2026 NAGD Annual Meeting/Mastertrack/Fellowtrack
June 12 & 13, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Extractions to Implants and Everything in Between – Lecture
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
with
Dr. Tommy Murph
DR. TOMMY MURPH
Dr. Tommy Murph achieved his Bachelor of Science in Biology and U.S. Army Commission from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. In 1989. From there, he went on to the Medical University of South Carolina, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1993. Since 1994, he has been in private practice offering all dental procedures to include, but not limited to extractions, implants, dentures, partials, crowns, cosmetic fillings, orthodontics, and root canals.
He is also the owner of Dental Development Seminars, providing dedicated lectures and hands-on instruction in several countries across the world. He has numerous publications: Extraction Guide for the Exodontist (20th Edition) 2026, A Retrospective study on the use of a dental dressing to reduce dry socket incidence in smokers, General Dentistry May/June 2015 and Dr. Murph Crane Pick Users Guide 2008. He is the inventor of the “Dr. Murph Crane Pick”.
He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, Pee Dee District Dental Society and the United States Dental Institute.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 LECTURE
This 8 hour lecture will include:
- 301: Learn the types of forces applied to teeth and which to use, how to hold a 301 elevator, where to use a 301 elevator, and when to use a 301 elevator
- Surgical Extraction: Learn how to section teeth, maxillary with a “Y” cut, and mandibular with a straight cut using a high speed hand piece. Learn how to remove sectioned roots with cryer elevators.
- Bleeding: Learn how to diagnosis the source of bleeding, and how to stop the bleeding. Learn which drugs contribute to bleeding and which ones can help you control bleeding
- Abscessed and Swollen: Learn what to do when your patient is abscessed and swollen, how to do an Incision and place a drain, antibiotics to prescribe, follow up protocols, what can happen if not treated
- Murph Crane Pick: Learn the types of forces applied to teeth and which to use, how to hold a Dr. Murph Crane Pick, where to use, and when to use a Dr. Murph Crane Pick
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 – HANDS-ON
Each hands on exercise will have a brief lecture first, followed by hands on
- Flap: Learn the why and how to do full thickness flaps. Learn several techniques and approaches as well as how to avoid them.
- Suturing: Learn what kinds of sutures are used in dentistry and how to choose wisely the one you need. Learn how to do the most common sutures in dentistry.
- Sinus Perforation: Learn how to diagnosis potential oral antral communications, what to tell the patient when you get one, several techniques to treat, and proper follow up for sinus perforations
- Grafting: Learn why, when, and how to bone graft. Discuss the types of grafts, how and when to use a membrane, and some very easy ways to start grafting in your office tomorrow.
- Immediate Implant: Learn when to place and when to wait. Learn some very basic immediate implant techniques that will increase your profitability during extractions. Learn how and when to restore the implants you placed.
- Problems: Learn a potpourri of useful dental tools and tricks when things don’t go as desired such as broken instruments, boney spicules, alveolar osteitis, root tips, etc.
When / Where:
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 12, 2026 & Saturday, June 13, 2026
Both days will be held at ESU#3 Facility
6949 S. 110th Street • LaVista, NE 68128
7:15 a.m…………………………………. Registration & breakfast
8:00 a.m…………………………………. Course Begins
Noon to 1:00 p.m………………………Lunch
1:00 p.m…………………………………..Course Resumes & Exhibits Close
5:00 p.m…………………………………..Course Adjourns
** Breakfast, lunch and breaks will be provided both days.
We now offer a 25% discount on any lecture, weekend MT or the entire MT class for a new grad/young dentist (each CE offered), up to their 5th year out. (i.e., dental student graduated in 2025, their 1st year out would be 2026. They would get this discount for 2026-2030.)
If you graduated in 2021-2026, this discount would apply to you!!!
Also we are offering a one-time 50% discount on any lecture or weekend MT course for a new grad/young dentist, up to their 5th year out. (Must be an AGD member)
Your registration can not be processed until payment is received. An email confirmation will be sent once we receive payment and registration is processed.
PLEASE NOTE: A $60 processing fee will be applied to all persons requesting a refund (lecture only) or $120 processing fee will be applied to all persons requesting a refund (lecture & hands on). No refunds be issued after May 11, 2026.
Questions? Contact the NAGD Office at 402.440.8450 or email julieberger50@gmail.com
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CREDITS – If you attend the Friday lecture only, you will receive 8 hrs. Oral Surgery Lecture Credit. If you attend both days, you will receive 16 hrs. Oral Surgery Particpation Credit.
Register by 7 p.m. on March 31st to get the early bird discounts for AGD members!
Register by May 11 to avoid a $60 late fee!
The AGD-Nebraska is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2030. Provider ID# 219313
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Your registration can not be processed until payment is received. An email confirmation will be sent once we receive payment and registration is processed.
PLEASE NOTE: A $60 processing fee will be applied to all persons requesting a refund (lecture only) or $120 processing fee will be applied to all persons requesting a refund (lecture & hands on). No refunds be issued after September 11, 2026.
Questions? Contact the NAGD Office at 402.440.8450 or email julieberger50@gmail.com
Registration Form
CREDITS - If you attend the Friday lecture only, you will receive 8 hrs. Operative Lecture Credit. If you attend both days, you will receive 16 hrs. Operative Particpation Credit.
Register by 5 p.m. on July 31st to get the early bird discounts for AGD members!
Register by September 11 to avoid a $60 late fee!
The AGD-Nebraska is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2030. Provider ID# 219313