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Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ET
Opening Session
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ET
Opening Session
Location: Level 3, Ballroom
Event MC:
ArNelle Wright, D.M.D. (she/her/hers)
Keynote Speaker:
Brett Culp
Events (No CE)
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ET
Give Veterans a Smile Pack and Give Back Event
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ET
Give Veterans a Smile Pack and Give Back Event
Location: Level 2, Dental Central - Halls D and E, Social Impact Hub
Events (No CE)
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
An Introduction to AI in Oral Healthcare
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5105) An Introduction to AI in Oral Healthcare
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Alexander Lee, DMD
– Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Hubert K. Chan, DDS (he/him/his)
– Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Dealing with Difficult Patients…How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5103) Dealing with Difficult Patients…How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade
Location: 201
Speaker:
Lois J. Banta (she/her/hers)
– Healthcare Enterprises and COLLABricon
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Documentation and Coding Made Easy
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5102) Documentation and Coding Made Easy
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC
– Tidewater Dental Consulting
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Polypharmacy Pitfalls: Dental Care Considerations for Older Adults
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5104) Polypharmacy Pitfalls: Dental Care Considerations for Older Adults
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Kimberly A. Sanders, PharmD, BCPS
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause:Oral Health throughout the Lifespan of Women
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5101) Puberty, Pregnancy & Menopause:Oral Health Throughout the Lifespan of Women
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed
– n/a
Presentation
Medical-Dental Integration
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Endodontic Management of the Open Apex in the Permanent Dentition: A Hands-On Activity
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5210) Endodontic Management of the Open Apex in Permanent Dentition
Location: 208A
Speaker:
Erin Loggins, DDS, Endodontist (she/her/hers)
– UT Health Houston School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Dorothy Crowley, DMD, MSD (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Mastering CBCT Imaging: A Team Approach to Advanced Dental Imaging Diagnostics
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5301) Mastering CBCT Imaging: A Team Approach to Advanced Imaging Diagnostics
Location: 101
Speaker:
Bruno Azevedo, DDS MS (he/him/his)
– Cone Beam Guy LLC
Master Class
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Mastering Digital Records for Precision 3D-Printed Occlusal Guards
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5302) Mastering Digital Records for Precision 3-D Printed Occlusal Guards
Location: 206
Speaker:
Michael DeFee, DMD PhD
– The MOD Institute
Speaker:
Allan Jonattan de Lima Quieroz, DDS (he/him/his)
– MOD INSTITUTE
Master Class
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Mastering Esthetics with Bonded Laminate Veneers: A Hands-On Activity
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5208) Mastering Esthetics with Bonded Laminate Veneers
Location: 204A
Speaker:
Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, PhD
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Macarena Rivera, DMD; MSc
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Esthetics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
The Smooth Operator: Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation & Ultrasonics
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5201) The Smooth Operator: Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation & Ultrasonics
Location: 204B
Speaker:
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Next Level Dental Hygiene
Speaker:
Misty Mesimer, RDH, CDA (she/her/hers)
– Faculty
Hands-On Activity
Periodontics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Third Molar Removal: A Hands-on Learning Experience
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5206) Third Molar Removal: A Hands-on Learning Experience
Location: 209A
Speaker:
Rachel M. Uppgaard, DDS, FACS (she/her/hers)
– Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Speaker:
Francois Proulx, DMD (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Tiny Teeth, Making a Big Impact: Minimally Invasive Dentistry for the Modern Pediatric Patient
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5207) Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: Minimally Invasive Dentistry for Pediatric Patients
Location: 203A
Speaker:
Lauren C. Yap, DMD, MPH
– Penn Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Too Little, Too Much: Perfecting Soft Tissue Esthetics around Teeth and Implants
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
(5209) Too Little, Too Much: Perfecting Soft Tissue Esthetics
Location: 209B
Speaker:
Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH
– Corey + Then
Speaker:
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Cheeky Yoga
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(5202) Cheeky Yoga: Head and Neck Yoga
Location: 209C
Speaker:
Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh
– Overjet
Hands-On Activity
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
From Associate to Owner: Your Roadmap to Buying or Starting a Dental Practice
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(5509) Associate to Owner: Roadmap to Buying or Starting a Practice
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Speaker:
Rob Borcherding
– Panacea Financial
Speaker:
Michael Zepf
– Doctor Advisory Group
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
CE: 1
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Healing Smiles: Reshaping Chairside Outcomes with Trauma-Informed Care
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(5502) Healing Smiles: Reshaping Chairside Outcomes with Trauma-Informed Care
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Evan Rosenthal, MS, LPCC, LADC (He/They)
– Queer Vision Consulting/Transcend Psychotherapy
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #1* Intraoral Scanner: Effective and Efficient Techniques
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(5511) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #1*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Exhibitor Spotlight: Smarter Smiles: The Science Behind Oscillating Rotating Toothbrushes + Stabilized Stannous Fluoride
