Antibiotics in Dentistry

Antibiotic options are ever-changing. Stay up to date with current trends by attending “Antibiotics in Dentistry” during AGD 2016 in Boston. This dental course discusses the changing antibiotic options in dentistry for acute infections and prophylaxis for old and new antibiotic categories and formulations.

Clinicians will leave with a clear understanding of how to develop algorithms for prescribing antibiotics for localized infection and prophylaxis; understand AHA “guidelines” and the inconsistencies of the 2015 ADA vs. the 2012 AAOS Prosthetic Joint Recommendations; understand the new approach to Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Stents; and distinguish how the major drugs for certain conditions can affect antibiotic selection.

This course is filling up fast! Secure your spot and register today!

Detect Oral Cancer, Help your Community

Help in the fight against oral cancer. Dr. Botko’s course, “Oral Cancer: The Silent Killer in Your Practice,” is a must for all dental professionals. More than 450,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide and this number does not include the cases that go undetected. More than 40 percent of those who are diagnosed die from oral cancer within five years. Early diagnosis is essential to increase survival rates.

During this course you will learn advanced detection and examination techniques, current research to help detect oral cancer, how to educate your community, and coding for oral cancer screenings. This course is vital to all audiences and levels. Register today!

Suturing Techniques for the General Dentist

“Suturing Techniques for the General Dentist” is designed for the general dentist interested in refining their skills in general oral and implant surgery. By registering for this unique Blended Learning experience, attendees gain access to a free webinar that provides the lecture portion of this course, providing them three full hours of hands-on learning at the meeting. This Blended Learning course will provide 4.5 hours of participation credit.

In this session, participants will learn basic suturing principles, flap design and manipulation, various suturing techniques for closure, all while practicing hands-on suturing on pig jaws.

Once you register, you will receive an e-mail with a unique link to access the live webinar set for June 29 at 7 p.m. CDT. Please note, you may take this course live, or any time after June 30 on-demand via the AGD Online Learning Center. The webinar portion must be viewed prior to the AGD 2016 hands-on portion of the course.

The Blended Learning experience is great for dentists who want to maximize their time and get the most out of their CE while attending AGD 2016. Register today!

Secure Your Spot for AGD 2017

While you’re planning your schedule to attend the exciting courses and networking events at AGD 2016, schedule time to visit the exhibit floor and talk with the great vendors who are showcasing the newest and latest trends in dentistry.

If you spend $2,500 or more in the exhibit hall on items to help grow and advance your practice, you will receive free registration for AGD 2017 in Las Vegas.

Learn more about exhibit hall happenings and hours — including our dedicated hours — on the AGD 2016 website. We look forward to seeing you there!