Pedo at the Beach
September 30 - October 2, 2011

Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC

 

Weekend at a Glance
Friday	7:45 a.m. - Noon 10:00 a.m. break	Going Beyond the Caries Risk Assessment Tool Fluoride Update -Changes Over the Past Decade
Saturday	7:45 a.m. - Noon 9:45 a.m. break	Managing the Exfoliate and Eruption Phase Periodontal Pedo Pearls
Sunday	7:45 a.m. - Noon 9:45 break (please check out of resort at this time)	Dental Erosion and The Role of GERD Dental Trauma Pearls (Avulsions, MTA)

 

PURPOSE  This continuing education presentation is designed to update dentists and auxiliaries on the management and treatment of child dental patients, including those with special health care needs.

 

OBJECTIVES  This course will enable participants to:

• Recognize the dental and soft tissue features that put a child at greater risk for early childhood caries (ECC)
• Identify the changes in the use of fluoride over the past decade
• Identifying aberrant eruption problems.
• Determine how to work-up a child with periodontal disease
• Differentiate acid erosion due to acid foods versus gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Familiarize uses of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in dental trauma cases


TARGETED AUDIENCE   Pediatric dentists, general dentists, specialists, hygienists and dental assistants

CREDIT  The College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Health Sciences University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

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 course or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this activity for 12.0 continuing education credits. 01/01/10 – 12/31/13  

      

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Friday, September 30, 2011
7:30	Continental Breakfast
7:45	Welcome and Introduction to Course -Dr. Adair
8:00	Going Beyond the Caries Risk Assessment Tool - Dr. Keels
10:00	Break
10:15	Fluoride Update -Changes Over the Past Decade -Dr. Keels
Noon	Adjourn

 

Saturday, October 1, 2011
7:30	Continental Breakfast
7:45	Managing the Exfoliate and Eruption Phase -Dr. Keels
9:45	Break
10:00	Periodontal Pedo Pearls -Dr. Keels
Noon	Adjourn

 

Sunday, October 2, 2011
7:30	Continental Breakfast
7:45	Dental Erosion and the Role of GERD -Dr. Keels
9:45	Break (please check-out of the resort at this time)
10:00	Dental Trauma Pearls (Avulsions, MTA use) -Dr. Keels
12:00	Adjourn

 

GUEST FACULTY

Dr. Martha Ann Keels, received her dental degree, certificate in pediatric dentistry and PhD in epidemiology from the University of North Carolina and appointed as a clinical associate in 1986 at Duke Children’s Hospital. In 1990, she established the Pediatric Dental program and is currently Chief of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Keels is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Keels holds Fellowships in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and is a member of several national and international associations and societies. She is a member of OKU, the dental honor society and has served in many organizations at the regional and national level.

Dr. Keels was a recipient of the NIH Dentist-Scientist Award, and has been recognized for her research efforts as a Pfeiffer Foundation Research Fellow, and being named the recipient of the Quintessence Award for Research Achievement and the Dr. Derek Turner Postdoctoral Research Award in Clinical Sciences.

 

MCG FACULTY

Dr. Steven M. Adair, Course Director, received his dental degree from the University of North Carolina, and his Master’s degree and certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Iowa. He is Professor and former chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Adair is editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, editor of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He has served on the Commission for Dental Accreditation and the National Board Test Construction Committee.  He also has served as a consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Air Force.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees	Before September 1	After September 1
Dentist	$495	$565
Dentist with auxiliary	$610	$680
Additional auxiliary	$125	$150

 

 

 

 

 

The registration fee, less a $50 administrative charge, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by September 16, 2011.

PHONE: 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967

FAX: 706-721-4642
MAIL: Division of Continuing Education, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, Georgia 30912

 

LOCATION AND LODGING

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in a lush, subtropical setting. Hilton Head offers a unique blend of unspoiled natural beauty complemented by first-class amenities and activities. Visitors can enjoy miles of wide, sandy beach ideal for sailing, cycling and strolling. Sports enthusiasts will find the perfect setting for outdoor activities including golf and tennis. The island has 21 championship golf courses and 200 tennis courts. Shopping also abounds with more than 100 outlet stores. Equally enticing, the historic cities of Beaufort, S.C. and Savannah, Ga., are both just 45 minutes away.

 

 Hilton Oceanfront Resort : This oceanfront paradise is a perfect getaway. Lush meandering gardens surrounded by peaceful lagoons are the ideal setting to relax and unwind. Three miles of white sandy beaches are at your doorstep. Rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort for course registrants at a special rate of $169.50 plus $8 parking per night, single or double occupancy, plus 11% tax. The block of rooms will be released September 2, 2011. After this date, rooms are available on a space-and-rate availability basis only. Reservations must be canceled 8 days prior to arrival.

 

To make a lodging reservation, contact the resort:

Hilton Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Lane
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928
Phone: 800-Hiltons
You may fax reservations with payment of deposit by credit card to 843-341-8036.

SPECIAL NEEDS  The Georgia Health Sciences University Division of Continuing Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

COMFORT ZONE  Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.