Homecoming Schedule 2023

 

Saturday, February 25

Continuing Education

8 a.m. to noon
Drug Discovery Building Auditorium
70 President Street

Parking available in the President Street Garage (91 President Street)

8 a.m. - Check-in 
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast with Dean Huja
9 a.m. to noon - CE program with Dr. Nicholas Ruggiero '11

Topic: Innovations in Full Arch Implant Prosthetics

Nick Ruggiero, DMD has been a long time resident of Columbia, SC.  He is a graduate of Spring Valley High School and The University of South Carolina, where he studied Art and Chemistry.  He graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry in 2003.   He then graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2011 and practiced in Columbia for 3 years before deciding to further his education in Prosthodontics.   He enrolled in the graduate Prosthodontics program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received his certificate in Prosthodontics in 2017.  He is now practicing in Downtown Columbia as the owner of Crescent Prosthodontics.  Dr. Ruggiero is an active member of the American College of Prosthodontics as well as the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.  Dr. Ruggiero is also co-director of a local study club, The Midlands Dental Collaborative.

“Innovations in Full Arch Implant Prosthodontics”

We often have patients in our office that are candidates for full arch dentistry. In the past few years, especially with digital dentistry becoming more viable for full arch options, we have what can seem to be a confusing number of options available to us to properly restore these patients.  It is important to understand all the options in order to explain to our patients what we feel is best for them, allow them to make the best decisions for themselves, and to own their decisions.  We will explore the vast array of options for full arch dentistry, and learn tools for decision making to make the process easier for the General Practitioner.   We will also focus on the materials for these restorations and the possible attachment options.

• Learning Objectives:
  • • Understand the prosthetic space needed for different prostheses.
    • Learn different options for patients from Fixed to Removable Prosthodontics.
    • Explore the wide range of attachments used for full arch prosthetics.
    • Understand the materials used in each of the restorations.

Class Reunion Celebrations

Alumni with class years ending in “3” and “8” are invited to gather at designated areas throughout Holy City Brewing in celebration of their graduation anniversary followed by the Denim and Diamonds Alumni Party. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Children are welcome.

Denim & Diamonds Alumni Party

All alumni and friends of the College of Dental Medicine are invited to join us for a fabulous evening of Denim & Diamonds! Put on your best denim and enjoy oysters, Lowcountry fare, cocktails, and music all while catching up with your dental school classmates and reminiscing on the relationships forged personally and professionally through the College. There will be fun activities for children too.

Sunday, February 26

ASDA Golf Tournament

Team of four
Captain’s choice (best ball)
Price includes 18 holes, dinner (wings 'n things), and raffle giveaway prizes.

Proceeds benefit the MUSC chapter of ASDA.

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Please note that advanced registration and payment are required for all homecoming events.