Upcoming Programs by PSILENT PRODUCTIONS
Future presentations by Mary Ellen and/or Greg Psaltis,
dates and contacts for currently scheduled events. For more complete
information regarding program contents, go to Courses.
Friday, September 17, 2010
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance.
"But Aren't They Just Baby Teeth?"
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to yourself,
“Oh no, another ignorant
parent.” Parents who pose this question (and others) are not
really ignorant—they are often working
from old beliefs or their own experiences. The ability to answer
these common questions insures a
greater understanding of the pediatric dental issues at hand
and creates a positive relationship through
effective communications. This program is based on questions
routinely heard from parents of pediatric
dental patients and covers a broad spectrum of topics. Included
are primary anterior trauma, treatment
planning, “rotten teeth,” timing of initial examinations and
more. The scientific basis and the rationales
for treatment is a significant part of the lecture. Practitioners
who treat children will benefit from this
engaging course.
North Dakota Dental Society, Minot, ND
Contact: Elicia Jacobson, Assistant Director, (701) 223-8870
Saturday, September 18, 2010
"Ten Tips for Gaining Thin"
(Add easy-to-do steps in your life and home to become healthier and happier.)
We say we want to be thinner (healthier, happier, more aware) but it can be a challenge to know what to
believe or where to begin. Learn a few tips and be reminded of ones you might know but have forgotten
about in this fast paced informative presentation. Get some exciting information about chocolate.
Olympia Master Builders Home & Garden Show, Worthington Center, St. Martins University, Lacey, WA
Contact: Stacey Genzlinger, Director of Member Services, Olympia Master Builders 800-456-6473.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
"Sumptious Dinners for One or Two"
(It can be the JOY of Cooking not the JOB of Cooking)
We all know itt can be tiring and boring to cook for one or two. There are also challenges as we get older, whether it is
diminishing taste or smell, dental problems, or stuck in routines. Find out for yourself that you can
incorporate vibrant health, ease and taste into your meals..
Tunberland Regional Library in connection with Senior Services
Contact: Olympia Locations 360-352-0595
Saturday-Sunday, October 9-10 2010
"Advanced Pediatric Dental Restorative Care"
Many practitioners are well-versed in the basics of pediatric restorative care. In this program, some of the advanced
techniques (such as primary tooth root canals and air-abrasion) will be discussed. Additionally, for the primary teeth
that cannot be restored, space maintenance will be included in this program for dentists who are motivated to provide
the highest level of care for their pediatric patients. (Saturday)
"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap" Hands-on
workshop co-presented by Dayna L. Dayton, RDH
Do you sweat bullets over fitting and cementing stainless
steel crowns? Are you perplexed as to how to restore
primary anterior teeth that are severely decayed? If so,
this is the workshop for you! In this hands-on program, you
will learn diagnosis and treatment planning for primary
full coverage restorations and then have the opportunity to
actually restore one anterior and one posterior primary
tooth on a typodont. You'll never think that these procedures
are anything but a snap after this workshop! (Sunday
a.m. and p.m.)
American Dental Association, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
Contact: American Dental Association, 800-621-8099
Thursday-Friday, January 13-14, 2011
"So Little Room, So Much to See"
(The complete pediatric dental examination)
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 anomolies, 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. (Thursday a.m.)
"Can't We Just Pull 'em?"
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to
yourself, “Oh no, another ignorant
parent.” Parents who pose this question (and others) are not
really ignorant—they are often working
from old beliefs or their own experiences. The ability to
answer these common questions insures a
greater understanding of the pediatric dental issues at hand
and creates a positive relationship through
effective communications. This program is based on questions
routinely heard from parents of pediatric
dental patients and covers a broad spectrum of topics. (Thursday p.m.)
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance. (Friday a.m.)
Southwest Dental Conference, Dallas, TX
Contact: Ms. Jane Evans, Conference Director, (972) 233-8638
Friday, January 21, 2011
"But Aren't They Just Baby Teeth?"
