Dental Professions
Accounts Receivable: Taking Care of the Finances
This workshop focuses on planning office finances and maintaining effective accounts receivable control in the dental office. You will learn how to present the cost of
treatment and financial plans, develop a tracking system for pre-determinations and patient estimates so they do not fall between the cracks, use systems and statistics for efficient
accounts receivable controls, and produce effective collections and follow-up procedures. This is an interactive workshop directed to people working in dental offices.
ABBOTSFORD - Marshall Road annex
(20206 HLTH DP27 A3A) Paddy Briggs, 1 session, Sat, 9 am–noon, $60. Mar 27
A Unique Workshop: Hands-on with Cavitron Ultrasonics Systems
Join us for a highly progressive, unique ultrasonics workshop that will take you to the next level in patient care and help you meet the demands of today’s non-surgical periodontal therapy. This interactive session will give participants the opportunity to maximize their current ultrasonic knowledge and skills and achieve an advanced level of clinical confidence using ultrasonic instrumentation. The course facilitator will go beyond the traditional lecture format to present scientific and practical information that will bring immediate benefits to your practice. The application of ergonomics will be a focus of this program. Case studies will be examined and an open forum will be offered to problem solve clinical issues experienced by the participants. Sponsored by Dentsply Canada.
ABBOTSFORD - Marshall Road annex
(20211 HLTH DP194 A3A) Dentsply Canada, 1 session, Sat, 1-4 pm, $60. Feb 27
Contemporary Ultrasonics Instrumentation: Theory
Traditionally held theories related to the use of power scalers were confined primarily to clients with heavy supra-gingival deposits. However, this theory has changed. Due to a aradigm shift in the philosophy of periodontal therapy, the improvement of ultrasonic insert design, and advancements in ultrasonic technology, prominent thought leaders and clinicians are suggesting that these devices can become the primary instruments for periodontal debridement. This course will provide a comparison of ultrasonic technologies and an examination of the effectiveness, safety, and application of ultrasonic scaling techniques. Attention will be given to insert evaluation, selection, and adaptation. Typodonts and various magnetostrictive inserts will be provided for registrant participation. Sponsored by Dentsply Canada.
ABBOTSFORD - Marshall Road annex
(20210 HLTH DP193 A3A) Dentsply Canada, 1 session, Sat, 9 am-noon, $60. Feb 27
Orthodontics for the Dental Assistant & Dental Hygienist — New
Dental hygienists and dental assistants are essential members of the orthodontic team who help ensure successful treatment outcome. This course will cover:
• why orthodontic treatment is more than just aesthetics
• the importance and difficulties of oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment
• orthodontic appliances available: fixed and removable (including how they work, how they should be maintained, and cautions about them)
• concerns regarding adolescent orthodontic patients
• concerns regarding adult orthodontic patients
• oral home care aids.
ABBOTSFORD Marshall Road annex
(20212 HLTH DP202 A3A) Dr. Julia Ng, 1 session, Wed, 6:30-9:30 pm, $60. Mar 24
Orthodontics for the Dentist — New
Early orthodontic screening allows the timely detection of orthodontic problems as well as a better opportunity to provide more effective treatment. Early interceptive orthodontic treatment often prevents more serious problems and possibly more complex treatment later on. This course will cover:
• Timing of orthodontic screening and a checklist of what should be reviewed
• Various interceptive treatments for non-skeletal and skeletal problems
• Non skeletal problems, including occlusal relationship problems in the transverse, A–P and vertical dimensions, problems in eruption, and space-related problems
• Skeletal problems in the transverse, A–P and vertical dimensions, including caveats of interceptive treatment
• When to involve an orthodontist
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40083 HLTH DP203 A3A) Dr. Julia Ng, 1 session, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $60. May 12
Instructor: Dr. Julia Ng is a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics. Her interest in orthodontics research resulted in articles published in the American Journal of
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Ng recently moved to Abbotsford and maintains a private practice in the city.
Tobacco Cessation
Brief clinical tobacco intervention, offered consistently by health practitioners, is considered to be one of the most effective systems for reducing tobacco use. This course will provide information on how you can address tobacco use with your patients, and how to help
them, both if they are ready to quit or if they are not. Brief clinical intervention takes about 3–5 minutes per tobacco user. This course covers ideas on how to address tobacco use, the components or addiction, and free resources available to all British Columbians.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20213 HLTH DP186 A3A) Geraldine Griggs, 1 session, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $60. Mar 17
The Role of Dentistry in Total Body Health
This course will provide you with insight in the current and future role of dentistry in the field of total body health. Traditionally the role of dentistry has been limited to the maintenance of good oral health; however, dentistry has expanded recently into other fields such as cosmetics, oral cancer screening, management of chronic head and neck pain, and management and prevention of sleep-disordered breathing. We have begun to understand that some ailments could very well be connected to others and we have to approach cases in
a holistic and interdisciplinary manner. Cooperation between different health practitioners is essential in order to solve some of these chronic ailments. Quite frequently symptoms will
appear in the head and neck area and, specifically, in the oral cavity. Dentistry can play an important role in the co-treatment of some of these cases. This course will be of interest to dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, chiropractors, physical therapists, physicians, and anyone with a general interest in this topic. It will be presented in a multimedia format.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40082 HLTH DP24 A3A) Dr. Edmund Liem, 1 session, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $60. May 26
TMD Revisited
This course will cover the basics of diagnosis and treatment of TMD followed with a new insight into the controversies that still exist in the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic condition. It
is also important to understand the current guidelines regarding the diagnosis and treatment of TMD. One of the topics that will be discussed is whether this condition should be approached
from a medical or dental model. Any dental professional who inserts a bruxing guard should have knowledge about this topic. This course will be of interest to general and cosmetic dentists, and dental assistants.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20224 HLTH DP25 A3A) Dr. Edmund Liem, 1 session, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $60. Apr 7
Instructor: Dr. Edmund Liem has been in general dentistry for 27 years and actively serves as a valued member of the Certified Dental Assistant program advisory committee at UFV.
What’s New in Dentistry in 2010?
This course will provide an overview of current products and equipment, including the latest in hygiene, restorative, and specialty items that may be useful in your practice. Benefits of these products will be discussed and there will be opportunities for questions. Learn how to integrate into your practice the newest advances in teeth whitening, oral home care, resin bonding, lasers, impression material, etc. Update yourself on the latest and greatest equipment available, as well as the tried-and-true favourites. We will review equipment maintenance and provide practical suggestions for use and care guidelines. This is an “information only” course
— no sales.
ABBOTSFORD - Marshall Road annex
(40084 HLTH DP174 A3A) Shannon Sewell, 1 session, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $60. Jun 2
Prosthodontic Theory
This course is for licensed CDAs and hygienists who have a minimum of one year’s experience. It covers five basic prosthodontic procedures: fabricating provisional restoration, trying on provisional restorations and adjusting occlusion outside the mouth, cementing provisional restorations, removing provisional cement, and removing provisional restorations. CDAs who have successfully completed the theory and clinical course, and have been recognized by the College of Dental Surgeons, may legally perform these procedures under the supervision of a dentist. This course is offered via correspondence or online. You can start anytime during the year. The theory component is $210.
Instructor is Cathy Larson. Clinical: The clinical component will be offered in the spring if demand warrants.
For complete details, contact Heather Chapman at 604-864-4626 or 1-888-504-7441, local 4626, or heather.chapman@ufv.ca
Last Updated December 7, 2009
