Friday, May 30, 2025

Join the Northwestern District Dental Society for their Summer Meeting at Jacob Brower Visitor Center in Itasca State Park.

6 Fundamental CE Hours

Prosthodontics: Roxana Esguerra, DDS

Sales Reps or Scientists: Who Should We Believe?

The promise of digital dentistry has long been a “perfect” or error-free workflow from impression to definitive prosthesis.  For implant prosthetics, dimensional accuracy of the working and final models remains the primary requirement for well-fitting final prostheses despite the transition away from conventional model-based workflows to digital-based design and manufacturing protocols.  Furthermore, digital dentistry has gone through exponential growth in recent years, such that new products and workflows are available long before they can be evaluated by independent laboratory and clinical research.  This presentation will include a case series of complete-arch implant-supported FDPs using a novel digital workflow (Nexus iOS from Osteon Medical & Keystone Dental) for fabrication of the definitive prosthesis.  Various clinical situations and the effect on the definitive prosthesis will be discussed.  In addition, conventional techniques for evaluation of prosthetic fit will be presented and discussed.  Clinical results will be compared with relevant in vivo research, with robust discussion on methodology used to assess 3-dimensional accuracy.

Dr. Esguerra is a board-certified prosthodontist with a passion for patient care.  Born and raised in Colorado, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2008. She went on to the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, where she received her Specialty Degree in Prosthodontics in 2011. Dr. Esguerra has gained knowledge and clinical experience throughout her dynamic career history teaching and working in the United States and abroad.  Having been published in top tier Dental journals she has also been the guest speaker at numerous events.   Dr. Esguerra is a member of numerous professional organizations and is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Esguerra currently resides in Duluth, MN with her husband, Ronaldo, and two children, Kai (age 12), and Luca (age 8).

Geriatric Dentistry: Stephen Shuman, DDS

Dementia Friendly Dental Practices: Advanced Training

The number of adults with dementia in our communities is rapidly growing, with about 7 million people now affected in the US and about 100,000 in Minnesota. More strikingly, these numbers are expected to triple by 2050 and will touch us all because they represent our family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, colleagues, patients, and their care partners. This training will help your dental team create an environment that is safe, respectful, and welcoming for people living with dementia. The Dementia Friendly Dental Practices Advanced Training Program was developed by a team of experts in dementia care and provides up-to-date information and practical tips to help meet the oral health needs of adults with dementia and support their care partners to help maintain better oral health and function. Topics include dementia recognition and assessment, environment and safety issues, ethical and legal concerns, patient management strategies, treatment planning, and patient/care partner support.

Dr. Steve Shuman received his dental degree from Temple University and completed his Fellowship and MS degree in Geriatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He joined the University of Minnesota faculty in 1989 and is now Professor and Director of the school’s Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program as well as Director of the Division of Hospital & Special Care Dentistry. He also serves on the faculty for the school’s Special Healthcare Needs Clinic and the University’s HRSA-funded Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Expansion Program. Dr. Shuman served on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry for 10 years and was President of that organization from 1998-99. His teaching and clinical programs have been recognized nationally as well as at the state and local levels, including the American Dental Association’s national Geriatric Oral Health Award.

Continuing Education Program

9:00 a.m.– 9:15 a.m.
Registration with light breakfast (pastries, fruit, coffee, juice)

9:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.
Esguerra (Prosthodontics)

12:15 p.m. –1:45 p.m.
Lunch (Dentist Business Meeting)

1:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Shuman (Geriatric Dentistry)

Registration

Dentists (members) by 4/30/25 $100.00
Dentists (members) after 4/30/25 $125.00
Dentist (ADA non-members) $175.00
Dental Therapists by 4/30/25 $75.00
Dental Therapists after 4/30/25 $100.00
Staff by 4/30/25 $75.00
Staff after 4/30/25 $100.00

Payment Options

CREDIT CARD – If you wish to pay by credit card, please register and submit payment using the form below.

CHECK – If you wish to pay by check, please complete the registration form below and indicate you’re paying by check.
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Northwestern District Dental Society
MAIL CHECK TO:
Bonnie Moeller
17115 Driftwood Ln
Park Rapids, MN 56470

Questions?

Direct meeting inquiries to Bonnie Moeller, NWDDS Secretary/Treasurer
c: (218)252-8525
E-mail: nwdds218@gmail.com
moellerbonnie@gmail.com if urgent reply required

Please make your own lodging arrangements. The closest towns with hotels are Park Rapids or Bemidji.  Rustic accommodations are available within Itasca State Park.

Jacob Brower Visitor Center
36750 Main Park Dr.
Park Rapids, MN 56470

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