DR. William D. Nordquist Speaking at this Event:

Each year ACE™, the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, offers a number of programs focused on the latest topics for dentists and their teams. The quality, relevance and practicality of ACE’s programs are unmatched in the industry and this year’s ACE™ 2009 Symposium on Periodontics & Systemic Health being held in Scottsdale, Arizona is no exception. With a focus on treating periodontal disease and incorporating the focus on the oral systemic connection into the dental practice, this years’ ACE Annual Symposium features notable, well-respected speakers and an opportunity that dentists and their teams cannot afford to miss.

Dentistry is evolving beyond the treatment of caries and the glamour of smile makeovers, in fact, it is looking at these more traditional dental practices in a whole new light. While the preservation and beauty of teeth is what the public expects from dentistry, we know that dentists are now, more than ever, an important part of the medical team. The increasingly important link between oral and systemic health is being strengthened every day by new and ongoing research. Today, dentists are in a better position than ever before to have a significant impact on the prevention of heart disease, premature birth and a quality of life that extends beyond a beautiful smile. offering their patients the ability to smile as a result of a longer, healthier life is where dentists can further impact and increase their value to their patients. No other medical professional is in the position that dentists are in today with regard to the prevention and early diagnosis of life threatening disease.

With all the research and knowledge that current studies on the oral systemic link now offer, the question remains how dentists could, and should, incoporate the implications of this new data into practice for the treatment and health of their patients. How does the typical exam and the conversation with the patient change? How do dentists begin to work as a part of the medical team for the overall health of their patients? What is the impact of the various treatment modalities for periodontal disease?

The ACE™ 2009 Symposium on Periodontics & Systemic Health was structured to answer all of these questions and more. This important meeting will help dentists and their teams sift through the research, determine what is relevant and practicable, and will teach dentists how to incorporate into their practices important patient communication and treatment planning that addresses the systemic health issues primarily visible to dental professionals.

“It is so hard to keep up with the latest science and thinking on the health impacts and periodontal disease and its treatment. That’s why this year’s ACE Symposium on Periodontics & Systemic Health is so important, even critical, to the practice of dentistry,” commented Dr. Rick Coker, ACE Board member and an organizer of this year’s program. “Today, dentistry is no longer only about treating caries and giving patients a new smile - it’s about saving lives. ACE’s programs routinely provide the unique combination of clinical education and business application that provides dental teams with the tools they need to put learning into practice. As a health professional, I can’t afford to miss the opportunity to attend this important even with my team.”

The ACE™ 2009 Symposium on Periodontics & Systemic Health is taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 12-14, 2009 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch.

The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics™ (ACE™) is a community of dedicated dental professionals who strive to provide excellent patient care and who, through education, camaraderie, sharing of information & mentoring both in person & online, help each other succeed in the business of dentistry and life.

ACE™ strives to educate, mentor and share information to be the recognized leader in comprehensive esthetic dental education for dental professionals and the public. Through a strong educational background, ACE™ will help our members by showcasing the latest continuing dental education and encouraging them to achieve clinical excellence in cosmetic & esthetic dentistry

On this site you will find all that you need to make your experience at the ACE™ 2009 Symposium a memorable and productive one. Please take a few moments to look at the great program that we have put together. When you are ready to register, please click here or follow the link for online registration.

We look forward to seeing you in Scottsdale.

Sincerely,

Timothy E. Hale, DMD
Rick Coker, DDS
Ray Voller, DDS
Conference Committee Co-Chairmen
ACE™ 2009 Annual Symposium