San Francisco to host CDA 2008 fall session

Looking to expand your knowledge of Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) or the California Dental Practice Act? Want to know how to produce diagnostic-quality intraoral radiographs? Need help developing better answers to some of the most difficult patient questions?

Industry experts and dental professionals will address these and many other important topics at the California Dental Association (CDA) Fall Scientific Session in San Francisco starting September 11. The session features four days of lectures; hands-on training on the latest trends, technologies, and techniques; and an exhibition floor with more than 400 participating companies offering the latest products and services for dental practitioners.

In addition, the DrBicuspid.com editorial team will be there, too, providing daily reports from the lectures, workshops, and show floor.

Among the prominent speakers will be Nasser Barghi, D.D.S., who will talk about taking porcelain veneers from good to excellent; Gregory Folse, D.D.S., will discuss effective geriatric dentistry; and Uche Odiatu, D.M.D., and Kary Odiatu, B.P.E., B.Ed. who will talk about ergonomic methods to help you remain fit, healthy, and productive in your practice. In keeping with tradition, most of the sessions offer continuing education credits.

Key topics include:

• Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA): A New Practice Philosophy
• Intraoral Radiographic Technique and Troubleshooting
• TMD/Orofacial Pain Diagnosis and Management: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
• Bread-and-butter Adhesive and Restorative Dentistry
• Can Food Really Promote Health?
• Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction: Drug-seeking Patients
• Oral Complications of Cancer Treatments and Dental Professionals
• Great Answers to Tough Patient Questions
• Men, Women and the Dental Office: Success in Speaking Each Other's Language

Click here for a complete schedule.

Those looking to relax in between sessions can check out comic, singer, and impressionist Finis Henderson during the membership party Friday night at Ruby Skye, or take a culinary tour of San Francisco's famous North Beach neighborhood. There's also a fall fashion luncheon on Saturday and a special Sunday morning brunch for members and their staff.