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.

Start at 9:00am
Lunch provided at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finish at 3:00pm.

Course Description

A practical session focused on treating orthodontic relapse and minor tooth movement
with extreme efficiency.

What We Will Cover

I will share the "easy stuff" I’ve learned to make minor ortho cases profitable and stress-
free. We will focus on:

• Simple Aligner Solutions: Techniques so straightforward that any clinician
  can implement them.
• Workflow Options: Learn how to design cases in BlueSky Bio and choose
  between in-office production (printing models/thermal vacuum matrix) or
  outsourcing to an ortho lab -you can send to any ortho lab in the country,
  including Glidewell or my lab.
• Profitability and Efficiency: I’ll share the "tricks" I use to ensure these cases stay profitable, including a breakdown of how I bill for these services.

Interactive Case Study: Send Me Your Files

To make this session as hands-on as possible, I want to work on your cases. Please
upload STL files of a patient to a Dropbox which I will provide. During the meeting, I will
demonstrate exactly how to straighten teeth using BlueSky Bio software.

SPEAKER

Dr. Karl Hoffman

Private Practice – Lacey, WA (Est. 1995)

• Current President of the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club (Founding
  member since 1993; meets 10x annually).
• DDS: University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Orthodontic Training and Education:

• Orthodontic Foundations: Straight-Wire Seminars with Dr. Walter Brehm.
• Course Series: Academy of Airway and Gnathologic Orthopedics (AAGO).
• Active Member: Northwest Orthopedic Gnathologic Seminar (1994–2020).

Orthodontic Clinical Focus

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Early childhood development utilizing Crozat appliances.
• Adult Orthodontics: Current focus on clear aligner therapy utilizing Blue Sky Bio
  Planner with 22 years of previous Invisalign experience.
• Gnathologic Principles: Integration of functional occlusion and airway health in
  orthodontic treatment.

Professional Affiliations

• International Academy of Gnathology (IAG)
• R.V. Tucker Study Clubs
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD)
• Academy of Operative Dentistry (AOD)
• Tacoma Implant Study Club

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188

MiYO® Color: Predictable Esthetics for Modern Ceramic Restorations (Hands-On Course)

Course Description

This hands-on course introduces clinicians to the MiYO® Liquid Ceramic System as a predictable, efficient method for achieving high-level esthetics on monolithic ceramic restorations. Designed for dentists seeking greater control over shade, value, translucency, and surface characterization, this program demonstrates how MiYO Color can replace or supplement traditional stain-and-glaze and porcelain layering techniques.

Through didactic instruction and guided hands-on exercises, participants will learn practical workflows for applying MiYO Color to zirconia and other ceramic substrates to create lifelike, durable restorations with minimal thickness. Emphasis is placed on understanding optical properties, color theory, and firing protocols to ensure consistent, repeatable results in everyday clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the optical principles of value, chroma, translucency, and fluorescence as they relate to MiYO Color and ceramic esthetics.
2. Identify appropriate clinical indications for using MiYO Color on monolithic zirconia and other ceramic restorations.
3. Demonstrate proper MiYO Color application techniques, including layering, effect
   placement, and wet-on-wet blending.
4. Apply MiYO Color to modify shade and value predictably while maintaining minimal
   material thickness.
5. Implement firing protocols and finishing strategies to achieve consistent esthetic
   outcomes.

What Actually Matters: Leadership, Relationships, and Dentistry Beyond Insurance

Course Description

This half-day lecture is designed for early-career dentists across disciplines, including general dentists and prosthodontists, who are developing their clinical identity while learning to lead teams and build durable patient relationships. Drawing on Dr. Michael Fling’s work in restorative dentistry, mentorship, and practice leadership, the program focuses on the core elements that consistently determine success in practice—regardless of specialty: leadership clarity, professional confidence, and trust-based care.

Participants will explore how dentists can establish authority with staff, communicate effectively with patients, and avoid allowing insurance structures to dictate either clinical decision-making or professional self-worth. Emphasis is placed on dentistry as a relationship-centered profession, where the perceived value of care is shaped more by communication, consistency, and credibility than by fee schedules.

The lecture also addresses the importance of study club membership as a foundational component of professional development. Attendees will examine how participation in study clubs supports clinical calibration, strengthens diagnostic confidence, and provides peer mentorship—particularly valuable for early-career dentists managing complex cases, interdisciplinary care, or prosthodontic treatment planning.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply leadership and communication principles that help early-career dentists establish credibility with staff and patients, while maintaining consistency in clinical and professional standards.
2. Explain the value of comprehensive dental care—including complex restorative and prosthodontic treatment—in a way that builds trust and commitment independent of dental insurance limitations.
3. Describe how active study club participation contributes to clinical growth, peer accountability, and long-term professional confidence for dentists at all stages of practice.

SPEAKER

Dr. Michael Fling

Date: March 13, 2026
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

Mark your calendars!

September 10-12th, 2026

We are excited to announce that the 32nd Congress of the International Academy of Gnathology will be held on September 10-12th, 2026 at the Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington!  Mark you calendars and invite colleagues to another meeting of learning and camaraderie as we explore the future of dentistry!