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As this year’s presidents of your UMKC Dental and Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Associations, we are honored to take this opportunity to invite you to your 2018 Midwest Dental Conference. In 2018 “education meets celebration” to amplify your personal and professional development. Learn from the profession’s experts, experience innovative equipment and solutions, and have fun with colleagues and classmates at class reunions and social events. Along with amazing content and the usual amusements, this year we have added an Exhibit Hall Happy Hour and breaks during the sessions for an enhanced conference experience. This year’s MDC offers 116 total hours of continuing education credit to escalate your professional development. Your Conference organizers have been busy lining up the best and brightest speakers. As always, Thursday’s programs feature our four specialty groups (perio, pedo, prosth and oral surgery). Friday through Sunday include 27 different Sessions presented by 19 speakers, including topics on Ethics, Top Management Tools, Direct Composite Experience, Sports Dentistry, and Critical Lifestyle Habits from award-winning speakers like Douglas Lambert, DDS, Lois Banta, Gregory Psaltis, DDS, Joe Piscatella, Lisa Bilich, RDH, and Ray Padilla, DDS just to name a few. You’ll especially want to take note of the workshops we’ve planned for you on Saturday: Dr. Douglas Lambert presents “The Single Tooth Crown Solution” and Dr. Gregory Psaltis presents “Stainless Steel Crowns Are a Snap.”

Be sure to take time to tour the Technical Exhibits where you can find innovative ideas and practical solutions. With well over one hundred friendly exhibitors dispensing expert advice on any and all of your practice needs, you can learn about the latest advancements in dental materials, equipment and services. We’ve also arranged a multitude of social events and activities to help you relax and reconnect with your friends and colleagues. Start your weekend at the annual Pouring from the Heart Gala benefitting indigent care, and have fun while supporting a good cause. Continue the festivities at the new Exhibit Hall Happy Hour followed by the Welcome Party on Friday night! And if you’re a member of a graduating class whose year ends with a “3” or an “8” you can probably count on some good times at your class reunion activities. We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City in April at the 2018 Midwest Dental Conference.

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GREETINGS from Your Alumni Presidents

Charles SquireDDS ’68

President, UMKC Dental Alumni Association

Barbara Bragg-MeyerDH ’76

President, UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association

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Attendee badges and packets will not be mailed ahead of time. Please pick-up materials for pre-registered attendees on-site.

Registration Desk Hours

Thursday, April 5 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, April 6 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 8 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Technical ExhibitsYou’ll find more than 125 Technical Exhibitslocated in the Crown Center Exhibit Hall,attached to the northwest corner of theSheraton Kansas City Crown Center Hotel.This spacious, state-of-the-art facility makesdiscovering what’s new in dental equipment,materials and services fun, friendly and convenient.The Exhibit Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour New this year!Come peruse the exhibits and partake in a tasty beverage. Each attendee will receive one drink ticket, with his or her badge, to use during the Happy Hour. Join us Friday, April 6 from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Hall.

Hot Coffee & Hot Deals!Wake up and join the exhibitors for hot coffee and hot deals in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday. A complimentary coffee bar will be available from 8 – 9:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday, April 7.

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Kitrina Cordell, DDS, MS

The Top 20 Oral Pathology Lesions9:00 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

This session will provide dental professionals a review of pathologic oral conditions commonly encountered in the dental practice, as well as those less common but clinically significant entities. Numerous clinical images will be provided to give the clinician a thorough review of multiple pathologic processes. Dr. Cordell will review appropriate therapy and management suggestions of these lesions. (Pre-malignancy and cancer will be covered in the afternoon course.)

Suspicious Oral Lesions: Recognition and Management2:00 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

In this session Dr. Cordell will provide the dental professional a review of suspicious oral lesions encountered in the dental practice. Numerous clinical images will be provided to give the clinician a thorough review of the appearance of these lesions. The course will also review the current statistics of oral and oropharyngeal cancer, risk factors associated with the diseases, examination tools including light-based optical examination systems, the oral brush test and traditional scalpel biopsy. In addition, Dr. Cordell will discuss techniques for thorough oral cancer screening, patient education related to warning signs of oral cancer and self-oral cancer screening.

