September study club
Overdenture Solutions in Modern Implant Dentistry: Treatment Planning and Case Studies
September 11th
This lecture will explore the role of overdentures in contemporary implant dentistry. Dr. Ben Kellum will review clinical indications, case selection, treatment planning workflows, and long-term maintenance strategies. Participants will gain practical insights through case studies demonstrating common challenges and predictable solutions, with an emphasis on patient-centered care, value-driven treatment, and clinical efficiency.
Event Instructor
Dr. Ben Kellum, DDS
Dr. Ben Kellum grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi. After graduating from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, he went on to get his Doctor in Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Kellum completed a 1 Year AEGD residency program in Pocatello, Idaho, focused on comprehensive implant planning and treatment. Dr. Kellum spent several years in private practice at a full arch denture and implant clinic and then transitioned full-time to Program Director of The Foundry Dental AEGD residency Program in Birmingham Alabama.
The Foundry Dental Clinic is a Christian-based community clinic, where Dr. Kellum was able to use his background in full-arch implant surgery and restoration to give those going through drug recovery access to more ideal treatment options.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify patient indications and contraindications for implant-supported overdentures.
- Evaluate treatment planning considerations, including anatomical, financial, and functional factors.
- Discuss attachment systems and prosthetic design options for overdentures.
- Review common complications and evidence-based strategies for maintenance.
- Apply case-based learning to improve communication with patients about treatment alternatives.
Teaching Methods
- Lecture with multimedia case presentations
- Group discussion and Q&A
Course Details
- CE Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours
- AGD Subject Code(s): 690 – Implants; 670 – Removable Prosthodontics
- Provider Name: Transcend Dental Education
Participant Information
- Intended Audience: General dentists and prosthodontists seeking practical approaches to implant overdenture therapy.
- Skill Level / Prerequisites: Basic understanding of implant restorative dentistry recommended.
Event Logistics
Date: September 11th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm CST
Location: 4949 Century St. NW, Suite 2, Huntsville, AL 35763
Cost: Complimentary
Administrative Information
- Refund & Cancellation Policy:
This is a complimentary event with no registration fees. Attendees may cancel at any time without penalty by contacting 256-305-7133. Transcend Dental Implants reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event and will notify registered attendees promptly if changes occur.
- Commercial Support: This course has no commercial support.
- Contact Information:
Transcend Dental Implants
E: hello@transcenddentalclinic.com
P: 256-305-7133