Use the Filter Courses feature below to quickly identify Annual Session courses by target audience, that are free, or meet state license requirements. One hour of course attendance equals one CE credit.
The Michigan Dental Association is a nationally approved continuing education provider through the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). The current term of approval extends from Nov. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2023. The Michigan Board of Dentistry recognizes ADA CERP providers and will accept Michigan Dental Association credits toward license renewal.
Speaker: Judith S. Gordon, PhD
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 010
E-cigarette use has become an epidemic among adolescents and young adults in the United States. New information and research results are available on these products […]
Speaker: Lauren Johnson, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 750
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit health histories ahead of the course, and have these anonymously reviewed during the class. We will review together which […]
Speaker: Jeff Havens
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 010
This session concentrates on the human behaviors that have brought the patient experience to where it is today, then synthesizes those behaviors into four simple realities that […]
Speaker: Kristen Brogan
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 150
In this eye-opening session, Kristen Brogan, registered dietitian, superfood chef, and cookbook author will help you use food to combat mental health issues by addressing the power […]
Speaker: Thomas Lambert, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 550
COVID-19 has created turmoil, fear and confusion in dental practices across the country. Dr. Lambert’s timely program is a must for all doctors and their dental […]
Speaker: Peter Auster, DMD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 010
The world of dentistry is changing so fast. This uplifting, fun presentation is loaded with pearls focusing on new technologies, fabulous brand-new products to use (and […]
Speaker: Michael Zuroff, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 070
This program will focus on the key factors involved in endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning as well as the clinical considerations that guide the decision making […]
Speaker: Keith Washington
Fee: $49 per person
AGD Code: 550
This presentation will focus on best practices and examples of how to transform a dental office into a digital office to better serve the needs of […]
Speakers: Theresa S. Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS; Lawrence P. Garetto, PhD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 555
Perhaps no other episode in American history better represents the courage, determination, and dedication of ordinary […]
Speaker: Patrick Houlihan, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 550
This course is designed to provide the doctors and their management teams a plan to develop a “Practice Dashboard,” so that they can track their progress […]
Speaker: Elizabeth Shick, DDS, MPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 750
Providing dental care for patients with special health care needs can be both challenging and rewarding. With Autism Spectrum Disorder on the rise, dentists are […]
Speaker: Sanjay Chand, MD
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 010
This presentation will describe cannabis use by the dental patient with potential effects in the oral cavity. It will elaborate the modes of use, psychotropic action […]
Speaker: Lauren Johnson, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 150
The purpose of this course is to familiarize dental professionals with significant cardiac conditions that can be present in their patient populations, and learn how to […]
Speaker: Judith S. Gordon, PhD
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 010
E-cigarette use has become an epidemic among adolescents and young adults in the United States. New information and research results are available on these products […]
Speakers: Jeff Cormell; Nick Rulli
Fee: $29 per person
AGD Code: 550
Join us in an intimate setting where dentists will have the opportunity to discuss the various aspects of starting or acquiring […]
Speaker: Lauren Johnson, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 750
As our population continues to age, an increasing number of patients will develop physical and cognitive deficits, while many people in our communities are already living […]
Speaker: Kristen Brogan, RD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 150
Mindful dentistry is a proven system for using present moment awareness to bring the best out of your team, your clients and most importantly, yourself. As […]
Speakers: Thomas Lambert, DDS; Lori Totten, RDH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 690
This dynamic course presents new clinical protocols for implant maintenance. From a single tooth implant to the All on Four […]
Speaker: Peter Auster, DMD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 010
Imagine a “jumpstart” to revitalize your dentistry and your life. This fun presentation provides concrete tips to make each dental day a better one via new […]
Speaker: Michael Zuroff, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 070
This lecture will present the rationale and key factors in deciding between endodontics or implants.
Learning objectives:
Learn the role of success and failure rates in choosing endodontics […]
Speaker: Theresa S. Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 730
The word “diagnosis” is derived from Greek and it is literally translated “through knowledge.” This two-hour presentation is designed to reacquaint the oral […]
NOTE: This course is only offered live and will not be recorded.
