Institute for Continuing Dental Education - Queens County Dental SocietyQueens County Dental Society

Dr. Ronald Garrett	President
Dr. Robert Shpuntoff	Vice President
Dr. Adam Lighter	Secretary/Treasurer

ICDE Board of Trustees

Dr. Bijan Anvar Dr. James Kouzoukian
Dr. Charlene Berkman Dr. Jay Ledner
Dr. Deepak Bhagat Dr. Lawrence Lehman
Dr. Mitchell Greenberg Dr. Alan Queen
Dr. Eric Huang Oleg Rabinovich, Esq.
Dr. Doron Kalman Dr. John Schaf

october

27oct9:00 am- 1:00 pmRisk Management

Event Details

Course Title: Risk Management

Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Treitel

Date: October 27, 2017 (Friday)

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 4

Meals: Light Breakfast

Course Description:

Risk Management courses serves the purpose of reviewing the basic legal requirements for office activity, introducing changes as well as new aspects of the standard of care and discussing the ever-increasing restrictions and requirements placed on dental practice by governmental and regulatory agencies.

Risk Management is a dynamic concept and is always changing. This course, given by Dr. Treitel, whose vast experience in the world of malpractice litigation will provide the dentist with a recipe for office operation and patient treatment that will minimize the opportunity to find themselves the object of litigation.

The topics covered will include:

the current status of the malpractice insurance marketplace
a review of the basics (i.e. recordkeeping, medical histories, legal responsibilities of practice, prophylactic medications, etc.)
an analysis of the types of cases currently being brought against dentists.
a review of techniques that can be used to assure good relationships with patients and address problems that might arise.
a discussion of governmental and regulatory guidelines that have been placed on dental practices.
what is new or anticipated in new challenges facing the dental practitioner that will require changes in office procedures.

Course Objectives:

Objective is to provide licensee with knowledge of laws and regulations as well as methods to avoid or resolve patient conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this seminar will receive a certificate of completion and four (4) CE credits with the NYSDA Continuing Education Registry. If you have not completed an approved Risk Management Program within the past three years, it is necessary for you to take this course in order to continue to receive a discount from your insurance policy carrier.

Presenter Biography:

Dr. Kenneth H. Treitel: Private Practice: 1969 to present in The Bronx, NY; Academic Appointment: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, October 1974 to present, current position-Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry. Positions Held: District Claims Committee of the First District Dental Society-member, Chairman 1981-1988 & 1990-1994, Lecturer/Author on Risk Management; Co-Author-Risk Management courses for the Dental Society of the State of New York; Lecturer-American Dental Association Risk Management Program; Board of Directors of The Bronx House 1978-present, Currently Vice President of the Board.

Fees:

ADA Members & their staff: $135

Non-ADA Members: $260

Pre-registration is required. Call us at (718) 454-8344 to register or click one of the buttons above.

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all who pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. IMPORTANT CE REMINDER FOR DENTISTS TAKING MCE COURSES In order to receive credit for NYS mandatory continuing education purposes, you must make sure that the entity sponsoring a continuing education course is approved to provide MCE credit by NYSDA, NYSED, ADA CERP, or AGD PACE. NYSDA approves only its thirteen component dental societies and the New York State Dental Foundation. Information regarding sponsors approved by NYSED is available from the New York State Education Department, State Board for Dentistry, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000; phone 518-474-3817 ext. 550; fax 518-473-0567; or this site. A list of such sponsors approved by ADA CERP is available at www.ada.org/98.aspx. A list of such sponsors approved by AGD PACE is available at www.agd.org/education/pace/findaprovider/ If you are unsure whether a sponsor offering a continuing education program is approved, feel free to contact the Dental Board by phone at 518-474-3817, ext. 550 or by e-mail at dentbd@nysed.gov.

Time

(Friday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

28oct8:00 am- 5:30 pmImplant Therapy for the Contemporary Dentist

Event Details

Course Title: Implant Therapy for the Contemporary Dentist

Presenter: Drs. Uday Reebeye & Miguel Vidal

Date: October 28, 2017 (Saturday)

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 9

Meals: Light Breakfast & Lunch

Course Description:

The field of dentistry has mad leaps and bounds in the last quarter of a century. Dental implant therapy has been a life changing procedure for many millions of patients. Continual developments on material sciences, diagnostic imaging and computer sciences have led to vast improvements in treatment options and outcomes for patients receiving dental implants. This course is specifically structured for the contemporary dentist looking to implement or further implement implant dentistry into their practice or to become an integral part of the dental implant team starting from treatment planning to implant placement. Course attendees are encouraged to bring cases to review and discuss with the instructors.

