Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY 5TH  NOVEMBER, 2008

7:00 p.m.

Conference Official Opening & Welcome  Reception – Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George W. Taylor, Associate Professor, University of Michigan Schools of Dentistry and Public Health
"Periodontal Infection and Diabetes: A Model for Oral and Systemic Health Interrelationships"
(1 credit hour)

THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER, 2008

8:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.

Mr. Gregory Bethel, President, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited
"How to Survive and Thrive in Tough Times"
(1 credit hour)

9:45 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.

Dr. Sharon Minott-Warren, Periodontist, Houston Texas
“Increasing the Profitability of Periodontics in General Practice” (1.5 credit hour)

11:30 a.m.
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1:00 p.m.

Dr. Eric Rivera, Chairman, Dept. of Endodontics, UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
“One Appointment Endodontics”
(1.5 credit hour)

1:00 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.

LUNCH/EXHIBITORS

2:00 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.

Dr. Debra Stewart, General Practice, Stafford, Texas
Workshop for Dental Assistants and Auxiliaries
"Temporary Crowns and Bridges Made Easy!"

2:00 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.

Dr. Terrence Griffin, Chairman, Dept. of Periodontology  &  Dr. Keo Kang, Associate Director, Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
“Surgical and Prosthodontic Considerations and Techniques to Enhance Esthetics and Outcomes in Implantology.
(2.5 credit hours)

FRIDAY 7TH  NOVEMBER, 2008

8:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.

Dr. Skip Tyson, Pediatric Dentist, North Carolina, USA
“Pediatric Dentistry - Creating An Experience to Last a Lifetime.” (1.5 credit hour)

9:40 a.m.
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10:40 a.m.

“Dentistry as a Necessity in the Public Health System Lecture Series” - Dr. Janet Southerland, Associate Professor, UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Lecture One: "What is Driving Oral Health as a Priority in Public Health Today?"
(1 credit hour)

10:50 a.m.
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11:50 p.m.

Lecture Two:" The Great Analgam Debate: Where are We and Will We Have a Choice?”
(1 credit hour)

12:10 p.m.
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1:40 p.m.

Dr. Eric Rivera, Chairman, Dept. of Endodontics, UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
“Longitudinal Tooth Fractures”
(1 credit hour)

1:40 p.m.
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2:40 p.m.

LUNCH/EXHIBITORS

2:40 p.m.
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3:40 p.m.

Dr. Munir Rashad, Consultant Oral Surgeon, PMH, Nassau, Bahamas
“Tumors and Oropharyngeal Cancer”
(1 credit hour)

3:50 p.m.
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5:20 p.m.

Pearline Rae, RDH, Bridgetown, Barbados
“Maximizing the Use of Ultrasonic Scalers”
(1 credit hour)

5:30 p.m.
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8:00 p.m.

Closing Social  - Sheraton Cable Beach Resort

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER, 2008

9:00 a.m.

CPR  RE-CERTIFICATION

2 Day Hands- On Dental Implant Workshop

Friday 7th November, 2008  9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8th November, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Course sponsored by: Nobel Biocare
Course Facilitator: Dr. Cliff Starr, University of Florida School of Dentistry
Early registration is encouraged as this is a limited attendance course.

Course fee:
BDA Members: $400.00
Non BDA Members: $650.00

Additionally, each participant will be required to purchase an
Implant Mentoring Kit at a cost of $250.00 per kit. (On-site)