West Coast Study Club 2022-2023
West Coast Study Club
2023-2024
Compleat Curriculum
Academic Program
As a member of the club, you have access to all of academic programs.
11 sessions of livestream, lectures and hand-on
46 CEUs
West Coast Study Club is a southern California affiliate of the world-renowned Seattle Study Club network. Established in 1999, the club joined the Seattle Study Club network in 2019.
West Coast Study Club is a southern California affiliate of the world-renowned Seattle Study Club network. Established in 1999, the club joined the Seattle Study Club network in 2019.
introduction
Seattle Study Club - Doing Dentistry Together ®
This fall, our club will be starting the fifth year of its journey as an affiliate of the Seattle Study Club. This is a particularly exciting year as we are represented by two co-directors!
We bring together 11 exciting programs over 10 months. We will focus on clinical periodontics as the foundation for the complex, and interdisciplinary dentistry that we carry out on a daily basis. To that end, we have invited some of the most talented periodontists in southern California over 4 evening programs. We are so happy to announce that Dr. Gerard Chiche will be overseeing a hands-on workshop program on esthetic dentistry in December. In June we will, as a group, celebrate in the annual symposium where we hope to see our members blossom and present cases and techniques that we work hard to develop and perfect.
See you all at the meetings!
Very best,
Jin Y. Kim, DDS, MPH, MS, FACD & Gianmarco O’Brien, DDS
Co-directors of West Coast Study Club
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2021-2022 Academic Program for West Coast Study Club
The New Academic Year starts in September 2023, and will finish in June 2024.
2023-2024 MAIN PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
Session 1
COLLABORATIVE DEBATE:
Digital vs Analog Laboratory Workflows
— Is Analog Still Superior?
Thursday,
September 21,
2023
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- VIDEO FEED
Nelson Rego
CDT
Bobby William
CDT
Subject
When people spoke about digital dentistry a decade ago, the conversation focused on single unit restorations being fabricated in the office or just an intraoral scan being taken instead of a physical impression. Today, clinicians are pushing the envelope, completing edentulous cases utilizing fully digital workflows.
Has dentistry really come this far over the last few years and is analog fading away? On the other hand, is digital dentistry just a series of shortcuts and does true precision still reside in the analog world?
Nelson Rego and Bobby Williams, both highly trained and accomplished laboratory owners, will be asked to defend each of these workflows from the perspective of the laboratory, allowing attendees to realize the benefits of each approach and gain an understanding of which approach may be more predictable. Furthermore, they will provide insight that truly makes a difference with respect to outcomes versus technological advances simply being a new toy.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate design applications for full mouth or localized area cases.
- Recognize how to merge digital and analog workflows useful to laboratories to plan and design cases.
Session 2
FOUNDATION FOR STABLE DENTISTRY
The Role of Periodontal Health and Occlusion
Thursday,
October 19,
2023
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Jin Y. Kim
DDS, MPH, MS, FACD
Board-Certified Periodontist
Subject
Stable clinical outcome for many, many years to come…
This is what we, the clinicians, and patients desire.
Beautiful and predictable dentistry always has one common denominator – healthy periodontium. And healthy periodontium can exist, only in stable environment of non-traumatic occlusion.
This is not only true for complex cases involving extensive dentistry, but equally applicable for single tooth dentistry, and to dental implants. This concept may be easy to understand and accept didactically. However, putting this principle into practice in a variety of clinical scenario is always the difficult challenge for the treatment planning clinician.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the unique relationship between occlusion and healthy periodontium
- Identify key factors that play a role in periodontal treatment plans
- Visualize how traumatic occlusion can be eliminated or minimized in clinical dentistry
Session 3
ACHIEVING ESTHETICS IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Thursday,
November 16,
2023
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Thomas J. Han
DDS, MS, FACD
Board-Certified Periodontist
Subject
Learning Objectives
- Update present literature regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical techniques in esthetic implant dentistry.
- Identify newer techniques and digital strategies that can be employed to resolve anterior cosmetic dilemmas.
- Describe bone regenerative surgical techniques effective for implant esthetics.
- Describe soft tissue plastic surgeries necessary for implant esthetics.
- Predictable papilla reconstruction technique
- Provide rational and examples of using bioactive agents available today for enhancing bone and soft tissue regeneration and tissue healing.
Session 4
WORKSHOP FOR SUCCESSFUL ESTHETICS
Friday,
December 1,
2023
8:00am - 3:30pm
Full Day Program
- 7 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Gerard Chiche
DDS
Past President, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Subject
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Chiche for a full-day of workshop on successful esthetics. The workshop will cover:
- Four cases for treatment planning: Guided questions/ problem-driven treatment planning scenarios followed with solutions and learned lessons with implants and inter- disciplinary esthetic treatment, control of key esthetic factors with Periodontal, Orthodontic and Implant therapy, determination of VDO, management of parafunction, and treatment sequencing.
- Current Practice: Best practical techniques for porcelain veneers and all-ceramic crowns. Focus will be on adhesion and cement selection for lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations.
- Material selection for full coverage restorations for anterior and posterior arches:
Decision-making, comparison of various all-ceramic options and their selection in esthetic treatment.
Session 5
“Rehab those Muscles for Dentistry"
Get Ready to Stretch Tonight!
The 2 CEU interactive Participation Event will be followed by the Annual WCSC Party
Alicia Lee
R. Kin, RMT, B.Sc.
Friday,
December 15,
2023
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Subject
Alicia Lee is a member of the British Columbia Association for Kinesiologists, a Registered Massage Therapist, and a certified personal trainer from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is the owner of Able Wellness Centre in Burnaby Heights, Vancouver, a one-stop rehabilitation center dedicated to helping the community achieve physical wellness through massage therapy, kinesiology, physiology, and chiropractic rehabilitation programs, as well as offering personal training and Pilates strength training programs.
