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AGD PACE approved courses are valued at 2 CE credits.
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Maxillary Anesthesia – Increasing the Success of Injection Techniques

Speaker:Drs. Morton Rosenberg and John Yagiela

Synopsis:
Learn about three maxillary nerve block injection techniques: the infraorbital, posterior superior and maxillary. Although these techniques are infrequently used, they can be easily learned and especially helpful with procedures involving multiple teeth.

Mandibular Anesthesia – Increasing the Success of Injection Techniques

Speaker:Drs. Morton Rosenberg and John Yagiela

Synopsis:
Blockade of the inferior alveolar nerve is the most commonly desired goal of mandibular anesthesia. Mandibular anesthesia depends on successfully blocking branches of the trigeminal nerve, especially the inferior alveolar nerve, which supplies the mandibular teeth and surrounding soft tissue.This course will discuss three mandibular nerve block injection techniques – the Inferior Alveolar, the Gow-Gates and the Akinosi technique.

Today’s Practice Guidance for Infection Control––2006

Speaker:Dr. Margaret I. Scarlett

Synopsis:
Learn basic information on potential routes of transmission of infectious agents in the dental health setting. These include chain of infection, modes of transmission of infection, infection control principles, aseptic techniques in practice and care for dental healthcare professionals, personal protection and the importance of prevention of occupational injury in the dental office. Assessment and monitoring of infection control practices also are described.

Direct Composite Artistry: Predictable, Practical, Profitable

Speaker:Michael J. Melkers, DDS, FAGD

Synopsis:
In this program, participants will learn about the characteristics of composites, including instrumentation and techniques from placement to finishing, the use of brushes for anterior composites mastery, color mapping and fee considerations. We will follow an actual case treated with class III-IV restorations and direct composite veneers in the anterior dentition. They will also learn and utilize a lingual putty technique that takes the guess work out of anatomical build-ups and helps make incisal characterization more predictable.