Teaching Method: Lecture
May 12, 2025 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern
Topic: Office Preparedness for Medical Emergencies…Are you Ready?
CE Hours: 1 Hour
Location: Zoom
Course Code: 142

Course Description & Objectives:
The webinar will review factors which predispose dental providers to the threat of being exposed to an office medical emergency.  We will then review factors which must be in play to manage them.  

The talk will be engaging and very informative in discussing the many things the dental provider of today must consider as part of his or her day to day risk management strategy. We will also review the needs for training of the provider and staff; i.e. having the appropriate emergency equipment, emergency medications and an emergency action plan that is practiced and reviewed to mention a few.

At the end of this presentation, attendees will:

- Identify the critical factors that increase the likelihood of seeing a medical emergency.

- Be able to follow up with the critical factors needed to manage a medical emergency.

About the Presenter:
Dr. Henry W. Ferguson received a DMD degree in 1980 from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh PA.  Upon completion of Dental School, Dr. Ferguson entered into active duty service as a General Dental Officer with the United States Army Dental Corps. In 1991, Dr. Ferguson completed residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon GA.

After retirement from the Army in 2004, Dr. Ferguson received full time faculty appointments with the Augusta University Medical Center (formerly the Medical College of Georgia / MCG) Department of Surgery, and the Dental College of Georgia (formerly the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  He served there  proudly as the senior faculty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for nearly two decades.

Dr. Ferguson is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The American Dental Society of Anesthesia, A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the National Dental Board of Anesthesia, and has membership in the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Georgia Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.  

In January 2023, after serving Augusta University and the Dental College of Georgia for nearly twenty years, Dr. Ferguson retired from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  He plans to continue his consulting work, and providing continuing education classes with emphasis on procedural sedation training, managing of office medical emergencies, and live implant training.

In August 2024, Dr. Ferguson received a  part time appointment of Clinical Professor in the LSUHSC School of Dental Medicine in New Orleans, LA, where he will continue teaching procedural sedation.

Registration Coming Soon

Teaching Method: Lecture 
February 25, 2025, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Eastern
Topic: Dentists & Hygienists Biohacking Guide to Better Health!
CE Hours: 1 Hour
Location: Zoom 
Course Code: 010

Course Description & Objectives:
In a world of AI & biohacking, we in Dentistry have a golden opportunity to apply many new technologies and ideas to benefit the overall health of our patients and practices. Witt & Lora have invested many hours creating new clinical biohacks to assist you in becoming a leader in the future of modern dentistry.  This webinar is intended for GAGD dentists and their hygienists to attend together.  It will assist in learning how to implement the oral-systemic principles into daily practice.  Elevate your hygienists and your practice profitability!

Course Objectives:

Explore the Intersection of AI, Biohacking, and Dentistry: Understand how emerging technologies and biohacking principles can enhance patient care and optimize dental practice efficiency.

Enhance Patient Outcomes with Innovative Biohacks: Discover practical, science-backed biohacking strategies that support oral and systemic health, from microbiome modulation to personalized preventive care.

Utilize AI for Risk Assessment and Precision Dentistry: Learn how AI-driven tools can improve diagnostics, patient monitoring, and treatment planning for systemic health integration.

Incorporate Systemic Health Monitoring into Everyday Dentistry: Identify key biomarkers and non-invasive technologies that allow dental professionals to assess and influence whole-body health.

Optimize the Dental-Healthcare Connection: Develop collaborative strategies to bridge the gap between dentistry, functional medicine, and integrative health practices.

Leverage New Technologies for Patient Education & Engagement: Explore AI-enhanced patient communication, wearable health devices, and digital platforms that empower patients in their oral-systemic health journey.

Position Yourself as a Leader in Modern Dentistry: Gain actionable insights on implementing cutting-edge advancements in your practice to differentiate yourself in the evolving landscape of AI and biohacking.

Registration is open to GAGD members $49 for dentists and $29/hygienist that you would like to have participate and open to GAGD members!  Register online here.  

After completing the registration, you will receive a Zoom invitation to add to your calendar within the next 24 - 48 hours.

December 10, 2024 | 7:00 PM ET

Lecture
CE Hours: 1.5 Hours
Location: Zoom

This webinar will not be recorded.

Course Description & Objectives:

In this session, dental forensic accountant David Harris will discuss the techniques used by thieves to embezzle from practices, and the steps that busy practice owners can take to protect themselves.  Since 70% of dentists will be embezzlement victims at some point in their careers, this knowledge is vital for every practice owner.

At the end of this presentation, attendees will:

Understand the likelihood of embezzlement in dental practices and why employees may steal

Recognize the behavioral indicators of embezzlement

Know the steps in a proper pre-employment screening

Understand basic practice financial controls

About the Presenter:

David Harris CFE, CPA, Forensic CPA
CEO, Prosperident

David Harris may have the coolest job in dentistry - he gets to chase, and catch, those who steal from dentists. 

A rule-breaker in his youth, David changed his direction and has spent much of his adult life in the world of investigation and enforcement, where he uses his unrivaled ability to understand the criminal thought process to help educate and protect dentists.  David is the Chief Executive Officer of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm investigating financial crimes committed against dentists.

David is a licensed private investigator, a Forensic Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

He is the author of the definitive book on embezzlement, the most recent of which, Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice.

In addition to being a prolific author, David is a frequent presenter at regional, national, and international dental conferences, and his vast wealth of experience, coupled with his keen sense of humor, makes David both an engaging and entertaining speaker.

In recognition of his long and distinguished service to the dental profession, David is one of a handful of non-clinicians to be honored with a Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics.

Disclosures of sponsorship funding or company relationship: David Harris is CEO of Prosperident and therefore has a financial interest or arrangement with a corporate organization offering financial support or grant money for or related to the content of his continuing dental education presentation at the Georgia Academy of General Dentistry. 

October 30, 2024 | 7:30 PM ET

Lecture
Pre-requisites or course licensure requirements: Dentist
CE Hours: 1 Hour
Location: Zoom

This webinar will not be recorded.

Course Description & Objectives:

Every single doctor has a goal of paying the least amount of tax possible, but very few know if they are maximizing their tax deductions to minimize their taxes. Most doctors are overpaying their federal and state income taxes by at least $10,000 annually, with many overpaying by $100,000 or more. There is good news: You don’t have to! This presentation will provide you with strategies to slash your personal and practice income taxes and provide tips for increasing your profitability and net worth. By the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify creative strategies to reduce taxes

Implement tax-deductible retirement savings strategies

Maximize tax-free income

Evaluate the biggest drivers of profitability and how to improve your practice

Recognize ways to increase your savings to speed up your path to financial independence

Evaluate your financial position and learn how to ensure you don’t run out of money in retirement.