Oral Health Conference

 

The 9th Annual

Trends in Management of  Dental Disease

“Updates in Pediatric Dentistry: Treating Tiny Tots to Teens” 

Speaker: Lance Kisby DMD, FASDC, FAGD, FAAPD

 

 

Friday, September 17, 2010

8:00 AM - 1:15 PM

Holiday Inn, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

 

• Conference Registration Form

• “Outstanding Oral Health Initiative of the Year” Award Nomination Form

• Conference Agenda

• Course Description

• Speaker Bio

• Dental Education Learning Objectives

• Conference Goals

• Continuing Education Credits

• Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors

• Planning Committee

• Directions to Holiday Inn

 

 

Conference Agenda

 

8:00 AM — 8:30 AM	Registration, Refreshments, & Exhibits
8:30 AM— 10:45 AM	Welcome
	Award Winner Announcement
	Keynote Speaker
10:45 AM — 11:15 AM	Break in Exhibit Area
11:15 AM — 1:10 PM	Keynote Continued
1:10 PM — 1:15 PM	Closing
2:30 PM— 3:30 PM	Tour of Susquehanna Community  Dental Center (optional)

 

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"Updates in Pediatric Dentistry: Treating Tiny Tots to Teens"

 

This course features a comprehensive update in Pediatric Dentistry. Participants will learn the latest concepts in caries formation and prevention.  Non -formocresol pulpotomies as well as the most recent pulpal treatments using MTA will be discussed. The topics of Esthetic and Restorative dentistry will include new designs in tooth preparation as well as when to use GIC and RMGI’s as restorative materials.  The final topic of this course will include a discussion of contemporary concepts in the management and treatment of traumatic injuries including an improved and simple technique for splinting.  Participating clinicians will be able to use these treatment modalities in everyday clinical practice.

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Lance Kisby, DMD, FASDC, FAGD, FAAPD

 

 Dr. Lance Kisby is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and did his Pediatric Dental training at Floating Hospital in Boston.  He was in private practice for 17 years in Massachusetts before taking a position as Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.  He is now Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania as well as the Program Director of the Pediatric Dental Residency. He also holds a Staff appointment in the Department of Pediatrics.  Dr. Kisby is a Clinical Instructor in Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts and is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry. The author of numerous articles,  contributing author of a Pediatric Dental textbook, and Contributing Editor of the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry,  Dr. Kisby brings over 30 years of clinical, practical, and teaching experience on many topics and issues in Pediatric Dentistry.

 

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Dental Education Learning Objectives

1. The latest in Caries and Prevention using Xylitol, Fluoride Varnish, MI Paste, Chlorhexadine, and sealants.

2. How to use MTA for pulpotomies and direct and indirect pulp capping in primary and permanent teeth.

3. Indications for the use of  Glass Ionomer Cements, Nanofilled composites, composite placement and light curing techniques  in restorative dentistry as well as flowable composites for PRR restorations.

4. Diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex traumatic injuries as well as the most recent and simplest method for splinting.

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Overall Conference Goals

1. Foster and promote community initiatives to address dental access;
2. Bridge the gap between private practice and underserved populations; and
3. Bring safety-net clinics together with private practice for a joint learning experience.

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Continuing Education Credits

 

4 Continuing Education Credits will be awarded from the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies, pending approval. Dentists and Dental Hygienists will be required to provide their license numbers during the onsite registration to receive credit. Your proof of attendance at the conference is your Continuing Education Certificate. Each participant is responsible for keeping their own certificates. 

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This conference is made possible by the

sponsorship of the following organizations:

 

Gold Level

• Central Susquehanna Community Foundation

• Northcentral PA AHEC

• Northeast PA AHEC

Bronze Level

• Mark Oberheim, DMD

• Pennsylvania College of Technology

Exhibitors

• Benco Dental

• North Central PA Department of Health

For exhibit and sponsor opportunities please contact Peggy Heichel

at the Northcentral PA AHEC (570) 724-9145 or peggyh@ncpaahec.org

 

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2010 Conference Planning Committee

   

Myreta Churba, RDH, MS

Dental Educator; Susquehanna Health Community Dental Clinic

Tana DeWire, MBA

Executive Director; Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition

Shawn Kiser, RDH, MEd

Director of Dental Hygiene; Pennsylvania College of Technology

Karl Meyer, DDS

Chief Dental Officer; Federal Correctional Institution Allenwood

Dorothy Randler, RDH, EFDA

Dental Health & Technology Instructor; SUN Area Career & Technology Center

 Deb Sawyer, MsEd

Executive Director; Northcentral PA Area Health Education Center

 Vera Walline, MPH, CHES

Executive Director; Northeast PA Area Health Education Center

 Nancy Watts

Dental Coordinator; Susquehanna Health System Dental Clinic

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Directions to Holiday Inn

 

Traveling West: Exit 27A - Market Street - Move into the left hand lane. Turn left at light onto Bridge. Continue straight into downtown Williamsport . Turn left at the traffic light onto Fourth Street. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Pine Street. The Holiday Inn is straight ahead.

 

Traveling East: to Williamsport. Take exit 27A -     Market Street - Move into the left hand lane. Turn left  at light onto Bridge. Continue straight into downtown Williamsport. Turn left at the traffic light onto Fourth Street. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Pine Street. The Holiday Inn is straight ahead.

 

Traveling North: to Williamsport cross the Market Street Bridge in the left lane-Business District-turn left before the traffic light turning onto Church Street. Continue straight to the stop sign and turn left. The Holiday Inn is straight ahead. Please watch for possible detours.

 

Traveling South: to Williamsport. Take exit 27A -  Market Street - Move into the left hand lane. Turn left  at light onto Bridge. Continue straight into downtown Williamsport. Turn left at the traffic light onto Fourth Street. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Pine Street. The Holiday Inn is straight ahead.

 

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