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September 30, 2011 Kevin D. Huff, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Kevin Huff, a general dentist in Dover, Ohio, is a sought-after lecturer on the topic of oral mucosal screening techniques and related risk management and dental ethics. He has lectured around the United States and in Canada and has published numerous articles in General Dentistry, Dentistry Today, Parkell Today, and Dental Economics. He holds the status of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry and has achieved the AGDs coveted Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) award. He is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and has been a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Comprehensive Care at the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland for over 13 years. He is also the Coordinator of Oral Mucosal Screening for the Mercy Medical Center Dental GPR Program in Canton, Ohio, and is Visiting Faculty for Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona.
LASER DENTISTRY
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
1. To give the participant a comprehensive introduction in laser science and clinical use. 2. To provide a hands on experience in laser use that can be used in everyday clinical dentistry.
1. Understand current literature about oral cancer, systemic disease links and screening technologies 2. Describe the elements of a conventional oral cancer screening examination 3. Recognize current adjunctive screening systems 4. Identify risk factors for suspicious oral lesions 5. Understand the science, technology and process of oral mucosal screenings utilizing direct optical fluorescence visualization techniques
Topics
A Synopsis Of Laser Development Over The Last 13 Years Laser-Tissue Interactions The Benefit Of Pain Management By LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) The Versatility Of Fourth Generation Lasers In Hard And Soft Tissue Applications Laser Safety
Topics
Basic Etiology and Risk Factors of Oral Cancer Classic Features of Oral Cancer Potentially Premalignant Appearance Meaning of Standard Care Conventional Oral Exam Adjunctive Visual Screening VELscope Indications and Screening Protocol Is Early Detection Technology Ethical?
8:00 am Registration (course starts at 8:30 am) Dinner is included for Friday evening
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Credits
14 participation credits in Oral Surgery or Oral Medicine. Approximately 18 additional credits can be earned by completing the clinical assignment and case presentation.
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(Limited to 32 Participants)