Tooth Talks: The Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting 2026: Registration is Still Open!

Tooth Talks: The Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting

The DC Dental Society and the Northern Virginia Dental Society have teamed up to deliver a high-energy, one-day program designed to go beyond traditional lectures and bring dentists together through conversation, collaboration, and practical learning.
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Don't miss out on today's opportunity to register for our outstanding Continuing Education (CE) meetings! Gain valuable insights, expand your knowledge, and network with experts in your field. Act now to secure your spot and make the most of this exceptional learning experience!
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The Complete Face: Botox Live Patient Training Certification Course

The Northern Virginia Dental Society (NVDS) is pleased to offer an additional two-day Botox course on Thursday, December 3, and Friday, December 4, 2026. Space is limited - pre-register today!
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Dental Collective: An Innovations and Insights Exchange - The Business of Botox: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Practice-Building Tips from Experienced Colleagues

A new in-person discussion forum for members only! Space is limited so register today.
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New Engagement Options for 2026-2027

Reach NVDS Members & their Staff
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We are pleased to offer a Mentorship Matching Program to NVDS members!

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Interviews with NVDS Leadership

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Introducing a new way to save for exclusively for NVDS Members

Offering NVDS members access to special pricing and promotional offers from a variety of companies that serve our dental community
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Member Volunteer Opportunities

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Dental Insurance Grievance Tracker

The VDA is collecting information about Dental Insurance issues.
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Welcome to the Northern Virginia Dental Society!

Founded in 1931, the Northern Virginia Dental Society (NVDS) is the largest of eight component societies of the Virginia Dental Association and the American Dental Association with over 1,400 local member dentists including specialists.

NVDS Speaker - Gocke

2026 Extraction Bootcamp (Fall)

Location: Northern Virginia Dental Clinic

Email: info@nvds.org

Phone: 703/642-5297

Lottery Registration is now open for active NVDS Members Only! 

Submit Interest Form by September 15, 2026

Extraction Bootcamp Lottery

A UNIQUE MEMBERS-ONLY EDUCATIONAL & HANDS-ON, LIVE PATIENT EVENT

Limited to Twelve (12) Participants. Selected participants MUST volunteer at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic for a total of 8 hours (1 full day or 2 half days).

Synposis: Join the NVDC on Friday, October 2, 2026, for an all-day hands-on course on in-office dental extractions. The course will begin with a 2-hour didactic session covering basic concepts of extraction of single and multiple teeth, alveoloplasty and preprosthetic surgery, simple wisdom tooth removal techniques, and, if time permits, socket preservation grafting and Cone Beam CT diagnosis of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Position to assist in surgical planning. The remainder of the day will consist of participants performing surgical procedures under the supervision of a Board-certified oral surgeon. The types of extractions will be determined by patient availability.

Learning Objectives:

After attending, participants should have basic knowledge and experience to:

  • Apply proper case selection to determine which extractions can be managed in a general practice setting versus referred.
  • Develop treatment plans for and perform extractions of single and multiple erupted teeth.
  • Understand and utilize basic extraction instrumentation.
  • Manage basic extraction-related complications.
  • Diagnose and treatment plan inferior alveolar nerve position using Cone Beam CT scanning.

About the Course Instructor:

Dr. M Timothy Gocke brings more than 17 years of experience to his work as an oral surgeon, aesthetic practitioner, and implant surgeon. Dr. Gocke graduated from West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry and completed his residency at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas. He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Gocke has earned a reputation in the community for successfully removing countless wisdom teeth by consistently prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and care. In addition to extracting wisdom teeth, Dr. Gocke spends much of his time treating dental implant patients and has performed over 10,000 dental implant and related surgeries.  Dr. Gocke has served as both Section Chief at INOVA Fairfax Hospital and the President of the VA Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has made himself available to the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic since he began practicing in 2007. Through his work with World Mission Partners, he has provided free oral and maxillofacial surgery for patients who otherwise would be unable to receive care. His travels on behalf of the non-profit have taken him and his staff on multiple trips to the Dominican Republic. Currently, he is a Fellow for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and an active member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He practices oral surgery at his offices located in McLean and Reston. 

The Northern Virginia Dental Society 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. See each course description for the number of continuing education credits designated by the Northern Virginia Dental Society. 

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