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DKU Dentists Keeping Up!
2026-04-24 08:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 08:30 - 16:00 | Springfield Country Club, 400 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064, United States
The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County Proudly Presents
DKU Dentists Keeping Up!
6 CEU Lecture Credits Per Course
Get 30 hrs of CEU Requirements Fulfilled with this One Lecture Series
Download the Course Brochure HERE!
*You must Log In to your PDA account to register. If you do not know your log in information, are an ADA member in another state, a non-member or a staff member, please contact Sarah at 717-234-5941, ext. 123 or sma@padental.org to register.

Meetings will be held at the Springfield Country Club on Route 320, Springfield, Delaware County, PA.
Registration 8:30 AM Lecture 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Continental breakfast and luncheon included.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Marvin A. Fier, DDS, FASDA, ABAD – Suffern, NY
Dr. Marvin Fier is a practicing clinician and highly respected lecturer in the USA and internationally on multiple topics including aesthetics, restorative dentistry, and practice management. He served in the US Navy Dental Corps, and presents continuing education courses at many dental schools and prestigious conferences. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He is the executive vice-president of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Fier reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
Predictable, Profitable Restorative & Aesthetic Procedures
Using current materials and excellent chairside communication can help to differentiate and grow your practice. In this technique-filled seminar, the clinician teaches you skills you can use to refine your restorations to a level of consistent quality and bring your case conversations with patients to a new level. This course will offer you take-home knowledge you can put to use the very next day you see patients.
Learning Objectives:

to use some of the latest composites and other materials to save time and create excellent clinical outcomes
to refine techniques creating “perfect” master impressions and successful cementation of all types of aesthetic restorations
a consultative approach to case discussions that can help patients say “Yes” and improve the bottom line of oyur practice
basic concepts of aesthetics and dental illusions to achieve lifelike results

Friday, December 5, 2025
Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD – St. Petersburg, FL
Dr. Roberto Macedo is among a new generation of practitioners, bringing an infectious energy and a collaborative spirit to treating his patients’ dental needs. Dr. Macedo takes pride in his high standards, which he attributes to being involved in all aspects of dentistry from a very young age. His time working in a dental lab was especially helpful to understand aesthetic restorations and what exactly is involved for optimum function. After earning his
DDS, MS, and PhD and becoming a prosthodontist, Dr. Macedo also serves as a professor at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry for three years. Dr. Macedo is in private practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Macedo reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
AM: Terminal Dentition: A New Beginning, Not the End
PM: The Key to Success: Mastering Essentials for Seamless Implant-Assisted Removable Restorations
The AM course is about comprehensive dentistry with attention to terminal dentition and how to treat it, covering the essential components of implant dentistry, hybrids, etc. It includes diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution, maintenance, and future trends.
Learning Objectives:

Confidently plan and restore implant hybrid cases
Understand and apply techniques for optimal aesthetics and functionality
Manage prosthetic aspects of implant hybrids
Address complications and optimize treatment outcomes

The PM course covers the essential components of overdentures, including diagnosis, treatment planning, execution, maintenance, and future trends.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles, benefits, and limitations of implant-assisted removable restorations
Be able to plan and restore implants to stabilize removable restorations
Learn the essentials of designing and fabricating implant-supported removable prosthesis
Manage prosthetic aspects of implant-assisted removable restorations
Address complications and optimize treatment outcomes

