Continuing Education 1996 thru 2001

February: 1996

Hormone Replacement Therapy, Breast Cancer and Heart Disease, 8 hours; Corpus Christi, TX

1.Advances in the Areas of Nutrition, Cancer and Endocrinology

2.Breast Cancer: Rising Incidences and What This May Mean to Patients

3.Individual Genetic Risks Factors

4.Protective Effects of Fiber, Phtochemicals, and Antioxidants

5.Environmental Estrogens: Do They Increase the Risk?

6.Pharmacology: Tamoxifen, Taxol, and Retinoids

7.Lifesytle Changes: Exercise, Alcohol, and Dietary Modifications

8.Perimenopause: Coping With Fatigue, Depression

9.Evaluating the Risks versus the Benefits of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

10.Role of Serotonin and Hormone in Appetite Control, Body Weight, and Body Fat Distribution

11.Aging Gracefully: Medications that will help

12.Optimal Health for Every Woman: Taking Care and Taking Charge

Febuary:

OSHA Update Course for Dental Offices, 4 hours; Corpus Christi, TX

1.Toxic Materials and Proper Safety Handling

2.Emergency Procedures

3.Facilities and safety precautions

4.Proper Documentation

March:

3rd International Conference on Functional Medicine, 4 days; Vancouver, B.C.

1.Clinical Recognition and Management of Oxidative Phosphorylation Disorders, Paul Chaney, M.D., Ph.D.

2.Nutritional Relationships to Human Aging Process, Edward Schneider, M.D.

3.Dietary Modulation of Detoxification Pathways, Elizabeth Jeffery, Ph.D.

4.The Emergence of Understanding Between Nutritional Status and Functional Disorders, John Saltzman, M.D.

5.Functional Neurology-Neuronal Plasticity and Brain Chemistry, Jeffery Bland, Ph.D.

6.Beyond Heredity--Approaches Toward Maximizing Nerous System Function, Marian Diamond, Ph.D.

7.New Insights Into the Connection Between Oxidative Stress and Neurological Diseases, M. Flint Beal, M.D.

8.Space Medicine & Functional Neurology, The Oxygen Carbon Dixoide Connection, Ralph Pelligra, M.D.

9.Functional Neurology with Brain-Injured Children,
Glenn Doman and Roselise Wilkinson, M.D.

10.Relationship of Phytoestrogens to Male and Female Health,
Herman Adlercreutz, M.D., Ph.D.

11.Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA), Testosterone and Estrogen Modulation,
Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.

12.Phytoestrogens and Menopause, Tori Hudson, N.D., DeAnn Liska, Ph.D.

September:

Annual Meeting of Great Lakes Associaton of Clinical Medicine, 4 days, Milwaukee, WI, Chelation Updates,

Annual Meeting of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, 2 days, Houtson, TX, Sept. 1996

October:

Nutritional Medicine Seminar, 4 days, Seattle, WA, Dr. Jonathan Wright, Dr. Gaby

Continuing Education 1997

January:

American Orthodontic Association Update Course, 4 days,

May:

1st Annual Carbon Based Seminar on Blood Chemistry, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 3 days

Free Radical Therapy, "A Mouth Full of Evidence", Sam Queen, Scottsdale, AZ, 4 days

November:

Nutritional Improvement of Health Outcomes, "The Inflammatory Disorders". Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Dallas, TX. 2 days

The Value of Current

“You can only treat what you are educated to see. 

Therefore, the more educated you are,

the better you are able to treat.”

Continuing Education 1998

January:

Christian Writer's Conference, Titusville, FL, 4 days,

June:

Nutrition Update, Dallas, TX. 2 days

July:

Advances in Cosmetic Dentistry, Houston, TX. 1 day

Nov.

Improving Genetic Expression in the Prevention of the Disease of Aging, Dallas, TX. 2 days; Nov. 21-22, 1998.

