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 Maine 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. 

We offer exceptional programming throughout the year. We also encourage you to check out the following programs available to our members including:

NECADE

New England Master Track

New England Masters Study Club

ACLS for Dentists 2023

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. 

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Face Forward: Matrixing Strategies

Date(s)
Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Arthur R. Volker, DDS, MSc, MSEd, FAGD, FACD, DCMID
Subject: 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, April 14: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, and Dental Assistants 
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)

Description

The purpose of a matrix is to function as a shape-former and facilitate the placement of materials such as amalgam or composite resin. Many options are available in terms of material selection and scope; this course will discuss various matrixing options as applied to anterior or facial composite restorations. Specifically, metal and plastic matrices will be discussed, as well as sectional and “full-contour” ones.

Learning Objectives 

  1. Discuss composite material options.
  2. Gain familiarity with esthetic criteria.
  3. Understand the advantages of using heated composite.
  4. Employ strategies for the use of metal and plastic sectional and full-contour matrices.

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Speaker Bio  

Arthur R. Volker, DDS, MSc, MSEd, FAGD, FACD, DCMID, graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He completed a Master’s in prosthodontics from the University of Siena. He is in private practice in New York, where he is also the owner of DigiDent Laboratory. Volker has published articles and lectures nationally and internationally on such topics as cosmetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry, dental materials and digital dentistry.


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