CE Caffe Details

Spring 2007 CE Caffé Evening Lecture Series

Presented by University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Faculty, Alumni and Guests

6 - 9:00 pm Wednesday Nights

May 9 • Dental Office Regulatory Management Issues: Dental Office Regulatory/Compliance Management Issues

Dr. Allfred Frost presents a detailed look at all of the current regulatory
and mandated compliance issues with regards to the physical practice of
dentistry. Topics include office hazardous waste management and the new laws regarding amalgam.

Gain practical knowledge to meet all regulatory guidelines and prevent
inspections and fines. Learn what areas of deficiency may exist in your
office and how to correct them.

May 16 • Removing the Fear Factor from Oral Cancer

May 18 • Endo Update

There haven’t really been any “killer applications” in Endodontics for
several years. Instead, we have seen a quite evolution of rotary
instruments, irrigating solutions, retreatement techniques, anesthesia,
repair materials, obturation materials, and so on, and so on, and so on. Dr. Eugene A. Pantera reviews current techniques, materials and
applications using available evidence for efficacy and outcomes assessments.

May 23 • Forensic Anthropology... Where the Tooth Meets the Bone Part II

This presentation reveals aspects of the study of the hard tissues of the body, bones and teeth, and describe how anthropologists and dentists often work closely together in the laboratory or morgue setting. Topics to be covered include: Where do pink teeth come from? Who could this mouth belong to?, and the field of dental anthropology. This is the course that participants who attended “Forensic Anthropology Basics” were asking for more of! Jennifer J Prutsman-Pfeiffer, PA (ASCP), MA

May 30 • Advances & Controversies in Oral-Systemic Health

This presentation by Dr. Frank A. Scannapieco provides an overview of the latest information on inflammation, periodontal disease and systemic disease associations as well as the latest information and practical advice on how to translate this information into everyday practice.
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June 6 • Esthetic Inlays, Onlays and You...Why aren’t you doing them?”

Drs. Robert Yetto & David Rice will discuss the rationale behind indirect esthetic restoration, materials and instrumentation, preparation and placement techniques, lab vs. Cerec manufacture, fees and troubleshooting. With the ever increasing demand for esthetic services, indirect restoration of the posterior dentition has become an important component of 21st century dentistry. The mindful practitioner can incorporate these treatment modalities into his or her repertoire in order to offer conservative alternatives to full coverage.

Distance Learning Sites

Important note about videoconferencing technology:
In order to maximize attendance in a cost-effective manner, the CDE Caffe series is delivered through ISDN videoconferencing. Digital telephone lines are used to connect a participant site to a central switching hub (a multipoint conference bridge) that enables all of the participants to see and hear each other.

Should any connection difficulties arise during the course of the videoconference (loss of video or audio), please bring it to the attention of your site coordinator immediately. It may be necessary to re-establish the connection, which will take a few moments. If there is a prolonged delay, the site coordinator will request the host site to either repeat any portion that was lost, or make alternate arrangements for you to receive the material on a case-by-case basis.

The site coordinators will have critical trouble contact numbers with them, but you are always welcome to call the University at Buffalo help line at (716) 829-3070 during the conference to report any connection difficulties. Any concerns after the conference should be made directly to the CDE administrative offices at (716) 829-2320.