Past Reflections, Future Directions: 20 Years of Impact
Thursday, September 18
Burton’s Bar & Grill
6:00pm
Kickoff Dinner
Friday, September 19
The Nash Institute
8:00am – 1:00pm
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The world of dentistry is evolving at an unprecedented rate. Practitioners are being bombarded with advertisements claiming that digital dentistry is here and that the analog methodologies we are accustomed to are fading away. The course will take a critical look at the current world of dental technologies as it relates to the restorative arena with close attention to the current marketplace of digital impressioning units and chair side restorative milling systems. While examining the in-office CAD/CAM technologies you will also get an overview of lab-based technologies that allow dentists to offer new materials without a large investment. This course will allow practitioners to understand the future of digital dentistry and realize their own interests. (Indirect)
AGD Subject code: 250 - Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
Lecture up to 5 hours
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Understand the evolution of CAD/CAM dentistry over the last 5 years.
Understand the pros and cons of the major in-office CAD/CAM technologies in the marketplace
Understand the financial impact of investing in CAD/CAM technology
Be given strategies to manage incorporation of these new technologies into clinical practice
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Dr. Parag Kachalia is the former vice chair of simulation, technology, and research, at the University of the Pacific. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Kachalia is also a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. In addition, he is a researcher, as well as a published author in the areas of dental technology, digital diagnostics, contemporary fixed prosthodontics, and financial management.
In 2017 Dr. Kachalia was selected as one of the Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry in the United States. He has lectured internationally in the areas of adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, photography, CAD/CAM technology, fixed prosthodontics, treatment planning, erosion, digital diagnostics, and generational marketing. Dr. Kachalia acts a consultant for many dental materials/dental technology companies and helps guide product development.
Dr. Kachalia is also a member of the Seattle Study Club Speakers Bureau and serves as a clinical evaluator for Kinra Dental Value Brands where he and five other evaluators streamline the buying process for dental professionals by reviewing and presenting products with high value. As a forward thinker, Dr. Kachalia is frequently interviewed regarding his vision of dentistry’s future. He believes his continual involvement in providing patient care as well as a role in academia has given him a unique balance that allows him to blend the best of both worlds.
Friday, October 17
Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte
1:00pm-5:00pm (meeting)
Cocktail hour and dinner to follow
**Note:this is an afternoon meeting followed by dinner**
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This course offers comprehensive insight on treating anterior and posterior aesthetic cases with direct composite and indirect ceramic restorations. Participants will learn bonding techniques, composite resin applications, and ceramic cementation. The focus will be on preparation design, material selection, and the steps necessary for successful cosmetic and functional outcomes. Emphasizing facially driven aesthetic treatment planning, this course will equip clinicians with the skills to achieve rewarding results for both patients and themselves.
AGD Subject code: 780- Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Lecture up to 4 hours
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Participants will be introduced to materials and methods to improve their performance, save time, and reduce their overhead and failures.
Discuss concepts and techniques in preparation design and bonding of direct and indirect restorations.
In depth review of procedure steps and workflow for direct and indirect aesthetic cases, with a focus on facially driven aesthetic treatment planning and smile design.
Understand important characteristics and criteria when selecting bonds, composites, and cements as they relate to bond strengths, handling, and color stability for long term success
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Dr. Matthew R. Miller is a national and international lecturer and has been published in multiple dental journals as well as authored several white papers on the subjects ofendodontics and restorative dentistry.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003, and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with High Distinction from New York
University College of Dentistry in 2007.
During his time at NYU, he was exposed to every specialty and was able to work hand-in-hand with some of the leading experts in cosmetic and implant dentistry. This allowed him to participate as a clinical team member in many complex interdisciplinary cases due to the large, diverse patient base in the city. Dr. Miller also received multiple awards including the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Award, the Northeastern Society of Periodontics Award, and was selected into the elite cosmetics honors program at The Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry. During his senior year, Dr. Miller was selected
as President of the NYU Aesthetic Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In private practice, he has been voted by his peers as one of the “Top 50 Dentists” in the Charlotte metro area for many years.
In 2016, Dr. Miller joined the Kerr Dental Endodontic Advisory Board and has been a member of their Restorative Advisory Board since 2019. He has been named a Key Opinion Leader in the industry and plays an important role in the development of dental materials, equipment, and technology. He also consults and lectures on 3D imaging technology, intraoral scanners and advancements in endodontic therapy, restorative techniques and materials including root canal file and obturation systems, cements, fillings, and bonding. Dr. Miller has been designated as a KaVo Master and featured in the KaVo Master Series. He serves as a clinical trainer for dentists and dental professionals. Dr. Miller is an active member of the Editorial Board and is a Clinical
Ambassador for The Dental Advisor working with companies in the areas of product
inception, development, and improvement.
Dr. Miller maintains a private group practice in Huntersville, NC, where he specializes in
cosmetic restorative and complex dental treatment. He serves as an Advisor for the
local chapter of the Seattle Study Club.
Wednesday, November 19
Hands on Digital Dentistry workshop
The Nash Institute
6:00pm
Streamlining your Delivery of Full Arch Implant Restorations
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This session will be both lecture and workshop, led by The Aurum Group. They will introduce to us the first Al Powered Complete Digital Full-Arch Workflow, including showcasing detailed clinical procedures and their results.
AGD Subject code: 690 – Implants
Lecture up to 2 hours; participative 1 hour
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In this interactive workshop you will learn how to:
• Implement the first Al powered scanning process for taking 100% accurate full arch digital implant impressions.
