Cambridge Institute for Global Oral Health (CIFGOH)

Cambridge Institute for Global Oral Health (CIFGOH) Regional Symposium: Italy/2019

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Palermo, Italy

University of Palermo

23rd to 25th September 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please join other CIFGOH members and experience the multi-cultural history and scenic beauty of Palermo, Italy. The CIFGOH Regional Symposium-Italy/2019 features a variety of internationally experienced dental specialists in pediatric dentistry, geriatric dentistry, community dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics, public health, cancer prevention, and oral medicine & pathology.

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Our CIFGOH study club member-speakers can viewed at the link, Speakers for CIFGOH Regional Symposium: Italy/2019

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We anticipate another excellent exchange of knowledge during this program of superb lecturers.

 

 

 

 

 

Cambridge Institute for Global Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 07/01/2021 through 06/30/2025.

Provider ID# 390396

 

 

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

 

Monday, 23rd September 2019: (Credit Hours: 6.0)

 

08:15am-09:15am:   Dr. Massimiliano Di Giosia: Orofacial Pain/TMD

09:15am-10:15am:   Dr. Massimiliano Di Giosia: Sleep Medicine for Dentists

10:15am-10:30am:   Break

10:30am-11:30am    Dr. Willie Chao: Management of Children & Parents and Frequently Asked Dental Questions

11:30pm-12:30pm:   Dr. Irene Tami-Maury: Cancer Prevention and Control Interventions in Dental Environments

12:30pm-13:30pm    Dr. Takako Tanaka: An overview of Oral Medicine

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Tuesday, 24th September 2019 (Credit Hours: 5.0)

08:00am-09:00am:   Dr. James Hupp: Oral Surgery

09:00am-10:00am:   Dr. Margaret Maclin: Pediatric Dentistry-Management of ECC & Minimally Invasive Dentistry

10:00am-10:15am:   Break

10:15am- 11:15am:  Dr. Oariona Lowe: Dentistry for Special Needs Children

11:15am-12:15pm    Dr. Vince Filanova: Patients with Special Health Care Needs Adults

12:15pm-13:15pm    Dr. Nada Kordab: Defining Community Dentistry and identifying strategies to improve oral health

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Wednesday, 25th September 2019 (Credit Hours: 6.0)

08:00am-09:00am:   Dr. Jean Creasey: New Approaches to Community Dental Prevention and Intervention

09:00am-10:00am:   Dr. Qurrat-ul-anne Yousaf:  Ethical dilemmas in patient care

10:00am-10:15am:   Break

10:15am- 11:15am:  Dr. Helena Tapias: Introduction to Geriatric Dentistry and Dental Treatment to the Aging Population

11:15am-12:15pm    Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos: Restoring ​Dental implants: the past, the present and the future

12:15pm-13:15pm    Dr. Salvatore Florio: Dental implants in the aesthetic area

13:15pm-14:00pm:   Break

14:00pm-15:00pm:   Dr. Giuseppe Gariffo: Dental Implants - Post-extraction Implants and immediate loading

 

Course Goals and Objectives:

 

Dr. Massimiliano Di Giosia: Orofacial Pain/TMD

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand anatomy and function of TMJs

  • Recognize the clinical features of TMJ articular disorders

  • Recognize the clinical features of muscle disorders

  • Understand the principles of basic management of TMD

 

Dr. Massimiliano Di Giosia: Sleep Medicine for Dentists

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
    • Recognize the clinical features of OSA
    • Recognize the clinical features of sleep bruxism
    • Understand the principles of basic management of OSA and sleep bruxism

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Dr. Willie Chao: Management of Children & Parents and Frequently Asked Dental Questions

• The lecture participants should be able to:

  • Understand the management of pediatric dental emergencies and frequently asked questions by parents/caregivers

  • Understand the patient and parent behavior management techniques and treatment options

  • Understand the recommendations and resources provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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Dr. Irene Tami-Maury: Cancer Prevention and Control Interventions in Dental Environments

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the significance of oral cancer, its prevalence and overall survival worldwide

  • List the most common risk factors for oral cancer based on regional data

  • Understand the social determinants for oral cancer

  • Describe different approaches for oral cancer prevention, screening, and early detection.

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Dr. Takako Tanaka: An overview of Oral Medicine

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the common orofacial conditions managed by oral medicine specialists

  • Become familiar with the management of the common orofacial conditions including neuropathic pain disorders and mucocutaneous diseases

  • Conduct evidence-based practices with the medically complex patient.

