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
Beauty and the Beast of Dental Esthetics
Date(s)Description
This presentation covers smile design, analyzing facial and dental features, color/material selection, and balancing esthetics with function. In short, it will outline a comprehensive approach to cosmetic dentistry, where technical skill and artistic vision combine to overcome challenges and create beautiful, healthy smiles.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the intricate details of the face, lips, gums and teeth to understand the core principles of esthetics.
- Recognize and understand the unique difficulties and limitations that come with the various types of esthetic challenges.
- Understand the techniques that help guide the patient and the dental lab toward achieving the desired final esthetic outcome.
Speaker Bio
LTC Steven E. Handel, DMD, FACP, FAAMP, FAGD, is a U.S. Army prosthodontist and academic leader. He has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications, serves as associate editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics and lectures internationally. A Temple University graduate (summa cum laude), he is board-certified, helped establish a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)–accredited prosthodontic advanced education in general dentistry residency program, completed a maxillofacial prosthodontics fellowship and currently serves as assistant program director of the U.S. Army Prosthodontic Residency.