AGD2025 Take the Floor Theater

AGD2025’s Take the Floor Theater will feature dynamic, symposium-style sessions covering today’s most pressing topics in clinical dentistry!

The theater will be located within the Exhibit Hall. Attendees will receive FREE CE for participation, and no registration is required. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to mark your calendar today!

Check out all nine Take the Floor sessions being offered at AGD2025 below:

Britegums: Revolutionizing the World of Esthetic Gingival Procedures [TLRS2]
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 490: Periodontics
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

The field of esthetic dentistry is always changing, as technology opens new avenues for treatment possibilities. One such innovation, Britegums, offers a novel approach to address gingival pigmentation, enhancing patient confidence and satisfaction. In this presentation, Dr. Robert Stanley aims to inform attendees about the emerging industry of gingival depigmentation, how it came to be, and how clinicians can offer this life-changing procedure to their own patients.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Learn about the emerging industry of esthetic gingival depigmentation.
  • Discuss key differences between various gingival depigmentation procedures available and the implications of each for your clinical practice.
  • Raise awareness of the widespread patient demand for gum depigmentation treatment.
  • Explore common differential diagnoses for gingival pigmentation, including benign and malignant conditions.
  • Analyze treatment results from real Britegums patients ranging from three weeks to eight years postop.

Robert Stanley, DDS, PhD, MS, DICOI, DABOI, FAAID, FAGD, Speaker 


The Right Way to Get Rid of the Wrong Patient [TLLJ2]
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 550: Practice Management and Human Relations
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

This lecture focuses on the legal foundation of the doctor-patient relationship — how it is formed and how it is terminated. The duties, rights and responsibilities of both the doctor and patient will be discussed in detail. We will also review the legally required step-by-step protocol necessary when dismissing a patient from one’s practice to avoid claims of patient abandonment. This course is designed for the entire dental team, providing essential legal insights that apply to all members of the practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn criteria that courts use to determine the existence of a doctor-patient relationship, without which there is no foundation for assessing legal liability to a patient.
  • Understand the nuances of the types of interactions that constitute a doctor-patient relationship.
  • Learn how to employ the proper legally-mandated steps when terminating a doctor-patient relationship.
  • Understand the distinctions between discontinuing active treatment and terminating the relationship.
  • Identify what actions constitute patient abandonment. 

Laurance Jerrold, DDS, JD, ABO, FACD, Speaker


Clinical Necessity of Pinhole® Surgical Technique for Gingival Recession [TLJC2]
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 770: Self-Improvement
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

Gingival recession impacts esthetics and oral health, causing root exposure, sensitivity and increased periodontal disease risk. If untreated, it can worsen tissue destruction, exacerbate periodontal disease and cause systemic health issues. This presentation will explore the latest clinical evidence supporting the treatment of gingival recession as a necessary intervention rather than an elective procedure. The Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) is a scalpel-free, suture-free treatment for gingival recession. Recent studies, including randomized controlled trials and long-term case series, demonstrate that the PST offers predictable root coverage with sustained clinical success.
This session aims to equip general dentists with evidence-based knowledge to make informed clinical decisions, integrating periodontal plastic surgical techniques into their practice to enhance both patient outcomes and long-term oral health.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the clinical implications of untreated gingival recession, including its impact on periodontal and systemic health.
  • Compare the efficacy of traditional connective tissue grafting and the PST in achieving long-term root coverage.
  • Analyze CBCT evidence demonstrating alveolar bone preservation and potential bone gain following PST.
  • Recognize the limitations of Class V restorations in addressing the permeability barrier associated with gingival recession.
  • Integrate minimally invasive periodontal plastic surgical techniques into clinical practice for enhanced patient care and esthetic outcomes. 

John Chao, DDS, MAGD, Speaker


Maxillary Sinusitis of Odontogenic Origin [FLJD1]
Friday, Jul 11, 2025: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 730: Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

Maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin is an under-recognized condition that is poorly imaged with standard panoramic or periapical radiographs. Patients often shuttle between ENT and dental professionals in an attempt to diagnose headache, postnasal drip, sinus problems and a host of related symptoms — all without relief because insufficient imaging has failed to identify the odontogenic cause. The use of CBCT imaging has been the single most important technology to help diagnose this problem. This course covers examples of cases where standard radiography missed important diagnostic information and the CBCT scan confirmed the diagnosis.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify maxillary sinusitis.
  • Identify the limits of standard dental radiography and routine paradigms to find maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin.
  • Learn the value of a CBCT scan in diagnosis.
  • Learn the radiologic hallmarks of maxillary odontogenic infection.
  • Use a CBCT scan to diagnose and treat maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin.