The 25th Annual Dr. Robert Allen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Lecture

Karel deLeeuw, DMD, MD, FACS

Anesthesia Delivery and Patient Safety: Patient Assessment, Pre-Op Evaluation and M&M9:00 a.m. – Noon continues 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS

Dr. deLeeuw will begin his presentation with a discussion and review of evidence-based data on peri-operative morbidity and mortality experienced in the oral and maxillofacial surgery setting. He’ll also present a review of pre-operative evaluation and risk assessment tools and an update on cardiovascular risk assessment and management. The afternoon session will include a group discussion and real case M&M addressing the pre-anesthetic warning signs related to anesthetic complications.

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Seating is limited in all Scientific Sessions.

Plan to arrive early!

The 22nd Annual Dr. Dan Cruz Memorial Lecture

Avinash Bidra, BDS, MS, FACP

Clinical Protocols for Full Arch Fixed Implant Supported Prostheses9:00 a.m. – Noon continues 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS

Fixed implant-supported prostheses have gained tremendous popularity over the years. It is necessary to treat each patient uniquely and avoid using a generic or a similar design of fixed prosthesis for all patients. This presentation will focus on a systematic method of diagnosis and treatment planning that helps to categorize patients seeking fixed prostheses into four classes based on the amount of tissue loss, position of anterior teeth in relation to residual ridge, type of smile, need for lip support and need for gingival prosthesis. Dr. Bidra will discuss additional practical considerations related to surgeries, choice of biomaterial, treatment cost, practice overheads, professional and at-home maintenance.

The 18th Annual Dr. Arthur E. Iwersen Pediatric Symposium

Gisela Velasquez Bona, DDS, MS & Rebeca Weisleder, DDS, MEd

Basic Principles for Approaching Trauma in the Primary and Permanent Dentitions9:00 a.m. – Noon continues 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Dental trauma occurring in preschoolers and adolescents is a significant public health problem. Understanding how to accurately diagnose and treat is key for achieving a positive outcome for the patient. Participants will acquire the knowledge necessary to treat this common situation and obtain the best results.

Thursday, April 5

Specialty Sessions

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Thursday Specialty Programs are all-day sessions. In order to receive six (6) CE hours, you must attend the full-day session of the lecture you registered for. Because Thursday’s Specialty Programs are offered independently from the Midwest Dental Conference (MDC), special fees and restrictions apply.

• If you are registering for a Thursday Specialty Program AND the entire Midwest Dental Conference, be sure to include payment for both with your registration.

• If you are registering ONLY for a Thursday Specialty Program, mark the Thursday session you plan to attend and include the corresponding special fee for that course in your payment (you do not need to also pay the MDC registration fee).

How to Register for Thursday’s Specialty Sessions

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How the Opioid Crisis Affects the Dental Practice9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

In this session, Lisa Bilich applies her experiences in working with patients in recovery to discuss the trends in the opioid crisis and how the opioid crisis affects dental treatment. A tool to evaluate the potential for opioid abuse will be given so the dental practitioner can utilize it in their office. Also, treatment plan modifications for the patient in recovery will be discussed. The session will conclude with a discussion of what treatments are available to patients in recovery and how this affects the dental practitioner.

Updating Your Periodontal Protocol2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

In this session, Lisa Bilich will use her expertise in teaching periodontology and advanced instrumentation to discuss new and exciting trends in the treatment of periodontitis. New and exciting instruments are being developed rapidly, but do we need these instruments to treat periodontitis effectively? Implants are becoming more common and that requires us to review and update our implant protocols in our offices. And finally, what is going on down in that periodontal pocket? More than you think!

Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT

Top Trending Topics in Dentistry9:00 a.m. – 12:30 • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Today more than ever, consumers are being “educated” through social media, home shopping networks, and the press regarding not only the latest and greatest oral health technologies and products, but “news” debunking longstanding oral hygiene practices. From oil pulling to magic solutions that cure tooth decay, to apps that connect with power toothbrushes, to whitening in minutes, it seems that there is something for every oral condition that is faster, easier and more painless. This high energy session with explore the top trending topics that impact dental hygiene practice (is there sufficient research to support daily use of dental floss?!). A review of research related to these innovations will be included and attendees will have the opportunity to consider their value and importance to achieving optimal oral health.

