This season pass entitles you to four courses from 2017 – 2018 including : 9/27/2017 – Mini Dental Implants: Single and Multiple Tooth Replacements and Denture Stabilization 12/1/2017 – The Science and Technology of Treating Sleep Apnea 3/3/2018 – Pending 5/11/2018 – Avoid Coding Errors; Excel in Insurance Administration
Find out more »IL AGD & The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry & Illinois State Dental Society In conjunction with the 153rd Annual Session of the Illinois State Dental Society Present: Until Help Arrives- The Role of an Active Bystander with Larry Williams, DDS, MPH Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:00 am to 4:00 pm St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton 1820 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 Speaker Biography: Dr. Larry Williams graduated from the University of Tennessee College of…
Find out more »Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim by September 9, 2017 to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions
Find out more »The Un-Holy Trinity of Function Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16, 2017 by Jeff Horowitz, DMD, FAGD Effective January 1, 2017 any AGD member applying for the AGD Mastership Award (MAGD) must have completed a minimum of 12 hours each in the new Orofacial Pain and Anesthesia, Pain Management, Sedation and Pharmacology areas. • The 12 required hours in Orofacial Pain can be earned in any delivery method: lecture, hands-on, self-instruction, teaching or publication. • The 12 required hours in…
Find out more »Pediatric Dentistry & Special Patient Care Dentistry: by Dr. Carl Cohn More information coming soon The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry, are pleased to present this program leading to Mastership certification in the Academy. To complete the Mastership Program, candidates must enroll for 600 hours of continuing education, 400 of which must be of participatory nature. Speaker Bio: Dr. Carla Cohn Course Description: Course Objectives: The participant will learn: Who Should Attend? These hands-on…
Find out more »Speaker: Todd E. Shatkin, D.D.S September 27, 2017 8:00am-4pm (Registration at 7:30am) Maggiano’s Little Italy Oak Brook 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 7 CE Lecture Credit Dr. Shatkin over the past fifteen years, has placed over 20,000 mini dental implants. He has utilized mini dental implants for denture stabilizations, single and multiple tooth replacements and full arch reconstructions with a success rate exceeding 95%. Dr. Shatkin’s seminal article “Mini Dental Implants for Long Term Fixed and Removable Prosthetics” was…
Find out more »THE ANNUAL ILAGD GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry’s General Assembly will take place at noon, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Oak Brook Terrace Illinois. REGION 8 NATIONAL OFFICERS: TERM EXPIRING 12-31-2018 Regional Director: Dr. Robert Kozelka National Trustee: Dr. Susan Bishop ILLINOIS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY REGION 8 NATIONAL OFFICERS TERM: 1-1- 2018 – 12-31-2020 Regional Director: Dr. Cheryl Mora National Trustee: Dr. Robert Kozelka ILLINOIS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY PROPOSED 2018…
Find out more »ILAGD Board Meeting: The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Board of Directors The Illinois Academy is incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization. The IL AGD Board of Trustees is mandated to meet twice a year, but normally meets four times a year. The purpose of the Academy is to serve the needs, to represent the interests, and to foster the continued proficiency of the general dentist through quality continuing education in order to better serve and…
Find out more »Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim by October 7, 2017 to present protocol reports on past Mastertrack Sessions
Find out more »Laser Dentistry from A to Z by Robert Convissar, DDS October 13-14, 2017 2-day Laser Certification Program Speaker: Dr. Robert Convissar Dr. Robert Convissar is a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry. One of the first dentists to use lasers in general practice, he has over 27 years of experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, 7 ND.YAG lasers. He is the author of over 15 peer review papers on lasers, has served as a contributing editor of 5 laser dentistry textbooks and delivered over 300 Laser Dentistry Certification…
Find out more »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.…
Find out more »Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to change the venue for this program from Henry Schein Dental to: Marriott Courtyard Elmhurst 370 N. Illinois Route 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-941-9444 November 9, 2017 Protocol Presentations Spring Hill Suites Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area 410 West Lake Street Elmhurst Illinois 60126 630-782-630 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim if you plan to report…
Find out more »Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to change the venue for this program from Henry Schein Dental to: Marriott Courtyard Elmhurst 370 N. Illinois Route 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-941-9444 Dental Materials: The Full Clinical Review Presented by Dr. Sam Halabo November 10-11, 2017 Speaker: Dr. Sam Halabo Dr. Sam Halabo is an accomplished national and international speaker, author and product evaluator. For over 20 years he has run a state-of-the-art private practice in San Diego, CA. He is a graduate…
Find out more »SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE & THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Presents: Implant Supported Removable Prosthodontics by Dr. Nader Sharifi Course: Adding implants under a compromised complete or partial denture can be a viable improvement for a struggling patient. This course will clarify the specific steps that will have a huge impact on the success of these removable restorations. The course will review state of the art procedures for the highest quality removable prosthodontics. Included will be a thorough review of the…
