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Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

COURSE SUMMARY

This highly acclaimed course provides a comprehensive review of pediatric dentistry. It may be helpful to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) members in their preparation for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) examinations.

The Comprehensive Review course will provide you with an expansive, contemporary and in-depth summary of pediatric dentistry. Topics to be discussed include growth and development, oral pathology, providing care to special needs patients, trauma, behavior management and pulp therapy.

Expert clinicians presenting this course utilize a lecture format to review the subjects included in the board examinations. A representative of the ABPD will discuss the board examination process. Participation in this course does not guarantee successful completion of board exams.

The curriculum is designed also to serve as a comprehensive and in-depth review of pediatric dentistry to those attendees who may either be board certified or not planning on taking the examination.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have a better understanding of the:
1. The major clinical and knowledge base areas of pediatric dentistry.
2. Select clinical cases.
3. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry testing process.

COURSE FACULTY

Steven M. Adair , DDS, MS
Professor
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia

Dr. Adair earned his dental degree from the University of North Carolina and his master’s degree and certiﬁcate in pediatric dentistry from The University of Iowa. Dr. Adair is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Air Force.

Constance M. Killian, DMD
Private Practice of Pediatric Dentistry
Doylestown, PA
Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine
Clinical Affiliate in Dentistry
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Killian earned her dental degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and her certiﬁcate in pediatric dentistry from St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Dr. Killian is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has served as a trustee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has served as a Director and President of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a currently a consultant to the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Andrew L. Sonis, DMD
Clinical Professor of Developmental Biology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Senior Associate in Pediatric Dentistry
Children’s Hospital, Boston

Dr. Sonis received his D.M.D. from Tufts University, pediatric dentistry specialty training at Harvard/Children’s Hospital, Boston and orthodontic training at Boston University. He is board certiﬁed in pediatric dentistry, oral medicine, and orthodontics. He currently serves on the editorial board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the European Journal of Orthodontics, and the European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sonis is a consultant in orthodontics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and consultant in pediatric oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He also maintains a private practice in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in
Newton, Massachusetts.

CREDITS	Earn 22 hours of continuing education credit
CE RELEASE	December 1, 2008
CE EXPIRE	N/A

Item No	Media (Can't decide on a format?)	Price	Purchase
639DD	Video - DVD: Includes nine full-color video DVDs with carrying case, one comprehensive course syllabus on CD-ROM, and a program post-test and evaluation form.	$995.00
6393P	Audio - MP3 DVD : Includes one MP3 Audio DVD, carrying case, one comprehensive course syllabus on CD-ROM, and a program post-test and evaluation form.	$795.00
639CD	Audio - CD: Includes 18 digitally mastered audio CDs or MP3s, carrying case, one comprehensive course syllabus on CD-ROM, and a program post-test and evaluation form.	$795.00
639DC	Combo DVD/CD Package: Includes nine full-color DVDs and 18 digitally-mastered audio CDs, carrying case, one comprehensive course syllabus on CD-ROM, and a program post-test and evaluation form.	$1,195.00
639D3	Combo DVD/MP3 Package: Includes nine full-color DVDs and one MP3 audio DVD, carrying case, one comprehensive course syllabus on CD-ROM, and a program post-test and evaluation form.	$1,195.00

Topics & Speakers

• Growth & Development / Orthodontics
• Oral Pathology / Oral Medicine / Syndromes
Andrew L. Sonis, DMD

• Trauma
• Special Needs Patients
• Hospital Dentistry
• Behavior Management
Constance M. Killian, DMD

• Dental Materials
• Pulp Therapy
• Prevention
• Dental Development
Steven M. Adair, DDS, MS

Credit Designation

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 hours of continuing education credits.

Continuing education credit will be awarded following successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

Notice

Recognition, Conflict of Interest and Other Notices

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is recognized (May 2007 – June 2011) by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) to provide continuing education opportunities for dentists.

The AAPD specifies the maximum amount of continuing education credits as defined for each course. Members should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

While offering the continuing education credits described, courses are not intended to provide extensive training or lead to any type of certification in pediatric dentistry.

The AAPD does not certify competence or endorse performance of any skills taught during these courses. Furthermore, the courses do not supersede independent medical professional judgment.

The AAPD resolves to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing education programs are not influenced by the special interests of any corporation or individual associated with its programs. While having a financial interest or professional affiliation with a corporation does not necessarily influence a speaker’s presentation, accreditation standards and good judgment require that any relationship be disclosed to the audience. Any potential conflict of interest will be made known to the participants at the beginning of the program and in any course materials.

If you have any questions regarding these courses, please contact the AAPD Meetings Department at (312) 337-2169.

Phone: 800.284.8433 or 205.991.5188 | Fax: 800.284.5964