Karen Baker, MS Pharm

New Challenges in Dental Drug Therapy8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

This course will update the dental team on recent developments in dental pharmacotherapy while providing strategies for prescribing to ensure therapeutic success. Clinically relevant information about effectiveness, adverse effects, patient specific drug selection criteria, dosing, and cost will be presented for systemic antibiotics and analgesics currently used in dentistry. Special attention will be given to certain controversial areas such as opiate risk avoidance and dental antibiotics contributing to bacterial resistance. Detailed strategies for decreasing bleeding risk in patients taking anticoagulants and anti-platelet agents will be discussed. Extensive and very current handouts will be provided to maximize the chairside value of this fast-paced and entertaining course.

Drugs and Dentistry: New Issues and New Solutions1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Dental professionals are frequently faced with medically complex and chemically challenged patients and need practical strategies for providing safe and appropriate care. The purpose of this course is to identify new drug-related problems encountered in dental practice and to outline practical management solutions. Extensive handouts will supplement discussion of intra-oral drug effects and treatment modifications involving medicated or allergic patients. Primary emphasis will be placed on developing consistent strategies for treating medically complex dental patients. An extensive and current handout will greatly enhance the chair-side value of this fast-paced and practical course.

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Lois BantaTop 10 Management Tools8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Designing systems and protocols for a good foundation of production and collections can be quite a challenge. This session will help you identify strategies and systems to keep your finger in on the pulse of the practice and address day-to-day concerns before they become major issues. You will learn the top 10 must-have systems that need to be in place to achieve optimal results.

Anatomy of a Winning Team1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

This session is designed to identify team challenges in attitudes and work performance and offer concrete, positive solutions to re-motivating and re-energizing one and all. Together Banta and her audience will identify the symptoms of an unhappy practice and/or an under-appreciated team and doctor. Sometimes the solutions are right in front of you.

Lisa Knowles, DDS

Eco-Dentistry: Save Our Health and Our Planet8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

By understanding LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) building or remodeling concepts, you can enhance your overall reputation in the community and attract patients looking for a green, eco-friendly professional. This session will not only review LEED features, it will also discuss several environmentally conscious steps any office can take to become a better steward of its office surroundings. Dr. Knowles will discuss how our environmental choices can help or hinder our overall health — particularly when it comes to diseases like asthma, heart disease, and cancer. She will discuss how awareness, in general, leads to more dollars in your pocket. She will review how being green leads to many unexpected, positive, practice-building outcomes. Think Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and other conscious serving businesses. These shoppers need and want conscious healthcare, too!

Beyond 32 Teeth: How Leaders Recognize the Mouth’s Messages1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

The mouth is teeming with messages if we know what we are looking for and if we know how to get the right words out of our patients’ mouths. By looking beyond the patients’ teeth, Dr. Knowles teaches dental professionals how to strengthen interpersonal relationships with patients and build trust more quickly. She teaches others to find their patients’ motivational factors to help them understand how their overall health is affected by their oral health. This review of the oral and systemic connection is sure to help increase patient acceptance and increase practice profits.

Douglas Lambert, DDS, FACD, FASDA, FASD, ABAD

Simple Solutions to Esthetic Excellence: The Direct Composite Experience8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

In today’s competitive market, many patients are seeking to achieve an esthetically-pleasing smile, yet may have limited resources. The option of composite resins may offer the patient the most simple and cost-effective way to achieve an esthetic change in the mouth. Even though composites have reached widespread use within the dental community, their proper use is not always as simplistic as it might seem. This program will offer conservative solutions based on clinical fundamentals, coupled with the integration of current technologies and materials, to yield simple, reproducible, and efficient techniques for composite restorations.

