Summer Education Conference

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2020 LDA Summer Education Conference Wed. - Sat., June 24 - 27, 2020 Courses are 8 a.m. to noon each day (up to 16 hours of C.E.) Hilton Pensacola Beach, Florida Agenda Wednesday, June 24 : C.E. Course 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 25 : C.E. Course 8 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26 : C.E. Course 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27 : C.E. Course 8 a.m. to noon

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION DESK AT THE EVENT.

Click the link above to register online or email Jeanne McFall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NOTE: This link will be directing you to the ADA website for your registration. Therefore, you will need to use your ADA username and password to access your information. If you do not have your ADA information, contact the ADA Member Service Center at 1.800.621.8099 (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Premier Events Partners

Supporters:
Louisiana Dental Services, Inc. (LDS)

Blackburn Dental Lab

Premier Events Partners

Diamond Sponsor:

Supporters:
Louisiana Dental Services, Inc. (LDS)

Speakers & Course Descriptions

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 (8 a.m. to noon)

Speaker: Dr. Jacob Dent

Course Title: Essential Pieces to the Puzzle

Lecture: 4 Clinical C.E. Hours

Course Description

Dentists, hygienists, and their teams will learn about the oral health disparity and limitations for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. A step by step process on the most effective ways to incorporate special needs dentistry into the practice will be discussed. Materials and techniques utilized in providing dental care for special needs patients will be reviewed and demonstrated. Participants will learn interdisciplinary collaborative treatment planning with other health care providers, therapists, and families. Secrets to success in family support and incremental learning will be presented and how to incorporate these approaches into the GP practice model.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

The most common special needs will be explored and the impact of each disability on the oral health of the individual.
Provide opportunity for general dentists and their teams to expand their practice and expertise with a step by step process on treatment planning and completing care for adolescents and adults with disabilities.
Participants will learn alternative dental treatment options, incremental behavioral approaches, and how to collaborate with families and other health care providers to provide a long term oral health care plan.

Thursday, June 25 (8 a.m. to noon)

Title: Life with Autism: A Dentist/Dad’s Perspective

Lecture: 4 Clinical Hours

Course Description

In 2003, I graduated from dental school. In 2004, I became a father. In 2006, my son was diagnosed with autism and both my personal and professional life was changed forever. This class will cover the struggles and challenges parents face raising a child with autism and the challenges faced by dental professionals when treating patients with autism (and their parents). We will focus on treatment options and participants will get a better understanding of what autism is and how to best serve this growing patient population and their families.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about autism, it’s prevalence, traits, and associated behaviors.
Explore treatment options and therapies for individuals with autism that are holistic and prescriptive.
Participants will learn behavior modification techniques and treatment options to reduce negative outcomes as well as home care strategies for parents

Speaker Biography

Dr. Jacob Dent is a general dentist and has been practicing for over 17 years. In 2006, he relocated from Louisiana to Houston when Hurricane Rita destroyed his office. That same year his son was diagnosed with moderate autism at the age of 2. In 2015, he converted half of his office to be sensory integrated and began focusing the practice on children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. From 2016 to present he has traveled the country speaking to dentists and other healthcare professionals about special needs and advocating for those with disabilities.

Friday, June 26 (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
Speaker: Dr. David 'Trey' Carlton
Title: Current Trends in Dental Sleep Medicine

Lecture: 2 Clinical Hours

Dr. David Carlton III photo

Course Description

Dr. Carlton will share some of the hot topics in Dental Sleep Medicine and help attendees gain an understanding of the current trends from a dental perspective. He will discuss the following topics as well as answer any questions.

Appliances Galore: How important is device selection?

Target oriented Oral Appliance Therapy: What are the benefits?

Turf War: What are the current and future concerns?

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will have a greater understanding of:

The importance of recognizing and screening for Sleep Disorders
The correlation of oral signs to Sleep Disordered Breathing
The importance of proper device selection
The pros and cons of Target oriented Oral Appliance Therapy
The future of collaborative treatment and “Turf War” concerns

Speaker Biography

Dr. Carlton attended LSU School of Dentistry and has been practicing in Central Louisiana since 1998. He is a graduate and fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and has taken over 200 hours training in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Carlton regularly lectures to dentists, physicians and sleep labs on collaborative treatment efforts and has contributed many articles on successfully treating patients with Oral Appliance Therapy. His practice focuses on treating patients with for TMJ Disorders, Sleep Bruxism and Sleep Breathing Disorders.

