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

Dr. Robert Shpuntoff	President
Dr. Adam Lighter	Vice President
Dr. James Kouzoukian	Secretary/Treasurer

ICDE Board of Trustees

Dr. Bijan Anvar Dr. Doron Kalman
Dr. Charlene Berkman Dr. Jay Ledner
Dr. Deepak Bhagat Dr. Lawrence Lehman
Dr. Mitchell Greenberg Dr. Alan Queen
Dr. Eric Huang Dr. John Schaf

november

2nov9:30 am- 11:30 amOcclusal Splints – Predictable, Frequent Use (Video Study Club)

Event Details

Course Title: Occlusal Splints – Predictable, Frequent Use (Video Study Club)

Moderator: Dr. Al Gulum

Date: November 2, 2018 (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:

Serve your patients better by preventing tooth wear and potential legal activity. Up to one-third of your patients should have an occlusal splint to treat bruxism/clenching, TMD, or other occlusal conditions. Occlusal splints are an excellent, staff-oriented, reversible way to augment occlusal therapy. Gordon discusses the key elements of occlusion related to splints, presents the advantages and disadvantages of various splints and the theories for each splint type. Also included is a step-by-step demonstration of a full-arch maxillary splint from working cast to the final seating. Gordon offers practice administration suggestions about occlusal therapy and recommendations to encourage staff involvement and third-party payment. See how you and your staff can easily make splints and incorporate splint therapy into your practice today!

Topics:

Preventive vs Therapeutic Uses
Other Treatments for Occlusal Conditions
When to Use Occlusal Splints
Wearing an Occlusal Splint
Bruxism & Clenching
TMD Therapy
Pre-Rehabilitation
Post-Rehabilitation
Orthodontic Reasons
Periodontal Reasons
Types of Occlusal Splints
Practice Administration & Insurance Coverage for Occlusal Splints
Construction of Splints – Laboratory or In Office?
Impressions & Working Casts
Seating Laboratory-Made Occlusal Splint
Completed Laboratory-Made Occlusal Splint
Occlusal Splints Made By Clinical Staff
Materials & Equipment Needed
Impressions & Working Casts
Separating Medium
Preparation of Resin
Making Splint on Cast
Initial Seating of Splint
Final Adjustment of Splint
Finished Splint
Suggestions

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.

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) 9:30 am - 11:30 am EST

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY

4nov9:00 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: November 4, 2018 (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

6nov6:00 pm- 9:00 pmGENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Event Details

Program: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Date: November 6, 2018 (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: My Face Hurts, Help! Treating The Orofacial Pain Patient

Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi

Course Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Course Description:

TMJ and orofacial pain may seem extremely difficult to treat, but it doesn’t have to be. This lecture will introduce clinicians to the world of orofacial pain and discuss conditions as well as review the anatomy of the TMJ and disc. The lecture will also discuss classification of the TMJ disorders and provide clinicians with methods to diagnose these conditions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lecture, the attendee will:

Become more familiar with diagnosing orofacial pain related conditions
Become familiar with performing an orofacial pain related examination

Presenter Biographies:

Trained in dental oncology, orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, Lauren Levi, D.M.D., is a leader in the field of treating a variety of oral medicine conditions including the oral and dental sequelae of cancer therapy, orofacial pain conditions and obstructive sleep apnea. She has extensive experience treating patients who are receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplants and who face individualized dental needs because of these treatment programs. Additionally, Dr. Levi is extremely knowledgeable in the treatment of TMD and orofacial pain conditions as well as dental sleep medicine.

Dr. Levi received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Barnard College of Columbia University. She obtained her doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from The University of Florida College of Dentistry, where she received an award for excellence in oral medicine. In dental school, Dr. Levi was actively involved in community outreach, delivering dental care to indigent populations in Florida and central Ecuador. After graduating, she completed a general practice residency program at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Due to her strong interest in oral medicine, Dr. Levi completed a dental oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) after her residency. While at MSKCC, she gained substantial training performing dental procedures on patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplants. She has expertise in assessing and managing the oral manifestations of head and/or neck surgery and osteonecrosis and osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. Her areas of focus also include caring for pediatric patients, managing patients with solid and liquid tumors, and treating other non-malignant oral pathological conditions. At MSKCC, she gained additional education in tobacco and alcohol cessation and completed rotations in radiation oncology and head and neck surgery.

In addition to her passion for dental oncology, Dr. Levi has a strong affinity for orofacial pain and oral medicine. She completed a mini-residency in orofacial pain through the University of Kentucky, and she is currently pursuing a masters in orofacial pain and oral medicine at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry while concurrently working in her private practice and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. She is also clinical instructor at the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Levi frequently lectures on dental oncology, orofacial pain and sleep medicine related topics to dentists, physicians, residents, caregivers and patients. She serves on the speaker’s bureau of Triage Cancer and the Oncology Advisory Council of MyLifeLine.org. Additionally, she is an active and contributing member to the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO) Osteonecrosis and Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw Systematic Review and Fungal Oral Care Systematic Review Study Groups. She also is a reviewer for the Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology (OOOO) Journal. She is an active member of the New York Head and Neck Society.

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

13nov8:00 pm- 9:00 pmBOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

30nov9:00 am- 1:00 pmRisk Management

Event Details

Course Title: Risk Management

Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Treitel

Date: November 30, 2018 (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.

Time

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

Location

QCDS Headquarters

86-90 188th Street, Jamaica NY