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(5521) Exhibitor Spotlight: Smarter Smiles: The Science Behind Oscillating Rotating Toothbrushes + Stabilized Stannous Fluoride
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Stephanie I. Gans, DDS (she/her/hers)
– Crest + Oral-B
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
From Mill to Mouth: Mastering the Characterization and Finishing of Lithium Disilicate Restorations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
(5512) From Mill to Mouth: Mastering Characterization of Lithium Disilicate Restorations
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Gary Osborn, CDT
– Ivoclar
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Fireside Chat
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(5506) A Fireside Chat with Drs. Kessler and Rosato
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Moderator:
Elizabeth Shapiro, DDS, JD
– American Dental Association
Panelist:
Brett H. Kessler, DDS
– American Dental Association
Panelist:
Richard J. Rosato, DMD
– American Dental Association
Events (No CE)
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
10 Top Management Tools for a Successful Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
(5108) 10 Top Management Tools for a Successful Practice
Location: 201
Speaker:
Lois J. Banta (she/her/hers)
– Healthcare Enterprises and COLLABricon
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: How New Diabetes and Weight Loss Treatments Impact Dental Care
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
(5109) Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: How New Diabetes and Weight-Loss Medications Impact Care
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Kimberly A. Sanders, PharmD, BCPS
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
From the Case Files of ….. Forensic Odontology Revealed
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
(5110) From the Case Files of ….. Forensic Odontology Revealed
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Kenneth Aschheim, DDS
– New York University College of Dentistry
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
The Dental Pains from Mary Jane: a Deeper Dive into Vaping / THC and Marijuana
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
(5107) The Dental Pains of Mary Jane: THC and Marijuana
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Ashley H. Duggins, PharmD, NBC-HWC (she/her/hers)
– Prevo Drug
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
ET
Lunch Symposium - The Caries Conundrum: Managing Fluoride Misconceptions
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
ET
(5520) Lunch Symposium: The Caries Conundrum: Managing Fluoride Misconceptions
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Amr M. Moursi, DDS, PhD
Speaker:
Donald L. Chi, DDS, PhD
Speaker:
Maria Ryan, DDS, PhD
– Colgate-Palmolive Company
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By:
CE: 0
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
The Basics of Reading Dental CBCT Radiographs
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
(5513) The Basics of Reading Dental CBCT Radiographs
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Brent Garvin, Industry Expert
– Planmeca
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Advocacy in Action: ADA’s Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(5504) Advocacy in Action: ADA’s Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Moderator:
David Linn
– American Dental Association
Speaker:
Jennifer Fisher
– American Dental Association
Speaker:
Natalie Hales
– American Dental Association
Speaker:
Nick Cargas
– American Dental Association
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
The Research Behind ADA’s Most Impactful Journal Articles
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(5505) The Research Behind ADA’s Most Impactful Journal Articles
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Moderator:
Jack L. Ferracane, PhD
– Oregon Health & Science University
Speaker:
Bruce A. Dye, DDS , MPH
– Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Alessandro Villa, DDS, PhD, MPH
– Miami Cancer Institute
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #2*
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(5514) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #2*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Building a Stronger Team: Addressing Substance Use in Dentistry
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5112) Building a Stronger Team: Addressing Mental and Chemical Health in Dentistry
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Evan Rosenthal, MS, LPCC, LADC (He/They)
– Queer Vision Consulting/Transcend Psychotherapy
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: An Overview
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5114) Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: An Overview
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Peter Nkansah, DDS, MSc, Dip. Dental Anesthesia (he/him/his)
– Sleep For Dentistry
Presentation
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Mouth-body Connection and Interdisciplinary Care
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5115) Mouth-body Connection and Interdisciplinary Care
Location: 207B
Moderator:
Hazel Glasper, DDS
– Revive Dental
Panelist:
Daniel Croley, DMD (he/him/his)
– Delta Dental of California
Panelist:
Thomas E. Van Dyke, DDS, PhD, Dipl. ABP (Periodontology) (he/him/his)
– ADA Forsyth Institute
Panelist:
Paul Cordts, MD, MSS, FACS
– Defense Health Agency
Medical-Dental Integration
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By Crest + Oral-B
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Stop Guessing, Start Seeing! Unlock Endodontic Secrets with CBCT Imaging
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5113) Stop Guessing, Start Seeing! Unlock Endodontic Secrets with CBCT Imaging
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Bruno Azevedo, DDS MS (he/him/his)
– Cone Beam Guy LLC
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
The Practice Side of Fluoride– Patient Education and Addressing Misinformation
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5111) The Practice Side of Fluoride– Patient Education and Addressing Misinformation
Location: 201
Speaker:
Jessica Robertson, DMD
– CAAP
Speaker:
Kerin L. Burdette, DDS, MPH, FAAPD, FPFA, FICD, FACD (she/her/hers)
– Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
From Printer to Mouth: Mastering the Characterization and Finishing of Printed Ceramic Crowns
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
(5515) From Printer to Mouth: Mastering Characterization of Printed Ceramic Crowns
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Gary Osborn, CDT
– Ivoclar
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Om-ohyoid: Posture and Occlusion
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5508) Om-ohyoid: Posture and Occlusion