Friday, February 6, 2026
Seena Patel, DMD, MPH – Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Seena Patel believes knowledge should be shared. This creates more confident practitioners that leads to better patient care. She is passionate about the fields of orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine. Each course she teaches is evidence-based, supported by unique cases that help participants learn and apply the concepts of each disorder. She received her DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, her Masters of Public Health from A.T. Still University and her Certificate of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine from the University of Southern California. Dr. Patel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Patel reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
AM: “My Jaw Hurts! What do I do?” An Overview of Temporomandibular Disorders Diagnosis & Management
PM: Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain: Demystifying the Mystery of “Phantom Tooth Pain”
The AM course will review the types of TMDs: arthrogenous disorders, myogenous disorders, internal derangements, as well as other uncommon joint conditions. Etiology, pathogenesis, pain mechanisms and dysfunction, examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management strategies will be discussed. Dentists will learn how to differentiate between muscle vs. joint conditions and implement medical, dental, pharmacologic and behavioral treatments. Clinical case studies will be presented to illustrate the treatment of the various TMDs.
The PM course will provide a comprehensive review of non-odontogenic sources of tooth pain. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between odontogenic and non-odontogenic toothaches, the appropriate examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management of non-odontogenic toothaches.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Rico D. Short, DMD – Smyrna, GA
Dr. Rico D. Short is a world-renowned, board-certified endodontist with over 25 years of experience in dentistry and more than two decades specializing in endodontics. He is an expert spokesperson on endodontics for the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Short received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He earned his post doctorate degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, is located in Smyrna, Georgia just outside Atlanta. Dr. Short reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Endodontics
This all-day comprehensive lecture will bridge cutting-edge endodontic technology with evidence-based endodontics. This course will explore the latest advancements in diagnostic imaging, 3D CBCT, instrumentation, disinfection, and obturation. The participants will gain real world clinical insight on how to navigate complex cases with confidence, precision, and purpose. Emphasis throughout the lecture will be placed on integration of technology-such as CBCT, dental microscopes, irrigation techniques, and bioceramics.
Learning Objectives:

Understand and apply modern diagnostic tools such as CBCT to enhance accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Evaluate and implement current best practice in canal instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation
Incorporating advanced materials in endodontics such as heat-treated instruments and bioceramics

Friday, May 15, 2026
Uche Odiatu, DMD – Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Uche Odiatu is a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a practicing dentist in Toronto. This busy health care professional is an NSCA Certified Professional Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Boot Camp Instructor and has given 700 plus lectures in England, Canada, the USA, the Bahamas, Denmark, Bermuda, and Norway. Has been the invited guest in over 400 radio and TV shows from Alaska to Atlanta and from NYC to California. Dr. Odiatu reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
AM: Inflammation SOS: Patients on Fire!
PM: Unlocking the Secrets of your Patients’ Microbiome!
The AM course will discuss “permanent lifestyle change” and QUENCH your patients’ flames & their disease risk. The oral environment has far reaching effects on the rest of the body. Patients appreciate the dental health professional who sees the bigger picture and can Calm the Burn in the body, mind & mouth.
Learning Objectives:

Make the connection between diabetes, insulin resistance, and inflammation
Learn how to spot the sleep deprived patient
Spot how stress shows up in your patient’s mouth
Identify 7 key foods & lifestyle habits that contribute to inflammation!
Learn which exercises best fight inflammation in your body

The PM course teaches how antibiotics, jet lag, fast food, artificial sweeteners, environmental toxins negatively impact gut integrity & what dental pros can do! The latest science from the National Institute of Health shows the microbiome impacts overall health as much as our genes & the number one way to influence is your diet.
Learning Objectives:

Gain insight into Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
Learn why new findings about your patients’ gut flora are shaking the very foundation of health & healing
Understanding the relationships between your gut health and your emotional health
See how your gut health influences your immune system, metabolism, digestion, and energy levels and emotional well-being
Discover the role of gut integrity & the body’s immune system to put out the fires of gingivitis & periodontitis.

FEES
Early Bird Special for full series: Must register by August 31, 2025
Members of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties – $645
All non-society members (other ADA members) – $695
All non-society members (non-ADA members) – $765
After August 31, 2025
Members of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties
Reservations for the entire series – $695
Individual courses – $210 Three courses – $560 Four courses – $655
Other ADA Members
Reservations for the entire series – $745
Individual courses – $225 Three courses – $600 Four courses – $695
Non-ADA Members
Reservations for the entire series – $815
Individual courses – $240 Three courses – $635 Four courses – $755
Staff members accompanied by a doctor will be $110 per course per person with reservation at least one week in advance. $130 per course per person at door.
Cancellations and Refund Policy
No refunds will be made.
The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by the Pennsylvania Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Dental Society of Chester and Delaware County designates this activity for six continuing education credits per course.
*You must Log In to your PDA account to register. If you do not know your log in information, are an ADA member in another state, a non-member or a staff member, please contact Sarah at 717-234-5941, ext. 123 or sma@padental.org to register.

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