Weekend at a Glance
July 19	Early Registration from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
July 20 Friday A.M.	8 – 10 Risky Business: Dental X-Rays – Dale A. Miles, DDS 10:30 – 12:30 Diabetes for Dental Professional – Judy O’Brien,, RDH, BS
July 20 Friday P.M.	Reception and Exhibits (12:30 – 2 pm)  Workshops (2:30 – 4:30 p.m.) maximum 50 ppl per workshop for Friday afternoon Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics OR Periodontal Debridement Update: Hand Instruments
July 21 Saturday A.M.	8 – 10 Fast Foods Can Be Healthy Foods – Warren B. Karp, PhD, DMD 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. 4C’s of Caries Control – Rebecca Monroe, DDS
July 21 Saturday P.M.	Workshops (2:30 – 4:30 p.m.) maximum 50 ppl per workshop for Saturday afternoon Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics OR Periodontal Debridement Update: Hand Instruments
July 22 Sunday A.M.	8-10 Cone Beam Computed Tomography – Dale A. Miles, DDS  10:30 – 12 noon New Concepts in Dental Whitening – Rebecca Monroe, DDS

 

Purpose
The symposium will provide evidence-based, innovative and practical presentations and interactive workshops. The information will help dental professionals manage patient populations with diverse health needs. Each participant will receive a comprehensive seminar manual for future reference.

Credit
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this activity for a maximum of 15.50 continuing education credits.

 The optional additional hands-on workshop credits are below. 

11.50 hours	Total hours for general session
2.0 hours	Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics
2.0 hours	Periodontal Debridement Update: Power Instrument

Provider Number assigned to the Georgia Health Sciences University by the State of Florida is P00018.

---

COURSE DIRECTORS          
Marie A. Collins, R.D.H., M.S., Ed.D., Acting Associate Dean and Department Chair of Dental Hygiene in the GHSU College of Allied Health Sciences and Professor in the Colleges of Dental Medicine and Graduate Studies, teaches research methods and basic life support. Dr. Collins earned her BS and MS degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her doctorate degree from Georgia Southern University.

Keith R. Volkmann, D.M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Oral Biology, has expertise in infectious diseases and the immune response in health and disease. He is a Distance Learning Coordinator for the U.S. Army dental residency programs and an annual speaker at the GHSU/AAID Comprehensive Training Program in Implant Dentistry continuing education course.

GEORGIA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY FACULTY

Kathryn Miller Bennett, R.D.H., B.S., Instructor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene. She teaches clinical dental hygiene and dental materials laboratory.

Erin S. Boyleston, R.D.H., M.S., Instructor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Dental Hygiene Department. She teaches preclinical dental hygiene, clinical dental hygiene, and dental materials laboratory.

Ashley K. Christman, R.D.H., B.S., Instructor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene. She teaches community dental health and clinical dental hygiene.

Charlene A. Czuszak, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor in the College of Allied Health Sciences and in the College of Dental Medicine (Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences). She is the supervising dentist for dental hygiene clinics and teaches clinical dental hygiene.

Shawn Hensley, R.D.H., B.S., Instructor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene. She teaches clinical dentalhygiene and Basic Life Support.

Kandyce J. Mack, R.D.H., M.S., Instructor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene. She teaches theory and practice courses, practice management and ethics, clinical dental hygiene, and Basic Life Support.

Veerinder Pannu, R.D.H., B.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor in the College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene. She teaches periodontics, clinical dental hygiene, and Basic Life Support.

 

---

GUEST FACULTY

	Reneé Graham, RDH, MEd, Reneé is the Southeast Clinical Educator for DENTSPLY Professional. Reneé received a dental hygiene degree from Darton College and both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from Valdosta State University. Reneé brings 19 years of clinical experience in general and periodontal practices and 11 years of academic experience to the division. For the past 10 years, she has held the position of Director of Dental Programs at Valdosta Technical College in Valdosta, Georgia. Reneé has served as a Site Visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2003 and has been very active with regional testing agencies, the Georgia Dental Hygiene Educators Association, and dental hygiene/dental assisting curriculum development for the state of Georgia.
	Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D., Professor Emeritus, earned a Ph.D. in biochemical nutrition from The Ohio State University and his D.M.D. from Georgia Health Sciences University. He is an elected member of the American Institute of Nutrition and is past president of the Georgia Nutrition Council. He has directed the Nutrition Consult Service at the College of Dental Medicine for over 20 years and has served on the Governor's Obesity Taskforce and as Vice-Chairman of the Augusta (Columbia County) Board of Health.
	Dale A. Miles, B.A., D.D.S., M.S., FRCD(C), Dip. ABOM, Dip, ABOMR, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Board of Oral Medicine. He has authored over 130 scientific articles and 5 textbooks, including the bestselling textbook on Cone Beam CT. Dr. Miles has been a Consultant to the US Navy Postgraduate Dental School in Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology for over 15 years.
	Rebecca Monroe, B.S., D.D.S., received her degree from West Texas State A&M and completed her Doctorate of Dental Science at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Monroe provides training and educational materials for dental universities, dental dealers and representatives, and the dental community. She has published articles in dental journals and presented symposiums and scientific papers domestically and internationally.
	Judy O’Brien, R.D.H., B.A., completed her Dental Hygiene education at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, Waterloo, Iowa and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She has practiced in a variety of settings including clinical practice, educational settings, and numerous positions in dental industry. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and a member of the American Dental Educators Association. In her position as Colgate Academic Manager in the Southeast, she interacts with dental schools and dental hygiene schools in ten states, providing educational programs and product information to students and faculty members.