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh
– Overjet
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Treating Patients During Pregnancy
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5507) Treating Patients During Pregnancy
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed
– n/a
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
AI in Action: Legal and Technical Considerations of AI Implementation
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5304) AI in Action: Legal and Technical Considerations of AI Implementation
Location: 206
Speaker:
Alexander Lee, DMD
– Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Hubert K. Chan, DDS (he/him/his)
– Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine
Master Class
Legal
Technology
Dentist
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Between the Threads: Uncovering Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5303) Between the Threads: Uncovering Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist
Location: 101
Speaker:
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF (she/her/hers)
– The Dental WINEgenist
Master Class
Periodontics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Endodontic Management of the Open Apex in the Permanent Dentition: A Hands-On Activity
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5220) Endodontic Management of the Open Apex in Permanent Dentition
Location: 208A
Speaker:
Erin Loggins, DDS, Endodontist (she/her/hers)
– UT Health Houston School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Dorothy Crowley, DMD, MSD (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
From Design to Delivery: Hands-On 3D Printing and Finishing of Custom Occlusal Guards
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5212) Design to Delivery: Hands-On 3-D Printing of Custom Occlusal Guards
Location: 203B
Speaker:
Michael DeFee, DMD PhD
– The MOD Institute
Speaker:
Allan Jonattan de Lima Quieroz, DDS (he/him/his)
– MOD INSTITUTE
Hands-On Activity
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Mastering Esthetics with Bonded Laminate Veneers: A Hands-On Activity
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5218) Mastering Esthetics with Bonded Laminate Veneers
Location: 204A
Speaker:
Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, PhD
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Macarena Rivera, DMD; MSc
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Esthetics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Pediatric Anterior Restoration for New Dentists
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5215) Pediatric Anterior Restorations
Location: 208B
Speaker:
David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
The Smooth Operator: Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation & Ultrasonics
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5211) The Smooth Operator: Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation & Ultrasonics
Location: 204B
Speaker:
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Next Level Dental Hygiene
Speaker:
Misty Mesimer, RDH, CDA (she/her/hers)
– Faculty
Hands-On Activity
Periodontics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Third Molar Removal: A Hands-on Learning Experience
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5216) Third Molar Removal: A Hands-on Learning Experience
Location: 209A
Speaker:
Rachel M. Uppgaard, DDS, FACS (she/her/hers)
– Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Speaker:
Francois Proulx, DMD (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Tiny Teeth, Making a Big Impact: Minimally Invasive Dentistry for the Modern Pediatric Patient
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5217) Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: Minimally Invasive Dentistry for Pediatric Patients
Location: 203A
Speaker:
Lauren C. Yap, DMD, MPH
– Penn Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Too Little, Too Much: Perfecting Soft Tissue Esthetics around Teeth and Implants
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5219) Too Little, Too Much: Perfecting Soft Tissue Esthetics
Location: 209B
Speaker:
Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH
– Corey + Then
Speaker:
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Modern Caries Management – Guided Remineralization
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
(5516) Modern Caries Management – Guided Remineralization
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Lisa A. Mayo, RDH, BSDH, MHA
– vVardis
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Get Creative with Compounding for your Dental Patients
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(5501) Get Creative with Compounding for your Dental Patients
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Ashley H. Duggins, PharmD, NBC-HWC (she/her/hers)
– Prevo Drug
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Tooth Be Told: Why Dental Standards Matter More Than You Think
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(5510) Tooth Be Told: The Vital Importance of Dental Standards
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Kenneth Aschheim, DDS
– New York University College of Dentistry
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
A No-Nonsense Guide to Managing Dry Mouth: From Awareness to Action
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5117) A No-Nonsense Guide to Managing Dry Mouth: Awareness to Action
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Sarah Balaster, DMD
– Diplomate American Board of Periodontology
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Dental Dilemmas: Drug Interactions and Patient Care
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5119) Dental Dilemmas: Drug Interactions and Patient Care
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Kimberly A. Sanders, PharmD, BCPS
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Dietary Counseling by the Dental Team: The Intersection of Sugars and Oral Health
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5116) Dietary Counseling: The Intersection of Sugars and Oral Health
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Teresa Marshall, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Documentation and Coding Made Easy
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5120) Documentation and Coding Made Easy
Location: 201
Speaker:
Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC
– Tidewater Dental Consulting
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Promoting Ethical Practices and Professional Integrity: Ethical Dilemmas Facing New (and Experienced) Dentists
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(5118) Promoting Ethical Practices and Professional Integrity
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Paul A. Palo, DMD
– Council on Ethics Bylaws and Judicial Affairs.
