ADAA/AGD 2004 Annual Conference Program: Anaheim, California--July 8-11, 2004: The Wonderful World of Dentistry.Welcome to ADAA's 80th Annual Conference. Anther anther, pollen-bearing structure of the stamen of a flower, usually borne on a slender stalk called the filament. Each anther generally consists of two pollen sacs, which open when the pollen is mature. milestone of achievement for the professional dental assistants of America. As we prepare to participate in this worthwhile yearly activity, I invite you to reflect on the accomplishments of our association during the past year as we maintained programs of education service to the U. S. Army, launched a recognition program with the American College of Prosthodontists and continued our rewarding partnership with the Academy of General Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), n.pr a nonprofit, international organization dedicated to serving the needs and representing the general interests of dental professionals. in bringing you a supermarket of education, social events and leisure activities known as the Annual Conference. In addition to AGD AGD amebic gill disease. , we are pleased to acknowledge the American Association of Women Dentists as we share education and goodwill here in sunny southern California. So learn and profit, relax and enjoy. All these things are waiting for you. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Dentistry! Kay Mosley, CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. ADAA ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America ADAA American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Art Dealers Association of America (since 1962; New York City, NY, USA) ADAA Aberdeen and District Angling Association President 2003-2004 It is my pleasure to welcome you to Anaheim, California, and the Academy of General Dentistry's 52nd Annual Meeting. We are proud to share the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. with the American Dental Assistants Association and the American Association of Women Dentists. This Annual Meeting on-site program book includes all of the information that you will need to gain maximum benefit from the next few days; all of the great education, tours and events. If you prefer a digital version of the book, go to the resource pavilion to download the at-a-glance schedule onto your Palm-programmed PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . Take advantage of this time during the AGD Annual Meeting to network with your peers. Take time to say hello to someone who you have not had the pleasure of meeting. Enjoy Anaheim and all the city and surrounding areas have to offer. John D. Chandler, DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S , MAGD MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry MAGD Military Aid to Government Departments AGD President 2003-2004 Welcome to AAWD's 83rd Annual Meeting, Enriching and Nurturing the Diverse Lives of Women Dentists. We are happy to once again team up with the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Assistants Association for what we are certain will be fun-filled education, networking and friendship. Be sure to come to our Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 10th as we pay tribute to past award recipients of the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor (March 14, 1833 - October 3, 1910) was the first American female dentist. Early life Lucy Hobbs was born on March 14, 1833 in Constable, New York. She entered the working world by teaching school for ten years in Michigan. Award, the highest award bestowed upon an AAWD AAWD American Association of Women Dentists AAWD Anti Air Warfare Destroyer member. At this meeting we will award the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award to 2003's recipient, Dr. Trucia Drummond. We are also excited to welcome a host of excellent speakers and seminars designed especially for you. Whether you are a student, recent graduate or a seasoned professional--stop by and learn for yourself why AAWD is the premier organization for women dentists. Jean Furuyama, DDS AAWD President 2004 Annual Conference Daily Schedule Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Credentialing Convention Center, ADAA Registration Booth 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Course Managers' Orientation Marriott Salon A 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm New Delegate Orientation Marriott Salon A 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. Marriott Salons C & D Thursday, July 8, 2004 8:00 am - 9:15 am District Caucuses #1 Marriott Salon A #2 Marriott Salon B #3 Marriott Salon C #4 Marriott Salon D #5 Marriott Salon G #6 Marriott Salon H #7 Marriott Salon J #8 Marriott Salon K #9 Marriott OCB OCB Organizational Citizenship Behavior OCB Oregon Commission for the Blind OCB Old Country Buffet (restaurant) OCB Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio/TV Marti) OCB Oil Circuit Breaker Salon 1 #10 Marriott OCB Salon 2 #11 Marriott OCB Salon 3 #12 Marriott OCB Salon 4 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Silent Auction Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 9:30 am - 11:30 am A01 Points on Piercing: Oral Health and Home Care Considerations Betsy Reynolds. RDH RDH abbr. Registered Dental Hygienist RDH, n an abbreviation for registered dental hygienist. , MS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 212B 9:30 am - 11:30 am A02 The Role of the Dental Assistant in the Invisalign Practice David Alpan, DDS, MSD (MicroSoft Diagnostics) A utility that accompanied Windows 3.1 and DOS 6 that reported on the internal configuration of the PC. A variety of information on disks, video, drivers, IRQs and port addresses was provided. Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 205A 11:30 am - Noon Credentialing Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Ways & Means Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm First House of Delegates House of Delegates n. The lower house of the state legislature in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Convocation Ceremony Meet the Candidates Marriott Marquis NE 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm A03 Resources for Promoting Oral Fitness Gail Stoops, RDH Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 212B 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm A04 Enhancing Dental Assistants' Selling Skills Victoria Wallace, CDA, RDA RDA abbr. recommended daily allowance Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are quantities of nutrients in the diet that are required to maintain good health in people. Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 205A 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm * Exhibits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADAA/AGD Welcome Reception Convention Center Exhibit Hall 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ADAAF ADAAF American Dental Assistants Association Foundation Mystery Play &Auction Marriott Marquis NW Friday, July 9, 2004 Balloting 6:30 am - 8:00 am Marriott Gold Key I 6:45 am - 9:15 am BREAKFAST FORUMS (Continental Breakfast) A05 Noshing to Knowledge--OSAP Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture Marriott Salon AB A06 Electronic Transactions in Dentistry Jackie Tadsen Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture Marriott Salon CD 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Silent Auction Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Ways & Means Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 9:30 am - 10:30 am Gala Ticket Exchange Marriott Gold Key II 9:30 am - 10:30 am ADAA/DANB Forum Marriott OCB Salon 4 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Exhibits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 11:00 am - 12:30 pm REFERENCE COMMITTEES Budget Reference Committee I Marriott Salon G Bylaws The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management. Bylaws may specify the qualifications, rights, and liabilities of membership, and the powers, duties, and grounds for the dissolution of an Reference Committee 2 Marriott Salon H Resolutions Reference Committee 3 Marriott Salon J Noon - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--Free Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm A07 Impressions &Temporaries: "No Fuss--No Muss" (Participation) Howard Glazer, DDS, FAGD FAGD Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry FAGD Florida Academy of General Dentistry Credit Hours: 2--Participation Marriott Salon K 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm A08 Communication--Your Key to Success Linda L. Miles, CSP (1) (Certified Systems Professional) An earlier award for successful completion of an ICCP examination in systems development. See ICCP. (2) (Commerce Service P , CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. (co-sponsored by AAWD) Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 203B 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Membership Summit with Linda L. Miles, CSP, CMC Marn;ott Salon A 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm District Caucuses #1 Marriott Salon A #2 Marriott Salon B #3 Marriott Salon C #4 Marriott Salon D #5 Marriott Salon G #6 Marriott Salon H #7 Marriott Salon J #8 Marriott Salon K #9 Marriott OCB Salon 1 #10 Marriott OCB Salon 2 #11 Marriott OCB Salon 4 #12 Marriott OCB Salon 5 Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:30 am - 7:30 am District Caucuses (if needed) Same room assignments as Friday, July 9, 4:15 - 4:45 pm 7:30 am - 8:00 am Second Balloting (if needed) Marriott Gold Key I 8:00 am - 10:00 am A09 Diagnosis & Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions Michael Finkelstein, DDS, MS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Convention Center Room 202B 8:00 am - 10:00 am A10 Empowering Yourself to Recognize & Maximize Your Future Opportunities Alvenia Rhea rhea, in zoology rhea (rē`ə), common name for a South American bird of the family Rheidae, which is related to the ostrich. Weighing from 44 to 55 lb (20–25 kg) and standing up to 60 in. Albright, PhD (co-sponsored by AAWD) Credit Hours: None Convention Center Room 205A 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Silent Auction Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 9:00 am - 2:00 pm * Exhibits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 9:30 am - 9:45 am Credentialing Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Ways & Means Tables Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Second House of Delegates Marriott Marquis NE Noon - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--Free Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm All How Shocking: The ABCs of AEDs & CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac (Participation) Paul Gresko, EMT See Efficient markets theory. , BS Credit Hours: 3.5 Convention Center Room 205A 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm L24 Women's Health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. : Medical & Dental Considerations Barbara Steinberg, DDS (co-sponsored by AGD) Credit Hours: 3.5 Convention Center Room 201AB 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm President's Gala Marriott Salons A-E A-E, AE above-elbow; see under amputation. Sunday. July 11, 2004 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting Marriott Salons A & B PRESIDENT'S GALA--A13 Saturday, July 10, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Cocktails at 6:30 PM (cash bar) $75 Pre-registration; $85 on-site GALA TICKET EXCHANGE The voucher you received for the Gala must be exchanged for a ticket at the Gala Ticket Exchange Table. Ticket exchanges will be handled during the half hour immediately following education. Friday, July 9, 9:30 am - 10:30 am Gold Key II, Marriott Hotel Anyone holding a voucher who has NOT exchanged it for a ticket by Noon Friday should see their District Trustee for last minute seating assistance. Conference Support COUNCIL ON ANNUAL CONFERENCE Kristy Borquez, CDA, RDAEF, FADAA FADAA Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Chairman, Granada Hills, CA