BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Illinois Academy of General Dentistry - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Academy of General Dentistry X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ilagd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Illinois Academy of General Dentistry REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250323T205825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T220812Z UID:19957-1792137600-1792256400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:ILAGD MASTERTRACK PRESENTS: Practical Clinical Periodontology for the General Dentist DESCRIPTION:Practical Clinical Periodontology for the General Dentist\nPresented by Dr. Timothy Hempton\nFriday-Saturday\, October 16-17\, 2026\nSpeaker:\n Dr. Timothy Hempton is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and also maintains a private practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants in Dedham\, MA. Currently he is an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a lecturer/clinical instructor for the GPR program at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Boston\, MA. Dr. Hempton previously served as the Director of the postdoctoral program in Periodontology at Tufts University and prior to his appointment at Tufts was a clinical instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the department of Oral Medicine. \n\n\n\nCourse Description:\nAs most patients want to save their teeth\, effective practitioners must possess a strong foundation in both basic periodontal principles and evidence based periodontal management. In the context of the updated periodontal diagnosis and classification system\, this program will discuss clinical findings\, radiographic indications\, and medical history to determine a realistic prognosis with treatment. Nonsurgical and surgical periodontal management\, appropriate case selection and long-term maintenance will be reviewed. The program will provide in depth descriptions of non-surgical and surgical techniques\, stress the rationale for providing therapy\, and review wound healing/post-operative instructions.\nTherapeutic topics covered will include SRP techniques/ instrumentation\, management of mucogingival deformities\, flap design for surgical access\, and selection of bone graft/ barrier membrane materials utilized for regeneration. In addition\, soft tissue and bone resective techniques utilized in functional crown lengthening\, esthetic crown lengthening\, and surgical pocket reduction will be described and discussed. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \n1. Determine a realistic prognosis utilizing the 2018 Diagnosis/ Periodontal Classification system\n2. Review techniques and assess medications utilized in non-surgical therapy\n3. Achieve predictable management of mucogingival deformities (treatment of Gingival Recession)\n4. Identify bone defect morphology amenable to successful periodontal regeneration\n5. Utilizing a hands-on workshop\, learn techniques for functional and esthetic crown lengthening. \nDental supplies needed: surgical loupes \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, October 16-17\, 2026 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1075.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975.00. Non-AGD member is $1175.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $139+ Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing GD8 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 9/15/26  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in GD8 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.)  *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at ilagdMT@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by October 1\, 2026 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Two (2) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at ilagdMT@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/ilagd-mastertrack-presents-4/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250415T224725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180817Z UID:20052-1792087200-1792094400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:MasterTrack protocols will be scheduled with the Mastertrack Directors by appointment during the week leading up to the next seminar course. \nAppointments may be conducted via Zoom or in person during the designated MasterTrack course lunch period. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-14/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250415T224504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T224504Z UID:20050-1790272800-1790280000@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-13/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250323T205342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T213249Z UID:19952-1778832000-1778950800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:ILAGD MASTERTRACK PRESENTS: Removable Prosthodontics: From Fundamentals to Future Innovations DESCRIPTION:Removable Prosthodontics: From Fundamentals to Future Innovations\nPresented by\nRoya Zandparsa\, DDS\, CAGS\, MSc\, DMD\, FICD\nFriday-Saturday\, May 15-16\, 2026\nSpeaker:\n Dr. Roya Zandparsa serves as an Associate Dean of Admissions and Clinical Professor at the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Zandparsa is a lecturer at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Harvard School of Dental Medicine\, the Chief Innovation & Development Officer at QDP Organization\, the Director of the Qualitas Training Center\, the Founder & CEO of Expert Dental Advisory\, the President of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)\, the Past President of the American Academy of Dental Science\, a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry and a member of InnoTech Precision Medicine Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.\nDr. Zandparsa received her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine\, a Master of Science in Biomaterials & Biomimetics\, and a Certificate in Prosthodontics from New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science and New York University College of Dentistry\, respectively. She completed fellowships in Implant Dentistry at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine\, Academic Leadership through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute\, and holds additional certificates in Advanced Surgical Implant Dentistry\, Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School (HBSx)\, and Innovation Processes from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx).\nDr. Zandparsa has received numerous awards during her academic career for outstanding scholarship and clinical work\, excellence in clinical teaching\, and exemplary leadership. She has made significant contributions to research in various fields\, resulting in numerous published articles and book chapters. She is also a prominent dental speaker\, frequently lecturing and presenting at national and international conferences. Additionally\, she reviews manuscripts for several scientific journals and actively participates in multiple dental organizations. Her expertise as an educational consultant for various dental companies has established her as a highly sought-after consultant within the dental industry. \nCourse Description:\nThis two-day course provides a complete overview of removable prosthodontics\, from foundational principles to cutting-edge technologies that are transforming clinical practice. Although removable prostheses have been available for decades\, many practices underutilize this important treatment option. This course is designed to refresh fundamental knowledge while introducing modern digital workflows and innovative techniques that enhance precision\, esthetics\, and efficiency. \nParticipants will learn a step-by-step approach to diagnosis\, treatment planning\, and execution of removable prosthodontic cases from conventional to implant-assisted designs. The program will combine lectures\, case discussions\, and hands-on sessions to ensure participants can apply what they learn directly in clinical settings. \nTopics include:\nComprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning\nIndications\, advantages\, and limitations of removable prostheses\nClassification systems and design principles\nSurveying\, path of insertion\, and laboratory communication\nTroubleshooting and problem-solving in clinical and laboratory phases\nIncorporating implants and attachments in removable designs\nDigital innovations: intraoral scanning\, digital design\, and 3D printing for removable prostheses\nParticipants will also engage in practical\, hands-on exercises focusing on implant- and tooth-supported RPDs\, the use of attachments\, and integration of digital technologies for design and fabrication. \nCourse Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this program\, participants will be able to:\n• Develop comprehensive treatment plans for removable prosthodontic cases\n• Identify and manage factors influencing prosthesis design and patient satisfaction\n• Understand patient selection and communication for successful outcomes\n• Evaluate and select attachment systems for implant- and tooth-supported RPDs\n• Integrate digital tools to enhance accuracy\, workflow\, and patient experience\n• Recognize common complications and apply strategies for long-term success \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, May 15-16\, 2026 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $139+ Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing GD2 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 4/16/26  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in GD2 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by May 1\, 2026 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Two (2) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/ilagd-mastertrack-presents-2/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250415T224321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T224321Z UID:20048-1778781600-1778788800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-12/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250323T205158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201059Z UID:19950-1774598400-1774717200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:ILAGD MasterTrack Presents: Treatment of the Modern Dental Patient: How to Understand & Manage Medical Conditions in 2026 & Introduction to IV Sedation DESCRIPTION:Treatment of the Modern Dental Patient: How to Understand & Manage Medical Conditions in 2026 & Introduction to IV Sedation\nPresented by Dr. Steve Shufflebarger\nFriday-Saturday\, March 27-28\, 2026\nSpeaker:\n For the last 26 years\, Dr. Shufflebarger has practiced exclusively in the sedation/anesthesia and surgical aspects of dentistry\, at his own practice in Beavercreek\, Ohio as well as numerous offices in Dayton\, Ohio and surrounding communities. He maintains privileges at 3 local hospitals. \nAfter beginning his education at Purdue University studying chemistry\, he continued on to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he was honored to earn the Horace Wells student award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Dental Anesthesiology. Thereafter he completed a residency program with Miami Valley Hospital. Dr. Shufflebarger has achieved the status of Master of the College of Sedation with the ADSA. \nDr. Shufflebarger has an eagerness to learn\, study and share his research\, knowledge\, and techniques which is evident in his experience with teaching at Miami Valley Hospital\, University of California-San Francisco\, Jacksonville University\, Wright State University\, Premier Health and similar universities\, hospitals and organizations. Currently\, Dr. Shufflebarger is the Managing Director of Miami Valley Hospital’s Department of Medical Education’s long standing comprehensive Moderate Sedation training series\, where he creates and teaches didactic\, skills and simulation content for sedation training. He has instructor status and trains medical professionals in BLS\, ACLS\, and PALS. \nCourse Description:\nThis course provides a thorough medical evaluation tailored for general dentists treating today’s increasingly complex dental patient. Participants will review key medical conditions\, learn evidence-based strategies for patient management\, and develop confidence in emergency preparedness through both didactic instruction and hands-on training. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \n\nMetabolic Disease (Diabetes\, Obesity\, etc.) Associated Medications and Dental Considerations Part 1\nMetabolic Disease Part 2\n Understanding Mental Health Medications\n Cardiovascular Disease (#1 killer of American Men and Women) Part 1\n Cardiovascular Physiology\, Pathology and Management Part 2\nPatient Management Practicum\n\nDay 2: \n\nPractical Monitoring Primer and Emergency Preparedness\nEssential Medical Equipment and Emergency Drug Administration\nEmergency Recognition and Algorithms Part 1\nEmergency Recognition and Algorithms Part 2\nHands on Skills (Oxygen devices\, drawing drugs from vials\, IM Injections\, etc.)\nHands on Skills (Primary assessments\, monitoring and team skills)\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nProgram:\nFriday\n8:00 – 10:00 Lecture: Practical Monitoring Primer and Emergency Preparedness\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-12:15 Lecture: Emergency Scenario Recognition and Algorithms\n12:15-1:00 Lunch\n1:00-2:15 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 1 (Drug Prep\, syringes\, injections)\n2:15 – 3:30 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 2 (Oxygen devices and ventilation)\n3:30-3:45 Break\n3:45-5:00 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 3 (Primary Assessment and scenarios) \nSaturday\n8:00- 9:00 Lecture: Respiratory Physiology\, Pathophysiology and Monitoring\n9:00 – 10:00 Lecture: Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-12:15 Lecture: Review of Supplies\, Equipment\, Algorithms\, and Emergency Kits\n12:15- 1:00 Lunch\n1:00 – 2:15 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 1 (Monitoring and Assessments)\n2:15 – 3:30 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 2 (Cardiovascular Monitoring)\n3:30 – 3:45 Break\n3:45 – 5:00 Participation: Group Skills Station Rotation 3 (Primary Assessment and scenarios) \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $139+ Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing GD1 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 2/26/26  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in GD1  and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.)  *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by March 14\, 2026 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Two (2) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/ilagd-mastertrack-presents/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250415T224101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T224145Z UID:20046-1774548000-1774555200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-11/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T193000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20251019T195545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T202310Z UID:21506-1765474200-1765481400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentation DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentation-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/ILAGD-color-coded-text1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20240821T175539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T002951Z UID:18922-1758873600-1758992400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Clear Aligner Mini-Residency DESCRIPTION:Clear Aligner Mini-Residency\nPresented by Dr. Bruce McFarlane\n  \nFriday-Saturday\, September 26-27\, 2025\nClear Aligner Mini-Residency\nIn this brand-new\, mini-residency program\, orthodontist Dr. Bruce McFarlane will introduce you to the world of Clear Aligners and share his vast knowledge\, experience\, and practical skills as a pioneer in the field. Participants will learn how to easily incorporate any Clear Aligner system into their general practice\, and return to their patients ready to treat with confidence. \nSpeaker: Dr. Bruce McFarlane\n Dr. Bruce McFarlane is a distinguished orthodontist\, educator\, and mentor. Graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1984 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science\, he then obtained his master’s degree in Orthodontics from the University of Western Ontario in 1992. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an American Board-Certified Specialist in Orthodontics. For the last 29 years\, he has been in private practice in Manitoba\, Ontario\, and California. \nA former assistant professor of Graduate Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba\, and accomplished author\, Dr. McFarlane has established himself as a prominent speaker and educator throughout North America and Europe. For many years he has shared his vast knowledge and experience through ICANDO Inc. and by working as a KOL\, speaker\, educator\, and consultant for Cerum Ortho Organizers\, and now\, Catapult Education. \n\nObjectives:\nUnderstand step-by-step clinical procedures\, from taking records to delivering aligners\, and monitoring your patients until case completion\nUnderstand diagnosis and treatment planning for clear aligners\, including working with labs and different technologies\nParticipate in the step-by-step clinical workflow: impressions\, digital scanning\, bonding attachments\, interproximal reduction (IPR)\, monitoring and troubleshooting\, refinement and revision for case finishing\, removing attachments and polishing\, and placing the patient in retention. \nDay One – Morning:\nThe History of Clear Aligner Therapy in Orthodontics\nAn analysis of market demand for Clear Aligners\nClear Aligner Case Selection\nClinical Examination and Diagnosis \nDay One – Afternoon:\nRecords Gathering\nSubmission of Records and Treatment Plan\nAnalysis of Virtual Predictions\nCase Modification and Acceptance \nDay Two – Morning:\nCase Delivery\nIPR\nAttachments\nElastics\nExecution and Troubleshooting\nFinishing and Retention \nDay Two – Afternoon:\nCase Gallery\nTransverse Change with Clear Aligner Hybrids\nA-P Change with Clear Aligner Hybrids\nConclusion and Call to Action \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, September 26-27\, 2025 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\,\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AC3 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 8/28/25.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AC3 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by May 1\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 16\, 2025 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\n  \n  \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.straumann.com/clearcorrect/en/patients.html\n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.shofu.com/global/\n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.kettenbach-dental.us/\n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.gc.dental/america/ URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-clear-aligner-mini-residency/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250415T223906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T223906Z UID:20043-1758823200-1758830400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-10/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20250213T155841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T195303Z UID:18930-1747382400-1747501200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:MasterTrack Presents: Dental Sleep Medicine: Snoring and Sleep Apnea\, A National Health Crisis DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that this course has been postponed until next year. A revised date will be scheduled and communicated in due course.\n  \nDental Sleep Medicine:\nWhat Every General Dentist Should Know\n  \nPresented by Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi\, DDS\, FAGD\, D.ABDSM\nFriday-Saturday\, May 16-17\, 2025\nSpeaker:\n \nDr. Ivan Bio: Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi has practiced general dentistry with a focus on cosmetic and TMJD treatment in Elmhurst\, IL since 1986. “Dr. Ivan” believes Dental Sleep Medicine\, or DSM\, is a natural progression in oral health for general dentists. It is an oral problem. Twenty-five years ago\, he began his journey into treating snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). As a director in one of the largest physician referral only dental sleep centers in the country\, treating hundreds of patients with Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)\, and now as director of Asssociates For Dental Sleep Medicine\, he is perhaps one of the most experienced clinicians in DSM. “Dr. Ivan is a Diplomate in the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine D.ABDSM)\, a member of the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)\, Member American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry\, American Academy Of Facial Esthetics\, Fellow\, International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics\, Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry\, An Illinois Academy of General Dentistry board member and the current ’24-’25 president of the Chicago Academy of General Dentistry (CAGD). \nCourse Description:\nIn general practice we discover more and more how oral health affects overall health and good sleep is essential for health.  Dentists and physicians have long known the connection between oral\, cardiovascular and overall health. Good\, refreshing\, revitalizing\, adequately oxygenated sleep is essential for health. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an oral problem that has resulted in a national health crisis. OSA can be and should be identified\, evaluated\, and treated by knowledgeable\, qualified general dentists. This course will provide a foundation for DSM in general dental practice. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \nLearning Objectives: Day 1\n• Understand the effects of OSA has on public health\n• Principles of Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM)\n• Learn how to identify and evaluate OSA\n• Aspects of the sleep examination\n• The informed consent for the sleep apnea patient\n• The principles of case and patient selection\n• The key points in a sleep test \nLearning Objectives: Day 2\n• Treating the sleep apneac\n• Facial and oral indicators for potential side effects or problems\n• Case and oral appliance selection\n• Billing and insurance\n• Fabricating a temporary mandibular advancement device (MAD) \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, May 16-17\, 2025 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AC2 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 4/17/25  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AC2 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by October 10\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-dental-sleep-medicine/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250322T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20241024T215019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T211317Z UID:18928-1742544000-1742662800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: A Comprehensive Course in Aesthetic Dentistry from Prep to Seat DESCRIPTION:A Comprehensive Course in Aesthetic Dentistry from Prep to Seat\nPresented by  Dr. Dudney\nFriday-Saturday\, March 21-22\, 2025\nSpeaker:\n \nThomas Dudney\, DMD is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has previously served as the Clinical Director for the Aesthetic Advantage hands-on programs taught by Dr. Larry Rosenthal at New York University and the Eastman Dental Clinic in London. \nPresently he is the clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs\, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. \nHe is a member of the American Dental Association\, the Alabama Dental Association\, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry as well as a member of Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau. \n\nCourse Description:\nSuccessful results in aesthetic dentistry can be achieved by following specific principles and guidelines. In the morning lecture of this all day course minimally invasive tooth preparation\, provisional fabrication\, and adhesive resin cementation of non-retentive restorations will be discussed with clinical examples of each. In addition smile design principles and how they combine art and science will also be discussed.