Scientific Programs 2011-2012
(from first to last)

CREDIT:
ALL SCIENTFIC SESSIONS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY AND ACE

SESSIONS:
In Effort to keep our membership informed of current trends and practices which pertain to dentistry, a wide variety of topics are presented in the yearly programs and study sessions. Please be aware that the information and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Second District Dental Society.

NON—MEMBERS:
Non Second District Dental Society members are invited to attend dental society scientific sessions and will be required to pay a fee as determined by the Second District in consideration of the scientific sessions content.

RESERVATIONS
Reservation forms are in our Annual Program. Click here to download.

SUMMER STUDY CLUB
Bearden Banquet Hall, $30.00 each course, 2 CE hours each course (reservations required)

Thursday
June 21, 2011
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“Six Saves—Six Lessons”
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Walter Fain

These are the stories of six patients who faced significant but different dental challenges. Half of these patients have been followed for over 20 years.

Walter Fain is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Southeastern Society of Prosthodontics, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the American College of Dentists. He is a member of two study clubs and has been a member of the visiting faculty for The Pankey Institute. His restorative dental practice is in the historic Tyson Jr. High School.

Thursday
August 18, 2011
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"Case Presentations—Orthodontics”
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program 6:30p.m.
Speakers:

Case Presentations have become a tradition for the month of August. Twenty-eight of our Second District Members have contributed to its success. Get to know what your neighbors are doing and meet four outstanding young orthodontists.

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday
September 15, 2011
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General Membership & Executive Council Meeting (Staff Night)
"Home Care Products for Caries Control"
Location: Bearden Banquet Hall
$30.00 per person (2.0 hrs. CE) Reservations Required prior to Sept. 8, 2011
Reception: 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m.

Speakers: Cathy Glennen, RDH, Kelly Gross, RDH, & Susan Melton, RDH

Hear the latest techniques on home care products and learn effective ways to turn your patient on to caries prevention. Where to buy and how much it will cost will be included. Three of the Second District's best dental hygienists will draw from their years of experience and from new research as they present this first program of its type. Bring your entire staff!

Cathy Glennen, RDH (Dr. Jim Erpenbach's office) "Putting home care products into action"	Kelly Gross, RDH (Dr. Ruth Bailey’s Office) “Plaque removal products”	Susan Melton, RDH (Dr. Bill Proffitt's office) "Medicaments for caries control"

Friday
October 28, 2011
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65th Annual Earl Henry Memorial Clinic & Luncheon

Featuring: Bill Blatchford
"Secrets of Successful Dental Practices in Today’s Economy"
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
7 Hours C.E.

Location:
Rothchild’s Conference Center
8807 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee

Chemical Dependency — for one (1) hour Continuing Education Credit
YOU MUST ATTEND THE EARL HENRY PROGRAM TO ATTEND THE LUNCH PROGRAM ON CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.

Reservations Required Prior to 09/23/11
For directions contact Rothchild’s Conference Center 865-690-0103
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Thursday
November 17, 2011
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General Membership & Executive Council Meeting
“Digital Impressions” (2.0 hrs. CE)
Location: Peerless
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Wesley Mullins
$50.00 per person
Reservations Required prior to Nov. 10, 2011

Dr. Wesley Mullins is originally from West Virginia. Having attained his bachelor's degree from West Virginia University, he then went on to earn his dental degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Dr. Mullins completed his general practice residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. His concentration on advanced laser dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, implant dentistry, and the management of medically compromised patients allow him to provide his patients with the best options for improving a smile that dentistry has to offer.

In addition to practicing dentistry, he serves as faculty at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and volunteers at rural area medical clinics around Knox and Anderson counties.

Outside of the office, Dr. Mullins enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and golfing and is an active member of Temple Baptist church where he teaches Sunday school. Dr. Mullins enjoys working with his wife Laura in the practice, as well as spending time with their daughter Anna.

Thursday
January 12, 2012
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General Membership & Executive Council Meeting
Easy Oral Pathology for Everyone
Location: Peerless
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m.
$50.00 per person, 2 hours CE

Speakers: Dr. Mike McCoy

When one thinks “Oral Pathology,” only major entities come to mind including cancer, huge cysts and tumors, etc. In truth, the majority of oral pathology seen in the office consists mostly of small, non-malignant lesions.

Dr. McCoy will present a wide spectrum of the lesions seen quite commonly in the dental office as well as a few of the more major ones. In addition, “there won’t be a quiz afterwards.”

About Dr. Mike McCoy

Dr. McCoy obtained his DDS from West Virginia University. He then completed his residency and fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Tennessee Graduate School Of Medicine here in Knoxville. He is a diplomate of both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Presently Dr McCoy is a Professor of Pathology, Radiology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as the director of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine here in Knoxville.

Thursday
February 16, 2012
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General Membership & Executive Council Meeting
Do you have a Physical Therapist on your Team of Specialists?
Location: Peerless
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m.
Reservations Required Prior to February 10, 2012

Speaker: Linda Gouge, PT, MTC

1. What physical therapists can do with the TMJ, muscles of mastication, limitation of movement and muscle induced tooth pain.
2. The relationship between the jaw and the cervical spine – referrals can be a two way street.
3. Neck and back pain is the number one disability for dentists. What you and your staff members can do to maintain good orthopedic health.

About the Speaker

Linda Gouge PT, MTC has been a Physical Therapist for 31 years and a Certified Manual Therapist for 28 years. She has owned her own private practice, Knoxville Physical Therapy, Inc. for the last 22 years.

During most of her career she has specialized in treatment of the spine and TMJ. She treats a lot of chronic myofascial pain patients and has developed treatment protocols for this condition which includes soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, postural instruction and therapeutic exercise.

Friday
March 9, 2012
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Dr. Ben Alley Memorial Meeting
Clinical Pearls for Treating Older Patients
Speaker: Dr. Randy Huffines
Location: Bearden Banquet Hall
Registration & Breakfast 8:15—8:45 a.m.
Program 8:45-11:45 a.m.

$75.00 per doctor, $50.00 per auxiliary & staff
3 Hrs CE

With patients living longer and the baby boomers reaching 65 in 2011, the amount of dentistry preformed on those over 60 is expected to double for today’s dental graduates. According to the A.D.A. it currently represents 30% of all dental treatment. Just as with children’s dentistry, many older adults require a different skill set from routine treatment. Root decay, medications, health conditions, and physical, emotional, and social changes which occur in the aging process require new techniques and protocols to meet those needs. This program is an overview of geriatric dentistry and designed for the entire dental staff.

About Dr. Randy Huffines

Dr. Randy Huffines is recognized as one of the country’s leading experts on aging and oral health. He has presented at 9 out of the last 10 ADA Annual Sessions, the Hinman, Chicago Midwinter, Pacfic Dental, Yankee Dental, California, Dental, and the Texas Dental Associations. Huffines is one of only a handful of practicing clinicians in the U.S. who has completed a two year post doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry. He is a “wet fingered” dentist with the V.A. in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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ADDITIONAL DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR
Please be sure to check this site or watch your Second District and TDA Newsletters for details concerning these events

Thursday
April 5, 2012

Second District Dental Society Installation of Officers
Location: Peerless

May 4, 2012

Dr. Ben Alley Annual Fishing Rodeo
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May 10-12, 2012

Music City Dental Conference
Sponsored by the Tennessee Dental Association
Nashville, TN.

October 18-23, 2012

ADA Annual Session