Introduction to the 3i Implant System
Monday October 3, 2011; 6:00-8:00 pm   (Dinner & Learn)
Monday, October 10, 2011;  6:00-8:00 pm   (Dinner & Learn)

Come learn about the 3i Biomet implant system.  They offer features that may appeal to you, as the restorative dentist, such as the Encode healing abutment (no more impression posts), as well as their “clicking” to ensure you’re your abutment is fully seated.  3i has partnered with iTero Cadent digital scanners to make restoring implants even easier.  This lecture is good for experienced restorative implant dentists, and critical for novice restorative implant dentists. 

Instructors: 3i Rep          Credits:2 hours of CE credits provided.
Location: Dr.Engen’s conference room   6817 N. Cedar Rd #202, Spokane, WA 99208. 

Drugs for Periodontal Bugs
Monday, January 16, 2012;  6:00-8:00 pm   (Dinner & Learn)
Monday, January 30, 2012;  6:00-8:00 pm   (Dinner & Learn)     

A comprehensive review of antibiotic therapy in dentistry and specifically in the treatment of periodontal disease.  Guidelines will be discussed for pre-med of cardiac & orthopedic patients.   In addition, a discussion of Perio DNA testing will be included. 

Instructor:  Dr. Rolf Hahn   Credits: 2 hours of CE credits provided. 
Location: Dr. Engen’s conference room   6817 N. Cedar Rd #202, Spokane, WA 99208      Fee:  None  *** Dinner will be provided***

Surgical Orthodontic Treatment – Not so radical after all
Monday, March 5, 2012; 6:00-8:00 pm  (Dinner & Learn)
Monday, March 19, 2012; 6:00-8:00 pm  (Dinner & Learn)

Orthognathic surgery has moved from being something that is only done at the extreme, to a procedure that is offered as a mainstream treatment modality.  In this lecture we will discuss how to diagnose orthognathic surgery cases, who is a candidate, and give case examples.  We will even discuss Dr. Engen’s personal experience with his upper jaw advancement.

Instructor: Dr. David Engen  Credits: 2 hours of CE credits provided. 
Location: Dr. Engen’s conference room   6817 N. Cedar Rd #202, Spokane, WA 99208. 
Fee:  None   *** Dinner will be provided***

Gingival Grafting in the 21st Century
Monday, April 30, 2012; 6:00-8:00 pm  (Dinner & Learn)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012; 6:00-8:00 pm  (Dinner & Learn)

Gingival grafting has been around for years.  Free gingival grafting and Connective tissue grafting are well established procedures.  New products are available which purport to eliminate the need for the palatal harvest.  In this lecture, we will discuss conventional grafting, Alloderm, MucoDerm, Emdogain, and a new living cell construct (CelTx) along with case examples of how they treat out.  This exciting lecture offers a glimpse of things to come!

Instructor: Dr. David Engen   Credits: 2 hrs of CE credits given 
Location: Dr. Engen’s conference room   6817 N. Cedar Rd #202, Spokane, WA 99208. 
Fee:  None   *** Dinner will be provided***

Restoratively Driven Implants Failures
Friday, June 8, 2012; 8:00 – 4:30 pm  (All Day Program)  **ONE TIME ONLY***

Dr. Engen has brought in two world renowned speakers for this year’s Grand Finale’ program!

Dr. Wadhwani and Dr. Pineyro are highly sought after well respected Prosthodontists who will be speaking on the good and the bad of cementation of implant prosthesis.  They will provide you with ideas, products and solutions for the problems you face as restorative dentists!  Currently, no clinical guidelines for implant cementation procedures exist.  There is also little agreement on the type of cement to use, the ideal depth of implant platform placement, or the position of the cement finish line for optimum tissue health.  Cement-retained implant restorations are common practice but not without issues. Excess cement in the gingival sulcus may harm the periodontal tissues.  Clinical reports have documented the adverse effects of excess cement extruded into the periimplant soft tissues.  Excess cement contributed to over 80% of periimplant disease.  If cement is inadvertently expressed into the periimplant tissues or left as a cement overhang, it needs to be removed.    This program will show you how to prevent bone loss around your restored implants giving your patient the best long term results possible!  You won’t want to miss this lecture!

Instructor:. Chandur Wadhwani Prosthodontist & Dr. Alfonso Pineyro Prosthodontist
Credits: 7 hrs of CE credits given 
Location: The Lincoln Center 1316 N. Lincoln St. Spokane, WA 99201   
Fee:  None   *** Breakfast & Lunch will be provided***