Bone Morphogenic Proteins: Science, Techniques, and Clinical Applications

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This comprehensive one day course with Hands On Workshop will present practical, cutting-edge information in all areas of bone grafting that can be put into immediate clinical use. An in-depth look at the wide spectrum of problems and available treatment modalities, from sinus lifts, ridge augmentations, and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant defects will be presented.

Tuition: $595

CE Credits: 6

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Course Dates and Locations:
March 13, 2010 - New York
April 17, 2010 - Miami
May 1, 2010 - San Francisco
June 5, 2010 - Boston
July 24, 2010 - Las Vegas
October 16, 2010 - Washington D.C.
December 18, 2010 - Dallas

Course Highlights
Upon completion of this program, you will gain the confidence and knowledge to:

*Course Includes Hands On Workshop

* Understand how to enhance their grafting techniques

* Minimize patient Morbidity by minimizing Autogeneous Bone Harvesting

* How to maximize Clinical Success Rates with BMP

* Be exposed to other clinical applications of BMP-2

* Learn surgical techniques specific to the handling of BMP-2

* Know the clinical outcomes with specific surgical techniques

* Sinus

* Extraction Defects

* Ridge Augmentation with Titanium Mesh

* Interpretation of the "Sandwich" Technique

* Be familiar with the overall state of the art in bone
grafting today

* Be able to identify the celluar components in the
physiology of bone repair and healing

* Be knowledgeable of different bone grafting modalities available, including advantages and disadvantages of each

* Understand clinical techniques to increase bone density in areas of low density, such as the posterior maxilla, in preparation for placement of
endosseous implants

* Develop a firm understanding of membranes, especially when augmenting maxillary or mandibular atrophied alveolar ridges, including indications and contraindications for use

* Understand the emerging field of growth factors in bone grafting

Instructors
Robert Marx, DDS
Dr. Robert E. Marx, Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Universitys of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is widely known as an educator, researcher and innovative surgeon. He has pioneered new concepts and treatments for pathologies of the oral and maxillofacial area as well as new techniques in reconstructive surgery.

Craig Misch, DDS, MDS
Dr. Craig Misch practices as a dual specialist in prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Sarasota, Florida. He has faculty appointments at NYU, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Florida. Dr. Misch is on the editorial boards of the IJOMI, Implant Dentistry and Oral Implantology. He lectures extensively on reconstructive surgery and has been a featured speaker for several organizations including the AO, AAOMS, ACOMS, and AAP.

Peter Moy, DMD
Dr. Peter Moy received his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a certificate in General Practice Residency from Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii and his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from UCLA Hospital and Medical
Center. He is currently on staff in the departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Hospital Dentistry at UCLA. He is also the Co-director of the UCLA Dental Implant Center.

Arun K. Garg, DMD
Dr. Arun Garg, for nearly 20 years, served as a full-time Professor of Surgery in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and as Director of Residency Training at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is currently in practice in Miami, Florida and Director of the Center for Dental Implants of South Florida. Dr. Garg continues to make strides to advance the industry, developing and refining many surgical techniques and devices that simplify surgery while making it more predictable.

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