March 6-7, 2026
2026 IAGD Annual Meeting – Mastertrack/Fellowtrack
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026
Lecture
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist: Surgical Extractions and Related Procedures
Both days will be held at:
Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
SATURDAY, March 7, 2026
Participation/Hands-on
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker
Dr. Karl Koerner
Dr. Koerner has been Associate Professor of Oral Surgery (now adjunct) at Roseman College of Dental Medicine in Utah. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and has a Masters Degree in Education. He was awarded Alumnus of the year in 2024 at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
He was given the National AGD’s Weclew Award for contributions to dental education. Dr. Koerner received Distinguished Service Awards from the Utah Dental Association and the Ensign Academy of Dentistry and is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. He has given over 1000 oral surgery presentations for dental organizations in the U.S. and around the world and in CE departments of many dental schools.
His courses have included on-line videos and webinars, in-person didactic, and hands-on training (with life-like models and patient treatment). Patient treatment courses provide pro bono care to underserved in the U.S. and Dominican Republic. Though not an oral surgeon, he received surgery training in the U.S. Army and in his Utah general practice performed only oral surgery for over 20 years. Dr. Koerner has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery, over 30 articles, and has made surgery videos and taught courses for Dr. Dr. Gordon Christensen’s Practical Clinical Courses.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
LECTURE
(8 hrs. AGD Oral Surgery Lecture Credit – subject code 310)
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist: Surgical Extractions and Related Procedures
Many patients need extractions and other surgery, but it can become harder than they thought it would be. Dr. Koerner will help them become more proficient and confident with difficult extractions and other surgery common to general practice. This course reviews the best techniques and instruments to do these surgeries more easily and quickly while conserving bone. It is a requirement for success with implants and more aesthetic bridges. It helps avoid/manage common complications and teaches alveoplasty for less postoperative pain with dentures. One section includes the essentials of moderate third molar removal designed mainly for dentists in community health and corrections. In the process, it covers incisions, flaps, sectioning roots, root tip removal, faster sutures, and other topics.
Objectives:
Because of this course, the participants will:
- Understand how to perform exodonia faster and more predictably.
- Be better at selecting patients within their comfort zone.
- Have greater confidence smoothing bone after multiple extractions.
- Have more knowledge about managing partially erupted and symptomatic third molars.
- Be clearer on how to mitigate problems and complications with minor dentoalveolar surgery.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
PARTICIPATION/HANDS-ON
Objectives for hands-on:
Because of working on models, participants will have greater dexterity and clinical ability to:
- Section maxillary and mandibular molars prior to removing the individual roots separately.
- Use the 701 bur to create a trough in root periodontal ligament spaces (PDLs) up to ¾ of the root length prior to using a Luxator “to depth” in the trough.
- Use a bur to trough around root tips prior to using selected hand instruments to remove root tips.
- Correctly perform “incision and drain” of an infection.
- Excise a small lesion and submit for biopsy.
- Use a Hedstrom file in a broken root near the maxillary sinus to prevent losing it in the sinus.
If you attend the both days, you will receive 16 hrs. AGD Oral Surgery (subject code 310) Participation Credit. Additional 16 hours of participation credit may be earned by presenting a clinical homework assignment after the course and presenting in September of 2026. There is an additional fee of $500 if you are not in the IAGD Masterack).
Registration Form
You can now register and pay online. Or mail registration form and payment to:
IAGD, 2244 Stockwell Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Registrations are now closed. If you are still interested in attending, please contact the IAGD Office at 402-440-8450.
PLEASE NOTE: A $60 processing fee will be applied to all persons requesting a refund (lecture only) or $100 processing fee will be applied to all person requesting a refund (2 days). No refunds will be issued after February 1, 2026.
You will receive an email confirmation when your registration is processed.
Questions? Contact the IAGD Office at 402.440.8450 or email julieberger50@gmail.com
Due to the popularity, we encourage you to register early and take advantage of the member discounts. Space is limited!!!
Don’t forget to take advantage of HUGE member only discounts if you register by January 2, 2026!
Register by February 6th to avoid $60 late fee!
A block of sleeping rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn for $129 until February 11, 2026. Reservations can be made by scanning the QR code or you can contact the hotel directly at 515.270.8890 . Make sure to ask for the “Iowa Academy of General Dentistry” rate.
General Information
Friday, March 6, 2026
Lecture
Both days will be held at:
Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
515.270.8890
7:30 a.m ……………………….. Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m………………………… Course Begins
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. ……… Lunch Hour
1:00 p.m……………………….. Course resumes
5:00 p.m……………………….. Course adjourns
Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks will be
provided.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Participation/Hands-On
7:30 a.m …………………………… Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m……………………………. Course Begins
12 noon – 1:00 p.m…………… Lunch Hour
1:00 p.m……………………………. Afternoon Hands on resumes
5:00 p.m……………………………. Course adjourns
Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.
The AGD-Iowa is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry. The current term of approval extends from 6/1/2025 to 5/31/2031. ID# 219301