NCAGD Annual Meeting 2024

March 15-16, 2024

Location: 1000 Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 15, 2024

6:30 am - Registration Open
7:00 am - 7:50 am	Legislative Breakfast (Registration & Ticket Required
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open
TRACK 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Crown Lengthening Workshop with Pig Jaw Surgery (Hands-On) *Limited seating* James Kohner, DDS- Periodontist *This course has a separate workshop fee of $200
TRACK 2  8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Injection Molding and the Bioclear Technique for Composites Workshop (Hands-On) *Limited seating* David Carroll, DMD- Prosthodontist
TRACK 3 8:00 am – 4:00 pm	In-house End-to-End Restorative Workflows: Building your practice plan to maximize your investment in Digital Dentistry (Hands-On) Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD- General Dentist
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch with Group
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Happy Hour and Exhibitor Reception

Saturday, March 16, 2024

6:30 am - Registration Open
7:00 am - 7:50 am	Breakfast
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open
TRACK 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Soft Tissue Grafting Workshop with Pig Jaw Surgery (Hands-On)*Limited seating* James Kohner, DDS- Periodontist *This course has a separate workshop fee of $200
TRACK 2  8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Update to Dental Materials (Lecture) Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, M.A, Ph.D
TRACK 3  8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Anterior Implants & Smart Dental Conversion Systems  Kevin Lim, DMD, MS- Prosthodontist
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Business Lunch with Group
TRACK 4  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Practice Growth in a Changing Dental Market (Lecture) Gary Jones, DMD- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
TRACK 5 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Materials and techniques to improve posterior composites (Lecture) Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, M.A, Ph.D

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FRIDAY – TRACK 1 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Course Title Crown Lengthening Workshop with Pig Jaw Surgery

Course Description Crown extension is one of the most commonly required procedures in restorative dentistry, yet it is often underutilized. Enjoy an in-depth look at the evidence-based concepts and practical applications for Clinical Crown Lengthening and learn how to enhance predictability for your restorations and impressions. Gain the peace of mind that you are current in your treatment planning choices. Techniques are discussed for both Functional and Esthetic Crown Lengthening. Including: how to handle hard and soft tissues; proper surgical techniques; preservation of esthetics in the final tissue contours; and relocation of all structures that comprise the biologic width, namely: sulcus, junctional epithelium, connective tissue fibers, and bone. This course includes hands-on exercises and many case illustrations, plus two video demonstrations of surgical technique. The full day workshop offers the opportunity to practice these procedures on pig jaws and anatomically correct models. The workshop is suitable for clinicians with or without surgical experience, who want to do some or most of their own crown extensions or just want to know more about the subject. Participants will learn: 

• How to make predictable impressions every time
• Why crowns come loose and how to prevent it
• Methods that save chair time and increase profit
• Causes of red gum tissue around margins
• How to diagnose esthetic crown lengthening
• To understand the Gummy Smile
• How to coordinate surgery with restorative procedures

AGD Subject Code: 490 or 670

Credit Hours: 8.0 Participation

Biography – James Kohner, DDS Dr. James Kohner presents courses on Crown Lengthening and Soft Tissue Grafting to a wide range of audiences across the US and in 8 foreign countries. His presentations focus on restorative and esthetic principles that participants can use in their practices immediately. Dr. Kohner is a leading specialist in the periodontal world of dental health. He is an expert in the management of periodontal infection using non-surgical methods, as well as being current on the latest procedures relating to surgical therapy. He has presented at the American Academy of Periodontology meetings for many years, and presented lectures at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. With over 35 years in the private practice of Periodontics and more than 20 years teaching, Dr. Kohner has the experience to make his courses meaningful. If your goal is to learn about what it takes to deliver new procedures to your patients and improve your restorative results at the same time, then his programs will give you the information you need.

