2025 Oklahoma Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and OU College of Dentistry Joint Continuing Education
Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Caries Lesions and Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth
Presented By: Dr. Vineet Dhar
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025; 8:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Registration: 8:30 a.m. (Breakfast Provided)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Nicholson Tower, Conference Room A, 1000 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK
Registration:
OAPD Members: $100
Non-OAPD Dentists: $150
Residents/Students: $0
Hygienists/Assistants/Team Member: $75
OUCOD Faculty/Staff: $25
Registration has closed.
The Oklahoma Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the OU College of Dentistry presents special invited guest lecturer Vineet K. Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD, FAAPD, FDSRCS (Eng), FICD, FACD.
He will give two presentations entitled:
Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Caries Lesions and Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth
Dr. Dhar holds multiple positions at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, including clinical professor and chair of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, and assistant dean of postgraduate and professional studies. He currently serves as aDirector of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). Within the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Dr. Dhar is a member of both the Editorial Board of the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry and the Evidence-Based Dentistry Committee. He also acts as a consultant for the Council on Scientific Affairs and the Council on Postdoctoral Education. Additionally, he leads the Science Committee for the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD). His work focuses on integrating evidence-based dentistry into education and patient care. Dr. Dhar contributes his expertise to AAPD, IAPD, and ADA expert panels, helping to develop evidence-based clinical recommendations.
Dr. Dhar's presentation will be in the Nicholson Tower, which is on the corner of 13th Street and Stonewall at 1000 NE 13th St on the OU Health Science Center campus. We will meet in Conference Room A. Registration and breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., program starts at 9:00 a.m. and will run to 12:00 pm.
The deadline to register is March 21, 2025.
3 hours of C.E. will be offered for the morning presentation.
Presented By: Joseph J. Massad, DDS
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Credit Hours: 5
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Breakfast provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry, Room 163
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $399
Clinical/Administrative Team: $99
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Full-arch prosthetic dentistry has evolved dramatically with advancements in technology, materials, and clinical techniques. This comprehensive lecture, led by Dr. Joseph Massad, will guide participants through the essential principles of complete dentures, the transition to implant-supported overdentures, and the latest fixed prosthetic solutions. The session will cover digital workflows, material selection, CAD/CAM integration, and key clinical protocols for achieving predictable and long-lasting restorations. Through in-depth discussions and case studies, attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing treatment outcomes, improving patient satisfaction, and incorporating modern techniques into their practice.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundational principles of complete denture fabrication and patient assessment.
- Identify key materials such as zirconia, acrylic, and hybrid prosthetics and their clinical applications.
- Learn step-by-step protocols for achieving optimal fit, function, and aesthetics in full-arch restorations.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Joe Massad has lectured literally around the world. Named one of the top clinicians in CE for the years 2001 through 2024 by Dentistry Today. Dr. Massad holds faculty positions at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry,
Memphis Tennessee, an adjunct associate faculty with the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and an adjunct associate professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Massad is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and Regent of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics. He is a lifetime member of the ADA, a member of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics, an honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontics, and awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Implant Dentistry in 2019. In 2022 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Prosthodontics from the Indian Prosthodontist Association. Dr. Massad practices privately in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Register for the course here.
No refunds issued. Credit may be extended to another course. We reserve the right to cancel the course if the need arises.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Carolyn Kittell, D.D.S.
Date: May 30 - 31, 2025
Credit Hours: 16
Registration: 7:30 am
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $1,750
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Explore modern approaches to creating stunning veneers: blending artistry and precision. This course will guide you through essential techniques and strategies to achieve predictable aesthetic outcomes.
Course Objectives:
- Master the art of consultation by building trust and confidence with your patients to enhance case acceptance.
- Enhance your skills in treatment planning for veneer cases.
- Understand the principles of smile design to achieve harmonious and natural-looking results.
- Gain insights into material selection, color theory, and morphology for optimal esthetic success.
- Apply guidelines for achieving ideal veneer preparation design.
- Develop an understanding of structured systems and efficient workflows for managing cosmetic cases.
- Learn how to collaborate effectively with your lab, whether in-house or external, to elevate outcomes.
- Understand the importance of provisionals and their role in achieving successful final outcomes for your cases.
- Build your confidence in finishing lithium disilicate restorations, including techniques for staining and glazing.
- Discover helpful tips for a seamless veneer insertion process.
- Learn to manage patient expectations and provide an unparalleled patient experience.
Hands-On Components:
- Develop your aesthetic eye by refining a 3D printed mockup to create ideal proportions, line angles and contours.
- Master the creation of esthetic, functional, and reliable provisional veneers.
- Anterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations- Purple state finishing and characterization through stain and glaze.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Carolyn Kittell is an expert in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry and proud owner of Smile Essentials, a thriving private practice outside of Denver in Greenwood Village. She transitioned her practice from analog to fully digital and in 2021 and created a sophisticated in-house lab. Dr. Kittell is involved in every step of the design and fabrication process. This ensures that her esthetic and functional vision is best in class for every one of her patients. She loves combining the benefits of digital dentistry with the artistry of direct composite.
Register for the course here.
No refunds issued. Credit may be extended to another course. We reserve the right to cancel the course if the need arises.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Credit Hours: 8
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry, Room 161
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $399
Clinical/Administrative Team: $150
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Most implants placed today are made of titanium and titanium alloys, which have a track record of long-term success. However, with a growing understanding of materials and long-term data, along with increasing reports of metal sensitivity and other health concerns related to the implantation of metals in dentistry and medicine, researchers have been exploring alternative biocompatible materials. Recent scientific research has demonstrated a link between implant material and the incidence of peri-implantitis and other systemic issues.
The discovery and development of advanced ceramics, such as zirconia, have expanded the use of ceramics in dentistry and dental implantology. Dental implants made from advanced ceramics like zirconia and zirconia composites have shown to be highly biocompatible, bioinert, and structurally stable, making them suitable for intraosseous implantation and prosthetic rehabilitation.
The leading five implant manufacturers now include ceramic implants in their product portfolios due to their growing acceptance as an alternative to titanium and the increasing demand from patients for metal-free implants. This presentation will discuss zirconia as an implantable bioceramic, including its rationale, indications, and benefits for metal-free teeth replacement from root to cusp.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the use of zirconia as an implant material
- Understand physiological and biological interaction and behavior of zirconia
- Compare the osseointegration process between zirconia and titanium implants
- Patient selection and best practices in the treatment planning for ceramic implants.
- Case specific restorative materials selection
About the Speaker:
Dr. Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry. He attended the full time three-year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California where he received a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is a clinician and has authored book chapters and multiple scientific and clinical articles in the field of ceramic implants.
He is a visiting professor at the University of Milan, adjunct professor the University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy and visiting researcher in the ceramic materials department at INSA Lyon in France.
Dr. Noumbissi has been involved with ceramic implants since 2009. He is the founder and current president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (iaoci.com) an organization that focuses on the development and clinical applications of bioceramics and load-bearing ceramics in dental implantology. Since 2011 he has been a proponent and provider of advanced implant education with a focus on ceramic implants. His knowledge and expertise are often sought by clinicians, scientists and implant manufacturers. He practices in Silver Spring, Maryland USA.
Register for the course here.
No refunds issued. Credit may be extended to another course. We reserve the right to cancel the course if the need arises.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
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