A Comprehensive Overview of Removable Prosthetics: RPD, Complete Dentures and Implant Overdentures

Boston, MA •Friday, March 11, 2016 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This eclectic presentation will cover the many aspects of complete and partial denture prosthetics including overdenture concepts and applications. Practitioners who are capable in these modalities will satisfy an ever-demanding need for quality, affordable dentistry by an exploding demographic population shift of “boomers and elders.”

As part of this course, participants will learn how to improve impression techniques, obtain physiologically-generated jaw records and avoid esthetic pitfalls before they occur. Diagnostics and prosthesis design concepts will be discussed via a systems-based approach. Assessment and patient management techniques will be highlighted. The “mysterious” world of partials will also be covered in great detail with a particular emphasis on how to deliver esthetically pleasing results.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111


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

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

Speaker Information
WILLIAM LOBEL, D.M.D., F.A.C.D. Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Massad Center Clinical Teaching Team; Geneva Dental Institute Faculty 

DAVID R. CAGNA, D.M.D., M.S. 
Associate Dean, Professor, and Director, Advanced Prosthodontic Program, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; Director and Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics; Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists; Co-Author, Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics
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. Approval Date12/15-11/19. 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 house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp. 
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
  • Illustrate current impression techniques for fully and partially edentulous patients as well as for immediate and over denture cases
  • Understand how to set up a disposable, easy-to-use bite recorder to eliminate wax rims
  • Review how Neutral Zone principles and applications can help with the severely resorbed mandibular ridge 
  • Understand how external impressions can greatly improve patient comfort and function 
  • Understand how to eliminate false jaw registrations utilizing a unique self-adjusting Gothic Arch Tracing device 
  • Review classical RPD design theory and approaches 
  • Consider appropriate diagnostic information gathering and practical RPD design methodology 
  • Review abutment preparation from burs to contours to verification of preparation outcomes 
  • Consider RPD design alternatives aimed at permitting improved esthetic 

Target Audiences
Dentists, Staff