April 25-26, 2025
Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite Dentistry
Instructor: Dr. David Carroll
Location: UAB School of Dentistry
Course Description:
Additive dentistry is quite simply fun to do! Say goodbye to layering, condensing, and burnishing! Join Dr. Carroll to experience a unique approach to modern resin dentistry. Participants will perform injection molding to create ideal margins, rounded emergence profiles, and mirror smooth restorations in two Anterior exercises, Deep caries and black triangles and two class II exercises.
Fees:
Full Weekend - $1,599
Friday Lecture Only - $499
After April 7th, add $100 to the course fee
AGD Fellow / Mastertrack: Case presentation at next MasterTrack CE course in order to receive full CE hours towards your requirements. Mastertrack courses typically offer 21 hours of participation credit with submitted homework from reading assignments due on the day of class; and, up to an additional 25 hours with assigned case presentations. Contact Dr. Wendy Holder for more information on how to register and receive additional hours with case presentations.
About the speaker: Dr. David Carroll
Dr. Carroll received his DMD and completed his residency in advanced prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He is a member of the American Dental Association, East Coast District Dental Society, Florida Dental Association, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The Seattle Study Club.
A frequent guest lecturer for Dental study clubs where he practices in Miami Beach Florida, Dr. Carroll is a second generation restorative dentist with extensive experience in implant dentistry and complex dental procedures. When not in his office he enjoys spending time with family on or near the ocean. He is an avid boater, fisherman, free diver, and conservationist and loves to share his knowledge of the marine environment with kids of all ages.
Disclosure: Dr. Caroll is an adjunct faculty at the Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma, Washington, and he is also a frequent instructor for Bioclear. For this lecture, Dr. Carroll's honorarium is being paid by the UAB CE Department. Bioclear is donating materials for use in the hands-on portion of the course.
April 26-27, 2025
Nitrous Oxide & Oral Sedation for the Dental Patient
Instructor: Larry J. Sangrik, DDS
Course Description:
This course will help dentists address the needs of their apprehensive patients. Many dental boards allow hygienists and dental assistants to monitor/administer nitrous oxide. Learn strategies for maximizing the clinical team's role. Additionally, discover techniques for augmenting nitrous oxide with a modest dose of oral sedation, providing a safe alternative for conscious sedation.
Anesthesia / Pain Management / Sedation / Pharmacology: Subject code 340
12 hours CE for MAGD Requirements
Class Limit 15
Where: Deerfoot Dental: Dr. Gerald Grovenstein, 6735 Old Springville Rd, Pinson, AL 35126
When: April 26th 5:30pm until 8:30pm; April 27th 7:30 am until 4:30pm
Fee: $950
Learning Objectives:
Course Outline:
I. Developing Competency with Nitrous Oxide
II. Modifying Nitrous Oxide by Including an Oral Sedative
III. Practical Exercises
Included: Saturday night Pizza. Breakfast, and box lunch on Sunday. If special dietary concerns, bring your own sack lunch. (Will have vegetarian option.) Contact Dr. M. Wendy Holder for more information.
September 5-6, 2025
Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (IN-PERSON / HANDS-ON)
Instructor: Warren F. Jesek, DDS, MAGD, MAES
Location: Emerald Coast AGD Annual Review of Dentistry, Destin, FL
Course Description:
If you've ever felt the frustration of unpredictable results in splint therapy, you're not alone. Join Warren F. Jesek, DDS, MAGD, MAES, for this eye-opening course as we zero in on the dentist’s role in diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions as they relate to occlusion. Jesek will cover concepts and techniques for non-directive splint design, delivery and adjustment, as well as clarification of the principles of occlusion and equilibration of the natural dentition and restorations. As an alumnus of both the Pankey and Dawson Institutes and past-president of the American Equilibration Society, and drawing upon his 40 years' experience in treating complex restorative cases, Jesek is uniquely qualified to help you improve this and treatment of occlusomuscular / temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) within your practice. Participants will learn delivery and adjustment protocols that will enhance the effectiveness of conservative TMD treatment.
Hands-on and lecture topics to include:
Learning Objectives:
Course Outline:
Day 1:
4 hours lecture in the AM
4 hours hands on in the PM covering the morning topics
Day 2:
4 hours lecture in the AM
4 hours hands on in the PM covering the morning topics
Questions answered:
About the speaker: Warren F. Jesek, DDS, MAGD, MAES
Warren F. Jesek, DDS, MAGD, MAES earned his dental degree from the Loyola University Dental School in 1979. Throughout his career, his articles have been featured in Dentistry Today, Dental Economics, the Pankeygram and the American Equilibrium Society's (AES's) Contact.
He was the 2018-2019 President of the American Equilibration Society “Leaders in Occlusion, TMD, & Comprehensive Oral Care” and is a long-time member of its Scientific Investigation Committee. He is a reviewer for TMD article submissions for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
Jesek has presented at national meetings for the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the American Academy of Pain Management.
He is a Master of AGD and a Master of the American Equilibration Society. His articles have been published in Dentistry Today, Dental Economics, the Pankeygram, and the American Equilibration Society's Contact.
While maintaining a private, general practice in Decatur, Illinois, his team treats simple and complex restorative dentistry and conservative TMD treatment to alleviate headaches and pain.
He has operated an in-house lab for 34 years and has utilized CAD/CAM technology for 20 years to produce single unit and full mouth restorations, as well as 3D printing to produce his implant guides and occlusal splints.