Friday, April 6

Scientific Sessions

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The Office Profit Center: The Single Tooth Crown Solution1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Aesthetics is still one of the key driving forces in dentistry today — whether it is one tooth or an entire mouth. What do we really need to consider prior to starting an aesthetic case? The ability to offer our patients options in the pursuit of their restorative goals is paramount. Statistics bear out that the single unit crown accounts for a large portion of our daily production. Consequently, it becomes imperative that we develop a technique protocol to maximize efficiencies as a team while still producing excellent results for our patients. While the emphasis should always be a comprehensive approach to patient care, the Single Tooth Crown Solution incorporates concepts for preparation, material selection, tissue management, impressioning, provisionalization, cementation and home care that you can incorporate immediately into your practice to yield outstanding clinical success.

Gregory Psaltis, DDS

Getting Past “Uh-Oh,” “No,” and “Helicopters”: Pediatric Behavior Management8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Pediatric dentistry is unique in that each appointment requires that the dentist must successfully communicate with both children and parents, plus manage their behaviors as well as one’s own. Dr. Psaltis will discuss principles of behavior management and demonstrate, in video footage, actual patients in treatment and how to best handle them. While dentistry often focuses on the technical aspects of our work, in this specialty, it is only through effective handling of patients that our technical work can be at its best. And the parents? They are the entertainment and promotional program, not the “problem” that most people believe.

So Little Room, So Much to See: The Complete Pediatric Dental Examination1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Every pediatric dental examination is like a new patient examination simply because of the dynamics of growth and development. Furthermore, there is much to see in the mouths of children other than caries and loose teeth. This program thoroughly covers all aspects of the pediatric dental examination, including recognition of anomalies, growth and development, symmetry and balance of the dentition and other components that make examinations on children far from routine. Both clinical and radiographic photographs illustrate the areas of discussion.

Dorothy Rowe, RDH, MS, PhD & Gwen Essex, RDH, MS, EdD

Caring for Children and Adolescents with Systemic Conditions2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Many children and adolescents experience systemic conditions that place them at risk for oral diseases. As diabetes and obesity are currently increasing in numbers and severity in the children and adolescent populations, our presentation will focus on the effects of these conditions on the oral tissues. Discussion will include the role of systemic and local inflammatory processes mediating the relationship between diabetes and obesity and the association with periodontitis. The systemic and oral effects of eating disorders will also be addressed. Various evidence-based preventive and therapeutic strategies designed to maintain or improve the health of oral tissues will be described, as well as recommendations of specific oral health education for these populations.

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Scientific Sessions

Douglas Lambert, DDS, FACD, FASDA, FASD, ABAD

WORKSHOP: The Office Profit Center – The Single Tooth Crown Solution9:00 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS

This fast-paced workshop will focus on solutions to maximizing efficient techniques for the most frequently performed indirect restoration we do in our offices – the single tooth crown. Emphasis will be placed on streamlining your preparation technique and material selection, bullet-proofing your soft tissue management and impressioning procedures, creating exquisite provisionals and suggestions for cementation options for various substrates. All based on a combination of science and practicality. Limited spots available. Additional fees applied.

Gregory Psaltis, DDS

WORKSHOP: Stainless Steel Crowns Are a Snap 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS

Do primary tooth crowns mystify you? They always sound so simple right up until you try them on a live pediatric patient. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to diagnose properly for stainless steel crowns and anterior composite crowns. Next you will be able to see the proper preparation and placement techniques for both (including live demonstration) and then perform them yourself on a typodont. The course also includes effective rubber dam technique for greater success with these procedures. At the end of this workshop, you will agree that these restorations are a snap! Limited spots available. Additional fees applied.

Ellen B. Grimes, RDH, MA, MPA, EdD

Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional 8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Dental hygiene and dental visits still remain anxiety-inducing experiences for some patients. This heightened anxiety level can increase the risk of medical emergencies occurring during appointments. This course will utilize simulated emergencies to promote the determination of the correct emergency diagnosis and the proper treatment procedures to be rendered by the dental professional in the event that an emergency should arise. A wide array of emergencies will be covered from syncope to anaphylactic shock. The prevention of medical emergencies by the use of appropriate assessment procedures prior to treatment will be highlighted, and the importance of preparing and maintaining an adequate medical emergency kit will be emphasized.

