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Monday, October 29, 2012
Time: 13:30-17:00
There are two identical group sessions.
Group A and B are repetitive, select a group time that best suites your schedule.
Group A- 13:30 to 15:00
Group B- 15:15 to 17:00

Workshop #1
Craniofacial Reconstruction: Scan, Plan and Manufacture

Course Objectives: Introduce the participants to Digital Craniofacial Capture. Perform a manipulation of the participants image using 3D software techniques with a haptic device. Prepare the modified image for print on a 3D
Printer.

Description of Workshop: Participants have the opportunity to take advantage of a workshop that spans the process of image capture, downloading and modifying an image on 3D software using a haptic device, and setting up the image for printing. Images will be captured by the 3dMD systems, downloaded into Sensible software where you will be guided by Mr. Shayne Kondor as to how to modify the image to a stylized image of yourself or loved one, then prepared for printing. This will expose the attendee to all of the steps in the production of medical models, allow for some personal time with the participating vendors for image capture, image manipulation, and printing. Workshop will run for two hours.

Instructor:

Shayne A. Kondor, MSAE
Medical Modeling Engineer
Naval Postgraduate Dental School
Bethesda, MD
shayne.kondor@med.navy.mil

Mr. Kondor is a Medical Modeling Engineer with the Craniofacial Imaging Research Group at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, MD, where he has been conducting research in Craniofacial Imaging and Rapid Prototyping Modeling techniques since October 2008 as a contractor.  His research interests are the acquisition and use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in craniofacial reconstruction   From 1996–2008 Mr. Kondor was a full-time research engineer with GTRI investigating fluid flow, medical modeling, rapid prototyping and dental materials.  He earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering in 1990 and Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1991 from Georgia Tech.

Commercial support by 3dMD, Sensible Technologies, and PCS

Limited Participation: Due to availability of equipment, there will be a limited number of 12 participants in each Group. Both Groups are identical and repetitive. Select only one Group that best suites your schedule. Attendance is based on "first to pay, first to participate". Register early!

Cost: $125 (prior to October 12, 2012)
Late fee after October 12, 2012: $175

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Monday, October 29, 2012
Time: 13:30-17:00

Workshop #4
Silicone & Magnetic Retention: “2012"

Course Objectives: The course will demonstrate the use of a new Magnetic Attachment for auricular appliances. Demonstrate the use of silicones, and bonding the Magnet into the Silicone using more than one silicone. Discussion on the various primers and solvents available for a success implant retained prosthesis.

Description of Workshop: Participants of the workshop will be introduced to the New 2012, S Range “O Ring Magnet,” which is the State of the Art for auricular patients with implants. Workshop will also demonstrate the use of various silicones for 2012, in fabricating a prosthesis, the use of more than one silicone in an appliance. The attendees will be exposed to various forms of silicone from: RTV’s, LSR’s and HCR’s and their practical use in Maxillofacial Prosthetics.

Instructors:

John D. McFall is the Executive Director of Factor II Inc., founded in August of 1978 to supply reconstructive clinicians with a consolidated supply source of materials, equipment and information. John trained at The University of Texas, M.D.Anderson Hospital in 1976. He has been continually involved in the development of materials to enhance the art and science of maxillofacial prosthetics. Factor II has been involved with all of the major manufacturer’s in keeping pace with the development of silicone elastomers; Companies such as: Dow Corning, Nusil Silicones, Rhodia Silicones, Applied Silicones, GE silicones and the latest player to add to this list is now Bluestar Silicones. John believes that the future of this Specialty lies in education and intends to pursue this concept by bringing the manufacturer closer to the lab to understand the clinical needs of the maxillofacial industry.

Professor Mark Waters has over 20 years of research experience in the area of biomaterials, and particularly in the development of novel silicone rubber materials.  He is currently a Professor in Biomaterials at Cardiff University as well as Director of Technovent Ltd.   He has published over 50 papers in national and international peer reviewed journals in the area of polymeric biomaterial development.   Professor Waters has been responsible for the development of numerous materials for use in maxillofacial prosthetics and dentistry, in addition to industrial materials.  Technovent manufactures and markets worldwide the Magna-Cap magnetic retention system for use with dental and craniofacial prostheses.  The technology and functionality of Technovent products has been established over many years of research, development and clinical use.  Since becoming director of Technovent Professor Waters has enhanced their product line and has been instrumental in developing new innovations in magnetic retention for facial and dental prostheses. 

David Trainer is a maxillofacial prosthetist with 25 years of clinical experience in all phases of prosthetic rehabilitation. David received his initial training in Dental Prosthetics at Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham, England. He then went on to receive his Licentiateship in London in Maxillofacial Prosthetics. David’s work with materials has been very instrumental in product development specifically for use in Maxillofacial Prosthetics working with Factor II Incorporated and Technovent LTD of the UK, for many years.

 

 

Cost: $125 (prior to October 12, 2012)
Late fee after October 12, 2012: $175

 

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time: 13:30-17:00

The following workshops are concurrent and you may select one from the following:

Workshop #2
Maxillofacial Insurance Reimbursements

Course Objectives:  The future of our sub-specialty rests on reasonable reimbursement for our services. Workshop participants will learn how to properly bill for services, and will be brought up to date with current and future challenges in the insurance arena.

 

 

Description of Workshop:  This year, several topics will be discussed in the workshop. An overview of the billing process for both private and institution-based practices will be reviewed, including commercial insurance, and Medicare. We will have a Medicare representative give a presentation as well, updating us on the current and future issues on reimbursement in the U.S. Finally, a member of the ISMR will enlighten participants on reimbursement issues in countries outside the U.S.

Instructor: Dr. Craig Van Dongen has been in private practice in Providence, Rhode Island for the past 22 years. He held the position of clinical professor, and Co-Director of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic at Tufts University from 1986-1993. He is currently the Chairman of the Insurance and Oral Health Committee of the AAMP. 

 

 

 

Cost: $125 (prior to October 12, 2012)
Late fee after October 12, 2012: $175

 

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time: 13:30-17:00

Workshop #3
Cochlear Vistafix System:
Advancements in Bone Anchored Facial Prosthetic Solutions

 

 

Course Objectives: The workshop will review surgical techniques, clinical indications and demonstrate the latest enhancements to the Cochlear™ Vistafix® System for craniofacial rehabilitation.

Description of Workshop: This will be a "hands-on" workshop. Join us to learn about the latest advancements in bone anchored facial prosthetic solutions, including exciting innovations designed to support the needs of your patients. 

Instructor: To be determined

Cost: $125 (prior to October 12, 2012)
Late fee after October 12, 2012: $175

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