This course explores when and how general dentists should collaborate with dental specialists to manage complex cases. Using real cases from the SLC VA Medical Center, the team will demonstrate effective strategies for assembling the right specialists, staging treatment, and coordinating care for optimal patient outcomes.
Tooth Be Told:
When to Call in the Big Guns
Live In-Person Lecture Registration Only
April 24, 2026
Location: 530 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108
Continental Breakfast: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm Presentation: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
CDE Hours Awarded: 4.0 Lecture Hours
Conflicts of Interest: No Conflicts
Education Methods: Live In-Person Lecture
Required Experience: Dental Professional
AGD subject codes: 010
External Funding: None
Course Description:
When managing a complex case, a general dentist can often benefit from the knowledge and services of our dental specialist colleagues. However, we sometimes hesitate to collaborate with them until problems arise. When should we reach out to them, who should we contact, how do we plan for and stage a complex treatment, how do we communicate effectively, and who is the “officer in charge” when it comes to strategically planning and overseeing patient care to ensure the best outcomes? The team of general dentists, residents, and specialists at the SLC VA Medical Center handles some of the most complex dentistry for highly compromised and challenging patients. Using real cases, they will teach you how to assemble a strong team and how to work effectively with the right dental specialists to achieve optimal results on your complex cases. This approach will lead to happier, more satisfied patients, better collaborations with specialists, and less stress for you, the general dentist.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Learn How to Communicate Effectively with Specialists: Discover how to coordinate multi-phase treatments and understand expectations during complex cases smoothly.
- Understand Pre-Treatment Consulting: Receive expert advice on developing excellent treatment plans before starting.
- Stay ahead with specialty insights: Discover top treatment strategies to ensure you consistently offer your patients the most current, evidence-based care.
Featured Speaker Participants:
- Dr. Jake Froerer – Moderator, Oral Medicine/Orofacial Pain, Dental Service Chief
- Dr. Shane Juber - General Dentist, Asst Chief
- Dr. Mike Slater – General Dentist, GPR Director
- Dr. Layne Brown – General Dentist
- Dr. Alec Griffin – General Dentist
- Dr. Erik Badger – Perio
- Dr. Christian Nielsen – Perio
- Dr. Rich Bauman – Endo
- Dr. Patrick Brain – OMFS
- Dr. Greg Roberts – OMFS
- Dr. Mark Durham – Prosth
- Dr. Jonathan Rasmussen – Prosth
- Dr. Moses Chang – GPR resident
- Dr. Delaney Glazier – GPR resident
- Dr. Eva-Elizabeth O’melia – GPR resident
- Dr. Isabel Scott – GPR resident
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.