Find out more »Speaker: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD December 1, 2017 8:00am-4pm (Registration at 7:30am) Gene & Georgetti Rosemont The Estate, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 7 CE Lecture Credit Dr. Jeff Horowitz completed his doctorate in dental medicine from Medical University of South Carolina, and GPR from Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. He founded the Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC. His main interests include cosmetic smile rehabilitation, complex restorative…
Find out more »ILAGD Board Meeting: The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Board of Directors The Illinois Academy is incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization. The IL AGD Board of Trustees is mandated to meet twice a year, but normally meets four times a year. The purpose of the Academy is to serve the needs, to represent the interests, and to foster the continued proficiency of the general dentist through quality continuing education in order to better serve and…
Find out more »The 25th Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture: Offensive Dentistry An ILAGD Member Benefit Course Wednesday, February 21 , 2018 the Day before the CDS Midwinter Meeting Course Description: Offensive Dentistry: Let’s face it, sitting through a lecture about dental caries or caries risk assessment isn’t appealing (in fact it sounds downright boring). However, the science of clinical cariology is beginning to have an impact on restorative techniques and technology. Streptococcus mutans has more to fear than a rheostat, now that…
Find out more »ILAGD Board Meeting: The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Board of Directors The Illinois Academy is incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization. The IL AGD Board of Trustees is mandated to meet twice a year, but normally meets four times a year. The purpose of the Academy is to serve the needs, to represent the interests, and to foster the continued proficiency of the general dentist through quality continuing education in order to better serve and…
Find out more »Speaker: Lou Graham, DDS March 9, 2018 8:00am-4:00pm (Registration at 7:30 am) Maggiano’s Little Italy Oak Brook 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 7 CE Lecture Credits Dr. Lou Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals. His lectures focus on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry.” He emphasizes the concepts of dental health diagnosis, treatment plans for medically compromised patients, conservative treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and customized approaches to periodontal care, implants and…
Find out more »SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE & THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Presents: In Search of the Perfect Root Canal & An Update on Technology for Endodontic Treatment Dr. George Zehak Course: Day 1: Comprehensive treatment of endodontic cases can be quite challenging. Keys to understanding and developing successes and avoiding failures will be discussed. The course is designed to help dentists better comprehend and understand endodontic procedures from start to completion of treatment. Day 2: Participants…
Find out more »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.…
Find out more »Thursday April 12, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…
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Find out more »THE DATES OF THIS COURSE HAVE CHANGED TO SATURDAY, MAY 5TH & SUNDAY, MAY 6TH Illinois AGD Presents: Fellowship Exam & General Dentistry Review Course May 5-6, 2018 Speaker: Larry Williams, DDS, MPH, MAGD, ABGD Speaker’s Bio: Dr. Larry Williams graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry in 1982 and then served 30 years in the United States Navy Dental Corps. Dr. Williams dedicated over 25 years of his 30 years of service to addressing tobacco issues for…
Find out more »This course is full! Please contact Dr. Judy Fan-Hsu at [email protected] or 240-888-7925 to be put on the Waiting List Chicago ILAGD Presents: Stay Out of Jail: Avoid Coding Errors and Excel in Insurance Administration Speaker: Charles Blair, DDS May 11, 2018 8:00am-4:00pm (Registration at 7:30 am) Gene & Georgetti Rosemont The Estate, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL CE Credits: 5 Speaker: Dr. Charles Blair is dentistry’s leading authority on insurance coding strategies, fee positioning and strategic planning. His extensive…
Find out more »ILAGD Board Meeting: The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Board of Directors The Illinois Academy is incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization. The IL AGD Board of Trustees is mandated to meet twice a year, but normally meets four times a year. The purpose of the Academy is to serve the needs, to represent the interests, and to foster the continued proficiency of the general dentist through quality continuing education in order to better serve and…
Find out more »Thursday May 17, 2018 Protocol Presentations Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N Wood Dale Rd Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-7775 Protocol presentations offer attendees the opportunity to more than double their CE participation hours earned per program. Please RSVP with Dr. Sy Wachtenheim if you plan to report on a protocol assignment from a previous Mastertrack session. As an aspiring Master in the AGD, it is both an honor and an obligation to be able to share your…
Find out more »Root Canal Treatment on the Cutting Edge: Simplicity and Efficiency by David Landwehr DDS, MS The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry, are pleased to present this program leading to Mastership certification in the Academy. To complete the Mastership Program, candidates must enroll for 600 hours of continuing education, 400 of which must be of participatory nature. Speaker Bio: Dr. David Landwehr As a leading practitioner and educator, David Landwehr, DDS serves as a frequent lecturer for a variety…
Find out more »CAGD has arranged with ACES to have two CPR renewal courses for those members who may need to renew their BLS Provider licenses before Illinois Dental License renewal on September 30, 2018. Course: American Heart Association BLS Provider Renewal Dates: Friday, 5/25/2018 or Wednesday, 5/30/2018 Time: 9-11 AM Location: 2030 E. Algonquin Rd., Suite 406 Schaumburg, Illinois Cost: $41.00 Prerequisite: previously BLS certified Required Reading & Bring to class: BLS STUDY GUIDE No CE given. How to Register: Go to ACES website:…
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