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to yourself,
“Oh no, another ignorant
parent.” Parents who pose this question (and others) are not
really ignorant—they are often working
from old beliefs or their own experiences. The ability to answer
these common questions insures a
greater understanding of the pediatric dental issues at hand
and creates a positive relationship through
effective communications. This program is based on questions
routinely heard from parents of pediatric
dental patients and covers a broad spectrum of topics. Included
are primary anterior trauma, treatment
planning, “rotten teeth,” timing of initial examinations and
more. The scientific basis and the rationales
for treatment is a significant part of the lecture. Practitioners
who treat children will benefit from this
engaging course.
Hawaii Dental Meeting, Honolulu, HI
Contact: Mr. Loren David Liebling, Executive Director, (808) 593-7956
Thursday-Saturday, January 27-29, 2011
"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap" Hands-on
workshop co-presented by Dayna L. Dayton, RDH
Do you sweat bullets over fitting and cementing stainless
steel crowns? Are you perplexed as to how to restore
primary anterior teeth that are severely decayed? If so,
this is the workshop for you! In this hands-on program, you
will learn diagnosis and treatment planning for primary
full coverage restorations and then have the opportunity to
actually restore one anterior and one posterior primary
tooth on a typodont. You'll never think that these procedures
are anything but a snap after this workshop! (Dates to be determined)
"Live Your Dreams" (for the New England Society of Pediatric Dentistry)
(Cures for common practice headaches)
You love your work, but do not share the same feelings about some of those bothersome
aspects of “running a business.” This lecture explores the most common non-clinical areas
that prevent many dentists from obtaining complete joy and satisfaction in their workplace.
Specific handouts will aid the attendees in working toward solutions to these compelling
areas of frustration. Included are conversations about Conditions of Employment, vision,
Team building, effective communication with patients, controlling personal financial stresses
and other administrative aspects of private practice.
Yankee Dental Congress, Boston, MA
Contact: Massachusetts Dental Society, (508) 480-9797
Thursday, February 3, 2011
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance.
"What Do Patients Really Want?"
This three hour presentation deals with the findings of a dental survey in which more
than 20,000 patients answered the questions, "What Do You Like About Dental
Practices?" and "How Would You Make a Dental Practice Better?" The top 10 responses
are listed and the ensuing conversation concerns strategies for implementing these ideas
into a practice. This program has participation of the audience.
Midwinter Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Contact: Della Yee, Program Manager (916) 446-1227
Friday, February 25, 2011
"So Little Room, So Much to See"
(The complete pediatric dental examination)
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 anomolies, 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.
"Restore Your Confidence in Pediatric Restorative Dentistry"
Do pulpotomies and stainless steel crowns mystify you? Are you still wondering if there is anything
other than amalgams to fill baby teeth? Why do pediatric dentists seem to put so many stainless steel crowns
on children’s teeth? Answers to these questions and more await you in this program. Diagnosis, treatment
planning and all the latest techniques are discussed in detail during this comprehensive pediatric restorative
dentistry program. Air abrasion technology, anterior strip crowns and primary pulp therapy are all discussed
in addition to the routine restorative procedures.
