OCTOBER 3–5, 2024
Music City Welcomes You
Bringing renowned lecturers and dental experts from all over the world to Nashville, Tennessee, the 2024 East Coast Ultradent Summit promises three days of unforgettable, practice-enhancing enlightenment. Come join our Ultradent family at this exciting location for our annual East Coast Summit.
To register call 800.520.6640
$699 per person (DOCTORS ONLY)*
16 CE Credits
NASHVILLE, TN| JW MARRIOTT
The Impactful use of Diode lasers In day-to-day dentistry?
Diode lasers are versatile tools and can be used in every dental specialty.
Join us as we delve into laser science demonstrate how diodes can be used daily in routine day to day Dentistry.
We will cover the following:
- Laser science as it relates to clinical dentistry
- Why a diode laser is right for every practice
- Crown and bridge and restorative dentistry made easy
- The many uses of a diode laser
- Low level laser therapy – how and why
DR. RON KAMINER
Dr. Ron Kaminer graduated in 1990 from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He maintains two practices, one in Hewlett, NY and one in Oceanside, NY.
White Right Now: Current Tooth Whitening Techniques. Why it’s more important than ever to offer our patients professional tooth whitening options.
Tooth whitening continues to be the number one cosmetic procedure requested by patients of all ages. Americans are spending over 1.4 billion annually on OTC tooth whitening products. Professional tooth whitening is safe, effective, desired by our patients, and the most conservative cosmetic treatment we can offer. Don’t lose your patients to social media influencers.
We will cover the following:
- An overview of tooth whitening chemistry and mechanisms
- A review of current whitening techniques, including over-the-counter products, professional in-office procedures, and professionally dispensed products for home use
- An easy protocol to identify patients who desire whitening (just about everyone) and then an easy protocol to incorporate whitening into your practice
- A look at how offering professional tooth whitening will affect your bottom line
- Other conservative treatments like microabrasion and resin infiltration that can be coupled with whitening for treatment of hypocalcification and VWLs
- Whitening as an addition to other cosmetic treatment
Dr. Susan Mcmahon
Dr. Susan McMahon has enjoyed a successful career for over 25 years in the dental industry. Susan is an accomplished cosmetic dentist, national Key Opinion Leader in the dental industry, educator, and author.
The Foundation of Every practice. How Solid is Yours?
All adhesives on the market claim high bond strengths. How does a practicing dentist even know what that means? You will see how adhesives perform relative to one another when tested on both dentin and enamel. You will also learn how the application of adhesives can be dramatically impacted by you, the practitioner. What we do matters!
We will cover the following:
- How curing lights impact this process and get past the marketing hype
- Cementation of an indirect prosthesis can be a maze of materials and techniques
- We will unravel the confusion with regards to cementing or bonding zirconia, lithium disilicate, and others
Dr. Shea Bess
Dr. Shea Bess graduated from the University of Utah in 1998 in Medical Biology, and received his DDS from Loma Linda University in 2002. Dr. Bess lectures all over the United States on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Restorative Revolution
Join Dr. Hakim in this dynamic program encompassing both seminar and hands-on elements. The primary goal of this lecture is to elevate the knowledge base, technical skills, and evidence-driven approach for all participants. Dr. Hakim will assign special focus towards efficiency and predictability of outcomes.
We will cover the following:
- Principals of adhesion
- Modern composite restorations (from prep to finish)
- A viscosity-based approach to delivery
- Indirect restorations with modern ceramics
- A substrate, occlusion, and esthetics-based approach to material selection
- All aspects of indirect restorative delivery including preparation, impression/digital capture, and decisions of cementation vs. bonding
- Ancillary equipment and technologies, including curing lights and lasers
Dr. Foroud Hakim
Dr. Foroud Hakim has balanced private practice and dental education for over 30 years. He has a true passion for restorative dentistry ranging from complex rehabilitation to optimal and conservative single tooth restoration. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific and served as course director for Occlusion, TMJ and Advanced Restorative Concepts.
Agenda
Wednesday
October 2
Arrivals
Thursday
October 3
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lectures/Free Evening
Friday
October 4
8:00 AM - Noon / 6:00 PM
Lectures/Dinner
Saturday
October 5
8:00 AM - Noon
Lectures/Departures
To register call 800.520.6640
$699 per person (DOCTORS ONLY)*
16 CE Credits
Hotel
Closest Airport - 15 Minutes from Hotel
Things to Do
Country Music Hall of Fame
Explore the history of country music and its cultural importance. Visit their website to Learn More >
Grand Ole Opry
Visit the world-famous venue to see the best in country music performances. Visit their website to Learn More >
Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery
Tour the historic mansion and enjoy a food and wine pairing or bourbon tasting. Visit their website to Learn More >
Johnny Cash Museum
Celebrate the legend of country music with the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world. Visit their website to learn more >
Nashville Farmers Market
Find the best in shops, crafts, and artisanal food in Nashville. Visit their website to Learn More >
Lane Museum
See unique cars and motorcycles and the largest European automotive collection in the U.S. Visit their website to Learn More >
Musicians Hall of Fame
Explore the memorabilia and stories behind the best musicians in the world. Visit their website to Learn More >
Ultradent
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
4/1/2021 to 3/31/27. Provider ID# 209016
A $199.00 cancellation fee will be applied to any registration canceled five (5) business days or less prior to the meeting date.