\nIn the afternoon hands-on exercise attendees will prep model for veneers\, make a putty matrix for provisionals\, fabricate provisionals with their putty matrix\, and adhesively bond a veneer. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \nHow to prepare anterior teeth for porcelain veneers with a minimally invasive approach\n• How to utilize mock-ups\, prep guides\, and depth cutting burs to help insure successful results\n• A step by step procedure on how to fabricate beautiful provisional restorations\n• How to use the provisionals to communicate with the patient and the lab\n• Understanding smile design principles and how they contribute to the attractiveness or unattractiveness of a smile\n• The necessary steps for treating the tooth and the restoration when adhesively bonding\n• How to successfully cement or adhesively bond zirconia \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, March 21-22\, 2025 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AC1 to obtain the discounted rate of $139 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 2/20/25.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AC1 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $139. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by October 10\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pearl: AI for the Dental Industry URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-3/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T010131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T214542Z UID:17436-1729843200-1729962000@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Fundamentals of Fixed & Implant Prosthodontics: The Methods\, Materials\, and Mindset for Achieving Successful Patient Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Fixed & Implant Prosthodontics: The Methods\, Materials\, and Mindset for Achieving Successful Patient Outcomes\nPresented by  Miles R. Cone DMD\, MS\, CDT\, FACP\nFriday-Saturday\, October 25-26\, 2024\nSpeaker:\n Dr. Miles R. Cone is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine\, and completed a three-year Prosthodontic residency program while serving in the United States Army. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his specialty\, Dr. Cone has also successfully challenged all the requirements necessary to earn his designation as a Certified Dental Technician. Currently\, Dr. Cone’s career in civilian life revolves around his dual role as the owner of Nuance Dental Specialists\, a private practice dental clinic limited to prosthetic dentistry in the heart of Portland\, Maine and his role as a Key Opinion Leader. When Dr. Cone is not at the chair\, in the classroom teaching\, or at the lab bench\, he can be found traveling the world looking for adventure\, or relaxing at home with his wife\, four children\, and English Bulldog. \nCourse Description:\nDay 1 -This full-day session will focus on the treatment planning\, laboratory communication\, material selection\, fabrication\, and delivery of indirect fixed prosthetics –including porcelain laminate veneers\, full-coverage crowns\, bridges\, and full-arch implant restorations for the edentulous patient. Steps will include diagnostic casts/intraoral scans\, communication between the technician/specialists\, shade taking\, wax-ups\, provisional\, impression techniques\, final delivery\, and the importance of photographic case documentation. \nDay 2 -This full-day session will focus specifically on the treatment of difficult cases in the anterior aesthetic zone. Pre-treatment tooth bleaching protocols\, tips and tricks for shade matching using a tooth shade colorimeter\, crossed-polarized light photography\, staining + glazing custom shade tabs\, and effective ways of communicating with the ceramist will be covered. Additional time will be dedicated to outlining the equipment and techniques used by\nthe clinician and technician for digital dental photography and collaboration. The hands-on portion will involve the fabrication of a single central provisional crown and the subsequent trimming\, contouring\, staining\, and glazing of the provisional restoration for use as a fully-customized shade tab for the ceramist. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \n1. Review various treatment planning principles found in the field of contemporary fixed prosthetics for both traditional indirect restorations and implant prosthetics\n2. Analyze many of the current materials available to the clinician and dental technician that can be utilized in the restoration of implants\, and fixed crown and bridge treatments.\n3. Determine the chairside/benchtop protocols that will ensure the highest level of quality and efficacy that will augment successful patient outcomes in the final product at delivery.\n4. Apply new concepts and techniques within the dental clinic and dental laboratory. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, October 25-26\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875. Non-AGD member is $1075. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing DE4 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 9/26/24.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in DE4 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by October 10\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://www.gc.dental/america/ URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T005753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T003304Z UID:17431-1727424000-1727542800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: So You Want To Be A Forensic Dentist: Forensic Odontology: The Basics and Beyond / Identifying the Victims of a Mass Disaster DESCRIPTION:So You Want To Be A Forensic Dentist…\nForensic Odontology:\nDay 1: The Basics and Beyond\nDay 2: Identifying the Victims of a Mass Disaster\nPresented by Dr. Howard Cooper\, Dr. Stuart Alexander & Dr. Gary Berman\n\nFriday-Saturday\, March September 27-28\, 2024\nSpeaker:\n Dr. Howard Cooper graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry in 1991 and started his forensic studies in 1990. He had the privilege of attending the Mass Disaster Course at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in the late 90’s and joined DMORT Region V at that time. In 2003\, he joined the DMORT Weapons of Mass Destruction/All Hazards team and remained on that team until it was dissolved in 2018. Dr. Cooper was deployed to New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. \nDr. Cooper has received many accolades over the years\, but he’s most proud to have received the Illinois State Dental Society President’s Award\, the NDMS Response Team Distinguished Member of the Year Award\, and the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition from the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also quite honored to be a founding member of the US Department of Homeland Security\, From 2016-2020\, Dr. Cooper was the Coroner of Lake County Illinois\, where he managed over\n2200 death investigations. During his tenure\, the office became accredited by the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners\, which was the first time in the county’s history. \nDr. Cooper is a member of many dental organizations and has served in many elected positions. He is a past President of both the Chicago Academy of General Dentistry and the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and he is the current President of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. \nDr. Cooper is still an active member of DMORT Region V and continues working with Coroners and Medical Examiners across the country doing dental identifications. In addition\, he continues to lecture throughout the country on forensics and he still enjoys treating the dental needs of thousands across Lake County. \n\n Dr. Gary Berman is a Board Certified Forensic Odontologist consultant at the Washtenaw County\, Wayne County Michigan\, Genesee County \, and Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office and Sparrow Forensic Services\, Lansing Michigan. Dr. Berman is a member of DMORT region V\, having responded to the WTC disaster\, Hurricane Katrina disaster and Comair 3272 crash. \nDr. Berman is a founding member of MiMORT (Michigan Mortuary Operations Response Team) and currently serves on it’s command staff and go-team\, and is the current Morgue Operations Chief. He is the past assistant team leader of the Michigan Dental Association’s Forensic Dental Identification Team\, a component of MiMORT. Dr. Berman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a past President of the American Board of Forensic Odontology\, a past Chair of the Odontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a past\nPresident of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. Dr. Berman has served as a Trustee of the Forensic Science Foundation and served on the Foundation’s Executive\nCommittee as Secretary. \nHe also serves as a member of the AAFS ASB DVI Consensus Body. Having both co-authored chapters in the Manual of Forensic Odontology\, 4th and 5th Edition\, along with having lectured throughout the country on mass disasters\, he currently continues to teach forensic odontology giving lectures at dental schools\, State Dental Meetings and community colleges. \nDr. Berman is a previous award winner of the AAFS Reidar Sognnaes Award (2024)\, which recognizes significant contribution and achievement of an individual in the field of forensic odontology and the AAFS Lester Lunz Odontology Award (2018)\, FBI CJIS Division Assistant Director’s Award for Exceptional Public Service (2008) and the Michigan Dental Association’s Dentist Citizen of the Year – (2002). \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \n\nUnderstand the history of Forensic (Dentistry) Odontology.\nUnderstand the methods used to identify deceased individuals when visual identification is not possible\nUnderstand why dental evidence is different from other identification modalities.\nUnderstand the role of an Odontologist in both the Medical Examiner’s Office and in Mass Disasters\nUnderstand the current role of bitemarks.\nUnderstand how to aid Law Enforcement in victim identification.\nUnderstand why our record keeping makes a difference in identification.\nUnderstand what is considered a Mass Disaster and why.\nUnderstand NAMUS ‘s role in helping to identify deceased unknown individuals\nUnderstand the role of both the Federal DMORT and state disaster teams\n\nPlease note that this course will contain photos of actual cases\, which may be disturbing to some people. \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, September 27-28\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $. Non-AGD member is $. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing DE3 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 8/29/24.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in DE3 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by September 10\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-save-the-date-3/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T002941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T002941Z UID:17422-1727373600-1727380800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentation DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentation/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T004421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T181356Z UID:17429-1715932800-1716051600@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Oral\, Head\, and Neck Pathology for the General Dentist & Pathology Photography DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sy Wachtenheim MasterTrack Symposium\nIn recognition of Dr. Wachtenheim’s dedication to education and his desire to make it accessible to as many people as possible\, we are pleased to offer the upcoming course at half the price of our standard MasterTrack course.