DABC 2024 Convention, Trade Show and AGM

Get ready for a night of fun and celebration that will be enjoyed by all! Kick it off with complimentary pre-dinner drinks at 5:30 pm, sponsored by Zahn Canada, a Division of Henry Schein. This unforgettable evening will feature a delicious dinner, an awards ceremony, engaging music trivia, and lively dancing with DJ JSC. A cash bar will be available for your enjoyment. Please come dressed in semiformal attire.

Join in an exceptional wine experience! Award-winning, Grape Escapes Wine Tours, will take you on a 4.5 hr tour visiting
four Naramata wineries. Includes all tasting fees, a 3-course gourmet picnic (including GF and vegan options), snacks
and water, professional wine guides, air-conditioned vehicle and pick up and drop off at convention hotel. Pickup will be approximately 10:00 am - 11:00 am / drop off 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on both days. Exact times will be confirmed the day prior.

Join in an exceptional wine experience! Award-winning, Grape Escapes Wine Tours, will take you on a 4.5 hr tour visiting
four Naramata wineries. Includes all tasting fees, a 3-course gourmet picnic (including GF and vegan options), snacks
and water, professional wine guides, air-conditioned vehicle and pick up and drop off at convention hotel. Pickup will be approximately 10:00 am - 11:00 am / drop off 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on both days. Exact times will be confirmed the day prior.

Includes breakfast and lunch for the length of the convention and welcome reception on Wednesday, May 29th and Trade Show on Friday, May 31st.

Let's kick off the convention with a welcome from the President of the DABC!

A look into Exocad’s new denture module additions from update 3.2, learn the basics of Exocad & how to efficiently copy and improve upon your patients existing denture(s) with nothing more than a set of existing denture scans!

Session 1: Canadian Dental Care Plan – An Overview

This specialized session is crafted exclusively for denturists, providing a detailed exploration of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Denturists will gain an in-depth understanding of the plan, including comprehensive insights into what is covered and what is not. The session will intricately navigate the nuances of the CDCP, ensuring denturists are well-versed in the plan's intricacies.

Denturists will delve into the specifics of coverage, uncovering the breadth of services provided by the CDCP. Equally important, the session will highlight areas that fall outside the scope of the plan, ensuring denturists are fully aware of limitations and can communicate effectively with their patients.

The ins and outs of the CDCP will be thoroughly discussed, empowering denturists with the knowledge needed to seamlessly integrate their services within the framework of the plan. This session is designed to equip denturists with the essential information, addressing the "needs to know" aspects that are critical for navigating the CDCP and providing optimal care to their patients.

Session 2: Q&A with The DAC Executive Director 

This engaging session is designed as a personalized Q&A opportunity for denturists, facilitated by The Denturist Association of Canada (The DAC's) Executive Director.  Denturists and their staff are encouraged to bring forward their daily frustrations and burning questions related to DACnet, Fee Guide, general insurance, and front-end operations.

The format of this session is an open dialogue where denturists and their staff can seek solutions and insights directly from The DAC. Attendees are urged to bring specific examples from their professional experiences, allowing for a collaborative exploration of real-world scenarios. The session aims to address the challenges denturists encounter in their daily practices and provide practical guidance.

To enhance the interactive nature of the session, denturists are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance to Mallory Potter at dacdenturist@bellnet.ca. This ensures that the session is tailored to the specific concerns of the participants, maximizing the value of the Q&A and fostering a supportive environment for knowledge exchange and problem-solving.

Tanya will offer clinical and technical perspectives on designing immediate dentures using 3Shape. She will discuss her workflow and share her tips and tricks on what she loves to do the most!  Tanya will also review the 3Shape 2D photo overlay process during the design aspect and talk about how successful immediate dentures can be for you.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is committed to building a community of care, a province where people living with dementia are acknowledged, included and supported. A key resource we provide is Building a Strong Foundation for Dementia Care, a dementia education workshop for anyone who works with people who live with dementia. In this workshop, dental professionals will learn more about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, communication and behaviour changes associated with dementia, person-centred strategies and the importance of family carepartners in supporting care outcomes.

TBA

Over the last six years, Fischer Denture Clinic has transitioned from analog to digital dentures. Markus will share some of the highs and lows of this ongoing process. He will review some of his favourite clinical procedures, such as alginate and VPS impressions for immediate dentures, partial dentures, Gnathometer CAD lower suction dentures, relines and reference dentures.  

Welcome to "Front office Tips & Tricks," a course designed to help equip you with supplemental skills and knowledge needed to excel in the crucial role of a receptionist or office manager. As the first point of contact for patients, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth and efficient operation within a denturist clinic.

In this short course, we'll dive into the fundamental aspects of dental reception, covering topics such as patient communication, WorkSafe BC requirements, insurance processing, and managing staff meetings.

Whether you're new to the field or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course provides helpful tips and tricks.

Key Highlights:

•  Appointment Scheduling
•  First-Aid Requirements
•  Consent Forms
•  How to have fun

By the end of this course, you'll emerge with some helpful tips and tricks that will be useful to excel as a dental receptionist or office manager. Join us on this journey to elevate your career in dental administration!

Learning Objectives:

- Understand current clinical techniques for identification of maxilla-mandibular complex

- Identify anatomical structures in maxilla and mandibular complex

- Recommend the most appropriate imaging modalities for the identification of structed when planning oral implants

The adoption of digital denture workflows continues to see exponential growth, and this program is designed to help attendees understand how to integrate into their practice and laboratory! This course will walk through the basics of various digital denture workflows for immediate, reference, and conventional complete dentures. Clinical guidelines and record taking methods will be presented that make chairside steps easier, and results more predictable for the patient, clinician, and technician. The program will also highlight the latest in digital denture material and fabrication methods.

