Raymond L. Bertolotti DDS Inc. presents
Fifth Quarter Seminars
We are pleased to announce the resumption of our annual live Lake Tahoe programs. “Dental Materials and their application like you have never heard it before” is scheduled for August 20, 2022 at the Montbleu in South Lake Tahoe, NV.
Our 2022 Yosemite program for October 27-29 is now SOLDOUT (as of May 15). The 2021 Yosemite program was cancelled and moved to 2022 with many rollover registrations. The Ahwahnee Hotel had to reduce capacity of their meeting rooms by 25% to comply with covid policies. To be placed on the Wait List, please e-mail to us but preferably do not call. rbertolott@aol.com
This web site in not presently taking registrations. Registrations for Tahoe will now be taken by phone, FAX, snail mail or e-mail. Of course we are happy to answer your questions by telephone. (510) 483-2411 (after 9 AM Pacific please) or by e-mail: rbertolott@aol.com
If you have previously attended one of our Fifth Quarter Seminars, most likely all we need to register is your name, credit card number and expiry date. We keep the rest on file. Of course you may also send a check so that should you need to cancel, we can send you a 100% refund (avoiding deduction of bank's credit card processing fees). If you are new to our seminars, it is probably easiest to print and mail or securely FAX the following form:
REGISTRATION FORM (Yosemite wait list or Tahoe)
Seminar Location: ______________________________________________________________
First person: _________________________________________________________________
Additional dentist(s): ____________________________________________________________
Additional non-dentist(s):
__________________________________________________________________________
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Raymond L. Bertolotti DDS Inc. , 345 Estudillo Ave, Suite 102, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-483-2411 Secure FAX: 510-652-8729
Our 2022 Yosemite program for October 27-29 is now SOLDOUT (as of May 15). The 2021 Yosemite program was cancelled and moved to 2022 with many rollover registrations. The Ahwahnee Hotel had to reduce capacity of their meeting rooms by 25% to comply with covid policies. To be placed on the Wait List, please e-mail to us but preferably do not call. rbertolott@aol.com
This web site in not presently taking registrations. Registrations for Tahoe will now be taken by phone, FAX, snail mail or e-mail. Of course we are happy to answer your questions by telephone. (510) 483-2411 (after 9 AM Pacific please) or by e-mail: rbertolott@aol.com
If you have previously attended one of our Fifth Quarter Seminars, most likely all we need to register is your name, credit card number and expiry date. We keep the rest on file. Of course you may also send a check so that should you need to cancel, we can send you a 100% refund (avoiding deduction of bank's credit card processing fees). If you are new to our seminars, it is probably easiest to print and mail or securely FAX the following form:
REGISTRATION FORM (Yosemite wait list or Tahoe)
Seminar Location: ______________________________________________________________
First person: _________________________________________________________________
Additional dentist(s): ____________________________________________________________
Additional non-dentist(s):
__________________________________________________________________________
Street Address:________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ______ ZIP: _________
Your e-mail (used for seminar confirmation): ____________________________________
Phone: ( ) ____________________________________________________
Credit card number (AmEx, Visa, MC) and expiry date, or indicate “sending check” :
number: ___________________________________expiry date: _________
Raymond L. Bertolotti DDS Inc. , 345 Estudillo Ave, Suite 102, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-483-2411 Secure FAX: 510-652-8729
South Lake Tahoe - August 20, 2022
We are very excited to announce that our guest speaker is Nathaniel Lawson DMD, PhD, the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama, Birmingham School of Dentistry. Nate also a clinician who uses new types of dental materials in his private practice to learn their strengths and shortcomings. Ray Bertolotti DDS, PhD will be the Moderator and do a supplemental session on current developments in all-ceramic, minimally invasive, super esthetic adhesion bridges.
In addition to current ceramics, especially zirconia, Nate will delve into dental materials such as resin composite, glass ionomer, and resin modified glass ionomer. He will explore topics you may have missed in dental school and give you updates on new technology. You will gain a foundational understanding for these materials.
"Dental Materials and their application, like you never heard it before".
Our hotel block is available now for our discounted rates, $89 to $219 depending on night, plus resort fee. To book call 800-648-3353. Our Group code is STFQD2. Group name is Fifth Quarter Seminars. We found it far easier to book on line:
https://ballyslaketahoe.reztrip.com/classic/en/searches/6236541787490d566fd20f3b/hotels/MBRCS/rooms?currency=USD
The program:
Contemporary Dental Ceramics
New ceramic materials have changed the way we practice dentistry by offering a strong, esthetic and affordable restorative option for our patients. However ceramic materials do not handle the same as metal-based restorations and improper selection or handling can lead to premature failure. This course will teach you how to select and handle different types of ceramic materials that are currently used in dentistry that will be much less confusing than typical marketing rhetoric. We will review the best clinical practices based on research studies conducted at the UAB School of Dentistry and provide pearls for you to take back to the office.
The All-ceramic Adhesion Bridge
Zirconia based, minimally invasive adhesion bridges have proven to be an excellent alternative to implants for many cases. Now that we have over 10 years of well documented success, it is time add these to our restorative procedures. This presentation by Dr. Bertolotti will supplement Dr. Lawson’s presentation on the materials involved.
