October 8, 2009

Luncheons for Learning
Dental Laser Systems

Linc J. Conn Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H.

FORMAT
One day a month a speaker discusses a dental topic during lunch. The sessions are informal and the group has an opportunity to interact with the speaker during the short discussion period at the end of the lecture. It requires only about one and one-half hour of your time to learn the latest developments in many areas of dentistry. It also offers the opportunity to become better acquainted with your colleagues and their staff since all dental allied personnel and technicians are also invited to attend.

OVERVIEW
The participants in this luncheon for learning will learn some basic laser physics and safety as well as requirements for the use of lasers in a dental office. Several different dental laser systems will be discussed including diode lasers, CO2 lasers, and YSGG lasers.

OBJECTIVES
• Understand laser physics and safety issues.
• Understand the differences between different types of laser systems and their indications and limitations.

PRESENTER
Linc J. Conn Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H., received his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School in 1988. Dr. Conn graduated with a B.S. in biology from Texas A&M University in 1983. He completed a post-graduate program in General Dentistry (AEGD) in 1989. After a private practice associateship, Dr. Conn took a full time tenure track position in the Department of General Dentistry and in 1997 was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Through a Veterans Administration Clinical Dental Research Fellowship in 2003, Dr. Conn completed a Masters in Public Health. He currently is a Group Leader in the predoctoral clinical program at UTHSCSA Dental School teaching both 3rd and 4th year students in the outpatient clinic. Dr. Conn is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, American / International Association for Dental Research, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Other honors/awards include: Fellowship in the American College of Dentists; Fellow, 2000 Summer Institute in Clinical Dental Research Methods, University of Washington; Dental School Teaching Award; UTHSCSA Dental School Resident Faculty Research and Development Program; and a 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award. He was honored to serve the Section on Comprehensive Care and General Dentistry of ADEA as an officer from 1994-1996 and 2001-2004. Currently, Dr. Conn chairs the Curriculum Committee at San Antonio, is a Board Member for the UTHSCSA Dental School Alumni Association, and Co-Course Director of the General Dentistry Clinic.

TIME
Check-in & Lunch: D.S. Cafeteria,
Private Dining Room, 11:30 AM
Program: Thursday, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

LOCATION
Dental School, Private Dining Room in the Cafeteria The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (back of Dental School and adjacent to Visitor Parking Lot.)

TUITION
Includes Luncheon and Lecture
Individual: $49.50

CREDIT (Course Code: 127075A)
AGD Code: 135 Hours: 1

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