\nOral\, Head\, and Neck Pathology for the General Dentist\nPresented by Dr. John Olsen & Pathology Photography by Dr. George Zehak\n“Name That Oral Lesion!”\n  \nFriday-Saturday\, May 17-18\, 2024\nSpeaker: Dr. John Olsen\n Solo practitioner in General and Advanced Surgical Dentistry in Franklin\, Wisconsin since 1992.\n1980 – 1992: Full time Faculty at Marquette School of Dentistry in research and instruction of Anatomical Sciences.\n1992; Graduated from Marquette School of Dentistry as a DDS.\n1995-2006: Adjunct Faculty at Milwaukee Area Technical College\, Clinic Supervisor; Course Director for Oral Pathology; Course Director for Pharmacology.\nAs a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) I have achieved my Fellow the AGD in 1997\, my Master in the AGD in 2000\, and my Life Long Learning Award in 2016. In 2022 elected co-chair pf the Illinois/Wisconsin Master Trak\,\nSpurred on by my quest to educate the dental profession on recognizing and referring signs of oral cancer\, pharmacology\, and implant dentistry\, I began lecturing on these subjects since dental school. I have lectured at many meetings throughout the world about Diagnosing Oral Cancer\, Oral Medicine and Dental Implant Sciences. I have also contributed as an author for publications in Implant Dentistry.\nA recognized graduate from the Misch Implant Institute and now on the faculty teaching more than 120 students per year in Implant Dentistry.\nA recognized member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) of which he is a Diplomat of this organization. As a member of the ICOI I was the previous chief author and chair of the Diplomat Exam in Implantology.\nA contributor as an author for the Dental Assistant National Board Exam (DANB) for 6 years and the Fellowship Exam in the AGD for 10 years. \n Dr. George R. Zehak is a distinguished figure in the field of dentistry\, renowned for his exceptional contributions to professional organizations and commitment to dental education. As a Fellow and past Delegate to the Academy of General Dentistry\, Dr. Zehak has demonstrated a dedication to advancing the standards of dental practice.\nHaving served as the President of both the Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry\, Dr. Zehak has exhibited outstanding leadership skills and a passion for promoting excellence in dental care. Currently\, he holds the position of Adjunct Faculty member at Midwestern University School in Downers Grove\, IL\, contributing to the education and training of future dental professionals.\nDr. Zehak’s active involvement with the Illinois State Dental Society since 2001 showcases his commitment to the dental community. He serves as an attending Dentist at Mercy Hospital in Chicago\, further emphasizing his dedication to providing quality oral healthcare.\nWith a rich history of involvement in dental assessment and competency\, Dr. Zehak has been an examiner for the North East Regional Board and a consultant for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments. His role as a Delegate to the American Dental Association House of Delegates\, Trustee\, and Delegate of the Illinois State Dental Society underscores his influence at a national level.\nDr. Zehak’s contributions have not gone unnoticed\, as he received the prestigious Marshall A. Smulson Humanitarian Award in 2013 and the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Vision Award in 2021\, highlighting his significant impact on both the dental profession and the community he serves. \nSoft Tissue Lesions\nObjectives:\nAfter attending this course\, the student should:\nA. Be able to reach a fairly good diagnosis of any lesions of the lips by the diagnostic features indicated during the course.\nB. Be able to discern what types of lesions that are ulcerative\, vesicular and or fibrous lesions of the unattached mucosa of the oral cavity.\nC. Be able to differentiate any lesions of the attached mucosal areas of the oral cavity.\nD. Recognize signs of skin lesions especially malignant lesions of the head and neck\nE. Decide when to refer out to advanced dental practitioners for further analysis of any and all soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity along with your findings.\nF. How to reach any and all conclusions on what soft tissue lesions might be upon descriptive feature of that lesion.\nG. Know what to say to that patient in respect to your diagnostic findings. \nHard Tissue Lesions\nObjectives:\nA. Be able to diagnose a hard tissue lesion and its relationship to the teeth.\nB. Be able to diagnose a hard tissue lesion that could be developmental in origin.\nC. Be able to discern the difference between a radiolucent lesion from a radiopaque lesion.\nD. Decide when to refer out to advanced dental practitioners for further analysis of any and all hard tissue lesions of the oral cavity along with your findings.\nE. How to reach any and all conclusions on what hard tissue lesions might be upon descriptive feature of that lesion.\nF. Know what to say to that patient in respect to your diagnostic findings.\nHands on will incorporate biopsy on pigs\, t-blue use\, Velscope use\, construction of soft trays for immune based path\, trephine of bone\, and use of neuromodulators for TMD path.\nBring scissors\, scalpels\, hemostats\, periosteal elevators\, and suture set up. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, May 17-18\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\,\, which includes the reporting session is $1075. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $975. Non-AGD member is $1175. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing DE2 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 4/18/24.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in DE2 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by May 1\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, May 16\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\n \nThis course is in honor of Dr. Sy Wachtenheim. He was a dentist in private practice for over 40 years. Dr. Wachtenheim had been an Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) member since 1975. He had received his Fellowship Award in 1983 and Mastership Award in 1992. He was awarded the Lifetime Learning and Service Award in 2006 and Distinguished Service Award in 2010. Wachtenheim has been extremely involved with the Illinois AGD since 1994. He has received many honors during his years in organized dentistry\, but his greatest honor is working with such distinguished colleagues\, who have become his friends. \n  \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-save-the-date-2/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T002626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T003228Z UID:17420-1715882400-1715889600@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-9/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T004147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T171417Z UID:17427-1711094400-1711213200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: UPDATES!! Comprehensive; Evidence-Based Update on Dental Pharmacology & Clinical Characteristics of Basic Emergency Drugs & Non-Intravenous ~Hands on with SimMan! DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 22nd will be Virtual or In-person. \n You may attend the live lecture at GC America \nOR you may attend the course via Zoom\nComprehensive; Evidence-Based Update on Dental Pharmacology and Clinical Characteristics of Basic Emergency Drugs and Non-Intravenous.\nHands on with SimMan!\nPresented by Dr. Arthur Jeske\n  \nFriday-Saturday\, March 22-23\, 2024\nSimMan is a high fidelity manikin with fully computerized control and audiovisual interactive capability \n \nWe are pleased to inform you that this course will offer continuing education (CE) credits\, fulfilling the requirements for your Opioid requirements\n(Prescribers with Controlled Substances Registrations are required to complete 3 hours of continuing education (CE) on safe opioid prescribing practices to renew their Controlled Substances Registration) \nSpeaker:\n \n\nDr. Arthur Jeske is course director for 1562 Local Anesthesia and contributes to several other courses\, including Introduction to Clinic\, Emergencies and Pharmacology. He is editor-in-chief of Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference and editor\, Contemporary Dental Pharmacology: Evidence-Based Considerations. He is a Professor and Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Continuing Dental Education University of Texas. \n\nCourse Description:\nDental care requires an understanding of the current\, evidence-based role of drugs in the overall management of patients\, particularly with regard to medically compromised patients. This seminar is designed to update attendees with current\, important issues in the use of the common drug therapies\, with an emphasis on current scientific evidence that may disrupt traditional approaches to local anesthesia\, acute postoperative pain control and antibiotic therapy. Many dentists are not familiar with or competent in the use of intravenous administration of drugs during emergency events. Many dentists also believe that non-intravenous administration of emergency drugs is an inferior method\, resulting in significant delays and/or ineffective responses. This participation program is designed to familiarize dentists with various non-intravenous types of drug administration (IM\, IO\, intranasal) that can be effective in emergency situations. Evidence for these routes of administration will be presented and participants will gain hands-on experience with them using the SimMan manikin\, overseen by an expert in this technology. \nCourse Objectives:\nThis program provides an updated understanding of evidence-based drug therapies in dental care\, focusing on their role in managing medically compromised patients. Key topics include current scientific evidence impacting traditional approaches to local anesthesia\, postoperative pain control\, and antibiotic therapy. The program addresses the use of intravenous drug administration during emergencies and dispels misconceptions about non-intravenous methods (IM\, IO\, intranasal). Participants gain hands-on experience with these alternatives using SimMan manikins under expert guidance\, enhancing their competence in emergency drug administration. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, March 22-23\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875. Non-AGD member is $1075. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing DE1 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 2/22/24.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in DE1 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by February 15\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, March 21\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-save-the-date/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T002423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T003305Z UID:17418-1711044000-1711051200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20220622T223349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T174458Z UID:15827-1697788800-1697907600@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Expedited Excellence: Increase Your Efficiency & Predictability with Direct & Indirect Restorations DESCRIPTION:Expedited Excellence: Increase Your Efficiency & Predictability with Direct & Indirect Restorations\nPresented by\n Josh Austin\, DDS\, MAGD\nFriday-Saturday\, October 20-21\, 2023\nSpeaker:\n On mainstages at major conferences across the industry\, Dr. Joshua Austin’s presentations deliver practical\, applicable education that inspires and entertains attendees while also offering sound fundamentals that make a\ndifference in dental practice success. His keynote performances\, from Dentsply Sirona World to Seattle Study Club Symposiums\, are met with rave reviews from audiences and conference organizers alike. Joshua incorporates his\ntrademark comedic style in his lectures across the country on topics such as mental wellness\, new products/materials review\, and online reputation management. \nAs editorial director and columnist for Dental Economics focusing on dental products and technology (Pearls for Your Practice)\, he offers a fresh approach in today’s commercial driven dental journalism. When you read a ‘Pearl’\, you are\ngetting an honest evaluation of a product which was used by Joshua in clinical practice on a patient. \nA graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School\, Joshua served five years post-graduation as faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Today he maintains a full-time restorative\ndentistry private practice in San Antonio\, Texas. \nCourse Description:\nPractice costs grow year by year\, however reimbursement rates stay flat.  