Registration costs include course materials for 2 CEs, continental breakfast and parking.

REGISTRATION: Register through our online portal.

Saturday, Sept. 7 – Pregame 8–10 a.m.

8–9 a.m. – Rebuilding the Foundation: When, Where, Why, and How to Use Bone Grafts for Implant Placements

Overview: This presentation will cover the evidence supporting the need for bone grafting, the key indications for its use, and the various biomaterials and techniques that optimize outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into these concepts through examples from clinical case scenarios.

After attending this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the evidence that highlights the need for bone grafting after tooth extraction.
• Explore different grafting techniques and materials, and how they are applied in clinical practice.
• Understand the key indications for bone grafting in dental implant therapy and the appropriate timing for intervention.

Presenter: Dr. Sukirth Ganesan, DDS, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics

9–10 a.m. – Homecare Dental Products: Facts vs Fads

Overview: With so many new dental products on the market, patients ask for and need your professional guidance now more than ever. Are antioxidants, polyphenols, xylitol, edathamil, iodine, charcoal or nanohydroxyapatite products worthy of your recommendation? We’ll compare manufacturer claims with available evidence. An extensive and very current handout that will help you design optimal homecare regimens based on patient specific factors accompanies this entertaining yet comprehensive summary of product information.

After attending this course and reviewing the handout, the participant should be able to:

1. Recommend a mouth rinse based on patient factors such as xerostomia and caries risk.

2. Select a dentifrice for a specific patient based on type of fluoride, gingivitis or calculus reduction, sensitivity reduction, abrasiveness, cleaning ability, and safety with chronic use.

3. Choose the most effective mechanical and chemical treatments for halitosis.

4. Discuss new bioactive agents for remineralization and caries control.

Presenter: Professor Karen Baker, Associate Professor, Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine

GENERAL INFORMATION

The College of Dentistry will make every reasonable effort to assure that requested continuing education programs are provided but assumes no liability for failure to deliver beyond the refunding of fees paid to the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa reserves the right to limit registration to the size of the available classroom or clinical space.  Sponsorship of this course does not imply subject matter, product, or technical endorsement. 

REGISTRATION: You may register using our online portal: https://apps.dentistry.uiowa.edu/CodCERegistration/

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: Fees paid will be refunded less a $45 per person processing fee following notice of cancellation. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after the course begins.