July 18-19, 2025
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration opens at 8:00 am, course to begin promptly at 8:30 am.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided both days – Coffee, soft drinks and water will be available throughout the day.

Registration: Virginia AGD
16 Participation Credits – Course Code (780) – Esthetics/Cosmetics

Course Descriptions and Objectives:
A smile makeover is a transformative dental treatment that combines technical precision with aesthetic artistry. This presentation will provide a comprehensive guide to the intricate processes involved, equipping practitioners with the knowledge and skills to deliver stunning, functional, and long-lasting results. Attendees will explore key concepts, techniques, and advancements in digital dentistry to enhance their approach to complex treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Program Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
• Utilize dental photography for diagnostic purposes and post-treatment evaluation.
• Apply Global Diagnosis principles in complex treatment planning.
• Perform smile design and conduct thorough functional analysis.
• Understand and implement digital planning and workflow in practice.
• Review and optimize occlusion for successful outcomes.
• Fabricate stints and guides to support precise treatment execution.
• Create and utilize trial smiles and mockups for patient visualization and feedback.
• Evaluate anterior restorative material options to meet aesthetic and functional goals.
• Design effective preparation techniques for long-lasting restorations.
• Master advanced bonding techniques for durability and reliability.
This presentation will provide practical insights, detailed methodologies, and innovative solutions, empowering dental professionals to deliver exceptional smile makeovers with confidence.

Talmadge D. Wilkins IV, DMD, FAGD
Dr. Tal Wilkins is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry. Before studying dentistry, he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University. At WVU, Dr. Wilkins was a member of its rifle team where he won four NCAA National Championships and earned six All-American honors. During this time, he was also a member of the US Shooting National Team. While he won many national honors, his highest accolade was winning a gold and silver medal for the United States in the 1994 World Championships in Milan, Italy.
After dental school, Dr. Wilkins completed a general practice residency followed by training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. He is the former Assistant Director of the Medical College of Georgia’s General Practice Residency. Dr. Wilkins has also graduated from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Executive Management Program.
He is also an alumnus of the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute where he focused his studies in Advanced Restorative Dental Treatment, Complex Occlusion (Bite) Problems, TMJ Syndromes and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Aesthetics. He is a member of the Board of Advisors of The Pankey Institute and serves in various other capacities at the Institute.