March 5-6 2009 - Vancouver - Pacific Dental Conference – CAED affiliated meeting
	Bob Margeas, DDS   “Everyday Dentistry - More than Everyday Aesthetic Results” Porcelain veneers from prep to cementation. Direct composite resin veneers, class IV restorations, diastema closure, & porcelain repair. Creating perfect ovate pontic sites following extraction. Simplified implant techniques with immediate extraction, placement, & provisionalization. Bob Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and is an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry. He is board certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Margeas is the Director of The Center for Advanced Dental Education in Des Moines, Iowa, where he also maintains a private practice.
	George Freedman DDS,FAACD, FACD, FADI  “First Impressions to Time Tested: Better, Faster, Easier Clinical Dentistry” An analytical summary of recently introduced dental products, (and time-tested reliables) based on clinical experience. George Freedman is past president American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Materials Editor for Dentistry Today. Dr. Freedman is the author or co-author of 11 textbooks, more than 400 dental articles and a Team Member of REALITY. Dr Freedman is a co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry and was founding director Esthetic Dentistry Education Center SUNY Buffalo.
	Robert Lowe  DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD, FIADFE “World Class Aesthetic Ceramic Restorative Options: Materials and Techniques” Indications for placement of aesthetic dental restorations will be discussed. Step-by-step techniques are described on preparation, provisionalization, impressions, and cementation. Treatment protocols, including use of dental lasers to correct aesthetic and biologic width issues will be covered. Robert Lowe graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982. Since 2000, he has maintained a private practice in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Lowe lectures internationally and publishes in well known dental journals on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
	Fay Goldstep, DDS “Healing Dentistry: The New Dental – Medical Connection” Dental therapy has returned to its CONSERVE-ative basics. This program focus on the new technological advances that have made this possible. Learn how bone health impacts dental health. Fay Goldstep has served on the teaching faculties of the Post-graduate Programs in Esthetic Dentistry at multiple US Universities, and has been a featured speaker in the ADA Seminar Series. She has lectured nationally and internationally on Innovations in Hygiene, CONSERVE-ative Dentistry, Dentist Health Issues and Office Design, and has published several articles, on these topics.
	Gary Radz, DDS “Elective Cosmetic Dentistry for Adolescents and Young Adults” As a profession we are seeing an increased demand from young patients for elective cosmetic dentistry. This course is designed to discuss the many different conservative, minimally invasive treatment options available to give these young patients the beautiful smiles they desire. Gary Radz is an associate clinical instructor at the University of Colorado, School of Dentistry. He is on the editorial board of seven professional journals, including the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. Over the past ten years, he has lectured internationally and published over 100 articles related to aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Radz maintains a private practice in downtown Denver, CO.
	Paresh Shah, DMD, FS, FAGD “Functional Aesthetics in Everyday Practice” This lecture will review options for treating many challenges encountered in everyday practice including materials, aesthetics, occlusion, function and comprehensive care. Learn practical techniques to simplify your cases with direct and indirect solutions and implement immediately. Paresh Shah maintains a private practice in Winnipeg with a focus on implant, cosmetic and interdisciplinary care. He graduated from the U of Manitoba in 1991 and has a Certificate in Esthetic Dentistry from the U of Buffalo in 2007. He is a clinical mentor at the U of Minnesota Esthetic Dentistry Program. He lectures internationally on aesthetics
	Joseph Sabbagh  DDS, MSc, PhD “Problem Solving in Direct Composite Restorations” Problem solving in direct composite restorations. During the restorative procedure, the dentist may face several problems issued mainly from aesthetic, mechanical, anatomical and biological considerations. All means and tools that help to obtain trouble free composite will be detailed. Joseph Sabbagh is an internationally renowned clinician in the field of Endodontics, Conservative and Cosmetic Dentistry. A graduate of the Saint-Joseph University, Faculty of Dental Medicine. He currently has a practice in Belgium and Beirut.
	Robert Gerlach  DDS, MPH “Synergistic Therapy: Combining Therapeutic Products for Improved Results” New research suggests that product combinations may provide even greater oral health benefits. This course will review the state of the science behind some newer OTC products, and how using these product combinations may increase the benefits for your patients. Robert Gerlach is a Research Fellow in Worldwide Clinical Investigations at Procter & Gamble. His clinical trials research includes initiatives in the areas of caries prevention, periodontal therapy, and esthetic dentistry, especially tooth whitening. Dr. Gerlach’s work experience includes various government and academic appointments, as well as extensive private practice experience.
Fees: Free for BCDA/CDSBC Active Dentist members of the CAED pay a reduced PDC fee of $85 up to January 15,  2009. You can register online at www.pdconf.com and use caed(username) and dentistry(password) to register at this  special rate. The fee of $85 applies for non BCDA/CDSBC or out of province dentists and gives you                full access to the entire Pacific Dental Conference with international renowned speakers (fee remitted directly to Pacific Dental Conference).