Sports dentistry meeting set for May

Farmersville, Ill.鈥擳he Academy for Sports Dentistry will hold its annual symposium May 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

This year’s theme is Modern Concepts for Dental Trauma.

“The annual symposium of the Academy for Sports Dentistry is one of the few opportunities in North America for dentists to come together and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the treatment and prevention of dental-facial trauma and sports dentistry,” said Dr. Jeffrey P. Hoy, ASD president. “Coming together this year will be an array of leading clinicians and researchers from Chicago and around the world who will share with us the latest, most up-to-date treatment modalities, prevention protocols and cutting-edge research.”

“The broad scope of this program provides a great opportunity for anyone who is considering becoming involved in sports dentistry and will also benefit anyone who has been a part of sports dentistry for years,” said Dr. Paul Nativi, general chairman for the meeting. “The ASD symposium provides an excellent opportunity to share ideas, exchange information and interact with experts in their fields.”

Program highlights include a mouthguard forum featuring seven panel experts, plus sessions on dental trauma treatment guidelines, on-field management of suspected cervical spine and head injuries, management of a collapsed athlete, TMJ treatment, sports-related concussions and more.

Participants can also take part in two limited attendance, hands-on workshops. An advanced suture workshop will teach attendees how to suture lips and vermillion borders and how to suture in layers. A mouthguard workshop will teach attendees to fabricate properly fitted, ASD-recommended mouthguards. Both workshops are limited attendance so ASD recommends participants register early to reserve a spot in one or both workshops.

The ASD is an ADA-CERP recognized continuing education provider and a nationally approved sponsor by the Academy of General Dentistry. The Academy is also an approved continuing education provider of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.

The symposium also features a Bring-A-Colleague registration discount program. Any current ASD member who brings a nonmember dentist to the symposium will receive 10 percent off of his or her registration fee for each nonmember dentist. In addition, each nonmember dentist sponsored by an ASD member will also receive the 10 percent discount.

Other events include a president’s reception and a silent auction to benefit dental trauma and prevention research.

Those attending will also have a chance to explore Chicago’s many options for shopping, attractions, nightlife and dining.

Watch the ASD Web site for symposium updates or register online at www.sportsdentistry-asd.org.

For more information on the ASD or the symposium, including hotel information, specific course and speaker information, contact Shelly Lott, executive secretary, 118 Faye St., Farmersville, Ill. 62533; 1-800-273-1788 or sportsdentistry@consolidated.net.