Schedule of Events

Check in and breakfast will begin at 8:00 am, with a welcome from Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD at 8:30 am. Continuing Education will begin at 8:45 am, and all three hours must be attended to receive credit.

Continuing Education

 
Contemporary Dental 3D Printing 
Gregory Bennett, DMD 
Assistant Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry

This session will focus on 3D printing in dentistry, what is available today, what is on the horizon, and the new capabilities that 3D printing can bring into the dental office. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the overall process of 3D printing from taking a 3D file through to the end-use product. 
2. Recognize how 3D printing can be an adjunct or replacement technology in your office.
3. Prepare to implement 3D printing in a contemporary dental practice. 

Check in and breakfast will begin at 8:00 am, with a welcome from Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD at 8:30 am. Continuing Education will begin at 8:45 am.

Continuing Education

Innovations in Dental Technology: Looking Towards the Next 125 Years 
Presented by: Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS, Associate Professor, UNMC College of Dentistry West Division Dental Hygiene Program, Gering, Nebraska

Explore the latest developments in dental technology and their applications in modern dental care and dentistry. The course will cover the evolution and current practical applications of technologies such as advanced anesthesia techniques, digital radiology, 3D scanning and printing, lasers, simulation, and artificial intelligence (AI). Gain insights into these current technologies and explore their potential future integration in dental practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss digital technologies' evolution and current applications in dental hygiene, including advanced anesthesia techniques, digital radiology, 3D scanning/printing, lasers, and simulation.
2. Explore advancements of different technologies, such as AI, in areas of clinical implications, such as radiologic interpretation, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use.
3. Assess the impact of technological integration on patient care outcomes, practice efficiency, and ethical responsibilities in dental hygiene and clinical practice.

The Periodontal Co-Therapist: Practical Periodontal Therapy to Retain the Natural Dentition
Presented by: Timothy Hempton, DDS, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

In addition to providing patient care, dental hygienists educate and advise their patients regarding their periodontal diagnosis, etiology/risk factors, proposed therapeutic options and the treatment experience. This program will present documentation of various clinical cases treated with non- surgical therapy and surgical therapy.  These cases will illustrate how practical periodontal therapy can be utilized to provide health, restore the periodontium and improve esthetics for our patients. Scientific evidence supporting the periodontal therapy used in each clinical case is examined. 

Learning Objectives

1. Review how systemic and local risk factors affect the diagnosis and prognosis of periodontal disease.
2. Review the impact of non-surgical therapy on the subgingival biofilm and the value of adjunctive therapy.
3. Describe the limitations of non-surgical debridement and indications for surgical intervention i.e. periodontal regeneration procedures. 

Speaker: John Baylor

Since 1994, John Baylor has been the radio voice of Nebraska Volleyball, announcing 5 Husker National Championships.

classmates. 

• Lincoln Children’s Zoo – https://www.lincolnzoo.org  
• International Quilt Museum – https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/visit  
• Self-guided tours of Memorial Stadium – https://huskers.com/tours 
• Tour of the Nebraska State Capitol - https://capitol.nebraska.gov/visit/public-tours  
• James Arthur Vineyard - https://jamesarthurvineyards.com/visit  

This event will feature food, beverages, award presentations, honor class recognition, musical entertainment and dancing, and a special program to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the College.

The event fee includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket.

More details to come.

Event fee includes appetizers and one drink ticket. A cash bar will be available.

Due to overwhelming response and limited space, this event is sold out.

The tailgate will open four hours before game time and registered guests may come and go. Tailgate admission is $15 per person, and food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Pre-registration for the tailgate is required for space planning purposes.  

As of July 1, the game time has not been announced. It will be at either 11 am, 2:30 pm or 3 pm.

The College of Dentistry Alumni Board has a block of 30 tickets to the football game available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are only available to be purchased in pairs at a total cost of $140.

As of August 20, the game time has not been announced. It will be at either 11 am, 2:30 pm or 3 pm.