Speaker:
Elizabeth S. Goldman, DDS (she/her/hers)
– Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs
Speaker:
Kenneth Rawson, DMD (he/him/his)
– Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Amy Tran, DDS (she/her/hers)
– ADA, Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs
Speaker:
Scott S. Hansen, DMD
– ADA
Speaker:
C. Danielle Howell, DDS
– ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs
Speaker:
Jonathan Rich, DMD
– Council Ethics Bi-laws Judicial Affairs
Speaker:
Kelly Ann Roth, DDS (she/her/hers)
– ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs
Speaker:
James Purvis, DDS
– Kincaid, Purvis, & Godwin Family Dentistry
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
A Guided Tour of CBCT: Exploring the Power of 3D Imaging
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(5518) A Guided Tour for Choosing the Correct CBCT Machine
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Patrick McGibbon
– Henry Schein Dental
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
Friday, October 24, 2025
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
ET
Run with the ADA President
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
ET
Run with the ADA President
Location: Marriott Marquis
Events (No CE)
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ET
Student Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ET
Dental Student Breakfast
Location: Level 1, West Salon
CE: 0
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Live Patient Training For Every Dental Practice: A Hands-On Activity
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6204) AAFE Botulinum Toxin Live Patient Training For Every Dental Practice
Location: 209C
Speaker:
Louis Malcmacher, DDS
– American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE
Hands-On Activity
Esthetics
Dentist
Team
CE: 10
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Demystifying Periodontal Care: Contemporary Approaches to Staging and Grading
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(6103) Demystifying Periodontal Care: Contemporary Approaches to Staging and Grading
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Sarah Balaster, DMD
– Diplomate American Board of Periodontology
Presentation
Periodontics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Dietary Counseling by the Dental Team: The Intersection of Sugars and Oral Health
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(6102) Dietary Counseling: The Intersection of Sugars and Oral Health
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Teresa Marshall, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Unconscious Bias: Knowing What You Don’t Know
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(6109) Unconscious Bias: Knowing What You Don’t Know
Location: 201
Speaker:
Derek Mosley (he/him/his)
– Marquette University Law School Lubar Center
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Wake Up to the Signs: Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Airway Issues in Your Practice
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(6101) Wake Up to Signs: Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Airway Issues
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Loria Nahatis, DDS
– Beyond Pediatric Dentistry
Presentation
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6206) Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
Location: 209A
Speaker:
Rachel M. Uppgaard, DDS, FACS (she/her/hers)
– Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Speaker:
Francois Proulx, DMD (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Bringing Integrative Medicine to Dental Practice First Thing Monday Morning
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6110) Bringing Integrative Medicine to Dental Practice First Thing Monday Morning
Location: 202A
Speaker:
DeWitt Wilkerson, III, DMD (he/him/his)
– IDM Scholar Society
Speaker:
Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA
– IDM Scholar Society
Presentation
Medical-Dental Integration
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Build Back Better: Mastering Ridge Preservation and Regeneration Techniques
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6209) Build Back Better: Mastering Ridge Preservation and Regeneration Techniques
Location: 209B
Speaker:
Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH
– Corey + Then
Speaker:
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Clinical Crown Lengthening: A Hands-on Workshop
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6202) Clinical Crown Lengthening: A Hands-on Workshop
Location: 204C
Speaker:
Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS (he/him/his)
– Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS, PLLC
Speaker:
Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, Ph,D,MBA (he/him/his)
– Temple University
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Dental Assistant Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Success
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6205) Dental Assistant Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Success
Location: 204B
Speaker:
Erin Hendricks, DA, CCHW (she/her/hers)
– First Class Smiles of Bethesda
Hands-On Activity
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Dental Unit Waterlines: It’s time to Clear the Confusion!
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6203) Dental Unit Waterlines: It’s time to Clear the Confusion!
