Eglin AEGD: Innovations in Dental Techniques and Procedures

Eglin AFB, FL US
February 12, 2025

Program Description: 

This live, in-person course reviews the most recent literature on composite repair vs. replacement, a novel technique for bone grafting, gingival condition with retraction paste vs. traditional cord techniques, laser dentistry compared to conventional caries removal, immediate dentinal sealing, the role of nanohydroxyapatite (n-Hap) in modern dentistry, current and trending tooth whitening techniques and their efficacy, and the use of sodium bicarbonate as a buffing agent for local anesthetics.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe basic composition, function, chemistry of composite resin.
  2. Name at least two techniques for bonding old composite resin.
  3. Describe benefits and risks of bonding to old composite.
  4. Compare and contrast uses for gingival retraction paste versus retraction cord.
  5. Summarize the benefits of dental lasers in the treatment of various oral health issues.
  6. Explain what immediate dentin sealing (IDS) is, and the science behind IDS and veneers.
  7. Summarize the rationale for application of IDS in modern dentistry.
  8. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of IDS.
  9. Discuss the benefits of use of nanohydroxyapatite in Preventative and Restorative Dentistry.
  10. Identify the applicability of sodium bicarbonate in buffering anesthesia.
  11. Describe available treatment options for whitening.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 2.00 continuing education credits

  • 2.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
02/05/2025
Course expires: 
02/26/2025
Event starts: 
02/12/2025 - 3:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/12/2025 - 5:00pm EST
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96 Dental Squadron
SGDR 340 Boatner Road
BLDG 2751
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
United States

Capt Joseph Corsten, DDS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Aleck J. Hernandez, B.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Arnold Hight, DDS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Kedric T. Norwood, B.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Rob Naemura, DMD. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Samantha Nixon, DDM. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Youjin Park, DDM. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sierra Perry, DDS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Daniel Reid, DMD, M.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 2.00 continuing education credits

  • 2.00 Certificate of Attendance
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