November 14 TMJ and Sleep Apnea Course Information

Join us on November 14 for the course ‘All TMJ Patients are NUTS, right?: How to evaluate, diagnose and treat most common TMJ problems’ (4CE from 8-12) and ‘Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Looking beyond the teeth and saving lives!’ (2CE from 1-3). Both courses are presented by Dr. Jamison Spencer.

Dr. Jamison Spencer is the director of Dental Sleep Medicine for the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ, in Boise Idaho and Salt Lake City Utah.  Dr. Spencer has personally treated thousands of patients with sleep apnea and TMJ problems, and now focuses on helping dentists help their patients with such problems.

Dr. Spencer is the Past-President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP), a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and has a Masters in Craniofacial Pain from Tufts University. He taught head and neck anatomy at Boise State University, and is adjunct faculty at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Spencer has been invited to give lectures on TMD, Dental Sleep Medicine and head and neck anatomy throughout the United States at every major dental meeting, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe and India. Dr. Spencer created Spencer Study Club, an online education, mentoring and implementation program to help dentists and their teams help more of their patients with sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. 

Infection Control and Perio Course Friday

Amber Auger R.D.H., M.Р.Н.

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, has 25 years of experience in the dental hygiene industry. She is a practicing dental hygienist, corporate consultant, and RDH coach. Amber is the creator of Thrive in the OP, a membership course that includes both on-demand sessions and weekly coaching.

Thrive in the OP equips dental hygienists with clinical, business, and leadership capabilities outside of their traditional hygiene degree. Amber is known for incorporating humor into her educational content and a practical approach to implementing the latest science into your workflow. The vast content that Amber provides through virtual, in-person events and group and one-on-one coaching will leave you inspired, empowered, and equipped to conquer your career goals.

Ronda Anderson

Ronda has been in the Dental Industry for over 30 years. During her time as a distributer representative she realized the need for education in her offices. They needed help resourcing information on the latest in Government Compliance and Infection Control. So, she became a trainer in OSHA and Infection Control to help her customers learn about proper guidelines and protocols. This became a passion that has now culminated with her current employment at HuFriedy Group where she consults with dental offices every day to help them become more efficient, compliant, and safe.

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Composite Dentistry Course this Friday

Our final program of the year, “Paradigm Shift in Direct Composite Dentistry” with Dr. Dr. Jihyon Kim, will be held Friday March 14 from 8-12, 1-3 in the Marriott Riverfront in South Sioux City.

Course Description: Advances in adhesive materials and composite resins have dramatically expanded the possibilities with direct dentistry. The ability to preserve more tooth structure with additive methods greatly expands treatment algorithms ultimately impacting decisions regarding tooth restorability, life span, and space management. On the horizon is a paradigm shift changing foundational practices and thoughts on comprehensive rehabilitations. 

Objectives: At the end of the course, participants should have a better understanding of:

  • Advances in adhesive materials and composite resins
  • Methods to preserve tooth structure with addative techniques
  • Changing principles in comprehensive rehabilitations

Bio: Dr. Jihyon Kim, a 1999 graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, is an accomplished dentist with a focus on occlusion and adhesive dentistry. She received advanced training from esteemed institutions such as Dawson Academy, Kois Center, and Spear Education. Currently practicing full-time, Dr. Kim teaches hands-on courses in biomimetic dentistry and is the Director of
the Institute of Injection Overmolding in Seattle. Renowned for her expertise, she has published articles, lectured extensively, and is dedicated to providing an advanced, intuitive, and intimate learning experience in restorative dentistry.