Location: 203B
Speaker:
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD (she/her/hers)
– mariefluent.com
Speaker:
Nancy L. Dewhirst, RDH (she/her/hers)
– West Coast University
Hands-On Activity
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Ethical Considerations for AI Use in Oral Healthcare
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6302) Ethical Considerations for AI Use in Oral Healthcare
Location: 206
Speaker:
Alexander Lee, DMD
– Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Hubert K. Chan, DDS (he/him/his)
– Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine
Master Class
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Integration of Calcium Silicates into Your Practice
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6210) Integration of Calcium Silicates into Your Practice
Location: 208A
Speaker:
Erin Loggins, DDS, Endodontist (she/her/hers)
– UT Health Houston School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Dorothy Crowley, DMD, MSD (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Mastering Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations - From Onlays to Zirconia Resin-Bonded Bridges: A Hands-On Activity
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6208) Mastering Minimal-invasive Ceramic Onlays and Resin-Bonded Bridges
Location: 204A
Speaker:
Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, PhD
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Macarena Rivera, DMD; MSc
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
OSHA Requirements: What You Must Know in 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6301) Comply with Me: OSHA Requirements for Dentistry in 2025
Location: 101
Speaker:
Karen Daw, MBA, CECM, CDIPC (she/her/hers)
– The OSHA Lady
Master Class
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Restorative Techniques for Posterior Primary Teeth
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6207) Restorative Techniques for Posterior Primary Teeth
Location: 208B
Speaker:
David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Inside the DSO Playbook: How Dentists Can Partner, Scale, or Build Their Own
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(6501) How Dentists Can Partner, Scale, or Build Their Own
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Speaker:
Randy J. Rodgers, Randy Rodgers
– Panacea Financial
Speaker:
Brian Tortolano
Speaker:
Michael Zepf
– Doctor Advisory Group
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Sponsored By
CE: 1
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
The ABCs of Community Water Fluoridation- Science, Specifics and Stats (Oh My)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(6502) The ABCs of Community Water Fluoridation- Science, Specifics and Stats
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Liz Lense, DDS, MSHA (she/her/hers)
– American Dental Association
Speaker:
Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #2*
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(6511) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #3*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
Exhibitor Spotlight: QUANTIUM: Versatility and Performance for Modern Restorative Dentistry
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ET
(6520) Exhibitor Spotlight: QUANTIUM: Versatility and Performance for Modern Restorative Dentistry
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Dr. Rolando Nuñez
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Implant Therapy Hands-On Activity
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6201) Implants in Action: A Hands-On Workshop for the Dental Hygienist
Location: 203A
Speaker:
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF (she/her/hers)
– The Dental WINEgenist
Speaker:
Lisa Baker, RDH, BS
– Paradise Dental Technologies
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Team
CE: 2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
CBCT in Dentistry: Use in Dentistry and Advanced Applications
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6107) CBCT in Dentistry: Use in Dentistry and Advanced Applications
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Trishul Veera Allareddy, BDS, MS, MBA
– The University of Iowa
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Precision Over Procedure: The Essential Knowledge for Effective Tongue-Tie Treatment
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6106) Precision Over Procedure: The Essential Knowledge for Effective Tongue-Tie Treatment
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Loria Nahatis, DDS
– Beyond Pediatric Dentistry
Presentation
Pediatrics
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Safe Practices in Nitrous Oxide Administration
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6108) Safe Practices in Nitrous Oxide Administration
Location: 201
Speaker:
Helen Giannakopoulos, DDS, MD
– University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine
Presentation
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
From Mill to Mouth: Mastering the Chairside Characterization and Finishing of Zirconia Restorations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
(6512) From Mill to Mouth: Mastering Chairside Characterization of Zirconia Restorations
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Gary Osborn, CDT
– Ivoclar
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
From Research to Chairside: Putting ADA Commons to Work for You
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
(6503) From Research to Chairside: Putting ADA Commons to Work for You
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Presenter:
Alisun DeKock, MLIS
– American Dental Association
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Retirement Continuum
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(6504) Retirement Continuum
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Speaker:
Santo LoPorto, Financial Consultant, Licensed insurance agent and Series 6, 26, 7, 66 and 63 registered rep (he/him/his)
– Equitable Financial
Speaker:
Kenneth Kozlowski, CFP,ChFC,CLU (he/him/his)
– Equitable Investment Management
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
CE: 1
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
ET
Changemakers Celebration
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
ET
Changemakers Celebration
Location: Will be shared soon
Events (No CE)
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
ET
Nonopioid Alternatives to Opioids for Management of Dental Pain
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
ET
(6518) Lunch Symposium: Nonopioid Alternatives to Opioids to Manage Dental Pain
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Paul J. Desjardins, DMD, PhD (he/him/his)
– Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
CE: 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
