8:00 - 8:15 am: Welcome
Sheldon Winkler, AAIP President
Mahmoud F. Nasr, AAIP Past President and Meeting Moderator
M. Joe Mehranfar, Session General Chairperson
8:15 - 9:00 am: Robert J. Braun, DDS, MPH, Landsdale, PA
Systemic Implications of Oral Disease and its Relation to Oral Implantology Dr. Braun is Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine and Surgery at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
9:00 – 10:00 am: Leonard I. Linkow, DDS, DMS, Fort Lee, NJ
Five Decades of Dental Implants
Dr. Linkow is considered by many of his colleagues as the “Father of Oral Implantology.” In 1992 NYU created the first and only endowed chair in implantology in perpetuity with Dr. Linkow as the recipient.
10:00 - 10:30 am: Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:10 am: William D. Nordquist, DDS, MS,
San Diego, CA
Saving Ailing and Failing Implants
Dr. Nordquist lectures worldwide and performs live-surgery seminars in the United States and Asia. He is the author of two books that detail the infectious process in periodontal disease and its relationship to systemic disease.
11:10 – 12:00 noon: Robert E. Weiner, DMD, Princeton, NJ Ridge Preservation and Site Preparation for Optimum Implant Esthetics
Dr. Weiner has lectured extensively throughout the Americas and Europe, and taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 pm: Jack Hahn, DDS, Cincinnati, OH
The “Emergency” Implant—Immediate Extraction Replacement
Dr. Hahn is a well-known pioneer in implant dentistry. He has developed implant devices and techniques that are used worldwide and continues to participate in clinical studies.
1:45 – 2:30 pm: Edward M. Feinberg, DMD, Scarsdale, NY
The Precision Attachment Case for Implants
Dr. Feinberg is a nationally recognized lecturer and has authored articles for many dental publications. He is director of the Westchester Academy of Restorative Dentistry.
2:30 – 3:00 pm: Christopher Torregrossa., CPA, Phoenix, AZ Protecting Your Dental Practice From Theft and Embezzlement Mr. Torregrossa is director of the Dental Practice Group at Price Kong CPAs and Consultants.
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Soda Break
3:30 – 5:00 pm: Paul M. Mullasseril, DDS, MS,
Oklahoma City, OK
Mini Dental Implants—Where Are We Today?
Dr. Mullasseril is Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Division of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Alternate Speakers: Charles S. Mandell, DDS, Mike Shulman, DDS, Sheldon Winkler, DDS
Join us for the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics 30thAnnual Meeting at the Carefree Resort & Conference Center, 37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, Arizona. The AAIP has reserved a block of rooms with a special daily rate of $155.00 on the meeting day and three days before and after. Rooms will be available until October 3, 2012. After that date, reservations will be honored on a rate and availability basis only.
Carefree Resort & Conference Center is a desert gem surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Arizona, located 3 miles north of Scottsdale, but in the heart of Carefree and Cave Creek. The area captures the true essence of Arizona history, which celebrates Arizona style and culture with Western décor and architecture.
Downtown Carefree boasts diverse boutiques, stores, restaurants, and galleries. The Carefree Resort Shuttle provides trips to Carefree and Cave Creek. Carefree is the home of many seasonal festivals featuring top musicians, art and wine fairs, and local western events.
For reservations call the hotel directly at (480) 488-5300 and identify yourself as being with the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (code: AAIP-Implant Update 2012).