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Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delivery: In-Person Lecture & Hands-On
Speaker: Dr. John Gammichia
Location: Washington AGD Global Learning Center, 19415 International Blvd, #410, SeaTac, WA
Subject Codes: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
Credit Hours: 8.0
Target Audience:
General dentists seeking to enhance their expertise in both simple and surgical extractions, with a focus on patient safety, complication prevention, and advanced surgical techniques.
Tuition (Lecture & Hands-On):
AGD Member Dentists: $495.00
Non-AGD Member Dentists: $795.00
UWSOD AGD Dental Student Member (D1-D4): $99.00
Included with Tuition: A light breakfast, lunch, parking, and all hands-on materials are provided for attendees.
Course Description:
Prepare to revolutionize your approach to composite restorations! This is not your typical composite lecture. Dr. John Gammichia brings real-world insights from private practice, addressing common challenges when patients cannot afford full-coverage restorations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
*When and how to offer complex multi-cusp composite restorations
*Mastering Class I and Class II composite restorations
*Understanding adhesion and the latest in biomimetic dentistry
*Managing deep decay: liners, pulp health, and modern techniques
*Addressing deep and large cavities effectively
*Strategies for handling cracked teeth and post-endo restorations
Financial considerations: Can composite-heavy practice be profitable?
Course Goals:
*Elevate your general dentistry skills, turning routine fillings into exceptional restorations.
*Master techniques for performing complex and aesthetic multi-cusp composite restorations.
*Understand how to manage cracks and post-endodontic cases using composite.
*Gain confidence in adhesion science and biomimetic approaches to restorative dentistry.
*Discover how composite restorations can be a win-win for both patient care and practice profitability.
*Leave inspired and excited about doing composite restorations again!
Meet your Speaker: John Gammichia, DMD, FAGD
Dr. Gammichia is a 1995 graduate of the University College of Dentistry and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. Early in his career, he considered stepping away from general dentistry but instead found a renewed passion for composite restorations.
Dr. Gammichia has written extensively and lectured nationwide, sharing his expertise in composite dentistry. He is deeply passionate about making high-quality restorations accessible to all patients. Outside of dentistry, he is married to his college sweetheart, has four children, is active in his church, and is a dedicated marathon runner.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188, 19415 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188-5309, United States, Des Moines
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