THE LARGEST TECHNO-CLINICAL EVENT IN CANADA!

Spectrum Day Toronto

A line-up for the entire dental team

Dentists | Denturists | Dental Technicians | Dental Hygienist | Dental Auxiliary

October 25th, 2024

Location: Toronto Congress Centre (South Building)

650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1

AGD Subject Code: 550

6 CORE 1 CE (3 CORE 1 CE per lecture)

CORE 1 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

CORE 1 PROGRAM

morning lecture

10:00am - 10:30Am

Exhibit hall break

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Exhibit hall lunch break

5:30pm - 7:00pm

cocktail reception

Dr. Peter Hong

DDS

Mr. Alan Lachapelle

Department Head role, PLP

9:00am - 12:30Pm

Oral Surgery and Implants - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Description:

Dr. Hong and Mr. Lachapelle will explore the topics of patient safety, antimicrobial resistance, dental malpractice, informed consent, scope of practice, and handling adverse outcomes as it applies to oral surgery and implantology. For educational and illustration purposes, the presentation contains numerous PLP case studies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

define and understand the role of patient safety as it pertains to oral surgery and implantology;
understand the contribution that the dental profession makes to global antimicrobial resistance;
recognize the scope of practice as it pertains to dentistry; understand basic dental malpractice;
handle an adverse outcome.

Bio:

Dr. Peter Hong received his DDS from the University of Toronto, with honours, in 1983. After graduation, he worked in public health, and started a general practice in Toronto. He also worked at Sunnybrook Hospital as a staff dentist for over 30 years. He continues in clinical practice and teaches dental students at U of T. Dr. Hong began working for the College on a part-time basis in 2001 as a Monitoring Officer, joined the Professional Liability Program as a Senior Dental Consultant in 2016 and became the Assistant Manager - Dental in 2019.

Mr. Allan Lachapelle graduated from Seneca with High Honours in Legal Administration in 1987. He received certificates from Windsor and Osgoode Law schools in: Health Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Health Care He consolidated his credentials through management courses with the Insurance Institute of Ontario and private educational facilities. After 7 years as a paralegal at a downtown Toronto law firm specializing in defence work, Mr. Lachapelle joined the Professional Liability Program of the RCDSO in 1994 as Claims Examiner. He advanced to “Claims Supervisor” and then to “Senior Professional Liability Advisor” before assuming the Department Head role in 2017.

afternoon lecture

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Exhibit hall lunch break

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Exhibit hall break

5:30pm - 7:00pm

cocktail reception

Dr. Parvaneh Bahrami

DDS, MSc (Perio), FRCDC, ABP Dip

Dr. Peter McDermott

DDS, Associate Director – Quality Improvement and the Implant Coordinator at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dr. Brian N. Feldman

DDS, BA

1:30pm - 5:00Pm

Dental Recordkeeping - Back to Basics

Description:

Professional, ethical and legal responsibilities require that a complete chart and record documenting all aspects of each patient's dental care be maintained. A detailed chart accurately records the patient's dental condition when first presenting at the office, assists and supports a proper diagnosis and treatment planning, and provides a clear description of the patient's ongoing care. Good records are also the dentist's best defense in the event of a formal complaint or lawsuit. In this presentation, RCDSO representatives offer guidance and practical advice in understanding the dental recordkeeping requirements in Ontario.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand and appreciate the reasons for keeping good patient records
Describe the requirements for various components of a complete chart
Identify problem areas and take advantage of helpful tips to keeping better patient records

Bio:

Dr. Parvaneh Bahrami obtained her Master of Science in Periodontology and Implant Surgery in 2012 from the University of Toronto.Dr. Bahrami is board-certified in Canada and USA and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Periodontology. She is a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto and practices as a periodontist and implant surgeon at Prosthodontics Associates.

Dr. Peter McDermott is the Associate Director – Quality Improvement and the Implant Coordinator at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He teaches didactic courses in Patient Assessment (Year I) and Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (Year II). He is a clinical instructor in Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning and in Prosthodontics at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He graduated in 1992 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto, followed by a Master of Science in Prosthodontics in 2005. Since then, Dr. McDermott has operated his prosthodontics practice in Grimsby, Ontario before returning to teaching. He has previously taught at the University of Toronto, as an Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics. Dr. McDermott is also a Western University alumnus, completing a Master of Arts in Political Science before pursuing his aspirations as a dentist.

Dr. Brian N. Feldman earned his dental degree from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, and a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, also from the U of T. He maintained a private clinical practice in Toronto for 38 years while also publishing THE DENTALETTER and later Current Practice, a continuing education course for practising dentists. Dr. Feldman is a part-time faculty member at the U of T and lectures on Histology, General Pathology and Jurisprudence & Ethics. Dr. Feldman served as the Editor of Ontario Dentist from 2003 to 2014, and was the Director of Professional Relations & Academic Affairs for Colgate-Palmolive Canada from 2007 to 2016. Dr. Feldman joined the Quality department of the College in 2017 and is currently a Practice Enhancement Consultant for the Quality Assurance Program.

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Provider:

Toronto Implant Academy (TIA)

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 9-1-2022 to 8-31-2025.
Provider ID# 355116

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