Speaker: Sonya Hughes, CCDP
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 550
The reality is that we all have implicit bias (aka unconscious bias) — attitudes and […]
Speaker: Lawrence P. Garetto, PhD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 555
An ethical dimension in the care environment is present each and every time an oral health provider interacts with a patient. There is never a […]
Speaker: Sanjay Chand, MD
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 010
This presentation will describe cannabis use by the dental patient with potential effects in the oral cavity. It will elaborate the modes of use, psychotropic action […]
Speakers: Jeff Cormell; Nick Rulli
Fee: $29 per person
AGD Code: 550
The presentation will cover everything you’ll need to know to successfully plan for your future growth as a dental practice owner. […]
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Speaker: Jeff Havens
Fee: FREE
Seating Limit: 500
If you’ve ever been frustrated by how impossible it seems to employ four different strategies to manage four distinct generations, and if you’ve ever felt like you’re […]
Speaker: Brandy Ryan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 550
2020 was one of the toughest years for many of us. Every week brought a new challenge for you and your team. What human […]
Speakers: Paul Levi Jr., DMD; Rui Ma DMD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 490
This course will provide the participant an in-depth format for providing effective disease control periodontal therapy. Review […]
Speaker: Shakila Angadi, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 770
Discover the application of emotional intelligence as an applied skill to dental and business leadership. We will discuss the challenges faced by dentists and team members, […]
Speaker: Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 430
Dentists are able to perform a screening risk assessment and examination of infants’ mouths. Early care provides an opportunity to educate and inform parents […]
Speaker: Jennifer Cosey
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 566
The Eagle Associates HIPAA seminar will provide guidance for health care professionals regarding current issues relating to HIPAA compliance. This course is an interactive presentation that encourages […]
Course #32 | Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain: Demystifying the Mystery of ‘Phantom Tooth Pain’
Speaker: Seena Patel, DMD, MPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 340
Not all toothaches are caused by an odontogenic source. Unfortunately, these types of pain sources can be perplexing for both the patient and the dentist. […]
Speaker: Patrick Houlihan, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 550
After a turbulent 2020 year in dentistry, learn how to schedule for practice, personal, and financial success in this era of the “new normal.” Learn scheduling […]
Speaker: Phil Nieto
Fee: $29 per person
AGD Code: 550
Dental practices can be easy targets for embezzlers. This one-hour seminar discusses the unique exposures dental practices face, including insurance manipulation, credit card processing schemes, and […]
Speakers: Paul Levi Jr., DMD; Rui Ma DMD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 490
Prerequisite: Morning session
This course will provide an in-depth format of clinical therapy for effective disease control periodontal […]
Speaker: Jennifer Cosey
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 550
The Eagle Associates OSHA seminar will provide guidance for health care professionals regarding current issues relating to OSHA compliance. This course is an interactive presentation that encourages […]
Speaker: Christopher Smiley, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 550
Coding the right way will help assure practice success and avoid clerical errors that could be interpreted as abusive in a payer audit. This program will […]
Speaker: Shakila Angadi, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 770
This course will dive into the principles of empathetic listening and will review the physiology of human connection through emotional intelligence. The concepts of passive and […]
Speaker: Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 430
The model of anticipatory care guidance is valuable for general dentists and dental auxiliaries because its emphasis is preventive rather than restorative care. A […]
Speaker: Seena Patel, DMD, MPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
Many patients with orofacial pain disorders require pharmacologic intervention. Patient outcomes are dependent on appropriate medication selection, adverse effect profile, and method of administration. This course will […]
Where: Virtual Event
Fee: FREE
Virtual social interaction with entertainment. More details to come.
Sponsored by MDA Insurance and MDA Services.
Where: Virtual Event
Fee: FREE
This event is open to all attendees and celebrates dentistry and honors MDA President Dr. Stephen Meraw. Virtual recognition of Dr. Meraw’s administrative year, social interaction, and entertainment. More details to come.
Co-sponsored by […]
NOTE: This course is only offered live and will not be recorded.
Speaker: Scott Lipford, with Safety Plus
Fee: $90 per person
This emergency planning and response offering is designed specifically for today’s dental office. It meets the requirements […]
Speaker: Andre Mickel, DDS, MSD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 070
This is an exciting and fast-paced motivational seminar in state-of-the-art endodontics, science, and practice. After attending this session, participants will be able to put their […]
Speaker: Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 150
The use of dietary supplements has become commonplace in the United States. Some nutritional supplements have been shown through scientific investigation to benefit oral and […]
Speaker: Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 430
This seminar will provide to the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding the fascinating and emerging field of oral pathology […]
NOTE: The on-demand version of this course will not be available immediately after the conclusion of Annual Session.
Speakers: Todd Christy, DDS; Deb Peters, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 770
Leaders […]
Speakers: Ron Cash; Michael Glass
Fee: $29 per person
AGD Code: 550
This one-hour course will help you manage for improved profitability by providing guidance on how to establish a written billing policy for 2021 and beyond, as well […]
Speaker: Vincent Benivegna, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 340
Persistent opioid use after dental and surgical care is common. All practitioners should consider opioid best practices for the sake of optimal pain care for […]
NOTE: This course is only offered live and will not be recorded.
Speaker: Karen Burgess, MBA, CAE
Fee: FREE
As the dental profession faces challenges, such as COVID-19, that had never been previously imagined, organized […]
Speaker: Ted C. Schumann II, MBA, MSFCFP, AIF
Fee: $29 per person
AGD Code: 550
Dentistry is a bright and rewarding career. However, when it comes to finances, dentists are often unprepared to manage high debt […]
Speaker: Vincent Benivegna, DDS
Fee: $49/DDS; $29/Staff
AGD Code: 340
Persistent opioid use after dental and surgical care is common. All practitioners should consider opioid best practices for the sake of optimal pain care for […]
NOTE: This course is only offered live and will not be recorded.
Speaker: Scott Lipford, with Safety Plus
Fee: $90 per person
This emergency planning and response offering is designed specifically for today’s dental office. It meets the requirements […]
Speaker: Andre Mickel, DDS, MSD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 070
In Part II of this exciting and fast-paced motivational seminar attendees will delve deeper into endodontics state-of-the-art, science and practice. After attending this session, participants […]
Speaker: Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 150
A growing body of evidence now shows the direct link between nutrition and oral health. However, many dental professionals feel inadequately prepared to effectively counsel […]
Speaker: Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 430
This seminar will provide to the attendee the most common radiographic lesions that are presented in infants, children, and adolescents. The […]
Speakers: Todd Christy, DDS; Deb Peters, DDS
Fee: $89/DDS; $59/Staff
AGD Code: 550
In response to the overwhelming desire for component dental societies to develop the leaders around them, this course […]