Lawrence P. Garetto, PhD

Managing the Ethical Dimension of Dental Practice9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Repeats 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

An ethical dimension in the care environment is present each and every time an oral health provider interacts with a patient. Being willing and able to recognize ethical issues is the first step to managing them. Video case scenarios will be used to present and stimulate discussion about common and sometimes invisible ethical issues in the care of dental patients. You’ll also learn a model for decision-making that considers the ethical dimension of care. Limited spots available. Additional fees applied.

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To view complete course descriptions, visit the UMKC School ofDentistry’s website and click on the MDC banner at the bottom ofthe page: http://dentistry.umkc.edu

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Oral Medicine and Pathology 2018: What’s Hot and What’s Not9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Continues 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Dentistry is a dynamic profession that demands its practitioners be both competent and contemporary. The disciplines of oral medicine and pathology embrace all aspects of clinical dentistry and, like its related oral health disciplines, is inundated daily with new diseases, new techniques and new therapies. This course is designed to update members of the dental team on the more common and significant diseases and conditions that can be expected to occur in a modern dental practice. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical recognition, diagnosis, and management of those entities.

John Molinari, PhD

Allergies and Increasing Population Incidence and Their Challenges to Healthcare8:30 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Upon completion of this course, participants should understand that virtually every chemical, drug and dental material employed in the dental office has been known to induce allergic reactions in both clinical personnel and patients. Clinicians should be prepared for potential challenges that an increasing percentage of allergic patients present during dental treatment. Comprehension of the classes of hypersensitive reactions, clinical manifestations, and principles associated with the development and treatment of allergies are thus required for clinical understanding and effective managements. Discussion will also include immunological mechanisms and manifestations of allergic reactions associated with commonly used materials and latex products, as well as evolving prevention strategies.

Occupational Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Aerosols, Spatter and Precautions1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Airborne infections continue to be among the common reported transmissible diseases. The spread of microbial pathogens by droplets, aerosols, and spatter during provision of patient care have also historically presented occupational risks for healthcare professionals. While routine use of recommended precautions has been shown to be effective in reducing exposure to known respiratory infections, discovery and emergence of other airborne pathogens, such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), require continued assessment of cross-infection risks and infection control measures. This seminar considers representative viral and bacterial respiratory diseases that present occupational challenges for dental health care providers, including: tuberculosis, influenza (seasonal and pandemic), cold viruses, bacterial pneumonia, pertussis, and Legionnaires’ disease. Respiratory infections are discussed using distinguishing microbial characteristics, person-to-person cross-infection risks, epidemiological patterns, disease impact, and healthcare provider occupational hazards. The use of appropriate precautions against respiratory pathogens is also evaluated in the context of emerging disease challenges and recommended protective approaches.

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Conference Information & Updates

Visit the UMKC School of Dentistry website: http://dentistry.umkc.eduClick the “MDC 2018” banner at the bottom of the page.

You can also email us at: mdc@umkc.edu.

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Ray Padilla, DDS

Sports Dentistry: Trauma Treatment and Prevention9:00 a.m. – 12:30, Continues 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Because Sports Dentistry is an emerging topic in the medical/dental literature, Dr. Padilla will address the recent innovations in trauma recognition and treatment of orofacial injuries, the medical issues related to these injuries and the legal considerations in sports medicine. He will present an evidence-based review of athletic mouthguards (facts and fiction), including the utilization and fabrication of pressure thermoformed mouthguards and other appliances, descriptions of the different types of mouthguard designs, and the marketing and promotion of injury prevention programs for your private practice or community. He’ll also discuss the responsibilities of a sports team dentist, including doping control issues and the contents of an on-field dental emergency kit.

