Oral Surgery for the General Dentist, Making it Easier, Faster and More Predictable-This course is full; please contact Dr. Wachtenheim to be put on the wait list. [email protected]; 847-858-1927 Many extractions look easy, but can become difficult, time consuming and lead to problems. This course reviews the best techniques and instruments to remove “surgical” extractions easily and quickly while conserving bone. It also covers multiple extractions, ridge preparation for immediate dentures, moderate 3rd molar surgery impactions and avoiding or managing common surgical…

Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim by October 22, 2016 to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions

This course is currently full, to get on a waiting list contact: Dr. Sy Wachtenheim at [email protected] or 847-858-1927 phone October 28 – 29, 2016 Composite Artistry Placing composite restorations is a routine component of restorative practice. From Class 2 restorations to labial composite veneers they can differentiate your practice as ordinary or extraordinary. We will discuss the variety of materials and techniques available today to take your composites to the next level, so your team and patients are raving about the esthetic…

Dr. Paul Petrungaro is internationally recognized for his educational and clinical contributions to modern dentistry. He graduated from Loyola University Dental School in 1986, and completed an independent study of Periodontics at the Welsh National Dental School in Wales, UK. He completed his residency in Periodontics and has a specialty certificate in addition to a Masters of Science degree in Periodontics from Northwestern University Dental School. He is the former Coordinator of Implantology, Graduate Department of Periodontics, Northwestern University Dental…

Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim by September 9, 2017 to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions

 The Un-Holy Trinity of Function Friday,  September 15 – Saturday, September 16, 2017 by Jeff Horowitz, DMD, FAGD   Effective January 1, 2017 any AGD member applying for the AGD Mastership Award (MAGD) must have completed a minimum of 12 hours each in the new Orofacial Pain and Anesthesia, Pain Management, Sedation and Pharmacology areas. • The 12 required hours in Orofacial Pain can be earned in any delivery method: lecture, hands-on, self-instruction, teaching or publication. • The 12 required hours in…

Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim by October 7, 2017 to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions

Laser Dentistry from A to Z by Robert Convissar, DDS October 13-14, 2017  2-day Laser Certification Program Speaker: Dr. Robert Convissar Dr. Robert Convissar is a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry. One of the first dentists to use lasers in general practice, he has over 27 years of experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, 7 ND.YAG lasers. He is the author of over 15 peer review papers on lasers, has served as a contributing editor of 5 laser dentistry textbooks and delivered over 300 Laser Dentistry Certification…

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to change the venue for this program from Henry Schein Dental to: Marriott Courtyard Elmhurst 370 N. Illinois Route 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-941-9444 November 9, 2017 Protocol Presentations Spring Hill Suites Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area 410 West Lake Street Elmhurst Illinois 60126 630-782-630 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim if you plan to report…

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to change the venue for this program from Henry Schein Dental to: Marriott Courtyard Elmhurst 370 N. Illinois Route 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-941-9444 Dental Materials: The Full Clinical Review Presented by Dr. Sam Halabo November 10-11, 2017 Speaker: Dr. Sam Halabo Dr. Sam Halabo is an accomplished national and international speaker, author and product evaluator. For over 20 years he has run a state-of-the-art private practice in San Diego, CA. He is a graduate…

Thursday April 12, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

“16 Toughest Patients to Treat”

Thursday May 17, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

Root Canal Treatment on the Cutting Edge: Simplicity and Efficiency by David Landwehr DDS, MS The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry, are pleased to present this program leading to Mastership certification in the Academy. To complete the Mastership Program, candidates must enroll for 600 hours of continuing education, 400 of which must be of participatory nature. Speaker Bio: Dr. David Landwehr As a leading practitioner and educator, David Landwehr, DDS serves as a frequent lecturer for a variety…

Thursday, September 13, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

This September Mastertrack course is full, if you want to be on a waiting list please contact the event organizer via email near the bottom of this page: Occlusion: by Dr. Robert Lowe The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry, are pleased to present this program leading to Mastership certification in the Academy. To complete the Mastership Program, candidates must enroll for 600 hours of continuing education, 400 of which must be of participatory…

Thursday, October 11, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

Update on Oral Facial Cancer, Oral Medicine, & Preventing Implant Failures Presented by John Olsen, DDS, MAGD, DICOI October 12-13, 2018 Speaker: Dr. John Olsen Dr. Olsen was on the faculty of MUSOD in Anatomical Sciences, & was a previous course director for General/Oral Pathology at MATC for over 20 years collectively. He is a general dentist who practises in Franklin, WI. He has been lecturing professionally for many years. Dr.Olsen received his Diplomat status in ICOI in 2011, &…

Thursday, April 4, 2019 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

Thursday, May 16, 2019 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

Pediatric & Special Patient Care Dentistry for the General Practitioner Presented by Dr. Carla Cohn May 17-18, 2019   Speaker: Dr. Carla Cohn Dr. Cohn is a general dentist devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She maintains a private practice at Kids Dental in Winnipeg, Canada. She is proud to be a member of Catapult Elite, Pierre Fauchard Academy, & has been named a Leader in Continuing Education multiple years in a row. She enjoys lecturing on…

Thursday, September 26, 2019 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

This course is full.  Please contact Dr. Wachtenheim (847-858-1927) to be put on the waitlist   Oral Surgery for the General Dentist: Faster, Easier, More Predictable The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry, are pleased to present this program leading to Mastership certification in the Academy. To complete the Mastership Program, candidates must enroll for 600 hours of continuing education, 400 of which must be of participatory nature. Speaker Bio: Dr. Karl Koerner Dr.…

Thursday, October 24, 2019 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim  if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…

Periodontology & Peri-Implantology: Pathology and Treatment, Similarities and Differences Presented by Dr. Jun Lim October 25-26, 2019 Speaker: Dr. Jun Lim Dr. Jun Lim received his DDS from Columbia University in 1991. He received his specialist certificate in Perio, and MS degree from Ohio State University in 1994. Since that time he has maintained a private practice limited to periodontics and implantology in Chicago. He taught at University of Illinois (Chicago) from 2007-2017, and at Midwestern University in 2017-2018. He has lectured nationally on  periodontology, implantology and pharmacology.  Course…