Past Meetings
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March 2024
Case Discussions (Grand Rounds)
- Rob Hardwick- Good discussion of replacement options for malpositioned tooth
- Patrick Loftus- Discussion of sinus lift complications. This case was also discussed during the member presentation at this meeting.
- Kirk Davidson- Oral Pathology of gingival inflamation
- Jason Han- Patient with idiopathic pain and a complicated dental history
- Pete Holmes- Implant restorations on anterior teeth
- Jeff Hood- Management of draining fistula
- Jeff Hood- Cosmetic management of a gummy smile
- Bryce Duskin- Congenitally missing lateral incisors. Ortho, tunnel ct graft, guided implants in a tight space
- Follow-up from previous cases (Updated images in case presentation page)
- Tom Smart- Tori Removal
- John Turner- Free Gingival Graft
- Free Gingival Graft- Shaun Whitney (Mentor Demo Surgery)
- Guided implant placement #7 (Bryce Duskin)
- Immediate implant placement #8 (John Turner)
- Mentor Assigned Reading was discussed
- Avoiding Complications with Lateral Wall Sinus Lifts (Kirk Davidson)
- Fishing trip possible in November. Nov 15-17 most likely. Todd to coordinate. (Email sent one week after this discussion)
- Next meeting will be at KC's office. 1332 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene
- Saturday night of next meeting we will do dinner at Honey at 5:30. Blaine will coordinate event.
- Possible Vegas trip with Implant Direct next Spring. Implant Direct Rep. will be invited to September meeting to discuss.
- Lunch was provided by Zimmer Biologics where they discussed their new membrane
- Neodent will present at the next meeting
- Discussed adding to the armamentarium of study club equipment, including a crestal sinus lift kit and a metal mallet. No decisions were made regarding this- we just discussed it.
- Dates for next year will be decided at May meeting
January 2024
Case Discussions (Grand Rounds)
- George Loftus- Endodontic management of open apex done in 2018 via MTA apexification. Maybe some resorption. Discussion of dental materials, including bioceramic putty that is used more commonly today.
- Patrick Loftus- Discussion of implant bridges
- Follow up from previous cases (Updated images in case presentation page)
- Patrick Loftus- Connective Tissue Graft (Shaun Whitney Demo Surgery)
- Patrick Loftus- Lateral wall sinus lift
- Todd House- Immediate implant #5, GTR #11
- Pete Holms- Anterior dental trauma case
- Management of root resorption (Shaun Whitney-Demo Surgery)
- Connective tissue allograft (George Loftus)
- Mandibular tori removal (Tom Smart)
- Free gingival graft (John Turner)
- Removal of implant and graft (Katie Martin)
- Lateral wall sinus lift and three implants (Todd House)
- Stem Cell Therapy (Jeff Hood)
- Mentor Assigned Reading (Was assigned, but not discussed at this meeting)
- Brief discussion of venue for end-of-year party. Will be discussed more at next meeting.
- Lunches for this meeting were sponsored by Zimvie and Implant Direct
November 2023
Case Discussions (Grand Rounds)
- KC McVey- Presented a number of cases that could be possible candidates for MOCA/Vista grafting technique. We discussed this technique in some detail last September.
- Along with these cases, we had some discussion about treatment planning and the rationale for gingival grafting. Indications include tooth sensitivity, esthetics, lack of functional tissue, and lack of ability to clean.
- Pete Holmes- Several cases
- Management of dental trauma after a fall and loss of front teeth
- Restorative management of a patient with failed orthodontics (canted smile)
- Lower veneers causing gingival impingement in embrasure space
- Patient with possible allergy to zirconia
- Discussion of predictability in managing minor recession in entire quadrant
- Jeff Henneburg- FMR management for patient with strong gag reflex
- Follow up from previous cases (Updated images in case presentation page)
- Two Connective Tissue Grafts (Shaun Whitney- Demo Surgery)
- Lateral Wall Sinus Lift (Patrick Loftus)
- Connective Tissue Graft (Tom Smart)
- Immediate implant #5, implant #13 (Kirk Davidson)
- Immediate implant #5, GTR #11 (Todd House)
- Biological reshaping of roots for restorative success (KC McVey)
- Much of the presentation was a video from a Strupp/Brumm seminar. Some of the tecniques used can be seen in these attached links:
- Video and discussion of tissue grafting (Shaun Whitney)
- Neodent is not currently able to sponsor the study club. Other sponsors will be sought.
- Gavin mentioned that the AGD is requesting formal paperwork for continued accreditation of the study club. This includes meeting planning, minutes from meetings, and club officers. We already have all of this in place, but we may need to make it more official in the future. This may be addressed in future meetings.
- George will not be available to host the club on May 3-4. Meetings on these dates will take place at KC/Dr. Whitney's building.
- Due to increased use of video during these meetings, the club voted to procure better sound equipment. Logan will arrange for this and have it at the next club meeting.
September 2023
Case Discussions (Grand Rounds)
- Todd House- Ailing Implant Bridge
- Patrick Loftus- Gingival Recession. Possible split mouth study.
- Follow up from previous cases (updated images in case presentation page)
- Free Gingival Graft (Shaun Whitney- Demo Surgery)
- Pedicle Graft #3 (Kirk Davidson)
- Vertical sinus lift with implant placement (John Turner)
- Vertical sinus lift with implant placement (Bryce Duskin)
- Free Gingival Graft (Tom Smart)
- Ageing of Implants and Super Osseointegration (John Turner)
- Mentor presentation was video and discussion regarding "MOCA" graft technique
- Blaine was elected the new president of the study club
- Gavin has updated all the CE. Thank You!
- If needed, please follow-up with Jeff Henneburg regarding dues for this year (still $3000) or travel reimbursement for last year's Zimvie course.
- Member presentations were assigned for the rest of the year. Check the current schedule if you need a reminder.