Diagnostic Precision, Accuracy & Efficiency
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
(6513) Diagnostic Precision, Accuracy & Efficiency
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Annie Peeters, Solution consultant
– Henry Schein One
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
How to survive an audit without losing your sanity (or your license)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(6505) Surviving an Audit without Losing Your Sanity (or your license)
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Amir E. Kazim, DDS, FACD, FICD, FPFA (he/him/his)
– Amir Kazim DDS
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Team
CE: 1
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Mastering Dental Compliance: 7 Steps to Protect Your Practice from Risk
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(6506) Mastering Dental Compliance: 7 Steps to Protect Practice from Risk
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Moderator:
Anne Marie Anderson, Atty
– Compliancy Group
Panelist:
Kim Maggard, RDA, CDA, CDIPC (she/her/hers)
– Apex Practice Solutions
Panelist:
Tarasha Pearson, DDS (she/her/hers)
– Pearson Pediatric Dentistry
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Improved Eligibility, Claims, Billing & Payments
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
(6514) Improved Eligibility, Claims, Billing & Payments
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Kara Bean, RCM Solutions Consultant
– Henry Schein One
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Dermal Fillers Live Patient Training For Every Dental Practice!: A Hands-On Activity
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6214) AAFE Dermal Fillers Live Patient Training For Every Dental Practice
Location: 209C
Speaker:
Louis Malcmacher, DDS
– American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE
Hands-On Activity
Esthetics
Dentist
Team
CE: 10
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Becoming a Practice Owner: Acquisitions, Partnerships and Startups
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(6113) Becoming a Practice Owner: Acquisitions, Partnerships and Startups
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Jonathan Eskow
– Eskow Law Group, LLC
Presentation
Legal
Dentist
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Decoding ICD-10-CM for Dental Practices
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(6112) Decoding ICD-10-CM for Dental Practices
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC
– Tidewater Dental Consulting
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Easy, Effective Ergonomics for the Entire Dental Team
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(6115) Easy, Effective Ergonomics for the Entire Dental Team
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN (she/her/hers)
– Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic
Speaker:
Emily Kahnert, PT, DPT, PhD, CCTT (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
The Biofilm Breakdown: How It Fuels Periodontal Disease and What to Do About It
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(6111) The Biofilm Breakdown: Its Role in Periodontal Disease and Solutions
Location: 201
Speaker:
Sarah Balaster, DMD
– Diplomate American Board of Periodontology
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Tiny Smiles – The importance of the Age 1 Dental Visit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(6114) Tiny Smiles- The Importance of the Age 1 Dental Visit
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Elizabeth Vi Simpson, DMD
– Indiana University School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Craig S. Hollander, DDS, MS (he/him/his)
– Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills
Presentation
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Exhibitor Spotlight: #1 Missed Opportunity: How Hygiene Reactivations Can Drive Practice Success
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
(6519) Exhibitor Spotlight: #1 Missed Opportunity: How Hygiene Reactivations Can Drive Practice Success
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Greg Brooks
Speaker:
Colin Ambler
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Understanding the Material Differences Between the DSO and the Invisible DSO
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
(6515) Understanding the Material Differences Between the DSO and Invisible DSO
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Chip Fichtner, CoFounder (he/him/his)
– Large Practice Sales
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Evidence-Based, At-Home Oral Care Routine for a Healthy Mouth
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
(5519) Evidence-Based, At-Home Oral Care Routine for a Healthy Mouth
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Speaker:
Samuel St. John, PhD (he/him/his)
– The Procter & Gamble Company
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6216) Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
Location: 209A
Speaker:
Rachel M. Uppgaard, DDS, FACS (she/her/hers)
– Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Speaker:
Francois Proulx, DMD (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Build Back Better: Mastering Ridge Preservation and Regeneration Techniques
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6219) Build Back Better: Mastering Ridge Preservation and Regeneration Techniques
Location: 209B
Speaker:
Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH
– Corey + Then
Speaker:
Lea El Hachem, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Clinical Crown Lengthening: A Hands-on Workshop
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6212) Clinical Crown Lengthening: A Hands-on Workshop
Location: 204C
Speaker:
Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS (he/him/his)
– Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS, PLLC
Speaker:
Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, Ph,D,MBA (he/him/his)
– Temple University
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Crack the Code: DiSC Tools for a Stress-Free Dental Team
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6304) Crack the Code: DiSC Tools for a Stress-Free Dental Team
Location: 206
Speaker:
Hana Alberti, DDS (she/her/hers)
– American Dental Association
Speaker:
Kate Davidoski, MBA, DASSM (she/her/hers)
– American Dental Association
Master Class
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Dental Assistant Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Success
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6215) Dental Assistant Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Success
Location: 204B
Speaker:
Erin Hendricks, DA, CCHW (she/her/hers)
– First Class Smiles of Bethesda
Hands-On Activity
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Dental Unit Waterlines: It’s time to Clear the Confusion!
