AGD 2015 Annual Meeting

S07: Clinical Considerations Related to Head and Neck Anatomy (LECTURE ONLY)

Subject: 012 - Anatomy
Credits: 6 Lecture
Thursday, June 18: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Audience: D, H, A, R, ST
Fee: $100
Location: Moscone West, Level 2, Room 2018

Maximum Attendance: 247

Speaker Bio: New Orleans, LA; Dean, LSU School of Dentistry; Associate faculty member, Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Study.

Description: This lecture is designed to provide the participant with a anatomical review of the dynamic masticatory system and contiguous structures. Areas of special emphasis to include: osteology, the oral cavity, nasal cavity, salivary glands, musculature, and the temporomandibular joint. Relationships to routine dental assessment and differential diagnosis of orofacial pain will be highlighted.

Course objectives:

Review basic anatomical relationships which are key to a detailed examination of the dental patient
Be involved in discussion relating to temporomandibular joint health and pathofunction
Understand various subgroups of masticatory muscle disorders
Review anatomical factors relating to glandular, neural, and vascular pain that may mimic odontogenic or temporomandibular-related conditions
Review basic principles of diagnostic and treatment anesthetic procedures

Course Cancellation Policy:

Full refunds will be granted if written requests are received by the AGD on or before May 16, 2015. Cancellation requests received less than 30 days prior to the first official day of the annual meeting, with the exception of AGD member dentist registrants who have been elevated to delegate or alternate delegate status, will not be eligible for a credit or refund. All cancellations will be processed within 60 days after AGD2015. Email your request to courses@agd.org, or fax it to 312.440.0513.