Congratulations to the ICD Class of 2026! Hybrid course - choose to attend in person OR via webinar
October 2, 2026
Program Schedule
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Dr. Escobar, DDS: Integrating Digital Dentistry and AI Applications into Daily Clinical Practice
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – (Option #1) Dr. Bonner, DDS, MBA, MAGD, FICD, FACD, FICOI: Profitable Practice Pearls in Dentistry
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – (Option #2) Dr. Huber, DDS, FICD: From Benign to Deadly: A Review of Oral Lesions Encountered in Dental Practice
Program Curriculum
Integrating Digital Dentistry and AI Applications into Daily Clinical Practice
Dr. Carlos Escobar, DDS
Overview
Digital dentistry and artificial intelligence are reshaping the way clinicians diagnose, treatment plan, communicate with patients, and deliver care. This presentation will explore practical applications of intraoral scanning, digital smile design, CAD/CAM technologies, 3D printing, and AI-assisted treatment planning tools that can be incorporated into everyday clinical workflows. Special emphasis will be placed on digital smile design platforms, such as SmileCloud, which leverage facial references and clinician-specific design preferences to create personalized esthetic outcomes. Through clinical cases and real-world examples, attendees will gain insight into how digital technologies can improve efficiency, accuracy, patient engagement, and treatment outcomes. Participants will leave with practical strategies for implementing digital workflows and AI-powered solutions in both private practice and academic environments.
Learning Objectives
Describe the role of intraoral scanning, digital smile design, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing in contemporary digital dental workflows.
Explain how artificial intelligence can enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, patient communication, and esthetic smile design.
Apply practical strategies for integrating digital dentistry and AI technologies into daily clinical practice to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
From Benign to Deadly: A Review of Oral Lesions Encountered in Dental Practice
Dr. Michaell A. Huber, DDS, FICD
Overview
Dental patients frequently seek evaluation for a sore or lesion in their mouth. Fortunately, most of these lesions will be inconsequential or benign; however, some may be serious or represent an underlying systemic disorder. The purpose of this course is to review some of the oral conditions and lesions the dental practitioner may encounter in practice. Using a case-based interactive format, the clinical clues and patterns of presentation, the relevant laboratory tests necessary to diagnose, and the basic therapeutic strategies used to manage these most common oral lesions will be presented.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to describe/discuss the diagnosis and management of:
Common benign exophytic lesions
Common oral ulcerations
Common dermatologic disorders
Common autoimmune disorders
Common infectious conditions
Oral potentially malignant disorders
Malignancy and oral cancer
Profitable Practice Pearls in Dentistry
Dr. David M. Bonner, DDS, MBA, MAGD, FICD, FACD, FICOI
Overview
Dental practices can improve their patients’ oral health with “pearls” that are often neglected. Dental Pearls help dentists become “Decathlon Dentists.” The good news for dentists is many of these pearls are often “low hanging fruit” that can immediately add more than six figures of profitability annually when combined with excellent communication.
Dr. David Bonner is a practicing dentist with the gift of sorting through the vast array of new materials and techniques to help dentists simplify the complexities of providing excellent restorative and surgical dentistry efficiently.
This fast-moving presentation is designed for Dentists and the entire Dental Team and will help each participant enhance the pleasure and profitability of practicing dentistry by Monday morning!
Learning Objectives
Position Your Practice for Success!
Implement Numerous Profitable Practice Pearls!
Eliminate the “Dirty Dozen” Causes of Post-op Sensitivity!
Eliminate the Misses, Near Misses, and Anxiety of Delivering Anesthetic!
Power Up Your Practice with Materials & Techniques You Cannot Live Without!
Presenter(s)
Disclosures & Policies
No Recording and Transcription Policy To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to: - Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices) - Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.) - Screen captures or screen recordings - AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)
Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.
Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.
Course Refund Policy Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.
Financial Disclosure Statement It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.
There is nothing to disclose for this course.
Time (Central Time Zone)
Check-in: 8:00 AM Program time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
In Person OR Live Interactive Webinar (UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry: 8210 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229)
Tuition
Morning Half-Day Attendance (3.5 CE): $150
Afternoon Half-Day Attendance (3 CE): $150
Full-Day Attendance (6.5 CE): $275
(Please note that you may not change your attendance option once you have signed up. Carefully select the tuition option that corresponds to how much CE you would like to earn.)
Note About On-Site Registration
Please note that on-site registration will not be available. Please register for the program in advance on a laptop or computer.
Half-Day and Full-Day Registration Options Available
You may register to attend only the morning session or only the afternoon session. Please note that you may not change your attendance option(s) once you have signed up. Carefully select the tuition option that corresponds to how much CE you would like to earn and which lecture(s) you would like to attend.
During registration, you will indicate which lecture you plan to attend, for the afternoon options.
Note Regarding Webinar Attendance
Please note that, for webinar attendance, you may either attend Dr. Escobar’s morning lecture, Dr. Bonner’s afternoon lecture, or both. You may not attend Dr. Huber’s lecture via webinar, you must attend in person for his portion of the program. Thank you for your understanding.
Note About On-Site Registration Please note that on-site registration will not be available. Please register for the program in advance on a laptop or computer.
Note Regarding Webinar Attendance Please note that, for webinar attendance, you may either attend Dr. Escobar’s morning lecture, Dr. Bonner’s afternoon lecture, or both. You may not attend Dr. Huber’s lecture via webinar, you must attend in person for his portion of the program. Thank you for your understanding.
Half-Day and Full-Day Registration Options Available You may register to attend only the morning session or only the afternoon session. Please note that you may not change your attendance option(s) once you have signed up. Carefully select the tuition option that corresponds to how much CE you would like to earn and which lecture(s) you would like to attend.
During registration, you will indicate which lecture you plan to attend, for the afternoon options.
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