Morning Session:

Bone biology
Treatment Planning
Surgical Intervention
Prosthetic Management of the patient

Afternoon Session:

Nuts and Bolts
Surgical Hands on
Prosthetic Hands on
Open Discussion

Presenter Biography:

Dr. Miguel D. Vidal completed his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He continued his specialty training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He was awarded a certificate in Prosthodontics and Implantology, a certification achieved by less than 1% of dentists. He also completed a Masters of Science degree focusing on the use of bone regeneration in implant treatment. Dr. Vidal has published articles in some of the leading peer-reviewed dental journals dealing with Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. He lectures nationally to other dentists and specialists on Dental Aesthetics, Implant Dentistry, and Trauma Reconstruction. Dr. Vidal oversees the Implant Task Force for the MGH/Harvard Wide General Practice Residency Program. During his tenure at Mass General he was awarded the Partners in Excellence Award for clinical leadership and innovation.

Dr. Reebye has a very extensive and comprehensive list of training and accomplishments. As a dual-degree Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Reebye has completed both medical and dental school, as well as an Oral Maxillofacial internship and surgical residency. He is an attending surgeon at Durham Regional Hospital, clinical adjunct faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Reebye attended Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His surgical training includes an Oral Maxillofacial internship at Boston Medical Center, General Surgery Training at UNC-Chapel Hill and an Oral Maxillofacial Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Whether he is working at his private office or is treating the underserved population at the Tri-County Community Health Center, Dr. Reebye’s main passion in life is helping people. He also enjoys education and teaching, which allows him to serve as an effective resource for many general dentists in the community. He often collaborates with other health professionals on clinical cases, sharing knowledge of his specialty of CT guided implant dentistry. In addition, Dr. Reebye has instituted an externship program within his private office, inviting several undergraduates to work with him, gaining valuable hands-on experience and a behind-the-scenes view of dentistry. Dr. Reebye understands and embraces the importance of Continuing Education courses in the dental profession. He has also authored numerous publications regarding his clinical interests, which include CT guided implant surgery and distraction osteogenesis.

Fees:

ADA Members & their staff: $95

Non-ADA Members: $195

Pre-registration is required. Register by clicking the “Buy Now” button or call us at (718) 454-8344.

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all those whose pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

29oct9:00 am- 1:00 pmCPR Basic Life Support Certification

Event Details

Course Title: CPR Basic Life Support Certification

Presenter: Have Dummy Will Travel BLS Instructor

Date: October 29, 2017 (Sunday)

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 4

Meals: Breakfast

Course Description:

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification will cover 1 & 2 rescuer CPR, Heimlich maneuver, child CPR and AED. The ability to recognize the signals of a heart attack and provide stabilization of the victim at the scene of a cardiac arrest is a priceless commodity. Life over death may someday become a reality to someone you know or care for. Be prepared to help save a life.

Fees:

ADA Members & their staff: $105

Non-ADA Members: $260

Pre-registration is required. Register by clicking the “Buy Now” button or call us at (718) 454-8344.

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all who pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Sunday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

november

3nov9:30 am- 11:30 amImplementing Cone Beam CT Imaging into Your Practice (Video Study Club)

Event Details

Course Title: Implementing Cone Beam CT Imaging into Your Practice (Video Study Club)

Moderator: Dr. Al Gulum

Date: November 3, 2017 (Friday)

Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 2

Meals: Light Breakfast

Course Description:

Is now the time to add cone beam to your practice? Every dental practitioner should be asking themselves this question! Cone beam (CBCT) is no longer coming. It is HERE! Now is the time for dentists to implement this amazing technology into practice. In this video, Dale, an international expert in cone beam radiology, and Gordon, a practicing prosthodontist, share their expertise and experience to answer many of the questions for both newcomers and experienced users of cone beam. The following information is included: anatomy pertinent to understanding and using cone beam; use of cone beam in implant placement, impactions and other surgery, endodontics and other areas; ways to use cone beam without buying a device; risks and legal implications; and a comparison of devices. Cone beam is rapidly becoming standard of care. This practical video will help dentists and their team understand how cone beam will affect their future practice.

