Team/Sports Dentist Course

Sports Dentistry:101
This introduction to becoming a team dentist follows the journey of one dentist and how he used sports dentistry to create a private practice that he wanted to have from scratch. He will explore where the greatest opportunities may lie for building a practice by becoming a team dentist. It is not magic, it takes lots of time and work, but it is really fun and rewarding and guaranteed you will meet lots of great people along the way.

Hands-on Appliance creation
Fabrication of Pressure Thermoforming Appliances In this course participants will learn the various types of appliances that are available for in-house fabrication and some of the problems with the over the counter variety. The difference between vacuum made and pressure made will be demonstrated. The technique for pressure thermoforming provides the best combination of comfort, protection and acceptance. Appliances demonstrated will focus on athletic mouthguards and may include bruxism splints, model duplication, orthodontic retainers, crown and bridge stents for provisionals, bleaching trays and other appliances.

Glucocorticoids - Clinical Use, Side Effects and Wash-out Periods

Considering the details of drug therapy help personalize care and abide by the antidoping code to select the most clinically-appropriate and safest medicines for athletes. Glucocorticoids, with their many beneficial uses, also have side effects that impact athletes and have wash-out periods that must be closely observed for competitive athletes. This lecture will explore clinical considerations and use of glucocorticoids in dentistry, short or longer-term effects on athlete health, and the status in sport.

The Profit Taker Program - Use of a Novel Nanotechnology Platform and Tax R&D Programs to Improve Patient Clinical Outcomes and the Profitability of Your Dental Practice

A detailed review of the science behind a proprietary NanoMetallic Silver Oxide Technology platform which is not only a targeted Antimicrobial but, it is also a powerful Wound-healing, BioFilm and Smear layer-reducing agent that has been shown in the peer-reviewed literature to be safe for human ingestion and NOT chemotoxic to humans. This unique Nanotechnology is both synergistic and potentiating with nearly ALL classes of Antibiotics and also supports improved homeostasis in both the oral and gut microbiomes. This unique Nanotechnology is not only capable of dramatically improving patient outcomes but it can also help qualify your dental business for significant R&D Tax credits. These Tax credits can have a significant impact on your business's Free Cash Flow/ Profit and its ultimate resale value. In this Lecture, you will hear from one of the world's leading Nanotechnology experts in Dentistry who is also an outspoken critic of many commonly used chemotoxic ingredients in Dentistry.

Temporomandibular Tension in Athletes

Description: Anatomical and pathophysiological reasons that we are seeing an increase in TMJ in the Athlete. Etiologies that are different then the normal demographic of people that experience TMJ. Treatment options pertaining to mouthguards, pharmacotherapy and occupational therapy.

Title: Early intervention for jaw sprain/strain in sports, specifically concussion, whiplash, blows to the jaw.

Description: Sports injuries to the head, neck and jaw can progress to long-term headache, TMD and facial pain conditions. This session will outline the importance of early intervention to address the jaw sprain/strain component of blows to the jaw, whiplash and concussion and evidenced-based strategies to prevent chronic pain. The presentation will review all of the effected regions both anatomically and neurophysiologically to improve sports dentists' understanding of the "how, why and what" associated with common sports injuries to the head, neck and jaw.

Mixed Martial Arts Combat Sport Event Preparation, Athlete Evaluation and Review of Sport Specific Injuries

Understand the event preparation for a Mixed Martial Arts large event show, athlete preparation for the event, injuries specific to the combat sport including TBI, learning the types of impact forces related to the sports potential injuries and steps to mitigate. 

Additive Manufacturing in Sports Dentistry

This presentation explores the innovative application of 3D printing technology to the field of sports dentistry. Attendees will learn an update on different additive manufacturing techniques and their application in sports dentistry. The presentation shares research findings examining 3D printed material properties and comparison to traditional materials. The session provides a comprehensive view of the evolving intersection of technology and sports dentistry.

Emerging Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial Pain
Emerging Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Orofacial Pain. Chronic orofacial pain (COFP) is relatively common with approximately 7% of the general population reporting such symptoms which concomitantly occur with other somatic symptoms that cannot be adequately explained by known organic pathology. While the etiology of COFP is far from certain, there is compatible evidence of central nervous system sensitization and neural reorganization in the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. The trigeminal pain system presents many sites for potential neural dysregulation. The trigeminal brainstem sensory nuclear complex is an important site for craniofacial nociceptive transmission and may be a key region of neuroplasticity and central sensitization. There is a growing body of literature that identifies morphological abnormalities in the brains of individuals with chronic pain conditions such chronic oro-facial pain, migraine, chronic back pain, chronic tension type headache and irritable bowel syndrome. This course is designed to update the clinician with deployable contemporary diagnostic and treatment algorithms in our ongoing efforts to responsibly manage orofacial pain.

The presentation will review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of tendinopathy. We will also review diagnostic imaging of tendinopathy, including ultrasound and MRI. The latest treatment options for tendinopathy will also be reviewed, including both nonoperative and operative treatment options. We will also discuss the indications for the treatment of athletes with tendinopathy. 

Splinting Traumatised Teeth in Sport

To show delegates when splinting is appropriate after a dental trauma in sport and what type of splinting material should be used. To investigate how long a splint should be left in place. To look at the techniques for splinting.

The Dentist and Athletic Trainer Relationship in the NHL
Describe the common needs of a dentist at the NHL level of sport. Discuss the "soft skills" it takes to be a collaborative member of a sports medicine team to best serve the professional athlete.