Angela M. Swatts, CDA, EFDA EFDA European Fusion Development Agreement EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA Equipment Facilities Design Authorization Vice Chairman, Indianapolis, IN ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUB-COMMIITTEES 2003 Annual Conference Minutes Review Susan Camizzi, CDA Chairman, Buffalo, NY Mary Harrison, CDA, EFDA, EFODA Portland, OR Lane Wright, CDA, RDA Concord, CA Awards Debra L. Von Alman, CDA, RDA Chairman, Richfield, MN Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA San Francisco, CA Annamaria Phillips, CDA, EFDA, MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration Parker, CO SGM SGM abbr. sergeant major Stephen E. Spadaro Ft. Sam Houston, TX Credentials Mary Harrison, CDA, EFDA, EFODA Chairman, Portland, OR Lane Wright, CDA, RDA Concord, CA Elections and Balloting Susan Camizzi, CDA Chairman, Buffalo, NY Mary Harrison, CDA, EFDA, EFODA Chairman, Portland, OR Nominations Susan Camizzi, CDA Chairman, Buffalo, NY Mary Harrison, CDA, EFDA, EFODA Portland, OR Denise E. Hendley Kansas City, KS COUNCIL ON GOVERNANCE Kimberly G. Bland, CDA, EFDA, EFOA EFOA European Fuels Oxygenates Association Chairman, Bradenton, FL Susan M. Rexroat, CDA, CDPMA Vice Chairman, Winter Haven, FL Conference Rules Betty Thorpe, CDA University City, TX ADAA OFFICERS & TRUSTEES 2003-04 Kay Mosley, CDA ADAA President Kristy S. Borquez, CDA, RDAEF, FADAA ADAA President-Elect Debra L. Von Alman, CDA, RDA ADAA Vice President Kimberly G. Bland, CDA, EFDA, EEOA EEOA Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ADAA Secretary Karen Waide, CDA, EFDA ADAA Immediate Past President Sue-Ellen M. Casey, CDA ADAA First District Trustee Sarah L. Gresko, CDA, RDA ADAA Second District Trustee Barbara A. Hickey, COA (Certificate Of Authenticity) A document that accompanies software which states that it is an original package from the manufacturer. It generally includes a seal with a difficult-to-copy emblem such as a holographic image. ADAA Third District Trustee Bettie S. Rogers, CDA ADAA Fourth District Trustee Susan M. Rexroat, CDA, CDPMA ADAA Fifth District Trustee Angela M. Swatts, CDA, EFDA ADAA Sixth DistrictTrustee Natalie Kaweckyj, RDA, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, FADAA ADAA Seventh District Trustee Shelley B. Douglas ADAA Eighth District Trustee Marthann Dafft ADAA Ninth District Trustee Bonnie L. Marshall, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, AAS, FADAA ADAA Tenth District Trustee Sheryl Stuewe, CDA ADAA Eleventh District Trustee Claudia G. Pohl, CDA, RDA ADAA Twelfth District Trustee ADAA CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF Lawrence H. Sepin, Executive Director Douglas McDonough Assistant Executive Director & Director of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Blake, CDA, EFDA, FADAA Director of Education & Professional Relations Isabel Guillen, Data Entry Coordinator Jewel Harris, Accounting Manager Dennis Marrell Membership Development Manager Barbara McDonough Publications Production Editor Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA Editorial Director Robert Palmer, Advertising Sales Manager Santos Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
Information Support Nancy Rodriguez Senior Information Systems Analyst Roberta Worm, CDA, Manager of Meetings & Board Finances & Services ADAA Education Thursday, July 8, 2004 A01 Points on Piercing: Oral Health and Home Care Considerations Betsy Reynolds, RDH, MS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective 9:30 am - 11:30 am Convention Center 212B As orofacial piercings become more common, the healthcare professional must become more familiar with the unique healing dynamics, potential post-piercing sequelae sequelae Clinical medicine The consequences of a particular condition or therapeutic intervention , piercing care strategies, and dental implications associated with this trend. Presented in a relaxed, multimedia forum utilizing specific case studies, the participant will learn about eplthelialization of piercings, irritations and infections, care of piercings, considerations for orofacial piercings, oral examination strategies, and case studies. With an MS Degree in Oral Biology oral biology n. The study of the biological phenomena associated with the mouth in health and in disease. from the University of Washington, Ms. Reynolds has held teaching positions emphasizing the dental sciences at numerous dental and dental hygiene dental hygiene n. The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease. Also called oral hygiene. schools. She is involved with several private practices as a hygienist. Currently, Betsy resides in the Denver, Colorado, area where she is an Associate Professor in the dental and dental hygiene departments at the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
A02 The Role of the Dental Assistant in the Invisalign Practice David Alpan, DDS, MSD Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Fellowship--AC4; Mastership--M5B 9:30 am - 11:30 am Convention Center 205A A two-hour presentation introducing Invisiallgn to dental assistants and describing the important role dental assistants play in making an Invisalign practice successful. Topics include patient education, record keeping, photography, and marketing Invisalign. Dr. David Alpan is an early adopter of the Invisalign Procedure ('99) and a Clinical speaker for Align Technology. He founded Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontic treatment The process of straightening teeth to correct their appearance and function. Mentioned in: Tooth Extraction Planning and provides treatment planning through OTP (1) (One Time Programmable) Refers to programming content or logic into chips such as EPROMs and EEPROMs, which cannot be reversed. See antifuse. (2) (One Time P and other services. A private practitioner for over four years, he has offices in Beverly Hi& Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Dr. Alpan graduated from the University of the Pacific with a DDS in 1996, and earned a Certificate in Orthodontics