Hawkeye CE Forum — A New Flagship Continuing Education Weekend
Join Iowa dentists, dental team members, faculty, and students for a new flagship continuing education experience featuring expert led sessions, hands on learning opportunities, and time to connect with colleagues.
Register here: https://apps.dentistry.uiowa.edu/CodCERegistration/Home/CELogin
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Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 16
1:30–2:30 p.m. Common Session (Galagan A & B) Broad-interest topic for all attendees
2:45–5:45 p.m. Track Sessions
6:00–8:00 p.m. Networking Social (Location TBD)
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Saturday, October 17
8:00–9:00 a.m. Common Session (Galagan A & B)
9:15–11:00 a.m. Track Sessions
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch & Poster Presentations
12:30–3:30 p.m. Track Sessions
4:00–6:00 p.m. Student Social (Location TBD
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Track Session Details
Operative Dentistry Track
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
Session Format: Lecture and hands-on workshop (limited capacity)
Schedule:
· Friday, October 16 | 2:45–5:45 PM Anterior Composite Restorations demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants; register for session #407 in CE portal for additional hands-on cost)
· 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; register for session #408 in CE portal for additional hands-on cost)
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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.
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Learning Objectives:
· Apply polychromatic layering techniques in anterior composite restorations
· Develop contouring, finishing, and polishing strategies for optimal esthetics
· Create and utilize custom shade guides in clinical practice
· Understand foundational concepts in oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea
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Pediatric Dentistry Track
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)
Schedule:
· Friday, October 16 | 2:45–5:45 PM
· Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM
· Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–3:30 PM
Sessions will be delivered in a rotating format throughout each block.
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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.
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Learning Objectives:
· Apply evidence-based approaches to common and complex pediatric dental cases
· Improve communication strategies with pediatric patients and caregivers
· Enhance clinical decision-making for patients with special health care needs
· Implement practical techniques to improve patient outcomes in pediatric dentistry
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Periodontics Track
Session Title(s):
Maxillary Sinus Augmentation (Hands-on demonstration)
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 (Hands-on)
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.
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Staff Sessions:
Continuing education designed for the entire dental team. Topics may include areas such as nutrition, patient de-escalation, mental health, and infection control. Specific session details will be announced.