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Biography- Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor.

Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona and he participates in practice based clinical research through the McGuire Institute. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Biography- Greggory Kinzer received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Washington in 1995, and an M.S.D. and certificate in Prosthodontics in 1998. Dr. Kinzer is an internationally recognized speaker who serves as a full-time faculty member, Faculty Chair, and Director of Curriculum and Campus Education for Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ. His is also an affiliate assistant professor in the Graduate Prosthodontics Department at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and an adjunct faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. In addition, Dr. Kinzer has written numerous articles and chapters and serves on the editorial review board for various dental publications.

Dr. Kinzer is a gifted academician and clinician who is committed to advancing the art and science of restorative dentistry. His interdisciplinary approach to dentistry is founded in empirical based research and clinical experience. Dr. Kinzer’s unique ability to impart complex clinical processes in a logical, systematic and clear methodology differentiates him from other dental educators. He maintains a private practice with his wife in Seattle, WA limited to comprehensive restorative and esthetic dentistry.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Provide Tooth Replacement in our Growing Patients

Clinicians may encounter treatment challenges with our growing patients that present with dental trauma. Treatment options are usually focused on interim tooth replacement along with extraction, space closure or space appropriation for a future dental implant. Tooth autotransplantation can provide additional options for these patients aimed at tooth preservation and ridge management.

Learning Objectives:

• The surgical considerations for an optimal outcome.
• The importance of correct orthodontic positioning of the transplanted tooth
• The restoration of a transplanted premolar to mimic a central incisor
  
  

Biography- Dr. Tal Morr maintains a private practice in Aventura Florida limited to Aesthetic, Implant, and Complex Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Morr received his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He then continued his studies at the University of Washington Prosthodontic program where he received a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree. Dr. Morr is considered a leader in the field of complex restorative, esthetic, and implant dentistry and has lectured extensively for the last 29 years both nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Morr is also a published author on aesthetically related dental topics such as veneers, implants, and complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Morr is a member of numerous professional organizations such as the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Dental Association as well as many local and international study clubs. He is a recipient of the Saul Schlugar award; the highest honor from the Seattle Study Club for excellence in diagnosis, treatment planning and execution of complex restorative cases.

Prosthetic Management of the Adolescent Patient with Missing, Malformed, or Broken Teeth

All too often we see young patients with congenitally missing teeth or simply teeth that may be lost due to trauma. Sometime is may be a congenital disorder while other times not. Due to the stages of growth and development of the adolescent patient, it is important to consider this in the planning of therapy as well as taking into consideration the impact of having broken, malformed or missing teeth on the mental development of these patient. Understanding the options and considerations for prosthetic replacement, timing of tooth replacement or modification, and the prosthetic options we can utilize during these stages of growth is critical. Having a comprehensive understanding and plan will insure a predictable result in the future while allowing the patient to function normally in society.

Learning Objectives:

• Options for tooth replacement in the young patient.
• Timing of Restorations and considerations for both implant placement and prosthetic replacement
• The psychological factor of tooth replacement and it’s effect on decision making
  
  

Biography- Frauke Müller is professor and chair for gerodontology and removable prosthodontics at the University Clinics of Dental Medicine at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Frauke Müller has been President of various learned societies. She co-edited the ITI Treatment Guide no 9 on “Implant therapy in the Geriatric Patient” and the textbook “Oral Healthcare and The Frail Elder”. She is Associate Editor of the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation and Gerodontology. She is an honorary member of the European College of Gerodontology, the BSSPD and the International Team of Implantology (ITI). Frauke Müller was awarded the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award twice, in 2013 in Geriatric Oral Research and in 2023 in Research in Prosthodontics and Implants. In 2019 she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Thessaloniki. Her research activity is mainly related to gerodontology, oral function as well as complete and implant prosthodontics.

Prostheses & More: Prosthodontic Management in Old and Very Old Patients

Although tooth loss in old and very old patients is still a reality, it is increasingly shifting to an age in which the physiological signs of ageing, fragility and morbidity must be taken into account. Declining visual acuity, sense of smell and touch as well as increasingly poor manual dexterity with age have to be taken into consideration when designing dental prostheses. With the onset of dependency and multimorbidity, a number of risk factors arise that require special prevention and treatment concepts. The prevalence of dry mouth in older people is up to 30%, which implies an increased risk of root caries. Swallowing disorders are also frequently observed, which, in combination with a high bacterial colonization of the oral cavity, can lead to fatal aspiration pneumonia. Hence, extraction criteria must be considered against the background of the risk of bacterial colonization of hard tooth surfaces, while at the same time taking into account the patient's current and future autonomy and ability to manage their prostheses. The lecture describes the context of a multimorbid patient in need of prosthodontic care in the later stages of life and provides guidelines to accompany their functional decline.