Continuing Education 1999

April:

Total Immunity for the Next Millennium, Houston, TX, 2 days

1."New Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", Paul Cheney, MD, PhD

2."Adjunctive Immunological Support in the Treatment of Advanced Cancers", Sir Arnold Takemoto, PhD

3."New Advances in Cardiovascular Treatments", Arline Brecher

4."Natural Intervention for Auto Immune Disorders", Shari Leibermann, PhD, CNS

5."The Importance of Detoxification and the Environment", Jake Johnson, MD

6."Integrated Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", Gilbert Manso, MD

May:

Applying the Essentials of Herbal Care, San Antonio, TX, 1 day

1.Safety & Efficacy of Herbals

2.Common Health Complaints

3.Strategies & Protocols for Effective Use of Herbals

June:

Advanced Esthetic Dentistry, San Antonio, TX, 1 day; Las Vegas Institute

Periodontal Medicine in the Next Millennium: Implications in Clinical Practice, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School Professional Development Program, 2 day Intensive.

1.Dr. Myron Nevins and Dr. Robert Shoor; overview and history

2.Dr. D. Walter Cohen: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Disease in the 21st Century

3.The Role of Microbial Infections in Periodontal Disease

4.Dr. Jan Lindhe: The Role of Microbial Infections in Periodontal Disease

5.Dr. Roy Page: The Significance of Oral Bacteria as a Risk Factor

6.Dr. Sigmund Socransky: The Evidence Supporting Microbiological Diagnostics

7.Dr. David Chchran: The Clinical Relevance of Microbiologic Testing and Antiobiotic Therapy

8.Dr James Mellonig, Dr. Robert Schallhorn, Dr. Robert Schoor: Panel Discussion

The Influence of Biology and Behavior in Periodontal Disease

1.Dr. Jan Lindhe: The Influence of Biology and Behavior in Periodontal Disease

2.Dr. Robert Genco: Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease

3.Dr.Kenneth Kornman: Genetics: A Susceptibility Factor for Periodontal Disease

4.Dr. Michael McGuire: Applications of Risk Assessment to Establishing the Clinical Diagnosis

5.Dr. Robert Schallorn, James Mellonig, Louis Rose, Nadeem Karimbux and Myron Nevins: Panels Discussion

Periodontitis: A Risk Factor with Major Medical Implications

1.Dr. Ray Williams: Periodontitis: A Risk Factor with Major Medical Implications

2.Dr. Robert Genco: Periodontitis as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

3.Dr. Terry Rees: Periodontitis as a Risk Factor for Infective Endoarditis

4.Dr. David Paquette: The Impact of Periodontal Infection on Pregnancy Complications including Low Birth Weight Infants

5.Dr. Brian Mealey: The Relationsip between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

6.Dr. Michael Reddy: The Relationship between Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease

7.Drs. D. Walter Cohen, Louis Rose, Joseph Fiorellini, Kanumundi Joshipura: Panel Discussion on the Implications of these lectures

August:

•Brady Seminar, Houston, TX. 2 days,

1.Office Management, Entire Staff Involved

•Mind, Mood and Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX. 1 day

1.Biochemical aspects of neurotransmitters and modern medicine

September:

•International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionist, 1999 Symposium, Olando, FL, 4 days

1.Robert Crayhon, MS: Extracting Energy from Food

2.Robert Crayhon, MS: Vitamins, Minerals and Co-Factors

3.Russell Jaffe, PhD., MD, CCN: Carbohydrates: Fuel and Regulators

4.Jon Pangborn, PhD., CCN: Diagnostic Value of Amino Acids Analysis

5.Sherry Rodgers, MD.: Scientific Basis for Reversing End Stage Cancers

6.Peter Sierk, : Environmental Effects on Performance Enhancement

7.Sherry Rodgers, MD.: Defeating Depression: The Nutrient Connection

8.Robert Marshall, PhD., CCN.: Clinical Protocols

9.Sam Queen, CCN and Gary Bassett, PhD.: Vitamin C, IV Protocols

10.Russell Jaffe, PhD., MD, CCN: Tolerant or Hpersensitive Immune Responses: The Digestive Link

11.Martin Dayton, DO, MD, CCN: Evidence Based Clinical Nutrition in Cancer Care

12.Randolph Aguilera, DDS: Health Regeneration through Non-Toxic Biocompatible Dentistry

13.Linda Forbes, DC, OMD, CCN: Hormones: Their Central Role in Recovery from Illness and Sustaining Optimal Health

14.Jonathan Wright, MD, CCN: A General Approach to Autoimmune Diseases

15.Jonathan Wright, MD, CCN: Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

November:

•Improving Intercellular Communication in Chronic Illness, Dallas, TX. 2 days

1.Cellular Communication and Signal Transduction

2.Metabolic Obesity and Altered Cellular Communication

3.Insulin Resistance as a Cause of Metabolic Obesity

4.Obesity and Endocrine Signaling

5.Inflammatory Mediators and Altered Cellular Communication

Continuing Education Y2K

May

Dental Management, Dallas, TX., 1day.

