2024 WORLD'S FAIR OF DENTISTRY

NYSDA RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE ( Get 10% discount for 3 years on your MILMIC Policy )

Frederick W. Wetzel, DDS
Dr. Frederick W. Wetzel has a significant background in dental liability insurance and service to his profession. He is a former Director and currently serves as a consultant for MLMIC. Since 1992, Dr. Wetzel has been a risk management presenter, lecturing in New York and nationally. He currently serves as the Dental Section Chair of the Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL).
Fred has held numerous positions at the local, state, and national level in organized dentistry. He is a former Governor and Trustee of the New York State Dental Association.
Dr. Wetzel has extensive experience in finance, budget and audit matters. He is a general dentist practicing for the past thirty-seven years in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Wetzel is a graduate of Union College and New York University College of Dentistry. He is the President of the Niskayuna Community Foundation. His interests outside dentistry are aviation, autos and spending free time at his home on Saratoga Lake. Fred and his wife Shannon are the proud parents of five children and are expecting their fourth grandchild in July.

Mirsade Markovic, Esq.
Mirsade Markovic has been an Attorney with MLMIC Insurance Company’s Legal Department and the May-Skinner Law Group, an inhouse law firm specializing in the representation of healthcare providers and facilities since 2003. Ms. Markovic specializes in health care law including professional liability issues, risk management and professional medical malpractice defense litigation. This includes representing and defending physicians, dentists, and healthcare professionals in professional malpractice and negligence litigation from claim status through trial and through the appeal process. Her practice also encompasses aspects of premises liability, general liability, and insurance law.
She monitors current statutes, regulations, and case law to keep MLMIC insureds apprised of any potential impact it may have on their practice and in their defense. She provides legal advice to healthcare providers, dentists, and medical facilities on risk management issues, healthcare law, and
professional liability.
Ms. Markovic is on the editorial board of the MLMIC Scope and has authored articles published
in the Scope, MLMIC Dateline and MLMIC Dental Dateline. She has served as a featured speaker
for MLMIC and presented live educational lectures, videotaped presentations and webinars for
various medical and dental organizations and hospitals, some that were used for Continuing
Medical Education purposes. She has also been involved as a participant in MLMIC Talk Studio
discussing and providing legal and risk management advice to healthcare professionals and
dentists. Mirsade Markovic received her J.D. in 2000 from Hofstra University School of Law and her B.S. In 1996 from St. John’s University. She is admitted to practice before the New York State Courts
and is a member of the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Risk Management for the Dental Profession:
Managing Patient Expectations and Creating a Safe Environment of Care

This course was developed by dentists, attorneys and risk managers with extensive experience
in the fields of dental malpractice and patient safety in accordance with New York State laws
and regulations. New York State dentists who complete this course will be entitled to a 10%
discount on their liability premiums for a three-year period from MLMIC Insurance Company. If
you have not completed an approved Risk Management Program within the past three (3)
years, it is necessary for you to take this course to continue to receive your discount. At the end
of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion to submit to your malpractice carrier.
Registrants who complete this course will be entitled to three (3) continuing education credits.
NYSDA members will automatically receive three (3) lecture credits with the NYSDA Continuing
Education Registry. This course will not only cover the core components of risk management
such as documentation, informed consent and privacy but it will also address trending topics
such as social media in dentistry, common allegations seen in dental malpractice claims and will
present analytics regarding the state of dental malpractice. Do you know the risks involved with
advertising and social media? Join Dr. Fred Wetzel and Mirsade Marcovic, Esq. to find out!

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
 Identify the common allegations and claims that are seen in dental malpractice.
 Understand how New York’s statutes of limitations and tolls impact the potential for a
malpractice claim.
 Identify the various steps of the legal process and the dentist’s role in each step.
 Review top traits of claims free dentists.
 Recognized the importance of a patient record in the defense of a malpractice case.
 Analyze the positive and negative aspects of social media in dentistry.
 Describe the appropriate use of social media in marketing.
 Formulate approaches to address negative patient reviews posted online.
 Identify the liability risks that can arise in routine patient care.
 Understand the role of effective informed consent in reducing the incidence of
malpractice claims.
 Implement strategies to reduce the risk of patient injury and the potential for
malpractice claims.

