Dr. William Baker, DMD is known for being a defenseman of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Gold winning Hockey team. He scored the last-minute goal forcing a 2-2 tie with Sweden in the opening game. This tie allowed the U.S. Hockey Team to eventually advance to the medal round. You can find Baker’s #6 jersey from the famed “Miracle on Ice” on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. He went on to play professional hockey from 1980-1084. In addition to his hockey achievements, many of us in the dentistry world know him as
Dr. William Baker, a retired Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon from Minnesota.
- Keynote Address: “From the Rink to the Office, to the OR”
8am-9am
CE Hours: 1 Practice Management
Learn how Dr. Baker’s experiences from those famous Lake Placid Olympic games helped shape his career as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Beverly Kennedy, RDH, MA, Prof Emeritus Beverly taught at USD Dental Hygiene for 42 years, retiring in 2017. During that time, she taught radiology, medical-dental emergencies, pharmacology and was also in clinic. Since then, she has filled in at the department and provided dental hygiene treatment at Mike Durfee State Penitentiary until Fall of 2021. This semester, she is teaching pharmacology at the Dental Hygiene Department. Through USD, Beverly provided the radiology certification for assistants from its inception in 1985 to 2017. She remains an AHA BLS Instructor.
Carissa Regnerus RDH MA, Associate Professor Carissa began her career as an educator at USD Dental Hygiene in 2001. In addition to clinical instruction, she teaches courses in Local Anesthesia, Dental Materials, Nutrition, Embryology/Histology, Community Dentistry, and serves as the department’s Interprofessional Education champion. Carissa has served on several medical missions including two trips to Guatemala. She assists students with their clinical radiographs and has assisted in several radiology certification courses.
“Radiology Review 2022”
9:30 am to 11:30 am
CE Hours: 2 Radiology
Dr. Joshua Austin, DDS is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He maintains a full-time restorative dentistry private practice, is a published author and lectures nationally on restorative dentistry and reputation management. His approach to his “Pearls for your Practice” column is a fresh approach to today’s commercial driven dental journalism. Dr. Austin has been honored with several awards during his dental career.
- “The Chamfered Psyche: The Mental Dental Connection”
9:30am to Noon
CE Hours: 2.5 Practice Management
COURSE HANDOUTS
This course explores strategies for working together to improve mental health so we can be our best. Learn how to recognize triggers and warning signs. Identify essential tools and resources. Discover how and when to refer to a mental health professional. Explore and understand mental health terms, common treatments, and therapy options. Gain coping mechanisms and learn how to manage expectations – both our own and those of our patients.
- “Reputation Matters: The ‘No Cost’ Method of Growing Your Practice”
1pm to 4pm
CE Hours: 3 Practice Management
COURSE HANDOUTS
This course demystifies the world of online reviews. We will explore the academic literature and analyze the psychology of online reviews and buying decisions. Learn which review sites are most important and impactful to dental practices. Recognize the systems and tools that ensure success in receiving positive patient reviews. Discover the best way to respond to a negative review.
Dr. Nathan Suter, DDS is a practicing dentist and CEO of Access Teledentistry. He was awarded the 2019 Missouri Dentist of the Year by the Missouri Dental Association and the ADA’s 2020 Top 10 Dentist under 10 years in practice. He is an advocate for underserved communities, developing programs that see the gaps in our dental care delivery system and bringing innovative ideas forward.
Tiffany Grant, RDH is a practicing registered dental hygienist, access to care advocate and COO of Access Teledentistry. She has developed infrastructure that increases access to oral health services, decreasing gaps in dental care delivery systems. Tiffany has received several awards and has been recognized for her support of oral health issues in the state of Missouri.
- Teledentistry “Innovate Your Practice”
9:30am to Noon
CE Hours: 2.5 Clinical
This course goes over the ins and outs of teledentistry, an innovative delivery system that leverages technology to deliver dental services. There’s an opportunity to understand the different types and applications of teledentistry. We will review policy and regulatory issues and build a roadmap from a financial and operational point of view. Lastly, this course will go over techniques for implementing and facilitating a teledentistry appointment.
Dr. Gina Dorfman, DDS is a recognized speaker and author and continually proves herself to be an innovative leader in the field of dentistry. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 1996, earning a degree in Biochemistry. She completed her dental training at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2000 and started her practice near Los Angeles, California, which has expanded to several locations.
- “Life After Dental School-Success Strategies for New Dentists”
11am to 1pm (New Dentist Lunch)
CE Hours: 2 Practice Management
There are many unique challenges facing our new dental graduates today and there are many exciting opportunities for new grads. During your time in dental school, you will learn how to be a great dentist, but there might not be enough time in a day to learn about becoming a strong leader. Dr. Dorfman will be addressing some of the dentistry’s hottest topics and sharing her experience from a new graduate to a successful dental entrepreneur.
- “The Art of Delegating Without Coming Across Like a Witch”
1:30pm to 3:30pm
CE Hours: 2 Practice Management
In this course, we’ll dispel the common myths that prevent us from becoming effective delegators. We will learn how to delegate efficiently, avoid micromanaging, and empower our employees to take ownership of the assigned projects and tasks.
Rick Ritt, BS, MA, EMT Paramedic as a paramedic for over 40 years, Rick has a vast foundation of acute critical care experience. For 20 years he directed the second largest American Heart Association CTC in the country. In 2014 he established Dental Simulation Specialists, Inc. to serve the growing need to increase awareness, patient safety and outcomes in the dental office. In 2010, Rick was awarded the ADSA’s Peter H. Jacobson Distinguished Services Award for his contributions to dentistry. In the ASDA’s nearly 60-year history, this award has been bestowed upon only four recipients who have used their dedication, skills, and tenacity to the betterment of patient care and safety in the area of dental sedation and anesthesia.
- “CPR/BLS”
1pm to 4pm
CE Hours: 3 BLS
Note: 15 person maximum $60.00 Each
Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah, BDS, MPH, FICD became a dentist in 1983, practiced general dentistry and dental screening and health education program. Worked for the Indian Council of Medical Research and WHO screening in rural India as a Research Officer. He studied Epidemiology and completed a residency in Dental Public Health. He worked in Diagnostic Sciences, Public Health Sciences as a faculty and retired as a Tenured Progressor of TAMU COD in 2019. He has provided over 300 CDE programs both nationally and internationally. Dr. Puttaiah is the Scientific Director for the ICD Dental Safety Programs and is the owner of ToothCE LLC, a Dental Safety Education Company based out of Maryland.
- “Practical Dental Infection Control for the Dental Team”
1pm to 5pm
CE Hours: 4 Academic/Clinical
HANDOUTS
This presentation provides an overview of the dental safety needs addressing both bloodborne and airborne diseases impacting dentistry. Topics covered are history of dental infection control, diseases impacting dentistry, classification, use and misuse of germicides, changes to PPE, handwashing and hand care, dental treatment water contamination and control, instrument reprocessing and sterilization monitoring.