August

Post Orthodontic Esthetics using Veneers and Direct Bonding, Colorado Springs, CO., 2 day.

1.Dr. Radiz

September

•Annual IAOMT Meeting (Internation Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) , Austin, TX, 3 days

1.Dr Murry Vimy, member of WHO (World Health Organization) Expert Committee on Mercury;
Clinical Management and Protocols for Safe Amalgam Removal

2.Jess Clifford, MS: Material Reactivity Testing

3.Boyd Haley, PhD, Chairman, Chemistry Dept, U. of Kentucky, Lexington: Mercury Pathology

4.Vasken Aposhian, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, Prof. of Pharmacology, U. of Arizona:
The Dentist and DMPS (chelation)

5.Richard Chanin, DMD: Mercury Toxicity

6.Pamela Floener, RMA, PT, CT; Do's and Don't for the Dentist and Physician

7.Phillip Sukel, DDS; IAOMT Standards of Care

8.H. L. Queen, PhD: The Forensic Approach to Anti-Toxic Therapy

Continuing Education 2001

March

NeuroEndocrine Body Chemistry, Gulf Coast Conference, Houston, TX, 3 days.

1.Jerry Bland, Phd.,
Anti-Aging and Nutritional Balance
Nutritional Neuroendocrinology,
Estrogens, Progesterone, Testosterone
Nutrition--Environment--and Female Hormones
Methylation, Insulin Sensitivity, and Sex Hormones
The Future

2.Stephanie Cave MD; Autuism and Related Disorders

3.Joseph Collins ND; Functional Diagnostics Relating to Hormone Imbalances

4.Robert Rakowsk DC; Clinical Application of Nutritional Neuroendocrinology and Laboratory Testing

5.Brazos Minshew, MS; The Seven Healers

6.James Hogin DO; Applying Functional Medicine to Gastointestinal Disorders

May

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Convention, Boston, MA, 4 days.

July

2nd Annual Reality Dental Conference, Rome, Italy, 2 days.

August

Sleep Dentistry Course (Enteral Sedation), Dallas, TX, 2 days.

December

Continuing Education 2002

Jan. 02

Advanced Enteral Sedation:  Clinical Application, Philadelphia, PA 3 days

Continuing Education 2003

Jan. 03

InVisalign:  Certification Course I;  Dallas, TX.  2 days

Continuing Education 2004

Feb. 04

JP Consultants:  In office training for hygienist and staff.  Biofilm removal techniques using advanced periodontal techniques and testing.  3 days.

March 04

May 04

Continuing Education 2005

Jan. 05

In Office Management Program:  3 days, 

March 05

August 05

Occlusal Concepts and Neuromuscular Treatment: Level 3:  3 days, LVI, dentist only.

Nov. 05

Continuing Education 2006

Continuing Education 2007

Jan. 07

Full Mouth Reconstruction; Part I:    Patient required, staff, dentist at LVI.  3 days

Feb. 07

Full Mouth Reconstruction; Part II:  Patient required, staff, dentist at LVI.  3 days

March 07

Advanced Medical Insurance;  a software course in using Medical Insurance for

TMJ and Periodontal therapy.  1 day,  Dallas, TX

March 07

Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics;  Course in new concepts of delivery and

implementation.  Austin, TX.   2 days

December 07

Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies:  Course in diagnosis and treat Sleep

Apnea; Implementing sleep studies;  3 days, Las Vegas, NV

Total continuing education for 2007:  12 working days

Continuing Educations 2008

Feb 08

Facial Beauty Institute: 2 day hands-on course on use of dermal fillers to sculpt lips and
remove wrinkles due to age.  Certification Course

Feb 08

Jefrey Bland, Ph.D.;  Emerging Therapeutic Target:  Chronic Illness Seminar;
Dallas, TX. 1 day.

March 08

Ashley Johnson;  Dental Signs and Symptoms;  Two day in office training for entire staff.  

Corpus Christi, TX,  2 days

April 08

TMD Signs and Symptoms:   4 days at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Education,  Las Vegas, Nevada.