 

---

SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 19, 2012
4:30-5:30 p.m.	EARLY REGISTRATION
Friday, July 20, 2012
7:15 a.m.	Registration
7:45	Welcome, Announcements and Introduction to Course – Marie Collins, RDH, MS, EdD and Keith Volkmann, DMD, PhD
8:00	Risky Business: Dental X-Rays – Dale A. Miles, DDS (sponsored by IDI X-Ray)
10:00	Break
10:30	Diabetes for the Dental Professional – Judy O’Brien, RDH, BS (sponsored by Colgate)
12:15	Reception (Visit with Exhibitors)
2:30 - 4:30	Optional Session (maximum 50) Periodontal Debridement Update: Hand Instruments
2:30 - 4:30	Optional Session (maximum 50) Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics
Saturday, July 21, 2012
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Fast Foods Can Be Healthy Foods – Warren B. Karp, PhD, DMD
10:00	Break
10:30	4C’s of Caries Control – Rebecca Monroe, DDS (sponsored by Premier Dental)
12:30	Lunch - on your own
2:30 - 4:30	Optional Session (maximum 50) Periodontal Debridement Update: Hand Instruments
2:30 - 4:30	Optional Session (maximum 50) Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics
Sunday, July 22, 2012
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Cone Beam Computed Tomography – Dale A. Miles, DDS (sponsored by IDI X-Ray)
10:00	Break (please check out of the hotel at this time)
10:30	New Concepts in Dental Whitening – Rebecca Monroe, DDS  (sponsored by Premier Dental)
Noon	Exhibitor Door Prizes (must be present) and ADJOURN

 

If you are registering after May 15 and want to attend a symposium workshop, call Continuing Education to check availability.

NOTE: Registration for General Session(s) must be paid to attend any (same day) optional session(s).

Registration Fees
$249	General Session
$95	Daily rate
$40	Periodontal Debridement Update: Hand Instrumentation (Friday and Saturday Optional Session)
$40	Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics (Friday Optional Session)

 

 

FOUR CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER

Print the REGISTRATION FORM and mail it with payment to: Division of Continuing Education Georgia Health Sciences University 919 15th Street Augusta, Georgia 30912

Fax the REGISTRATION FORM  with credit card payment to 706-721-4642.

Call the Division of Continuing Education at 706-721-3967 or 1- 800-221-6437

 

LOCATION AND LODGING
The Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel , Savannah, Georgia, the symposium host hotel, is located on historic River Street where warehouses have been converted to specialty shops and restaurants.Savannah offers abundant opportunities for sightseeing via horse-drawn carriage rides, riverboat cruises and historical tours. Savannah’s Tybee Beach is only 30 minutes away.

Rooms have been reserved at the Marriott at the special rate of $184.06 per night, single or double occupancy.

Please make your reservations early–the block of rooms will be released on June 18, 2012. The parking fee at the Savannah Marriott is $12 per vehicle per day. Parking passes can be purchased at the hotel front desk.

To reserve your lodging accommodations, contact the Savannah Marriott Riverfront , 100 General McIntosh Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401. Phone: 912-233-7722 or 800-285-0398; fax: 912-233-4885, or mail the LODGING FORM with payment directly to the hotel.

 

Room Rates
$184.06 per night Tax included	Single: One (1) person
184.06 per night Tax included	Double: Two (2) persons, 1 bed
184.06 per night Tax included	Double: Two (2) persons, 2 beds
Each additional person is $20– maximum of four per room. Suite rates are available upon request.

 

Reservations must be accompanied by a guarantee for first night’s lodging via check or credit card. All accommodations are subject to availability at check-in. Rates are subject to occupancy fee and currently 13% per room night tax plus $1.00 per night occupancy fee. You will be charged for the first night’s lodging unless reservations are canceled 24 hours prior to arrival.

SAVANNAH
Laid out by General James Oglethorpe in 1733 as the first settlement in the colony of Georgia, the city of Savannah retains much of its original 18th century flavor. A series of 20 one-acre parks checkers the downtown area, creating the impression of one continuous park. Numerous colonial and antebellum mansions are nestled among the azaleas and the Spanish moss-draped oaks of the squares. Downtown Savannah comprises the largest Historic Landmark District in America.

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 individual comfort zones are different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.