XCEL SEMINARS

Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel

7th Annual Comprehensive

Dental Skills Series

Aug. 24, 2014: Enhance your Restorative Results with Crown Lengthening and Soft Tissue Grafting Dr. James Kohner, a Periodontist for over 35 years and teacher for

20 years, is an expert in periodontal /restorative relationships.

Sep. 21: Contemporary Restorative Trends: Separating Fact from Fiction Dr. Dan Ward serves as editor of the ASDA Journal and is also is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University and in

private practice in Columbus, Ohio.

Nov. 2: OSHA, Infection Control & the California Dental Practice Act

Nancy Andrews, RDH, has entertaining methods to help the dental team navigate the sea of state and federal regulations.

Dec. 14: Secrets of Pediatric Dentistry—What You Weren’t Taught in Dental School! Dr. David Rothman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, has completed an

Anesthesiology Residency, lectures extensively and has been published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

Feb. 1, 2015: Clinical Endodontics for GPs Dr. Reid Pullen was a general dentist in the Army

before becoming and Endodontist and is uniquely suited to teach GPs about Endodontic care.

March 1: Achieving Long-term Composite Success Dr. Lou Graham, is back by popular

demand for another great topic! He is an expert in conservative dentistry and an exceptionally educational and entertaining speaker.

Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave, Buena Park, CA(Beach Blvd. exit of the 5, 405 & 91 Fwys)

ALL COURSES ARE ON SUNDAYS & 7 CA & AGD CEs EACH $139 EACH OR THE ENTIRE 6 COURSE SERIES (42 CA & AGD CES) FOR ONLY $499

COURSE SERIES SPONSORED BY:

Nov. 23, 2014: Hands-on Composite Restorations: Esthetic, Versatile, Simple & Cost Effective Dr. Sam Halabo

BONUS HANDS-ON

COURSE: ONLY

$229

TUITION 6 COURSE SERIES EACH INDIVIDUAL COURSEDentist: $499 , Staff: $329

Add $229 to attend the Hands-on Course

Dentist: $519 , Staff: $349Add $249 to attend the Hands-on Course

Dentist: $139, Staff: $119Hands-on Composite Restorations: $329

Dentist: $159, Staff: $139Hands-on Composite Restorations: $349

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Cancellation Policy: Series registration is non-refundable. For individual courses, with written cancellation at least 14 days prior to a seminar, a refund will be issued less a $50 cancellation fee. No refund or credit less than 14 days from an event.

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Register online at www.xcelseminars.comMail checks: Xcel Seminars, PO Box 441745, Aurora, CO 80044 • If you have any questions please call Erin at 310-663-4055 • Fax: (866) 332-5891

Although Xcel Seminars does have sponsorship relationships with dental manufacturers and suppliers,

COURSE TOPICS

REGISTRATION

Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. (10/01/11) to (09/30/2015) We are a California Board Approved provider, permit #4536, Valid until 7/31/15

Crown Lengthening and Tissue Grafting: Crown Lengthening and soft tissue grafts are some of the most commonly required procedures to enhance restorative results, yet they are often underutilized. This course provides evidence based concepts and practical applications for both modalities and how they WILL enhance your restorative results. Crown length concepts include: How to handle uneven gingiva in the anterior region; ♦ Gettingpredictable impressions EVERY TIME; ♦ Preservation of esthetics in the final tissue contours; and relocation of all structures that comprise the biologic width, namely: sulcus, junctional epithelium, connective tissue fibers, and bone ♦ Coordinating restorations with surgical interventions. Grafting concepts include: ♦ Having the gingiva stay in place by the margins of newly placed esthetic crowns � How Gingival Grafts will create zones of attached gingiva providing a predictable way to stop recession from progressing ♦ How Connective Tissue Grafts can achieve root coverage in cases of severe recession, especially in the maxilla where esthetics are important

Restorative Trends: Modern dentistry is ever changing with new materials and techniques. Long held beliefs may not always be accurate and it is difficult to decide which to implement. With our aging population it is also important to use age-appropriate restorative materials. His subjects will include: review the development of dentin bonding agents and understand the challenges including post operative sensitivity, MMPs, aprismatic enamel and hydrolyzatio ♦ Review the improvements in composites including pre-polymerized, glass ionomer, spherical, and nano fillers and new resin polymers ♦ Updated pulp capping protocols ♦ New products that improve patient- new tooth whitening systems, anesthesia buffering solutions, sonically activated composite systems, and resin infiltrated micro-invasive techniques ♦ Crown and bridge materials that simplify treatment ♦ Innovative smile design to predictably produce esthetic smile outcomes

OSHA, Infection Control and the CA Dental Practice Act (Lecture): This course will not only entertain you and your staff but will enable attendees to meet license renewal requirements and state and federal requirements for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training, the California Dental Practice Act and Infection Control.

