Composite Grafting Plugs
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General Dentists
November 17, 2026
7 PM Central
1.5 CE Credit
Free
Live Webinar Lecture
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About the Course
Course Contents
Course Description
Learning Objectives
- Explain the rationale and clinical considerations for ridge preservation
- Compare common grafting material categories and their clinical applications
- Describe the scientific principles and clinical considerations associated with composite grafting plugs
- Describe minimally invasive extraction and site preparation techniques used in socket preservation
- Identify considerations for incorporating socket preservation procedures into clinical practice
Course Details
- Course Fee: Free
- Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.
- Method: Live Webinar Lecture
- Audience: General Dentists
- AGD Subject Code: 490
Meet the Instructors
Timothy Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
Timothy Kosinski DDS, MAGD is an Affiliated Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is the past President and editor of the Michigan Academy of General Dentistry. He is currently the AGD editor and for the past 6 years has overseen the publication of the AGD’s peer-reviewed journal, General Dentistry and its monthly news magazine, AGD Impact. He was named editor of Implants Today, the implant publication of Dentistry Today. In 2023 Dr. Kosinski was presented the ADA/AAADEJ’s “Distinguished Editor Award.” Dr. Kosinski has accepted several national recognitions including the ADA Council on Communications and the American Association of Dental Journalists (AADEJ) Distinguished Dental Editor Award and accepted in the names of team members the International Congress of Dentists USA Section 2025 Journalism Award Golden Pen Honorable Mention for AGD Impact and the International Congress of Dentists USA Journalism Award for Humanitarian Service, Division 1.
Dr. Kosinski received his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School and his Mastership in Biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski has received many honors including Fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International. In 2017 he received the Academy of Dentistry International’s Humanitarian Award “in recognition of significant contributions to the enhancement of the quality of life and the human condition.” He is a member of OKU and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Kosinski was the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s “Alumnus of the Year.” In 2009, 2014 and 2020 and 2025 Dr. Kosinski received the Academy of General Dentistry’s “Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.” Dr. Kosinski has placed over 21,000 dental implants and published over 270 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry. Since 2018 he has contributed over 135 editorials and published 65 clinical articles. He was also a contributor to the textbooks, Principles and Practices of Implant Dentistry, and Dental Implantation and Technology.
Charles D. Schlesinger DDS, FICOI
Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI is currently VP of Clinical Development at Impladent LTD and an internationally recognized dental implant practitioner and educator. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency
at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego, later serving as Chief Resident at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Los Angeles, where he received extensive training in oral surgery, implantology, and advanced restorative care.
Dr. Schlesinger maintained a thriving implant and restorative practice in San Diego before moving to Albuquerque to lead education and clinical affairs for a dental implant manufacturer, eventually serving as COO. He later returned to private practice, founded The CD Schlesinger Group, LLC, and became COO of Comfortable Dentistry 4U while continuing patient care. He is a Fellow of the ICOI and has lectured internationally for over 20 years.
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This Catapult Education, LLC presentation is made possible through the continued support of Impladent. Dr. Timothy Kosinski and Dr. Charles Schlesinger is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Impladent. Dr. Timothy Kosinski and Dr. Charles Schlesinger may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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