Materials and Techniques for Direct Restorations
Dr. Nate Lawson

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.

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
Dr. Sam McKenna

A medical emergency in the dental office is an unexpected event. Dentists should be familiar with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common emergencies and train their staff so that each person knows what to do and can act promptly. Dr. McKenna will discuss measures to prepare the dental office for a medical emergency. Management of specific medical emergencies will be reviewed. Staff are welcome if you want to make sure your whole team is prepared. 

Chemical Dependency and Prescription Writing
Dr. David Tiner

This presentation on Chemical Dependency and Prescription Writing will define addiction and substance abuse. It will also help the participant understand the spiritual, emotional, and physiological aspects of the disease of addiction. Prescription writing will also be included in this presentation.

This 2-hour course will satisfy the Tennessee Board of Dentistry’s continuing education requirement for Chemical Dependency and Prescription Writing.

Healers vs. Stealers – How to Outsmart an Embezzler in Your Practice
David Harris

Forensic CPA and Private Investigator David Harris will use cases of dental practice embezzlement as teaching tools to help his audience learn how to efficiently protect their practices against employee theft.

This course is for dentists only.

Endodontic Nightmares & How to Wake Up From Them: Modern Management of Complications
Dr. Andrea Tsatalis

This lecture is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and clinical strategies necessary to recognize, prevent, and manage common endodontic complications. From missed canals and instrument separation to perforations and post-treatment issues, endodontic challenges can compromise treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The session combines clinical case examples, current best practices, and decision-making protocols to help attendees gain insight into the etiology of these complications, learn how to reduce their occurrence, and explore treatment modalities to effectively address them. This course aims to boost clinical confidence and improve long-term success rates in root canal therapy.