Friday, June 26 (10 a.m. to noon)
Speaker: Dr. David Hildebrandt
Title: "Unknown Applications Of Laser dentistry"

Lecture: 2 Clinical Hours

2016

Course Description:

Applications for dental lasers have evolved into all areas of the dental practice. Most dentists are unaware of the broad areas dental lasers have beneficial relevance. Dental lasers have effective functions in Operative Dentistry, Periodontal treatment, Endodontic procedures, Prosthodontics, TMJ treatment, Oral Surgery, Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and in the treatment of breathing disorders. Learn how the many facets of laser dentistry can impact the value of your practice.

Objectives:

1)      Attendees will be given a brief assessment of laser physics.

2)      Different types of dental lasers will be reviewed.

3)      Examples of Laser applications will be reviewed for each branch of Dentistry.

4)Adding value to your practice and return on investment will be discussed.

Bio:

Dr. Hildebrandt graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Hildebrandt enjoys all aspects of family dentistry and has been recognized for his accomplishments. He has been elected delegate to the Louisiana Dental Association representing the Slidell Community; he has been invited as a guest speaker on local radio and TV stations concerning dental health. Dr. Hildebrandt is the current President of the Louisiana Dental Association and he is a past President of the New Orleans Dental Association and the Slidell Dental Association. He is a member of the New Orleans Dental association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Hildebrandt was the Chairman of the 2009 New Orleans Dental Conference. The New Orleans Dental conference is an international meeting that typically attracts dentists from around the world.

Dr. Hildebrandt keeps abreast of new techniques in dentistry through his active participation in many continuing education seminars. He often adds new procedures and ideas that greatly benefit our patients' long-term oral health. Dr. Hildebrandt and his wife, Jeanne, a registered nurse, have two sons, Christopher and Ryan.

Saturday, June 27 (8 a.m. to noon)
Speaker: Dr. Richard Akin
Title: "Approaches to the Uncommon: Treatment of Complex Dental Problems"

Lecture: 4 clinical C.E. hours.

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Course Description

This lecture will use a case study format to discuss planning and surgically treating complex or high risk patient types.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will have a greater understanding of:

Complicated Dentoalveolar Surgical Planning
Novel Approaches to Grafting Sockets
Complex Implant Treatment Planning

Speaker Biography

Richard Akin, DDS, MD, earned his doctorate degrees from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed his residency training, also at LSU, in 2004. He lectures frequently on the topics of immediate implant placement and provisionalization techniques from a surgical perspective. One of his techniques, the Anatomic Harmony Abutment, was published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in December 2016. He is proud to be an alumni and faculty lecturer at the Pankey Institute and embraces the L.D. Pankey philosophy in his life and practice. He is board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and proud to be a 2nd generation Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Akin’s hobbies include music, photography, and cooking. He lives and practices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his wife and children.

Registration Information

PLEASE NOTE: We will not charge any late fees but please register by June 15 so we can be sure to have updated numbers.

Category	Early Registration (Available until 6/15/2020)	Late Registration	On-Site Registration
LDA Member	$349	$399	$424
ADA Member	$429	$479	$504
Non Member	$549	$599	$624
Hygienist	$165	$215	$240
Associate Member	$130	$180	$205
Other Staff	$139	$189	$214
Retired Volunteer License	$99	$149	$174
Dental Student	$99	$149	$174

Registration Cancellation Policy

Refunds and Cancellation Requests

To receive a refund, all requests must be postmarked or sent no later than the day before each meeting begins. You may send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to (225) 926-1886. Registration and course cancellation/refund requests must be in writing.

Cancellation Requests prior to Early Registration Deadline (May 21 or before)
•   Refund requests for registration will be granted a full refund, less a $15 processing fee. The request must be received on or before each meeting's early registration date.
•   Exceptions will not apply.

Cancellation Requests between Early Registration Deadline and the day before your meeting begins (May 22-June 23)
•   Refund requests for registration fees will be granted a 50% refund less a $15 processing fee. The request must be received no later than 4 p.m. on the day before your meeting begins.
•   Exceptions will not apply.
No refunds will be given for the receptions at any conference.
No cancellation requests or refund requests will be accepted or granted after the scheduled start to any meeting. This includes cancellations due to illness, late arrivals, weather, parking difficulties or any other reasons.

Event Host Hotel

Hilton Pensacola Beach, FL

61203185 XXL

These rates are applicable for the 2020 LDA Summer Conference. Reserve your room by June 8, 2020. The group code is LDA.

Attendees can call the hotel directly at 1(866) 916-2999.

You have so many great reasons to get away. The good news is, Hilton Pensacola Beach is the perfect solution for all the right reasons.

Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and check-out time is 11 a.m.

Type of Room				Nightly Rate
Standard Room				$269
Gulf Front Room				$299
1 Bedroom Suite				$349
2 Bedroom Suite				$449
3 Bedroom Suite				$539

This rate does not include tax or fees.

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