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HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition AD upage 1Du page 1B u page 1C Today’s hygienist is doing much more than just perio charting, scaling and polishing. The num- ber of risk factors that hygienists test for and assess requires the speed of a super hero to get these done in addition to standard procedures. In order to handle all these tasks better, perhaps it’s time to introduce a new position, the ‘risk fac- tor manager,’ to dental hygiene practice. g See section 1E A new model for dental hygiene? Endodontists choose board New officers and members named during the AAE’s annual meeting. Nanohybrid composites A patient-friendly choice in terms of financing and the treatment offered. Clinicians head to Anaheim Implant companies bring their new products to the CDA spring meeting. ADA, Dr. Oz answer oral health questions The American Dental Association (ADA) has joined forces with Share- care, a new online resource that invites the public to submit health- related questions and have them answered by health professionals. The website was created by Mehmet Oz, MD, a physician who first began fielding questions on “The Oprah Show” and now hosts “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Jeff Arnold, founder of WebMD. Investors include Harpo Produc- tions, which produces Oprah Win- frey’s talk show, and Discovery Com- munications. Sharecare’s goal is to provide accurate, clear and concise health information from multiple points of view. The website is located at www. sharecare.com. “Sharecare’s partnership with the American Dental Association com- pletes a necessary circle in total Seatlle is the host city for this year’s Pacific Northwest Dental Confer- ence. (Photo/Oscar Williams, www. dreamstime.com) g DT see PNDC, page 2A The 2011 Pacific Northwest Den- tal Conference (PNDC) will be held June 16 and 17 (Thursday and Fri- day) at the Washington State Con- vention & Trade Center in Seat- tle. The meeting, sponsored by the Washington State Dental Associa- tion (WSDA), offers two days of con- tinuing dental education with more than 50 nationally renowned speak- ers and a dental trade show of more than 350 exhibits. With over 8,000 attendees, the PNDC is the largest gathering of dental professionals in Washington. “The Committee on the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference has again planned an unparalleled edu- cational program for 2011, featuring some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of dentistry,” said Dr. Douglas P. Walsh, president of the WSDA, in a welcome message to attendees. “Our education pro- gram continues to showcase the art and science of dentistry.” Following are some highlights of what is new and exciting at PNDC this year. Live demos On Friday morning, PNDC will pres- ent live demonstrations of some of the hottest in-office technologies, including two CAD/CAM systems — Cerec by Sirona and E4D by Henry Schein. Later that afternoon, 3M and Itero will present their digital impression systems. Each live pre- sentation will use real patients in real-world applications that mimic conditions you’d find in your own practice — no typodont theoreticals, here. The three-hour sessions will feature cutting edge technology and award C.E. credits for attendance. Expanded offerings With more than 100 lectures and workshops, attendees will have even more to choose from when they pur- chase a full conference badge. Earn up to 14 credits in two days. Exhibit hall More than just the home of some 200 exhibitors, the exhibit hall is the place to be for drawings, giveaways and gifts. The PNDC will be revving up attendees with coffee, massages and taking pictures of you with your Get ready for the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference June 2011 www.dental-tribune.com Vol. 6, no. 6 DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition g DT see Oz, page 2A CosmetiC tRiBUNe the World’s Cosmetic Dentistry Newspaper · U.s. edition ENDO TRIBUNE The World’s Endodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 PNDC PREVIEW PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA