Detailed description of the day's events and educational programs at the AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, September 6-9, 2008...
AAP Annual Meeting Events on Sunday, September 7
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REGISTRATION
7:00 am - 6:00 pmGS1: IMMEDIATE VERSUS DELAYED IMPLANT
LOADING: POINT-COUNTERPOINT 
8:00 - 10:00 amProgram Tracks: Associate Member, Implants
Moderator: Paul S. Rosen
Speakers: Oded Bahat, Dennis P. Tarnow
Endosseous implants have provided clinicians with highly predictable solutions to patient problems. The paradigms originally associated with implant placement and subsequent restoration have evolved considerably over the past several decades due to the expanding body of evidence-based information that has been assembled. What was once an “operating room” environment procedure with wait periods of up to six months for commencing the restorative phase is now being accomplished in a day! The decision is no longer whether or not to place an implant to solve the treatment dilemma at hand, but rather how soon it should be placed into function. Meeting the challenge of our patients’ busy schedules is a burden often placed on clinicians and one which must be factored into this decision-making process. This dilemma of time-to-load will be debated by our two speakers. This thoughtprovoking session will touch on immediate versus delayed loading for single and multiple implants, the maxillary and mandibular arches and anterior and posterior locations. When should one load an implant?
Educational Objectives:
- Identify which situations are more predictable for immediate loading.
- List what situations favor a delayed approach to loading.
- Notate the risk/benefits of immediate loading in the maxilla versus the mandible.
HW3: HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: HAND
INSTRUMENTATION FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS CANCELLED
8:00 am - 5:00 pmEV6: COMPREHENSIVE PERIODONTAL
INSURANCE WORKSHOP 2: CASE STUDY
CLAIMS PRESENTATIONS
9:00 am - 3:00 pmSpeakers: Max Anderson, Carl Gong, Stuart Lieberman, S. Jerome Zackin
Cost: $300 per person
Limited attendance workshop
This workshop is for attendees who have a solid understanding of the insurance claims submission process and CDT-2007 codes. It will consist of a case study discussion of dental claims with a panel who consult for three insurance carriers. Cases will highlight the appropriateness of claims submission, denial of claims, and payment of claims. The panel will provide their insight from
Educational Objectives:
- Understand Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).
- Distinguish how benefit carriers determine reimbursement for procedures.
- Learn about what procedure codes need documentation and attachments.
AAP CENTER
9:30 am - 12:00 noonJOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY SESSION CANCELLED
10:00 - 11:45 amEXHIBITION
10:00 am - 6:00 pmRESEARCH FORUM POSTER SESSION
10:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Research Forum provides a platform for clinical or basic research to be presented by those in the field of periodontics. Qualifying posters will be on display in the Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall on Sunday and Monday. Eight poster finalists will present their research, with a cash prize awarded to the best in both clinical and basic research. In addition, one poster presenter will be awarded the new
Our thanks to The Natural Dentist for sponsoring the Research Forum.
IP1: INNOVATIONS IN PERIODONTICS
SESSION 1
10:15 - 11:45 amProgram Tracks: Implants, Tissue Engineering/ Regeneration
Moderator: Bradley S. McAllister
Speakers:
| Efraim Kfir | Minimally Invasive Antral Membrane Balloon Elevation |
| John Y. Kwan | Periodontal Endoscopy |
| Shigeki Ogihara | Implant? Natural Dentition? An Alternate Approach - Functional Tissue Engineering |
| Kazuhiro Okuda | Tissue-Engineered Periodontal-Derived Cell Sheet Application to Periodontal  |
- Gain knowledge of innovations and advances in clinical periodontics, basic sciences or related subjects.
- Understand a new concept, technique or product use to take back to your practice.
IP2: INNOVATIONS IN PERIODONTICS
SESSION 2
10:15 - 11:45 amProgram Tracks: Implants, Interdisciplinary Therapy, Periodontal Plastic Surgery/Oral Reconstructive Surgery
Moderator: Lee R. Cohen
Speakers:
| Chiara Ferroni | Decision-Making for Root Coverage:
Pre-determining the Outcome
before |
| Marco Orsini | Soft Tissue Grafts: An Alternative Technique for Fixation to the Recipient Bed |
| John Russo | Root Coverage with Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane |
| Peyman Shahidi | Introduction and Efficacy of a New Papilla Generation Technique in Implant Dentistry |
- Gain knowledge of innovations and advances in clinical periodontics, basic sciences or related subjects.