orthodontics: see dentistry. in 1998 and his MSD in 1998. A03 Resources for Promoting Oral Fitness Gail Stoops, RDH Credit Hours: 2- Lecture Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Center 212B Scientific evidence confirms that achieving an optimal level of oral health improves and strengthens the quality of life. By understanding and working with the realities of human behavior, a dental professional can establish a care continuum, which promotes and supports improved clinical outcomes. Topics for this fast-paced and interactive program include: developing yourself, the dental professional as a resource; building quality patient/clinician relationships; and utilizing social motivation and behavioral psychology behavioral psychology n. See behaviorism. to promote the process of change. Patient and product assessment skills will be defined, as they relate to individualized needs-based and evidence-based recommendations. Audience interaction is encouraged as product resources are reviewed and evaluated. Gail Stoops has 23 years of experience as a clinical hygienist and is a graduate of the Ace Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She has served in local, state, regional and national professional association positions including President of the American Dental Hygienists Association American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association of dental hygienists in the United States created to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the United States . Ms. Stoops is the creator and presenter of clinically oriented continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). courses. Am inventor of a low aerosol suction tip, she also serves as a part-time educator for Philips Oral Healthcare. A04 Enhancing Dental Assistants' Selling Skills Victoria Wallace, CDA, RDA Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Center 205A Attending this presentation will revitalize your love of dentistry and working in the dental profession. It is a basic, easy to audit lecture that will describe the importance of education and dental procedures. It is not learning how to "Hard sell" but to know and feel good about what you have to Offer the patient on a day-to-day basis. This course will help with verbal skills and presentation skills. Victoria will entertain and excite you, and make you feel like you are a very important part of the producing team! She will help you realize how important it is achieve one goal after another, which will enhance your competence that in rum elevates your confidence. The more confident you are the better life is! Come join in for some fun, and maybe even a goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. or two. Victoria Wallace has been a CDA, RDA since 1976. She assisted in general practices until the early '90s when she became involved in cosmetic dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Definition Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of dental treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth. Purpose . When tooth whitening tooth whitening Dentistry Any process is intended to whiten yellowed or stained teeth Complications Improperly applied, whiteners have been associated with tooth disintegration. See Cosmetic dentistry. was in it's infancy, she researched arm worked with thousands of whitening whit·en·ing n. 1. An agent used to make something white or whiter. 2. The act or process of making white or whiter. Noun 1. cases, including focus on tetracycline tetracycline (tĕ'trəsī`klēn), any of a group of antibiotics produced by bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. They are effective against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, interfering with protein patients. Ms. Wallace spends most of her time educating dental professionals on new products and procedures. She has been with Ultradent Products, Inc., since 1996, first as a Product Education Specialist, and for the past five years as West Coast Regional Manager. An active member of the ADAA, she serves on the Board of the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation and is currently working towards her Fellowship for the ADAA. Friday, July 9, 2004 A05 Noshing to Knowledge--OSAP (Breakfast Forum) Continental Breakfast Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture Fellowship--P2; Mastership--MI Onske Fee: Member/S35 Nonmember/S50 6:45 am - 9:15 am Marriott Salon AB Noshing to Knowledge is an inventive review of the new CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry designed specifically for dental assistants. Presentation format will be that of a progressive breakfast. Attendees will start their meal program at one of four stations. Every 20 minutes the groups will move to another presenter. Topics to be covered include effective instrument sterilization, proper hand hygiene, selection and use of personal protective equipment and clinical contact surfaces--disinfect, cover, or both. The program will end with a plenary review of the impact that the new Guidelines will have on dental practice followed by a discussion period. The four presenters are noted infection control and prevention consultants and active members of the Organization for Safety & Asepsis asepsis: see antiseptic. Procedures (OSAP OSAP, n.pr an abbreviation for the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, a nonprofit organization that consists of dental and health care professionals and others interested in promoting infection control and effective health and safety ). They are Leslie Canham, RDA; Sandra Laderas, RDAEF, CDA, MA; Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA; and Ginny Jorgensen, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, AAS. A06 Electronic Transactions in Dentistry (Breakfast Forum) Jackie Tadsen Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective Onsite Fee: Member/$35 Nonmember/$50 6:45 am - 9:15 am Marriott Salon CD See how Electronic Transactions will provide essential tools for your dental practice and be guided through the processes and results of