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.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
"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
Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4, 2012
"Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap" Hands-on
workshop
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!
"Essential Pediatric Restorative Dental Care"
For all practitioners who see children, it is vital to know the
common procedures that are
often required for proper care. In this program, detailed
instruction in primary tooth crowns
(both posterior stainless steel and anterior strip crowns) will be
discussed, as well as pulp
therapy and a broad variety of other procedures, including local
anesthesia, recommended
equipment, materials and some "tricks" to make caring for children's
teeth easier.
Georgia AGD Mastertrack Program, Atlanta, GA
Contact: Dr. Becky Hobbs [bhobbsdmd@gmail.com]
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
"Advanced Pediatric Dental Procedures"
Once you know the basics of pediatric dentistry, you’re ready to go
to higher levels of care. When a child needs more
than a simple filling, you must know how to deliver stainless steel
crowns. When primary teeth are deeply decayed, you
must understand primary pulp therapy. Other times, a tooth cannot be
restored so after the extraction, you must know
how to handle space maintenance. This course will teach you all this
and more.
Connecticut State Dental Association, Plantsville, CT
Contact: Carol Dingeldey, Executive Director, (860) 378-1800
Friday- Saturday, March 23-24, 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.
"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!
"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.
"Desperate Dental Divas"presented
by Mary Ellen Psaltis
If all the women in your office were cats, would fur be flying
nearly every day? Why is it
that women, who are wonderful nurturers, can be manipulating,
conniving and downright
mean? Who needs to turnon the TV to see drama? Just show up at work.
Wouldn't you like to have more harmony and cooperation in an
environment dominated
by women? This lively presentation will help you have a better
understanding of the underlying
dynamics at your workplace and offer thoughtful ideas for
transforming your office
environment. Laugh and learn and leave the cat fights behind.
Western Regional Dental Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Sharon Scronic, (480) 344-5777
Friday, April 13, 2012
"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.
DKU Study Group, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Dr. Barry Cohen, (610) 449-7002
Saturday, April 21, 2012
"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.
"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.
Charles Sweet Memorial Lecture, University of the Pacific, San
Francisco, CA
Contact: Esther Hill, CE Director, (415) 929-6487
Friday- Saturday, May 4-5, 2012
"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. (Friday a.m.)
"Desperate Dental Divas" (presented by Mary Ellen Psaltis)
If all the women in your office were cats, would fur be flying
nearly every day? Why is it that women,
who are wonderful nurturers, can be manipulating, conniving and
downright mean? Who needs to turn
on the TV to see drama? Just show up at work.Wouldn’t you like to
have more harmony and cooperation
in an environment dominated by women? This lively presentation will
help you have a better understanding
of the underlying dynamics at your workplace and offer thoughtful
ideas for transforming your office
environment. Laugh and learn and leave the cat fights behind.
(Friday a.m.)
"Problem Patients? No Problem!" (presented by Dr. Greg and Ms.
Mary Ellen Psaltis)
Are you among those who think that patients are the problem in a
dental office? Do you get frustrated in
trying to understand their style of behavior or their communication
skills? In this informative program you
will learn to identify patients’ hidden agendas, why they behave in
different ways and some shortcut clues
to dealing effectively with them. These simple, but remarkably
effective skills will enhance your communications
when presenting treatment plans, scheduling appointments or teaching
oral hygiene techniques. Universal in their
application to all situations, this program focuses on dental
situations so that participants can apply skills on the
next working day! Are patients really the problem or is it our
understanding of them? (Friday 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. (Saturday a.m.)
The Texas Dental Meeting, San Antonio, TX
Contact: Sandy Blum, Meetings Manager, 512-443-3675
Friday, May 11, 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.
"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)
Heartland Study Club, Fargo, ND
Contact: Lesley A. Braaten, Heartland Study Club Coordinator (701)
232-9565
Friday, June 15, 2012
"Pediatric Restorative Dentistry"
For all practitioners who see children, it is vital to know the
common procedures that are
often required for proper care. In this program, detailed
instruction in primary tooth crowns
(both posterior stainless steel and anterior strip crowns) will be
discussed, as well as pulp
therapy and a broad variety of other procedures, including local
anesthesia, recommended
equipment, materials and some "tricks" to make caring for children's
teeth easier.
"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.
New Mexico Dental Association Annual Session, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: Ms. Nancy Arenas, executive director, New Mexico Dental
Association (505) 294-1368
Saturday, July 14- Tuesday, July 24, 2012 A Baltic Sea Cruise Event with Holland America
"A New GPS"
This full day course is intended for dentists of all ages and
experience. The concept is to first
determine where each attendee is in terms of future years still to
be in practice and level of
satisfaction with his/her practice. By placing oneself on a bi-axial
grid, each course participant
will be able to understand how strongly to focus on specific areas
of interest in the four categories
that will propel them to heightened security in their professional
life, as well as the four areas for
boosting personal career satisfaction. The bases of the concepts are
from both my own actual
life experiences as well as my readings on broader quality of life
issues. The course will have an
appeal to dentists newly out of training, those with many years of
experience and everyone
in between. While the material is principally geared toward
dentists, the concepts are
sufficiently universal that any member of the dental team will glean
much from the presentation.
Co-sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the
Univ. of Washington, Dept. of Dental CE
Contact: Teresa Douglas, (206) 543-5448
Friday, October 5, 2012, (Topics to be determined)
Amarillo Academy of General Dentistry
Contact: TBA
Thursday, October 18, 2012
"Baby Steps"
(Infant and Preschool
Dental Care for General Dentists)
Emphasis
is now being placed on establishing a dental home for all children
upon eruption of the
first tooth or at 12 months of age. It is essential that all
dental care providers become skilled at the
steps necessary to make these visits successful for both the child
and parents. This course discusses
developmental ages, appropriate guidelines and clinical tips.
"To B or Not to B"
(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.
American Dental Association, Annual
Meeting, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Anne M. Weglewski, weglewskia@ada.org, Senior Project
Assistant (312) 440-4695
Saturday, December 8, 2012, (Topics to be determined)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Contact: Sylvia Stevens, (604) 822-0786
Friday, January 25, 2013
"Live
Your Dreams"
You love your work, but don’t share the same feelings about some
of those
bothersome aspects of “running a business.” This program explores
common
non-clinical areas that prevent many dentists from obtaining
complete joy and
satisfaction in their workplace and lives. Handouts will direct
the attendees
toward solutions to these areas of frustration. Topics include
Conditions of
Employment, vision, Team building, effective communica-tion with
patients,
managing personal finances and ultimately how to make your
practice a Dream
unto itself, plus enable your personal Dream.
Note: This program is for the Colorado Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry
Rocky Mountain Dental Conference, Denver, CO
Contact: Shelly Fava, Director of Conventions and Events, (303)
488-9700
Friday-Saturday, March 21-23, 2013 (Topics to be
determined)
Thursday-Friday-Saturday, April 11-13, 2013, (Some topics
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! (Thursday a.m. and
p.m.)
"Baby Steps"
(Infant and Preschool
Dental Care for General Dentists)
Emphasis
is now being placed on establishing a dental home for all children
upon eruption of the
first tooth or at 12 months of age. It is essential that all dental
care providers become skilled at the
steps necessary to make these visits successful for both the child
and parents. This course discusses
developmental ages, appropriate guidelines and clinical tips. (Date
TBA)
California Dental Association, Spring Meeting, Anaheim, CA
Contact: Lee Flickner, Meetings Manager, (800) 736-8702 (Ext 4420)