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SUMMARY:Coffee & Cases: A Guide to Common Oral Pathology
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:00 a.m.\nLecture – 9:00 a.m.\nDismissal – 12:00 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\n$79 per person AIDA/MPS Members\n$99 per person General Admission\n*Includes Breakfast & Snacks \nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 730\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Title: A Guide to Common Oral Pathology \nCourse Description:This course is designed to inform the participant about various oral pathologic lesions of the oral cavity. The oral health care professional should be able to identify common lesions and understand how to manage patients with such conditions. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify common lesions of the oral cavity during routine examination\nDetermine how to properly manage patients presenting with various oral pathologic lesions\nDiscuss the treatment plan and prognosis of various oral pathologic lesions with patients\n\nMeet the Instructors: Ashley Clark\, MBA \nDr. Ashley Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis\, Indiana after a nearly decade-long career serving as an oral pathologist in academia. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and the Advisory Board for General Dentistry. \nDr. Clark has won several teaching awards\, has provided over 350+ continuing education courses\, and has authored more than 50 publications and book chapters. She is a member of the American and International College of Dentists.
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/a-guide-to-common-oral-pathology/
LOCATION:Midwest Dental\, 2429 109th St.\, Grand Prairie\, 75050\, United States
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Coastal Education Symposium: Navigating Knowledge\, Compliance\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7:30 a.m.\nMorning Lecture – 8:00 a.m.\nLunch – 11:00 a.m.\nAfternoon Breakout Sessions – 12:00pm\nDismissal – 3:00 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nEarly Bird General Admission $149 per person\nAfter April 10th $179 per person \nEarly Bird AIDA Member $99 per person\nAfter April 10th $129 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Morning Course: 550\nCE Code Breakout Course #1: 135\nCE Code Breakout Course #2: 250 \nMorning COURSE TITLE: Diamonds and Pearls A Practice’s Best Friend: Treatment Planning and Case Presentation  \nMorning Course Description :It’s no secret: employees are a company’s greatest asset\, especially in a dental practice! Therefore\, leveraging key patient experience-moments will have huge benefits and in turn\, will maximize your practice profits. This course is designed to provide piles of “diamonds” on clinical techniques and treatment planning “pearls” essential to seeing long-term success and financial growth. From understanding patient decision-making to the tools and tips for getting patients to be “WOW-ed” with the overall experience\, this course is designed to give a practical\, “soup-to-nuts” approach to the latest clinical research\, approaches to human behavior and includes special emphasis on team communication. \nMorning Course Objectives: \n\nLearn current trends in today’s general practice and the market we exist in today\nTalk common sense\, “real-world” approach to treatment planning\, and the benefits of “Co-Diagnosis”\nUnderstand personality styles via the DISC model of human behavior\nReview clinical cases for the application of principles and products\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr Tim Bizga \nTimothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland\, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant\, he also worked as a dental lab-technician\, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bizga is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker/Trainer/Coach\, a certified DISC profile trainer\, clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor\, and Director of Education at Smile Source. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world. \nBreakout COURSE TITLE #1: Laser-Enhanced Hygiene: Modern Protocols for Periodontal Health & Practice Growth \nBreakout Course Description #1:This course will discuss in detail how lasers enhance the anti-infective model\, understanding the host-immune response\, biological testing methods\, laser safety and comfort control\, treatment planning and documentation\, insurance coding and scheduling\, case presentation to increase case acceptance\, and marketing and implementation. This course will include a hands-on laser training activity. \nBreakout Course Objectives #1: \n\nUnderstand the Anti-Infective Model: Explain how laser technology supports and enhances the anti-infective approach in modern dentistry\nEnsure Laser Safety and Patient Comfort: Apply proper laser safety protocols and techniques to maximize clinical efficacy while maintaining patient comfort\nDevelop Comprehensive Treatment Plans: Integrate laser therapy into personalized treatment plans with accurate documentation and case management\nNavigate Insurance and Scheduling: Understand appropriate insurance coding\, billing strategies\, and scheduling considerations for laser procedures\n\nMeet the Instructor: Gwen Smukowski\, RDH\, BS\, MBA \nGwen Smukowski\, RDH is the Founder of Continuity Consulting\, an educator and coach\, a national speaker\, as well as clinical