In order to remain as profitable\, we face only once option….to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This course will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures. \nIn this course\, we will discuss direct restoration procedures for the posterior. You will learn how to increase your efficiency and results with your posterior restorations\, using unique techniques.  Attendees will participate in all steps of different posterior restorations using bulk-fill composite with correct curing light procedures and several different techniques. \nCourse Objectives:\nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will: \n\nExplore the advantages of using bulk fill posterior composite\nDiscuss & perform several placement techniques for bulk fill posterior composites that will save time and increase predictability\nReview quick &  effective polishing techniques for posterior restorations\nExamine different matrix systems& their best uses\nLearn techniques for performing two adjacent class II lesions efficiently\nReview universal bonding agents & their best uses in restorative dentistry\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, October 20-21\, 2023 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875.00. Non-AGD member is $1075.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing GD3 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 09/19/23.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in GD3 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by October 1\, 2023 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, October 19\, 2023 at 5:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. \n\n   URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-composites-restorative/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20221113T225508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T003412Z UID:16701-1697738400-1697745600@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-8/ CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230909T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T011732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T003803Z UID:17434-1694160000-1694278800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: “Advanced Dental Technology Including AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Real Time Navigation (RTA) For Oral Diagnosis\, Implants & Endodontics for better and faster Treatment!!” DESCRIPTION:“Advanced Dental Technology Including AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Real Time Navigation (RTA) For Oral Diagnosis\, Implants & Endodontics for better and faster Treatment!!”\nPresented by:\nDr. George Zehak\, Dr. Jessica Gibbs & Dr. Ryan Vahdani\n  \n  \n\nFriday-Saturday\, March September 8-9\, 2023\nSpeaker:\n \nDr. Zehak has served as President of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and received the Lifelong Learning Award in 2009. He is an Adjunct Faculty member at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove\, IL. Dr. Zehak has served as an Examiner for the North East Regional Board\, consultant for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments\, and the CDCA-WREB-CITA consultant examiner. He was an Attending Dentist at Mercy Hospital-Chicago.\nDr. Zehak is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists\, International College of Dentists\, Pierre Fauchard Academy\, Academy of Dentistry International and the Odontographic Society of Chicago. As well as Chairman of the CDS Foundation in 2011\, he served as President of the Chicago Dental Society in 2016\, and was Past President of the CDS Intergroup Council in 2022. While serving as Delegate to the American Dental Association House of Delegates\, he has served as Trustee and delegate of the Illinois State Dental Society. He received the Marshall A. Smulson Humanitarian Award in 2013 and the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Vision Award in 2021.\nDr. Zehak has given many lecturers to many groups on different subjects like photography and endodontics\, and is very interested in Artificial Intelligence and how it will help the future of dentistry. \n \nDr. Ryan Vahdani is a dental educator\, a mentor\, a clinician who is committed to excellence in a patient-centric practice\, as well as training of professional dental students\nin clinical dentistry and practice management. He received his Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology\, with a minor in Chemistry from California State University\, Long Beach\, graduating with high honors. He earned a Doctoral of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, School of Dentistry. He also earned Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Master of Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD).\nHe is Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA)\, Fellow of American Academy of College of Dentists (FACD)\, and Fellow of International College of Dentists (FICD).\nHe is an active member of organized dentistry and have served at the national\, state\, and local level.\nHe enjoys quality family time\, travel\, and he likes to visit new places\, explores\, and learn about various foods and cultures across the globe. \n\nCourse Description: September 8th\nPart one:  \nClinicians have noticed an increased rate of implant failures. What are the factors that lead to implant failures — either short-term (after placing the implant fixture) or long-term (years after restoring)? The emphasis of this presentation will be on diagnosis\, treatment planning via Digital Implant Planning Platform\, systemic factors\, site preservation and operative environment. The goal of this presentation is to identify\, evaluate and review the factors by examining recent research\, case studies and articles to support evidence-based dentistry. The conclusion will be ways to optimize success in implant treatment. \nCourse Objectives:\nDiagnosis\, Implant treatment planning via Digital Implant Planning platform\nLearn about short- and long-term implant failures.\nIdentify systemic risk factors that contribute to implant failures.\nRecognize the need for pre-prosthetic surgery\, site preservation and sinus lifts.\nUnderstand the concept of digital implant planning using the concept of prosthetically driven implant placement. \nSeptember 9\, 2023 \nPart two:  \nArtificial Intelligence or Augmented intelligence is a subset of artificial intelligence in which AI technologies assist humans. It’s typically done using machine learning to analyze data and help humans make smarter decisions. In this section\, the presenter introduces AI and its application in all disciplines of dentistry. Augmented Intelligence improves efficiency and quality of care. The goal is this presentation is to introduce AI and discuss various application in dentistry. \nCourse Description: September 9th \nThe is the future of Endodontics! In endodontics\, AI displayed accuracy in terms of diagnostic and prognostic evaluations. The use of AI can help enhance the treatment plan\, which in turn can lead to an increase in the success rate of endodontic treatment outcomes. \nThis course will allow all attendees to treat 4-6 teeth with AI handpieces and rotary files. \nCourse Objectives:\n\n Define Artificial Intelligence-related terminology.\n AI application in Healthcare\nList current applications in the field of dentistry\nExplain challenges and opportunities associated with the application of Artificial Intelligence\nChat GPT\nEthical consideration\n\nAttendees will need: \nX-ray of tooth.\n4-6 extracted\, accessed and mounted teeth.\nLoupes and light.\nFavorite Rotary file system. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, September 8-9\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875.00. Non-AGD member is $1075.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing IL2 to obtain the discounted rate of $121.00 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 8/07/23.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in IL2 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121.00. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr. Gibbs can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com by September 10\, 2024 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 6:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel @ mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-advanced-dental-technology-including-ai-artificial-intelligence-real-time-navigation-rta-for-oral-diagnosis-implants-endodontics-for-better-and-faster-treatment/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230715T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20230716T003139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T003139Z UID:17424-1689444000-1689451200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentation DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Jessica Gibbs if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentation-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual meeting/Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042531 CREATED:20211207T235446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T174032Z UID:14733-1683273600-1683392400@ilagd.org SUMMARY:ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: Periodontal Plastic Surgery & Soft Tissue Management by Dr. Alan Yassin DESCRIPTION:“BASIC AND ADVANCED SOFT TISSUE GRAFTING TECHNIQUES”\n2 Days Hands-on Course\nPresented by\n Alan Alaa Yassin DDS MS MSD\nFriday-Saturday\, May 5-6\, 2023\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Alan Alaa Yassin\n Dr. Yassin is dual trained dentist in both Periodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.\nHe attained his dental degree in 2001 from Aleppo University before receiving 4 years of extensive Oral and Maxillofacial training at Damascus Hospital! His specialty training in periodontology\, along with his Master of Science in oral science was attained from the University of Washington in Seattle\, WA. \nDr. Yassin is a Fellow of the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Diplomat of the German Board of Oral Implantology DGZI. He has several publications and articles in refereed and in peer-reviewed journals; he also serves as a reviewer in many academic journals. \nDr. Yassin holds a teaching position at the University of Washington as an affiliate clinical assistant professor. He is also the Course Director and founder of the Implantology program of the Washington Academy of General Dentistry since 2018\, in addition he actively lectures at national and international conferences and symposiums on the subject of implants and advanced esthetics/periodontal plastic surgery\, in addition to rigorous online courses and webinars. He has a private practice limited to periodontics\, oral surgery and implant dentistry in Seattle\, Washington. \nCourse Description:\nThis 2 day course is 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 and around dental implants. Practical learning about soft tissue grafting and root coverage techniques and methods. Covering the basic biological knowledge behind the soft tissue augmentation and the minimally invasive oral surgeries. Participants will practice advanced oral plastic surgery and soft tissue grafting procedures on pig heads during the hands-on session. \nCourse Objectives:\nEach Participant will: \n\nLearn the principles of incision and flap design and suturing techniques.\nDentists will gain a better knowledge on indications for soft tissue augmentation around natural teeth and implants.\nParticipants will be able to evaluate and treatment plan soft tissue grafting.