CE COURSES

The IAG is pleased to partner with the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club to present the following CE course at a reduced rate for IAG members.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Wear and other Occlusal Problems for Complex Restorative Cases

Occlusal risk can be the hidden nemesis that destroys predictability and longevity. In many cases those risks are actually identifiable from the history present in the joints, the muscles, the teeth, and the patient’s presenting condition. This program illustrates and discusses recognizing and addressing those risks.

Learning Objectives:

1. An understanding of when the occlusion is a problem
2. The ability to identify the etiology of the problem
3. How to capture and plan for the patient’s occlusal patterns
4. How to design the therapeutic occlusion to deal with the problem

Functional Esthetics: Predictably Creating Lasting Beauty

Approaching every esthetic case with the confidence to successfully diagnose, treatment plan and execute it is liberating and calming. This program presents a process for making anterior restorative dentistry easier and more fun. You will leave with an understanding of the principles of Facially Generated Treatment Planning and their application.

Learning Objectives:

1. Facially generated planning guidelines
2. Integration of function with the esthetic plan
3. Minimizing the risks of occlusion
4. “Smooth” and its impact on success
5. Appropriate materials and their selection

SPEAKER

Dr. Gary Dewood

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Gary earned his D.D.S. in 1980 and in 2004 earned his MS at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He left full-time practice in 2003 to serve as clinical director at The Pankey Institute, a position he held until 2008. As a founding member of Spear Education, he served in many roles over the next 15 years. The company was acquired by a venture capital firm which chose to eliminate Gary’s position in 2023. Today he maintains a private practice in Glendale, Arizona, teaches in numerous workshops at The Pankey Institute and lectures extensively around the US. He is also a principal in Global Diagnosis Education, a bi-monthly online “study club” for all dentists looking to be confused at a higher level. Dr. DeWood lives in Cave Creek, Arizona with his wife of 46 years, Dr. Cheryl DeWood.

Date: May , 2025
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188

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The Terminal Dentition: Synchronization of Clinical & Laboratory Procedures

As in all medical fields, technology is having an impact in dentistry. Dental professionals are seeing an influx of new and improved technology that can help them be more efficient and effective in their practice. These technologies are present in the both the dental clinic and dental laboratory so a basic understanding of how they communicate is extremely important. This presentation will discuss some of the newer materials, technologies, and techniques, and how to blend them with analog modalities, to best suit our patients’ needs.

Learning Objectives:

1. Motivate the clinician to create a clear diagnosis.
2. Structure communication with the laboratory to facilitate surgical and prosthodontic planning.
3. Delivery of clinical outcomes based on synchronization of the surgeon, restorative dentist, and laboratory technician.

SPEAKER

Dr. Keith Phillips, DMD, MSD, CDT, FACP

Dr. Keith Phillips received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, a certificate in Prosthodontics with an M.S.D. from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and is also credentialed in IV Sedation Dentistry. A Prosthodontist is an expert in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures. Dr. Phillips is one of the few Prosthodontists in Washington who is Board Certified, achieved by successfully completing a series of rigorous exams administered by the American Board of Prosthodontics. After his postdoctoral training, Dr. Phillips became Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania as well as Chief of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Dr. Phillips returned to the University of Washington to become Director of the Graduate Program in Prosthodontics from 1996-2004. In 2014, he became the first dentist in Washington to earn a Certified Dental Technician credential, specializing in Implants. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Phillips is Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California. He lectures nationally and internationally, has extensive textbook and professional journal publications, and is a former Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

Date: June 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188