CONTINUUM OVERVIEW
This is a four-course continuum, which will involve lecture, laboratory and clinical dentistry with the philosophy that “hands-on” is the key to learning. It will cover the spectrum of restorative dentistry from the moment the phone rings and the patient calls your office until the post treatment consultation is completed. The class will stay together for the entire four-course curriculum, which will meet every three months for one year.

CONTINUUM OBJECTIVES
September 12-13: To specifically address the philosophy of excellence, The Cross of Life, The Cross of Dentistry, personality styles, the initial examination, what to do first, the pre-clinical interview, health history, co-discovery TMJ muscle and occlusal examination, periodontal examination, the tooth by tooth examination, the use of study models, mounting casts, photos, centric relation, use, purpose and construction of a monoplane bite splint. Also included will be the actual construction, seating, adjustment, and delivery in a clinical setting. A discussion of patient management and expectations for a splint will be included. A Vericheck exercise to learn repeatability of centric relations will complete this session. At the end of the session, each participant will be expected to complete some specific tasks prior to the next meeting.

November 21-22
To address progress to date for each participant, occlusion and its importance in the restorative practice, the trail equilibration in a laboratory setting, occlusion equilibration, esthetics, smiles, photos for use in laboratory communication, laboratory prescriptions, shades and shade taking. The diagnosis and treatment planning of anterior reconstruction cases in lecture and lab setting, anterior preparations, including specific burs, finish lines, biologic width and ovate pontics will be included. Also anterior esthetic, polychromatic temporaries, both chairside and laboratory fabricated will be discussed and constructed in the laboratory. At the end of this session, each participant will be expected to complete some specific tasks prior to the next meeting.

January 23-24
To address progress to date for each participant, the diagnosis and treatment of posterior reconstruction cases, posterior preparations, including specific burs, finish lines, biologic width considerations, retention and reduction. The use of a Broadrick Flag will be discussed, demonstrated and completed by each participant. Posterior temporaries, materials, colors, chairside and laboratory construction, long spans and their reinforcement and the actual lab construction of temporaries will occur. Final impressions, impression materials, techniques, electrosurgery, lab communication, delivery, adjustment and cementation of the final restorations in
addition to some specific tasks to be completed prior to the next meeting.

May 15-16
To address progress to date for each participant, diagnosis and treatment of difficult cases including severe wear, anterior open bites, perio/prosthetic cases, and ortho/surgical cases. A discussion of the “R” rule, the rule of thirds, sequencing treatment, scheduling and calculating fees for large case will complete the continuum.

PRESENTERS
COURSE DIRECTOR
JACK I. SHIRLEY, D.D.S., received his dental degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1979. He has maintained a private practice in San Antonio, Texas for over twenty years. In addition to his practice, Dr. Shirley has been associated with The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida for eighteen years. During much of this time, he has as served on the Institute’s Visiting Faculty, Board of Trustees.
Currently he is the President of the LD Pankey Dental Foundation, Inc., the nonprofit oversight Board of the Pankey Institute.

THOMAS W. DAWSON, D.D.S., graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch in1974 and has maintained a restorative practice in Arlington, Texas for the past 34 years. He has served as a faculty member with the L.D. Pankey Institute since 1982. He has also been on their Board of Directors and most recently served on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Dawson has also received the Master Practitioner Award from the University of Texas Dental Branch Alumni Association. He is a member of the American and Texas Dental Associations. He has been the Arlington Dental Study Club President, Program Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

TIME
Each Weekend Session Registration:
Dental School Foyer, Friday, 8:30 AM
Saturday, 7:45 AM
Program: Friday-9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

CREDIT (Course Code: 126359A)
AGD Code: 180/250 Hours: 56
Special Information
Tuition includes course materials, breakfast, and lunch each day.

TUITION
Dentist: $4837.50
Save $837.50 off the tuition fee by making a one-time payment of $4,000 (which includes a non-refundable $500 deposit)by August 1, 2008.

Two Additional Easy Ways to Save!
Reserve your spot now with a non-refundable deposit of $500 before July 15, 2008 and qualify for $437.50 off the full tuition fee.
OR
Send a non-refundable deposit of $500 by August 1, 2008 and qualify for $237.50 off the full tuition fee.

You will be mailed a registration confirmation letter and a statement with your remaining balance due, at which time you will be able to pick which payment plan you want to participate in.

Then You Will Have Four More Opportunities to Save Even More!
If you pay the entire balance due (based on your deposit date) before August 15, 2008 you will receive an additional $300.00 off the remaining balance.
OR
Pay the entire balance due (based on your deposit date) before September 1, 2008 and you will receive an additional $200.00 off the remaining balance.
OR
Start making the first of 5 successive monthly payment plans (based on your balance due) before August 15, 2008 and you will receive an additional $100.00 off the remaining balance.
OR
If you make the first of 5 successive monthly payment plans (based on your balance due) before September 1, 2008 and you will receive an additional $50.00 off the remaining balance.
No fee reductions are available after September 1, 2008 but a five successive monthly payment plan is available.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special rates and arrangements have been made at the newly built La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Conference Center. Enjoy this UPSCALE - hotel offering vibrant, inviting San Antonio feel guest rooms, all with luxurious pillow-top beds and down pillows, refrigerator, microwave, granite countertops, and complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

It is recommended that you make your reservations directly with this host hotel for all the Preceptorship weekends at this time. Indicate your participation at the UTHSCSA Continuing Dental Education program, Preceptorship in Dental Implantology to receive the reduce rate of $92.00.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Conference Center
4431 Horizon Hill Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 525-8090
Fax: (210) 525-8453
RATES: Single/Double $92.00