Continuing Education

You value your education — that’s why we continue to keep our offerings relevant to your practice and tailored specifically to fit the general dentist’s needs.

Membership at Alaska AGD means full access to high-quality continuing education (CE) courses you can take in your pursuit of Fellowship (FAGD), Mastership (MAGD), Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) awards, or simply to stay on top of your profession. 

As a member, you have full access to our live and on-demand webinars as well as our free CE program, which includes up to six complimentary webinars for every AGD member. 

 

Upcoming National AGD Events

Occlusal Medicine: Why Haven’t You Been Taught This Stuff?

Date(s)
Nov. 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ian W. Tester, DDS, MSc
Subject: 180 Myofascial Pain/Occlusion
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, Nov. 4: 7–8 p.m. CST
Audience: Dentists, Residents, Students
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)

Description

This webinar introduces the topics of occlusal medicine and functional dentistry and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment-planning in all aspects of dentistry.

Learning Objectives 

  • Understand the terms occlusal medicine and functional dentistry.
  • Recognize the importance of function and the steps necessary to ensure it is optimized.
  • Know how to recognize dysfunction.
  • Know how to diagnose and treatment-plan simple and complex cases.

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Speaker Bio  

Ian W. Tester, DDS, MSc, is a member of numerous dental organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He practices general dentistry in St. Catharines, Ontario, with a focus on treating the complex patient using interdisciplinary treatment. In 2004, he received a master’s degree in dental sciences from Donau University in Krems, Austria, studying with Dr. Rudolf Slavicek. Tester lectures internationally and is a senior clinical instructor in the advanced prosthodontic therapy program with the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry.  

 

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