The Southeast Dental Society (SEDS) includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne. SEDS is a local component of the tripartite association of the MDA and ADA, and meets at least annually for a business and CE meeting. Click for a component map.
2025 Fall Meeting, September 18-19
Please return registration form and payment by Monday, September 8. It helps our planning efforts and fees increase after this date. All events other than golf will be located at Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center. Scroll down for speaker and course information.
New This Year
- Live music Thursday night!
- Business meeting change: This usually follows golf on Thursday, but it has been moved to Friday with lunch to improve convenience for dentists who wish to attend.
- Golf: FREE for active SEDS members!
Thursday, September 18
7:30a – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8a-11a – CE Program Ergonomics: It’s a Balancing Act by Nancy Dewhirst, RDH
Lunch – On Your Own
1p-4p – CE Program OSHA Update by Jamelle Rucker
5:30p – Happy Hour
6p-9p – Dinner and Officer Installation
Live Band – Old Cape Road
Theme – Country & Western
Golf Tournament
Location – TBA
8a – Registration & Rules
8:30a – 18-Hole Scramble Golf (Shotgun)
Friday, September 19
7:30a – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8a-12p – CE Program Exceptional Dental Bonding & Cements by Scott Coleman, DDS
12:30p – SEDS Business Meeting & Lunch
Speakers & Courses
Nancy Dewhirst, RDH (3 CEU)
Ergonomics: It’s a Balancing Act
Course Description: Be ready to move! This active class invites attendees to get up, stretch and practice activities that lead to a long dental career with improved clinical precision while avoiding injury and pain! The causes, physiology and prevention of various cumulative trauma disorders are shown, focusing on upper extremity, spinal and joint pathologies. Evaluate preventative strategies, including equipment design, body positioning and conditioning and enhanced visualization. Practice stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, preserve range of motion and optimize personal career excellence and longevity!
Course Objectives:
- Recognize signs, symptoms and physiology of cumulative trauma disorders commonly found in dental workers.
- Practice stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce risk of work-related injuries and to promote greater clinical control and efficiency.
- Compare ergonomic features of dental equipment that benefit workers and patients.
- Consider options to avoid eye-damage and protect optimal vision.
About the Speaker: Ms. Dewhirst graduated from and was a clinical instructor in Dental Hygiene at the University of Southern California. She is a member of Sigma Phi Alpha and is adjunct faculty at West Coast University where she has been the course director for Preventative Dentistry, General and Oral Pathology and Infection Control. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author and consultant, focusing on infectious diseases and biofilms, clinical safety, oral pathology, instrument sharpening, ergonomics, disaster preparedness and sustainable dentistry. Ms. Dewhirst presents interactive hands-on workshops, as well as lively seminars that combine science and practical information nationwide. She is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE,” presents over 80 seminars yearly, is a member of the California Dental Association Speakers Bureau, and is a California licensed continuing education provider. Hosts include major State Dental Conferences, Dental Universities, and Professional Organizations across the US and in Canada. Ms. Dewhirst is an ANSI/ASA Standards Program Member, an experienced author of journal articles and has contributed to textbook chapters, ADA/ANSI and OSAP position papers and posters, product literature and is Editor-in-Chief of Association for Dental Safety (ADS, formerly OSAP), Infection Control in Practice and recipient of OSAP Chairman of the Board Special Citation for Advancing Dental Safety.
Jamelle Rucker (3 CEU)
OSHA Update
Course Description: Individuals who work in a dental office will learn about the requirements of OSHA regulations that impact a dental practice, such as hazard communication, radiation safety, handling toxic or hazardous substances, electrical safety, fire protection and exit routes. This course is designed to make your workplace safer.
Course Objectives:
- Understand all applicable OSHA and safety regulations including the Hazard Communication Standard, Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and subparts of OSHA as they apply to your dental facility.
- Understand all aspects of the CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry.
About the Speaker: Jamelle, born and raised in St. Louis, has more than 25 years of dental experience. Professionally she has assisted dentists in several group practices. With a love for helping and training others, she transitioned to become a dental assisting instructor for several years prior to joining the St. Louis Patterson team. With more than 12 years and counting with Patterson, she has enjoyed servicing dental offices with a wide variety of requests. More recently accepting the role of sales support specialist, she trains offices with the most current OSHA & HIPAA guidelines and helps with inventory management. She has expanded her compliance schedule to now provide CPR/AED/FirstAid training. In her time off she enjoys spending time with her two daughters who have followed her footsteps and are currently dental assistants in the St. Louis area.
Scott Coleman, DDS (4 CEU)
Exceptional Dental Bonding & Cements
Course Description: In today’s busy general practice, the most used materials are composites for direct restorations. The evolution of that category of materials is amazing; today’s composites and cements are light years ahead of the materials that we thought were great 20 years ago. The changes in the translucency and in the ability to match the existing tooth color are major advancements. This course is designed for the busy dentist who wants to stay current with the available materials and concepts of tooth-colored restorations. We will discuss what matters most in composite and cement selection, depending upon location and occlusal load placed on the restoration, and materials and procedures for placement of the composites that will eliminate post-operative sensitivity will be addressed. The current state of resin bonding agents and the protocol for utilizing these materials in your day-to-day practice, not only for composite placement but for all your bonded restorations will be covered.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the current materials and capabilities of composites.
- Know what composite materials are available and the limitations of each.
- Understand the current generation of bonding agents and cements.
About the Speaker: Dr. Scott Coleman’s institutional education and intensive continuing education have elevated him to the top of his field. After graduating first in his class at the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1984, he entered private practice in his hometown of Houston. He currently serves as a clinical adjunct professor at the UT Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. His expertise and proficiency in cosmetic and restorative dentistry have created demand for him not only in the dental office but on the national and international lecture circuit as well. Dr. Coleman has written articles on dental techniques that have been published in trade journals, and he is a certified Cerec trainer for Patterson Dental Supply Company. He holds Fellowships and Masterships in numerous professional academies of dentistry and has served on the board of directors of many of those organizations, including past president of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Local Leadership
Trustee – Dr. Steve Schoolman, 573-334-5566
President – Dr. Jennifer Burzynski, 573-332-7223
President Elect – Dr. Ashley Mills
Treasurer – Dr. Terry Spence
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