Joe PiscatellaCritical Lifestyle Habits, Health, Longevity and Productivity9:00 a.m. – 12:30, Continues 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. • (6 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

This program examines the link between critical lifestyle habits and health, longevity and productivity. Topics include healthy eating, effective exercise and stress management. The intent is to help attendees institute and sustain healthy lifestyle habits to create a better-balanced life. Your presenter knows the science of healthy living, but he also understands the practical application of that science to everyday life. At age 32, he went through coronary bypass surgery. The prognosis was not good; in fact, one doctor predicted he would not live to age 40 or see his two children, then ages six and four, graduate from high school. But instead of accepting that prognosis, he developed a methodology to create healthy lifestyle habits … and it has worked. Today he is 40 years post-bypass. Audiences appreciate his real-world perspective.

Kathy Bassett, BDS, MS, FACP

Complimentary and Alternative Local Anesthesia: Beyond the Basic Techniques1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

Expand your pain management skills beyond basic techniques. We will review anatomy, pharmacology, technique, technology and human factors that play a role in positive pain control outcomes. Alternatives to common injection techniques based on anatomical advantage, such as “short needle IA,” “high IA block,” “retromandibular” delivery techniques, and supplemental infiltrations will be discussed. Complimentary techniques and concepts for both ergonomic benefit and patient management may include: advantages of CCLADs; distraction devices; buffering systems; and topical anesthetic eutectic preparations and delivery. Key points for administration and use of a new nasal delivered topical anesthetic will be discussed.

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Recipe for Treating the Edentulous Patient9:00 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

Dr. James will navigate the audience through his thought processes when he’s treatment planning the edentulous patient. He will discuss how to decide what the best treatment for various patients should be. Should we use locator attachments? If so, how many? Should we use a bar? If so, with what type of attachments? Should we provide a removable or a fixed solution? Is one better than the other? Is the All-on-4 solution a fad or scientific revolution? Dr. James will answer these questions and more in order to better equip you to diagnose and treat your next edentulous patient.

Scott Gruwell, DDS, MS

Predicting the Future and Avoiding Pitfalls: The 5-Minute Solution to Confidently Diagnosing Periodontal Conditions and Their Anticipated Outcomes9:00 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH

In today’s unpredictable world, anything can walk through the door. We rarely have the time we’d like to methodically examine and treatment plan every case we see. Furthermore, periodontal conditions can often present in such a way that it may be difficult for the hygienist or dentist to confidently predict how a recommended therapy may ultimately end up. This lecture will help the dentist and hygienist identify some of the most common dilemmas requiring a quick diagnosis, and even more importantly, what to tell the patient they can expect from the recommended therapy.

Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH

I See Your True Colors Shining Through: Cultural Competence for the Dental Professional9:00 a.m. – Noon • (3 CDE Credits) — DDS, DH, AUX

In a country of ever-increasing diversity, clinicians must be equipped to interact with clients of varied cultural backgrounds. Those delivering effective, empathetic healthcare must be cognizant of the values, beliefs and attitudes toward health that people from various populations hold. The culturally competent oral health provider recognizes that cultural diversity means far more than just ethnicity, so reaching all groups with various barriers can be challenging. This session will present cultural diversity issues, how dental professionals can become more culturally competent in patient care, and ways to use this knowledge for addressing access-to-care barriers among various population groups. Oral health issues of various cultures will be presented and discussed. Different models of cultural competency will be explained, and a variety of diverse popular beliefs and ideals will be presented, emphasizing communication and incorporation of respect for diverse beliefs.

Win Dinner for Two and a Room with a View

A $20 donation to the UMKC Dental or Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association scholarship funds will enter your name in a drawing for one free night at either the Sheraton Kansas City Crown Center Hotel or the Westin Crown Center Hotel AND dinner for two at Spectators Sports Bar in the Sheraton or the Brasserie at the Westin. (In 2017, scholarships from this fund were awarded to two students.) Just mark the appropriate box on the attached registration form, and add an extra $20 (or more) to your total fees. Entries must be received by the pre-registration deadline.

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To discuss special arrangements and rates for suites at either hotel, call the Alumni Office at 1-800-887-4477 or 816-235-2022 in Kansas City.

Be A Guest of the BestKansas City Convention HotelsBoth the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center and the Westin Hotel at Crown Center offer MDC participants a special convention rate for single or double rooms. Please inform them that you are registering for the 2018 Midwest Dental Conference of the UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni Associations.