- Understand a new concept, technique or product use to take back to your practice.
DISTRICT AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER FORUMS
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm2008 Forum Locations, Agenda and 2007 Minutes
The district forums provide an opportunity for AAP members to have dialogue with trustees about initiatives that the Academy is planning, and learn about issues that are being addressed by the Board of Trustees. An Associate Member Forum also takes place at this time.
EV7: STUDENT EVENT
12:00 noon - 2:30 pmModerator: E. Todd Scheyer
Speakers: TBD
Cost: Complimentary, advance registration required Limited attendance event
AAP student members who register for this Annual Meeting are invited to register for a complimentary luncheon focusing on their transition from school to practice. The purpose of this event is to provide students with real-life scenarios as they consider transitioning from a postdoctoral program to a practitioner. Topics include: experience as an associate and a partner, starting a practice, buying a practice, independent contractor, transitioning from military education and group practice. The event will begin with a message from Academy President
Our thanks to Treloar & Heisel, Inc. for sponsoring the Student Event.
AAP CENTER
1:30 - 5:00 pmCE1: ALTERNATIVES IN MAXILLARY SINUS
IMPLANT THERAPY
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Track: Implants
Moderator: John Sottosanti
Speakers: Paul A. Fugazzotto, Ziv Mazor, Stephen S.Wallace
There are many options for the clinician performing implant therapy related to the area of the maxillary sinus. These include instrumentation, bone graft materials, biologic enhancers, implant surfaces and timing of implant placement and loading. Traditional and evidenced-based procedures as well as innovations involving new technologies will be demonstrated and discussed. Methods to minimize complications and failures will also be addressed.
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the impact various regenerative materials have on the rate and quality of bone growth in sinus augmentation procedures through histologic observation.
- Learn which factors affect implant placement timing as well as loading protocols.
- Observe innovations in instrumentation and techniques to facilitate and accelerate successful sinus implant therapy.
CE2: MINI IMPLANTS FOR ORTHODONTIC
ANCHORAGE
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Track: Interdisciplinary Therapy
Moderator: Robert B. O’Neal
Speakers: Brody J. Hildebrand, David G. Kerns
This presentation will discuss how the practice of orthodontics will change significantly as mini-screws or micro-implants are introduced in the specialty training programs. They are now being used for temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in active orthodontic therapy. Recent increased use of TADs relates to their success rates and acceptance as reported in a variety of orthodontic situations.
Educational Objectives:
- Engage in a discussion of published research and case presentation.
- Review available TADs and their strengths and weaknesses.
- Assess surgical placement.
CE3: PERIODONTISTS SAVE TEETH
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Track: Tissue Engineering/Regeneration
Moderator: Jeanne M. Salcetti
Speakers: Stuart J. Froum, Paul S. Rosen
The use of implants has broadened the treatment options for dental patients who present with failing teeth. There are, however, many instances where keeping the tooth should not be viewed as a heroic measure, but rather the treatment of choice. Due to the advances in regenerative procedures that can provide more predictable treatment outcomes, we are better able to treat teeth with advanced osseous lesions. By meeting our patients’ desires to maintain their natural dentition in health, comfort and function, the periodontist is in the unique position to be the “go-to provider” for treatment planning and patient care. This course will reaffirm this philosophy. Two clinicians who wholly embrace regeneration in their practices will discuss and demonstrate various regenerative procedures designed to save teeth. Indications as well as stepby- step descriptions of these procedures will allow the participants to learn when, when not and how to perform these techniques. Regenerative materials will also be discussed and evaluated.
Educational Objectives:
- Review the indications and factors for regenerative success.
- Define the role that biologic agents may play in regeneration today.
- Discuss and demonstrate the techniques/materials used in the regenerative procedures to re-grow bone, soft tissue and periodontal ligament around teeth.
CE4: ENHANCING YOUR REFERRAL
RELATIONSHIPS
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Tracks: Associate Member, Practice Development and Management
Moderator: Gordon L. Douglass
Speaker: David Schwab
Session Handout
Periodontists are facing a more competitive environment, especially since general dentists are now placing implants. The unique nature of a periodontal practice requires specialized marketing and practice management techniques. This course, developed exclusively for periodontists, provides attendees with numerous tips and techniques for increasing referral - both from satisfied patients, as well as professional referral sources. Specific guidance for explaining the benefits of periodontal and implant treatment to patients, quoting fees and achieving case acceptance will also be covered. This presentation helps periodontists and staff learn how to educate the public, improve communication, incorporate new business technologies and build the periodontal practice.
