Dates: July 25-27, 2024

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Host Hotel: The Broadmoor

Lectures:

Friday – 7:45 AM – 12:15 PM

“The Times They Are A-Changin’ – So Are the Oral Diseases and the Drugs We Use to Treat Them”
by Catherine M. Flaitz, DDS, MS

That the times have changed over the past years for all children and adolescents is an understatement and the diseases in the mouth are no exception. This interactive course focuses on new infectious diseases, recently recognized head and neck manifestations of common diseases, updated causes about well-recognized oral lesions, newly described oral conditions, and the latest treatment approaches for symptomatic lesions. A range of soft tissues and bony entities and periodontal diseases are described for this age group. It is important to be familiar with the contributions of new infections, habits, and behaviors in the development of some of these oral conditions. Characteristic signs and symptoms are highlighted, along with a potential connection to systemic diseases, behavioral health issues, and medication utilization. The one thing that has not changed is that a lot is going on in the mouths of our children.

Dr. Catherine Flaitz is clinical professor and chair, Division of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and adjunct faculty, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health, pediatric Dental Residency Program. In addition, she is the dental school liaison for the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Flaitz earned her dental degree from Creighton University and received specialty certification in both pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial pathology from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She participates on multiple editorial boards including section editor for Pediatric Dentistry and the Journal of the American Dental Association. Presently, she is president, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, and serves on the Clinical Investigation and Abstract Committee, American Academy of Oral Medicine and is a consultant, Council of Clinical Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been a recipient of multiple teaching and research awards, including the 2023 Honorary Fellowship from the American Academy of Oral Medicine and 2023 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award from the School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Flaitz is a prolific author including 2 color atlases on oral diseases. She enthusiastically shares her clinical and research experiences and passion for teaching in a practical way.

Saturday – 7:45 AM – 12:15 PM

“Contemporary Pediatric Restorative Dentistry, From Minimally Invasive to Comprehensive Care”
by Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS

This course will discuss glass ionomer cements and their development through the contemporary photopolymerized glass ionomers, including clinical utilization, advantages and disadvantages. Bioactive restorative materials, their unique formulation, and clinical utilization will also be addressed.

The use of resin-based composites in Pediatric Dentistry will be reviewed, including the concept of using hybrid, flowable, universal and condensable resins. Appropriate clinical utilization, indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages will be discussed. Full coverage crowns will also be discussed including stainless steel crowns, resin-faced crowns, strip crowns, zirconia crowns and “Hall Technique” placed crowns.

Dr. Kevin Donly is currently a Professor and Chair Emeritus for the Department of Developmental Dentistry and at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He received his DDS in 1984, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1986, and MS in 1986 from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Donly is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, was on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, was on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, is the previous Chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Council on Post-doctoral Education, is Past-President of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, is Past-President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was the Pediatric Dentistry Commissioner to the Commission on Dental Accreditation. He has published over 400 chapters, manuscripts and abstracts associated with pediatric dentistry, prevention, dental restorative materials research and clinical utilization.

Registration Fees (before June 10th)

• Doctors: $625 (includes Welcome Reception, 2 breakfasts, and up to 8 hours of CE)
• Guests: $65 (includes Welcome Reception)
• Residents: $100 (includes Welcome Reception, 2 breakfasts, and up to 8 hours of CE)

Exhibitor/Sponsor rates also available- go to the meeting registration page for info.