2017 MID-WINTER MEETING
February 17 -18, 2017

Featuring

Dr. Gordon Christensen

The Christensen Bottom Line - 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017  

7am                            
Registration and Exhibitor Area Opens, Greenville Convention Center

8am – 10am                           
The Christensen Bottom Line – 2017, Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD 

10am – 10:30am        
Break and visit with Exhibitors 

10:30am – 12 noon   
Dr. Christensen presentation continues

12 noon – 2pm
Business Meeting and Luncheon, FOR ALL REGISTERED DENTISTS AND INVITED GUESTS
Visit with sponsors and exhibitors during this time also!  

2pm - 4 pm                
Dr. Christensen continues and concludes the presentation 

4pm – 5pm                 
Break and visit with Exhibitors
PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND VISIT EXHIBITORS BEFORE LEAVING!

Saturday, February 18, 2017 

8am                            
Registration and Exhibitor Area Opens, Greenville Convention Center

8:30am – 9:30am                   
Cyber Liability DECODED, Joe Gates, sponsored by B&B Protector Plans, Inc. 

9:30am – 10am          
Break and visit with Exhibitors 

10am – 12:30pm        
Safety: The Top 10 Things to KNOW!  An OSHA and HIPAA Update, Karen Gregory, RN,
sponsored by Total Medical Compliance

Synopses of Programs* and Speaker Bios

Friday, February 17, 2017
About the Program

8am – 12 noon | 2pm – 4pm
5.5 CEU*
THE CHRISTENSEN BOTTOM LINE – 2017
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD 

This fast moving “bottom line” course includes the areas of dentistry with the most activity and change in any given year. It is easily understood and has numerous summaries that help attendees to interpret the ongoing advancements in the profession. The course encourages audience participation, and questions and answers and is presented in an enjoyable and humorous manner.

The hottest aspects in the following topics will be included in the planned program depending on the interests of the participants in your group, the popularity of topics at the time of your program, and the time available.  

The following are potential topics, all of which may not be included in a specific course depending on time availability, and audience interest.

1. CAD/CAM
2. Esthetic Dentistry
3. Implant Dentistry
4. Laboratory Technology
5. Operative Dentistry
6. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7. Preventive Dentistry
8. Prosthodontics Fixed
9. Prosthodontics Removable
10. Technology 

Behavioral Objectives
On the completion of this course attendees should be able to:

1. List the most important and useful new techniques presented in this course.
2. List the most important and useful materials discussed in this course.
3. List the most important and useful new concepts discussed in this course.
4. Implement those aspects of the course most applicable to your practice. 

About the Speaker
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), Chief Executive Officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), and a Practicing Prosthodontist in Provo, Utah.

Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit CLINICIANS REPORT FOUNDATION (previously named CRA), which Rella directed for many years.  Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known CRA Newsletter now called CLINICIANS REPORT.

Gordon's degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; and two honorary doctorates. 

Early in his career, Gordon helped initiate the University of Kentucky and University of Colorado dental schools and taught at the University of Washington.  

Currently, he is an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, School of Dentistry.  Gordon has presented thousands of hours of continuing education globally, made hundreds of educational videos used throughout the world, and published widely. 

Gordon and Rella's sons are both dentists.  William is a prosthodontist, and Michael is a general dentist.  Their daughter, Carlene, is a teacher.

He is a member of numerous professional organizations.

Saturday, February 18, 2017
About the Program                                   

8:30am – 9:30am
1 CEU*
Cyber Liability DECODED
Joe Gates, Cyber Response Team, Beazley Group (coverage underwritten through Lloyd’s of London) 
Sponsored by B&B Protector Plans, Inc. 

Data Breaches are in the news constantly these days. In this increasingly connected world of ours it seems private information is only a keystroke away from becoming public knowledge. Any business that collects Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Personal Health Information (PHI) has a potential exposure and a legal obligation to protect such information. Please join us for this one hour session in which you will learn how you may be at risk and what you can do to protect yourself.

