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TAPD Winter 2026 Virtual CE Course
“From Prevention to Restoration: Glass Ionomer Cement vs. Resin-Based Composite and Non-Invasive Therapies Guided by Science”, Dr. Kevin Donly
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 noon (Central Time)
Virtual Zoom
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for those received by that deadline. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the meeting.
Questions? Monica Todd, texasacademypd@gmail.com
Dr. Kevin Donly, DDS, MS
Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS is currently a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Developmental Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. He received his D.D.S. in 1984, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1986, and M.S. in 1986 from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Donly is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, was on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, was on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, is the previous Chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Council on Post-doctoral Education, is Past-President of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, is Past-President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was the Pediatric Dentistry Commissioner to the Commission on Dental Accreditation. He has published over 350 chapters, manuscripts and abstracts associated with pediatric dentistry, prevention, dental restorative materials research and clinical utilization.
“From Prevention to Restoration: Glass Ionomer Cement vs. Resin-Based Composite and Non-Invasive Therapies Guided by Science”
Course Description
This course will focus on minimally invasive therapies, including fluoride and fluoride
alternatives such as xylitol, iodine, nano-hydroxyapatite dentifrices and casein phosphopeptide-
amorphous calcium phosphate (MI Paste, MI Paste Plus). Restorations with the appropriate
uses of glass ionomer cement vs. rein-based composite and Curodont will be discussed,
including recommendations and evidence for these recommendations.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course:
- Participants will be aware of fluoride effectiveness and the risk/benefit of fluoride.
- Participants will be aware of alternatives to fluoride and their effectiveness.
- Participants will understand the use of Curodont in the restorative dentistry spectrum
and potential benefits. - Participants will understand when glass ionomer cement or resin-based composite can
be appropriately utilized in contemporary pediatric restorative dentistry.
Dr. Kevin J. Donly has received grants or research support from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Health Resources and Services Administration, 3M ESPE, Premier, Bisco, GC, Dentsply, Elevate, Incisive Technologies, NuSmile, Ivoclar, Kerr, Procter and Gamble, Church and Dwight, Philips, Optiva, Oral-B, Enamelon, Atrix Laboratories and Guidor companies.
Although he has received grants or research support from these entities, he has no personal financial interests.