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6213) Dental Unit Waterlines: It’s time to Clear the Confusion!
Location: 203B
Speaker:
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD (she/her/hers)
– mariefluent.com
Speaker:
Nancy L. Dewhirst, RDH (she/her/hers)
– West Coast University
Hands-On Activity
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Infection Control Essentials in 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6303) Talk Dirty to Me: Infection Control Essentials in 2025
Location: 101
Speaker:
Karen Daw, MBA, CECM, CDIPC (she/her/hers)
– The OSHA Lady
Master Class
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Integration of Calcium Silicates into Your Practice
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6220) Integration of Calcium Silicates into Your Practice
Location: 208A
Speaker:
Erin Loggins, DDS, Endodontist (she/her/hers)
– UT Health Houston School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Dorothy Crowley, DMD, MSD (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Mastering Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations - From Onlays to Zirconia Resin-Bonded Bridges: A Hands-On Activity
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6218) Mastering Minimal-invasive Ceramic Onlays and Resin-Bonded Bridges
Location: 204A
Speaker:
Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, PhD
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Macarena Rivera, DMD; MSc
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Restorative Techniques for Posterior Primary Teeth
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6217) Restorative Techniques for Posterior Primary Teeth
Location: 208B
Speaker:
David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #2*
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
(6516) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #4*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Healing the Healer: Creating Your Best Self!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(6509) Healing the Healer: Creating Your Best Self!
Location: Level 1, Salon C
Speaker:
Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA, FAAOSH
– Susan Maples Health Educator
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Teledentistry
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(6510) Teledentistry: Saving Smiles One WiFi Signal at a Time!
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Amir E. Kazim, DDS, FACD, FICD, FPFA (he/him/his)
– Amir Kazim DDS
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Choosing Your Own Adventure: Different Options for Selling Your Practice
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6118) Choosing Your Own Adventure: Different Options for Selling Your Practice
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Jonathan Eskow
– Eskow Law Group, LLC
Presentation
Legal
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Pain Control in Dentistry: Local Anesthesia and Analgesia
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6117) Pain Control in Dentistry: Local Anesthesia and Analgesia
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Peter Nkansah, DDS, MSc, Dip. Dental Anesthesia (he/him/his)
– Sleep For Dentistry
Presentation
Medical-Dental Integration
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Practicing Sustainable Dentistry: How Going Green Attracts Patients and Boosts Your Practice
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6119) Practicing Sustainable Dentistry: How Going Green Benefits Your Practice
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Jenn Luca, DMD, MS
– Smile Dental Partners, The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Tiny Tempers & Tools: Navigating Post-Lockdown Pediatric Dental Patients
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6120) Tiny Tempers & Tools: Navigating Post-Lockdown Pediatric Dental Patients
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Lauren C. Yap, DMD, MPH
– Penn Dental Medicine
Presentation
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Understanding the 2026 Anesthesia CDT Codes
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
(6116) Understanding the 2026 Anesthesia CDT Codes
Location: 201
Speaker:
Jonathan L. Wong, DMD (he/him/his)
– Coastal Pediatric Dental & Anesthesia
Speaker:
Adrian J. Carrington, DDS (he/him/his)
– ADA
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
The Magic of Dentistry
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(6517) The Magic of Dentistry
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Presenter:
Lou Serrano
Events (No CE)
Sponsored By
CE: 0
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ET
Friday Night Fest
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ET
Friday Night Fest
Location: National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum
Events (No CE)
Sponsored By
CE: 0
Saturday, October 25, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Frontline TMJ and Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Live Patient Training
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7205) AAFE TMJ/Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Live Patient Training
Location: 209C
Speaker:
Louis Malcmacher, DDS
– American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Team
CE: 10
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
ET
Protocols for Cleaning Contemporary Complete Denture Materials
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
ET
(7104) Protocols for Cleaning Contemporary Complete Denture Materials
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Radi Masri, DDS, MS. PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Maryland Baltimore
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
Sponsored By
CE: 1
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Airway Dentistry Today and Tomorrow: Evolving Practices and Future Directions
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(7107) Airway Dentistry Today and Tomorrow: Evolving Practices and Future Directions
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Jinny Kwak, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– ClearWave Orthodontics
Speaker:
Allen Huang, DDS, MD
– Face and Airway Center For Surgery
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
