Author Archive | maureen kugel

Root Canal Treatment on the Cutting Edge: Simplicity and Efficiency was the topic of the May 2018 ILAGD & WIAGD Mastertrack Program. Nearly 40 dentists had the opportunity to have a comprehensive review of endodontic anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment. Our speaker, Dr. Landwehr is an Endodontist and an Oral pathologist. His presentations remind us that […]

Update on Implant Dentistry Dr. Bill Cusack presented a very valuable and informative lecture on Implants at SIUSDM, sponsored by the Central IL AGD (CIAGD) on Friday June 15, 2018. He covered methods of tooth extraction, immediate placement and temporization. Also discussed was how the All on 4 treatment modality can provide a very beneficial […]

The AGD Fellowship and Mastership are prestigious symbols of dentistry’s continuous journey toward improvement and progress. Fellows and Masters embody AGD’s principles and ideals and accept an obligation to prove themselves worthy of their designations throughout their professional lives. To earn Fellowship, dentists must earn a minimum of 500 approved CE credits, and pass a […]

Northern ILAGD presented: Oral Surgery by Dr. Karl Koerner on Friday, April 6th. Dr. Koerner covered the following topics: • More easily do “surgical” or difficult extractions that frequently occur in general practice. • Be more proficient at ridge preparation for immediate dentures. • Select appropriate socket grafting cases and have the knowledge to do […]

Chicago AGD Presented “Stay Out of Jail: Avoiding Coding Errors and Excel in Insurance Administration” with Dr. Charles Blair, DDS On Friday, May 11th, 2018, at Gene & Georgetti in Rosemont, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course titled “Stay Out of Jail: Avoid Coding Errors and Excel in […]

The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry’s “AGD Fellowship Exam & General Dentistry Reviewed Course” examined currently accepted knowledge, techniques and practices in general dentistry. Thirty-four doctors attended this two-day fast paced lecture given by Larry Williams, DDS, MAGD, ABGD. This course refreshed their knowledge of the basic clinical information in the 17 areas of general […]

The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry (ILAGD), the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Beta Epsilon Chapter held the 2018 D-4 Case Presentation Competition at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-IL. The D-4(Senior) student presenters were Kyriaki Ades, Tyler Deanda, Cody Emeigh, Brian Garcia, Brittany Oreste, Elizabeth […]

The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry (ILAGD) and the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) held the 2018 DMD A-4 Case Presentation Competition at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. The DMD Advanced Standing 4th year student presenters were James Appiah, Arati Shrestha, Carlos Chavarria, Asima Chughtai and Aliaksandr Shabanovich. Drs. Cheryl Mora, […]

The IL & WI AGD Mastertrack hosted Anesthesia & Sedation Concepts: Intravenous and Airway Skills for the General Dentist by Dr. Allan Schwartz on April 13-14, 2018. The doctors had the opportunity to learn how to apply anesthesia and sedation concepts and skills for their patients in their general dental practice. Dentists learned about considerations […]

Dr. George Zehak presented a participation course entitled “In Search of the Perfect Root Canal and an Update on Technology for Endodontic Treatment”, at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton on March 23 & 24, 2018. A truly outstanding example of general dentists sharing with general dentists to enhance patient care! Dr. […]