Clinical Pearls of Wisdom

Course Description:

Clinical pearls are best defined as small bits of free standing, clinically relevant information based on experience or observation. Our experienced panel of speakers will present 2-3 procedures they struggled with during their first few years, and the best practices that helped them overcome these challenges.

Course Outcomes:

Attendees will:

1. Learn about 2 to 3 difficult procedures
2. Best practices to overcome those procedures
3. Appropriate materials, tools and techniques used in those procedures

Check in & light dinner:  5:30 PM

Seminar: 6 – 8 PM

Dr. Bradley Eli: 

From an early age it was clear that Dr. Eli would pursue a career in the medical field. His father was a dentist, his mother a surgical nurse. Dr. Eli’s commitment to delivering compassionate care was instilled in him by the example his parents set. Growing up in his father’s dental practice, dentistry was an obvious career choice. In 1987, Dr. Eli obtained his dental degree from Temple University.

In 1990, Dr. Eli enrolled in UCLA’s first class in Orofacial Pain Management. This was an ideal fit. This new specialty in dental medicine provided Dr. Eli with the opportunity to integrate his deep knowledge of dental medicine with his inventive spirit. After graduating from this ground-breaking program, Dr. Eli’s clinical experience at Loma Linda University and Medical Center, UCSD Department of Anesthesiology and Scripps Memorial Hospital Pain Center, solidified his understanding of chronic pain management.

In full-time practice for 30 years, Dr. Eli is appreciated by his many grateful patients. He treats all types of head, neck and jaw pain as well as Sleep Disordered Breathing. Recognized as a national leader for his expertise, Dr. Eli regularly consults with other leaders in the field of Orofacial Pain Management. In addition, Dr. Eli holds several patents for medical devices designed to improve patient care.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: Dr. Bradley is the co-founder of Orofacial Therapeutics

Dr. Elona Gaball:

Dr. Gaball graduated in the top 10 students from University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry 2000. She is the owner and operator of Inspire Smiles – aesthetically focused comprehensive whole health dental practice. Dr. Gaball was the first female dentist to complete all Spear Education curriculum workshops. TMD/OFP and Aesthetic Continuum training from UCLA.
AACD accreditation candidate.
Dr. Gaball is the creator of Inspire Changes- a non profit organization focused on expanding access to high quality dental care to SD community and smile restoration for survivors of human trafficking and victims of domestic violence. She has been married for 26 yrs to Curtis Gaball, MD – active duty, captain US Navy, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and has three daughters, 21,18,14.
She is a graduate of Landmark Curriculum for Life, a graduate of Leadership Course from an MBA program at UCLA and participated in Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within, Business Mastery and other personal development programs.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: None disclosed

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     SDCDS is an ADA CERP Recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. SDCDS designates this activity for up to two (2) continuing education credits.