6 CE Units – Must attend both morning and afternoon sessions
The Ties that Bind Presented by Loeta Robles, DDS & Brooke Edgar, Oral Myofunctional Therapist, RDH


9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
This course will give an overview of the effects of tethered oral tissues from birth to
adulthood. We will present strong evidence supporting treatment of tongue-tie and lip-tie
as it relates to breastfeeding, speech, and dental issues. The nature of tongue-tie is
controversial due to not having an accurate ability on how to assess, how to diagnose it,
how it relates to common problems like nursing difficulties, speech issues, TMD,
enlarged tonsils, sleep disorders, nasal breathing, swallowing dysfunction, and how to
treat it. We will discuss the benefits of a collaborative approach to treatment in tethered
oral tissues, define a myofunctional therapist and their goals.
Objectives:
1. Discuss current methods of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of tethered oral tissue.
2. The importance of the role of an IBCLC, bodywork therapy, and other adjunctive therapies in a comprehensive approach to treatment.
3. Consequences of untreated tethered oral tissue.
4. Review of cases from infancy into adulthood.
5. The role of a myofunctional therapist and goals of myofunctional therapy.

Evolution of Digital Dentistry in Restoring Worn Dentition and Edentulous Patients Presented by Surgical Prosthodontist, Saeed Yazdianpour, DMD, MS
12:15 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This course is designed to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and techniques in digital dentistry as applied to the restoration of worn dentition and edentulous patients. This course will explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on diagnosis, treatment planning, and the fabrication of restorations, ensuring improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Course Objectives:
1- Identify the challenges and limitations of conventional approaches to restoring worn dentition and edentulous patients.
2- Explore the history and evolution of digital dentistry and its applications in prosthodontics.
3- Understand the concept of worn dentition and its impact on occlusion, esthetics, and overall oral health.
4- Learn about the various digital tools and equipment used in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for restoring worn dentition and edentulous cases.
5- Gain insight into the latest digital imaging techniques, such as intraoral scanning and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and their role in treatment planning.
6- Study the principles of virtual articulation and its significance in occlusal analysis for complex restorative cases.
7- Discover the possibilities of virtual smile design and how it enhances the esthetic outcomes of restorations.
8- Familiarize with different digital prosthetic materials and their indications for various clinical situations.
9- Understand the workflow and steps involved in digital restoration fabrication, including milling, 3D printing, and finishing.
10- Learn about implant planning using digital tools and the advantages they offer in edentulous cases.
11- Discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among dental specialists in comprehensive digital treatment planning.
12- Analyze case studies to evaluate successful digital restorative approaches in worn dentition and edentulous patient scenarios.
13- Understand the role of digital dentistry in achieving predictable outcomes, enhanced patient comfort, and reduced chairside time.