Future of Dentistry: Integrating Medicine into the Practice of Dentistry - April 14-16, 2005 - Phoenix

Future of Dentistry: Integrating Medicine into the Practice of Dentistry
April 14-16, 2005 - Phoenix, AZ
Wigwam resort and conference center in Phoenix, Arizona
First of a kind meeting slated
A "first of a kind" meeting -- The Future of Dentistry: Integrating Medicine into the Practice of Dentistry -- will be held in Phoenix from April 14-16, 2005. The American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Academy of Oral Medicine have co-sponsored this first joint national congress in Phoenix in April, 2005. This exciting meeting will focus on practical evidenced based knowledge presented by world class speakers on diagnosis and management of common medical-dental orofacial disorders.
Orofacial disorders including oral cancer, temporomandibular disorders, oral lesions, salivary gland disorders, orofacial pain disorders, oral neurosensory disturbances, orofacial dystonias and dyskinesias, bruxism, burning mouth, dental sleep disorders, malodor, dental phobias, and others are very common in all dental practices with a collective prevalence of over 40 percent of the population. Management of these disorders differ from traditional dental practice because the dentist spends significant clinic time providing medically based evaluation and treatment for these patients. Services are usually reimbursed by time for consultation and procedures through the patients medical insurance plans similar to physicians.
The purpose of this conference is to provide a comprehensive course for dentists on how to provide diagnosis and management of orofacial disorders in both general and specialty practices of dentistry. The conference includes the evidenced based evaluation, diagnosis and management of orofacial disorders as well strategies on how to successfully integrate into routine dental practice. The conference will introduce new technological advances in the field such as genetic transfer techniques, new pharmaceuticals, advances in craniofacial imaging, and intelligent digital records for orofacial disorders. Pre-conference workshops on practice management concepts and two special courses; one for auxiliary staff and one for physical therapists will also be offered. All attendees will be provided an illustrated clinical guide and associated software as part of attendance.
The meeting will be held at the Wigwam resort and conference center in Phoenix, Arizona (wigwamresort.com). Since its opening in 1918, The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club has become a legendary Arizona landmark, celebrated for its quiet elegance and style. Located 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix, the resort's 331 adobe-style casitas are nestled in the quaint village of Litchfield Park. Set amidst palm tree-lined walkways, acres of grass, and lush flower gardens, The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club is one of the most popular destinations in the Southwest and is a consistent recipient of the Mobil Travel Guide's Four-Star Award for Excellence. The original slate, stone and wood surfaces and Native American design accents give the Wigwam Resort and Golf Club a rustic charm that evokes Arizona's rich history.
Air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated in a southwestern motif and feature all the comforts of home as well as a plush terrycloth robe to wrap up in when you step out of your warm relaxing bath or shower. With your entertainment and recreation in mind the hotel offers a poolside cabana, three 18-hole championship golf courses, nine tennis courts, two swimming pools, waterslide, health club, spa services, full-service beauty salon, bicycle trails, shuffleboard, basketball, Ping-Pong, croquet, sand and water volleyball, and camp Pow-Wow for kids. The resort offers many fine dining choices and is minutes to shopping and entertainment.