Hands-on Composite Restorations: Esthetic, Versatile, Simple & Cost Effective: Learn how to do life-like composite restorations efficiently and cost effectively while using versatile materials and minimal inventory, including: Produce composite fillings that are esthetic and fast ♦ minimize inventory by managing the materials used ♦ Using materials that have solid studies backing them. ♦ Decrease post-operative sensitivity. ♦ Appropriate materials for high caries-risk patients. ♦ Tips on improving the quality, speed and beauty of your daily procedure. ♦ Managing polymerization shrinkagestress. Hands on will include: Proper bonding techniques latest generation materials ♦ Achieving predictable, reliable Class II interproximal contacts ♦ Selecting & placing the proper restorative material for any situation. ♦ Understand the rationale for selecting Class V materials

Pediatric Dentistry for GP’s: Are you overwhelmed with angst when you know children will be coming to your office? The presentation will address topics such as behavior management, anesthesia, sealants, esthetic restorative dentistry, pulp therapy and space maintenance generally without use of high tech and expensive gadgets. It will also include a segment on medical emergencies. Objectives include: Understand and utilize esthetic and resin based materials in restorative techniques ♦ treatment plan and utilize appropriate dental materials for maintenance of a devitalized primary tooth and immature permanent tooth ♦ understand the importance and options for space maintenance in the primary and mixed dentition ♦ Identify medical and sedation emergencies in children ♦ Develop an appropriate emergency kit and emergency protocol ♦ Identify risk factors for pediatric patients based upon their unique anatomy, physiology and childhood diseases

Endo for GPs: This course provides techniques, tips, and tricks to increase endodontic confidence and mastery, including: Endodontic diagnosis and pulpal testing, case selection, and anesthetic associated with a “hot” tooth � Irrigation protocols during negotiation, instrumentation, and prior to obturation ♦ Discuss in detail access, coronal negotiation, coronal flare, negotiation to working length, obtaining an accurate working length, and an open glide path ♦ Nickel-Titanium rotary and reciprocation files ♦ Sealer and obturation of the root canal system ♦ Post-op instructions and pain management Achieving Composite Success: This course will review the very latest products and techniques that truly will allow you to take a refreshed look at composite procedures and ensure your long term success, including: Understanding and solving the top three reasons why sensitivity does occur and how easy they are to resolve ♦ How lights, glass ionomers and composites all fit together to ensure long lasting asymptomatic restorations ♦ The very latest in caries removal, single tooth anesthesia, low shrink/stress composites and how these will all change your approach to composites ♦ Case-by-case examples of Class I, II, IV, V, composites and the very latest on sealants ♦ Anterior combination casework that combines direct and indirect approaches with lab communication tools, all with the philosophy of “Conservative Dentistry”

we are dedicated to providing only evidence-based information in our courses.

More than 14 days before an event

Less than 14 days before an event

Fees include continental breakfast, CE credits and free hotel parking. Registration is at 7:30am, the course is 8am-3:30pm. It is an extra $20 fee for all onsite and walk-in registrations.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY

1) Mini Implants: Profitable Problem Solvers Raymond Choi, DDS 2) Best Dental Office Accounting Methods: Robert Phillips, CPA 3) Employer/Employee Relations & the Law: Anita York, Esq. Office staff are optional for the 1-5 pm presentation but may attend the 8-11 am implant and the 11-12 noon accounting presentations Sunday, September 14, 2014 8am to 5pm 8 CE Units Embassy Suites Hotel-Anaheim South 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, California 92840 FREE PARKING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FABULOUS BUFFET LUNCH If you haven’t learned to place mini implants yet, now is your chance Raymond Choi, DDS of Tustin, CA, is an expert on mini implant therapy. He will show us why every office should have a mini system immediately available as a profitable solution to most lower denture and partial denture retention problems, and what to look for during oral examination of these patients before placing the implants. Dr. Choi has created Mini Dental Implant University (MDIU), an extensive mini implant online clinical video collection to help dentists achieve clinical success. Robert Phillips, CPA of Santa Ana, CA is an accounting expert with particular knowledge about dental offices and how they should be financially managed as well as how the doctor’s business and retirement plans should be structured. SCAGD management has worked with the Phillips Accountancy Corp for almost ten years. Anita York, Esq. is a partner with the law firm of Scott & Whitehead in Newport Beach, CA and devotes her practice to the representation of employers, including over 100 dental practices. Her counseling practice includes advising employers on personnel issues, policies and practices, as well as the review and preparation of employee handbooks. Ms. York also represents employers in legal disputes brought by former and current employees in issues such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and Labor Board claims. MORE INFORMATION IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE .

Please Fax-in the Registration Form on the other side of this page. For questions phone SCAGD at 310- 471-4916 Fax: 310-472-6729

E-mail: Drrobertgarfield@aol.com

Phillips Accountancy Corp. Dental Practice Experts

(714) 667-2311

Southern CaliforniaAcademy of General Dentistry

The Exciting World of General Dentistry Mini Implants + Office Accounting + Employer-Employee Relations and the Law Raymond Choi, DDS Bob Phillips, CPA, Anita York, Esq Sunday, September 14, 2014 More information is on the other side of this page

Tuition Due by Sept 7, 2014 After Due Date At-The Door AGD Member $195 $225 $300 Non-AGD Member $225 $275 $350 RDA/DA/RDH $125 $135 $175 Cancellation Policy: Must be within 10 days of the meeting for a 90% refund. Otherwise a credit voucher for another meeting within one-year will be issued to you. The Dec. 7, 2014 Oral Surgery course with complete information will have higher tuition than normal due to the high expense of this very popular and effective instructor from Toronto, Canada.This course can make your office more profitable. To confirm your registration contact Drrobertgarfield@aol.com or 310-471-4916

FAXABLE REGISTRATION FORM

License #____________ 6-digit AGD number if you are a currently paid-up member___________ Name:_________________________________________________________DR/RDA/RDH Address_:___________________________________City:______________ST____ ZIP_________ Phone No:________________Fax No:_______________ E-Mail__________________________ Visa/MC/Amex/Disc No:_____________________________Exp:_______Sec.Code:_____Amount_______ Credit card billing address & zip__________________________________________________

Checks are payable to SCAGD. Mail them to SCAGD, 2720, Aqua Verde Circle Los Angeles, CA 90077-1502, or Fax the completed form to 310-472-6729 SCAGD Phone: 310-471-4916 or Drrobertgarfield@aol.com