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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 (Location TBD)
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
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 Demonstration and hands-on session (limited to 4 participants)
- Saturday, October 17 | 9:15–11:00 AM Lecture session
- Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–3:30 PM 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
Full course details coming soon.
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.