Upcoming Medical Conferences in Seattle

Digital Smile Design (DSD) Concept is organized by Kois Center, LLC and will be held from Feb 27 - Mar 02, 2019 at Kois Center LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32 CE Credits. Overview: We have designed a whole new concept of courses, the DSD Residency. The best way to help you implement the DSD Concept in your Clinic. Join us for our brand new program of courses! In this course Christian Coachman and team will introduce you to the DSD (Digital Smile Design) concept through lectures and a live patient demonstration of the Smile Design process, team communication protocol and Emotional Dentistry approach by utilizing an unique digital workflow. A detailed protocol of facial dynamic analysis and esthetic parameters will be presented through Smile Design exercises that will help integrate beauty into OroFacial Therapy. Become a Holistic Dentist! You will learn in this course: Digital Smile Design Principles , Digital Dentistry and Smart Phone Video/Photo Protocol, Intra-Oral Scanning and Printed Mock ups, Emotional Dentistry, Dynamic Facial Analysis and 3D Smile Design, Morpho-Psychology, Artistic Vision, Global Diagnoses and Facially Driven Dentistry, Treatment Planning Session, Facial Analyses and Orthognathic Surgery, Morphological Research for Smile Reconstruction, Dento-Gingival Prosthesis, Lip Lift, Botox, Fillers, Bichectomy and Facial Plastic Procedures, OroFacial Research and Literature Review, Inbound Digital Marketing, 21st Century Management strategies, DSD Planning Center Concept, The New DSD App for Smile Design & OroFacial Analysis/Simulation, 2D and 3D design. The course will present a full demonstration of the DSD protocol on a live patient and the complete digital workflow. Once the final smile design and treatment plan are developed, this project with be connected to different platforms as CAD/ CAM, 3D orthodontics, and 3D surgical planning systems. Course Objectives: • How to become a better smile designer, because smile design is the primary principle of any a treatment plan (Facially generated Tx Plan). • How to implement a realistic team communication protocol, because communication is the key to genuine functional interdisciplinary dentistry. • How to interact with your patients to enhance the value of their treatment and increase case acceptance through the new concept of emotional dentistry. • How to link the beautiful smile design process to the actual treatment using a simple and effective digital workflow that will connect the 2D drawings of DSD to 3D software systems (ie, CAD/CAM, 3D orthodontics, and guided surgery). • All of these concepts will be demonstrated on actual patients, live on stage, showing all the steps that can transform a normal dental office into a modern, genuinely interdisciplinary esthetic dental clinic.

Diabetes Update Conference 2019 is organized by University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education (UWCNE) and will be held on Feb 28, 2019 at Center For Urban Horticulture, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.30 Contact hours. Target Audience: For nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals across all settings. Description: In all practice settings, clinicians are involved in managing care for patients living with diabetes. Staying informed about the latest research and treatment strategies for glycemic control is essential to help patients achieve maximum health and manage complications. Learning methods include lecture, discussion and case study analysis. Objectives for Learning Outcomes: • Discuss strategies for managing hyperglycemia during glucocorticoid therapy. • Facilitation strategies out of pre-contemplation & contemplation when it comes to movement and exercise. • Empathize with the demands and barriers of living with Type 1 diabetes. • Discuss updated diabetes management guidelines for 2019 • Discuss diabetes resources for patient and staff education. • Update participants in diabetes devices. • See, touch and interact with some examples of the newest technology available today. • Identify 3 ways which mindful eating can lead to improved glycemic control. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Day 1 Initial Course is organized by Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (WSAPD) and will be held on Mar 01, 2019 at The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 4.0 Continuing Education Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Day 2 Renewal Course by Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (WSAPD) is organized by Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (WSAPD) and will be held on Mar 02, 2019 at Talaris Conference Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.0 Continuing Education Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th Inflammatory Bowel Disease Horizons (IBDH) Annual Seattle Conference is organized by Inflammatory Bowel Disease Horizons (IBDH) and will be held on Mar 02, 2019 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience : The target audience are healthcare providers caring for IBD patients: adult and pediatric