hygienist in private practice. Gwen maintains her focus on the development and expansion toward excellence in periodontal care and aesthetic/restorative team support. This focus on excellence has taken her worldwide as an instructor and speaker on the subjects of laser-assisted periodontal health\, practice management\, leadership development\, operational excellence\, integrated marketing and team-based comprehensive dentistry. Gwen brings this broad perspective of clinical\, managerial and academic experiences to her work. As a consultant and coach\, her focus is to inspire and empower dental teams with current research\, technology\, and the systems necessary to reach new levels of growth and success for their practice. \nBreakout COURSE TITLE #2: Efficient Fundamental Dentistry: Pathways to Procedural Mastery in ‘Bread and Butter’ Dentistry \nBreakout Course Description #2: In today’s dental practice\, 40% of revenues come from crown and bridge procedures. In addition\, a staggering 45% of all billed direct restorative procedures are Class ll’s! The goal of this course is to teach efficiency while imparting competency in these key areas: the single-unit crown and posterior composite dentistry. By course end\, the audience will be able to select appropriate indirect materials and the glues we choose to hold them. Furthermore\, attendees will be able to utilize knowledge of the newest direct restorative materials to perform and restore more competently and efficiently. Clinical tips and brand suggestions will be included. \nBreakout Course Objectives #2: \n\nReview principles of tooth preparation\nLearn current methods for tissue management and impressioning for crowns and bridge\nReview latest array of indirect material choices\nLearn proper cement selection\nDiscuss adhesion and compare/contrast 7 generations of dental adhesives\nReview criteria for properly placed matrix band and wedge and review matrix systems\nShortcuts and pearls for composites success\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr Tim Bizga \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/coastal-education-symposium-navigating-knowledge-compliance-and-innovation/
LOCATION:National Maritime Museum of the Gulf\, 155 South Water Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Dental Business Summit: Elevate\, Innovate\, Dominate!
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 8:00 a.m.\nLecture – 9:00 a.m.\nLunch – 12:00 p.m.\nDismissal – 2:30 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\nAIDA Members: $99 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 4.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Course #1: 550\nCE Code Course #2: 550\nCE Code Course #3: 550 \nCOURSE TITLE #1: How Do I Build Dental Authority to be Recommended by AI \nCourse Description #1: AI-powered search is changing how patients find and choose a dentist\, with tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini pulling from multiple sources and synthesizing answers based on intent\, not just keywords and links. This webinar breaks down how these AI systems research\, what sources they trust\, and why that changes how dental content should be created and distributed. You will see real AI search examples\, then leave with a practical framework to improve AI-driven recommendations through clearer website and social content\, a stronger Google Business Profile\, and simple tracking of where AI is getting its information. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nExplain how AI-powered search engines interpret patient queries\, retrieve information from multiple sources\, and generate recommendations based on intent.\nDifferentiate AI-driven search from traditional SEO and apply updated content best practices for websites and social media that improve AI comprehension and visibility.\nOptimize and monitor the key sources AI uses\, especially Google Business Profiles\, and track where AI platforms are pulling practice information over time to spot new opportunities.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Adrian Lefler \nAdrian Lefler has 15+ years of experience helping dental practices grow through smarter marketing\, clearer messaging\, and patient-focused strategy. As CEO of My Social Practice\, he works with dental teams across the U.S. and Canada to attract\, engage\, and convert today’s digitally driven patients. Known for engaging\, approachable\, and highly actionable training\, Adrian turns complex marketing into practical steps teams can implement immediately. He also hosts the BYTE SIZED Podcast\, sharing concise marketing insights with industry leaders\, and serves on the board of Annie AI\, supporting technology that improves patient communication and practice efficiency. \nCOURSE TITLE #2: Dental Overhead Reduction\n \nCourse Description #2: Overhead is the silent killer of dental practice profitability. Most owners know their overhead is too high—but they don’t know exactly where the money is going\, what’s fixable\, and what a realistic target looks like. This 90-minute seminar changes that. Whether you’re a solo practitioner looking to take home more or a multi-location owner tightening operations before a transition\, this course gives you the framework\, benchmarks\, and accountability to get your overhead where it needs to be. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nCalculate your true overhead percentage and benchmark every expense category against industry standards to identify exactly where you’re overspending.