Schedule 2007-2008

NOTE: Dates subject to change

***The 2007-2008 Exam before the Board of Directors
will take place on August 23, 2008.***

Session I: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Lecture
Clinicians: Dr. Steven Silberg & Vincent Alleluia
Date: October 6, 2007
Lecture & Slide presentation with head skeletal relationship, Isometric & Isotonic behavior of head & neck muscles & input to the central nervous system.

Session II: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Lecture
Clinicians: Dr. Steven Silberg & Vincent Alleluia
Date: October 20, 2007
Gnatho-orthopedic relationships, relating to growth, position of mandibular orthodontic approaches.

Session III: ARTICULATORS & ARTICULATION Clinic & Laboratory
Clinicians: Dr. Steve Silberg, Paul Federico, & Vincent Alleluia
Date: November 3, 2007
Demonstration of capturing centric relations & transferring same to articulators. The importance of anatomical mechanical equivalence relating to the quality of function to the patient. Lecture, slides, videotape.

Session IV: FIXED & VARIABLE DETERMINANTS Lecture & Laboratory
Clinicians: Paul Eliasen, Jr., Vincent Alleluia & Dr. S. Silberg
Date: November 17, 2007
The relationship between mandibular movement & surfaces of the teeth which encompasses anterior guidance & posterior function.

Session V: TMJ DYSFUNCTION Lecture
Clinicians: Richard Sousa, DDS & Vincent Alleluia
Date: December 1, 2007
Articular Disc Disharmony & Splint Construction.

Session VI & VII: FUNCTIONAL WAXING COURSE Lecture & Hands-On in Lab.
Clinicians: Paul Eliasen, Jr., Marcos Valdes,
Mario Zerillo, John Necerino, Ben Davidashvilly, & Vincent Alleluia
Dates: December 15, 2007 AND January 5, 2008
Conceptual approach to group cusp-to-fossa occlusion, wax-up & customizing anterior guidance. Lecture, slides & hands-on. Handpiece & engine required.

Session VIII & Session IX: MOUTH REHABILITATION Lecture & Hands-On in Lab.
Clinicians: Dr. Richard Sousa, Dr. S. Silberg, Paul Federico & Vincent Alleluia
Dates: January 19 AND February 2, 2008
Lecture & hands-on involving partial designs, various attachment components & the use of milling equipment.

Session X & Session XI: DENTURES - AESTHETIC & FUNCTIONAL SETTING OF TEETH Lecture & Hands-On in Lab. – 2 Days
Clinicians: John Necerino, Vincent Verderosa, Ben Davidashvilly,
Marcos Valdes, Vincent Alleluia, Mario Zerillo
Dates: February 16 AND March 1, 2008
Setting of anterior & posterior teeth using anatomical landmarks. Comprehension of various types of occlusion.

Session XII: EQUILIBRATION OF BILATERAL OCCLUSION Lecture & Laboratory
Clinicians: Charles Cottone, Vincent Alleluia, Marcos Valdes,
Mario Zerillo, & John Necerino
Date: March 15, 2008
Step-by-step grinding prematurities & developing proper functional inclines & attaining centric holds.

Session XIII & Session XIV: MATERIAL SCIENCES - BEHAVIOR & AESTHETICS
Lecture & Laboratory
Clinicians: Dr. S. Silberg, Vincent Alleluia, Peter Pizzi & Paul Eliasen, Jr.
Dates: March 29 AND April 12, 2008
Behavior & results of materials used to fabricate prosthetic prosthesis.

Session XV & Session XVI: PRINCIPLES OF IMPLANTOLOGY Lecture & Lab. Demos.
Clinicians: Dr. Bernard Kruger, Peter Pizzi, John Necerino, & Vincent Alleluia
Dates: April 26 AND May 10, 2008
Clinical evaluation of patient prior to invasive procedure. Diagnostic analysis of patient utilizing mounted models on semi-adjustable instruments.

Session XVII: REVIEWS Lecture & Lab. Demos.
Clinicians: Vincent Alleluia, Mario Zerillo,
John Necerino, Ben Davidashvilly, & Marcos Valdes
Date: May 24, 2008
Time set aside for reviewing written examinations & extra time as needed.

Final Sessions: FULL MAXILLARY & MANDIBULAR & GNATHOLOGICAL WAX-UP
4 Days of Hands-On in Laboratory
Clinicians: Vincent Alleluia, Marcos Valdes,
John Necerino, Ben Davidashvilly, & Mario Zerillo
Dates: June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26 AND August 9, 2008
Tutoring approach reorganizing posterior occlusion & anterior guidance. Preparation for appearance before ASMDT Board of Examiners on August 23, 2008.

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Upon course completion, students receive 150 hours of CDT Credits
and 120 hours of Homework Credits.

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