Course No: BC04-10 CDE Credits: 3 (Lecture)
Managing Biofilms in Treating
Oral Disease
Friday, January 29, 2010 - morning session only
Location: Faculty of Dentistry,
124 Edward Street, Toronto, ON
Part of the Breakfast Club Series
Dr. Samuel Low
Learning objectives
Dr. Low will present background on the development of biofilm, extent of clinical problems associated with ineffective personal and professional plaque/biofilm control and provide clinical perspectives on effective strategies in the prevention and management of biofilm for dental diseases.
Upon completion of this program, dental professionals
will be able to:
- Quantify the extent of the clinical problems and sequelae of ineffective biofilm plaque control
- Critically evaluate the latest clinical strategies to prevent and manage biofilm
- Synthesize this information so as to apply these concepts to their daily dental practice
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast and morning break)
| Prior to January 15, 2010 | After January 15, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists: | $125 | $135 |
| Dental Staff: | $95 | $95 |
Course Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
*Register for all 8 of the Breakfast Club programs and save $200 (Dentists) / $210 (Staff).
Tuition for 8 Programs: $800 Dentist
Tuition for 8 Programs: $550 Staff
Biography
Dr. Samuel Low, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed., is a graduate of the University of Texas (UT) Dental Branch at Houston. He received a Masters degree in Education from the University of Florida. He is a Professor of Periodontology and Associate Dean at the College of Dentistry, University of Florida. He maintains a private practice in periodontics and placement of implants. He is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology and President of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Low is Associate Faculty member of the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. As a clinical investigator, his interests are automated probing, refractory periodontitis, antibiotics in periodontal treatment and development of ultrasonics. Organized dentistry activities include past president of his affiliate and component dental association, a member of both the Florida Dental Association and American Dental Association House of Delegates and a consultant for the American Dental Association. He is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Fraternity and a fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Low was honored as the Florida Dental Association's "Dentist of the Year" and Schwartz Lifetime Achievement Award. He received the Distinguished Alumnus for 1999 of the University of Texas Dental School. Dr Low is a past-president of the Florida Dental Association and presently Trustee Designate for the 17th ADA District.
