The Technology That Will Change Your Practice

“This technology allows all of us to be better dentists. This is how you grow your practice.”  - Don Tyndall, DDS

Three dimensional imaging is becoming the standard in dentistry. This technology allows you to stay on the forefront of dentistry, while educating and engaging your patients so they fully understand their oral health.

"Elevate Your Practice at a 3D Summit on Digital Dentistry" is a four-part lecture presented by Dentsply Sirona on the future of dentistry.

Key highlights  include:

• A comprehensive overview of 3D technology and how to incorporate it into your practice
• The knowledge of how to analyze and interpret 3D scans
• How digital integration can make placing implants more attainable, predictable, safe, and profitable for a practice

This course is a must for all dental professionals wanting to grow their practice and ensure they are up-to-date with technological advances in the industry.

Learn more about this unique course and sign up today.

Launch Your Dental Career Down the Right Path

We’ve just added two new offerings from the Pankey Institute to the educational lineup at AGD 2016. These courses will help guide students, recent grads, residents, and new practicing dentists down the career path that makes the most sense for them.

The lecture course will be hosted by Elizabeth Martin, DDS; Richard Hunt, DDS; and Dale Sorenson, DDS. Topics include:

• Comprehensive Care — Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
• Transitioning Your Dental Practice from ‘Insurance-Based,’ to ‘Fee-For-Service’
• Excellence in Anterior Preparations: The Synthesis of Art and Science

Following the lecture, panelist will hold a brief Q&A session for attendees.

The participation course will discuss:

• Essential preparation design and techniques for creating esthetic, biocompatible and optimum-fitting restorations
• Step-by-step rationale for successful and consistent anterior tooth preparations
• Selecting the proper burs and diamonds critical to achieving success

The lecture is free to students and new dentists. Learn more about Pankey’s New Dentist Symposium and Excellence in Anterior Preparations: The Synthesis of Art and Science.

Free Learning Labs

This year AGD 2016 has a lot to offer on the exhibit floor. Besides visiting participating vendors, there will be multiple Learning Labs available for attendees to further grow their practice. Each Learning Lab is approximately 50 minutes in length, will provide one hour of continuing education credit to attendees, and are free to attend. These 50-minute lectures are open to members and non-members.

The courses are unique and crucial for positioning yourself at the top of your dental practice.

During these sessions, participants will be educated on:

• Website design and Internet marketing
• Financial management
• Cultivating successful dental partnerships
• Instrument check-up 
• Much more! 

You won’t want to miss these unique lectures! Visit the course schedule and select "Learning Lab" from the "Course Type" drop down menu to view a complete listing of these free educational opportunities.

Advanced Rate Ends May 19

AGD 2016 is less than four months away and we’re excited about all the offerings available for attendees at this annual meeting. Between the unique speakers, hands-on courses, exhibit hall, and networking events, you won’t want to miss out on AGD 2016.

Please note, spots are filling up quickly, and some courses have already sold out. Registration costs will increase when the advanced rate ends May 19, so be sure to register early to avoid the price increase, and secure your desired hotel accommodations. See you in Boston!

AGD Foundation Seeks Auction Donations

The AGD Foundation is in need of donations for its 2016 AGD Foundation Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser, which will be held during AGD 2016. The AGD Foundation is seeking items such as new dental equipment and instruments, electronics, vacation getaways, hotel packages, artwork, tickets to professional sporting events, and sports memorabilia.

Complete the donor form and return it to the AGD Foundation by June 15. Auction proceeds will support the AGD Foundation Grant Program, which offers financial support for free oral cancer screenings, oral cancer education, and community outreach programs that provide quality oral health care and oral cancer risk factor prevention education for underserved populations, including school-age children, and young adults.

All contributions are appreciated.

Fellowship Review Course and Exam

We applaud you for the hard work you’ve done completing your requirements for Fellowship. You’ve put in tremendous work and it will not go unnoticed. Take the next step in preparation by signing up for the Fellowship Review Course and Exam offered exclusively at AGD 2016.

A two-day Fellowship Review Course will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 13 and July 14, 2016. The Fellowship Review Course is designed to provide a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, as well as to assist members in preparing for the Fellowship Exam.

The Fellowship Review Course is a review of material, techniques, and practices in general dentistry. AGD members may sit for this course as part of their preparation for the Fellowship Exam; however, taking this course does not guarantee that a member will pass the exam. 

Candidates may refresh their knowledge of basic clinical information in the 17 areas of general dentistry covered in the exam by attending the Fellowship Review Course. 

For more information, please visit the Review Course and Exam page on the AGD 2016 website.

Good luck to all those participating!

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!