General Courses

G.E.D. For Free! If you are 21 years of age or older we offer...

- Individualized instruction
- Open enrollment...start classes anytime
- Work at your own pace
- Comfortable, relaxed classrooms
- Stress-free learning environment
- No charge for instruction or books

Instruction includes:
- G.E.D. preparation in writing, math, social studies, science, and literature
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) instruction in basic skills and life skills
- Workplace basics

Instructors: Heather Hawkins
Price: FREE
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Morrisville Campus - Bailey Hall, Basement

Dental Courses

Professional Dental Ethics in New York State Instruction will focus primarily on case presentations of ethical dilemmas involving common grounds for ethical complaints, disciplinary actions and malpractice allegations.

Completion of this course will enhance your ability to:

* Recognize and analyze the ethical dilemmas which commonly occur in the operation of a dental practice
* Determine alternative conduct possible in ethical dilemmas
* Apply ethical principles and the Code of Ethics to assist in selecting an appropriate alternative when faced with a conflict
* Know and comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations
* Engage in values-based dialogue with peers and the general public


Instructors: Dr Chet Gary
Price: $95.00
Date: September 23, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus

"Oh No, You Didn't!" - Why Patients Keep Breaking Restorations Nothing can be more frustrating than spending time restoring a patient’s teeth and having them repeatedly fracture them. This course goes back to basic occlusal concepts to try to understand why restorations fail and how to predict mishaps before they occur.

After completing the course, you will:
1. be able to identify causes of fractures and excessive wear
2. be familiar with why patients drift into unhealthy positions anterior to centric occlusion
3. understand the concept of Neutral Zone and explain why teeth are positioned where they are
4. see abfraction lesions as signs of larger occlusal problems
5. realize the disastrous results of missing molars, and know how to communicate that to patients
6. differentiate between horizontal and vertical envelopes of motion and their significance.


Instructors: Dr. John Maggio
Price: $85.00
Date: September 30, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus

Artificial Ears, Tears, Teeth, and Saliva: New Approaches to Overcoming 'Dry Mouth' Xerostomia continues to challenge research groups seeking a longer lasting and more effective therapy. Current Biomaterials and bioengineering research at UB is addressing these challenges from four (4) complimentary approaches: (1) overcoming the “foreign bodyreaction” that prevents stimulating electrodes from activating gland secretions for longer periods; (2) examining systems that have been proven superior in developing “artificial tears”, and may also work in the oral cavity; (3) developing better biodegradable implants to deliver stimulatory drugs; and (4) inventing “artificial saliva” that lasts more than 4 hours each time.

Benefits of Attending
Attendees will be brought to the “frontier” of active, current research attempting to solve one of the most intractable problems in oral health maintenance: dealing with “dry mouth”. Work in progress by recent and current UB graduate students will be shared with the participants, drawing from concepts already seeing success with cochlear implants, ophthalmic preparations, restorable implants and lubricious formulations.

Course Objectives
1. Identify the main challenge in utilizing stimulatory implanted electrodes
2. Recognize similarities in the lucrication needs of eyes and oral mucosa
3. Appreciate the advantages of “plasma” sterilization for restorable implants
4. Identify superior lubricity in marketed over-the-counter “dry mouth” products


Instructors: Dr. Bob Baier
Price: $85.00
Date: October 7, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus

Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are the cornerstone restoration of many smile makeovers, and knowing how to provide them in an efficient and profitable way can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. But watch out - the Internet has allowed patients just enough knowledge to be dangerous - to us! What do you tell the C4 patient who wants a brighter smile but demands Lumineers? How about the malposed case that refuses orthodontics but requests improved alignment? Are porcelain veneers right for these cases? This will depend on variables such as occlusion, existing restorations, tooth color, patient age and other factors, as well as the goals of treatment for the case.

Benefits of Attending
The introduction of new porcelains and the return of some older techniques, coupled with heavy marketing to the general public, create an environment that can be confusing to practitioners as well as patients. Learn what porcelain veneers can and cannot do for your patient and your practice.

Course Objectives
On completion of the course you should be able to case select and treatment plan any case for porcelain veneer restoration, whether single or multiple units are indicated. Furthermore, you will gain a complete understanding of preparation, placement and finishing techniques.


Instructors: Dr. Bob Yetto
Price: $85.00
Date: November 4, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus

Advances in Periodontal Plastic Surgery The lecture will be an overview of periodontal plastic surgery focusing on the latest materials and techniques. We will focus on connective tissue grafting and esthetic enhancements for patients. Finally, a brief review of cosmetic facial enhancements using connective tissue grafting, Botox, and dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm.

Benefits of Attending
You will learn...
1. how to evaluate gingival health and cosmetic concerns
2. what has changed in periodontal plastic surgery over the years
3. how to predict when root coverage is anticipated, and when complete root coverage is not possible
4. to understand the facial enhancements that result from Botox and dermal fillers

Course Leaning Objectives
• What is Periodontal Plastic Surgery?
• How can esthetic facial treatments like Botox and dermal fillers be used to improve the appearance of dental patients?
• How can connective tissue grafting be used to enhance the deficient canine eminence and smile of patients with congenitally missing canines?
• What are the limitations with periodontal plastic surgery?
• How can periodontal plastic surgery improve a patient’s esthetics, comfort, health, and prognosis for the teeth?


Instructors: Dr. John Cianciola
Price: $85.00
Date: November 11, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus

Win-Win Practice Transitions: Maximize Value, Minimize Risk For dentists contemplating an associateship, partnership, practice sale or purchase, entity formation or retirement, and their spouses, staff and financial and legal advisors.

You will learn to:
• Develop a Strategic Transition Plan
• Understand practice valuation
• Structure win-win associate, partnership and purchase agreements
• Comply with legal requirements



Instructors: Dr. Chet Gary
Price: $85.00
Date: November 18, 2009
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Norwich Campus