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2027 SPEAKER SERIES

DECEMBER 3, 2027

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cure with Confidence:
From Composite to Crown

7L CE | AGD 610 Fixed Prosthodontics

with Jennifer Derse, DDS

Maritime Conference Center
Building 3 | Room A300
692 Maritime Blvd| Linthicum Heights

Lunch is provided

Course Description

The cure to curing disease and managing everyday restorative cases, from direct composites to full-coverage crowns requires consistency, confidence, and communication. Through a structured approach to diagnosis, material selection, and restorative processes, participants will learn how to make predictable restorative decisions and execute them efficiently in daily practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Apply a consistent approach to diagnosing common restorative conditions.

  • Develop predictable treatment plans for routine restorative cases.

  • Determine when to choose direct composite, indirect restorations, or full-coverage crowns.

  • Select appropriate restorative materials based on clinical needs and prognosis.

  • Apply principles of minimally invasive tooth preparation and sound restorative design.

  • Recognize common restorative pitfalls and develop strategies to prevent failure.

  • Integrate efficient, evidence-based workflows into everyday restorative practice.

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About Our Speaker

Jennifer Derse, DDS

Dr. Jennifer Derse is a nationally recognized cosmetic and restorative dentist, educator, mentor, and consultant with more than 20 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry, she has taught nationally and internationally on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, aligner therapy, treatment planning, and patient case presentation. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Director at Espire Dental, leading doctor mentorship, clinical calibration, and patient-experience strategy across multiple practices, and is also a mentor at the Kois Center.

Combining advanced clinical expertise with leadership and practice strategy, Dr. Derse helps dentists improve clinical predictability, team performance, case acceptance, and sustainable growth. Her perspective is informed by advanced leadership training through Harvard Business School Online, McKinsey Leadership, and The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, as well as firsthand experience helping build a multi-location dental organization. Her practical approach remains grounded in the realities of chairside dentistry and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

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REGISTRATION FEES

MAGD MEMBERS:

2027 Full Series - $550

2027 Single Seminar - $199

STAFF:

2027 Full Series - $150

2027 Single Seminar - $60

NONMEMBER:

2027 Full Series - $900

2027 Single Seminar - $325

STUDENT/RETIRED:

2027 Full Series - free

2027 Single Seminar - free

Please note, cancellations within 10 days of the seminar will receive a full refund. Cancellations under 10 days and no-shows will not receive a refund.

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