2023 Fall Meeting | Demystifying the Modern Dental Patient

Time/ moderator

Conference

Proposed speakers

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

Registration - Breakfast

Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Tavares

Opening remarks

Dr. Peter Loomer – Dean UT Health SA, School of Dentistry

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Debunking Myths in the Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders – Part I

This lecture will review common questions and myths that have perpetuated the field of orofacial pain and complicated the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Attendees will learn the standards of examination set by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for patients presenting with jaw pain, including when to order imaging and the role of adjunctive tests. The long-controversial role of occlusion as a cause of TMD will be discussed, with an appraisal of the literature and the presentation of real-life clinical cases of patients with malocclusion and TMD. Lastly, the evidence and indications for occlusal appliances of different styles will be reviewed.

Dr. Roxanne Bavarian

9:00 AM – 9: 45 AM

Debunking Myths in the Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders – Part II

This lecture will review common questions and myths that have perpetuated the field of orofacial pain and complicated the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Attendees will learn the standards of examination set by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for patients presenting with jaw pain, including when to order imaging and the role of adjunctive tests. The long-controversial role of occlusion as a cause of TMD will be discussed, with an appraisal of the literature and the presentation of real-life clinical cases of patients with malocclusion and TMD. Lastly, the evidence and indications for occlusal appliances of different styles will be reviewed.

Dr. Roxanne Bavarian

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Moderator: Dr. Chih-Ko Yeh

Digital Imaging - “Refer or Not to Refer, that is the Question”

In this presentation, the participants are familiarized with some basics in radiographic interpretation, utilizing panoramic and CBCT data. They will be presented with common findings in the head and neck region in panoramic imaging. The participants are presented with information to help them decide on further radiographic evaluation or other specialty referrals.  Guidelines for proper CBCT referral will be introduced.  

Dr. Maghsoodi (local)

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Biomarker-based Adjuncts in Dentistry

Continued advances in our understanding of the molecular dynamics of disease should improve our ability to diagnose, monitor, and manage numerous oral conditions. Efforts to develop a non-invasive saliva-sourced test for the practitioner to identify oral cancer are ongoing. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on the status of this noble quest. 

Dr. Michaell Huber

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Q&A

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

LUNCH

Moderator: Dr. Michaell Huber

The Ever-changing Drug Profile of the Modern Patient

Discuss selected new medications used for the management of diverse medical conditions and their impact on oral health.

• Biologics
• Anti-diabetics
• Targeted cancer therapies
• Immunotherapy
• Antiretrovirals
• Psychedelics - microdosing

Dr. Vidya Sankar

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

The Medically Complex Patient: What’s New?

Review of recent updates to guidelines and the body of knowledge, including but not limited to antibiotic prophylaxis for infectious endocarditis and prosthetic joints, MRONJ, and anticoagulants. Discuss best practices for dental clearance for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, cancer treatment, and organ and bone marrow transplantation.

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Dr. Craig Miller

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Q&A

2:42 PM – 3:00 PM

BREAK

Moderator: Dr. David Ojeda

Common Oral Conditions – Clinicopathological Conference

Discuss a variety of oral disorders from a clinical and histopathological perspective. Discuss the development of proper differential diagnoses, appropriate referrals, and initial management.

Dr. Juliana Robledo, Dr. Tiffany Tavares

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing remarks

Dr. David Ojeda