Saturday, May 26, 2018

"Revisiting Behavior Management-- The Basics Still Work'"
Pediatric dentistry is unique in that each appointment requires that the dentist must successfully communicate
with both children and parents and manage everyone's behavior including oneself. In this program, principles of
behavior management are discussed and demonstrated in video footage showing actual patients in treatment
and how to best handle them. While dentistry often focuses on the technical aspects of our work, in this specialty,
it is only through effective handling of patients that our technical work can be at its best. And the parents? They
are the entertainment and promotional program, not the “problem” that most people believe.

"Heart Work is Not Hard"(Volunteering to your highest good)

Perhaps you've read or heard about health care professionals who have traveled to foreign countries to provide
humanitarian treatment to the disadvantaged. How can they do that, you wonder. In this program, learn about several
existing programs that would allow you to participate immediately and also about how Dr. Psaltis created two programs
in Mexico. Legalities, logistics and the rich rewards will be discussed with visual support of photographs and videos of the
programs in action. This program will touch your heart and possibly have you taking your dreams of helping others to the
next step.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Tonya Almond, CMP, (312-337.2169 x18)

Saturday, September 8, 2018

"Getting Past 'Uh-oh,' 'No' and 'Helicopters'"
(Behavior Management in the Pediatric Dental Setting)
Pediatric dentistry is unique in that each appointment requires that the dentist must successfully communicate
with both children and parents and manage everyone's behavior including oneself. In this program, principles of
behavior management are discussed and demonstrated in video footage showing actual patients in treatment
and how to best handle them. While dentistry often focuses on the technical aspects of our work, in this specialty,
it is only through effective handling of patients that our technical work can be at its best. And the parents? They
are the entertainment and promotional program, not the “problem” that most people believe.

"Sugar Bugs and Sleepy Juice: A Potpourri of Practical Pediatric Dental Pearls"
Caring for pediatric dental patients is far more than simply filling baby teeth. It is an entire art form that
includes communications, unique skill sets, a different perspective and clinical equipment that facilitates the
actual treatment. In this program, the many aspects of success with the child patient will be discussed,
including management tools, equipment, materials, local anesthesia skills, plus the astonishing satisfaction that
 grows out of the relationship that is developed with the child patient. This course is a “must” for practitioners
who see pediatric patients.

Southwest Dental Conference, Dallas, TX
Contact: Jane Evans, Conference Director (972) 386-5741, ext 226

Friday- Saturday, October 19-20, 2018

"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap"
(Hands on course)
Do primary tooth crowns mystify you? They always sound so simple—right up until you try them on a live
pediatric patient. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to diagnose properly for stainless steel crowns. 
Next you will be able to see the proper preparation and placement technique (including a live demonstration)
and then perform it yourself on a typodont. At the end of this workshop you will agree that these restorations
are a snap! ( repeated three times on Friday)

"Primary Pulp Therapy"
This one hour presentation will discuss several primary tooth pulp therapy medicaments and the latest philosophy
and techniques. Included will be pulpotomy procedures and pulpectomy (primary root canals) as well. (Sat. a.m.)

"Getting Past 'Uh-oh,' 'No' and 'Helicopters'"
(Behavior Management in the Pediatric Dental Setting)
Pediatric dentistry is unique in that each appointment requires that the dentist must successfully communicate
with both children and parents and manage everyone's behavior including oneself. In this program, principles of
behavior management are discussed and demonstrated in video footage showing actual patients in treatment
and how to best handle them. While dentistry often focuses on the technical aspects of our work, in this specialty,
it is only through effective handling of patients that our technical work can be at its best. And the parents? They
are the entertainment and promotional program, not the “problem” that most people believe. (Sat. p.m.)

American Dental Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Narcisia Despoiu, Speaker Coordinator, ADA, despoiun@ada.org

 
Sunday, November 11, 2018

"So Little Room, So Much to See"
(The Complete Pediatric Dental Exam)
Every pediatric dental examination is like a new patient examination simply because of the dynamics of growth
and development. Furthermore, there is much to see in the mouths of children other than caries and loose teeth.
This program thoroughly covers all aspects of the pediatric dental examination including recognition of anomalies,
growth and development, symmetry and balance of the dentition and other components that make examinations
on children far from routine. Both clinical and radiographic photographs illustrate the areas of discussion.

"I Was on the Internet Last Night"

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Contact: Kathleen Moore, Director of Continuing Eductaion (909) 558-4685

Bites, Bytes and Bites

This program will span a variety of topics, ranging from pediatric preventive and interceptive orthodontics
(Bite #1), to issues with parental demands based on their internet “education” (Byte #2) to nutritional
guidance for a healthier life (Bite #3). The final section will include a session about no bites, namely
managing the behavior in the pediatric dental setting. The specifics on the courses are:

Pediatric Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics

This course will include a discussion of space maintenance, oral habits and simple corrections of crossbites
and other developmental issues. It is not intended as a comprehensive orthodontic program, but will
emphasize pediatric procedures.

I was on the Internet Last Night

With this particular issue becoming greater all the time, the focus here will be on how it has arisen, grown and
become, at times, a headache for practitioners.  Specific strategies for dealing with various issues will be included.

 Food as Your Farm-acy

Daily food choices create the foundation for your overall health and ultimately the health of your practice. We
will cover eating plans, food strategies, hidden influences, sugar awareness and current topics. We will look at
the food we can eat (or not) and identify action steps, both large and small, that add up a lifetime of well-being.

Getting Past “Uh-oh,” “No” and Helicopters

Behavior management in the pediatric dental setting is key to success in both the technical and the social aspects
of dental care for children. This session will include videos to illustrate points about managing oneself, the child
and the parents.

"A New GPS"