Friday April 1, 2022
Dental Assessment of Functional and Airway Disorders in the Developing Child
Presentation of functional disorders related to tethered oral tissues, and upper airway dysfunction on facial growth and development will be presented through lecture and case presentations. Hands-on skills for the assessment of tethered oral tissues and signs of upper airway disorders will be demonstrated and practiced by class participants.
Dr. Dahm is a 1991 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry who completed an AEGD residency at the University of North Carolina in 1992. He has completed curriculum with the Dawson institute and studied TMD with the Piper clinics in St. Petersburg, FL. His general practice is focused on airway management and facial growth and development utilizing functional orthodontics and other modalities in patient care. Dr. Dahm has authored articles for the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society, is a Diplomate of the AOS and current Vice President of the AOS. He is the founder of the Iowa Center for Orofacial Health and Development, devoted to the treatment of tethered oral tissues, TMD and Sleep disorders.
Course Topics:
• Upper airway dysfunction.
• Tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties).
• Identification of sleep breathing disorders in children.
• Management of the developing child suffering from functional and airway disorders.
Learning Objectives: 1. Assess tethered oral tissues in infants, developing children and adults. 2. Develop a decision matrix for addressing tethered oral tissues. 3. Understand the effects of upper airway obstruction on facial growth and development. 4. Understand the effects of upper airway obstruction on dental growth and development.
Saturday April 2, 2022
Easy Pedo for the GP :Lecture & Workshop
Treat more kids in your practice without having to refer them out to a specialist. Taking care of your kids can now be quick and fun at the same time. Novel materials will make it easy for you to do pediatric dentistry. This course will put evidence based findings and revolutionary dental products into your practice. The agenda for the day will cover intra-coronal restorations for the primary dentition, prefabricated pediatric zirconia crowns, primary dentition pulpal therapy, pain management for your pediatric patient, and minor trauma.
Dr. Cohn is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She maintains a private practice at Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg, Western Surgery Centre and Kids Dental in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Cohn has published several articles, and hundreds of webinars and live courses. She enjoys teaching all aspects of children’s dentistry for the general practitioner and has had the pleasure of doing so both nationally and internationally. Dr. Cohn is proud to be an active member of several dental organizations and societies. She has been named as Dentistry Today’s leader in Continuing Education multiple years in a row as well as Top 100 Doctors.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Learn efficient reliable pediatric restorative methods and techniques.
2. Become familiar with placement of pediatric zirconia crowns.
3. Revolutionize the way you do primary dentition pulpal therapy.
4. Learn to provide effective pain control. 5. Manage common minor dental trauma.
CREDITS
14 Pediatric Dentistry participation credits
Plus 18 participation credits if completing clinical assignment
COST
$895 New Dentist (First 3 yrs+ Member).
$1,095 AGD Member Dentist
$1,295 Non-Member Dentist
$149 Team Member (Friday Only)
LOCATION & TIME
Embassy Suites – Airport
7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425
Close to Mall of America
Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm