2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 2070
Date: 11/29/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP, CDE, CPMP

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $305.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry-Pedi
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Lab Technicians, Spouse, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

Pediatric patients present unique challenges in dental care especially when it comes to pharmacology. Unlike adults, children are not simply “small adults,” and the principles of adult pharmacotherapeutics do not always apply. This course explores the vulnerabilities of pediatric patients to drug interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, and contraindications. Dental professionals will gain a deeper understanding of commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications in pediatric medicine, as well as the growing concerns around substance use among youth. By recognizing these critical factors, clinicians can provide safer, more informed care to their youngest patients.

Learn to:

• describe the dental implications of medications frequently prescribed in pediatric medicine
• identify clinical considerations related to non-prescription medications commonly used by children
• discuss dental concerns related to pediatric use of illicit substances and the misuse of legal substances

Course #: 2080
Date: 11/29/2025
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Arnold Weiss, DDS, MScD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $305.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry-Emer
Recommended For:
Dentists, Assistants, Administrative Staff, Educator

Description:

In this course, the clinician shares the proven management strategies and business systems that helped grow a single-location practice to over $7 million in collections. Attendees will gain practical insights into increasing profitability by understanding key metrics, developing efficient systems, setting meaningful goals, and improving both internal and external communication. Topics also include structured scheduling, overhead control, and stress reduction techniques for the entire dental team. These tools can help ANY dentist elevate their practice to the next level with greater efficiency, less stress, and more financial success.

 Learn to:

• identify and act on Key Performance Indicators for dental practice
• develop and upgrade practice systems
• be more effective in managing your dental practice
• have more control and less stress daily

Course #: 3080
Date: 11/30/2025
Time: 12:00am - 5:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Arnold Weiss, DDS, MScD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $450.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 – Pediatric Restorative De
Recommended For:
Dentists

Description:

This dynamic three-hour session combines lecture and hands-on training on typodonts, allowing participants to practice advanced and innovative procedures in pediatric dentistry. Topics will include restorative techniques, pulp therapy, crowns, and minimally invasive approaches. Attendees will learn cutting-edge methods to elevate their care of pediatric patients, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce stress in the clinical setting. These practical pearls and new techniques will transform how you treat children, making your practice more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

Learn to:

• upgrade the quality of your clinical dentistry
• understand when and how to perform pulpotomies and alternative treatments
• be cutting edge with minimally invasive dental procedures
• have more confidence in caring for children of all ages

Course #: 3050
Date: 11/30/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
David Rothman, DDS

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $305.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: Pediatric Dentistry-Emerging C
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Spouse, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

Why has the frenulum become a focal point in discussions about a wide range of health concerns? Why the surge in frenum surgeries? And does ankyloglossia truly impact feeding or airway function? This course offers a critical, evidence-based examination of the intraoral frenae what they are, their role in the body, and when treatment, particularly in newborns with feeding challenges, may be warranted.

Learn:

• the anatomy, position, and function of the intraoral frenae
• to critically evaluate the literature on ankyloglossia, breastfeeding, and surgical interventions
• how to build a multidisciplinary team to assess the need for treatment
• to understand the market and external factors influencing the rise in frenulum-related procedures

Course #: 3070
Date: 11/30/2025
Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Arnold Weiss, DDS, MScD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $450.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 – Pediatric Restorative De
Recommended For:
Dentists

Description:

This dynamic three-hour session combines lecture and hands-on training on typodonts, allowing participants to practice advanced and innovative procedures in pediatric dentistry. Topics will include restorative techniques, pulp therapy, crowns, and minimally invasive approaches. Attendees will learn cutting-edge methods to elevate their care of pediatric patients, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce stress in the clinical setting. These practical pearls and new techniques will transform how you treat children, making your practice more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

Learn to:

• upgrade the quality of your clinical dentistry
• understand when and how to perform pulpotomies and alternative treatments
• be cutting edge with minimally invasive dental procedures
• have more confidence in caring for children of all ages

Course #: 3060
Date: 11/30/2025
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
David Rothman, DDS

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $305.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry- Res
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

ZOE, CaOH₂, MTA, or something else entirely for pulpotomies? Composite, amalgam, GI, or RMGI? Pulpectomy vs. pulpotomy? MID, CTR, NCTR what does it all mean? With so many options in pediatric restorative dentistry, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This course will help you cut through the confusion, focusing on practical, efficient, and evidence-based approaches to restoring primary teeth that need to last just a few more years. We’ll also explore current paradigms and controversies to help you make confident, informed decisions in your daily practice.\

Learn to:

• discuss the foundation of all restorative dentistry: prevention
• understand and apply principles of successful minimally invasive dentistry
• evaluate and implement effective, painless local anesthesia techniques
• review current concepts and best practices in pulp therapy for primary teeth

Course #: 4030
Date: 12/01/2025
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Juan Yepes, DDS, MD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 2
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry - Em
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students

Description:

This comprehensive seminar will explore the most common radiographic lesions in infants, children, and adolescents through an engaging, case-based format. Attendees will review the full spectrum of oral radiology as it applies to pediatric dentistry, including radiation safety, digital imaging, CBCT applications, and radiographic interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and diagnosing pathology in the developing dentition, with practical insights to enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.

