Coming Events

Earl Henry Memorial Clinic
Dr. Ben Alley Memorial Meeting
Fishing Rodeo at Watts Barr

62nd Annual Earl Henry Memorial Clinic & Luncheon

Featuring: Dr. William H. McHorris
Topic: “Occlusal Considerations and Clinical Tips in Restorative Dentistry”

Friday, October 24, 2008
Registration 8:00 a.m.
Program 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Chemical Dependency — for one (1) hour Continuing Education Credit
You must atend the Earl Henry Program to attend the lunch program on Chemical Dependency

Location: Rothchild’s Conference Center
8807 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee
7 Hours C.E.
Reservations Required Prior to 09/26/08

EARL HENRY TOPIC AND COURSE DESCRIPTION:

“Occlusal Considerations and Clinical Tips in Restorative Dentistry”

It has been well documented that occlusal forces to teeth during
nocturnal bruxism are in excess of 20 to 30 times the forces exerted during
chewing. We must accept the fact that we cannot stop people from bruxing.
As dental health professionals, it is our job to properly organize the
mechanics of occlusion so as to minimize or eliminate these destructive
forces during times of bruxing. If these forces are not controlled, the consequences
can range from severely worn teeth, fractured cusps, mobile teeth,
fatigued muscles, TMD symptoms, loss of overloaded implant fixtures to
broken veneers and numerous types of restorative failures. All our restorative
efforts can be compromised or lost from the phenomenal forces of
Nocturnal Bruxism.

Attendees will learn:

1. Occlusion is the common denominator that must be dealt with in restorative dentistry.
2. The excessive forces of nocturnal bruxism are responsible for many restorative failures and ways to neutralize these forces must be provided for the patient.
3. When, why and how to use occlusal splints in TMD Therapy and as a prophylactic measure to protect restored cases.
4. Everyday clinical tips and techniques that consistently work for the restorative dentist.

Brief History of William H, McHorris, B.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D

Dr. William H. McHorris graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1964, where he received the International College of Dentistry award for top scholastic achievement and graduated 1st in his class. He was President of his dental class and a member of OKU and the Dean’s Society.

He is an active member of numerous dental organizations, including the Memphis, the Tennessee, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the International Academy of Gnathology. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He is past President of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Academy of Gnathology.

Dr. McHorris lectures extensively on occlusal concepts, occlusal waxing procedures, extensive restorative procedures and treatments of TMJ disorders. He has published numerous articles on these subjects which are in booklet form as a “Compilation of Papers.” He is chairman of the committee that formulated a “Glossary of Occlusal Terms” for the International Academy of Gnathology. Dr. McHorris has authored a teaching manual on occlusal concepts and occlusal waxing procedures that is currently in use at the dental schools in the United States and abroad. He was editor for the Occlusion and TMJ section of the Scientific Investigation Committee Report for the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry in 1985, 1986. This report is published annually in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Dr. McHorris has devoted a great deal of time to the research of anterior teeth and has published several articles dealing with anterior teeth and the correct anterior disclusive angle (anterior guidance). Dr. McHorris has been director and clinician for over sixty study groups in the United States, Australia, South America, Japan, and Europe. He maintains an active practice in Memphis, Tennessee and the treatment of TMD problems has occupied approximately 70% of his practice time for the last thirty-five years. He also works with medical groups in an attempt to coordinate medico-dental thinking in the recognition and treatment of TMJ disorders.

Dr. Ben Alley Memorial Meeting

Belinda Bryant has provided consulting, training, and coaching for hundreds of general and specialty practices in the United States and Canada. She began her career as a consultant and seminar leader with the Pride Institute in 1988 and started Belinda Bryant Consulting in 1994. Belinda has presented programs to many dental societies and study clubs including the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, the American Dental Association, Medical College of Georgia, the New Orleans Conference, University of Alabama, Seattle Study Club, Atlanta Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Pankey United Kingdom in London. She has been a guest presenter at The L.D. Pankey Institute and the Cosmetic Continuum at Louisiana State University.

She holds degrees in dental hygiene and educational psychology. She began in dentistry as a clinical dental assistant prior to becoming an orthodontic practice administrator. She practiced as a dental hygienist in general and periodontal practices and taught hygiene at Clayton State College in Atlanta. She is affiliated with:

• The National Speakers Association
• Academy of Dental Management Consultants
• Network Resources
• Editorial Board AACD Journal

For more information about Dr. Ben Alley, click here.

Fishing Rodeo at Watts Bar

2007 marks 30 years the Second District Dental Society's Fishing Rodeo has been held at Watts Bar Resort located next to Watts Bar Dam on the Tennessee River. As far as anyone can remember, the first Dental Fishing Rodeo was held after World War II by a few dentists who enjoyed fishing. Thereafter, each year the group would go to a different local TVA lake.

While he was President of the Second District Dental Society Ben Alley appointed me as chairman of the fishing rodeo in a joking manner in an effort to get me to attend the local dental meetings. Ben loved to fish, and I don't think he ever missed a fishing rodeo. I had been to Watts Bar Resort for family summer vacations several times and had gotten to know the owners, Joyce and Ed Probst. The location was accessible to most of our members so the rodeo was held there at Watts Bar Resort.

Slowly, through the years the Rodeo evolved into a family event. Many of our members only attend one local dental meeting each year, the Second District Dental Rodeo.

At some point through the years, Ben named me "Permanent Chairman" of the rodeo. However, the rodeo is and has always been a committee- or group-sponsored event.

About 10 years ago, Don Chase and Gary McCown began a kid's fishing class to teach the children of Second District members the finer skills of fly fishing. Since the second rodeo at Watts Bar, Dr. David Etnier, UT professor of zoology and nationally known ichthyologist has been our judge. Later, Sam Venable, questionable writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Bill Landry, narrator for the Channel 10 award winning "Heartland Series," have helped to make the rodeo a success.

Our fishing rodeo is more about memories than about fishing. It is a time of fellowship with our colleagues that live forever. If you have never attended you must. Plan to take your family to Watts Bar Lake.

Marshall Parker
Permanent Chairman