The 2024 PEAK I Fall Meeting will be at the Doubletree in Cranberry Township, north of Pittsburgh, from September 26-29, 2024. PEAK Track I is one of two PAGD Mastertracks, and keeps its meeting intentionally smaller for those inclined to learn in a more intimate setting.
Thursday, September 26
Presentations from your Colleagues
PEAK I will continue the format it began in the Fall 2023 meeting, where presenters will show what they learned from previous meetings over dinner on Thursday evening.
Friday, September 27
Stop Asking Clear Aligners to Do Things They Can't
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Therapeutic Botox to Address TMD in the Dental Practice by Dr. Bruce McFarlane
In this lively lecture, orthodontist Dr. Bruce McFarlane will explore the various devices and methods that help overcome the limitations of clear aligners and set up your complex cases for serious success. Participants will walk away with confidence in identifying and overcoming the limitations of clear aligner orthodontics. This will result in better, more assured, and faster clinical outcomes for clear aligner cases. In the second half, Dr. McFarlane will explain how to safely diagnose, formulate, and administer an ideal Botox treatment plan to address the needs of your patients with TMD.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demand for clear aligner therapy worldwide
- Learn the limitations of clear aligners when it comes to challenging movements
- Discover the devices and methods to use for ultimate case execution
- Intro to Botox Basics & Chair-side Setup
- Patient Assessment, Diagnostics & Documentation
- Botox Treatment Plan For Pain Relief By Dosing and Volume
- Injection Technique, Clinical Scenarios and Guidance
AGD Subject Codes - 370 Orthodontics and 010 Basic Science
7.5 Credit Hours Available
Friday Evening - Host Home with Drs. John and Linda Kokai
Saturday, September 28
Advanced Techniques in Dental Restorations: Composite Bonding, Bioactive Materials, and All-Ceramic Crowns by Dr. Daniel Ward
This course explores cutting-edge techniques in dental restorative procedures, focusing on three pivotal areas: direct composite bonding, bioactive dental materials, and all-ceramic crowns. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge in the intricate art of composite bonding using the new simplified shade anterior composites and bulk-fill posterior composites, learning to achieve seamless aesthetic results while preserving dental structure. The course delves into the science behind bioactive materials, emphasizing their role in promoting oral health and extending the longevity of restorations. We will cover the meticulous process of selecting, preparing, fitting and seating all-ceramic crowns. You will become acquainted with basic concepts of proportional and personality-based smile design. Gain expertise to elevate your restorative techniques, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to:
- Place beautiful, simplified shade anterior composite restorations using a specialized matrix system
- Utilize bulk fill posterior composites to conservatively and efficiently restore teeth
- Decrease post-operative sensitivity and increase pulp vitality using bioactive materials
- Select and utilize the ideal all-ceramic crown for each situation and patient
- Use specific treatment protocols for each class of all-ceramic crowns
- Understand proportional and personality-based smile design principles
AGD Subject Code - 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
7.5 Credit Hours Available
Sunday, September 29
Using Digital Dental Photography to Effectively Diagnose, Treatment Plan and Communicate with Patients by Dr. Daniel Ward
This course delves into the essential applications and techniques of digital dental photography. Simplified digital dental cameras can make the process easy and allow all dental team members to use them effectively. Traditional SLR digital cameras can create stunning images but must be specially calibrated. Learn how to set up and use these 2 types of digital camera to take a complete series of dental photographs. Participants will learn hands-on skills in capturing high-quality intraoral and extraoral photographs to enhance treatment planning and patient communication. Photographs are invaluable in smile analysis and design and provide the baseline for treatment. Use photography to elevate your practice and master the intricacies of transforming smiles.
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to:
- Understand the many uses and benefits of using photography in the dental office to allow patients to make informed decisions
- Select, purchase, and set up the appropriate digital dental camera for your office
- Use photographs to diagnose as well as communicate the perfect smile
- Take a standardized series of high-quality dental photos (hands-on)
- Evaluate smiles using proportional and personality-based smile design to create the ideal smile that best matches the patient
AGD Subject Code - 130 Electives
4.0 Credit Hours Available