\nVestibular approach technique and its applications in implant dentistry and root coverage.\nLearn about the available soft tissue augmentation techniques and armamentarium.\nThe difference between the autogenous soft tissue grafting and the pre-prepared allografts soft tissue materials (Acellular dermal matrix).\nPracticing connective tissue grafts and free gingival grafts techniques on pig jaws.\n\nPlease bring photographs\, radiographs\, models and relevant dental\, medical and social histories to discuss your cases with the instructor and the class \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were designed originally for AGD Fellows striving to be AGD Masters. We have discovered that these programs can be valuable to all dentists from new graduates to the most experienced clinicians. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. 8 hours of lecture credit will be given to those who attend the Zoom online lecture on Friday\, April 1\, 2022. \nWhen:\nFriday\, May 6\, 2023 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture \nSaturday\, May 7\, 2023 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM – Afternoon session hands-on exercises on pig jaws: Incision and flap design\, suturing\, Free gingival graft technique\, Connective tissue graft technique. \nProgram Site:\nHilton Chicago/Oak Lawn \n9333 S. Cicero Ave. \nOak Lawn\, IL 60453 \n708-425-7800 \nPrice:\nFees to attend the course live at GC America on Friday & Saturday\, April 1-2\, 2022 \nPre-master AGD Dentist $ 975.00 \nMAGD Dentist                  $ 875.00 \nNon-AGD Dentist            $ 1075.00 \nThe live course tuition includes the reporting session\, continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. \n Hotel Information:\nHilton Chicago/Oak Lawn\n9333 S. Cicero Ave.\nOak Lawn\, IL 60453\n708-425-7800 \n*Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \nHilton Chicago/Oak Lawn Link \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nProtocols will be Thursday\, May5th at 5:30pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com  by April 30\, 2023 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, April  30th  and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Jessica Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen Kugel at mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com / 847-821-7222. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/ilagd-mastertrack-presents-dr-alan-yassin-tba/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn\, 9333 S. Cicero Ave.\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20221113T225157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T225157Z UID:16697-1683187200-1683219600@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Sy Wachtenheim to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at tzaner2@gmail.com or 847-858-1927. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol 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.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Sy Wachtenheim at tzaner2@gmail.com or at 847-858-1927. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/protocol-presentations-6/ CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Sy Wachtenheim":MAILTO:tzaner2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230408T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20220126T231924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T220328Z UID:14996-1680854400-1680973200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Laser by Dr. Convissar DESCRIPTION:This course is closed ~ please contact Maureen Kugel @ 847-821-7222 \nto be put on a waitlist\n  \n  \n \nPresented by\n  Dr. Robert Convissar\nFriday-Saturday\, April 7-8\, 2023\nSpeaker: Dr. Robert Convissar\n Dr. Robert Convissar is a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry. One of the first dentists in the world to incorporate lasers into general practice he has over 32 years of experience with CO2\, Diode\, Erbium\, and Nd.YAG wavelengths.\nHe has authored over fifteen peer-reviewed papers and 7 laser textbooks. An international lecturer from New York to London to Sydney to Tokyo to Dubai to Bahrain to Saudi Arabia and everywhere in between\, he has delivered close to 400 Laser Certification and Laser Tongue Tie Certification courses worldwide. He practices laser-assisted dentistry in New York City. He is the only dentist in the world to have the triad of awards:\n• Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery\n• Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery\n• Master of the Academy of Laser Dentistry\nAs well as being a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry \nHis seminal textbook Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry\, now in its 2nd edition\, has been the standard textbook on laser dentistry for over a decade – translated into Spanish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, and Chinese\, with more editions pending. He is the co-author of Color Atlas of Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Frenectomy – the first textbook in the world on the subject. He practices laser dentistry in New York City\, where he also serves as Director of Laser Dentistry at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Queens. \n\nCourse Description and Objectives:\nPARTICIPATION COURSE IN LASER DENTISTRY – AN AMERICAN BOARD OF LASER DENTISTRY CERTIFICATION COURSE \n  \nCandidates who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate in Laser Dentistry recognized by the American Board of Laser Surgery\, the only Medical Certifying Board in the world dedicated to Lasers and Light Energy in Medicine and Dentistry. \n  \nHas 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 use of lasers for specific procedures found in everyday general practice will be highlighted.  The first day will detail laser use in the following subject matters: \n  \n1) Non-Surgical\, Surgical and Regenerative Periodontal Therapy \n2) Surgical and Restorative Implantology \n3) Fixed and Removable Prosthetics \n4) Oral Medicine/Oral Surgery/Oral Pathology \n5) Pediatric and Adolescent Operative Dentistry \n7) Endodontics \n8) Pedodontics/Orthodontics \n9) Esthetic/Cosmetic Dentistry \n10) Practice Management/Marketing \n  \nThe second day workshop will give each participant hands-on experience with the various wavelengths\, performing surgical procedures on in-vitro models (animal mandibles).  Real time videos of routine laser procedures will be part of the in-depth discussion of specific instrument settings and techniques for laser surgical procedures. \n  \nAttendees are expected to perform the following procedures on the models: \nGingivectomy \nBiopsy \nFrenectomy \nCrown Lengthening \nInitial Periodontal Pocket therapy \nAphthous Ulcer Treatment \nFlap Procedure \nDeepithelialization \nAnd more….. \n  \n\nAt the conclusion of the course\, the participant\nWill be familiar with the various wavelengths used in dentistry today\nWill understand their effects on oral tissues\nWill understand their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice.\nWill be able to incorporate this knowledge into a basis for determining which laser wavelength is most appropriate for their practice\nBe able to incorporate hard and soft tissue laser dentistry into their practices first thing tomorrow morning.\n\n  \n  \nFor more information on the American Board of Laser Surgery\, please go to: \nwww.americanboardoflasersurgery.org \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were designed originally for AGD Fellows striving to be AGD Masters. We have discovered that these programs can be valuable to all dentists from new graduates to the most experienced clinicians. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday April 7\,  2023\n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture\n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch\n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises\nSaturday\, April 8\, 2023\n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises\n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch\n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875.00. Non-AGD member is $1075.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill at 5:45pm. It is located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nHotel Shuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AG1 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of  Monday\, March 6\, 2023.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AG1 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. The hotel provides shuttle service from Midway Airport only. If you need the shuttle from Midway airport please call the hotel at  (708) 371-7300 to reserve the shuttle by  Thursday\, March 30\, 2023 \n**Maureen can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Maureen at mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nProtocols will be Thursday\, April 6th at 5:00pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to Maureen  by Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, April 6\, 2023 and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Gibbs at jessicagibbs@gmail.com or Maureen at  847-821-7222 or mkugel.ilagd@gmail.com. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-laser-by-dr-convissar/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230406T200000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20221113T225008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T225041Z UID:16694-1680804000-1680811200@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Protocol Presentations DESCRIPTION:Protocol reporting will now be done virtually by pre-arranging with the Mastertrack directors. Please RSVP to Dr. Sy Wachtenheim to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions or for more information at tzaner2@gmail.com or 847-858-1927. \nZoom Virtual Meeting/Webinar \nProtocol Presentations \n\nProtocol 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.\nAs an aspiring Master in the AGD\, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your knowledge and experiences with others. There is no better format to improve those presentation skills than with the protocol reporting sessions available to those who have taken a PACE/CERP approved participation course. The objective of taking a participation course and then doing a protocol session is to (1) instruct the participant in the practical application of a skill(s)\, (2) for the participant to do that procedure(s) in his/her office\, and (3) to then show the protocol facilitator (and others presenting that day) how this procedure was done by you.  In short: See it done\, Do it in your office\, and Teach others by showing what you have done. You will learn the most from the “teach” part of this triad! So\, what is the best way to “teach”? Tell the “story” about the case/s. Yes\, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after” with all that went on between the two. The method is the same. Deliver this story so that each member of the audience can share the experience simultaneously. Suggestions: Do a PowerPoint presentation\, with good photos to support the “story”\, handouts\, models (or photos of the models)\, and a literature search to support the case. Remember that the story is first\, the photos support it. Not the other way around!**Sit in on a protocol session and see how others present. Emulate a style you like; others will like it\, too. \n\nThis might be an outline to follow: \n1. Title to describe what the presentation is about \n2. Patient chief complaint \n3. Medical/ Dental/Social history \n4. Pre-operative dental charting. \n5. Established need for treatment: Diagnosis(s) \n6. Prognosis \n7. Treatment plan with objectives & rationale for treatment provided \n8. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models (if applicable) of the case prior to starting treatment. \n9. Photographs\, radiographs\, and models as the case progresses \n10. What went right; what went wrong. \n11. Post treatment photographs\, radiographs\, and documentation. \n12. What was learned from this case? What would you do differently next time? \n\nThink about this as if you are a member of the audience and would like to know everything about the case. You want to know about the patient\, the problems\, the treatment plan and how it was carried out\, the problems encountered and how they were solved (or not)\, the materials used\, the final result and how you would do the case if given another chance. You have information others need! Develop the skill to share it! Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions about our IL & WI Mastertrack Protocols Protocol presentations offer attendees to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. \nFor more information or if you plan to present a protocol\, please contact Dr. Sy Wachtenheim at tzaner2@gmail.com or at 847-858-1927. \n  URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mt-protocol-presentations/ CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Sy Wachtenheim":MAILTO:tzaner2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20220126T231802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T005150Z UID:14994-1666944000-1667062800@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Oral Surgery by Dr. Koerner DESCRIPTION:Faster and More Efficient Surgical Extractions with Less Bone Removal\n&\nStem Cells\, Exosomes\, and Biologics:\nHow they play a role in the comprehensive care of medically compromised patients in dentistry\nPresented by\nKarl Koerner\, DDS\, MS\n&\nXerxez Calilung\, DDS\nFriday-Saturday\, October 28-29\, 2022\nSpeaker: Drs. Karl Koerner & Xerxez Calilung\n \nDr. Koerner has presented hundreds of didactic and participation oral surgery courses to general dentists in the U.S. and abroad. He has been an Associate Professor in Oral Surgery and is now Adjunct Professor at Roseman College of Dental Medicine in Utah. Dr. Koerner is the author of 28 articles on various aspects of oral surgery for the general dentist and has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery. In addition\, he has made several surgery DVDs with Dr. Gordon Christensen.\nHe is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. Though not an oral surgeon\, Dr. Koerner received surgery training in the U.S. Army and in his Utah general practice performed only oral surgery for over 20 years. National AGD presented him with the Weclew Award for contributions to general dentistry and dental education and the Utah Dental Association’s presented him with the Distinguished Service Award.\nDr. Koerner speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and conducts frequent trips to different parts of China for exchanges with Chinese dentists and partners with Chinese colleagues to provide humanitarian treatment for children. Dr. Koerner is Director of The Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction\, an international organization providing oral surgery training for general dentists (koernercenter.com). \n Dr. Xerxez Calilung\nDr. Calilung is a graduate of USC School of Dentistry and has a private practice in Irvine\, CA. He has been an Adjunct Professor at USC since 1993 and served in organized dentistry at various levels and in several leadership positions. Dr. Calilung has been using stem cells and exosomes clinically in his dental practice\, treating nearly 1000 patients since 2017. He performs stem cell research\, teaches other dentists\, and provides support to patients with health problems refractory to traditional treatment. In dentistry\, he is a recognized leader in this medical discipline. \n\nCourse Description:\nFriday\, October 28\, 2022\, 8-12am \nDr. Calilung\, Stem Cells\nStem cells and their counterparts\, exosomes\, have become a part of dental practice. They are in a similar realm to PRP and PRF\, but on a more profound scale. Stem cells are unique because they can become any type of cell\, acting as both building blocks and repair mechanisms in the body. They may be purchased by an FDA “regulated” lab to treat dental patients for appropriate indications.\nPlease watch this one-hour introduction to stem cells and exosomes before the class to give you insight into the potential of live-birth\, umbilical cord tissues to change patients’ lives for the better. Also\, access and review the scholarly and peer-reviewed articles on Dr. Calilung’s website. This field of medicine has been emerging for years and is now at a point where it is accessible to the dental profession. This course delves deeper into indications\, contraindications\, patient selection\, administration of the stem cells or exosomes\, and patient (and doctor) post-treatment expectations. \nCourse Objectives: \nFollowing this presentation\, dentists will:\n• Learn from research data and instructor experience\, know which types of stem cell products will be most likely to provide the best outcome; what constitutes a favorable outcome\n• Know which patients and health conditions are most likely to respond favorably to stem cell therapy and in approximately what period\, and which are more resistant to therapy\n• Know how much to give and how/where to administer it\n• What does stem cell therapy cost\n• Be aware of any potential adverse effects to treatment\n• Why are there some detractors against this treatment modality \nFriday\, October 28\, 2022\, 1-5pm; Saturday\, October 29\, 2022 8am-5pm \nDr. Karl Koerner\, Oral Surgery \nMany extractions look easy but can soon become difficult\, time-consuming\, and lead to complications. This course reviews the best techniques and instruments to remove “surgical” extractions easily and quickly while conserving bone–a requirement with the need for implants and more aesthetic bridges. His courses make exodontia more enjoyable and predictable so it can be performed with greater confidence and less stress. He also covers other topics related to the above\, such as avoiding/managing surgical complications (bleeding\, infection\, maxillary sinus problems\, excessive time for surgery\, etc.)\, ridge grooming after extractions\, biopsy\, moderate third molar impactions\, socket preservation\, and incision and drainage. \nCourse objectives:\n• More easily and quickly do “surgical” or difficult extractions that are common to general practice.\n• Prevent and/or manage complications that can occur during oral\n• surgery.\n• More clearly recognize problem cases that may need referral.\n• Have patients more pleased and satisfied with surgery in your office. \n\nDo socket grafting that is predictable which will allow implant placement later if desired\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were created for AGD Fellows aspiring to be AGD Masters\, but we’ve discovered that they may benefit all dentists\, from new graduates to seasoned practitioners. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nSubject codes available for this course:  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (310); Basic Science (010); Periodontics (490); 730 (Oral Medicine\, Oral Diagnosis\, Oral Pathology (730). The default subject code for this course will be Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (310). The amount of hours that may be given to the other subject codes will be dependent on the amount of time spent on these topics in the course. Additional codes maybe available depending on the course content. Please see Dr. Cheryl Mora at the course for more information. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, October 28-29\, 2022 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on \n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch \n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $1070.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $970.00. Non-AGD member is $1170.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AG6 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 10/10/22.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AG6 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr.  Mora can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nThe Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and 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. \nProtocol Reporting Session via Zoom\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net by October 13\, 2022 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, October 27\, 2022 at 5:00pm.\nA Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net or 847-638-7223. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-oral-surgery/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Cheryl Mora DDS%2C MAGD":MAILTO:tzaner2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220917T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20220126T230637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T153417Z UID:14992-1663315200-1663434000@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Smart Strategies to Expand your Dental Practice through Digital Technology DESCRIPTION:Smart Strategies to Expand your Dental Practice through Digital Technology\nPresented by\n  Dr. Lou Graham & Dr. Hugh Flax\nFriday-Saturday\, September 16-17\, 2022\nSpeaker: Dr. Lou Graham\n Dr. Lou Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer involved in CE for dental professionals\, focusing on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry.” His teachings emphasize the same concepts he practices-conservative treatment with customized approaches to restorative and periodontal care\, implants and laser dentistry. Dr. Graham is published in many leading dental journals and is a member of the ADA\, AACD\, AGD\, CDS and ISDS. He is the former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry. Dr. Graham is the founder of Catapult Education\, LLC and he enjoys providing dental care at his private practice\, University Dental Professionals\, in Chicago\, IL–Hyde Park. \n  \n  \n \nDr. Hugh Flax known for his leadership in cosmetic dentistry\, is Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has lectured and authored internationally on lasers\, smile design\, and advanced restorative techniques to enhance the skills of dental teams worldwide. Dr. Flax practices full time in Atlanta\, Georgia focusing on functional-appearance related conditions\, advanced laser dentistry and writing and lecturing on how to help others do the same for their own practices. Dr. Flax is a 15-year member of Catapult Education Speakers Group\, a certified Fellow with World Clinical Laser Institute; a Master with the ICOI\, an Associate Fellow of the AAID\, a Diplomate of the ABAD\, a Kois center graduate and he is visiting faculty at the Dental School of Georgia.  In 2003\, he was WSB-TV.com’s expert on Cosmetic Dentistry as well as appearing on FOX News demonstrating the miraculous benefits of laser dentistry. He has been the expert dentist on the “Meet the Products” television show\, H2O Magazine\, and Best Self. He and his practice have been featured in many women’s magazines such as Cosmo\, Allure\, and Good Housekeeping as well as The Wall Street Journal\, Dear Doctor\, and Productive Dentist Magazine (cover story)\, The Atlanta Business Chronicle\, Jezebel\, Atlanta Magazine\, In Style\, and New Beauty magazine. In 2022\, he became the Official Dentist of the Miss Georgia USA and Miss Teen Georgia USA. \nRecently\, Dr. Flax published a consumer book called “A Smile is Always in Style” to help those looking for a better smile and dental wellness to be more educated and savvier with their choices for their best results. Proceeds from the book go to educational scholarships. \n\nCourse Description:\nThis 2 day interactive course is all about integrating digital dentistry into your practice. Face it\, today’s office is nothing like the office that offered 2D x-rays\, an explorer\, a mirror and rubber base impression materials! Yet\, understanding the components of today’s digital practice can be overwhelming and our goal is to walk you through our exams and work-ups such that you will understand the best approach for your practice. Emphasis will be placed on both a general practice and equally\, how to implement digital into your esthetic dental practices. \nCourse Objectives:\nIntroduction to today’s initial exam and why it’s all about understanding the patient’s need and upping your game in diagnostics and communication\no Why CBCT imaging and vertical bitewings is today’s FMX\no 3D artificial intelligence and why it’s the next “must have”\no Why transillumination continues to be an additive diagnostic tool\no Digital Scanning…. it’s your new record and far more\no The ever-important Smile\, utilizing the latest digital imaging for your cosmetic exams and the step-by-step techniques required to get patients to see where they want to be! \nTime to play and put these technologies into your hands\no Walk through implementing Artificial Intelligence in your office\no CBCT hands on and each doctor will have their laptop and we will load data and explore the world of reading 3D images\no Digital scanning…let’s practice on each other and do implant scanning\no Converting these scans to printed models and seeing the process live \nContinuing from Day 1\, how CBCT’s and Digital Scanning and even 3D printing offers you far more predictability in restorative driven implants and surgical guides. From working with customized design teams to printing your own guides. The remainder of the day will be cosmetics and taking your technologies to the next level. \nLearn in depth these keys to successful Planning\, Presentation\, and Performing Cosmetic Dentistry in our new age of Cosmetic Dentistry:\no 4 KEY steps in BEAUTIFUL SMILE DESIGN and Secrets to Helping Patients have the Smile They’ve Always Wanted (“Speak the same language” and “keep it real”)\no Learn how to utilize technology to help patients see and collaborate on their new smile and “test drive “a smile that increases case acceptance and satisfaction.