\nOptimize staffing\, supply\, and facility costs using proven negotiation strategies\, vendor consolidation\, and data-driven staffing ratios.\nImplement revenue growth and automation strategies that lower your overhead percentage without cutting quality—including fee schedule optimization\, technology ROI\, and marketing accountability.\nBuild a sustainable overhead monitoring system with dashboards\, team accountability structures\, and a 12-month maintenance plan to keep your gains locked in long after the course ends.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Phil Cole \nPhil brings over twenty-five years of experience to the dental industry including dental supplies and equipment\, practice management\, and practice transitions. He has received multiple awards and was in the Top Producer club for over six years. He has worked in all areas of the dental industry with hundreds of doctors from single practitioners to large groups. \nCOURSE TITLE #3: Achieving Cyber Resilience: Protecting Practice Data and the Bottom Line\n \nCourse Description #3: The dental industry is facing an unprecedented rise in sophisticated cyberattacks\, with ransomware and patient data theft threatening both practice revenue and long-term brand reputation. In this presentation\, Paul Murphy will guide practice owners through the vital transition from relying on outdated\, reactive IT measures to building proactive\, data-driven cyber resilience. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to identify hidden network vulnerabilities\, empower their staff to act as a “human firewall\,” and ultimately safeguard their patients’ sensitive information from modern extortion tactics. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nUnderstand the crucial difference between IT management and dedicated cybersecurity\, and why relying solely on traditional antivirus or a general Managed Service Provider (MSP) leaves your patient data exposed to advanced threats.\nIdentify and secure the two most common entry points for cybercriminals: human error caused by sophisticated phishing scams\, and unpatched technical vulnerabilities on practice firewalls and computers.\nLearn how to implement a data-driven “cyber check engine light” approach to continuously monitor your security metrics\, verify that your defenses are working\, and minimize the risk of costly business interruptions.\n\nMeet the Instructor: Paul Murphy \nWith a combined 25 years of experience in the healthcare technology and cybersecurity sectors\, Paul is a recognized expert in data security\, specializing in the creation and delivery of cutting-edge training programs\, webinars\, and workshops for healthcare organizations. Paul has personally implemented robust preventative cybersecurity solutions in over 1\,000 healthcare facilities worldwide. As a sought-after speaker and writer\, Paul has lectured to thousands of people at numerous national events on cybersecurity threats and their impact on the healthcare industry. His expert knowledge and advice have helped train tens of thousands of practices across the U.S. in maintaining best practices in cybersecurity. Paul’s insights have been featured in some of the largest national publications and news stories in the dental\, medical\, legal\, and financial industries. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/dental-business-summit-elevate-innovate-dominate/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Coastal Education Symposium: Treatment Planning & Digital Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7:00 a.m.\nLecture – 8:00 a.m.\nLunch – 11:15 – 12:15 p.m.\nDismissal – 3:15 p.m. \nTuition Cost:\nEarly Bird General Admission $99 per person\nAfter June 30th $149 per person \nEarly Bird AIDA Member $59 per person\nAfter June 30th $99 per person\n*Tuition includes breakfast and lunch \nCE: 6 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code Course #1: 550\nCE Code Course #2: 490\nCE Code Course #3: 250 \nCOURSE TITLE #1: Diamonds and Pearls Are Practice’s Best Friend: Treatment Planning and Case Presentation \nCourse Description #1: It’s no secret: employees are a company’s greatest asset\, especially in a dental practice! Therefore\, leveraging key patient experience-moments will have huge benefits and in turn\, will maximize your practice profits. This course is designed to provide piles of “diamonds” on clinical techniques and treatment planning “pearls” essential to seeing long-term success and financial growth. From understanding patient decision-making to the tools and tips for getting patients to be “WOW-ed” with the overall experience\, this course is designed to give a practical\, “soup-to-nuts” approach to the latest clinical research\, approaches to human behavior and includes special emphasis on team communication. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nLearn current trends in today’s general practice and the market we exist in today\nTalk common sense\, “real-world” approach to treatment planning\, and the benefits of “Co-Diagnosis”\nUnderstand personality styles via the DISC model of human behavior\nReview clinical cases for the application of principles and products\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Timothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD \nTimothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland\, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant\, he also worked as a dental lab technician\, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bizga is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker/Trainer/Coach\, a certified DISC profile trainer\, clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor\, and Director of Education at Smile Source. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world. \nCOURSE TITLE #2: Digital Dentistry – A to Z \nCourse Description #2: Dr. York will present current information on in-office CAD-CAM\, including intraoral scanners and scanning methods for crowns\, bridges\, custom abutments\, implant surgical guides and night guards. Incorporated into this presentation will be in-office milling and 3D printing. This course should help you decide if an in-office laboratory flow for many of the things your office may be currently sending out would be beneficial to you and your patients. Exocad will also be presented as the design software. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nMoving from an analog to digital workflow for many everyday procedures\nUtilizing current technologies for design and fabrication in-office\, which keeps much of your current laboratory dollars under your roof\nNavigating the ROI and financial decisions on whether this is right for your office\, and if so\, what is the next step\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. John York \nDr. John York has practiced General Dentistry in his hometown of Arab\, AL since graduating from the UAB School of Dentistry in 1993. While owning and operating North Alabama Smiles\, PC\, he has been fortunate to serve others through the dental profession. He is also extremely passionate about utilizing digital dentistry to increase the quality and efficiency of restorative care. Dr. York is in his second year of serving on the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners\, and he also serves on the board for the non-profit Restore Dental organization\, serving the dental needs of the underserved. He is very involved at Gilliam Springs Baptist Church in Arab\, where he leads two men’s classes on a weekly basis\, and is also a member of the technology team. He and his wife Janna have four children and one grandchild who they spend as much time with as possible. \nCOURSE TITLE #3: Partnership in PERIO: Collaborating to Achieve Effective Patient Outcomes \nCourse Description #3: Hygiene is an essential component of effective practice\, and the collaboration between Doctor and Hygienist plays a vital role in achieving optimal patient outcomes. This course emphasizes the importance of harnessing this professional relationship to enhance the quality of patient care. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nReview team dynamics and daily challenges\nProvide common sense strategies to more effective communication between doctor and hygienist\nDiscuss products and the therapies that benefit patient outcomes of care\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Timothy M. Bizga\, DDS\, FAGD
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/coastal-education-symposium/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Lake Guntersville State Park\, 1155 Lodge Drive\, Guntersville\, 35976\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Non-Virtual
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SUMMARY:Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary and More
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & Registration – 7:45 a.m.\nLecture – 8:15 a.m.\nDismissal – 12:00 p.m. \nTuition Cost: AIDA members: $99 per person\nGeneral Admission: $149 per person\n*Tuition includes Breakfast \n**Limited Seating Available for this Event \nCE: 4 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Description: Every office is made up of individuals who all possess a multitude of flaws.  In even the most dynamic\, successful\, consistently happy organizations\, there still exists flawed individuals\, far from perfect.  How did a group of ordinary people create something extraordinary?  Vision\, systems\, personal reflection\, honesty about our own unique drawbacks\, along with many more pragmatic and attainable frameworks that all dental offices can create.  Dr. Gupta will not only introduce steps to take to optimize the practice structure but will also challenge each participant to reflect upon their own personal daily habits and routines\, and how small changes can lead to a much-improved practice and personal life. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nGain strategies and tools for inspiring a culture of self-directed leaders in the practice\nExplore a culture of autonomy in which team members feel ownership with practice improvement and implementation\nCompletely re-think the norms of the patient experience\nDiscover the #1 happiness and relationship killer that also affects your ability to perform more comprehensive dentistry\nIntroduce dynamic and underutilized clinical changes that are valuable\, needed by patients\, but also easy on our back and hands\n\nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Ankur Gupta\, DDS \nAnkur A Gupta\, DDS\, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland\, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge\, hand skills\, and a personable demeanor\, he watched as his practice floundered\, finances became un-predictable\, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend\, he made a guinea pig out of his office\, family\, and self\, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement. \nMore