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2026 Participation Series
The Maryland Academy of General Dentistry's annual Participation Series brings you immersive, hands-on educational programming to help you keep your dental skills sharp and on point. The courses in the Participation Series are open to all and qualify for MasterTrack credit for those pursuing AGD Mastership. Click here to learn more about the MasterTrack Program.
Please Note: The Spring 2026 Program has been cancelled
FALL 2026 PROGRAM
Understanding What’s Possible...and What’s Not
Soft Tissue Concepts
for the Generalist
AGD 490 Periodontics
CE Credit: 8 or 16 Lecture/Participation
with Gordon Fraser, DMD
Soft tissue grafting doesn’t have to feel out of reach. This engaging, clinically focused seminar is designed for general dentists ready to better understand when and how these procedures succeed—whether you’re treating or referring. You’ll gain practical insight into how anatomy, tooth position, and bone support shape outcomes around teeth and implants, along with real-world perspectives you can immediately apply. Walk away more confident in your clinical decisions, clearer in your patient conversations, and better equipped to deliver results that strengthen both trust and your practice.
October 16, 2026
Maritime Conference Center
October 17, 2026
Maritime Conference Center
Dental Sleep Medicine:
Clinical Screening & Oral Appliance Therapy
AGD 730 -Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
CE Credit: 8 or 16 Lecture/Participation
with Sylvan Mintz, DDS
Sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea have profound implications for patient health and dentists are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact. This hands-on, clinically grounded seminar equips dental professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to screen for sleep apnea, collaborate effectively with physicians, and confidently implement oral appliance therapy in everyday practice. Designed for real-world application, this course empowers participants to integrate dental sleep medicine into comprehensive patient care.