incorporating electronic transactions into your office. It will include an overview of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, today. You'll learn: * What is EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. ? * How it works and the benefits * Paper vs. electronic claims * Choices of electronic claim transmission "highways" * Not just claims anymore; what's in store for your practice in the future? This panel discussion includes members of insurance companies and practice management software vendors, and will conclude with a question and answer period. Jackie Tadsen serves as Director of Channel Marketing with WebMD Dental, a service of WebMD Envoy In this role, Ms. Tadsen is responsible for the growth and advancement of the full range of batch and real-time technology solutions, designed to connect dental providers, payers and software vendors. She is the relationship manager and liaison for the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the , the state associations and sits on the ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. Standards Committee on Dental Informatics. A07 Impressions & Temporaries: "No Fuss-No Muss" Howard Glazer, DDS, FAGD Credit Hours: 2--Participation Fellowship--AC3; Mastership--M8 Onsite Fee: Member/$45 Nonmember/$70 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Marriott Salon CD This hands-on presentation is designed to familiarize participants with the latest methodology, advantages and techniques for proper impressions and fabrication of temporaries. Patient comfort, cost, ease of use and cleanup are key elements in selecting the right material. Techniques will be simple and ease to follow. State-of-the-art materials require minimal mixing and/or counter cleanup. The materials are virtually tasteless, quick setting, and can be used with a variety of techniques. Several materials and their applications will be demonstrated. Participants will utilize models to practice various techniques, using a variety of impression materials and composite resins. Light and self-curing composite materials will be demonstrated for ease of use in creating aesthetic temporaries for porcelain laminated veneers, inlays/onlays, crowns, and bridges. Four Learning Objectives/Outcomes: 1. To be familiar with various impression products 2. To be able in use various impression materials and techniques 3. To be familiar with various techniques and materials for fabricating provisionals 4. To be able to create aesthetic provisional crowns, inlays/onlays, and PLVs Participants should bring the following materials with them: explorer, scaler, protective O, eyewear Dr. Glazer is a Fellow and Past President of doe Academy of General Dentistry and former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is a graduate school of Yeshiva University. It is a private medical school located in the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus of Yeshiva University in the Morris Park (Bronx, NY). He has been a visiting clinician at several universities around the country. Additionally he is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is a professional society for people in all areas of forensics. For nearly sixty years, the AAFS has served a distinguished and diverse membership. , and a Diplomate dip·lo·mate n. One who has received a diploma, especially a physician certified as a specialist by a board of examiners. diplomate (dip´l of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr Glazer is an Attending Dentist at the Englewood Hospital (Englewood, NJ) and is the Deputy Chief Forensic Dental Consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner A public official charged with investigating all sudden, suspicious, unexplained, or unnatural deaths within the area of his or her appointed jurisdiction. A medical examiner differs from a Coroner in that a medical examiner is a physician. , City of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . A08 Communication--Your Key to Success Linda L Miles, CSP, CMC Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective (Co-sponsored by AAWD) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Convention Center 203B In order to have a successful practice, the clinical side is only one side of the success triangle. Business acumen is the second side that includes practice systems, personnel, budgeting and leadership. At the foundation of the triangle is effective communication. Never in the past 40 years of dentistry has this foundation been more important than it is today. Having just the right words at the right time will make each member of the ream able to see themselves as patients see them. It will also allow each person to have a higher degree of respect for earl1 member of their work family and the workload that each person contributes. Linda Miles is CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Linda Miles and Astociates, an Inc. 500 company, that brings exceptional growth to dental practices worldwide. Throughout her 26 yean yean v. yeaned, yean·ing, yeans v.intr. To bear young. Used of sheep and goats. v.tr. To give birth to; bear. Used of sheep and goats. in business, she has instinctively understood the business and people side of dentistry She is the author of Dynamic Dentistry, the profession's text for taking a practice from ordinary to exceptional, and is founder of the highly acclaimed two-day Dental Business Conferences and the Speaking/Consulting Network. Visit LLM&A's website at www.DentalManagementU.com Saturday, July 10, 2004 A09 Diagnosis & Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions Michael Finkelstein, DDS, MS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture Fellowship--AC2; Mastership--M3 8:00 am - 10:00 am Convention Center 202B Lesions of oral mucosa can be categorized as soft tissue tumors versus flat or slightly thickened thick·en tr. & intr.v. thick·ened, thick·en·ing, thick·ens 1. To make or become thick or thicker: Thicken the sauce with cornstarch. The crowd thickened near the doorway. 