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Dr. James Hupp: Oral Surgery

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Know key factors to achieving good outcomes in performing dentoalveolar surgery including:

    • patient comfort

    • good visibility

    • proper use of elevators

    • good pre-extraction planning

  • Know the proper management of various forms of dentoalveolar trauma including the management of:

    • avulsed teeth

    • intruded teeth

    • extruded teeth

    • crown fractures

    • root fractures

    • fractured alveolar bone

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Dr. Margaret Maclin: Pediatric Dentistry-Management of ECC & Minimally Invasive Dentistry

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Classify the different stages of ECC

  • Understand and identify risk factors associated with the
    development of ECC

  • Comfortably categorize every patient as high, medium or low risk based on their risk factors

  • Be able to explain and teach ideal preventive measures to families

  • Understand the 2 most commonly used NON-INVASIVE treatment modalities of ECC

  • Determine when each method should be used.

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Dr. Oariona Lowe: Dentistry for Special Needs Children

• The lecture participants should be able to:

  • Define the characteristics of patients diagnosed with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and Cerebral palsy

  • Describe oral manifestations characteristic of these patients

  • Learn behavior management techniques used to treat these patients

  • Understand why dental treatment of these patients require more attention and care.

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Dr. Vince Filanova: Patients with Special Health Care Needs Adults

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • Characteristics of Patients with Down Syndrome and Patients with Cerebral Palsy

  • The Dental/Oral manifestations and concerns Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy

  • The Management and Treatment recommendations for Patients with Down Syndrome and Patients with Cerebral Palsy

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Dr. Nada Kordab: Defining Community Dentistry and identifying strategies to improve oral health

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Be able to define Community Dentistry

  • Be able to discuss determinants of oral healt

  • Become aware of the disparities in the distribution of oral health

  • Be able to discuss the strategies to improve oral health

  • Understand some delivery systems and the financing of oral health care

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Dr. Jean Creasey: New Approaches to Community Dental Prevention and Intervention

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the multiple factors involved in tooth demineralization and re-mineralization

  • Identify prevention focused, evidence based strategies to influence the caries process within a clinical setting

  • Become familiar with techniques for communicating oral health knowledge most likely to inspire behavior change in dental patients

  • Become familiar with the concept of a “virtual dental home” which brings dental access to alternative community settings through utilization of digital technology by trained dental auxiliaries

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Dr. Qurrat-ul-anne Yousaf: Ethical dilemmas in patient care

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Maintain balance between, as health care providers developing treatment recommendations for patients,

    • Professional ethical values

    • Financial gains

 

Dr. Helena Tapias: Introduction to Geriatric Dentistry and Dental Treatment to the Aging Population

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define “Geriatric Dentistry”

  • Understand the demographics and epidemiology of geriatric dentistry conditions

  • Recognize the evidence based science -link between oral and overall health in older adults

  • Discuss cognitive changes (Normal - Abnormal) in older adults patients including Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Provide and overview of dental management of the geriatric patient

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Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos: Restoring ​Dental implants: the past, the present and the future

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the indications for using dental implants

  • Understand treatment outcomes in fixed prosthodontics using dental implants

  • Understand treatment outcomes in removable prosthodontics using dental implants

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Dr. Salvatore Florio: Dental implants in the aesthetic area

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Be able to ecognize the factors that contribute to clinical success in the aesthetic area

  • Be more adept at identifying the most appropriate treatment protocol based on the characteristics of the single case

  • Understand the key factors to consider performing the different treatment protocols

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Dr. Giuseppe Gariffo: Dental Implants - Post-extraction Implants and immediate loading

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and consider the importance of the components of the Smile Line
    • Soft tissue anatomy
    • Management of papilla
    • Presence and position of adjacent teeth
    • Residual bone tissue, vertical, horizontal, interproximal
    • Patient motivation and expectations

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DENTIST REGISTRATION:

No Charge for CIFGOH Study Club Members

US$ 250 for non-CIFGOH Study Club Members

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Format: Lecture

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Speakers' Biographies: CIFGOH Regional Symposium: Italy/2019

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Intended Audience: Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants

 

Prerequisites, previous training, and preparation for conference registration: None

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Conflict of Interest: None of the presenters reported any conflicts of interest

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Cancellation/Refund Policy: Courses which do not receive sufficient enrollment are subject to cancellation. In the event a course is filled or cancelled, Cambridge Institute for Global Oral Health will refund the full tuition. A full refund, less a $500 administrative fee for each course registrant,  will be given for courses if written notification of withdrawal is received and confirmed 45 days prior to the date of the first course of the program.

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CDE Program:

CIFGOH Regional Symposium: Italy/2019

 

Program Dates:

Monday to Wednesday, 23rd to 25th September 2019                                       

 

Location:

University of Palermo; Palermo, Italy