Dental Fall Weekend CE Lecture

Friday, november 6th 2026

Gator Dentists Reconnect

We look forward to hosting the 2026 reunion at this year’s Dental Fall Weekend. It's a time to celebrate as classmates reconnect!

The UF College of Dentistry is excited to host the graduating classes for the 2026 reunion cycle. Go Gators!

*All are welcome to attend the CE lecture.

Description

This program features two presentations highlighting emerging concepts and technologies shaping modern dental practice. Participants will first explore the diagnosis, classification, treatment planning, and prognosis of teeth affected by external cervical resorption (ECR), with an emphasis on how 3D CBCT-based lesion characterization guides clinical decision-making. The program will then examine the evolving roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in orthodontics and their growing impact on dental education, research, and patient care at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Through discussions of evidence-based treatment approaches, digital innovation, immersive training environments, and AI-supported clinical tools, attendees will gain insight into how both established and emerging technologies can enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical efficiency, and educational outcomes.

Objectives

• Describe the pathology and clinical presentation of external cervical resorption and interpret 3D lesion classifications to support treatment planning.
• Apply evidence-based decision-making when evaluating management options and prognosis for teeth affected by external cervical resorption.
• Explain the roles of artificial intelligence and virtual reality in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical workflows, and simulation-based education.
• Examine current applications of AI and VR within dental education, research, and patient care.
• Discuss the potential impact of emerging digital technologies on clinical decision-making, training, efficiency, and the future of dental practice.

Agenda

• 01:00 – 02:15 Dr. Ane Poly: All You Need to Know About Cervical Root Resorption
• 02:30 – 04:00 Dr. Divakar Karanth: Beyond Brackets: How Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Are Redefining Orthodontic Practice and Education

Speakers

Department:

DN-ENDODONTICS ADMIN

Ane Poly D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department:

DN-ORTHODONTICS

Divakar Karanth BDS, MDS, MS, MOrth RCS

Program Director – Graduate Orthodontics

• “I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”

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