Minimally Invasive Dentistry

The Next Era
Presented by: Dr. Lou Graham & Dr. Mackenzie Kelley
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Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants

Audience

September 1, 2026

Date

7 PM Central

Time

1 CE Credit

Credits

Free

Course Cost

Live Webinar Lecture

Method

Course Contents

About the Course

Course Description

For decades, our traditional diagnostic approaches have guided the profession to all to  often, a guessing game. With guessing comes subjectivity and ultimately, the potential  of patients losing trust in our profession. These same traditional diagnostics, often guide us to be more “reactive” versus “predictive” and preventative.

The “watch and wait” has long been the standard response to early enamel lesions — but in modern dentistry, that approach is no longer acceptable. Advances in diagnostic imaging, AI technology, and minimally invasive treatment protocols now allow clinicians to identify and arrest carious lesions before cavitation occurs.

This course challenges outdated thinking and provides a clear, evidence-based  roadmap for early intervention. Learn how to move beyond guesswork with traditional  radiographs and explorers, implement cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and deliver  noninvasive restorative treatments that halt the caries progression and promote partial to full remineralization of the affected lesion.

Learning Topics

  • Recognize  “watching” early enamel lesions is outdated and identify the limitations of conventional caries diagnostics.
  • Integrate advanced technologies, including 2D AI and enhanced diagnostic tools, to detect early lesions with greater accuracy and confidence.
  • Apply a predictable, three-minute restorative protocol that arrests up to 90% of early lesions and promotes remineralization.
  • Establish a modern, non-invasive approach to managing incipient caries and breaking the cycle of repetitive drilling and restoration.
  • Elevate patient communication by emphasizing early detection, early intervention, and long-term tooth preservation as the most conservative approach to treatment.

Minimally Invasive Dentistry:
The Next Era 

Course Details

  • Course Fee: Free
  • Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
  • Method: Self-Instructional
  • Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants
  • AGD Subject Code: 250

Meet the Instructors

Lou Graham, DDS

For the past 35+ years, Dr. Graham has practiced dentistry in Chicago, Illinois. As dentistry evolved throughout his career, he remained at the cutting edge and incorporated many of these changes into both his multi-group specialty practice and his clinical courses. Dr. Graham’s course offerings incorporate the latest diagnostic technologies into everyday treatment planning and clinical care to ensure the best options and treatments are presented to each and every patient.

Throughout his career, his goal has always been to get teeth to their 75th birthday. With such, Dr. Graham’s emphasis has always been based on trust with the patient and conservative dentistry. His courses highlight many of the restorative options in dentistry today along with an emphasis on customized approaches to periodontal care, implants, laser dentistry and treatment for the ever-expanding geriatric population.
Dr. Graham is the founder of Catapult Education, now composed of 30+ speakers including clinical evaluators of the latest dental products and technologies with over 38,000 education subscribers.
Dr. Graham is a published author and is the former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry.

Mackenzie Kelley, DDS

You can call her “Dr. Mac”! Known for building strong relationships with her patients, she brings a great sense of humor and a genuine passion for helping people feel comfortable in the chair. Dr. Mac was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated with highest distinction from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. She was awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Achievement Scholarship and received the American College of Prosthodontists award for excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Following dental school, Dr. Mac completed a general practice residency at Carolinas Medical Center, gaining advanced experience in complex procedures including implants, surgical extractions, and restorative care. After practicing in Pittsburgh for several years, she and her husband moved to the mountains of Colorado.

Dr. Mac’s true passion is cosmetic dentistry and education. She has completed hundreds of hours of advanced training in veneers, cosmetic bonding, Invisalign, Botox, and fillers. She is dedicated to creating natural, personalized smile enhancements and loves walking patients through every treatment option. She is currently pursuing accreditation through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a prestigious distinction achieved by only a small number of dentists. Beyond patient care, Dr. Mac is deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, and sharing her clinical experience with other dentists to elevate the profession and improve patient outcomes.  She currently travels back to her home state of Indiana once a month to teach 4th-year dental students.

Outside the office, Dr. Mac enjoys lifting weights, cooking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, family, friends, and her cats. You can also find her sharing her work and love for dental education on Instagram.

Catapult Education, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Disclosure

Catapult Education did not receive commercial support for this presentation. Dr. Lou Graham is the founder and owner of Catapult Education. Dr. Lou Graham and Dr. Mackenzie Kelley declare no conflict of interest for this presentation. Catapult Education delivers clinically relevant continuing dental education programs which address the needs and preferences of our audience and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to integrate new techniques, practice management and treatment options into their respective practices. Catapult Education is committed to ensuring the content quality, objectivity and scientific integrity of all continuing education courses. Instructors are advised to support clinical recommendations with scientific research-supported data whenever possible and to disclose any conflict of interest between them and any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this CE activity. Instructors are advised, where appropriate and if relevant to the subject matter of the presentation, to mention a variety of different product choices so as to present a balanced view of all therapeutic options available and promote improvements in oral healthcare free from commercial bias