She is also a talented YouTuber with 16.1k subscribers, where she shares easy-to-follow rehabilitative exercises with her followers.
She is trained and experienced in managing active rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, trigger point pain release, core strength programs, and post-motor vehicle accident rehabilitation for patients. Alicia is also an RMT instructor at her alma mater and travels around the world, sharing her rehabilitation knowledge through lectures and demonstrations.
At this event, Alicia will share some tips and exercises to help improve the well-being of dentists who may suffer from chronic neck and back pain due to long hours of practicing dentistry. She also aims to assist recent graduates in preventing physical injuries at work by discussing proper posture and ergonomics.
Session 6
Soft Tissue as the Predictor of Long Term Bone Maintenance around Teeth and Implants
Thursday,
January 18,
2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Dmitriy Ivanov
DDS
Board-Certified Periodontist
Subject
Learning Objectives
- Understand the biological mechanisms that link soft tissue health to long-term bone maintenance around teeth & dental implants.
- Identify clinical indicators and signs of compromised soft tissue health that may affect the stability of the surrounding bone.
- Assess the role of soft tissue assessment in the development of comprehensive treatment plans for dental implants and tooth-
supported restorations. - Explore surgical techniques and approaches that promote favorable soft tissue outcomes and subsequently contribute to the preservation of bone structure.
- Review effective post-operative and long-term maintenance protocols to ensure the ongoing health of soft tissue around teeth and implants.
- Appreciate the impact of soft tissue contours on the aesthetic outcomes of dental implants restorations.
Session 7
TREATMENT DECISION:
For Resection, regeneration, and navigating the confusing world of lasers in periodontics
Thursday,
February 22,
2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Richard K. Lee
DMD
Board-Certified Periodontist
Subject
Treatment of periodontal disease comes with several challenges including patient education, compliance, host susceptibility, limitations of non-surgical therapy and treatment planning. Surgical intervention is often necessary with goals of pocket reduction and disease stability.
Decisions for resective therapy, regenerative treatment, or a combination of both require thoughtful consideration of treatment goals, biological limitations, and esthetic outcomes of surgical procedures. The objective of this lecture is to examine the different treatment options available and the decision making process necessary in treating periodontal disease. In addition, the use of lasers as an adjunct in treatment of periodontal disease will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Briefly update current classifications of periodontal disease according to 2017 AAP World workshop
- Identify clinical and radiographic parameters in treatment planning surgical phase of treatment for periodontal disease
- Describe basic surgical techniques for resective therapy
- Describe surgical techniques and considerations for regenerative therapy including available bone graft options, membranes, and biomaterials
- Explore different lasers and their application in treating periodontal disease
Session 8
INTERDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT PLANNING SESSION
With WCSC Specialist Mentors
Gianmarco O’Brien
DDS
Prosthodontist
Doug Baum
DDS, MS
Board-Certified Orthodontist
Thursday, March 21, 2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Evening Program
- 2 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Session 9
UNLOCKING THE ROI:
Bringing Digital Dentistry to Life
Saturday,
April 6,
2024
8:00am - 3:30pm
Full Day Program
- 7 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Parag Kachalia
DDS
Chief Clinical Officer, Seattle Study Club
Subject
There is no doubt scanning has improved workflow and patient experience, but scanning is simply the entry point to digital dentistry—amazing workflows using design software allow you to create smile design mockups, nightguards, surgical guides and removable prostheses in a relatively short amount of time with high predictability.
The primary objective of this workshop is to demonstrate how locally designing select cases can drastically increase treatment predictability and case conversion. Attendees will learn how understanding digital design workflows can lead to significant ROI within the first year, as well as have an opportunity to explore designing with Exocad and printing with SprintRay.
Learning Objectives
- Digitally design a 6–8-unit anterior smile design, shell provisionals, and a Maryland bridge at the time of implant placement.
- Understand the benefits of printing locally.
Session 10
CELEBRATION OF PATIENT CARE & PHILANTHROPY
A Day of Clinical Care, Learning,
and Giving Back to our Community
LIVE PATIENT CARE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
8:00am - 4:30pm
Full Day Program
- 7 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Session 11
The 2024 WEST COAST SYMPOSIUM
LECTURES AND CASE PRESENTATIONS
This is our last event for the academic where the
West Coast Study Club members rise and shine!
Saturday, June 8, 2024
8:00am - 3:30pm
Full Day Program
location
Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance
- 7 CEU
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Annual Membership Fee
Includes membership in West Coast Study Club for
2023-2024 season that includes:
- Attendance at all regular meetings (11 sessions)
- Includes the 2023 WCSC Symposium
- Member benefits of Seattle Study Club
- Subscription to The Seattle Study Club Journal
- Spouse (or guest) attendance at Annual Dinner
- A total of 46 CEU (for 11 sessions)
The Membership Fees:
- Practice owners : $3,650
- Recent graduate (2018 or later) : $2,750
- Non-practice owner : $2,750
- Full-time faculty : $2,750
- Dental Laboratory Technician : $2,450
- 2023 Dental school graduate : $950
Other Important Dates
Our members are encouraged to attend the following Symposia
The WCSC Symposium in June is in Brea California, and is one of our
regular meetings. Our members are encouraged to bring guests to this event.
24~27
Jan. 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara,
Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Ave,
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