Bonding Dental Ceramics
The ability to bond dental ceramics allows the practitioner to perform more conservative tooth preparations. When well bonded, the tooth reinforces the restoration. Since there are many different types of dental ceramics available (zirconia, lithium disilicate, porcelain, processed composite, etc), determining the correct protocol for each type of ceramic can be confusing.
Materials and Techniques to Improve Posterior Composites
Class II composite restorations remain the bread and butter procedure of many general dentists. Although this procedure may seem trivial, there are many clinical factors which lead to a long-lasting restoration, including diagnosis, isolation, caries removal, cavity preparation, use of liner, matrix and wedge placement, bonding technique, composite placement, and finishing and polishing. This course aims to review the techniques for each of these steps based on current evidence.
Seminar hours: The seminar will be is held from 8:30 to approximately 4-4:30 PM. Registration and coffee begin at 8 AM.
CE Credits: 7 hours. Fifth Quarter Seminars is an approved AGD-PACE provider (so accepted by all states and Canada).
Lunch is on your own. We allow a generous hour and 15 minutes. (On your own helps keep the tuition very affordable.)
Tuition is $320. For the first person. Additional persons registering at the same time are $220. each. Registration at the door, add $20. per person.
Cancellations receive refunds with at least 2 days advance notice or with less notice, if we or you have someone to take your place.
Tuition payment: Payment can be made by check (the preferred method) or credit card. If you need to cancel, refunds for tuition paid by credit card are subject to deduction of our banking costs. These costs are avoided if you cancel after paying tuition with a check.
Yosemite - October 27-29, 2022
As predicted, this program is now SOLD OUT (as of May 15).
To be placed on the Wait List, please e-mail to us but preferably do not call. rbertolott@aol.com
A Triple Specialist, Professor Edward Lynch, presents multiple topics:
“Many of the latest evidenced-based methods to do better, faster and more profitable clinical
dentistry.”
Here is the preliminary list of topics from the speaker. More are likely to be added. Ray Bertolotti DDS, PhD will be Moderator and likely make a small supplemental presentation. As the program develops, updates will be posted on www.adhesion.com:
Location: Yosemite Ahwahnee Hotel
Here is the preliminary list of topics from our guest speaker. More are likely to be added:
Prof. Edward Lynch:
Managing deep carious lesions
When to leave infected dentine in deep cavities
When to use glass ionomer cements
Which glass ionomer cements can remineralise caries and why
How to reduce the need for root canal treatments when dealing with near pulp exposures
The latest ways to manage pulpal exposures
When to use silver diammine fluoride
The latest ways to improve your success for root canal treatment
How minimally invasive dentistry is being successfully applied in dental practice.
Learn about the new "One Visit Crowns"
When to use ozone
The latest ways to improve tooth whitening - internal and external
o learn if any "lights" can improve in-office teeth whiteningPresents
Seminar hours: The seminar will be is held at the Ahwahnee Hotel, Thursday through Saturday, October 27-29, 2022. On Thursday, registration and coffee begin at 2 p.m. On Thursday the seminar will be from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Dinner reservations should take the ending time into consideration.) On Friday and Saturday, the seminar will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CE Credits: 14 hours. Fifth Quarter Seminars is an approved AGD-PACE provider (so accepted by all states and Canada). .
Tuition is $ 520. per person. Registration at the door, add $20. per person, space permitting. Cancellations receive refunds with at least 14 days advance notice or with less notice, or if we or you have someone to take your place.
Tuition payment: Payment can be made by check (preferred method) or credit card. If you need to cancel, refunds for tuition paid by credit card are subject to deduction of our banking costs. These costs are avoided should you cancel after paying tuition with a check.
Since our office is closed during these COVID-19 times, please call to let us know that you are sending a check (510-483-2411, after 8 a.m. Pacific time please) and we will reserve space for you and e-mail the necessary hotel discount codes.
Alternatively, you may securely FAX (510-652-8729) your registration using credit card or just write in “sending check” which will hold your space for two weeks, pending receipt of the check. Then you will receive an e-mail confirmation along with discounted hotel info.
We accept credit cards (AmEx, Visa and Mastercard) but we will defer posting the charge until about three months before the seminar. Our concern is that COVID-19 may force us to cancel. In that event, we would make a full refund. If we have to process and later refund credit cards, our bank processing costs are a big concern. (FYI, posting and refunding costs us upward of 6%).
Hotel rooms: We have hotel blocks for the Ahwahnee and Yosemite Lodge with discounted room rates, available only after registration in seminar. We will send you the needed Group discount code number in our confirmation mail. Rates are $300.'s to 400.'s at the Ahwahnee, mid to upper $100.'s at the Lodge. There are also out of Park options, such as the Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, just outside the Park Boundary. Their Riverview rooms are very nice (with small kitchen) and recommended for families..
Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel, we require at least 14 days notice for a full refund (less any credit card bank fees if you registered using credit card) or if someone takes your place.
Yosemite travel details: Yosemite weather is usually very mild at this time of year and Yosemite is not crowded. You will have to pay a Park entrance fee (charged per car). Reservation for Park entry is not required at this time of year. Travel time from Bay Area airports is about 4 hours. From Fresno airport, it's about 1.5 hours.
Fifth Quarter Seminars reserves the rights to limit enrollment and to cancel a course with no responsibility to those enrolled other than to fully refund course registration fees.