The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School and
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Destination Mexico: Puerto Vallarta
January 21-24, 2004
Sheraton Buganvilias Resort

Please note: The hotel has changed to the Presidente Intercontinental due to a scheduled power outage to take place at the Sheraton on that date.

 


Treatment Planning the Complex Case
Jack I. Shirley, DDS


OVERVIEW
Would you like to tackle those big cases? The ones you see at dental meetings and wonder how they got such spectacular final results. Come take a new look at treatment planning. Learn about position papers, how to know when to refer and when you can do it yourself. I will cover a step-by-step procedure that will help you divide and conquer the most difficult cases.


OBJECTIVES
Learn when to refer and whom to refer to.
Step-by-step sequence for treatment planning.
How to write a position paper with the specialist you use?
Divide and conquer your worst nightmare cases.
How to handle those severe wear cases?
How to get longevity out of your final results?


PRESENTER
JACK I. SHIRLEY, DDS, has maintained a private practice in San Antonio, TX since 1979. Dr. Shirley has been associated with the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida for 18 years. He is currently serving as Associate Faculty and is Vice President of the Board of Trustees and a member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Shirley has been selected to represent the Pankey Institute through its Speakers Bureau and can be heard throughout the nation at numerous dental meetings speaking about Pankey philosophy, techniques, and the effectiveness of comprehensive care dentistry. He has a passion for dental education and a strong desire to help dentists reach their full potential. Dr. Shirley is a member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and is involved in dental missionary work throughout the world.

 

Profitable Implant Treatment in General Practice
Stephen M. Schmitt, DDS, MS

OVERVIEW
Only 20% of general dentists provide implant treatment for their patients yet over 30% of the patient in their practice are 60 or older. Most of these patients are missing teeth that can be best replaced with dental implants. Advances in imaging and automation provide the tools needed by general dentists to create ideal implant restorations simply. Implant treatment can be a highly profitable and personally rewarding part of your practice.

OBJECTIVES
Learn which cases to treat and which to refer.
How to set fees and make financial arrangements for treatment.
Use of simple impressions to create precise restorations using advances in imaging and manufacturing.
How to minimize the cost of implant armamentarium needed in a general practice.
Tips to market implant treatment in your practice.
How to make surgical and radiographic guides.
Experience with software for imaging bone an teeth with CT.

PRESENTER
STEPHEN M. SCHMITT, DDS, MS, maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Schmitt received his DDS degree from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 1975. He earned his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from Wilford Hall united States Air Force Medical Center in 1982 and his Masters of Science degree in Prosthodontics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch.

 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 21
8:00 PM-9:00 PM Welcome Reception and Final Check-in
Thursday, January 22
7:00 AM-8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM-10:00 AM Lecture
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Refreshment Break
10:15 AM-12:15 PM Lecture
Friday, January 23
7:00 AM-8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM-10:00 AM Lecture
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Refreshment Break
10:15 AM-12:15 PM Lecture
Saturday, January 24
7:00 AM-8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM-10:00 AM Lecture
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Refreshment Break
10:15 AM-12:15 PM Lecture

 

LOCATION


SHERATON BUGANVILIAS RESORT
Carretera, Aeropuerto, 999
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, 48300 Mexico
Tel: (011)(52)322 304 04 Fax:(011)(52)322 205 00
(Do not use these phone numbers to register for course or hotel rooms, see below for information.)
Daily Room Rates: Single/Double
Standard Resort Rooms: $127 per night
Upgrade Tower Rooms: $167 per night
Cutoff date for hotel reservations is
November 21, 2003.

New Hotel Information:
Presidente Intercontinental
Puerto Vallarta Resort
Ph. 52(322) 228 01 91
Fax. 52 (322) 22 80493
Web: www.intercontinental.com

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GENERAL INFORMATION and
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR THE CDE PROGRAM

Preregistration is necessary. Please call the Office of Continuing Dental Eduction at UTHSCSA, (210)567-3177 or mail the registration form with check made payable to "UTHSCSA" to:
UTHSCSA, DS
Continuing Dental Education MSC 7930
7703 Floyd Curl Drive; San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
(210) 567-3177 or FAX (210) 567-6807
Payment may also be made by credit card. MasterCard, VISA, or Discover only.
Accommodating People with Disabilities: If you desire special accommodations, please advise us at the time of registering for the course. Individuals with speech or hearing impairments can contact us by using TDD Message-Relay Texas. If you have a TDD, call 1-800-735-2989. If you do not have a TDD, call 1-800-735-2988.

TUITION
Individual: $387.50

CREDIT
AGD Code: 250 Hours: 12

Refund Policy: If you must cancel your registration to the CDE program, please notify the Office of Continuing Dental Education at UTHSCSA immediately. Any cancellations made after November 21, 2003 will be subject to an administrative and direct cost fee adjustment. Send written notification within five working days of phone cancellation and allow four to six weeks for all refunds. "No Shows" will not qualify for refunds. Refund policy will be outlined in the confirmation letter upon registration.

     

THE MEETING SITE AND ACCOMMODATIONS
SHERATON BUGANVILIAS RESORT

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Please call 1-800-433-5451 and reserve your room(s) before our room block expires on Friday, November 21, 2003. Do not delay, because our course is scheduled during the peak tourist season. When reserving your room(s), please indicate your participation in our CE course. Only this toll-free number will gurantee the conference rate. Make your own airline reservations or contact your local travel agent. Plan to arrive in Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, January 21, 2004.

Beach front to Playa Las Glorias and facing the Bay of Banderas, the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort rises with its magnificent structure. Just 15 minutes from the international airport and 5 minutes from the picturesque downtown area, the resort's location is convenient to shopping, outdoor recreational activities and sightseeing.

The Sheraton Buganvilias Resort check-in is 3:00 PM, and checkout at 12:00 noon. Their accommodations includes 670 spacious rooms. All rooms have individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, smoke detectors and security box. The electric current used is 110V, 60 cycles. Non smoking and handicapped rooms are available. Recreational facitilies include two swimming pools, 900 feet of sandy beach, complete water sports, four tennis courts ( 2 lighted) with pro and tennis shop; and daily planned activities. Hotel guests have golf privileges at Marina Vallarta, a private golf club. Fishing and horseback riding activities are also available.

Shopping and attractions include the downtown area, Cuale Island, Marina Vallarta, Marina Pier and Flea Market, and Municipal Market nearby. Local attractions include Yelapa dn Mismaloya Beaches and the Guadalupe Shrine. Guest services include rental cars, laundry/valet, shopping arcade, water purification system, medical services, child care, beauty/barber shop.


     

THE LOCATION

Puerto Vallarta is found in the central region along the Pacific coastline of Mexico known as "The Rivera." It is located in the northwest corner of the state of Jalisco.

Vallarta traces its history back to the 1500s, when it was visited by Spanish explorers. It later became known as a respite for pirates plying the Pacific Coast. It was not until 1851 that the area was first inhabited. By 1918 (the year it was officially made a municipality), the village was a modest fishing community. It was also a port for silver shipments from nearby Cuale mines.

Today the city is graced with lovely architecture, cobblestone streets and white stucco buildings (by city ordinance, all buildings are white), crowned by flower-covered balconies and red tile roof.

Its climate is temperate, but with sub-tropical vegetation. Vallarta enjoys 345 days of sunshine each year, with average daytime temperatures reaching into the high 80s, but at night, the onshore breeze from the Bay descends bringing cool air and cool night temperatures.


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