
2026 Year End CE Course: Building the Practice of Tomorrow with Technology and Teamwork Today
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Description:
This course examines emerging technologies that are shaping the future of dental practice, including digital workflows, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, cloud-based practice management systems, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools. Participants will explore how these technologies can improve clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, patient care, and practice productivity.
After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Integrate emerging digital technologies into practice operations to enhance clinical precision and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of incorporating 3D printing and in-house design technologies for dental restorations and appliances.
- Assess strategies for improving a dental practice’s online visibility within AI-powered search and answer platforms.
- Compare the advantages and challenges of cloud-based practice management systems, including considerations related to security and infrastructure.
- Evaluate the role of AI-assisted diagnostic technologies in improving the accuracy and early detection of dental conditions.
- Assess strategies for optimizing a dental practice’s digital presence within AI-powered search and information platforms
Presenter(s):
Fees:
Early Bird Registration
BY 12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 10/20/26
Dentist: $325
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $200
Dental Assistant: $115
Regular Registration
BY 12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 11/21/26
Dentist:$340
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $215
Dental Assistant: $130
Late Registration
AFTER 12:00 pm / Noon (CST) 11/21/26
Dentist:$365
Hygienist/Lab Tech: $240
Dental Assistant: $155
Schedule:
Sign-in & Breakfast: 7:00-8:00 am (CST)
Course Starts: 8:00 am (CST)
Course Ends: 4:30 pm (CST)
Location:
Address
Location Information
This course will be held at LSU School of Dentistry at 1100 Florida Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana located in the Mid-City area of New Orleans near beautiful City Park and historic Bayou St. John. If you are staying at a downtown hotel in or near the French Quarter, the distance to the dental school is approximately five miles. If you are driving to the dental school, free parking is available in the patient and visitor parking lots located across from the dental school.
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Travel
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Travel Accommodations
Hotel Information

JW Marriott Hotel
Hotel Info:
Hotel Accommodation
JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans
614 Canal Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
Group rate: $159/night plus 16.75% applicable taxes
Hotel Reservation Number: 1-800-228-9290
Group Name: LSUYearEndLastChanceCourse
Parking: Will ensure any guests staying will have the 15% discount on overnight valet parking discount applied.
Below is your booking link for attendees to make their reservations at the group rate.
https://book.passkey.com/go/LSUYearEndLastChanceCourse
Last Day to Book: November 20, 2025
Please note that rooms at the group rate are limited and may be sold out before the cut-off date.

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