CE COURSES
FRIDAY, MAY 20
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists,
hygienists, EFDAs & assistants
OSHA Requirements for Health Care Practices
Presented by Charles Watts
Objectives:
• Recognize the OSHA standards, by topic, applicable to
health care practices.
• Review options for comprehensive OSHA compliance.
• Understand employer’s responsibilities under the
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
• Apply the requirements of the Needlestick Safety and
Prevention Act to health care practices.
• Recognize key concepts in infection prevention
and control.
• Review radiation safety requirements for health
care practices.
• Understand the biological effects of ionizing
radiation exposure.
• Define ALARA and identify opportunities to practice this
requirement in health care settings.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5 CE credits recommended for dentists & specialists
ENDODONTIC TREATMENT
SYMPOSIUM
As the world-class speakers assembled sequentially take
the podium, you’ll experience the following engaging
presentations:
A Futuristic Look at Dental Trauma
Presented by Martin Trope, DMD
Objectives:
• Review the biologic sequelae of dental traumatic injuries.
• Evaluate basic treatment aims to minimize or prevent the
sequelae of these injuries.
• Understand “state of the art” treatment protocols for
traumatic injuries.
• Recognize possible future treatment trends in dental trauma.
20 Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting | Annual Report 2016
SATURDAY, MAY 21
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5 CE credits recommended for dentists & specialists
ENDODONTIC TREATMENT
SYMPOSIUM CONTINUED
Endodontic Microsurgery
Samuel I. Kratchman, DMD
Objectives:
• Diagnose and treatment plan when endodontic
microsurgery is indicated.
• Gain an understanding of the latest instruments and
techniques in performing endodontic microsurgery.
• Tackle the endo/perio lesions surgically and know the
latest bone grafting/tissue regeneration materials.
Instrumentation & Obturation for Optimal Success
Presented by Meetu Ralli Kohli, DMD
Objectives:
• Understand the biological principles of
endodontic treatment.
• Evaluate the new technical advances and their application
in order to achieve the above principles.
• Streamline their clinical work to ensure long term success.
• Self assess and evaluate future products and their
application in their clinical practice.
Surgical and Non-surgical Retreatment—Clinical and
Evidence Based Approach
Presented by Bekir Karabucak, DMD, MS
Objectives:
• Understand the biological and technical reasons for failure
of initial root canal therapy.
• Interpret clinical signs, radiographic images and conebeam CT.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of non-surgical
and surgical retreatment.
Endo-Implant Prognosis
Presented by Frank Setzer, DMD, PhD, MS
Objectives:
• Compare endodontic and implant studies according to
success and survival rates.
• Discuss the long-term prognosis of endodontic and
implant therapy.
• Make an educated decision whether to endodontically
treat a tooth or extract and replace it with an implant.