38th Annual Marvin C. Goldstein Lecture Series--The Wonderful World of Endodontics: "The Magic Kingdom Before Your Very Eyes"

Augusta, GA •Friday, April 29, 2016 • 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

In the next five years, the way we perform, experience, and deliver endodontic treatment will drastically change. The purpose of this lecture program is to improve our clinical skills from the point of diagnosis, treatment planning, and endodontic therapy (including emergency care), ending with post-endodontic treatment of teeth in preparation for definitive restorations to follow. Increasing confidence, enjoyment, and added profitability that comes from improved skills that are driven by time-tested biologic principles are the ultimate goals and intent of this exciting program.
Location/Venue
Sessions will be held at The Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center:

2 Tenth Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Program Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast – Marriott Hotel and Suites

8:00 a.m. Welcome to Course and Introduction of Course and Guests – Dr. Barry Hammond and Dean Carol Lefebvre

8:15 a.m. The Wonderful World of Endodontics – Dr. John West
What if endodontics were the favorite part of your day? What if endodontics were the most predictable part of your day? What if endodontics were the most satisfying part of your day? What if endodontics were the most profitable part of your day? Does this all sound too good to be true? Read on because it is too good and it IS true!

Give endodontist, Dr. John West, six hours and you will learn a lifetime of knowledge, principles, and skills to make your endodontics richly competent, consistent, confident, and the part of your clinical day that you truly control. The presentation’s value begins from the very beginning of the program, and you will be able to put these new skills into practice the moment the program ends.

In a nutshell, you will learn a level of personal endodontic enjoyment and success that you may never have thought was possible, turning your endodontics from fear, for both you and your patient, into fun. Dr. West’s unmatched, easy to understand teaching effectiveness resonates with all dentists that want to experience the joy of endodontic confidence.

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Lecture Resumes

12 noon Noon luncheon with Dr. West and Presentation of The College of Dental Medicine at Augusta University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award

1:15 p.m. Lecture Resumes

3:15 p.m. Adjourn
Lodging Information
The program will be held at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, 2 Tenth Street, Augusta, Georgia. For reservations at the Marriott, call 706-722-8900 and identify your group as “Georgia Regents University Alumni Weekend” to receive the special rate of $139.00. Our block of rooms will be released after April 15, 2016.
Speaker Information
John West, DDS, MSD, as the founder and director of the Center for Endodontics, British-born Dr. John West continues to be recognized as one of world’s premier educators in clinical and interdisciplinary endodontics. John West received his DDS from the University of Washington in 1971 where he is an Affiliate Associate Professor. He then earned his MSD in Endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1975, where he is a clinical instructor and has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. West has presented unrivaled endodontic continuing education in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington. John is a clinical visionary, an inventor, a teacher, and an advocate for any dentist that wants to experience the successful possibilities of endodontics in his or her practice. He has authored or co-authored numerous book chapters related to endondontics, and is lead author of Esthetic Management of Endodontically Treated Teeth in Dr. Ronald Goldstein’s 2015 third edition of Esthetics in Dentistry. Dr. West is active in numerous national and international organizations, was a 2010 consultant for the ADA Board of Trustees, and is a consultant to the ADA Council on Dental Practice. Dr. West further serves on the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Boston University Alumni Board. He is a Thought Leader for Carestream Digital Dental Systems, serves on numerous journal advisory boards, and is an associate editor for Endodontic Practice/US.
Credit Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider 

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. 

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp 

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University designates this  activity for 5.5 continuing education credits. 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.

The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/14 – 12/31/17.
Cancellation Policy
After April 15, 2016 there will be no refunds for cancellations.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
  • Unravel the toothache headache, is it endodontic in origin?;
  • Have a better understanding of when to restore versus remove the endodontically diseased tooth;
  • Recognize more complex endodontic scenarios and when it may be best to refer;
  • Determine when conventional 2D radiography is sufficient versus when it is advisable to recommend a 3D scan (i.e. Cone Beam CT, CBCT);
  • Determine when a radicular post is indicated prior to definitive restoration, and how to communicate the desired post space to the treating endodontist;
  • Design successful endodontic access openings for easy root canal system preparations;
  • Prepare a Glidepath for safe and predictable endodontic canal shaping, and understand how Gold technology has revolutionized NiTi endodontic files; 
  • Immediately apply and implement the wonderful world of endodontics to grow one’s practice.
Target Audiences
This program is designed for dentists.
Miscellaneous Information
Cancellation Policy
The Dental College of Georgia at August University reserves the right to cancel any and all portions of this CE activity due to unforeseen circumstances. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled portions of this activity. The Dental College of Georgia at August University cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

Special Needs
The Division of Professional and Community Education of Augusta University complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Comfort Zone
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.