At Bayside Dentistry, we are not content to rest on our laurels. Through continuing education, our staff strives to stay up to date on the latest techniques, industry news, and methods. The classes and seminars we attend keep us abreast of the most modern techniques, allowing us to give you the most comfortable, effective care available today. Check this page to see what classes, seminars, and other continuing education endeavors we are currently pursuing.
| Date | Class Attended |
| September, 2019
| The entire staff of Bayside Dentistry participated in a CPR refresher course designed to hone our life-saving skills and keep our first aid education up to date. Photos of the course can be viewed here. |
| May 8, 2019
| The entire staff of Bayside Dentistry recently attended a continuing education seminar presented by Dr. Mark Hyman. The seminar focused on the quality of service provided to patients by all team members and was very motivating and informative. |
| January 16, 2019
| Dr. Patrice Ohman attended a seminar on the recommendations for the use of analgesics in dentistry given by Dr. Elliot Hersh. The lecture also covered important drug interactions that may be encountered during dental treatment. |
| December 13, 2018
| Drs. Harold Wright and Patrice Ohman attended the Jersey Shore ITI study club lecture presented by Dr. John Carollo. The topic was “Avoiding pitfalls and complications in dental implant therapy”. |
| December 5, 2018 | Dr. Chris Wright attended a lecture by Dr. Charles Blair Dr. Blair is an expert on dental coding/billing. He gave a lecture reviewing current insurance codes in new fields like implant dentistry. |
| October 10, 2018
| Drs. Harold Wright and Patrice Ohman attended the Jersey Shore Medical Center lecture presented by Dr. Uche Odiatu. The lecture discussed the links between inflammation and physical well being. It was interesting to learn why some patients heal better than others. |
| June 22 – June 23 | This two day conference in Washington DC attended by Dr. Chris Wright featured a number of prominent lecturers and experts in the field of digital implant dentistry. I attended the course with my Spear Study Club which includes other local dentists and specialists like Dr. John Kukucka. We learned about many exciting advances and new technologies in the digital dental world. It was glimpse into the future of dentistry. |
| May 2, 2018
| Drs. Harold Wright and Patrice Ohman attended a 2 part seminar sponsored by Jersey Shore Medical center. The first part was simplifying patient understanding of complex dental cases. The second part was titled “Considerations in achieving exquisite restorative dentistry”. Both lectures were presented by Dr. Mark Murphy, who is on the faculty of the Pankey Institute, which provides advanced dental education for practitioners. |
| April 11, 2018 | Dr. Chris Wright attended a lecture by Dr. James Swift Reviewed oral surgery concepts including extractions and bone grafting. Discussed how patients’ medical history can affect dental treatment. |
| January 17, 2018 | Dr. Chris Wright attended a lecture by Dr. Michael Sonick. This lecture was about the number of implants necessary and recommended for implant over dentures and hybrid dentures. |
| November 15, 2017 | Dr. Chris Wright attended a lecture by Dr. George Bambara. Reviewed concepts regarding implant restorations. Discussed various types of crowns, bridges and dentures that can used with implants. |
| October 2017 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended a seminar by Dr. Ciancio, a Periodontist at the University of Buffalo. The topic was new drugs and medications to treat dental disease and side effects of common drugs and herbal medications. |
| October 2017 | Dr. Harold Wright and Dr. Ohman attended Dr. Tieraona Low Dog’s presentation, “The medicalization of Life”. Dr. Low Dog is a best selling Author and specializes in integrative medicine, dietary supplements and how to stay well without prescription drugs. She is a regular on the Dr. Oz show and “ the peoples pharmacy”. |
| June 2016 | Dr. Ohman, Fran, Frank and Linda attended a seminar on social media, where they learned about new ways for patients to reach us, and new ways for us to reach patients |
| May 2016 | The entire Bayside team attended a seminar designed to help modernize how we work with patients |
| April 2016 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended a lecture given by Dr. Gordon Christensen, America’s premier educator and founder of Clinical Research Foundation, a non-profit research lab that tests dental products. The lecture covered the latest dental products on the market from zirconia crowns to implant materials that works best for our patients. |
| March 2016 | Dr. Harold Wright, Dr. Christopher Wright and Dr. Ohman attended Dr. Gordon Christensen’s lecture reviewing the latest advancements in Dentistry including radiology, endodontics, implants, cosmetics and oral medicine. Dr. Christensen is the most sought after lecturer in America And presentation was very informative. |
| January 13, 2016 | Dr. Chris Wright attended a seminar, Predictable Direct Posterior Composites and Adhesive Dentistry with Dr. Gary Alex D.M.D. They discussed the latest materials and adhesives, and it also included a practical step-by-step methodology and rational for the placement of composites based on the latest research and materials. |