2. surface lesions. This course will focus on surface lesions of oral mucosa, including whites lesions, pigmented lesions, and painful ulcerated Ulcerated Damaged so that the surface tissue is lost and/or necrotic (dead). Mentioned in: Adenoid Hyperplasia lesions. Some of these conditions are relatively common and should be routinely recognized by practitioners. Other less common lesions are important because of their serious prognosis. The goal of dais course is to review and expand the participants' diagnostic skills when dealing with surface lesions of oral mucosa. Throughout the course, cases will be presented to illustrate the process of patient evaluation and to serve as a basis for discussion of diagnosis and management. Questions and discussion will be encouraged. Dr. Finkelstein received his DDS degree from the University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. in 1976. He then served as a military dentist for three years before returning to Iowa to complete specialty training and an MS degree in Oral Pathology oral pathology n. The branch of dentistry concerned with the diseases of oral and paraoral structures, including oral soft tissues and mucous membranes and the teeth, jaws, and salivary glands. . He has taught oral pathology and histology for the past 20 years and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacical Pathology A10 Empowering Yourself to Recognize and Maximize Your Future Opportunities Alvenia Rhea Albright, PhD Credit Hours: None Fellowship--Elective; Mastership-Elective (Co-sponsored by AAWD) 8:00 am - 10:00 am Convention Center 205A A motivational experience guaranteed to make you question personal and professional complacency Making life choices is often difficult. Making correct career choices is even more complicated. You have the power to control your own destiny by making or changing career or life choices for yourself, your lifestyle, and your goals. Understand why your decisions may or may not be respected or supported by those around you. Learn why neither your family nor your associates have control over your destiny or your happiness. Learn how to be in control of you and your happiness. This seminar will encourage you to reflect on choices you have made, question your decisions about life and career choices, and examine the steps necessary to get you where you want to be. This session challenges you to personal and professional improvement. Dr Albright is owner, President and CEO of Alvenia Rhea Albright & Associaties, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a consulting firm specializing in leadership and relationship development. She is an international presenter and consultant and was the first corporate executive selected to he a fellow at the Salzburg Institute, Salzburg, Austria. Her areas of expertise include leadership growth strategies, relationship and partnership enhancement and more. A11 How Shocking: The ABCs of AEDs and CPR Paul Gresko, EMT, BS Credit Hours: 3.5 Fellowship--PI; Mastership--M2 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Center 205A Participation This presentation will review cardiac anatomy and terminology as well as various cardiac emergencies and their treatments. Ventricular fibrillation will be explained and the AED's (automatic external defibrillator automatic external defibrillator Smart defibrillator Cardiology A device designed to monitor the heart's electric activity and, if ventricular fibrillation is identified, deliver an electric shock. See Defibrillator, Ventricular fibrillation. ) role in the attempted reversal of this deadly cardiac arrhythmia will be discussed. The AED AED - Automated Engineering Design will be demonstrated. Participants of this program will also have the opportunity to experience hands-on work with the AED trainer as well as reviewing their CPR skills. Paul Gresko has spent the last 28 years actively involved in Emergency Medical Services An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism "EMS" in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. both at the volunteer and at the professional level. He is Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management for Lincoln Park, NJ where he has been involved in disaster preparedness as well as being Chief and current member of the Lincoln Park First Aid Squad. Mr. Gresko is a former paramedic par·a·med·ic n. A person who is trained to give emergency medical treatment or assist medical professionals. paramedic and is currently Manager of Marketing & Business Development for Valley Health Medical Group, NJ. He also is an American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. CPR Instructor as well as a National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Instructor. L24 Women's Health: Medical & Dental Considerations Barbara Steinberg, DDS Credit Hours: 3.5 Fellowship--Elective; Mastership--Elective (Co-sponsored by AGD) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Center 201AB This is an informative and compelling session that deals with medical and dental issues concerning women at various stages of their lives. Pregnancy and issues particularly affecting younger women, including eating disorders and domestic violence, will be presented. Issues relating to the mature woman going through perimenopause perimenopause /peri·meno·pause/ (-men´o-pawz) the time just before and after menopause.perimenopau´sal per·i·men·o·pause n. and meno-pause will also be discussed. The most current information on cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hormone replacement therapy Hormone Replacement Therapy Definition Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman's body. , as well as alternative modalities will be presented. Dental team members attending this seminar will learn how to: * Recognize oral manifestations and specific medical and dental considerations when treating female patients during fluctuations in sex hormones in pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, etc. * Recognize the effects of eating disorders (i.e., bulimia bulimia: see eating disorders. ) in the oral cavity and the oral indications prevalent in victims of domestic violence. * Understand the latest information regarding cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Steinberg is a clinical professor of surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine is the medical school of Drexel University. It represents the consolidation of two venerable medical schools: the nation's first medical school for women and the first U.S. college of homeopathy. Residency Locations St. and adjunct associate professor of oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is one of the professional schools of the University of Pennsylvania. