This is a hands-on dissection course for general dentists and dental specialists.  It will take place over 2½ days.  The primary objective is to instruct participants in the anatomy of the head and neck with emphasis on masticatory functions and clinical correlations with local anesthesia, facial pain and temporomandibular joint problems.  The instruction can be tailored to fit the specific needs of the participants.  Two participants will be assigned to each dissection table.

April 25-27, 2025
Gainesville, FL

The Center for Implant Dentistry (CID) at the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry is proud to announce its 25th anniversary celebration! Founded in 1999 through a generous grant from the Straumann Company and the International Team for Implantology (ITI), with matching funds from the State of Florida, the CID has been a beacon of innovation and excellence in the fields of education, research, and patient care. This 25^th anniversary program highlights internationally recognized speakers with ties to the success of the CID. They are tasked with highlighting specific areas of implant dentistry the are aligned with the meeting theme. Participants should expect high quality education, lively discussions and great networking opportunities.

August 2, 2025
Gainesville, FL

Sharpen your skills in cosmetic dentistry with the Mastering Porcelain Veneers Workshop hosted by Dr. Alex J. Delgado. This course is designed exclusively for dentists who want to expand their knowledge and skills in porcelain laminated veneers. Dr. Delgado will delve into the discussion of different preparation techniques, materials, and cementation protocols, and attendees will practice six veneer preparations, fabricate a 6-unit provisionals, and cement a veneer with our hands-on exercises. 

August 16, 2025
Gainesville, FL

This comprehensive program is structured by dental specialties, offering general practitioners a well-organized and in-depth overview of key disciplines in dentistry. Participants will receive the latest updates and advancements in Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Biomaterials, and Special Needs patient. The course is designed to enhance clinical decision-making by integrating current evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and innovative treatment approaches. Through expert-led lectures and discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care, ensuring they stay at the forefront of modern dentistry.

September 5, 2025
Gainesville, FL

This course is designed for the dental team: Doctor, Assistants and Front Office Staff. The primary goal is to provide structure and didactic knowledge for team organization during office emergencies. It consists of 3 didactic lectures, a series of case studies and a hands on skills lab with simulations.

September 6, 2025
Seminole, FL

Any dentist performing sedation or providing care to a sedated patient should be able to provide airway management and ventilation for a patient encountering respiratory distress. The goal of the basic airway course is to educate the practitioner in basic airway assessment via history and physical assessment of the patient and to review relevant anatomy, physiology and equipment. The practitioner will learn the motor skills necessary to initiate basic airway management with regards to relieving obstruction, insertion of airway adjuncts, mask ventilation, and intubation. Motor skills will be developed under supervision utilizing simulation. Participants will complete a post-course evaluation of their airway skills.

October 3, 2025
February 6, 2026
Gainesville, FL

Strengthen your skills in restorative dentistry with this course taught by Dr. Jarrod Cornehl. This 4-hour comprehensive training equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Participants will explore PRF biology, phlebotomy and centrifuge protocols, and learn precise intracapsular TMJ injection techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, decrease clicking/popping, and address degenerative joint disease. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, this course provides a complete framework for integrating PRF into clinical practice.


November 15, 2025
Gainesville, FL

This presentation will explore how innovations and concept changes shape our skills and treatment planning solutions, while underscoring the importance of collaborative planning between restoring dentist, technician and surgical team members.  Surgical concepts that will be reviewed include virtual planning and guided surgery/provisional treatment, implant placement and restoration strategies for small and large edentulous sites, and management of hard and soft tissue deficiencies. Current diagnostic guidelines and methods to monitor health, and our approaches to reduce and mitigate disease risk will be discussed. 

November 15, 2025
Gainesville, FL

Strengthen your skills in restorative dentistry with this course taught by Dr. Riccardo Ammannato. The main goal of this course is to provide, indications and protocols to diagnose and treat severe worn dentition through a new no prep approach increasing the VDO: “The Index technique”. The course will also focus on when and how to bond on worn dentition, additive partial indirect restorations (onlays/overlays) in composite and/or ceramic, depending on the indication. All the step by step protocols will be addressed through step by step images and videos on patients, in order to have a clear over view of this hybrid (direct-indirect) technique through an analog and digital workflow.

December 13, 2025
Gainesville, FL