COURSE DESCRIPTION -Modern understanding of physiologic tooth movement and how it affects orthodontic appliances and treatment techniques -Technological advances in digitized and customized orthodontics and how they serve to increase treatment effectiveness and efficiency and improve the overall orthodontic experience. -Treatment timing and early orthodontic intervention – what, when, and why? -How the general dental practitioner may enhance and expand patient care by monitoring deciduous tooth exfoliation and permanent tooth eruption -Space maintenance appliances - helping to decrease dental crowding and reduce the need for future extractions in conjunction with comprehensive orthodontic treatment.   SPEAKERS Richard J. Resler Jr., D.M.D., M.S. Michigan State University - B.S. The Medical University of South Carolina - D.M.D. Temple University - Orthodontic Certificate, M.S. (Oral Biology) Tracie M. Resler, D.M.D. Columbia College (Columbia, South Carolina) – B.S. The Medical University of South Carolina - D.M.D Vanderbilt University - Orthodontic Certificate Registration Form

We have put together an outstanding and unique program for Friday morning, March 28, from 9am to noon at the Hannah Community Center on Abbot Road in East Lansing, for your education and engagement. You will meet a Professor of Pharmacy Practice from Ferris State University talk about, "Important Pharmacological Issues that Impact the Dental Office". (Note this is a different speaker than the pharmacist we initially announced. Our original speaker had a family emergency. The program is identical, however.) And Central District is the first Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association Component introducing the new lobbyist for MDHA, Sarah Hubbard! Her presentation is, "The MDHA Legislative Action Plan". We know you'll enjoy saving $10 each by registering early. Early Bird Registration Rates for the 2014 Spring Seminar end Saturday, March 8th. There will not be another USPO mailing of the flier, so please share it widely with your friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you during the first week of Spring! The 2014 CDDHS Spring Seminar Planning Committee Download the flier and register today! Spring Seminar flier 2014

"Important Pharmacological Issues That Impact the Dental Office" By Curtis Smith, Pharm.D,  BCPS Dr. Smith practices at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and serves as Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ferris State University's College of Pharmacy in Lansing. His session will cover antiplatelet agents, the newer anticoagulants and perioperative management of anticoagulants; endocarditis prevention; and the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS).  Dr. Smith looks forward to presenting and participating in a meaningful discussion with attendees.   "The MDHA Legislative Action Plan" by Sarah Hubbard BA, MPA, MBA Did you know that MDHA has recently contracted with a new lobbyist? Come hear Sarah Hubbard, Principal and co-founder of the firm Acuitas LLC, who was selected by the mDHA after a search this summer. Ms. Hubbard will provide us with the story of her background, her firm's approach and expected legislative strategies for MDHA's near- and long-term future. She looks forward to a frank and fruitful dialogue with attendees so you may share you priorities for MDHA's activities in Lansing. This is a session that will leave you energized to do your part to strengthen MDHA and our profession!   Registration Fees: $40.00 ADHA/ADA/ADAA Member $70.00 Non-Member