Anchorage Distict Dental Society, Anchorage, AK
Contact: Marie Maiden, Executive Director, (907) 279-9144
Thursday- Saturday, March 3-5, 2011 (topics and dates to be determined)
Western Regional Dental Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Beverly Giardino, Assistant Executive Director, (480) 344-5777 x308
Friday- Saturday, April 8-9 , 2011 (topics to be determined)
Kentucky Dental Meeting, Lexington, KY
Contact: Ms. Janet Glover, Executive Director, (800) 292-1855
Friday-Saturday, April 15-16, 2011
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance. (Friday)
"So Little Room, So Much to See"
(The complete pediatric dental examination)
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 anomolies, 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. (Friday)
"Restore Your Confidence in Pediatric Restorative Dentistry"
Do pulpotomies and stainless steel crowns mystify you? Are you still wondering if there is anything
other than amalgams to fill baby teeth? Why do pediatric dentists seem to put so many stainless steel crowns
on children’s teeth? Answers to these questions and more await you in this program. Diagnosis, treatment
planning and all the latest techniques are discussed in detail during this comprehensive pediatric restorative
dentistry program. Air abrasion technology, anterior strip crowns and primary pulp therapy are all discussed
in addition to the routine restorative procedures. (Saturday morning)
New Orleans Dental Conference, New Orleans, LA
Contact: Norma Ward, Executive Director, (504) 834-6449
Thursday-Friday, June 9-10, 2011
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance. (Thursday)
"So Little Room, So Much to See"
(The complete pediatric dental examination)
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 anomolies, 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. (Thursday)
"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap" Hands-on
workshop co-presented by Lynn Parker, DDS
Do you sweat bullets over fitting and cementing stainless
steel crowns? Are you perplexed as to how to restore
primary anterior teeth that are severely decayed? If so,
this is the workshop for you! In this hands-on program, you
will learn diagnosis and treatment planning for primary
full coverage restorations and then have the opportunity to
actually restore one anterior and one posterior primary
tooth on a typodont. You'll never think that these procedures
are anything but a snap after this workshop! (Friday a.m. and p.m.)
Florida National Dental Convention, Orlando, FL
Contact: Ms. Cathi Lundgren, Convention Manager, (850) 681-3629
September 14-17, 2011 (topics and dates to be determined)
FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Mexico City, Mexico
Contact: Jennifer Diaz, jdiaz@fdiworlddental.org
Monday, January 9, 2012
"If You Can't Beat 'em, Enjoy Them"
(Behavior Management from a new Perspective)
Have you ever wondered why pediatric dentists love their work?
Imagine seeing nothing but… (gulp) children
all day long! For some of you, this may sound like the worst
of your nightmares come true. Attend this engaging,
fun and informative program and discover many of the simple
keys to unlocking the best kept secret in dentistry—
the joy of treating children. The presentation includes audience
participation exercises that enhance the understanding
of the child’s experience in the dental setting. Just for fun,
we will also discuss handling the parents so that they can
be helpful rather than a hindrance.
"But Aren't They Just Baby Teeth?"
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to yourself,
“Oh no, another ignorant
parent.” Parents who pose this question (and others) are not
really ignorant—they are often working
from old beliefs or their own experiences. The ability to answer
these common questions insures a
greater understanding of the pediatric dental issues at hand
and creates a positive relationship through
effective communications. This program is based on questions
routinely heard from parents of pediatric
dental patients and covers a broad spectrum of topics. Included
are primary anterior trauma, treatment
planning, “rotten teeth,” timing of initial examinations and
more. The scientific basis and the rationales
for treatment is a significant part of the lecture. Practitioners
who treat children will benefit from this
engaging course.
Wichita District Dental Society, Wichita, KS
Contact: Judith Salisbury, Executive Secretary (785) 331-8001
February 23-25, 2012 (date to be determined)
"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap" Hands-on
workshop co-presented by Lynn Parker, DDS
Do you sweat bullets over fitting and cementing stainless
steel crowns? Are you perplexed as to how to restore
primary anterior teeth that are severely decayed? If so,
this is the workshop for you! In this hands-on program, you
will learn diagnosis and treatment planning for primary
full coverage restorations and then have the opportunity to
actually restore one anterior and one posterior primary
tooth on a typodont. You'll never think that these procedures
are anything but a snap after this workshop!
Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Chicago, IL
Contact: Al Kleszynski, Director of Scientific Meetings, (312) 836-7329
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (topics to be determined)
Connecticut State Dental Association, Plantsville, CT
Contact: Carol Dingeldey, Executive Director, (860) 378-1800