Joseph DiDonato III, DDS, FAGD, MBA, Speaker


The Two Shade Composite Technique - General Tips for General Dentists [FLMG2]
Friday, Jul 11, 2025: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 250: Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

The difficult task of restoring both a Class III and Class IV restoration at the same time is simplified with the "Two Shade Composite Technique," developed by Mitri Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, and used in his general dental practice for over 15 years now. Step-by-step photos will illustrate a simple yet esthetic approach to this difficult restoration.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn a new technique to restore Class III and IV restorations.
  • Develop a predictable and repeatable cosmetic outcome for routine anterior composites.
  • Become efficient in "everyday" anterior composites to increase profitability.
  • Develop mental stability by knowing your results will be consistent each time.
  • Introduce a new armamentarium for restoring Class III and IV composites.

Mitri Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, Speaker


Malocclusions in Children and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Connected [FLGR2]
Friday, Jul 11, 2025: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 370: Orthodontics
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

Sleep and breathing disorders may be associated with deviations in craniofacial growth and development. In this lecture, German Ramirez, DDS, MDSc, MSc, PhD, will present insights on craniofacial growth and development that can help clinicians intercept developing malocclusions in children at a very early age. He will also provide context about how developing correct mouth structure and proper oral function helps produce a better airway. Ramirez’s lecture will provide insights on how deviation in craniofacial growth may impact the airway in children and requires a myofunctional approach to intercept developing malocclusions at an early age.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the association between craniofacial structural and functional disturbances with sleep and breathing disorders.
  • Comprehend the differences between obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (OSDB) and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Expound on the consequences of chronic mouth-breathing on the patient’s general health.
  • Understand how a myofunctional orthodontic treatment intending to correct all the factors that may be causing the malocclusion may result in a better airway for young patients. 

German Ramirez, DDS, MDSc, MSc, PhD, Speaker


Teaching New Dogs Old Dog Tricks [FLJW2]
Friday, Jul 11, 2025: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 550: Practice Management and Human Relations
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

All graduating dental students know they are not fully prepared to enter the world of private practice; they also know that they do not know the tips, tricks or dental hacks of a seasoned dentist who has practiced for more than four decades in all corners of the United States. Why learn the hard way by making clinical- and business-related mistakes on your time with your own dime? Learn from someone who has experienced his fair share of outright boneheaded and occasionally costly mistakes. This lecture will be in a simple and easy-to-understand format that provides both the steak and the sizzle.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the three pillars of clinical treatment.
  • Learn how to build a patient's trust.
  • Understand the rocks, gravel and sand concept of patient scheduling.

Joseph A. Wineman, DMD, ABGD, Speaker


Digital Dentistry in Action: CAD/CAM at the Navy’s Largest Dental Clinic [SLSA1]
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 250: Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

USS Osborne Dental Clinic, located at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, is the largest dental operation in the U.S. Navy. This clinic plays a crucial role in providing dental care to Navy recruits and provides a full spectrum of dental treatment to more than 40,000 enlisted recruits annually. Dental services provided include virtually all areas of dentistry, from simple cleanings to extractions under intravenous sedation. Embracing CAD/CAM technology to enhance efficiency and quality of operative treatment, USS Osborne Dental Clinic leads the military in the number of CAD/CAM restorations delivered each year.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the fundamental principles of CAD/CAM technology in crown fabrication and its specific applications in military dentistry.
  • Identify the key benefits of CAD/CAM restorations, including improved precision, reduced treatment time and enhanced patient experience.
  • Analyze the workflow of CAD/CAM crown production, from digital impressions to final placement, in the context of a military dental clinic.
  • Evaluate the impact of CAD/CAM technology on treatment-planning, restoration quality and long-term patient outcomes based on case studies from USS Osborne.

Sarah Anderko, DDS, Speaker


Managing Anterior Implant Cases Without Sacrificing Esthetics [SLMA1]
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Credits: 0.75
AGD Subject Code: 690: Implants
Course Type: Lecture
Fee: $0

The key to minimizing esthetic complications in implant dentistry lies in placing implants with a clear understanding of the final restorative outcome. This involves meticulous presurgical planning, considering factors such as occlusion, esthetics and soft tissue management. Malalignment of implants can lead to significant restorative challenges, including failure to restore or failure of the restoration, compromised esthetics, and occlusal discrepancies.

Learning Objectives:

  • Prepare and preplan for implant cosmetic cases.
  • Emphasize the importance of restoratively driven placement in achieving optimal results.
  • Identify effective strategies to manage cosmetic complications in implant dentistry.
  • Manage restorative outcomes for both single-implant and full-arch cases effectively.
  • Understand the role of custom abutments and surgical guides. 

Mohamed Attia, DDS, MAGD, DABOI, FAAID, Speaker