Member Benefit Course

(The Nassau County Dental Society Designates this Activity for 2 CEU)

COURSE TITLE

“To Save or Extract a Tooth: That is the Question”

 DATE/TIME

Thursday, November 21, 2024
7:30pm-9:30pm

LOCATION

IN-PERSON
NCDS Headquarters
377 Oak Street, Suite 204, Garden City, NY 11530

COURSE DESCRIPTION/ EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Description: One of the biggest debates in dentistry today is whether to save or extract a tooth. One does not want to fall into the old adage, “that if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”. All too often, the restorative dentist is left with the ominous task of creating an esthetic restoration for a compromised tooth, dental implant, or a fixed partial denture. This course will review the factors that influence clinical success, helping the dentist to identify what success is and its relationship to patient expectations. The presentation will review parameters and help the participant to develop a thought process which can be used when making the decision to salvage a tooth and how one should consider its replacement in the event that it is non-restorable. Ultimately, the discussion will turn to the decision as to whether a tooth‐borne bridge or dental implant is indicated.

Objectives:

• Discuss the factors which influence clinical success and treatment outcome
• Review the periodontal, restorative, and endodontic considerations when salvaging a compromised tooth
• Develop a decision-making process to follow when deciding if a tooth should be salvaged or extracted and why it may be the treatment of choice
• Examine the limitations when salvaging or extracting a tooth and how this may impact patient expectations
• Identify the parameters when considering a replacement for a tooth with a tooth-borne bridge or dental implant 

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lecture, PowerPoint presentation and Q&A

SPEAKER
Dr. Robert Miller

Dr. Robert J. Miller received his dental degree from Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry in 1984. He received his Certificate for Advanced Graduate Study in periodontics from Boston University in 1986 and maintains a private periodontal practice in Plantation, Florida for over 30 years. Dr. Miller has lectured nationally and internationally on implant dentistry and guided bone regeneration. He is an active member of the Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, and is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He has a courtesy appointment with the Community Based division program at the University of Florida Hialeah Dental Clinic and Boston University School of Dentistry. He is involved in educating the residents and dental students in both periodontology and implant surgery. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None

SPONSOR

Straumann

 
REGISTRATION FEES

NCDS ADA Member Dentists No Fee
NCDS Associate member Dentists No Fee
Other Component ADA Member Dentists $10.00
Non-Dentist Staff $10.00
Non-Member Dentists $50.00

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Pre-registration is required for all courses. Payment is due upon registration (where applicable). Refunds will be issued if we are notified more than 24 hours prior to the event start time; credits for future courses will not be provided. The schedule is subject to change.

Please call us at 516-227-1112 if you have any questions about this lecture. To view our courses by month, click on the calendar tab at www.nassaudental.org. 

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This Course is Sold Out!

Registration Closes at Midnight 11/15/24.   However, being an In-person course, registration may close earlier if room capacity is reached.

NOTE: Failure to attend a course you have registered for without canceling 24 hours in advance will result in a $50 fee and the inability to register for any future courses until the fee is paid.

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