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The SPOTLIGHT - cont. from page 26Stephanie Morgan

What is the most rewarding aspect of being a dentist today? Seeing the personality changes that occur as people progress through their orthodontic treatment.

In your opinion, what is/are the most difficult challenges that dentists face today? Maintaining the autonomy of our practices.

Why do you feel organized dentistry is important? Not only does it provide us with a great group of colleagues, but it helps to unite our efforts towards achieving common goals that affect how we practice every single day.

In terms of your practice, your patients, your dental profession……..what makes you most proud? I love that I am able to do something with my hands that can profoundly impact people’s lives. I also feel overjoyed when I can get a child or adult to laugh during a procedure that they were really nervous about.

Most interesting, comical, or heartfelt chair-side

memory: Between having lots of honest, young patients and me being fairly naive about certain things, there are lots of funny moments.

If there was one thing you could change about the world of dentistry, what would that be? I wish the general population would understand the dangers of do-it-yourself orthodontics.

Most fascinating place you have traveled to and why: Scotland - The architecture, the castles, and the accents :).

Favorite book or movie:Books: Girl, Wash Your Face, Grace Not PerfectionMovies: Forrest Gump, The Wizard of Oz, The Blind Side, White Christmas, and thanks to my husband, The Harry Potter Movies and Marvel Movies.

The one favorite past-time, food, drink, ritual, or vice that you will never give up: It may have to do with the fact that I am mostly English, but I have and always will enjoy a good cup of tea.

What’s played most on your IPOD, radio, or CD player? (genre or artist):Anything Country

What is the most valuable life lesson you’ve ever learned?Not to take anything for granted.

Your favorite hobbies, sports or past-times:Hobbies: Interior decorating and craftsSports: Volleyball and SoftballPast-times: Playing with my dog and horseback riding

I am a “master” ……… or pretty-darned good at: Organizing or as my husband calls it “Morganizing.”

On the other hand, I’m pathetic at: Driving a vehicle with a stick shift but I won’t give it up

If I had more time in my day, I would:Spend more time with my family.

List the top couple items on your bucket list:1) Visit Iceland to ride an Icelandic Horse and see the Northern Lights.

2) Spend the night in a treehouse, like those on “Treehouse Masters.”

If you could have coffee with any person who ever lived, who would that be and why? Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for her grace, strength, and perseverance.

One thing absolutely no one would guess about me: Well here’s a few: I used to Clog Dance (For those that don’t know, it’s basically Hillbilly Tap.), I am very competitive when it comes to sports, and I do a decent impression of the coroner in The Wizard of Oz.

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9. Our Champion Softball Team during residency.10. Mexico11. Scotland12. Paris13. New Orleans14. Color Run15. Aaron and I as Jenny and Forrest

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UNIVERSITY SERIES2020

US I Friday, April 24 John A. Svirsky, DDS, Med

7 hr CE

“25 Shades of Grey and a Whole Lot Less Risqué”

This radiology review course has a number of common cases in addition to some interesting unusual cases thrown in to keep the audience on their “toes.” The emphasis will be a review of common radiolucent and radiopaque lesions. Get ready to learn, laugh and make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate a logical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common radiolucent lesions found on radiographs.2. Demonstrate a logical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common radiopaque lesions found on radiographs.3. Recognize the common radiographic lesion found in dental practices.

“It’s More than Physical and other Love Stories”

This new course will be a review of physical and chemical injuries. Some unusual presentations you never imagined will show up. The course will include electrical and other burns, traumatic injuries, osteonecrosis, oral sexual practices, cosmetic fillers and much more. Just to keep your interest, chewers, pickers, pokers and midnight” tokers” (Steve Miller Band) will make appearances. Get ready to have wild oral pathology ride.

Learning Objectives:1. Demonstrate a logical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of burns and traumatic injuries 2. Develop a logical approach to the recognition and management of erythema multiform minor and other drug related conditions. 3. Recognize and treat lesions related to physical and chemical injuries.

John A. Svirsky, DDS, Med Biography: Dr. John Svirsky is a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He is a sought after speaker with an international reputation as an informative and entertaining lecturer.

John A. Svirsky, DDS, Med

Stark State College • Business and Entrepreneurial Building • 6200 Frank Avenue, NW, North CantonFrom Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road

to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.

Continental breakfast available and hot buffet lunch available. Agenda: 8 am Registration • 8:30 am Program begins • Noon – Lunch • 1:00 Program resumes • 4:30 pm Adjourn

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The SPOTLIGHT

Name: Stephanie Morgan

Birth Month and date: 05/26

Describe your family today: My husband, Aaron, and I recently celebrated our 8 year anniversary. Aaron works as a Nurse in the Emergency Department and serves as the Office Manager for the practice. We have an incredibly ornery, but very sweet, dog named Ralphie, who constantly keeps us on our toes.

Describe your work family: My work family includes a group of dedicated, fun-loving, and caring people. Some of whom have literally known me since I was born. They have been there with me to celebrate the good times and have helped to keep me going through the tough times. Currently, there are 5 Assistants, 2 Treatment Coordinators, 1 Records Technician, 1 Lab Technician, 1 Financial Coordinator, and 2 Scheduling Coordinators. I am also lucky enough to be able to work with Aaron almost every day. He helps to run the business side of the practice, and makes sure that I laugh at least once a day.

