Offered at Yankee 2027
Forensic Odontology
New to Yankee this year! Explore the role dental evidence plays in forensic investigations through a series of forensic odontology courses offered throughout Yankee Dental Congress. Attendees can choose from courses on Thursday or participate in an immersive two-day hands-on program on Friday and Saturday.
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The Dawson Academy
This full-day program introduces three simple rules for occlusal stability to help simplify diagnosis, improve biomechanics, and make clear aligner treatment more predictable. Attendees will learn how to coordinate tooth movement with restorative care to preserve tooth structure and achieve functional, esthetic, long-lasting results. Using digital workflows and real-world cases, the course provides a practical, step-by-step approach from initial records through treatment and retention that can be immediately applied in practice.
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The Pankey Institute
Discover a series of programs inspired by the Pankey philosophy of comprehensive, patient-centered care. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your clinical decision making, enhance patient relationships, or refine everyday treatment strategies, these sessions offer practical insights you can immediately apply in practice.
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The Wisdom in the Wreckage
Clinical excellence isn’t defined by never encountering complications; it’s defined by how we learn from them. This thought-provoking course examines the real-world controversies, unexpected complications, treatment failures, and challenging outcomes that every clinician may face. Through candid case presentations and evidence-based discussions, attendees will explore diagnostic pitfalls, treatment planning errors, procedural complications, and patient-management challenges that can significantly impact outcomes.
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The Assistant’s Edge
Designed for today’s dental assistant, these sessions with Theresa Groody, DHSc, CDA, combine clinical technique, restorative knowledge, and real-world strategies to increase confidence and efficiency chairside. Through engaging programs and collaborative discussions, attendees will strengthen communication and leadership skills while gaining insight into current materials, restorative techniques, temporary crown procedures, esthetic dentistry, and clinical best practices that improve workflow, patient experience, and long-term outcomes.
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Hygiene Experience
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, presents a full day of courses that explore the evolving role of the dental hygienist in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. Through practical strategies, real-world applications, and current clinical insights, attendees will strengthen their role as confident providers, enhance team collaboration and patient experience, while staying current with advancing dental hygiene practices and technology. From leading within the operatory to elevating comprehensive care, these courses are designed to empower hygienists to expand their skills, grow their impact, and advance their professional potential.
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Dental Office Manager’s Advantage
Join Carrie Webber for a high-energy day focused on building stronger systems, improving team performance, and creating a more productive, profitable practice culture. Through engaging, interactive sessions, Carrie will equip office managers and team leaders with practical strategies to improve productivity, strengthen communication, motivate teams, and enhance patient retention and case acceptance. Attendees will learn how to identify and overcome common “energy and productivity vampires,” elevate teamwork and systems, and create a more cohesive, high-performing practice environment.
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