Alveoplasty and Related Pre-Prosthetic Procedures for General Dentists

In-person registration only

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location: The University of Utah, School of Dentistry,  530 S. Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108

Dinner and Registration: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Presentation: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CDE Hours Awarded: 2 Lecture Hours                                  

Conflicts of Interest: No Conflicts

Education Methods:  Live In-Person Lecture                 

Required Experience: Dental Professional                   

AGD subject codes: 670, 310                        

External Funding: N/A

COURSE INFORMATION & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Placing and restoring implants has become the most exciting and sought-after aspect of dentistry. Most patients are highly motivated to avoid going toothless or having a removable appliance. However, implant dentistry has its issues. Treating peri-implantitis has become the fastest-growing aspect of the periodontal surgeon’s practice. This course will address the increasingly common problems associated with etiology, placement, restorative, treatment modalities, and prognostication of surgical and non-surgical outcomes.

After completing this program, the dental professional should be able to:

• Understand site development and placement.
• Diagnosing the etiology of peri-implantitis.
• Determining when an explanation is necessary.
• Provide up-to-date, evidence-based treatments for retaining the ailing implant.

Featured Speaker: Karl Koerner, DDS, MS

Dr. Karl Koerner has been an 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 holds a master’s degree in education. He was honored as the Alumnus of the Year 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 has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Utah Dental Association and the LDS Academy of Dentistry and is a past president of both the Utah Dental Association and the 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 include online videos and webinars, in-person didactic sessions, hands-on training with life-like models, and patient treatment. Patient treatment courses provide pro bono care to underserved populations in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. Although he is not an oral surgeon, he received surgery training in the U.S. Army and performed only oral surgery in his Utah general practice for over 20 years. Dr. Koerner has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery, over 30 articles, and has worked with Dr. Gordon Christensen on videos, course instruction, and serving on the Clinicians Report Board of Directors. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has organized 16 trips for humanitarian service and exchanges with Chinese dentists.

Disclosure: 

*Neither the speaker(s), planner(s), nor anyone in control of content for this live activity has any financial relationship with commercial products or services discussed.