Peter J Klein

Peter J. Klein is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of ALINE Wealth and President of the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation. Peter has built a career immersed in analytics and the science of investing. He works to help clients align their finances with their values through philanthropy, navigating clients through family trusts, institutions, and non-profits.
Peter has participated in panel discussions and has given speeches on the issues surrounding the nexus of wealth management and philanthropy—what he refers to as being a Legacy Agent. He serves in leadership positions on boards and committees of numerous not-for-profit organizations.

Peter earned a Baccalaureate degree in economics from Stony Brook University and a master’s degree in finance from CUNY Baruch College in New York City. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), and a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC®). Peter was named to Forbes’ 2020-2022 list of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in New York. His practice was named on Wealth Management’s first annual Thrive Awards list of fastest-growing financial advisors in 2019.

Investing with a Fiduciary & Navigating the Markets

Dentists have rather unique advantages and needs in the world of long-term (and short term!) wealth planning. You likely need to think beyond personal or family investment goals. With a portion of your assets tied up in your practice and income dependent on practice variables, you need a comprehensive and holistic wealth plan that includes a deep understanding of your practice and considers future practice transition options. It is important to align your practice objectives and personal wealth goals with an integrated strategy that keeps you in control.

Discussion Topics:

Navigating markets in the post low-return environment

The Wealth Management Process 

The Beauty of a Roth IRA 

Having a Comprehensive Wealth Plan to Guide You

Important Wealth Planning Concerns for Dentists

Dr. Pilseong Kim

Dr. Pilseong Kim received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. Dr. Kim also received his Certificate of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery from Loma Linda University’s School of Dentistry. Moreover, Dr. Kim has had additional training from various international institutes including Gothenburg University in Sweden. He continues to invest in his education by traveling globally in an effort to obtain the most current techniques and training available in the world. Dr. Kim also lectures locally and internationally on advanced surgical techniques in implant dentistry. Dr. Kim has served as a part-time faculty of the Periodontics Department at the Loma Linda School of Dentistry Periodontics Department. He has been an advisory board member for many dental industry leading companies including, Medit, MedPark, and Ossivis. He served Nobel Biocare Mentor for over 10 years. He is a Director of Advanced Surgery Master Course of Hiossen USA. He lectures locally and internationally on advanced surgical techniques in periodontics and implant dentistry including various topics such as GBR, Soft Tissue Management, Digital Dentistry, and Sinus Augmentation. Currently, he is a part time faculty of the Periodontics Department at the UCLA School of Dentistry, Adjunct Faculty of Postgrad Clinic of UABC School of Dentistry, and Part time Faculty of Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Furthermore, Dr. Kim has over 31 years of experience in both surgical and restorative implant dentistry.

Restoring Vertically/Horizontally Deficient Ridge for Dental Implant

This course will guide the attendees on the concept of guided bone regeneration, its history, and the principles that will allow it to be a predictable bone augmentation. Biomaterials used in the GBR procedure will also be reviewed. Tent Screw techniques on GBR will be reviewed with various clinical cases.

Course Objectives

After completion of the course, attendees will be able to:

Learn the history and concept og GBR.

Learn bone biology required to understand the GBR principles.

Learn how to grow bone by using tent screws predictably.

“Annual OSHA-Mandated Update for Dentists, Hygienists and Staff
What You Need to Know to Comply with the Law”
This course includes New Information including additional requirements recently signed into
law regarding NEWLY ENACTED OSHA UPDATES TO IMPROVE HAZARD INFORMATION (effective July 19,2024) and NEW POSTER for explaining to employees NYC “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK” local law 161 July 01, 2024.This course specifically includes OSHA update for PPE COVID-19 recommendations. This requirement is separate from the NYS Mandatory Infection Control Re-Licensure requirement of every four years for dentists and hygienists.
OSHA 29CFR Part 1910.1030 States: Personnel subject to Occupational Exposure should receive.
Infection Control Training on initial assignment, when new tasks or procedures affect their occupational exposure, and at minimum annually.

