2016 Pre- & Post-Conference Courses

Pre-Conference Courses - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

MATERIALS, MANIPULATION, MATCHING AND MAGNETS (9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Includes Lunch)
Technovent and Factor II "Hands On" Technique Course

Presented by Peter Evans, MIMPT & Mark Waters, PhD

This one-day course covers the integration of the Technovent silicone elastomer and magnet retention systems, working from the chemistry behind silicone elastomers through the use of gels, packing of liquid silicone into the mold to the choice and integration of magnets into the final prosthesis. The course is aimed at those with some anaplastology knowledge who are unfamiliar with the Technovent system or who are interested in new developments.

Registration Fee: $250
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SIMPLY BRESSANTÉ BREAST PROSTHESES (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Presented by Wendy A. Smith C.P. (c), CCA

This workshop is designed to show how easy it can be to provide custom breast prosthetics for clients in need. Bressanté breast prostheses are soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear. We have developed a simple system that enables the anaplastologist to measure/scan a client and send the data to us. We will create a beautiful breast prosthesis that will make any client feel and look great. The workshop will consist of a demonstration of our system and a variety of case studies will be discussed. Topics that will be covered include: Client Needs Assessment, Breast Prosthesis Fundamentals, Steps Involved: Data Acquisition to Finished Prosthesis, Reimbursement for Breast Prosthetics, Road to Recovery. Attendees will hear from women who wear breast prostheses via short video and audio segments. Attendees will have the opportunity for hands on learning.

Registration Fee: $60
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OCULAR FABRICATION (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Presented by Louis Gilbert & Robert Robinson, BS, MSA, CCA

This workshop is designed to provide attendees a thorough overview discussing various techniques to fabricate a custom ocular prosthesis.  We will discuss two orbital defects (Enucleation and Evisceration); injuries that are common to military service members on the battle field which constitutes 85% of the patient base at Walter Reed.  This lecture will provide a brief demonstration of the five steps involved in creating an ocular prosthesis.

This course will cover:

  1. Impression taking/wax blank fitting;
  2. Painting of the iris, setting the gaze;
  3. Processing the sclera;
  4. Tinting/veining of the sclera (Demonstration);
  5. And, processing the clear cornea acrylic.   

There will also be a discussion of a rarely used sixth step; this stage is for modification of the prosthesis. 

Registration Fee: $40
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DIGITAL BAR DESIGN FOR MILLED SUPERSTRUCTURES (3:10 pm - 4:10 pm)
Presented by Bernard Robichaud from Panthera Dental

Discover how digital workflow and technology can be used for difficult and challenging cases of anaplastology. Learn about all the different types of implant bars and attachment systems for the treatment of your patients according to their particular needs. See some unique solutions that can change the way you do your work. With over 50 000 cases done, Panthera Dental draws on its experience and will answer all your questions about implant bars as part of this lecture.

Registration Fee: $40
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CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (4:20 pm - 5:20 pm)
Presented by Dr. Francisco Curiel

The purpose of this workshop is to learn the basis for clinical photography as it applies to facial prosthetics, including standarized portrait photography, artistic portrait photography and close-up photography of anatomy and components.

Registration Fee: $40
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Post-Conference Courses - Saturday, June 4, 2016

EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE THE DIGITAL WORKFLOW IN VIRTUAL SURGICAL PLANNING AND PROSTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
A Joint Workshop Organized by 3DSYSTEMS and 3DMD

Presented by Katie Weimer (3DSYSTEMS), Jesse Knowles (3DMD), Suzanne Verma, MAMS, CCA, Rosemary Seelaus, MAMS, CCA, Marianela Gonzalez, DDS, MD & Juan Garcia, MA, CCA

This workshop allows attendees to explore the digital workflow as it applies to virtual surgical planning and prosthetic reconstruction.   Participants will experience the following steps in the technological process:

  • Data acquisition
    • CT, CBCT, and Stereophotogrammetry with 3DMD capture
  • Data manipulation
    • Virtual surgical planning for bone grafts, custom implants restoring boney contour, and guides for craniofacial implant placement
    • Prosthetic prototype design using Freeform Haptics sculpting
  • Intraoperative Technology
    • 3DPrinted Surgical cutting and implant guides
    • Virtual planning for Navigational Surgery
  • Physical output using a variety of 3D printing options

Each participant will receive a 3DMD capture of their face for a course project.

Registration Fee: $175
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AN UPDATE ON MOLD MAKING AND CASTING TECHNIQUES  (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Presented by Mitch Rogers (Brick In The Yard Mold Making Supply) & Pattii Montgomery

This workshop will address the basics of mold making and casting using materials that will save you time and money. Easy to use materials like silicone rubber and resin casting for life casting, positive and negative molds, and more.

About Mitch Rogers
Mitch started his professional mold making career at a fine art bronze foundry in Lubbock, Texas. Since that time, Mitch has made molds for stone shops, design shops, sculptors, display companies, prosthetics, prototypes, taxidermists, films, and more. This combined experience led to the formation of BITY Mold Supply in Richardson, TX. Mitch is now retired from production and focuses his efforts on assisting customers and creating how-to videos relative to the molding and casting questions we receive daily.

Registration Fee: $175
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