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  • Yankee Study Club Fall 2025

    Session 4


    Digital Workflows for the Modern Dental Practice  


    Wednesday, November 19, 2025: 6:30 – 8:30 PM 

    Live Zoom Webinar - 2CE Hours


    Today’s dental practices are navigating a fast-changing landscape shaped by digital technology, artificial intelligence, and evolving patient expectations. This concise, two-hour virtual course is designed to help general dentists and their teams understand and apply digital workflows that enhance clinical efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and support long-term practice growth. With a focus on real-world implementation, this interactive session will highlight practical strategies for incorporating intraoral scanning, digital treatment planning, 3D printing, and AI-supported diagnostics into everyday practice. Attendees will also explore how digital tools can strengthen case presentation, streamline communication, and increase patient engagement—without compromising clinical judgment or the human connection that defines quality care. 
    • - Understand the essential elements of a digital workflow in all aspects of dental practice 
    • - Explore how AI and digital tools can enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency 
    • - Identify strategies for improving treatment planning and patient communication 
    • - Evaluate the return on investment and long-term benefits of digital integration 


  • Speaker Bios

    Speakers:

    Gregory Bennett, DMD: is an Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair of Adult Restorative Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Dentistry. He is originally from the West Coast and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 201O from the Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry and followed on with a General Practice Residency at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Dr. Bennett served in the US Navy as a Dental Corps officer for over 5 years with time spent in California, Mississippi, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Hawaii. Dr. Bennett left the Navy in 2015 and began teaching at the UNMC College of Dentistry and practicing in a technology focused private practice in Lincoln Nebraska. Dr Bennett performs research on dental technology with a focus on 3D printing.


    Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD: is Dean and Professor of Restorative Dentistry at UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Kugel is the former associate dean for research and Professor Emeritus at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He maintains a private practice in Lincoln, NE.


    Moderator:

    Ancy Verdier, DMD:  is the founder of Worcester Periodontics, a periodontal dental practice located in Worcester , MA where he practices periodontology and implant dentistry. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University, DMD and Periodontal residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Verdier is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and American College of Dentists. He is also a regular contributor to Tufts Practice Based Research Network.


  • Pricing for Fall 2025

    *Price per Individual Session:

    • ADA MEMBER: $75/session
    • RECENT GRADUATES (3 YEARS AND UNDER): $55/session
    • NON-ADA MEMBER: $99/session
    • AUXILIARY STAFF: $45/session
    • STUDENT (DENTAL STUDENTS & RESIDENTS): FREE
    • (Students MUST register using your Student Email Address)


    Attendees will earn 2 CE per session.


    Please Note: Sessions 1 - 4 will be available on-demand until Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
Recommended Audience
  • Assistant; Dental Student; Dentist; Hygienist; Office Staff
CEUs
  • 2.0
Notice
  • Zoom access links for each session will be sent out the Monday (2 days) before the webinar. Attendees will earn 2 CE Credits per 2-hour session. For questions please contact: yankeestudyclub@massdental.org
Financial Disclosure
  • Gregory Bennett, DMD & Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD have no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds can be made online up to 10 days prior to the first live session. You will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds less than 10 days out including cancellations due to illness, late arrivals or weather. Full refund will be given if your class is cancelled for any reason by MDS. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. There is no refund for courses once the course begins. Registrants will be notified by e-mail if the course is cancelled. The e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address used to register.