gastroenterologists, advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants, medical staff, dietician, surgeons, and pharmacists. Course Description : The management of IBD is highly dynamic with extensive, cutting-edge information deriving from a wealth of ongoing scientific, clinical, and therapeutic research programs. The mission of IBD Horizons is to provide healthcare providers the opportunity to enhance their clinical knowledge by providing the most up-to-date information regarding the management of IBD. Cutting edge topics delivered by respected educators/leaders in the IBD field, as well as opportunities for interaction between the presenters and participants have been designed into the educational program. Course Topics : • Personalized Treatment of IBD • Management of Proctosigmoiditis Beyond Mesalamine • Management of Preclinical & Mild Crohn’s Ileitis • Choosing an IBD Therapy from the Expanding Options • Management of Severe Refractory Ulcerative Colitis • Medical and Surgical Management of Perianal Crohn’s Disease • Surgical and Medical Management of the Failing Pouch • Treatment of the Pregnant IBD Patient with Active Disease   Course Objectives : After completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Assess the benefits and limitations of personalized medicine in the context of managing patients with IBD. • List factors that should be evaluated in the selection of therapy for patients with Crohn’s disease and how to align these with the patients’ treatment goals. • List predictors of suboptimal response to medical therapies and describe approaches for monitoring and predicting treatment response in patients with CD. • Identify the most promising molecules in late-stage clinical development, with an emphasis on immunological targets and pharmacological properties. • Identify clinical gaps/controversies and apply evidence-based medical management of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis to individualize patient care. • Incorporate evidence-based treatment strategies to optimize outcomes in patients with moderate-to-severe UC who are sub-optimally controlled and/or considered to be treatment failures. • Examine the current clinical practice of post-operative management of Crohn’s disease and apply best practice medical management treatment strategies. • Apply the most recent evidence regarding family planning and the reproductive safety of IBD medications when counseling patients with IBD who are considering conception or who are pregnant.

Managing the Restorative/Periodontal Interface is organized by Kois Center, LLC and will be held from Mar 07 - 09, 2019 at Kois Center, LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27.50 CE Credits. Course Description : The Predictable management of soft and hard tissues is a critical component of successful restorative dentistry. Many times we are faced with unanticipated clinical challenges: black triangles between restored teeth, chronically inflamed tissues over a crown or sudden gingival recession after a crown preparation. In Restorative/Periodontal Interface, Dr. Kois presents the biology, behavior and interaction of bone, ligament, tooth structure and gingiva. He provides scientifically based clinical guidelines which allow you to readily predict and manipulate the gingival margin position. Implementing the principles in this course will greatly enhance your efficiency and accuracy when faced with important tissue management challenges. You will gain confidence in both cosmetic and restorative outcomes. Acclaimed Clinical Instructor, Dr. Betsy Bakeman, will present a hands-on surgical instrumentation segment during this course. Conference Objectives are : • Understand surgical and orthodontic concerns. • Learn to coordinate therapy as it relates to the restorative/periodontal interface. • Understand the metrics and anatomy of the dentogingival complex. • Learn cervical limitations or enhancements to consider during tooth preparation. • Learn pontic site and ridge management for prosthetics. • Minimize and predict surgical defects when extracting teeth. • Learn how bone and tooth structure can be favorably altered for restorative dentistry. • Learn to manage biologic width, gingival margins, and contours. • Learn how to perform esthetic crown lengthening. • Determine acceptable compromises. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Forum for Integrative Medicine: Exploring Practical Solutions for Complex Conditions is organized by The Forum for Integrative Medicine (TFIM) and will be held from Mar 07 - 09, 2019 at The Westin Bellevue, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Course Description: The Forum for Integrative Medicine was started by several practitioners with the goal of sharing information to better facilitate the treatment of complex chronic illnesses. The forum was born by practitioners for practitioners to identify the best integrative tools available in support of detoxification, the treatment of stubborn infections, and overall balance and well-being. The primary focus of the forum is to share practical solutions to enhance the treatment options available to our patients. Course