EDUCATION OBJECTIVES & GOALS:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for all employees. In 2016, OSHA made a major update to the MSDS/SDS (material safety data sheets/safety data sheets) labeling requirements and employee training that required mandatory office compliance after June 1st, 2016, including additional documentation requirements. OSHA constantly develops new solutions and standards to protect employees from injury and illness. It is the responsibility of employers to stay up to date on any OSHA changes to remain legally compliant, or face fines and costly claims that could lead to lawsuits. Dentists and their employees should update themselves at least annually and place appropriate documentation into their office manuals.
The goal of this course is to inform attendees of the OSHA/CDC/ADA changes. The mandatory updates will be discussed in detail with handouts supplied by CE sponsor that will help guide the practitioner, hygienist and staff comply with the mandate that has instituted in 2016, and other changes that have occurred after that date.

Newest Techniques to achieve PREDICTABILITY in Esthetic Surgery and Implant Success for the GP

Educational Goals & Objectives

Helps dentists understand various esthetic materials and surgical techniques available to achieve successful results in Esthetic Dentistry.

Prof/Dr. David L. Hoexter
Dr. David L Hoexter is a Director of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics and Clinical
Professor of Periodontics and Implantology at Temple University, School of Dental Medicine. He is a
Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a Diplomate in the American Society of
Osseointegration, and a Diplomate in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. He lectures nationally
and internationally, and has presented at the ADA’s annual meeting on numerous occasions. He was
President of New York County Dental Society, as well as a Governor of NY State Board of
Governors. Dr. Hoexter is Editor-in Chief of the Dental Tribune USA. He has had over 250 articles
published and contributed to books He has been awarded 14 fellowships, including FACD, FICD, and
Pierre Fauchard. His practice is limited to periodontics, implantology and aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Jinny Bender

Dr. Jinny Bender is a full-time clinical dentist at Glidewell. After earning her B.A. in Biology from UC Berkeley in 1990, she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston in 1995. She practiced general dentistry for 27 years prior to joining Glidewell in 2022. She has numerous publications in Chairside Magazine and teaches advanced courses using a modern milling system. She enjoys promoting constant learning in dentistry. Dr. Bender is a member of the ADA, CDA and Orange County Dental Society and a graduate from the prestigious Guiding Leaders Program in 2022.

Introduction to CAD/CAM Dentistry

In this program, attendees learn about Computer Aided Designing and Computer Aided Manufacturing restorations in Dentistry. Also, learn how to incorporate CAD/CAM in-office solution into their dental practice efficiently and become profitable. The clinician discusses embracing the digital workflow in scanning, designing, and milling in-office chairside restorations using a modern CAD/CAM system. Additional topics discussed are material selection, preparation, final finish, and cementation.

Learning Objectives:

To review and incorporate the benefits of a digital workflow.

To apply techniques for digitizing the clinical workflow.

To learn different restorative materials for a CAD/CAM system.

To produce quality restorations in a single visit.

Jeffrey Hoos, DMD

Jeffrey Hoos is a renowned practitioner and author of numerous articles. He has developed many innovative and exciting dental techniques including the patented H & H cordless impression method. Dr. Hoos graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a DMD degree after receiving his MS degree in Biology from the University of Bridgeport and his BA degree in Zoology from Drew University. Jeffrey Hoos, DMD Composites: What is New, Old and Best! Balancing: Art, Science, & Business of Dentistry! He has been involved with implant dentistry for the last 25 years and teaches implant dentistry courses. Dentists from around the world regularly visit his practice to learn how to implement his methods. He lectures extensively on practice management as well as implant and cosmetic dentistry. He recently celebrated his 41st anniversary in private group practice in Stratford, Connecticut and is consistently in the top 1% of the dental practices in the United States.

Composites: What is New, Old and Best!

Dentistry is so dynamic that there is great confusion in today’s world of restorative dentistry. We are faced with so many choices. What is the best method for prepping the tooth? What generation bonding agents work the best? How do I restore the tooth properly for a long-standing restoration? How do I finish restorations correctly? What can I do with composite restorations and what are their limitations? In this course, all questions will be answered, and you will be provided with innovative information that you can use your first day back in the office.

