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Schedule of Events

Friday, October 16, 2026

10.75 CE Credits Available for Full Program
1:30 PM   Common Session (Galagan A & B) Broad-interest topic for all attendees
2:30 PM   Break
2:45 PM   Track Sessions
5:45 PM   Break
6:00 PM   Networking Social at Tavern Blue 

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00 AM   Common Session (Galagan A & B)
9:00 AM   Break
9:15 AM   Track Sessions
11:00 AM   Lunch & Poster Presentations (food trucks will be on-site for purchase)
12:30 PM   Track Sessions
3:30 PM   Break
4:00 PM   Student Social (Location TBD)

A New Flagship Continuing Education Weekend

Featured Tracks Include:
  • Operative Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Staff Sessions
Join us for hands-on learning opportunities, expert led sessions, and time to connect with colleagues. 
 
Earn up to 10.75 CE credits over one weekend!

Operative Dentistry

Session Title(s):
  • Anterior Composite Restorations (title TBD)
  • Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea (title TBD)
Presenter(s):
  • Dr. Ahmad Alkhazaleh
  • Dr. Natalia Restrepo-Kennedy
Schedule:
  • Friday, October 16 | 2:45–5:45 PM Anterior Composite Restorations demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM Anterior Composite Restorations (lecture)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea (lecture)
  • Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–3:30 PM Anterior Composite Restorations demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants)
Course Description: 

This track provides both lecture-based learning and hands-on experience focused on esthetic and functional restorative dentistry. Participants will explore anterior composite restoration techniques and gain exposure to additional topics such as oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Emphasis is placed on practical application and techniques that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Periodontics

Session Title(s):
  • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation
  • Alveolar Ridge Restoration
  • Periodontics Lecture Series (topics TBD)
Presenter(s):
  • Dr. Sridhar Eswaran, Professor and Associate Program Director of the Graduate periodontics Program at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
  • Dr. Popi Stylianou, Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
  • Iowa Periodontics Faculty (TBD)
Schedule:
  • Friday, October 16 | 2:45-5:45 PM Maxillary Sinus Augmentation
  • Saturday, October 17 | 9:15-11:00 AM Alveolar Ridge Restoration
  • Saturday, October 17 | 12:30-3:30 PM Periodontics Lecture Series 
Course Description:

This track features both a hands-on workshop and a lecture focused on contemporary periodontics and implant site development. The hands-on course covers alveolar ridge preservation, including minimally invasive extractions, grafting techniques, and suturing for ridge stability. The lecture course focuses on maxillary sinus augmentation, emphasizing anatomy, diagnosis, and surgical approaches.

Additional presentations from Iowa periodontics faculty will also be included, with details to be announced.

 

Pediatric Dentistry

Session Title(s): 

Pediatric Dentistry Lecture Series (multiple topics)

Presenter(s): 

Faculty and staff from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, including:

  • Ms. Mary Akers
  • Dr. Matthew Geneser
  • Dr. Polly Iben
  • Dr. Amy Myers
  • Dr. Mike Kanellis
  • Dr. Kecia Leary
  • Dr. Jade Quearney
  • Dr. Heidi Steinkamp
  • Dr. Karin Weber-Gasparoni
Session Format: 

Short-format, interactive lectures (30–60 minutes each)

Course Description: 

This lecture series features fast-paced, interactive sessions covering a range of contemporary pediatric dental topics relevant to clinical practice. Designed for all oral health care providers who treat children, this track focuses on building confidence and enhancing clinical decision-making across a variety of patient scenarios, including those involving special health care needs.

Through case-based discussion and audience engagement, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to improve patient care, communication, and outcomes in pediatric dentistry.

Staff Sessions

Continuing education designed for the entire dental team. Topics may include areas such as nutrition, patient de-escalation, jurisprudence, mental health, and infection control. Specific session details will be announced.