| January-December 2016 | The doctors of Bayside Dentistry continue their participation with the Spear Study Club, a monthly group made up of eight local dentists who review video presentations of clinical cases provided by the Spear Institute and discuss treatment options. |
| January-December 2016 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman continue to learn with the ITI study group, which is devoted to the latest developments in implantology and meets four times a year. |
| November 2015 | Dr. Wright, Dr. Ohman and the hygienist staff attend a seminar at the American Academy of Dental Hygiene in Washington |
| July 2015 | Dr. Wright and our staff of assistants attended a two-day seminar in Ohio |
| July 2015 | Our entire office staff received training and became CPR certified |
| April 22, 2015 | Dr. Harold Wright and Dr. Christopher Wright attended a Jersey Shore University Medical Center seminar given by Dr. Jimmy Eubank, “Combining esthetics and function for longevity” |
| March 2015 | Dr. Ohman and Dr. Wright attended a two-day seminar at Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona on creating esthetic excellence |
| January-December 2015 | The doctors of Bayside Dentistry belong to the Spear Study Club, a monthly group made up of eight local dentists who review video presentations of clinical cases provided by the Spear Institute and discuss treatment options. |
| January-December 2015 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman belong to the ITI study group, which is devoted to the latest developments in implantology and meets four times a year. |
| October 22, 2014 | Dr. Ohman and Dr. Chris Wright attended a Spear Study Group discussing implant restorations |
| October 16-17, 2014 | Dr. Harold Wright and Dr. Christopher Wright attended a two-day seminar hosted by the Dawson Academy in Columbus Ohio. The seminar covered new procedures for placing veneers and other cosmetic restorations |
| October 15, 2014 | Dr. Ohman attended a Jersey Shore seminar featuring Dr. Malamed, who discussed treating medical emergencies in the dental office |
| March 6, 2014 | Dr. Ohman attended a comprehensive seminar on the state of the dental profession, covering all areas of treatment |
| February 2014 | Dr. Wright attended an “Occlusion Based Restorative Dentistry” seminar with Jack Shirley, DDS. |
| January 2014 | Dr. Ohman took a full-day course on ceramic restorations and “smile design” |
| December 4, 2013 | Dr. Ohman attended a review course focused on soft tissue treatment and oral diseases |
| November 20, 2013 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended “Everyday Dentistry: More Than Everyday Esthetic Results,” designed to enhance and improve all aspects of restorative dentistry |
| September 2013 | Dr. Wright attended a restorative dentistry session presented by Alan M. Atlas, DMD |
| Thursday August 22, 2013 | The hygiene staff attended an Invisalign seminar presented by Dr. Doug Brandt which reinforced the ability of the staff to create the ideal Invisalign treatment plan and presented new developments with the Itero scanner, which creates 3-D models of patients’ teeth to show what the outcome of treatment will be |
| August 2013 | Drs. Wright and Ohman recently attended a course given by Dr. Robert Convissar on the use of lasers in dentistry at the N.J. Health Professionals Development Institute and received certification for laser use. They plan on incorporating the use of a Diode laser in the practice soon. |
| Wednesday May 8, 2013 | Mary Ellen attended the Largest Dental Hygiene Meeting of its kind in New Jersey! Di Cesare & Di Cesare Periodontal Health Specialists hosted the fourteenth annual Hygiene Extravaganza. |
| Friday March 8, 2013 | Tina, Louise and Loretta attended the Clinical Periodontics: Something Old & Something New Seminar. |
| Wednesday February 6, 2013 | Dr. Wright attended Prosthetic Considerations and Solutions Seminar. |
| Wednesday January 9, 2013 | Dr. Ohman attended the Restorative Materials Update Seminar. |
| Wednesday October 17, 2012 | Bayside Denistry’s Staff attended the OSHA Standard Seminar. |
| Wednesday September 19, 2012 | Dr. Wright attended a seminar on “Mastering material’s for today’s economic environment-Dental therapies for the aging population” |
| Wednesday May 9, 2012 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman, attended a course on Life In The Balance: Strategies For Optimal Health. |
| Friday April 13, 2012 | Tina R.D.H, Loretta R.D.H, & Louise C.D.A|R.D.A, attended a seminar on The Periodontal Connections to Systemic Diseases. |
| Wednesday March 14, 2012 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended Aesthetic Overhaul from Basic to “Cutting Edge”- Technologies and Techniques That Will Change Your Practice. |
| Wednesday February 22, 2012 | Dr. Ohman attended Jersey Shore International Team for implantology. |
| Wednesday February 15, 2012 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended Gordon Christensen’s new material update. |
| Wednesday December 7, 2011 | Dr. Wright and Dr. Ohman attended Current Concepts in Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain. |
| Wednesday October 19, 2011 | Dr. Ohman attended Emergency Medicine in Dentistry. |