FRIDAY – TRACK 2 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Course Title: Injection Molding and the Bioclear Technique for Composites Workshop (Hands-On)

Course Description Get started with Bioclear and the Bioclear Method in this live, hands-on workshop with Bioclear Certified instructors. The Bioclear Method allows you to create predictable, repeatable, outcomes that look natural when using composite. By offering a compelling minimally invasive alternative that meets a patient’s needs and exceeds their expectations, you will no longer have to turn to implants or computer-assisted ceramics. Diastema closures, black triangle closures, Class II, III, and IV composite restorations are just the start of what can be done with the Bioclear Method. Learn first-hand from Bioclear Certified Instructors as they introduce attendees to the benefits of the Bioclear Method.

Learning Objectives:

• Build familiarity with the principles of warmed composite
• Learn the injection molding technique using warmed flowable and paste composite resin
• Discover the benefits of injection molding into special Black Triangle matrices
• Close a black triangle and create a mirror-like finish with invisible margins
• Understand how to avoid common mistakes that lead to less-than-satisfactory results when performing anterior composites
• Receive an updated, hands-on evaluation of modern matrices, wedges, and separators
• Learn and perform the three steps to achieve rock-solid posterior composite contacts

AGD Subject Code: 250

Credit Hours: 8.0 Participation

Biography – David Carroll, DMD Dr. David Carroll is a fervent believer in specialized care. “Patients, especially those who need advanced care, benefit more from a dentist with a specialized concentration.” Dr. Carroll is an expert in dental implants and patients receive the benefit of his extensive expertise and passion for the specialty. His relaxed, warm chairside manner combined with his specialized skill has earned him the respect of colleagues and loyalty of patients. Dr. Carroll is also a leader in innovation, and an early adopter of ground breaking technology like the T-Scan III used by less than 5% of offices in South Florida. His attention to new developments that can improve the comfort and outcomes of patients has made him one of the most sought after dentists in the region. “It is important to be attentive to the changes in the industry because advances can improve care, lessen discomfort and increase the predictability of procedures. I adopt new techniques and materials not because they are new and shiny but because they will improve the care of patients.”

FRIDAY – TRACK 3 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Course Title:In-house end-to-end restorative workflows: Building your practice plan to maximize your investment in digital dentistry

Course Description: Digital dentistry technologies and techniques have evolved substantially in recent years, allowing for more complex in-office workflows. In this course, Dr. Jennifer Bell will review two clinical scenarios where the use of an intraoral scanner expedites the delivery of direct anterior restorations and digitally fabricated removable dentures in a more predictable and efficient way. Dr. Jennifer Bell will explain the process step by step, featuring multiple clinical cases for us to work on together in a hands-on experience with both direct restorative and removable applications. Each of the elements will be presented with a theory-based approach, then evolving to a practical activity to demonstrate the techniques. The comprehensive hands-on portion covers initial scanning protocol, Exocad restoration design, 3D printing, and direct injected template restorations made in the mouth. You will discover:

• The advantages of digital scanning to improve treatment planning and case acceptance of restorative procedures
• Restorative applications for every part of the practice including indirect, direct, removable and implant procedures
• How to add value to your workflow with exocad chairside solutions and 3D Printing

AGD Subject Code: 730

Credit Hours: 8.0 Participation

Biography – Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD A native North Carolinian, Dr. Jennifer Bell earned her undergraduate and doctoral degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently owns two practices in the Raleigh, NC area where she practices full time. Dr. Bell is a graduate of the Kois Continuum and a fellow in both the Academy of General Dentistry and International College of Dentists. Dr. Bell is active in the Academy of General Dentistry where she serves on the Dental Practice Council, Government Evaluation and Review Committee, and as a National Spokesperson. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Bell is busy raising three kids with her husband Brian.

SATURDAY – TRACK 1 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Course Title: Soft Tissue Grafting with Pig Jaw Surgery

Course Description Learn evidence-based solutions for the soft tissue challenges you face on a daily basis, and how to cover those exposed roots and predictably stop recession. In this workshop, methods are illustrated to solve those problems and enhance your restorative results. Gain peace of mind knowing the gingiva stays in place by the margins of newly placed esthetic crowns.Participants will experience an in-depth look at the concepts and practical applications for both Free Gingival and Connective Tissue Grafts.