Participants will learn:

Understand bonding systems & how to use them.
How to make the correct choices for restorative materials.
How to understand the maximum use & limitations of direct bonded restorations.
How to become excited about restorative dentistry.

Michele Gabriel

Michele brings 27 years of extraordinary success in a series of high-level roles at top tier companies nationwide to DDSmatch, where she will serve New York City & Long Island.

Michele managed and developed teams at Patterson Dental, fulfilling a critical role in the Pennsylvania, & New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, with accountability for over 14,000 dentists. Michele oversaw the largest population of Dental Schools, Community Health Centers, Private Practice and DSOs within the organization.

Prior to joining Patterson, she gained a great deal of experience in leading roles within commercial and residential lending. In the 90s, she began in dentistry, helping dentists with start-up financing and practice acquisitions with Copelco Capital/CitiCapital. With a forte for successfully helping organizations grow, strategize and transition, Michele possesses a tremendous skill set that will be an asset to doctors planning their transitions, whether it be today, or in the future.

Michele lives in Mountain Lakes, NJ with her husband Tom and 2 boys Dustin (14) and Blake (11). She enjoys the beach, fitness, and watching her boys play lacrosse and football.

Important Steps to a Seamless Dental Practice Transition

Objectives/topics:

Financial Security: When is the right time to retire? How do you determine if you are financially ready?
Building Strong Relationships: Assembling the best team and knowing the importance of proper representation
What is your practice worth: Understanding Trends in practice Valuations/why you need one/what has changed? How do you maximize your practice worth?
Planning and Preparation: Identify the pitfalls to avoid when transitioning. Prevent Mistakes with proper planning.

Digital Workflow in Implant Dentistry

Dr. Howard Ochs

Dr. Howard Ochs DMD is a highly experienced and skilled expert in the field of dentistry. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1992. Following this, he completed an Oral and Maxillofacial residency program at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where he gained advanced training in the surgical and medical management of oral and maxillofacial conditions.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ochs has established himself as an expert in his field, serving as an attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to his hospital work, he also operates a successful private practice in Fresh Meadows, Queens, where he provides a comprehensive range of dental services to patients of all ages. Dr. Ochs is passionate about staying up to date with the latest advances in dental technology and techniques. He is an Ambassador for Zero Bone Loss Concepts, which has transformed his practice, allowing him to provide the highest level of care to his patients. He is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to each patient he sees, and he takes the time to educate them on their oral health and treatment options.

Currently, Dr. Ochs is expanding his practice, opening a second location in Fairlawn, NJ, in the summer of 2023. With his extensive training, experience, and dedication to excellence, Dr. Ochs is a respected leader in the dental community and a trusted expert in his field.

Digital Workflow in Implant Dentistry

There will be an emphasis on demystifying the Full Arch workflow and I will show how technology can give everyone highly predictable results. There will be some background on Zero Bone Loss Concepts (ZBLC) from professor Tomas Longevities.

Objectives:

Dr. Ochs will discuss about Zero Bone Loss Concepts in implant dentistry including implant design, vertical tissue height, socket sealing abutments and immediate loading.
Will touch on Partial Extraction Therapy (PET) and grafting, including Platelet Rich Fibrin.
The second half of the lecture will show how the collection of high quality digital information allows us to do morning surgery and deliver 3D Printed nano-ceramic teeth in the afternoon.

Henry Gurzhiev

Henry Gurzhiev is a distinguished dental technician and entrepreneur with almost 20 years of extensive experience in the field of dental prosthetics and laboratory management. As the founder and co-owner of SYNC Dental Lab. Henry has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into the dental lab production processes.

With a keen eye for precision and a commitment to delivering high-quality dental restorations, Henry has assembled a team of dental technicians who specialize in leveraging advanced digital tools such as intraoral scanners to streamline workflows and enhance treatment outcomes. This expertise not only ensures precise fits and aesthetics but also improves patient comfort and satisfaction.

The benefits of Intraoral scanning

Learn to acheive the best possible restorations and outcomes by use of Digital Dentistry Learn to get high precision for every case. Digital dentistry allows you to keep everything in-house and provide highly precise, functional, and esthetic restorations to your patients.