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is considered one of the leading dental schools in the US and is highly regarded throughout the world. . Proposed 2004 ADAA Conference Rules RULES ON ATTENDEES OF THE ADAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1. No individual shall take part in the proceedings of the Annual Conference (except in preliminary caucuses) until the individual has registered and secured an official conference badge. Badges must be visible at all business and educational functions. 2. No person, group, or company may sell merchandise or materials unless duly registered with the ADAA as an exhibitor. REGISTRATION 1. Individuals attending business and educational sessions must register prior to admittance Admittance The ratio of the current to the voltage in an alternating-current circuit. In terms of complex current I and voltage V, the admittance of a circuit is given by Eq. (1), and is related to the impedance of the circuit Z by Eq. (2). . 2. In addition, the Board of Trustees and all delegates and alternates must receive the Official Credentials card at the registration desk in order to receive official ribbons and voting cards for balloting and to attend House of Delegates sessions. RULES ON CREDENTIALS SUBCOMMITTEE 1. The Credentials Subcommittee shall report at the beginning of each meeting of the House of Delegates the number of credentialed delegates, alternates, and voting members of the Board of Trustees who are registered and shall make a supplementary report at each House of Delegates business session. RULES ON HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETING 1. The House of Delegates of the American Dental Assistants Association shall consist of: a. credentialed delegates elected by the state associations or the membership of geographical areas with no state associations or (in their place) credentialed alternates; b. the credentialed voting members of the Board of Trustees; and c. credentialed Military Section delegates. 2. Trustees shall be seated together with their credentialed delegates in a reserved area. Officers shall be seated at the dais. a. Delegates must physically present their credentials prior to being granted a seat on the floor of the House of Delegates. 3. One student delegate (without voting privilege) from each state may be seated on the floor with his or her respective state delegation. 4. All motions and amendments made from the floor shall be presented in writing on an official form to the presiding officer. 5. Debate on any question shall be limited to two (2) minutes for each speaker. The timekeeper shall indicate to each speaker a thirty (30) second warning before expiration of time allowed. No speaker shall speak more than once on the same question until all have spoken. 6. The right to speak may be granted to any individual who is not a member of the House of Delegates by the Chair or by a majority vote of the House of Delegates. 7. Materials pertaining to elections shall be limited to credentials and position statements. 8. One official electronic recording of the proceedings of the House of Delegates shall be made by the ADAA for the purpose of facilitating preparation of the minutes of the House of Delegates. No other recording (i.e. audio or video) of the business proceedings of the Annual Conference shall be permitted unless permission is granted by the House of Delegates. 9. Minutes of the House of Delegates are the official and exclusive record of the proceedings. Final minutes shall be made available to ADAA members upon written request to ADAA Central Office and payment of a service fee. 10. A committee to review the House of Delegates minutes shall be appointed by the President during the 1st House of Delegates. The committee shall function in accordance with the ADAA Manual of Procedures. 11. The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to approve the minutes of the House of Delegates after receipt of the final report of the committee to Review the Minutes of the House of Delegates. 12. All electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, pagers, etc.) shall be silenced during all ADAA House of Delegates proceedings except for ADAA staff. 13. Roberts Rules of Order/Newly Revised (Current Edition) shall be the parliamentary authority. 14. These Conference Rules shall remain in effect for all meetings of the House of Delegates, including meetings at the next Annual Conference or special meetings of the House of Delegates, or until such a time the House of Delegates adopts new conference rules. RULES ON DELEGATES 1. A credentialed alternate may take the place of a credentialed delegate during any business meeting, provided the change is recorded by the Chairman of the Credentials Subcommittee. This change must be verified by the District Trustee or the State President. 2. Any delegate wishing the floor shall approach the designated microphone, wait to be recognized, address the Chair, and state their name and the names of their state association and district. a. When appropriate, the delegate should state whether they are speaking in favor of or in opposition to a question. RULES ON MOTIONS IN RESOLUTION FORMAT The following rules pertain only to motions in "resolution" format that have not been noticed in the delegate's handbook: 1. A resolution offered by an individual member, council, or district shall be in writing. It must be signed by the individuals who made and seconded the resolution. Each individual signing the resolution shall be a voting member of the House of Delegates. 