Topic: • Chronic Infections • Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome • Detoxification • Energy Medicine • Environmental Toxicity • Frequency Specific Microcurrent • Hypermobility • Iron Metabolism • Low Dose Immunotherapy • Limbic System Rehabilitation • Mast Cell Activation Disorder • PANS/PANDAS • Polyvagal Theory • Retroviruses • SIBO Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Core - Stability, Breathing, and Training is organized by HealthClick and will be held on Mar 08, 2019 at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 Contact Hours. Course Description: Clinicians will be presented with the information to assess and correct a variety of breathing patterns and core stabilization strategies to optimize the most efficient pattern for all patients and conditions. A few of concepts that will be taught and practiced during this lab based course include appropriate postural positioning, reflexive stabilization, isometric rotational stability, proprioceptive facilitation, irradiation, approximation, and core integration with prime movers. Applications of techniques will cover beginning core activation for the post-op or ICU patient in supine position all the way to the high level performance client utilizing asymmetric positions. Course Objectives: • Discuss the concepts of the working model of the core. • Identify how to reflexively activate the core using facilitation and approximation. • Assess respiraton and stabilization patterns and develop corrections to optimize performance. • Develop rehab programs that train and progress core stability with functional movements. • Identify the most appropriate low level core activation activities that can be utilized to improve the functional movement for patients in ICU, acute and SNF settings. • Demonstrate low and mid level core activation activities for home health and outpatient clients. • Demonstrate high level therapeutic activities for outpatient, wellness and sports performance patients/clients. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma - Hand and Wrist Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held on Mar 09, 2019 at Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Geriatric Fractures and Joint Replacements is organized by Healthclick and will be held from Mar 09 - 10, 2019 at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is PT, PTA, OT, OTA, AT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 hours of CME credit. CME : This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 contact hours/1.8 ceu’s for therapists licensed in Illinois, New York, or the District of Columbia. Conference Description : The purpose of this two day intermediate level course is to develop efficient and effective rehabilitation programs for common lower extremity geriatric dysfunction utilizing the best available evidence in conjunction with sound application of kinetic chain movement analysis. This will allow the participant to problem solve both simple and complex movement dysfunction and design and progress conservative and post-operative rehabilitation programs. A hands-on manual therapy approach utilizing joint mobilization, neuro-muscular facilitation and movement re-education will be covered and practiced in labs. Specific focus will be on how to integrate the core when facilitating lower extremity function. Motor control, specific movement analysis of gait mechanics, bridge mechanics, and squatting will also be thoroughly covered and corrected. This intermediate level course combines lecture and extensive lab time designed for participants to practice motor skills covered in lecture that will immediately enhance a clinician’s ability to treat this population. Therapists and trainers working in acute care, in patient and outpatient settings, rehab facilities in addition to sport medicine centers will benefit form the material presented. Conference Objectives are : • Recognize the latest surgical advances in joint replacement surgery, total versus partial or hemi- replacement, joint resurfacing, tissue sparring, minimally invasive technique. • Describe the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the kinetic chain for the pelvis, hip and knee. • Identify how the underlying pathology dictates choice of orthopedic procedure, joint replacement prosthetic design and fixation choices, rehabilitation program design, and typical functional outcomes achieved. • Identify and utilize orthopedic healing principles and radiographic evidence as it relates to post-operative rehabilitation. • Describe common orthopedic hardware used in open reduction internal fixation surgery and weight bearing implications. • Discuss the latest evidence on the use of CPM and NMES. • Develop and prescribe effective rehabilitation programs utilizing functional exercises that consider proprioceptive input, reflexive stabilization, and tendon healing timelines the latest orthopedic surgeries. • Perform basic joint mobilization of the hip and knee following standard principles. • Perform a kinetic chain assessment and incorporate findings into therapy prescriptions including corrective exercises and manual activities.