2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 6260
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 9:45am - 12:15pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Larry Sangrik, DDS

Topic: CPR/Medical Emergency
Tuition: $390.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 142 - Medical Emergency Training
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Educator

Description:

Successfully managing a medical emergency in the dental office goes beyond simply recognizing signs and symptoms it requires real-time decision-making, teamwork, and preparedness. Presented in an interactive Socratic style, this workshop immerses attendees in lifelike emergency scenarios to simulate the pressures and complexities of real events. Dentists are encouraged to attend with their team to enhance collaboration and optimize patient outcomes during critical situations.

Learn:

• every team member’s role during a crisis
• to develop a system to organize all medical emergency equipment
• the importance of various oxygen equipment
• to practice an organized approach to various medical emergencies

Course #: 6150
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Larry Sangrik, DDS

Topic: Psychosocial Anxiety & Fear in Dentistry 
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 2
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Educator

Course Material:

DOWNLOAD HANDOUT

Description:

Dental fear remains one of the leading barriers preventing patients from seeking care. At the same time, dental professionals often struggle with strategies that help one patient but fail with another. This course delves into the root causes of dental fear and anxiety, offering a deeper understanding of patient behavior. Attendees will learn adaptable techniques to recognize and respond to patients’ underlying needs fostering trust, improving communication, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Learn:
• the four distinct types of dental fear
• the three critical pieces of patient information
• the five treatment modalities open to dentists
• to practice an organized approach to various medical emergencies