2. Prior to presenting the resolution to the House of Delegates, the Chair shall be given notice of the resolution. Once notice of the resolution has been made, it shall be submitted directly to the Resolutions Reference Committee without debate. In accordance with the ADAA Manual of Procedures, the Resolutions Reference Committee shall assure that the proposed resolution is in proper format prior to transmission to the House of Delegates. 3. The rules contained within this section pertain to all new resolutions as well as motions for amending, substituting, or rescinding existing resolutions referenced in the ADAA Manual of Policies & Resolutions. 4. Once the resolution is in proper form it shall be presented to the House of Delegates for action. The Resolutions Reference Committee shall report to the House of Delegates any recommendations regarding the resolution. RULES ON NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS 1. Individuals who have not been nominated prior to February 1 of the election year may be nominated from the floor of the House of Delegates by a voting member. Candidates nominated from the floor must make written qualifications available to all delegates voting for this position. The voting member must inform the House of Delegates of the candidates' qualifications and shall submit these qualifications to the Secretary. All candidates shall make an oral statement to the Delegates and may distribute only informational materials to the House of Delegates. Campaign material is not allowed for distribution to the House of Delegates. 2. No candidates for office shall serve as a teller or a member of the elections subcommittee. ADAA 2004-5 Officer & Trustee Candidates Cathy Roberts, CDA, EFDA, COA, CDPMA, FADAA PRESIDENT-ELECT DebraVon Alman, CDA, RDA PRESIDENT-ELECT Kimberly Bland, CDA, EFDA, EFOA VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY Open FIRST DISTRICT TRUSTEE Open Bettie S. Rogers, CDA FOURTH DISTRICT TRUSTEE Carolyn C. Newman, CDA FOURTH DISTRICT TRUSTEE Shelley B. Douglas EIGHTH DISTRICT TRUSTEE Cheryl N. Stuewe, CDA ELEVENTH DISTRICT TRUSTEE General Information EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Thursday, July 8 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, July 9 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, July 10 9:00 am - 2:00 pm REGISTRATION HOURS ADAA/AGD Registration Area Wednesday, July 7 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Thursday, July 8 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday, July 9 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, July 10 7:00 am - 4:00 pm ADAA CREDENTIALING HOURS ADAA/AGD Registration Area Wednesday, July 7 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm ADAA CREDENTIALING HOURS Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer Thursday, July 8 11:30 am - noon Saturday, July 10 9:30 am - 9:45 am BALLOTING Marriott Gold Key I Friday, July 9 6:30 am - 8:00 am Saturday, July 10 7:30 am - 8:00 am WAYS & MEANS TABLES & SILENT AUCTION Marriott Grand-Marquis Foyer Thursday, July 8 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday, July 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, July 10 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Till Death Do We Part A humorous murder mystery play centered upon a "Wedding Reception" that you are just dyingto attend. Hosted by the ADAA Foundation Directors, this event will feature members and friends of our association who have written and will act in this fundraiser. Don't be left dead in the water. Plan on attending and supporting your ADAA Foundation! When: Thursday, July 8, 2004, 7-10 PM Where: Anaheim, California Cost: $35 per person on-site registration. Who: All dental ADAA members and their families, dental manufacturer representatives and friends of our profession. Cash bar. Register for #A12 ADAA Foundation THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION thanks the following companies and organizations for their generous contributions which have aided in the funding of education for ADAA's annual conference as well as for many other worthwhile educational activities throughout the year. A-dec Inc. Align Technology, Inc. American Dental Cooperative American Dental Trade Association Benco Dental Biotrol International Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Crosstex Dental Assisting National Board DentalEZ Group Dentalworkers Dentech Corporation Dentsply Professional Dux n. 1. (Mus.) The scholastic name for the theme or subject of a fugue, the answer being called the comes, or companion. Sales Eastman Kodak Company E.C. Moore Company Forest Medical Products Inc. GC America Inc. Harry J. Bosworth Company Heraeus Kulzer Inc. HPSC HPSC High Performance Scientific Computing HPSC High Performance Super Computer HPSC High Pressure Steam Chest HPSC Houston Product Support Center (Boeing) HPSC Human Performance Systems Center Hu-Friedy John O. Butler Company KaVo America Corporation Kerr Corporation Medicom Omnni Oral Pharmaceuticals Oral-B Laboratories Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. PennWell Corporation Pentron Clinical Technologies Philips Oral Healthcare / Sonicare Planmeca Porter Instrument Company Pro-Dentec The Procter & Gamble Company Serona USA S.S. White Burs Inc. Suilivan-Schein Dental 3M ESPE ESPE Electro Sensitive Protection Equipment ESPE End State Peacetime Establishment Dental Products Division Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine is a maker of natural personal care products, such as toothpaste, soap and deodorant. Their products are made without artificial or animal ingredients and without animal testing. All products have been certified as Halal. Ultradent Products, Inc. Waterpik Technologies Zenith DMG (Disk iMaGe) The file format used in the Macintosh for distributing Mac software. Mac install packages appear as a virtual disk drive on the Mac as if you had inserted a CD or floppy disk. |
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