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2015-2016 Event Series

2015

October 22nd
6:30pm - 8:30pm

River Region Study Club Kick-Off Dinner
Location: Michael's Table


November 13th
8:00am - 3:00pm

Full Day Restorative Program
"Soft Tissue Management: The Restorative Perspective - Putting Concepts into Practice; Simple and Predictable Steps for Clinical Success."
Presenter: Dr. Ariel Raigrodski
6 CE Credits

Location: Montgomery Country Club

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and understanding of managing and enhancing the soft tissue restorative interface, mainly in the esthetic zone with natural definition. This course will address the management of the soft tissue as related to diagnosis, tooth preparation design, concepts of provisionalization, communication with the surgeon, emergence profile development and management for crowns and ovate pontics, impression procedures, delivery procedures, and maintenance. Each of these will be discussed in an interactive environment to support the clinical knowledge and comfort level of the participants and to ensure optimal success in practice.


December 3rd
6:00pm - 8:30pm

"An Evening of Diagnostics"
Group Cases & Discussion
Facilitators: RRSC Advisors
2.5 CE Credits

Location: Dental Associates of East Montgomery

This review session is designed to reinforce the basics, while establishing a solid foundation as you begin your first academic year. Reviewing the fundamentals, gathering data for proper diagnosis and becoming better communicators through the written and verbal communication are the goals and objectives for this session. Several operatories will be set up to review diagnostic techniques and skills, including comprehensive examination and an in-depth discussion of the relevant data and findings across the dental disciplines. Group will be split into small teams and will rotate through each station, spending about 20-30 minutes in each operatory. The session will wrap up with an all-group Q&A session.

2016

January 14th
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Clinical Problem Solving Workshop
Group Cases & Discussion
Facilitators: RRSC Advisors
2.5 CE Credits

This is a facilitated, group interactive session. Each member brings one clinical problem, issue or concern to the table – no matter how simple or complicated. Every member will have the opportunity to share and the group will have 15 minutes to develop solutions or strategies that can assist with each particular issue. The objective of this session is to broaden understanding and analytical skills through interdisciplinary discussion.


February 11th
6:00pm - 8:30pm

"Temporary Restorations on Implants"
Lecture and Hands-on
Presenter: Dr. Jean O'Neal
2.5 CE Credits

Location: Capitol Dental Designs


March 18th
8:00am - 3:00pm

Full Day Interactive Program

Location: Montgomery Country Club

(8am - Noon) ALL TEAM
"Creating Growth and Change"
"Practice Pearls Workshop"
Presenter: Greg Tice
4 CE Credits

Course objectives for Growth, Change and Sharing best practices:

  • Understand and apply the basic elements of goal setting
  • Understand and take advantage of the foundational principles behind interactive education
  • Compare experiences of most impactful practices

(1pm - 3pm) RRSC MEMBER DOCTORS
Treatment Planning Workshop
Presenter: Dr. Michael Cohen via live webinar
Materials Provided
2 CE Credits

Treatment planning represents the inner core and essence of SSC programming. GP's and specialists alike are free to test diagnostic acumen and treatment planning skills. The result is the ability to discuss diagnosis and treatment options with peers in a non-threatening environment. Ultimately, each member becomes more comfortable in the planning and treatment of cases as well as in treatment cases as well as in case presentation.

Course objectives for Comprehensive Treatment Planning:

  • Develop treatment plans utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
  • Identify the proper diagnosis to drive treatment options
  • Enhance the understanding of basic and advanced techniques and technologies

April 7th
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Comprehensive Treatment Planning
Group Cases & Discussion
Facilitators: RRSC Advisors
2.5 CE Credits

Location: Capitol Dental Designs

This is a treatment planning session as prepared and documented by SSC member advisors. Charting, history, radiographs, photos and pertinent information needed to treatment plan a case are made available to the group prior to the meeting. Members compare treatment plans during this session and discuss the criteria basis of their recommendations.

The goals of this course are to enhance the member's ability for formulate collaborative treatment plans and increase knowledge of diagnostics and risk parameters in arriving at treatment recommendations.


April 21st
6:00pm - 8:30pm

"Preparing for Continued Success: Getting Your House in Order"
Presenter: Dr. Paul Fugazzatto via live webinar
2.5 CE Credits

Location: Capitol Dental Designs

Everyone wants to see more patients and get busier and busier. Unfortunately, great busy-ness does not equate to increased profitability and is often detrimental to delivering ideal patient outcomes. Learn how to appropriately structure the systems in your office and prepare your staff and yourself to maximize acceptance of comprehensive care, ensure profitability and delight patients. Upon completion of this presentation, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand and be able to institute effective systems for success.
  • Identify and properly train team members in all areas of the practice.
  • Know how to delight patients, not merely treat them.

May 19th
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Final Dinner

"Temporary Restorations on Implants"
Lecture and Hands-on
Presenter: Dr. Jean O'Neal
2.5 CE Credits

Location: Capitol Dental Designs