August 9, 2019 Meeting

Join us at the beautiful Four Points Sheraton in Huntsville, AL on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Four Points Sheraton at Huntsville Airport

Schedule of Events:

Registration—————————————8:00-8:30

Morning Session——————————–8:30-11:30

Business Meeting—————————–11:30-12:00

Lunch (Provided)———————————————-11:45-12:45

Afternoon Session—————————–12:45-3:30

All Day Session: Mike Edwards, DMD, MAGD

Safe and Effective Use of Minimal Sedation in Dentistry

Mike Edwards, DMD, MAGD
  • Past Chairman ADA Committee H- Anesthesia
  • Council on Dental Education and Licensure
  • AGD Taskforce on Sedation
  • Lectures nationally on minimum and moderate sedation
  • Serves the state board as an examiner for office sedation permits
  • Past President of the Alabama Dental Association
  • Past President of the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry
  • Associate Adjunct Professor- UAB Hospital Dentistry
  • Co Developer and faculty of the ADA High Definition Airway Emergencies course
  • 40 years of sedation practice.

Begin with an overview of sedation and our consideration for dentistry we will cover assessments, office flow and protocol.

The importance of a well trained staff and periodic rehearsals to be prepared for patient recovery if needs arise. Common emergencies.

Factors surrounding and a journey pertaining to a minimal sedation case emphasizing important points through discharge.

This will be an informative update for those attending to update knowledge and skills for successful , safe sedation

This is an all day session. Six CE credits will be provided.

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June 2019 Meeting

Celebrate our 150th Annual Session! Dentists from Alabama and surrounding states will gather this June for the Alabama Dental Association’s 150th Annual Session and Gulf Coast Dental Conference – the perfect mix of business and pleasure. Bring your family, friends and office staff to experience this great week of fun in the sun!

The Gulf Coast Dental Conference  will host educational programs featuring outstanding topics from premier clinicians offering over 55 continuing education hours. Plus… dynamic business sessions, networking opportunities, and outstanding social events.

You must register through GCDC and not with the Eighth District. Please follow the links below to make your plans now!

View 2019 GFDC Brochure

Register now!

April 5, 2019 Meeting

Join the Eighth District Dental Society April 5, 2019 at the beautiful Turtlepoint Boat and Yacht Club in Killen, AL.

Schedule of Events:

Registration—————————————8:00-8:30

Morning Session——————————–8:30-11:30

Business Meeting—————————–11:30-12:00

Lunch———————————————-11:45-12:45

ProAssurance———————————-12:00-12:45

Afternoon Session—————————–12:45-3:30

Dr. Brandon O’Donnell

Morning Topics of Discussion:

Time to Be Digital:  Existing and emerging workflows in today’s modern practice.

Dr. Brandon O’Donnell maintains a private practice in Mobile, AL where he remains on the cutting edge of cosmetic and implant dentistry. He graduated from The University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2002. Dr. O’Donnell holds a celebrated list of scholastic achievements in the field. He is a Fellow in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. O’Donnell is actively involved in CE and lecturing. He has served in multiple leadership roles throughout his career, both locally and at the state level. Dr.O’Donnell has been a CAD/CAM user since 2008 and a CEREC user since 2013. Integration of the two allows for a streamlined digital workflow in implant placement and restoration. He is currently a member of the AGD, ICOI, ADA and AACD.

Dr. Craig Widener

Afternoon Topics of Discussion:

Solea hard and soft tissue laser. Clinical indications and uses

A lifelong resident of Bowdon, Georgia, Dr. Widener graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1999. He has been a general dentist in private practice in his hometown for 18 years. Dr. Widener was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry award and is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Dr. Widener completed the curriculum at The Dawson Academy, Solea Laser Training, and Maxi Course in Implant Dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. He is a member of the AAGD, AACD, AAID and AALD.

Special Events:

ADHP Teacher Certification Course presented by the Board of Dental Examiners 10 AM-12 PM. Registration and payment to be made to ADHP. Please contact Hilda Johnson, hilda@dentalboard.org, for information.

ProAssurance presentation at 12:00 in the living room area while you dine.