Presenter Biography:

Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Director of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Senior Consultant for Clinicians Report (CR) in Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of dental products. Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books.

Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit Gordon J. Christensen CLINICIANS REPORT (previously CRA), which Rella directed for many years. Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known CRA Newsletter now called CLINICIANS REPORT. Gordon’s degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; an Honorary Doctor of Science from Utah State University, and an honorary Doctor of Dental Education and Research from Utah Valley University.

Early in his career, Gordon helped initiate the University of Kentucky and University of Colorado Dental Schools and taught at the University of Washington. Gordon is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow and Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow in the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of General Dentistry (Hon), Royal College of Surgeons of England, and an Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Some of his other memberships include: American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry; International Association of Dental Research; Academy of LDS Dentists; American Academy of Restorative Dentistry; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Academy of Operative Dentistry; and International College of Prosthodontists.

Pre-registration is required. Register below or call us at (718) 454-8344 .

Fees:

QCDS Members: $0

Non-QCDS Members (one time): $100

Non-QCDS Members (VSC annual pass): $350

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all those whose pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

7nov6:00 pm- 9:00 pmGENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Event Details

Program: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Date: November 7, 2017 (Tuesday)

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 2

Meals: Dinner (served at 6pm)

Course Title: Predictable and Cost-Effective Bone Graft Composites

Presenter: Maurice Valen

Course Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Course Description:

This course covers a spectrum of pliable preformed shapes used for bone grafting procedures with implant placement, from simple and cost effective socket grafting to more advanced clinical concepts in bone regeneration. Surgical techniques and novel biomaterials will be discussed using bone graft/collagen composite materials. The speaker will review state-of-the-art clinical guidelines, surgical techniques for alveolar ridge preservation as well as grafting around immediately placed implants in extensive clinical situations. The science and biological basis of growth factor utilization in bone and soft tissue applications will be reviewed using L-PRF technology. The integration of these principles to generate biologically modified, yet cost effective, biomaterials will be reviewed.

Course Objectives:

Demonstrate simple, predictable and cost effective socket grafting techniques without the use of a membrane.
Learn the crystal structure and use of cost effective bone graft/collagen composite materials that have physicochemical and crystallographic characteristics similar to human bone mineral derived from bioactive resorbable calcium apatite crystal clusters.
Review additional surgical applications covering post-extraction grafting around immediate implant placement including filling interproximal and facial gaps after extraction.
Discuss the scientific and biological basis of growth factor utilization in bone and soft tissue grafting applications.
Learn how to biologically modify cost effective biomaterials for enhanced bone regeneration.

Presenter Biography:

TBA

Fees:

QCDS Members: $0

Non-QCDS Members: By invitation only

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

14nov8:00 pm- 9:00 pmBOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

15nov6:00 pm- 9:00 pmImplants in the Esthetic Zone

Event Details

Course Title: Implants in the Esthetic Zone

Presenter: Dr. David E. Azar

Date: November 15, 2017 (Wednesday)

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 3

Meals: Dinner

Course Description:

The ability of titanium implants to integrate to bone is a fully accepted reality and implant supported replacements are now a standard part of modern dental practice. With their widespread use has come the need to develop protocols to achieve acceptable results in the esthetic zone. This lecture will discuss the evaluation, planning and execution of implant supported tooth replacement with an eye towards achieving undetectable tooth replacements in this highly demanding area.

Presenter Biography:

Dr. David E. Azar graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 1979 and completed a General Practice Residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in 1981. He has maintained a private practice in Lower Manhattan since 1984 where he practices all phases of dentistry. Dr. Azar has been involved in implant dentistry since 1999 and in 2009 he earned a Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry from the UCLA School of Dentistry and the Global Institute for Dental Education (UCLA/gIDE) under the tutelage of Dr. Sascha Jovanovic. Dr. Azar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI) as well as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is on the faculty of gIDE and is the Director of the gIDE NYC Implant Study Club. Dr. Azar has published several articles on implant dentistry in print and on-line and has lectured extensively on implant dentistry and instructed in live patient and Hands-On courses.

When Dr. Azar is not doing dentistry he is spending time with his 8 grandchildren or out on his boat saltwater fly fishing or slinging clay on the potter’s wheel. Dr. Azar is a Coast Guard certified charter boat captain and enjoys leading others to the catch of a lifetime as much as he enjoys catching them himself!

