Continuing Education
Technology is constantly improving – especially so in the world of dentistry. That is why we believe in continuing education to learn new technology and techniques available for prevention, cosmetic enhancement and restoration of oral health. Staying up to date means we can offer our patients the best care and knowledge possible.
AGD Mastership
Dr. Rima Patel is a MAGD dentist! What does that mean for you and your family?
MAGD stands for Master of the Academy of General Dentistry. Earning Mastership takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Less than 2 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Masters. When you see a dentist with MAGD after their name, you can rest assured that they care about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. AGD Masters practice these techniques in a classroom setting multiple times a year — not every dentist does this.
To become an AGD Master, a dentist must:
• Be an AGD Fellow
• Complete over 1,100 credit hours of Continuing Education.
• Earn 400 of those 1,100 credits in hands-on courses.
• Pass an exam equal in difficulty to board certification exams.
A lifelong commitment to exceptional patient care. By achieving AGD’s highest honor for lifelong learning — the Mastership Award.
Mastership represents the highest level of achievement for members in accordance with AGD’s mission to advance general dentistry and oral health through quality continuing education.
AGD Fellowship
Dr. Patel is an AGD Fellow! What does that mean for you and your family?
FAGD stands for Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Earning Fellowship takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Fellows. When you see a dentist with FAGD behind their name, you can rest assured that they care about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. AGD Fellows practice these techniques in a classroom setting multiple times a year – not every dentist does this.
To become an AGD Fellow, a dentist must –
• Complete over 500 hours of Continuing Education.
• Earn 350 of those 500 credits in live courses.
• Pass an exam equal in difficulty to board certification exams.
2016 Continuing Education
AGD MasterTrack program – 5 year program, started August 2014.
Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting March 2016 – Dentists, dental assistants & hygienists attended the meeting
2015 Continuing Education
AGD MasterTrack program – 5 year program, started August 2014. MasterTrack is a series of continuing education courses in every discipline of general dentistry.
Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting – March 26th-28th. Dentists, dental assistants & hygienists will be attending the “Foundation for the Future” meeting.
Art of Anxiolysis – April 11-12, 2015. Dr. Rima Patel & Dr. Sunny Patel attended a two-day course designed to provide extensive knowledge on Minimal Oral Sedation and Nitrous Oxide in accordance with the American Dental Association’s Guidelines for the Use of Anesthesia and Sedation in the Dental Office. Dr. Patel was awarded a Minimal Oral Sedation Certificate of Participation and 16 CE hours.
2014 Continuing Education
AGD MasterTrack program – 5 year program, starting August 2014. MasterTrack is a series of continuing education courses in every discipline of general dentistry.
Implant & Bone Grafting Surgeries – Implant Seminars Live-Patient Training in the Dominican Republic December 26th-30th.
Implant Seminars – Oct 2014 through Feb 2015.