• Implement a full arch intraoral scanning protocol.
• Reduce clinical chair time to 60% of the conventional workflow.
• Eliminate conventional impression techniques, occlusion rims, and verification jigs from complete arch implant restorative procedures.
• Validate the accuracy of the scans prior to submitting the work order.
• Insert the definitive prosthesis.
Aurumtek Easy Pro Denture Conversion System
• Streamlined workflow to help simplify and reduce overall conversion time
• Showcase how Easy Pro workflow can be designed to integrate with other Aurumtek TI workflows
• Show how to install Aurumtek Easy Pro Denture Conversion System components.
Wednesday, December 10
Treatment Planning Session
Completed Case Reviews
Would we Treat the Same Way Now?
The Nash Institute
6:00pm
AGD Subject Code:149 multi-disciplinary topics
Lecture up to 3 hours
Wednesday, January 14
The Nash Institute
6:00pm
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Throughout the session, Nate and Taiseer will examine the esthetic and physical properties of both materials, diving into how various clinical techniques affect the final outcome. They will also discuss the advantages of composite resins, including tooth preservation, chairside shade matching, single-visit restorations, and cost-effectiveness for patients. The benefits of ceramic restorations, such as superior mechanical strength, enhanced optical properties, and the opportunity for custom design with dental technicians.
AGD Subject code:780- Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Lecture up to 3 hours
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Compare the physical and esthetic properties of different resin composite and ceramic materials, as well as best practices for bonding composite resins and ceramic restorations to ensure optimal results.
Discuss how various techniques, including shade matching, material handling, matrix selection, curing, and polishing, affect clinical outcomes.
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Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman is a Tenured Associate Professor and the Director of the Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and his PhD in Dental Materials (in collaboration with the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences at the University of Turku in Finland)
Dr. Sulaiman is a wet-handed clinician and a researcher who is passionate about bridging the gap between dental research and clinical application. Dr. Sulaiman’s research focus is on dental ceramics, adhesion, cements, color and appearance in dentistry, and biomimetics. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters.
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Dr. Nate Lawson is the director of the division of biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, and the program director of the biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in biomedical engineering in 2012. He has served as an investigator on more than 50 clinical and laboratory research grants, and published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and research abstracts. His research interests are the mechanical, optical and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials.
Join Drs Nate Lawson and Taiseer Sulaiman in a dynamic and engaging collaborative debate as they explore the strengths and limitations of composite resins and ceramics in tooth rehabilitation, particularly in the esthetic zone.
Friday February 13
The Nash Institute
8:00am – 1:00pm
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After a brief head and neck exam review, this course will cover common entities in oral pathology. Similar entities will be presented side by side, with differences shown to emphasize how to tell them apart. Discussion will include how to recognize precancerous lesions, malignancies and immunemediated diseases, as well as when to treat, how to treat, and when to refer. The session also includescommon radiographic findings with comparisons and interesting cases, going more in depth regarding common pathoses and treatment options.
AGD Subject Code: 730- Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, and Oral Pathology
Lecture up to 5 hours
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Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
• Confidently perform a head and neck/oral cancer screening exam.
• Differentiate benign lesions from precancerous and malignant lesions.
• Recognize key features that will help tell similar-appearing conditions apart
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Dr. Ashleigh Briody is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her DDS from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans and completed her residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University where she earned a certificate and master’s degree. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Dr. Briody currently practices oral pathology in a private practice, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, in Westerville, Ohio. The scope of her practice includes seeing patients clinically, diagnosing and managing oral disease, performing biopsies, CO2 laser ablation, and reading the tissue microscopically. Their practice accepts specimens from outside contributors including dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, ENTs, dermatologists, and others. When not in clinic, she enjoys lecturing about oral pathology all over the United States and spending time with her husband and three daughters
Wednesday, March 11
The Nash Institute
6:00pm
Treatment Planning Session
AGD Subject Code:149 multi-disciplinary topics
Lecture up to 3 hours
Wednesday, April 8
The Nash Institute
6:00pm
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In this seminar, Dr. Full will explore the intricate connections between sleep and immediate, intermediate, and long-term health outcomes. This session will highlight how sleep influences cognitive performance, oral health, and chronic disease development, shedding light on the critical role of sleep in overall health and well-being. Dr. Full will share actionable strategies to enhance sleep health, empowering participants to promote sustainable, long-term wellness.
AGD Subject Code: 149 multi-disciplinary topics
Lecture up to 3 hours
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Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
• Describe the multiple dimensions of sleep health and discuss how to measure them
• Understand the biological mechanisms connecting healthy sleep to proper cognitive functioning, optimal oral health, and minimizing risk of chronic disease development
• Identify effective strategies to improve sleep hygiene to improve overall health
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Dr. Kelsie Full is a behavioral epidemiologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Epidemiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Full completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa, followed by her master’s in public health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her PhD in public health from the University of California at San Diego. Dr. Full then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in cardiovascular epidemiology at the University of Minnesota.
With a robust research portfolio dedicated to identifying lifestyle strategies for healthy aging and chronic disease prevention, Dr. Full’s work is at the forefront of understanding the critical role of sleep in overall health. Her research program, funded by the National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer’s Association, and the Gates Foundation delves into the complex relationship between sleep and the development of cardiovascular disease-related outcomes, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Her recent research includes work featured in the New York Times highlighting the connection between poor sleep and atherosclerosis, an important indicator of cardiovascular risk.
Thursday, April 30th
Fin & Fino, Charlotte
Followed by Private tour on the Funny Bus
6:00pm