Learn to:

• understand the importance of “building” a differential interpretation in radiology
• recognize the most common radiographic lesions in infants, children, and adolescents
• understand the importance of radiation safety in the practice of dentistry with children and adolescents

Course #: 4040
Date: 12/01/2025
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Juan Yepes, DDS, MD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 2
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry - Em
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students

Description:

This seminar offers attendees the latest insights into the evolving field of oral pathology in pediatric dentistry. Using a dynamic, case-based format, the program will explore the most common soft tissue lesions seen in infants, children, and adolescents. Clinicians will gain practical knowledge to enhance diagnostic skills, treatment planning, and patient care across the full spectrum of pediatric oral pathology.

 Learn:

• the importance of “building” a differential diagnosis based on the clinical presentation of oral lesions
• the most common soft tissue lesions in infants, children, and adolescents
• the most updated treatment for some of the most common oral conditions besides gingivitis and dental caries

Course #: 5010
Date: 12/02/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $265.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Educator

Description:

Step into the world of a pediatric dentist for a morning of engaging, real- life cases. This interactive session will explore the diagnosis and management of Late Childhood Caries (LCC) and how it differs from Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Participants will also examine cases of dental erosion, from initial recognition to collaborative care with medical professionals treating underlying gastrointestinal conditions. The course continues with a review of pediatric periodontal diseases, guiding attendees through the diagnostic process. We’ll conclude with some of the more whimsical challenges of pediatric dentistry: managing misbehaving teeth including aberrant eruption patterns, ankylosis, and mesiodens.

Learn to:

• recognize and manage Late Childhood Caries (LCC)
• diagnose and treat dental erosion in pediatric patients
• identify and manage pediatric periodontal conditions
• evaluate and manage problems related to tooth eruption

Support for these programs are provided by

Course #: 5020
Date: 12/02/2025
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Jed Best, DDS, MS

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $265.00
Credits: 3
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students

Description:

Explore the cutting edge of pediatric dental care in this dynamic and informative session. We will dive into two exciting topics shaping the future of the field: the evolving role of AI caries diagnosis software in pediatric dentistry and the renewed relevance of glass ionomers as a restorative material for young patients.

Learn:

• to discover whether AI caries detection is ready for full-time integration into dental practice
• to understand the current limitations and challenges of AI technology in diagnosis
• to gain practical insights, challenge conventional thinking, and get ahead of the curve in pediatric dental care

Support for these programs are provided by

Course #: 6010
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
David Geen, DDS
Lauren Feldman, DMD, MPH
Renuka Bijoor, DDS

Topic: Pediatric Dentistry
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 430 Pediatric Dentistry
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Lab Technicians, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

DAVID GEEN, DDS

MASTERING CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN DENTISTRY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
This course provides a practical, step-by-step guide to capturing high-quality clinical photographs in the dental office, whether you’re using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Attendees will learn key principles of composition, exposure, and technique to consistently produce accurate and effective images for documentation, diagnosis, and presentation. The session includes recommended camera settings and practical tips to take the guesswork out of clinical photography, helping you confidently capture the most useful images for your practice.

Learn to:

• take consistent photographs, which can be used for treatment planning, patient communications, documentation, comparison, marketing, and self-growth
• compose the most common and most useful photographs for dental medicine
• manage and edit your photographs with photography software

LAUREN FELDMAN, DMD, MPH

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: MISINFORMATION AND INFORMED CONSENT
This two-part session equips dental professionals with communication strategies for navigating complex and sensitive patient interactions. Part 1 explores a case of traumatic dental injury in a patient with special health- care needs to highlight important discussions relevant to complex scenarios, and to illustrate how to manage challenging conversations with empathy and clarity. Part 2 connects these communication techniques to the broader challenge of misinformation in dentistry. Topics such as fluoridation, radiation safety, and social media myths will be addressed, providing practical tools to foster informed consent and build trust in evidence-based care.

Learn:

• questions to ask to improve communication with patients with special circumstances
• modifications to obtaining informed consent needed for patients with special considerations
• talking points to combat misinformation

RENUKA BIJOOR, DDS

PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDERS - IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
This lecture will focus on understanding pediatric sleep disorders, learning to identify them in our pediatric patients, and the recommended protocol for managing these patients. It will also discuss the impact of these sleep disorders on the growing orofacial structures if they are not treated in time.

Learn:

• to understand pediatric sleep disorders and their impact on the pediatric population
• to identify these pediatric sleep disorders and develop a protocol for their management
• how early diagnosis can have such a profound impact on their growth and general well-being
• the impact on orofacial structures