Biometrics in Dentistry (TOTAL BioPAK)

Approved for 25 Hours of AGD/MAGD Credit Three Full Days Limited Registration

This three-day seminar is an intense and unique experience. The lectures will explain not only the basics of the BioPAK system but include a full half day of practical anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joints and the musculature of the craniomandibular system. This course is ideal for the experienced BioPAK user, the new user, and even the dentist who MAY be interested in learning what the instrumentation can do for them and their patients. Data acquisition will be taught in detail. The bulk of the course will be spent on interpretation of the data. Each participant will work with his/her own laptop, as participants move around the program - initially as a group and eventually on their own. Dr. Glassman and BioRESEARCH will be helping each participant become totally familiar with the BioPAK program. BioPAK is an extremely valuable diagnostic tool for patients who have demonstrated some level of joint dysfunction. However, it is an equally valuable tool when used as a screening device for patients contemplating cosmetic, restorative and/or orthodontic therapy. The BioPAK, serves as both a diagnostic aid and practice management instrument.

The BioPAK Certification examination will be offered at the end of the course. Contact BioRESEARCH at 800-251-2315 for more information on the certification process or register online here.

course syllabus

I. BioPAK Introduction

Principles of JVA
Principles of EGN
Principles of EMG
Setting Up Your Computer
- Setting & Understanding Presets
- Printing; Why & How
- Database Principles
- Using Multiple Data Bases
Basic Screening Regimen
- Joint Dysfunction Patients
- Chronic Pain Patients
- Sleep Disorder Patients
- When & How to Use BioPAK in Treatment Decision Making
Working with the BioPAK Program
- Options
- Record & Review Modes
- The Image Library
- Insurance Documents
- Narratives
- Saving & Backing Up
- Copying Files To & From Disk

II. Data Acquisition

JVA
- JVA Quick
- JVA with Jaw Tracker
- Open & Close
- Lateral


Joint Vibration Analysis - full procedure.	Joint Vibration Analysis - Mirror view displaying both the "patient" and the computer screen.

EGN
- Range of Motion
- Velocity
- EGN sweep
EMG
- Resting
- Functional
Bite Registration
- The Neuromuscular Bite with TENS
- The Neuromuscular Bite with Aqualizer
- CR Bite Registration

III. BioPAK Interpretation Using Data From Your Database And/Or Supplied Database

JVA Interpretation
- Using the JVA Interpretation Forms
- Editing a Zoomed Window
- Evaluating the Entire Trace From Zoomed Window
- Selecting Episodes
- Evaluating Lateral Excursions
- Evaluating the Effect of Repositioning Appliances
- Combining Information with Clinical & Radiographic Exam
Interpretation of EGN
- Correcting Lateral Recording
- Range of Motion &
- Velocity Traces
- EGN Sweeps
C. EMG Interpretation
- Resting Before & After TENS
- Clench & Swallow
- Functional Clench with Maxillary Deprogrammer
- Silent Period

IV. BioPAK Options

Printing & Interpretation
New Options in BioPAK

V. T-Scan Introduction

schedule

Day 1

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM- 12:30 PM Intro to TMD and the BioPAK
12:30 PM- 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM A Hands on Walk Through the BioPAK Program
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM Electognathography (Computerized Jaw Tracking) In Depth
4:30 PM- 5:00 T-Scan in Dentistry

Day 2

Joint Vibration Analysis - An Entire Day On JVA

Theory
Data Acquisition
Managing Data
Interpreting Data
Printing Data
Using JVA in Treatment Decision Making
Monitoring Treatment Progress and Outcomes Measurement
Use of JVA for Insurance Cases and Legal Cases
Coordinating JVA findings with other diagnostic tests
Diagnosing, Monitoring, and Treating Degenerative Joint Disease

Day 3

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   Participants Presentation of JVA Cases
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON In Depth Study of EMG Live EMG traces and Ligament Trigger Demonstration
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM   Live Tracings Including Mastication Program    Neuromusuclar Bite Registration Techniques
3:00 - 4:30   Optional BioPAK Certification Exam

What previous participants are saying

"Thanks for a great weekend of learning. I really feel comfortable in the use of the BioPak and I can't wait to get my Biopak"
Robert Cabana, New Jersey

"You are a fantastic teacher and a wonderful person.
Regards"
Rollie Romanchuk, Canada

Tuition

Note: If repeating the course, the tuition is half
Call BioRESEARCH (1-800-251-2315) directly to register.

Schedule...

news

New Courses and the 2008 Schedule

The 2008 schedule is here, and the WEB SITE has been updated for your convenience.

You can to the seminars tab and learn the details about any course. Courses are listed in either the Pain and Dysfunction Tab or the Dental Sleep Medicine Courses Tab.
In addition, you can look up the Course Packages Tab. There are two choices here. One is the Pain/Dysfunction package; and the other involves taking a Sleep Medicine series in either Texas or the Northeast (Philadelphia and New York.)
You can then go the seminar schedule and arrange the list either by course name or date. Click on any of the courses for a more brief description and a link to registration for that course.
Payment can now be made through Pay Pal which accepts all major credit cards. Please note: You do not need a Pay Pal account. You may choose to continue in the registration process and use any major credit card.

Feel free to use the Contact section to email us directly

New courses this Year!

                1. A Dental Sleep Medicine series sponsored by Somnomed. These are being offered in Texas, Philadelphia and New York with more to be announced. Call our office OR Somnomed for further iniformtion

                2. Advanced Biometrics: Finally; a course for you experienced BioPAK users that .. YES...includes treatment decision making including the BioPAK and all diagnostic criteria! Cases, in depth study of JVA, and in depth descriptions from both Dr. Glassman and JOHN RADKE, will make this course an incredible experience!

And one more thing….

If you’re looking for the Biometrics Course and Injection Course in Costa Rica, this year’s version has been canceled. The 2009 dates WILL BE

March 6-8, 2009 Biometrics in Dentistry (Arenal)

March 9-12, 2009 Touring in Costa Rica

March 13-15, 2009 Hands On Injection (San Jose)

Those who have registered for the 2008 version have been notified and are planning on coming in 2009, so watch carefully and make your plans now A 500 dollar deposit will save your spot until October of 2008. It’s a week you don’t want to miss!

2008 promises to be an exciting year.