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CE#4 April 4, 2012 (Wednesday)

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Topic:“Predictable Anterior Implant Esthetics: Success utilizing the latest research, techniques and technology“

This lecture is sponsored by NOBEL BIOCARE.

Speaker: Dr. Frederick Li

Synopsis:

Patient esthetic expectations have never been greater. Despite the high success rate of dental implant restorations it still remains a challenge to mimic the shape and appearance of natural teeth, particularly in the anterior zone. Implants are just not the same as teeth. Learn how the latest research, techniques and technology can help to achieve aesthetic anterior implant restorations.

The Clinician:

Dr. Frederick Ligraduated from the University Of Manitoba College Of Dentistry, and then completed two years of dental residency in hospital facilities associated with Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University in New York. He gained surgical implant experience from some of the top implant surgeons and prosthodontists in the Greater New York Region. Dr. Li is also a graduate of the Misch Implant Institute, a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and an associate fellow of the Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Li limits his practice to implant dentistry in Vancouver. He mentors a large surgical implant study club locally and also gives various other programs in British Columbia on implant dentistry.

CE#3 January 11, 2012 (Wednesday)

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Topic:“Clinical Applications of Cone-Beam CT”

This lecture is sponsored by Orbit Imaging

Speaker: Dr. David Gane, D.D.S., B.Sc. (Hons)

Synopsis:

The use of Cone-Beam CT to provide highly resolute, anatomically accurate images of our patients hard tissue anatomy is impacting the way we diagnose, plan and execute many patient treatments. This program will discuss the main applications of CBCT in dentistry with an emphasis on implantology, orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics. Case examples demonstrating how the appropriate use CBCT imaging can lead to enhanced treatment outcomes will also be presented.

Objectives:

  • Review the differences between 2D and 3D radiographic imaging
  • Teach CBCT visualization basics with review of 3D anatomy
  • Present the main clinical applications of CBCT
  • Discuss CBCT dosimetry and risk
  • Present a “best practices” approach to CBCT use

The Clinician:

Dr. Ganeis a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with an honors degree in physiology & pharmacology and a doctorate degree in dental surgery. Dr.Gane has authored peer reviewed publications and technique videos on dental imaging and has lectured nationally and internationally on digital imaging topics including programs at Tufts University, the Goldman Dental School at Boston University, Novembera South eastern University and the Medical College of Georgia. Dr.Gane currently serves as Vice President of Dental Imaging for Carestream Dental LLC., the exclusive maker of Kodak Dental Systems and is the founder of Orbit Imaging Inc. a company that owns and operates dental imaging centers.

CE#2 November 9, 2011 (Wednesday)

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Topic: “Dental Implant Therapy For The Esthetic Zone In The Maxilla”

This lecture is sponsored by Straumann Canada Ltd.

Speaker: Dr. Kenneth K.S. Lee

Synopsis:

Application of the interdisciplinary dental treatment concept to enhance dental implant therapeutic results for the pre-maxilla will be reviewed. Fully documented clinical cases utilizing the interdisciplinary dental treatment concept to enhance therapeutic outcome, and patient’s treatment acceptance for dental implant treatment in the maxilla will be presented. Single and multiple implant cases will be presented.

The Clinician:

Dr. Kenneth Lee, a private Periodontics and Prosthodontics dental practice in Vancouver, and share the practice with Dr. Michelle Lee, his daughter. He is a Fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada in both Periodontics and Prosthodontics, as well as a Fellow of The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia in both Periodontics and Prosthodontics. In addition, Dr. Lee is a Fellow of The American College of Dentists, and a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI ) organization of Switzerland. He holds an Adjunct Professor appointment at the Faculty of Dentistry of McGill University in Montreal, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the UBC, and formerly an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the Graduate Periodontics Program at The University of Washington in Seattle. He has lectured extensively in North Americaand overseas, and has been mentoring several dental study clubs in excess of 30 years.

CE#1 September 20, 2011 (Tuesday)

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Topic: “Enhancing the Predictability of Anterior Esthetics – Occlusal Keys to Success”

This lecture is sponsored by 3M ESPE.

Speaker: Dr. Matt Illes

Synopsis:

The presenter will outline a contemporary occlusal approach and its clinical application. The focus of the presentation will be to introduce an evidence based strategy to reduce the incidence of common restorative complications.

The Clinician:

Dr. Matt Illes is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He is a general dentist limited to prosthodontic practice in Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Illes is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He serves in the capacity of prosthodontic consultant at the University of British Columbia and has a particular interest in the treatment of occlusal disorders.