Birthplace: Canton, Ohio

Hometown: Canton, Ohio

High School attended: Jackson High School; City: Massillon ; State: Ohio

College attended: Ashland University; City: Ashland; State: Ohio

Dental school: Case Western Reserve University; Years: 2006 - 2010City: Cleveland; State: Ohio

Specialty School or Residency: Eastman Institute for Oral Health (University of Rochester); Years: 2010-2012; City: Rochester; State: NY

My birth order (firstborn, middle, youngest): Only Child

Name of your first childhood pet: Cedrick; Type of pet: Irish Setter

Nickname: During high school, college or dental school, my friends called me:Oh boy, these are almost endless. Growing up: Steffy-Annie, StephatiniHigh school: Ro - short for Robot. (I had a unique volleyball serve.)Dental School: Captain Morgan (Given to me by a faculty member.)Residency: SmorgieThe most recent: Wheels (Given to me by my kickball team).

Best childhood memory: All the summers I spent at the barn with my horses and friends. There’s nothing I’ve found more relaxing than brushing a horse and being out on the trails. Somehow after these long days, I always managed to come home looking “tan”, but then I would quickly realize it was all just dirt.

Five words that describe you: 1) Caring; 2) Quiet; 3) Soft-spoken; 4) Focused; 5) Animal-Lover

What are your top fears? Not knowing when the last time will be that I will get to see/talk to a loved one.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?Running my own practice and building our current location.

What or who influenced your decision to become a dentist?My mom - She worked as an Assistant for Drs. Osborne and Bernard, and always thought it would be a good career path for me.Dr. Bernard - Who was my orthodontist before he was my partner, mentor, and friend.Dr. Boss and Dr. Schnettler - Who showed me what a great field dentistry was for women.

What would you be doing if you were not a dentist? I loved being a Resident Assistant in college, so maybe Higher Education Administration. However, I also loved designing and picking everything out for our new building, so Interior Design could also be an option.

Memories of dental school. Was it what you expected? Challenges? Surprises? Share a dental school memory that you will never forget. Dental school was hard and challenging. However, my classmates were amazing. I always felt like I was surrounded by a supportive and caring family. While the memories are numerous, one that haunts me every day is getting bit HARD, unintentionally, by my very first patient on my first day of clinic. I quickly learned the value of bite blocks during restorative procedures.

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UNIVERSITY SERIES2020

US II Friday, November 13 Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD

7 hr CE

“Cutting Edge Technology with Digital Designand Real World Cosmetic Dentistry; Faults, Failures and Fixes”

Failures in dentistry are frequently blamed on materials, but in reality, many times operator error is the culprit. This innovate and fast paced course will focus on aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST. Clear, concise and systemized techniques will be presented to treat every aspect from simple to complex cases involving veneers, crowns and implant restorations. These protocols will increase profitability by preventing failures that occur day-to-day in your office.

Cutting edge preparation techniques that will simplify difficult space management cases will be presented, along with how to handle shade challenges. State of the art digital smile design linking 3D prosthetic planning with fundamental principles and real-time communication that decreases dentist chair time and ceramist re-work. Turn a complicated camera into a point and shoot device and master digital photography. A clinical update on adhesive technology and ceramics so the team knows what systems to use and their limitations along with specific verbiage to control patient expectations. Clear the confusion of products and techniques ranging from incremental layering to bulk fill technology in the posterior.

The relationship of form and function precludes treating anterior teeth as cosmetic challenges alone. Aesthetic and functional parameters of incisor position and morphology, dental facial treatment planning, determination of vertical dimension, and bite force management will be presented. Occlusal guidance must be understood so the final designs of restoration can accommodate the intra-oral forces assuring longevity and predictability of the prosthesis.

The cases presented have been published in national peer review journals. There is something for everyone to learn. You will leave the course with the proven step-by-step approach from simple to difficult clinical situations.

Learning Objectives: 1. Integrate sound occlusal principles to create synergy between form and function.2. Own the knowledge and ability to confidently prepare a difficult space management case 3. Identify which adhesives and restorative materials work the best for maximum predictability and learn matricing techniques and bulk-fill

technology for mastering posterior composite.4. Learn how to achieve a predictable anterior composite restoration following the stratification of opacities to achieve life like undetectable

restorations.

Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD Biography: Dr. Bassett practices comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and President 2015-2016. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, an Associate member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, a KOIS clinical Instructor, an active member in the Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and a Fellow in the AGD. Dr. Bassett is adjunct faculty, where she has taught the aesthetic continuum at the Arizona School of Dentistry. She was voted top 5 female CE educators, is a recipient of the Lucy Hobbs award for Clinical Expertise, Volunteer Dentist of the Year award for Arizona CASS dental clinic and has received the Give Back a Smile volunteer service award twice.

Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD

Stark State College • Business and Entrepreneurial Building • 6200 Frank Avenue, NW, North CantonFrom Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road

to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.

Continental breakfast available and hot buffet lunch available. Agenda: 8 am Registration • 8:30 am Program begins • Noon – Lunch • 1:00 Program resumes • 4:30 pm Adjourn

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US II Friday, November 13 • 7 CE Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD

“Cutting Edge Technology with Digital Design and Real World Cosmetic Dentistry; $275.00 $355.00 $125.00 $100.00 $155.00 Faults, Failures and Fixes”

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