• Gingival Grafts create zones of attached gingiva where neither root coverage nor esthetics are factors.  They provide a predictable way to stop recession from progressing.
• Connective Tissue Grafts are useful for total root coverage in cases of severe recession, especially in the maxilla where esthetics are important.

The full day workshop offers the opportunity to practice both procedures on pig jaws. This workshop is for dentists who want to offer soft tissue grafting or learn more about enhancing esthetic restorative results.  The course includes hands-on exercises and many case illustrations, plus two surgical videos of the grafting procedure will be shown. Participants will learn:

• Diagnostic criteria for each graft
• To gain root coverage
• To predictably stop recession, or to prevent it in the esthetic zone
• Step-by-step harvesting, placing and suturing
• Step-by-step use of specialized instruments

AGD Subject Code: 490 or 670

Credit Hours: 8.0 Participation

Biography – James Kohner, DDS Dr. James Kohner presents courses on Crown Lengthening and Soft Tissue Grafting to a wide range of audiences across the US and in 8 foreign countries. His presentations focus on restorative and esthetic principles that participants can use in their practices immediately. Dr. Kohner is a leading specialist in the periodontal world of dental health. He is an expert in the management of periodontal infection using non-surgical methods, as well as being current on the latest procedures relating to surgical therapy. He has presented at the American Academy of Periodontology meetings for many years, and presented lectures at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. With over 35 years in the private practice of Periodontics and more than 20 years teaching, Dr. Kohner has the experience to make his courses meaningful. If your goal is to learn about what it takes to deliver new procedures to your patients and improve your restorative results at the same time, then his programs will give you the information you need.

SATURDAY – TRACK 2 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Course Title: Update to Dental Materials

Course Description: 90% of crowns and bridges are now fabricated from a ceramic material according to a report from one of the largest US dental laboratories.  Ceramic materials do not handle the same as metal-based restorations and improper selection or handling can lead to premature failure.  This course will teach you how to select and handle different types of ceramic materials that are currently used in dentistry that will be much less confusing than typical marketing rhetoric.  The ability to bond these dental ceramics allows the practitioner to perform more conservative tooth preparations.  As there are many different types of dental ceramics available (zirconia, lithium disilicate, porcelain, processed composite, etc), determining the correct protocol for each type of ceramic can be confusing.  This lecture aims to simplify the process of bonding ceramics and provide the clinician with a protocol that can be used to bond any type of dental ceramic.  In this course, we will review the best clinical practices based on research studies conducted at the UAB School of Dentistry and provide pearls for you to take back to the office.

Course objectives

1. Review the different types of dental ceramic materials
2. Choosing a ceramic material for anterior restorations
3. Preparation and design considerations for posterior crowns and bridges
4. Strategies to adjust, polish and cut off ceramic crowns
5. Review the indications for bonding dental ceramics
6. Present a protocol for preparing the surface of ceramic crowns (ie etching, sandblasting, priming, cleaning)
7. Classify the types of cements used for adhesive bonding

AGD Subject Code: 010

Credit Hours: 4.0 Lecture

Biography – Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD Nathaniel Lawson DMD PhD is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. 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 over 75 research grants, published over 200 articles, abstracts, book chapters, and periodicals related to dental materials. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He was the 2016 recipient of the ADA Stanford New Investigator Award, the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship, and the 2020 Mentor of the Year Award from the American Association of Dental Research. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice. 

SATURDAY – TRACK 3 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Course Title: Anterior Implants, when is too early? (1.5 hours)

Course Objectives

• A look at when implants should be utilized in younger patients. 
• Things to consider when utilizing anterior implants
• Mistakes that can occur during anterior implant treatment
• Alternatives to anterior implant treatment

Course Title: Smart Dental Conversion Systems (2.5 hours)

Course Objectives This is a short lecture on how to use the smart denture conversion system for full arch implant conversions. Hands on denture conversion utilizing the smart denture system on a stone cast.

