The Changing Landscape in Pediatric Dentistry: Contemporary Clinical Concepts

Boston, MA •Wednesday, June 3, 2015 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

In this dynamic and interactive course, designed for dentists and their staff, specialists in pediatric dentistry will demonstrate today’s real world pediatric dentistry techniques for working with patients age 1 to 18. From the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on kids to a toddler’s crying and tantrums in your chair, we’ve got you covered!

This course includes two breakout sessions so dentists and staff members each receive tailored information for their roles directly from the experts.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111

June 3, 2015 | 9 am – 4 pm
Course Information
This full-day course will give you and your team valuable tools to treat children of all ages. Learn state-of-the-art techniques to get ideal behavior from toddlers through teens, and discover the rewards of pediatric dentistry in your practice! Specific clinical techniques, recent literature, and practice management systems will enable you to optimize pediatric care within your office. Learn why treating kids and teens can be a benefit to your practice.

By attending this course, you will add valuable new procedures to your arsenal as a general dentist, and learn how to work with your staff in order to treat children, while minimizing work-related stress.
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.

Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com

The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown

Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com

The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston

Speaker Information
COURSE DIRECTORS
David Tesini, DMD, MS
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; private practice in Sudbury, MA

Arnold Weiss, DDS, MScD
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; private practice in Brookline, MA

FACULTY
Drs. John Ficarelli, Jess Kane, Nour Gowharji, and Ms. Kathy Pauze
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.

 
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.

In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.

Refunds

Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
  • Cancellations with less than 48-hours notice
  • Participant no-shows
Learning Objectives
  • Create optimal conditions for treating kids and teens in your practice
  • Understand behavioral approaches to challenging or anxious patients
  • Add new procedures to the armamentarium of the general dentist
  • Conduct early orthodontic evaluation, and understand analysis and timing of treatment
  • Review the latest in pediatric dental clinical procedures and research
Target Audiences
Dentists