Fees:

ADA Members & their staff: $30

Non-ADA Members: $130

Pre-registration is required. Register by clicking the “Buy Now” button or call us at (718) 454-8344.

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all those whose pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

17nov9:00 am- 3:00 pmBringing Sexy Back to the Posterior Composite

Event Details

Course Title: Bringing Sexy Back to the Posterior Composite

Presenters: Dr. John Gammichia

Date: November 17, 2017 (Friday)

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Location: QCDS Headquarters, 86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

Credits: 6

Meals: Light Breakfast & Lunch

Course Description:

What ever happened to the filling? The plain ole posterior composite where did it go? For the last ten years or so it has been lapped by all the en vogue dentistry; for example…porcelain crowns, CAD-CAM, digital impressions, going chartless.

It seems no one is lecturing on posterior composites. It seems there aren’t any articles written about them, there are no study clubs about them, there aren’t even any blogs about them. So if no one is talking about them then it almost seems like they are fading away.

I just don’t think they are sexy enough. And if it isn’t sexy enough then it starts to get put further and further back on the shelf. Companies stop advertising to dentists about the filling and the last thing that happens is dentists start leaving them off the treatment plans and stop doing them altogether.

Well in this lecture I am bringing sexy back to the filling. Yeah, the same filling that was the first thing that you learned in dental school. Yeah, the filling that you use to do all the time but might have gone away from. The filling, that when you see it on the schedule you are very ho hum about.

But there will be nothing ho hum about fillings after this lecture. Dr. Gammichia is a dentist that loves to do fillings. Ever since he saw his first CE course by Ray Bertolotti in 1995 he has loved the posterior composite. Dr. Gammichia is passionate about posterior composites and can’t wait to teach the audience how to make a restored tooth look just like a natural tooth.

This lecture can possibly revolutionize some practices. Imagine “wowing” every one of your restorative patients. Imagine your patients thrilled when they leave your office. Their excitement starts to rub off on you and the next thing you know you are excited about doing fillings.

And you get even more excited because you realize you are making money doing something that is “wowing” your patients.

This is a lecture that will bring instant gratification. The audience will learn things that they can bring back to their office and implement immediately.

Dr. Gammichia has put together a lecture that is technologically advanced but is easy to understand. Through his lecture, Dr. Gammichia will try to convey passion and pride to all the members of the audience (which can only be a plus to all their patients).

The lecture will walk the audience through the steps to creating a posterior composite, from what burs to use to adhesives to the resin to the finishing.

Course Objectives:

Participants will be guided in the following:

Science behind the filling
Prep design
Adhesives
Resins
Finishing
How to make money doing fillings
Proof that it lasts
Have fun

Presenter Biography:

John Gammichia, DMD, FAGD is a 1995 graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Since graduation he has been in private practice, with his father in, Orlando, FL. During his career he has been to over 1500 CE hours but what shaped him into what his is today is the 5 continuums and a special studies course at the LD Pankey Institute. But at the five year mark of his career he was ready to quit. He was miserable doing something that he worked his whole life for. So after he pulled himself up by the bootstraps he decided he didn’t want this to happen to any other young dentist. From this his first lecture series was created, What You Need to Know About the First Five Years of Practice. He felt being a young dentist himself, it gave him credibility. He published articles in Dental Practice Reports, Dental Economics, Dental Money Digest, Mentor Magazine, Dental Entrepreneur, New Dentist Magazine, and the Pankeygram. He took the lecture on the speaking tour and spoke all over the country, the pinnacle being the Chicago Mid-Winter and the AGD annual meeting. Although a passion for Dr. Gammichia, speaking got to be too hard with a budding practice and a multiplying family. He begrudgingly put it on hold. He couldn’t stay away from talking to other dentists. From 2004 to 2008 he was on the Communication Council for the AGD. And one of the topics that kept coming up, as the next great thing, was social media. In 2008 he became the official blogger for the AGD. The Daily Grind gives him a chance to be in community with other dentists at least two times a week. The blog has been voted one of the top dental blogs with over a 1000 readers a week. Now, with things on cruise control at the office and at the house, he is back, and loving every minute of it.

Fees:

ADA Members: $60

Non-ADA Members: $160

Pre-registration is required. Register by clicking the “Buy Now” button or call us at (718) 454-8344.

A $15 late fee will be assigned to all those whose pay and/or register on the day of the event.

QCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the NYSDA.

Time

(Friday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY