CANCELLED: Gold – Still the Premier Material in Dental Restorations: Inlays and Onlays in the RV Tucker Tradition Part 1- November 24, 25, 2018 and Part 2 – January 19 & February 2, 2019

Please contact Laura Friesen for course registration:

Laura.Friesen@umanitoba.ca

204-789-3562

COURSE OVERVIEW:

The concepts and techniques for placing precise cast gold − considered by many as the premiere method of restoration − has become somewhat of a dying art. Yet, gold restorations are beautiful, long-lasting, and increasingly, patients are asking about placing gold in their mouths. This comprehensive course provides education and clinical training in the casting and placement of gold inlays/onlays using techniques developed by Dr. RV Tucker and followed by RV Tucker Academy Study Clubs throughout the world.

Part 1 of the hands-on component offers simulated activities. DENTISTS ONLY

Part 2, offered as an option to participants who complete Part 1 of the course, allows dentists to bring in their own patients to perform gold onlays/inlays under the guidance of expert mentors. Dentists and Dental Assistants

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Assess, treatment plan, prepare, impress/temporize, wax and cast and finally adjust, seat and finish a number of dental inlays and onlays in the Tucker tradition.
• Explain to patients the advantages and disadvantages of gold restorations to patients
• Improve the quality of all restorations by transferring techniques used in this course into other areas of operative and fixed restorations
• Describe conservative preparations for cast gold
• Determine when to cover and not to cover cusps
• Apply techniques to minimize the display of gold
• Explain the importance of a build-up under the gold preparation
• Communicate to and know what to expect from a dental lab
• Trouble shoot problems seating cast restorations
• Utilize a finishing technique to create imperceptible margins in gold restorations with tips to maximize the outcome of gold casting

PART 1  – NOVEMBER 24, 25, 2018     DENTISTS ONLY 

During the two-day, intensive hands-on course, participants will prepare, cement, finish and polish several inlay/onlay castings on manikins in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s main clinic. Each day will begin with lectures on topics such as advantages and disadvantages of cast gold, the restorative cycle, biodegradation, and why, where, and how to place gold castings. During the hands-on workshop, expert instructors will provide concentrated over-the-shoulder coaching to guide participants in applying principles taught in lectures, in addition to demonstrating the use of digital scanning for gold casting. Dentists are encouraged to bring their dental assistants.

PART 2 (OPTIONAL) – JANUARY 19, & FEBRUARY 2, 2019 

During this two-day program, participants who want to advance their skills by delivering live patients, will be provided expert guidance in placing gold inlays/onlays in their patients. Lectures at the beginning of the days will share case studies, which will be followed by discussion.

Participants who complete this comprehensive course will be able to start preparing and seating beautiful gold castings immediately.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All laboratory fees, including gold, are covered in the course fee. Participants will be provided the use of Tucker Technique hand instruments and burrs, which can also be purchased by participants.

Participants must bring their own high and low speed handpieces including attachments for straight and contra- angle slow speed handpiece; both compatible with ADEC coupler. Loupes are recommended.

Registrants will be encouraged to complete several pre-readings, which will be identified to participants several weeks before the course.

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INSTRUCTORS:

Anthony T. Nowakowski, DMD, BSc, MA, (Dent Ed)
Assistant Professor; Coordinator General Practice Seminars
Coordinator Interdisciplinary Case Studies, Department of Restorative Dentistry,
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

Aaron Kim, DMD, BSc, FICD, FAID
Associate Professor, Associate Dean, Clinics
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

W. Terrence Koltek, DMD, BSc,
Instructor, Department of Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Private Practice, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Christopher Cottick, DMD,  BSc,
Section Head Adult Dentistry Health Science Center;
Medical Director Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Oral Health Program;
Instructor, Department of Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Private Practice, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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COURSE BROCHURE: CPD – GOLD Part 1, 2018 Part 2, 2019

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CREDITS:

PART 1 – 16 Hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credit

PART 2 – 16 Hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credit

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022. Provider ID# 214210 AGD Code 252

REFUND POLICY:

Registrants can receive a refund provided they give written notice no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event. An administration fee will be retained to cover staff costs of processing refunds and other costs associated with cancellations.

The University of Manitoba Office reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.