35th Annual
Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck
June 15-17, 2012

Presented by
Georgia Health Sciences University
College of Dental Medicine and the
Division of Continuing Education
Augusta, GA

Purpose
“Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck,” received with great enthusiasm by general practitioners and specialists, is being presented for the 35th year. This course provides the foundation for improving dentists’ day-to-day practice. A significant part of the course is devoted to dissecting pertinent regions of the head and neck.

Objectives
This course should teach participants to discuss/describe:
• Radiological anatomy of the skull, emphasizing maxilla and mandible as organs
• Clinical anatomy and pathophysiology of TMJ (expanded to include arthrography, CT, MRI and microscopic study of joint components by participants)
• Anatomy, histology and imaging of maxillary sinus and surgical access for sinus augmentation
• Bone grafts and their clinical applications to implants
• Clinical anatomy of local anesthesia (to include Gow Gates Technique and V2 block anesthesia)
• Neurological examination of the head (available also as podcast)
• Nerve response to injury and post-traumatic neuralgia
• Anatomical basis of emergency treatment; hemorrhage and airway management
• Surgical spaces of the head and neck and spread of dental infection
• Surgical anatomy of the floor of the mouth with emphasis on nerves and arteries that need protection during implant insertion

The laboratory component of this course includes dissecting muscles of facial expression, facial nerve, infratemporal fossa and floor of the mouth. Vital structures exposed by mucoperiosteal flaps at various sites of the oral cavity will be emphasized. The course will include a laboratory exercise where interested participants will insert implants in cadaver jaws and access intraoral bones and maxillary sinuses.

Friday, June 15
8:30	Registration, 3rd floor, Research & Education Bldg.
9:00	Session begins, Room 3801, Research & Education Bldg.
Saturday, June 16
8:30	Room 3801, Research & Education Bldg. Room 1704, Research & Education Bldg.
Sunday, June 17
8:00	Room 3801, Research & Education Bldg. Room 1704, Research & Education Bldg.
Detailed itinerary to follow along with a map of the campus and lodging information.

Credit
The College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Health Sciences University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP
does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp

The College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this activity for 23.0 continuing education credits. 01/01/10 –12/31/13

The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 01/01/10 – 12/31/13.

Location
Research and Education Building, GHSU Campus 

Course Faculty
Mohamed Sharawy, B.D.S., Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of Anatomy and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and oral surgery training from Cairo University in Egypt and a Ph.D. in anatomical sciences from the University of Rochester. His research has been externally funded for 38 years. He is President of the State of Georgia Anatomical Board and a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation Board of Governors. He has published over 180 research papers, authored Companion of Applied Anatomy and
co-edited Orban’s Textbook of Oral Histology.

Mohamed Al-Shabrawey, MBBCh, Ph.D., ECFMG, Assistant Professor of Oral Biology and Anatomy and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in the Georgia Health Sciences University Colleges of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine, respectively, earned a medical degree and Ph.D. in anatomical sciences from Mansoura University School of Medicine in Egypt. He was awarded the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates in 2006 and completed postdoctoral training in vascular biology at GHSU. He researches the molecular and cellular mechanism of angiogenesis, particularly regarding diabetic retinopathy and wound-healing.

Registration Information
The registration fee forthe course is $1,875. The registration fee, less a $100 administrative charge, is refundable if notification of cancellation is received prior to June 1, 2012.

Comfort Zone
Although every effort will be made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize that everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

Special Needs
The Georgia Health Sciences University Division of Continuing Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.