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center$158 single/double | $168 triple/quad

■ Reservations 866-716-8134 or 816-841-1000 (in Kansas City) by March 9, 2018

Westin Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center$158 single/double | $168 triple/quad

■ Reservations 888-627-8538 or 816-474-4400 (in Kansas City) by March 9, 2018

Online Pre-Registration and Hotel Reservations

Visit: http://dentistry.umkc.eduClick the “MDC 2018” button at the bottom of the page.

People with speech or hearing impairments can contact UMKC by using Relay Missouri, 1-800-735-2966 (TT) or 1-800-735-2466 (Voice).

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Pouring from the HeartSavor an exquisite multi-course dinner enhanced with professionally selected pairings. Then, join the fun as we aid patients in need with new silent and live auction items, games and drawings. The annual John Haynes Leadership through Service accolade will be awarded to an individual who is an exemplary leader in service and dedication to the profession. All proceeds from Pouring from the Heart will fund patients who have critical dental care needs but can’t afford essential treatments. Help us provide these worthy patients the life-changing care they need. Invite your friends, colleagues and classmates and reserve your seat. You can include your individual reservations on your Midwest Dental Conference registration form or call (816) 235-2022 for an invitation.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Westin Crown Center HotelCentury Ballrooms - 6:30 p.m.

$185/person or $1,850/table of 10$145/person (limit 2 per person) 2012 – 2017 graduates

After February 15:$200/person or $2,000/table of 10

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EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOURFriday, April 6, 2018 | 5 - 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit HallCome peruse the exhibits and partake in a tasty beverage. Each attendee will receive one drink ticket, with his or her badge, to use during the Happy Hour.

WELCOME PARTYMingling - Music - Food - Beverages - Lots of FunFriday, April 6, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. | Sheraton Kansas City Crown Center HotelPresented By the UMKC Dental and Dental Hygienists’ Alumni AssociationsEveryone is welcome to attend the Welcome Party!Recent Grad Party immediately follows.

CLASS REUNIONSClasses whose graduation year ends in a “3” or “8” will be celebrating reunionsat the MDC 2018. Watch your mail for additional information or contact your class rep or call the Alumni Office at 816-235-2060.

ACD, ICD & PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY LUNCHEONFriday, April 6, 2018 | NOON | Sheraton Kansas City Crown Center HotelCost: $35.00AdvAnced RegistRAtion RequiRed

Mark your registration form: Members/Spouses/Guests Only

DENTAL HYGIENE LUNCHEON CELEBRATIONFriday, April 6, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. | Westin Crown Center HotelReseRvAtions RequiRed

Cost: $35.00All dental hygiene alumni and friends are invited!Come join us for this celebration of Dental Hygienists. The annual business meeting will be conducted at a later date, so this newly refreshed event will focus on recognizing reunion years, honoring awardees, and connecting with colleagues, classmates, and friends.

For questions contact: Danielle Grotheer | dannie.grotheer@gmail.com | 816.739.0729Haley Newby | Nub4@sbcglobal.net | 816.315.8446

ALUMNI & FRIENDS RECOGNITION BREAKFASTSaturday, April 7, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.Each year the UMKC School of Dentistry takes time to honor and appreciate someof its outstanding alumni and friends! Breakfast and a hearty helping of good cheercost $25 (mark your registration form). However, donors who gave $250 or morein 2017 fiscal year to the UMKC School of Dentistry, the Rinehart Foundation, orthe Alumni Associations will receive complimentary invitations to this event.

Let’s Get Together!

Midwest Dental ConferenceUniversity of Missouri-Kansas CitySchool of DentistryOffice of Alumni and Advancement650 East 25th StreetKansas City, Missouri 64108-2784

UMKC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

UMKC School of Dentistry Is an ADA CERPRecognized Provider

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association that assists dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual course or instructors nor does it imply acceptance of credits hours by boards of dentistry. UMKC’s current term of approval extends from May 2016 through June 2019.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry is designated as an Approved PACE Program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 6/1/2015 to 05/30/2019. (Provider # 214214)

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