Learning Objectives:

• Know the age-related changes of the orofacial system and take them into consideration within the context of a prosthodontic treatment plan
• Design an age-adequate prostheses
• Apply strategies to accompany an ailing patient’s functional decline

Biography: Dr. Sally Safa is a board certified Periodontist working in Toronto and an alumna of the University of Toronto where she also teaches at the Faculty of Dentistry. She is a passionate advocate of wellness for dentists. Her masters degree in Psychoneuroimmunology, understanding the effects of stress on the body and brain, combined with her training in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) allows her to share the science behind stress and happiness. She lectures nationally and internationally and is the authors numerous articles. sally@mindfuldentist.ca

The Happy Dentist – the Science of Stress, Success and Happiness

Dentists are strivers! We worked hard, sacrificed so much to be successful only to realize that success does not bring happiness. The term arrival fallacy is the belief that attaining a particular goal will lead to long term happiness and that is just not true….not unless we understand the science behind happiness. What we often think makes us happy has been shown to be wrong. As dentists we are a group that’s particularly prone to stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. The always striving, never enough, goal oriented mindset got us here, but it’s not keeping us here.

In this lecture, Dr. Sally Safa will delve into the science behind stress, highlighting the difference between a Stress Response and Stress Reaction. Using science backed techniques, we will see how mind training can rewire the brain, discover what truly makes us happy and why the practices taught in mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) can reduce stress, improve performance and increase happiness.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why strivers are unhappy and what the arrival fallacy means for understanding long term happiness
• Explore how chronic stress negatively rewires the brain and the science backed tools of mindfulness to reverse these effects
• Learn easy to use mindfulness practices that will allow us to combat stress, anxiety and learn to live happy aligned with what matters most

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Biography: Graduated in Medicine from the University of Bari, Italy, in 1996, Dr. Vailati left Europe to begin her dental training in the United States of America. She obtained her second degree in Dentistry in 2000 the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN, USA), and in 2003 she obtained her specialty in Prosthetics at the University of Connecticut (UCONN, USA). Returning to Europe in 2004, she joined the Prosthetics Department headed by Prof. Urs Belser at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. After working alongside one of the world's best dentists in the field of aesthetics and adhesion, Prof. Pascal Magne, Dr. Vailati took his place (after Prof. Magne moved abroad), pursuing clinical research on adhesive techniques combined with the principles of classical prosthetics learned in America. In 2005, Dr. Vailati developed the 3STEP method to treat patients with tooth wear through a Comprehensive approach, no longer invasive. Thanks to the huge number of patients rehabilitated following the 3STEP method, she also became an expert in the treatment of patients with Bruxism. Today Dr. Vailati is considered one of the leading exponents in the field of Gnathology applied to tooth wear and chewing dysfunction. Since 2007, Dr. Vailati has been practicing in Geneva, focusing mainly on complex rehabilitations with aesthetic and functional problems, following the completely non-invasive principles of ADDITIVE Prosthodontics. Dr. Vailati's pioneering work in fusing classical Prosthodontics with adhesive techniques has culminated in her bestselling book, "3STEP, the Additive Prosthodontics," which was released in 2022 and has already been translated into multiple languages to meet the great demand internationally for teaching in the field of functional Additive Prosthodontics. Finally, Dr. Vailati founded her Academy (3STEP Academy), and its E-learning platform, to continue training dentists worldwide in the 3STEP method, Additive Prosthetics and Gnathology, always in line with the non-invasive approach in treating patients.

Additive not invasive Prosthodontics, an Alternative in our Treatment Planning

Additive non-invasive prosthodontics is an innovative approach which can provide clinicians with an extra weapon while treating a difficult population composed by erosive, bruxist and phobic patients. This treatment strategy is based on the 3STEP method, and helps clinicians to complete full-mouth rehabilitations, stabilizing the patient’s function and improving their esthetic. Because of its non-invasive nature, it can propose more comfortable and less intimidating dental procedures . Furthermore, this approach is faster and less expensive. Why not to use it with our patients?

Learning Objectives:

• Present the 3STEP method
• Show the long follow-up of cases of full mouth wear treated following the NON invasive Prosthodontics approach
• Introduce the potentials to treat a wider population of dysfunctional patients