Program Information. The University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry and The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry are pleased to invite you to join us for the 16th Annual Island Dental Colloquium. Again, we are offering an outstanding educational opportunity featuring three excellent faculty speakers. Combined with the beauty and excitement of Kauai, you have an unbeatable travel education program for the entire office team.

Esthetic Guidelines Review for Direct and Indirect Restorations –Howard H. Chi, DMD, MA

Esthetic restorations are still a hot topic for dental practitioners and their patients. More than ever before, the public is educated and aware of options to improve their smile. To provide esthetic services, the dental practitioner must understand fundamental principles needed to design a new smile. In this program, you will learn esthetic principles to guide you in placing esthetic direct or indirect restorations.

Sports Dentistry and How to Handle Traumatic Injuries –Howard H. Chi, DMD, MA

What is sports dentistry and what is the dental practitioner’s role? In this program, you will learn about the role of a team dentist and how to provide support when an athlete sustains a dental injury. Learn to diagnose traumatic injury for the adult dentition, the prognosis of these injuries and the treatment required to handle the trauma. Treatment for traumatized dentition may require splint, restorative or endodontic therapy, to be presented following the most recent guidelines in treating traumatic injuries.

Local Anesthesia Trouble-Shooting and Nitrous-Oxide Sedation Review –Gwen Essex, RDH, MS, EdD

This presentation and sedation seminar will focus on successful pain management techniques to solve the most difficult situations. Strategies to increase patient comfort and difficult patient management techniques will be presented. You will learn ways to improve the success rate of both simple and more complex anesthetic techniques.

Participant Seminar for Re-Energizing Patient Oral Hygiene Instruction –Gwen Essex, RDH, MS, EdD

This is your opportunity to learn from the knowledge of experts and share the experiences of your peers through highly-interactive discussions of educational interventions for patients. Evidence- based materials will sharpen your understanding of what works and why it is successful. You will learn the old notion of oral physiotherapy and gingival stimulation through contemporary understanding of mechanical and chemical plaque control.

Caries Management by Risk Assessment – The Caries Balance –John D. B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD

Pathological factors, including acidogenic bacteria, salivary dysfunction, and dietary carbohydrates are related to caries progression. Protective factors, which include antibacterials, salivary calcium, phosphate and proteins, salivary flow, and fluoride in saliva can balance, prevent or reverse dental caries. This presentation will summarize the science behind the “caries balance” concept, the key to caries management by risk assessment in clinical practice, and will describe the tools to implement “caries management by risk assessment” in the dental office.

Gwen Essex, RDH, MS, EdD is Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Division of Preclinical General Dentistry within the Department of Preventative & Restorative Dental Sciences, at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Essex graduated from the UCSF dental hygiene program, and earned her graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco Graduate School of Education. She has contributed to numerous textbooks used widely in dentistry and also practices dental hygiene in the UCSF Faculty Practice.

John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD is Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco and Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences. His research over the past 34 years has covered several aspects of cariology, including fluoride mechanisms of action, caries risk assessment, d- and remineralization of the teeth, apatite chemistry, salivary dysfunction, caries prevention, and laser effects on dental hard tissues.

Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club

The Kauai Marriott is an impressive resort on sandy Kalapaki Beach adjacent to 800 acre Kauai Lagoons, about 10 minutes from Kauai’s Lihue Airport. The Marriott has one of Hawaii's largest swimming pools, with five Jacuzzis surrounded by spacious sunbathing decks. Golf is available at two Jack Nicklaus designed courses including the acclaimed Kiele Course. The resort also features tennis, a fine selection of on-property and nearby dining choices, full beach activity center, and a health and fitness facility.

President's Week in Hawaii.

Due to this holiday time period, we recommend contacting University Travel at the earliest possible date for conference fare flight reservations to Hawaii.

Travel Package

A travel package, offering substantial savings over regular rates, is available to course participants through University Travel.

Suggested Travel Dates:

• Arrival in Hawaii on Sunday, February 14
• Departure from Hawaii on Saturday, February 20
  

Note: These are suggested dates only. Extended stays at group rates are also available.

The Travel Package Includes:

• Accommodations for 6 nights at the Kauai Marriott in the specified categories based on double occupancy.
  
  
• Rental car for 6 days, unlimited mileage, in a compact category car (excludes gasoline and optional coverages). Parking charges are included in the package.
  
  
• Welcome Reception the evening of Monday, February 15, with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.
  
  
• Hotel and rental car taxes included as well as on-site travel assistance at the Kauai Marriott by our representatives during your stay.
  
  With Garden View Room: $1050 per person
  
  
  • For a Pool View/Partial Oceanview Room, add $75 per person
    
  • For an Ocean View Room, add $175 per person
    

  Please note: Package prices are based on double occupancy. Discount rates apply to children and additional guests sharing the same room. Please call for children's rates, additional guests, single rooms, and extended stays or shorter stays.
  
  Family Plan: Families requiring two rooms will get a special discount on their second room - call for details.
  
  Please call for special conference airfares.

CONFERENCE AIRFARES

Specially discounted airfares are offered on our conference carrier. Please call University Travel for details. These fares are not otherwise available to the general public.

University Travel Toll-Free Nationwide:
(800)-821-5094 or (818) 563-9808
FAX: (818) 563-9842
e-mail: islanddental@unitrav.com

http://www.islanddentalhawaii.com/

Travel Package Terms

Reservations and Deposits: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm your reservations. Final payment will be due when invoiced approximately 60 days before departure. Travel documents including tickets and instructions will be sent 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure.

Cancellations and Refunds: For hotel reservations, deposits are fully refundable until 60 days before departure. Cancellations after that time are subject to deposit forfeiture. Airfares are subject to individual penalties and fees which are advised prior to ticketing.

University Travel - CST Registration #1015591-40

Dates:

February 15-19, 2010

Tuition:

$650 for dentists
$425 for hygienists, assistants, office staff or spouse

Credit:

This provider is authorized to confer 20 units of California Continuing Dental Education credit.

Course Cancellation:

Full refunds will be granted for cancellations made 30 days prior to the course. Cancellations made after 30 days and up to one week prior to the course will be assessed a $50 processing fee. No refund will be granted for cancellations made less than seven days prior to the first day of the program.

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Registration Information
Registration Form

Phone: (415) 476-1101
E-mail: pierottic@dentistry.ucsf.edu