About the Speaker
Joe Gates Graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Political Science.  Upon graduation, he learned he had no interest in a career in Politics or Science so he did what any sensible college graduate who needs a job does, he joined the exciting world of Insurance.  Joe has been in the insurance industry for 18 years with experience on both the retail and carrier sides of the business.  Joe is currently the Southeast Region Territory Manager for the Beazley Group where he spends his days discussing coverage for Privacy and Security, Tech E&O and MPL.  Joe has a wife and two daughters, all of whom think his job sounds incredibly dull. 

About the Program                                   

10am - 12:30pm
2.5 CEU*
Safety:  The Top 10 Things to KNOW!  An OSHA and HIPAA Update
Karen Gregory, RN
Sponsored by Total Medical Compliance

Would you consider your practice a safe place for workers and patients? There are regulations and guidelines which provide the framework so that you can be ASSURED that your practice is safe for workers and patients.

Attend this fast paced, lively session on how to position your practice to be in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This training will address measures to reduce the likelihood of a bloodborne exposure, the post exposure process, and a review of the Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). Additionally, the basic tenets of the HIPAA privacy and security rule will be covered. Bring your questions about worker safety and protection of patient information and leave with checklists and practical application of current safety requirements.

Topics covered:

1. Review of the purpose and function of state and federal OSHA programs.
2. Risk of occupational exposure to HIV and Hepatitis and how to minimize risk of exposure for employees.
3. Latest CDC recommendations on post exposure management of both the source and the exposed patient.
4. Review of documentation that meets the requirements of the Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act, as well as other documentation requirements.
5. GHS and the Hazard Communication Standard.
6. Hand Hygiene
7. Basics of both the privacy and security rule
8. Requirements to provide patients their requested health information in a timely manner

Objectives:

• Recall signs, symptoms and mode of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
• Discuss the risks of exposure specific to bloodborne pathogens and prevention methods.
• Discuss basic infection control principles applicable, including proper disinfection process for environmental surfaces, patient equipment and prevention of spread of respiratory illness.
• Discuss updates to the Hazard Communication standard to align with GHS as it relates to labels, pictograms, and SDS.
• Discuss the basic tenets of the HIPAA privacy and security rules. 

About the Speaker
Karen Gregory, RN joined Total Medical Compliance in 2006 as Director of Compliance and Education where she is responsible for the development and supervision of compliance programs within the organization. TMC provides onsite OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA compliance solutions to dental and medical practices, as well as seminars and webinars on various compliance issues.

Karen is a requested speaker at local and state medical and dental meetings, and has been a presenter at the Hinman Dental Meeting, the OSAP Symposium and multiple OSAP Infection Control Boot Camps. She was a presenter at the 2015 California Dental Association. Karen is on the Editorial Review Board for Infection Control in Practice and is frequent contributor of articles in local and state organizational newsletters and magazines. She has been presented the Dr. Milton E. Schaefer Superior Service Award for service to The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). Karen has been recognized as a Hu-Friedy Key Opinion Leader and serves on the OSAP Board of Directors.

Passionate about employee and patient safety, Karen takes every opportunity to share this very important information in order to improve the quality of healthcare for all involved.

Continuing Education Credit Information
Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states.  It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board(s).  

The North Carolina Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.  ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual activities or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.  Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the North Carolina Dental Society and the 5^th District Dental Society.

General Information

Refund/Substitution Policy:
In the event of a cancellation, notification must be provided by February 10 in order to issue a refund, which will need to be approved by the 5th District. After February 10, a $25 administrative fee may apply.  Substitutions are not encouraged.  Please call 919-234-4027 for additional information. 

ADA Statement:
It is the policy of the NCDS not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities.  If you need services or auxiliary aids in order to participate fully, please call 919-234-4027 at least 3 weeks in advance of the program. 

Handouts/Verification of Attendance:
Handouts if provided by the speaker will be available on-line one week prior to the seminar. You will receive an email prior to the meeting notifying you where these handouts can be accessed or you will be provided a copy with the email. Verification of Attendance will be distributed at the end of each program.

Questions:
Contact Dr. Jason Banks, Program Chair, 252-231-2304 office or email jbanksdds@gmail.com; call 919-234-4027 or any 5^th District Officer/Trustee.

Registration questions can be directed to pallen@ncdental.org or 919-234-4027.

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