Educational Objectives:
- Take full advantage of the perio-medical interface.
- Increase the implant side of the periodontal practice.
- Leverage your marketing of immediate-load implants.
CE5: EVALUATING YOUR PATIENT’S
MEDICAL RISK
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Tracks: Associate Member, Periodontal Medicine
Moderator: Richard J. Nagy
Speakers: Robert C. Fazio, John A. Yagiela
Patients requiring periodontal therapy have a much higher prevalence of cardiopulmonary disease than the average dental patient. This course seeks to equip the participant to better evaluate and manage these patients requiring periodontal/implant surgery. This session will also discuss the changing antibiotic options in dentistry for acute infections and prophylaxis. The 2007 American Heart Association Guidelines for prevention of bacterial endocarditis will be discussed and clarified. Answers will be presented on common questions such as: What is the definitive statement regarding patients who forgot to take their antibiotic?
Educational Objectives:
- Determine when a cardiac patient requires medical evaluation before invasive periodontal therapy.
- Describe the relationships between obesity and cardiopulmonary disease, and how chair position may influence patient outcome.
- Modify dental drug use to minimize the potential for adverse interactions with medications prescribed to treat cardiopulmonary disease.
CE6: SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT OF THE
EDENTULOUS SITE
2:00 - 4:30 pm Program Track: Periodontal Plastic Surgery/Oral Reconstructive Surgery
Moderator: Preston D. Miller, Jr.
Speakers: Edward P. Allen, Stig K. Osterberg
This presentation will focus on both the use of allograft material to correct mild to moderate alveolar deep ridge defects using a minimally invasive surgical technique, and the use of palatal pedicle grafts to treat two-surface recessions on teeth adjacent to edentulous sites.
Educational Objectives:
- Learn a minimally invasive surgical technique for soft tissue ridge augmentation.
- Understand the importance of a well-designed prosthesis in developing and maintaining soft tissue form.
- Gain knowledge of a surgical technique for treating two-surface recessions on teeth adjacent to an edentulous site.
CE7: CONTROVERSIES WITH LOCAL
DELIVERY AGENTS
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Tracks: Associate Member, Therapies to Obtain/Maintain a Healthy Periodontium
Moderator: Michael S. Reddy
Speakers: Donald S. Clem III, Connie L. Drisko, Maria E. Ryan
The direct access to the periodontal structures has prompted research and development of delivery systems for treatment of infection, inflammation and regenerative repair of destroyed tissue. This program presents the evidence for local delivery agents in surgical and nonsurgical management of periodontitis. The clinical role and indications for locally-delivered agents in periodontal practice will be discussed. The relationship between industry, science, the specialty and academics will also be explored as we plan to move forward with new advances.
Educational Objectives:
- Interpret the scientific evidence for local delivery of chemotherapeutic and regenerative medicine applications in periodontology.
- Formulate a best practice approach for incorporating local delivery agents in periodontal procedures.
- Understand the role and rationale for academic health centers to move locally delivered technology forward.
CE8: APPROACHES TO EXTRACTION
SOCKET PRESERVATION
2:00 - 4:30 pmProgram Track: Tissue Engineering/Regeneration
Moderator: Joseph P. Fiorellini
Speakers: Paulo M. Camargo, Giuseppe Cardaropoli
This presentation will examine the clinical applications of various surgical techniques and materials in preserving the dimensions of the alveolar bone following tooth extraction in the upper anterior segment. The existing scientific evidence in alveolar bone preservation following tooth extraction will be reviewed and combined with clinical cases, where the technical aspects of the surgical procedures will be emphasized.
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the rationale, indications, expected results and limitations of procedures aimed at preserving alveolar bone following tooth extraction.
- Identify the relevant clinical parameters which guide the selection of specific surgical techniques for preserving alveolar bone following tooth extraction.
- Discuss the role played by various bone grafts and substitutes, as well as barriers for guided bone regeneration, in maximizing the preservation of alveolar bone following tooth extraction.
In partnership of quality education, our thanks to DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties for supporting Sunday afternoon’s CE sessions.
EV8: AAP/AAP FOUNDATION PRESIDENTS’ GALA
6:30 pm Cocktail Reception, 7:00 pm DinnerSheraton Seattle Hotel
Cost: $160 per person
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
Limited attendance event
Join AAP President Dr. Susan Karabin and her husband, Arden Emerson, and
Our thanks to principal sponsor Astra Tech and supporting sponsors Medtronic,
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