Practicing Sustainable Dentistry: How Going Green Attracts Patients and Boosts Your Practice
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(7103) Practicing Sustainable Dentistry: How Going Green Benefits Your Practice
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Jenn Luca, DMD, MS
– Smile Dental Partners, The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
The Public Side of Fluoridation Advocacy-- Keeping Cool When the Conversation Gets Hot
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ET
(7102) Fluoridation Advocacy: Keeping Cool When the Conversation Gets Hot
Location: 201
Speaker:
Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Speaker:
Liz Lense, DDS, MSHA (she/her/hers)
– American Dental Association
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7203) Advanced Oral Surgery Topics: A Hands-on Learning Experience
Location: 209A
Speaker:
Rachel M. Uppgaard, DDS, FACS (she/her/hers)
– Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Speaker:
Francois Proulx, DMD (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Decoding Disease: Contemporary Diagnostic Testing in the Dental Office
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7302) Decoding Disease: Contemporary Diagnostic Testing in the Dental Office
Location: 206
Speaker:
Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA, FAAOSH
– Susan Maples Health Educator
Master Class
Medical-Dental Integration
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Extraction and Guided Bone Regeneration: Hands-On Workshop
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7201) Extraction and Guided Bone Regeneration: Hands-On Workshop
Location: 204C
Speaker:
Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS (he/him/his)
– Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS, PLLC
Speaker:
Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, Ph,D,MBA (he/him/his)
– Temple University
Hands-On Activity
Clinical
Dentist
Student
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
How to Read a CBCT?
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7301) How to Read a CBCT?
Location: 101
Speaker:
Trishul Veera Allareddy, BDS, MS, MBA
– The University of Iowa
Master Class
Clinical
Dentist
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Pediatric Anterior Restoration for New Dentists
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7204) Pediatric Anterior Restorations
Location: 208B
Speaker:
David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry
Hands-On Activity
Pediatrics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Stronger Together: Team Building for the Whole Team
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7109) Stronger Together: Team Building for the Whole Team
Location: 207B
Speaker:
Erin Hendricks, DA, CCHW (she/her/hers)
– First Class Smiles of Bethesda
Presentation
Practice Management
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 3
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Sustainable Volunteering: Tailoring Dental Programs for Global Needs
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(7502) Sustainable Volunteering: Tailoring Dental Programs for Global Needs
Location: Dental Central, Industry Hub
Speaker:
Gregory Czarnecki, DDS
– Health Volunteers Overseas
Speaker:
Brian Hollander, DMD
– Health Volunteers Overseas
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #5*
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
(7511) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #5*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Easy, Effective Ergonomics for the Entire Dental Team
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7108) Easy, Effective Ergonomics for the Entire Dental Team
Location: 207A
Speaker:
Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN (she/her/hers)
– Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic
Speaker:
Emily Kahnert, PT, DPT, PhD, CCTT (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Innovations in Perio
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7101) Innovations in Periodontics
Location: 201
Speaker:
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF (she/her/hers)
– The Dental WINEgenist
Presentation
Periodontics
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Safe Practices in Nitrous Oxide Administration
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7106) Safe Practices in Nitrous Oxide Administration
Location: 202B
Speaker:
Helen Giannakopoulos, DDS, MD
– University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine
Presentation
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Unconscious Bias: Knowing What You Don’t Know
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
(7105) Unconscious Bias: Knowing What You Don’t Know
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Derek Mosley (he/him/his)
– Marquette University Law School Lubar Center
Presentation
Wellness
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
Evidence at Your Fingertips: Leveraging the ADA Library for Enhanced Clinical Decision Making
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
(7504) Evidence at Your Fingertips: Leveraging the ADA Library for Enhanced Clinical Decision Making
Location: Dental Central, ADA Hub Stage
Speaker:
Kelly O'Brien, MLIS
– American Dental Association
Presentation
Clinical
Dentist
Student
Team
CE: 0
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #5*
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
(7512) Mastering Intraoral Scanning with Experience #6*
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Speaker:
Dawn Pezzuti, BSDH, M Ed, Asst Prof (she/her/hers)
– Henry Schein
Presenter:
Shannon Runnels, RDA
– Henry Schein
Presentation
Technology
Dentist
Sponsored By
CE: .5
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
The Magic of Dentistry
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ET
(7517) The Magic of Dentistry
Location: Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Presenter:
Lou Serrano
Events (No CE)
Sponsored By
CE: 0
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Tailgate
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Tailgate
Location: Level 2, Dental Central - Halls D and E
Events (No CE)
CE: 0
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