Penn Dental Medicine NPAW 2019

 
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Penn Dental Medicine celebrates

 KEYNOTE LECTURE

"Cosmesis vs. Esthetics: Ethical Treatment is EZ when Needed"

presented by
Kenneth S. Kurtz, DDS, FACP
Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics
Director, Division of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Department of Prosthodontics & Digital Technology
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine


April 9, 2019

6:00-6:30 PM | Light Fare and Networking
6:30-8:30 PM | Lecture

Penn Dental Medicine
William W. M. Cheung Auditorium (formerly B-60)
CE Credits:
2.0 lecture credits
Cost:
Free  



Course Description:

Patients requiring maxillofacial prosthetic treatment can present with either congenital or acquired treatment needs. Facial disfigurement is traumatic for both the patient and their family and friends. Unfortunately, some patients are not candidates for surgical reconstruction, and require prosthetic rehabilitation Details of treatment approaches for patients requiring midfacial prosthetic rehabilitation will be elucidated. Similarly, esthetic dental reconstructions are usually elective procedures. However, in some instances, destructive habits require invasive restorative dental therapies to restore the patients’ ability to interact with friends and family in a confident manner. Cosmesis & esthetic outcomes are linked to informed consent for both maxillofacial prosthetic and elective, esthetic dental restorative treatments. Pertinent scientific literature and the associated treatment rationale will be presented within the framework of clinical treatment. 

Educational Objectives

  • Understand cosmesis and causes of facial disfigurement
  • Understand eating disorders and deleterious effects on the dentition
  • Embrace non-conventional occlusal therapy as a conservative alternative to enamel mining

 

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The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credits.