Spend a day with the distinguished oral pathologist, Dr. John R. Kalmar, and ease your mind about the detection, diagnosis and management of oral lesions encountered in daily practice.

Full Arch Implant Therapy Dr. Joseph Kim Over the past several decades, implant dentistry has become a welcome modality as an alternative to conventional prosthodontics, especially in situations where traditional methods cannot provide adequate restorative solutions. This is particularly true for edentulous patients in need of implant assisted full arch or full mouth rehabilitation, as well as, partially edentulous patients whose remaining dentition are not in mechanically optimal positions. Despite its promise, restorative dentists avoid certain full arch implant solutions.is…

Guided Bone Regeneration and The Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin In Everyday Dentistry by Dr. Al Panjali Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) In the morning session, we will examine the biological principals of Guided Bone Regeneration.  Socket Grafting will be discussed along with an overview of bio materials utilized in GBR. Clinical techniques in GBR will be reviewed along with ridge augmentation. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) In the afternoon, we will discuss the biologic basis of PRF, iPRF, L-PRF, and A-PRF…

Today’s Top Clinical Tips and The Art of Treatment Planning and Case Presentation by Dr. Lee Ann Brady October 27, 2017 Speaker Bio: Dr. Lee Ann Brady Dr. Lee Ann Brady is a nationally recognized educator, lecturer and author. She has previously served as Clinical Director of the Pankey Institute and Executive VP of Spear Education. She now serves as Director of Education for Clinical Mastery. She has a private restorative practice in Glendale, AZ, and serves on the editorial board of three  dental publications.…

Oral Surgery: Faster, Easier, and More Predictable Featuring:  Karl Koerner, DDS, MS   Speaker Bio: Dr. Koerner has a Master’s Degree in Education. He is the author of many articles on various aspects of oral surgery for the general dentist and has authored or co-authored the books: Clinical Procedures for Third Molar Surgery, 2nd ed. (PennWell), Color Atlas of Minor Oral Surgery, 2nd ed. (Mosby), and his most recent one, Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist, (Blackwell). Dr.…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Success with Older and Medically Complex Patients Featuring Randy Huffines, DDS, FRCS(ED)   Speaker Bio: For the past 35 years, Dr. Huffines has primarily treated older and medically complex adults in a traditional private practice, in hospitals, and in nursing homes. He is one of only a handful of practicing clinicians in the United States who has completed a two-year postdoctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry. He is Past President and a Fellow of…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Financial Independence Boot Camp Featuring Kevin Anderson, DDS, MAGD Speaker Bio: Dr. Anderson has learned from the best investors of our time, including Warren Buffet. Kevin graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, completed a GPR at USC and then practiced dentistry in San Diego for 19 years. His personal investment success allowed him to retire from dentistry at the age of 43. He went on to…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Dental Sleep Medicine: The Dentist’s Role in Treating Sleep Apnea   Featuring Stephen D. Poss, DDS Diplomate ABCDSM ACSDD Fellow AACP   Speaker Bio: Dr. Poss graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1983. He has obtained two Diplomates in dental sleep medicine and a Fellow in TMD from the Academy of Craniofacial Pain. He lectures internationally on esthetic dentistry, sleep apnea and TMD. Dr. Poss is an active consultant…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Advances in Dental Pharmacotherapy: How to Maximize Success While Limiting Risk in Everyday Practice Rockford Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Featuring: Professor Karen Baker, MS Speaker Bio: Professor Karen Baker has been on the Dental College faculty at the University of Iowa for 40 years and occupies a unique role in dental practice and education. She is a clinical pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and is focused on…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Challenges and Advances in Endodontics Featuring: Brian J. Habas, DMD, MS Radisson Hotel & Convention Center 200 S. Bell School Road Rockford, IL 61108 815-226-2100 Speaker Bio: Dr. Brian J. Habas is an endodontist in St. Charles, Illinois who maintains a small private practice. He is a graduate of the Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine and practiced general dentistry for six years before furthering his education at St. Louis University where he…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Evaluation & Interpretation of Maxillofacial CBCT Scans Featuring: Mitra Sandrameli, DMD, MS   Friday, April 21, 2023 New Location: Northern Illinois University Rockford Convention Center 8500 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 The NIU Rockford Convention is conveniently located off I90 W at State Street (one hour from O’Hare) CAN’T ATTEND A LIVE COURSE? WE ARE NOW OFFERING OUR COURSES ON ZOOM! No recordings will be available at this time. Speaker Bio: Dr.…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Oral Pathology Update Featuring: Susan Muller, DDS, MS Friday, October 13, 2023 Northern Illinois University Rockford Convention Center 8500 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 The NIU Rockford Convention Center is conveniently located off I90 W at State Street (one hour from O’Hare) *NIAGD room rate available at The Rockford Radisson, 815-226-2100. Must be booked by 9/13/2023* CAN’T ATTEND A LIVE COURSE? WE ARE NOW OFFERING OUR COURSES ON ZOOM! No recordings will…

Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Presents: Guided Implant Solutions for Single, Multiple & Fully Edentulous Patients Featuring: Adam Foleck DMD, DABOI, HFAAID The NIU Rockford Convention/Education Center is conveniently located off I90 W at State Street (one hour from O’Hare) *NIAGD room rate available at The Rockford Radisson, 815-226-2100. Must be booked by 3/5/2024* CAN’T ATTEND A LIVE COURSE? WE ARE NOW OFFERING OUR COURSES ON ZOOM! No recordings will be available at this time. Please choose the ZOOM…