BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... the Erie County Dental Society is back with another SOCIAL PARTY on The Cotter Fireboat. This year's cruise will take place on Thursday, September 10th from 5 to 7pm (will begin boarding at 4:30pm). Beer, seltzers, pop and Wegmans subs will be served for dinner. This is a 21+ event. $30 for Erie County Dental Society members, and $45 for non-members. Give the office a call at 716-995-6300 to register. Limited to the first 30 guests.

FREE 2 hour seminar. Register at the link below: https://web.cvent.com/event/a675047d-9806-4a2c-9187-2c86efdb6127/summary

This all day (seven CE credits to be awarded) seminar features a panel of ECMC Oncology experts. $250 - 8th District Members $350 - Non-members $140 - Hygieniests/Dental Assistants $100 - Retired 8th District Members $100 - Residents Course Description: This continuing education course provides general dentists with a comprehensive overview of the current multidisciplinary management of oral and head and neck cancer patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the critical role dentistry plays throughout the cancer treatment continuum, from pre-treatment dental and maxillofacial evaluation to post-treatment rehabilitation and long-term maintenance care. The course will review contemporary approaches to dental and maxillofacial treatment planning prior to surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, with a focus on minimizing oral complications and preserving function. Participants will also explore the prevention and management of treatment-related oral sequelae, including mucositis, xerostomia, osteoradionecrosis, trismus, infection, and prosthetic challenges. In addition, the course will address the complex functional and esthetic considerations associated with surgical reconstruction and prosthetic rehabilitation following oral and head and neck cancer therapy. Special attention will be given to the nutritional, speech, and swallowing ramifications of cancer treatment and the importance of coordinated supportive care in improving quality of life for survivors.