\no Hands on with a smile imaging program -a way to quickly and efficiently show your patients a “guestimate” of what’s possible for their smile (“start the conversation”) \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs were designed originally for AGD Fellows striving to be AGD Masters. We have discovered that these programs can be valuable to all dentists from new graduates to the most experienced clinicians. \nCE Credit:\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nSubject Codes available for this course: the amount of hours per code will depend on the time spent on the subject; TBD at the course. \nBasic Science (010); Operative (250); Fixed Pros (610); Implants (690); Esthetics (780). Additional codes maybe available depending on the course content. Please see Dr. Cheryl Mora at the course for more information. \nWhen:\nFriday September 16\, 2022\n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture\n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch\n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture\nSaturday\, September 17\, 2022\n8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises\n12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch\n1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture & Hands-on exercises \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc \n3737 W 127th St\, \nAlsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $975.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $875.00. Non-AGD member is $1075.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information: The room block will close Thursday 9/1/22.\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax \nShuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AG5 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of 9/01/22.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AG5 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. \n**Dr.  Mora can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net if you will require Shuttle service \nGC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nProtocols will be Thursday\, September 15th at 5:00pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net  by September 9\, 2022 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, September 15th  and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net or 847-638-7223. URL:https://ilagd.org/event/mastertrack-presents-digital-dentistry/ LOCATION:GC America\, 3737 West 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States CATEGORIES:Mastertrack ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilagd.org/wp-content/uploads/Mastertrack-color-coded-text.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Cheryl Mora DDS%2C MAGD":MAILTO:tzaner2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220604T170000 DTSTAMP:20261114T042532 CREATED:20201115T195204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T183035Z UID:12815-1654243200-1654362000@ilagd.org SUMMARY:Mastertrack Presents: Adult Geriatric Special Care by Dr. Larry Williams DESCRIPTION:Adult Geriatric Special Needs Care\nPresented by\n  Larry Williams\, DDS\, MPH\, MAGD\nFriday-Saturday\, June 3-4\, 2022\nSpeaker: Dr. Larry Williams\n Dr. Williams spent 30 years in the United States Navy\, where he served as a member of the Navy Dental Corps. After retirement\, he joined the faculty at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois where he currently serves as an Associate Professor. Dr. Williams currently develops curriculum for and mentors first and second year dental students. He is a Masters in Public Health and a member of the American Dental Association\, Academy of General Dentistry\, and holds board certified status in the American Board of General Dentistry. Dr. Williams is also a Fellow in the American College of Dentists\, International College of Dentists\, Pierre Fauchard Academy\, and Academy of Dentistry International. Dr. Williams recently served as the President of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry\, and he is the past President of the Westside Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. He has presented many lectures and hands-on programs that address issues of polypharmacy\, managing medical emergencies\, and issues with pain control. He has no conflicts of interest to report. \n\nCourse Description:\nAs our patients age past 65\, some will encounter unique new systemic and oral health problems related to their aging as well as exacerbation of existing chronic comorbid diagnoses. Some diagnoses may have a profound impact on patients’ dentition\, and some diagnoses will have a profound impact on the delivery of dental care. Systemic medical concerns must be examined before undergoing dental treatment. The range of health\, functional\, and mental status of the older population also means that dentistry for our aging patients is a dynamic and diverse field which is not always addressed or targeted on a patient specific basis. In addition to this\, the oral health needs of our patients are not a “cookie cutter” approach due to lifestyle and environmental changes and challenges that need to be addressed for Aging Patients with Special Needs. This course will explore concepts and perspectives of our Aging Patients with Special Needs. Topics covered will include medical diagnoses and consideration common among older adults\, treatment planning considerations\, specific methods of preventative and restorative dental treatments\, and patient considerations for care. We will focus on the characteristics that are unique to older populations\, as well as review concepts that should be considered for all patient populations. \nCourse Objectives:\nUpon completion of this course (Adult Geriatric Special Care)\, you will be able to: • Analyze the unique elements of geriatric dentistry that make it different from general dentistry and discuss the aspects of geriatric dentistry that are the same as care for all other patients • Assess the specific medical and dental diagnoses that are common among older adults and impact treatment planning and the provision of dental care to this population • Compare different paradigms for treatment planning for geriatric patients compared to the general population • Learn about treatment modalities that can be used broadly among geriatric patients\, including fluorides\, their history and topical use and sodium diamine fluoride • Discuss implementation practices for the provision of care for geriatric patients\, including communication skills • Discuss life-style and environmental issues that can impact our aging patients Hands-on participation exercises will include: • Health questionnaire evaluation and class discussion and treatment plan issues • Fluoride application of varnish and SDF on extracted teeth-Please bring mounted extracted teeth with caries if possible • Caries control with SDF and glass ionomer • Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART) on extracted teeth with glass ionomer placement)- spoon excavator- large and small • Familiarization with new smart glass ionomer materials \nItems to bring to course: Mounted Extracted Teeth with caries; Loupes; other course supplies will be announced here asap. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese hands-on programs created for AGD Fellows striving to be AGD Masters\, but we have learned that these programs are beneficial to all dentists–from recent graduates to seasoned clinicians. \nCE Credit: This course will meet Special Patient Care Subject Code 750\n16 hours of participation credit for those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on. 34 total hours of participation credit to those who attend the 2 days of lecture and hands-on\, complete the assigned protocol in their office\, and return to document the protocol assignment. \nWhen:\nFriday & Saturday\, June 3-4\, 2022 8:00AM – 12:00PM Lecture and/or Hands on 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch 1:00PM – 5:00PM Lecture and/or Hands-on \nProgram Site:\nGC America Inc 3737 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 708-371-7300 \nPrice:\nThe total tuition for Premasters for this course\, which includes the reporting session is $945.00. MAGD’s receive a $100.00 discount and pay $895.00. Non-AGD member is $1045.00. Tuition includes continental breakfast and lunch Friday & Saturday\, and a banquet on Friday evening at 5:30PM. Please indicate on your registration whether you will be attending the banquet. Thank you. Friday night dinner is at Zachary’s Grill Located in: Westgate Valley Commons Address: 13415 S Ridgeland Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL 60463 Time: 5:30pm A shuttle can be arranged to Zachary’s Grill if needed with notice. \n Hotel Information:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Alsip Address: 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL 60803 Phone: 800-222-8733 Rate: $121 + Tax Shuttle from Midway Airport to the Hotel; 10 miles approximately 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online at www.ChicagoAlsip.DoubleTree.com\, or by calling 800-222-8733\, and referencing AG4 to obtain the discounted rate of $121 plus tax per room per night. Guests must make reservations by the cutoff date of May 19\,2022.  (When you go to the website-put in your dates and then click on Special Rates and put in AG4 and it will go right to your room with the correct rate of $121. If you have Hilton points be sure to login in first.) If guest will be making the reservation after the cutoff date for each block indicated above\, then they must click on this link and the corporate code of 0560081829 should automatically populate the discounted rate assuming the hotel has rooms available to book. *Guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hrs. prior to arrival or your credit card will be billed. **Dr.  Mora can arrange a Shuttle for the doctors from the Hotel to GC America at 7:15 am Friday and 7:30 am Saturday. A shuttle can be arranged to take people back to the hotel as well and to dinner on Friday.  Please email Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net if you will require Shuttle service GC America is 1.7 miles and approximately 8 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. \n Protocols-Note Protocols will be on Zoom until further notice.\nProtocols will be Thursday\, June 2nd at 5:00pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net  by May 20\, 2022 to present protocol reports on Thursday\, June 2nd  and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. \n\nNEW DENTISTS!!! Three (3) full Scholarships will be made available at each program to AGD member dentists who have graduated less than 3 years ago! For more information contact: Dr. Cheryl Mora at cmoradds@comcast.net or 847-638-7223. 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