AGD Subject Code: 610 

Credit Hours: 4.0 Participation

Biography– Kevin Lim, DMD, MS Dr. Lim completed his BS in Biological Sciences at the University of California in Irvine. After some time away from academics he decided to pursue a career in the field of dentistry and completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. He would spend an additional two years in Philadelphia at Einstein Medical Center completing a hospital-based general practice residency including an additional chief residency year. In 2014, along with his wife Kimberly and infant twin girls, Kayley and Adeline, Dr. Lim moved to the great state of North Carolina where he completed his Certificate and Master’s degree in Prosthodontics at University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill followed by an additional fellowship in oral implantology. His surgical experience would grow to include the unexpected delivery of his son, Zachary, within their home in Chapel Hill. From 2018-2019, Dr. Lim served at as full-time clinical assistant professor in the Prosthodontic section of the Division of Comprehensive Oral Health at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill where he was heavily involved in the predoctoral implant curriculum and the graduate prosthodontics training program. In addition to being the newest prosthodontist at Cary Prosthodontics, Dr. Lim still serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the UNC-Adams School of Dentistry. His interest lies in the utilization of digital workflows in planning and executing full mouth rehabilitations to better ensure greater treatment predictability and satisfaction for patients. Outside the field of dentistry, Dr. Lim and his family stay busy exploring all the sites, activities and food that North Carolina has to offer. They look forward to welcoming the addition of their baby girl in December.

SATURDAY – TRACK 4 – 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Title: Practice Growth in a Changing Dental Market (Lecture)

Course Description: This course is intended for both general dentists and specialists. We will explore the current challenges in the dental market and discuss marketing strategies to assist in practice growth. Basic marketing principles will be explained, and practical applications presented. Emphasis will be placed on the customer/patient experience, traditional marketing platforms, and digital marketing channels to include Google search rankings, website optimization, use of social media platforms, and strategies to obtain 5-star reviews.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand basic marketing concepts and their application in the dental market
• Identify marketing moments during the patient’s office experience
• Be able to describe traditional and digital promotional channels and their relation to dental marketing
• Identify ways to obtain more 5-star reviews and address the negative review

AGD Subject Code: 310

Credit Hours: 4.0 Lecture

Biography – Gary Jones, DMD Dr. Gary T. Jones is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon who has focused his practice on helping those in need of jaw reconstructive surgery and implant dentistry. As a highly-trained dental specialist, Dr. Jones is uniquely qualified to provide the surgical solution needed to restore a beautiful smile and reestablish oral health, whether a patient requires one tooth, multiple teeth, or all their teeth replaced. Dr. Jones hails from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Summa Cum Laude, where he was awarded the distinction of “University Scholar”. He then completed his doctorate studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. His residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery was completed at the Medical College of Virginia. Service in the U.S. Army brought Dr. Jones to Fayetteville. He began his medical career as a staff surgeon at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg. While there, he received The Meritorious Service Medal. He is also the founder and director of the Fayetteville Implant Dentistry Study Club and the Central Carolina Dental Continuum. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Jones has called North Carolina home for over 22 years. A family man at heart, he devotes his time outside of his busy practice to his four wonderful children.

SATURDAY – TRACK 5 – 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Title: Materials and techniques to improve posterior composites (Lecture)

Course Description: Posterior composite restorations remain the bread-and-butter procedure of many general dentists.  Although this procedure may seem trivial, there are many clinical factors which lead to a long-lasting restoration, including diagnosis, isolation, caries removal, cavity preparation, use of liner, matrix and wedge placement, bonding technique, composite placement, and finishing and polishing.  This course aims to review the techniques for each of these steps based on current evidence.

Course objectives

1. Discuss treatment guidelines for interproximal caries and caries removal endpoints.
2. Discover materials and techniques to promote a long lasting adhesive bond and create a well-adapted restoration.
3. Analyze matrix utilization and contouring instruments to achieve a tight and well-contoured contact.

AGD Subject Code: 010

Credit Hours: 4.0 Lecture

Biography – Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD Nathaniel Lawson DMD PhD is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. 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 over 75 research grants, published over 200 articles, abstracts, book chapters, and periodicals related to dental materials. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He was the 2016 recipient of the ADA Stanford New Investigator Award, the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship, and the 2020 Mentor of the Year Award from the American Association of Dental Research. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice. 

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