Has the excitement surrounding the introduction of lasers to dentistry been more smoke than substance? Since 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of TWELVE different wavelengths for dental use. These different wavelengths create a world of difference in how the lasers operate, and their usefulness in the oral cavity. The […]
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ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: Periodontal Plastic Surgery & Soft Tissue Management
Presented by Dr. Alan Yassin“BASIC AND ADVANCED SOFT TISSUE GRAFTING TECHNIQUES”2 Days Hands-on CourseThis 2-day course was designed for general dentists to learn the practical methods to diagnose and treat soft tissue conditions in an evidence-based way. The course is an important comprehensive explanation of the importance of soft tissue quality from a periodontal perspective […]
Northern ILAGD Presented: Evaluation & Interpretation of Maxillofacial CBCT Scans
Featuring: Mitra Sandrameli, DMD, MSCBCT has transformed the day-to-day practice of Dentistry. This presentation provided an overview of how to view and incorporate CBCT into your practice for optimal patient care. Participants learned how to be able to get a better understanding of CBCT anatomy and normal variations of anatomic structures. Strategies for image interpretation […]
ILAGD 2023 Fellows and Masters Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2023 Fellowship Award recipients. The Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Award was created nearly sixty years ago to honor those members who recognize and embrace their professional obligation to remain current in their knowledge and skills, ensuring the highest quality oral health care for all patients. Earning Fellowship is an important milestone […]
Chicago AGD: The Art of Complete Dentistry: Functional Occlusion & Predictable Aesthetics
On Friday, May 12th, 2023, in conjunction with the Illinois State Dental Society at Maggiano’s restaurant in Oakbrook, IL, the Chicago component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted Dr. Neeraj Khanna. Dr. Khanna demonstrated his methods for treatment planning a variety of complex cases with severe wear. A method was presented that simplified the […]
Chicago AGD: “Digital Smile Design with 3D Integration: Creating a Pre-planning Roadmap for our Cosmetic Cases” – Season Pass #3
Digital SmileDesign with 3D Integration: Creating a Pre-planning Roadmap forour Cosmetic Cases” – Season Pass #3 Dr. David Turok presented Digital Smile Design with 3D Integration: Creatinga Pre-planning Roadmap for our Cosmetic Cases in April. He received his Undergraduate degree at theUniversity of Virginia and his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University Schoolof Dentistry. He then […]
Illinois & Wisconsin AGD Presented: “Faster and More Efficient Surgical Extractions with Less Bone Removal & Stem Cells, Exosomes, and Biologics: How they play a role in the comprehensive care of medically compromised patients in dentistry”
On October 28-29, 2022, the ILAGD & WIAGD Mastertrack welcomed Drs .Karl Koerner & Xerxez Calilung for an excellent presentation on “Faster and More Efficient Surgical Extractions with Less Bone Removal& Stem Cells, Exosomes, and Biologics: How they play a role in the comprehensive care of medically compromised patients in dentistry.” This 2 day interactive […]
AGD Annual Meeting & HOD 2022
The 2022 AGD Annual Meeting & House of Delegates was held in Chicago this past weekend. This included the organization’s presidents, including past and present leaders. Our delegates, alternates and staff worked hard all day each day on developing policies for the organization, then we socialized and networked each evening.Thank you to the ILAGD representatives […]
Northern ILAGD Presents: “Challenges and Advances in Endodontics”
Northern Illinois AGD Presented: Challenges and Advances in Endodontics by Dr. Brian J. Habas on Friday, October 7th in Rockford, Il. Dr. Habas discussed in detail the reviewing of diagnosis, anesthesia, access, irrigation, and obturation. Current thinking and methodology was also discussed in a manner that promotes a challenge to legacy concepts. As technology becomes […]
Illinois & Wisconsin AGD Mastertrack Presented”“Smart Strategies to Expand your Dental Practice through Digital Technology”
On September 16-17, the ILAGD & WIAGD Mastertrack welcomed Dr. Lou Graham & Dr. Hugh Flax for an excellent presentation on “Smart Strategies to Expand your Dental Practice through Digital Technology.” This 2 day interactive course was all about integrating digital dentistry into your practice. Face it, today’s office is nothing like the office that […]