Learning Objectives:
1. Clinical guidelines for immediate, reference, & conventional digital dentures
2. Providing the best data (records) for predictable results
3. How communication has improved for both Clinician & lab through the digital tools
4. The latest updates to the Lucitone Digital Print process & materials
5. Using Intra-oral scanners to accomplish 3-Appointment dentures

Jennifer Dibben

Careful design, material selection and post milling finishing techniques will ensure a show stopping final denture that stands the test of time.

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the difference between two-stage and immediate load dental implant protocols

- Understand treatment planning both surgically and prosthetically

- Understand dental implant maintenance and re-care protocols

This presentation will provide an overview of whitening solutions and frequently asked questions:
• Understand why teeth discolour
• Understand patient selection criteria
• Understand the science of whitening and how it works
• Understand the difference between hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide solutions and when to utilize each
• Understand the different options available, both in-office and take home

Embark on a lively and transformative journey with Dean Fenwick, the founder of DOMx. This session is tailored to elevate your personal practice. 

Uncover a treasure trove of best practices drawn from Dean's extensive experience. Learn to maximize the utility of features like professional treatment plan templates, seamlessly incorporating waivers, consent agreements, and payment terms with mail merge tags and digital signatures. These strategies are designed to streamline operations for any practice management system. 

This course goes beyond software; it's about refining your practice management workflows and embracing internet marketing techniques. We'll explore effective digital communication methods, including email and text marketing, and the significance of well-designed intake forms and a robust web presence. 

Whether you're a DOMx user or not, this course offers valuable insights into enhancing patient interactions, boosting efficiency, and driving growth in your practice with modern, digital-forward approaches.

This presentation offers a deep dive into the essentials of full arch implant solutions.  Attendees will explore different facets of this treatment modality, from planning stages to the variety of restorative options available, including both implant retained and supported overdentures, and fixed and removable options. This session aims to provide an overview of current practices and methodologies, setting a solid groundwork for excellence in patient care.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand Full Arch Implant Fundamentals: Develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles behind full arch implant solutions, including the key stages of treatment planning and execution.

2. Explore Restorative Options: Gain insights into the comprehensive range of restorative options for full arch implants, including the pros and cons of implant retained vs. supported solutions, and fixed vs. removable options.

3. Grasp Treatment Planning and Guide Design: Learn about the importance of precise treatment planning and guide design in achieving optimal outcomes in full arch implantology.

4. Familiarize with Current Practices and Methodologies: Stay informed on the latest practices, methodologies, and technologies that are shaping the future of full arch implant solutions.

What does implants have anything to do with happiness? In this presentation, Dr.
Chung brings honesty, humbleness, and humour to talk about his 13 years of implant
dentistry and how it has impacted his patients, his life, and most importantly, himself.
Grab a coffee and a pastry for a chat among friends to talk about what it really feels like to be working on teeth (and how hard it is).

Lecture Objectives:
• What is the equation for happiness?
• Why is my job so hard?
• Why are patients such a pain in the a$$?
• How can we make our staff happy?
• Is balance even possible in our profession?

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the demanding challenges of optimal implant retained dental solutions and look at
solutions available for some of those challenging cases.
• Discuss how the introduction of CAD/CAM has impacted restorative options and workflows
• Review new implant bar solutions; including function, aesthetics, and hygiene

This is a continuation from 2023 convention's video presentation (Part 1).  Dr. Marketing is here is make sense of the complex world of dental marketing. Most denturists we meet are unaware of all the interesting ways to generate patient leads, how a lead can be tracked through a Google or Facebook campaign, or how much a marketing budget should be and what it should be spent on. This lecture will cover common marketing mistakes, rules and regulations the association sets, determining a proper marketing budget, and more. Mr. Bosch will also share strategies of what some of Dr. Marketing’s top denturists are doing across the country. The goal is to ensure denturists are effectively marketed based on their growth goals and budget and that they meet the ethical standards of marketing a dental practice.

TBA

Drinks and appetizers start at 4:00 pm. Complete trade show game to win prizes!  Prizes drawn at 6:00 pm.  Must be in attendance to win.

Okanagan Priority One Trauma

This is a 4-hour Recertification course designed for students who hold a current CPR Level C AED certification.

Students taking this class will review the materials covered in the CPR level C AED Course.

Course fees include: PDF version of curriculum manual, 1 Pocket mask in a hard shell & 3 year certification. 

Prerequisites: Participants must be physically able to perform the required skills. Participants who register for the recertification must have a current, unexpired certificate and show it to the instructor at the beginning of the course.
 
 

Are you a denturist on the cusp of venturing into the digital realm of implant dentistry? Join us for an enlightening course designed for professionals like you, who are new to digital solutions and full arch implant cases. Led by Dr. Jack E. Wasserstein, DDS, this course promises to cover cutting-edge digital implant workflows.

During this course, we will:

• Review the history of traditional implant dentistry
   
• Explore the evolution of removable implant restorations, highlighting contemporary designs that mimic fixed restorations but are still removable
   
• Discuss the critical rationale for choosing digital removable implant restorations, particularly for full arch rehabilitations, and how they can elevate patient outcomes and satisfaction.

This course is a golden opportunity for denturists looking to broaden their horizons and embrace the digital revolution in implant dentistry. Whether you're seeking to enhance your knowledge base, improve your clinical skills, or simply curious about what digital implant workflows can offer, this course will provide you with the insights and confidence to start exploring full arch implant cases in your practice.