than a decade later\, he enjoys excellent new patient numbers and case acceptance\, a solution oriented dental team; and most importantly\, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country\, always ending his presentations with practical\, implementable\, step-by-step ways to be better. \nDr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005\, after completing a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland\, Ohio\, he and his partner Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry. In addition to founding North Ridgeville Family Dentistry\, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association\, Greater Cleveland Dental Society\, Ohio Dental Association\, ADA Success Speaker Corp and an active board member and a speaker for Catapult Education’s Speaker Bureau. \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/turning-ordinary-into-extraordinary/
LOCATION:Savannah Golf Club\, 1661 East President Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Virtual,October 2026
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SUMMARY:The 4th Annual  Let's Rise Together Midwest Dental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\nBreakfast & registration – 7 a.m.\nLecture – 8 a.m.\nLunch – 12-1 p.m.\nDismissal & Cocktails – 4-5 p.m. \nGeneral Session includes the following 3 courses \nCourse Description #1: The Dream Patient Journey: Designing an Intentional Patient Experience That Drives Growth \nEvery patient interaction shapes trust\, treatment acceptance\, and long-term loyalty. This course explores The Dream Patient Journey\, a practical framework for creating a consistent\, patient-centered experience from the first phone call through ongoing retention. Participants will learn strategies to improve communication\, streamline workflows\, enhance patient satisfaction\, and support sustainable practice growth. \nCourse Objectives #1: \n\nDefine the seven stages of the patient journey.\nImprove patient communication and case acceptance.\nEnhance operational efficiency through systems and workflows.\nStrengthen patient retention and long-term practice growth.\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Cassie Tallon\nCassie Tallon is the Founder and CEO of The Fractional Match\, a fractional COO and CMO consultancy serving dental practices\, DSOs\, and dental technology companies. With more than 20 years of operations experience and over 100 practice acquisitions under her belt\, she helps clinical leaders build the infrastructure that drives predictable\, scalable growth. She is an advisor to leading dental technology companies\, a two-time published author\, and a national keynote speaker. \n\n  \nCourse Description #2: AI Dentistry: Diagnostics\, Case Presentation\, and Practice Growth\nArtificial intelligence is transforming dental practice by enhancing diagnostic consistency\, improving patient communication\, and supporting more confident treatment presentations. This course explores practical applications of AI in radiology and clinical workflows\, demonstrating how AI-assisted insights can reduce diagnosis fatigue\, improve case acceptance\, and support practice growth. Attendees will also learn how AI can help calibrate diagnosis\, treatment recommendations\, and patient communication across providers while maintaining clinical autonomy and professional judgment. \nCourse Objectives #2: \n\nUnderstand how AI augments radiographic interpretation to improve diagnostic confidence and consistency\nIdentify how AI-supported visuals and insights improve patient communication and case acceptance\nEvaluate practical ways AI can be integrated into practice workflows to improve production outcomes\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Sheela Roth\, BS\, RDH\nSheela Roth\, is Head of Clinical Education at Pearl\, where she leads initiatives focused on practice transformation\, clinical performance\, and dental AI integration. A former Chief Operating Officer of a large private practice serving over 13\,000 patients\, she brings extensive experience in clinical operations and business growth. Sheela is also the founder of Absolute Dental Business Solutions and a graduate of Loma Linda University. \n\n  \nCourse Description #3: CBCT Mastery: Diagnosing the Unexpected\, Why It Matters\, What You’ll Find\, and Responsibilities Of A Clinician \nIncorporating CBCT into the dental practice opens the door to enhanced diagnostic and treatment planning capabilities. But recognizing potential pathoses in the jaws and neighboring structures is critical when evaluating CBCTs. This course will provide tips for reviewing CBCT scans and discuss a variety of radiographic findings in and around the jaws. \nCourse Objectives #3: \n\nReview the principles of CBCT technology\, radiation\, dose\, and how to systematically review a CBCT scan and interpret findings\nIndications: ADA guidelines for 3D\nRadiation dose: 2D vs 3D doses and mention ULD\nMedico-legal considerations: Who is responsible for reading CBCTs\, what is the view of our professional association like the ADA\, when do CBCTs need to have a report\, and how can I reduce my liability\nExamples of findings in the jaws\, TMJ\, airway\, sinuses\, and soft tissue\n\nCE: 1 Lecture CE Credit\nCE Code: 730\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Peter Green\nDr. Peter Green is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and founder of Oral Radiology Consultants in Raleigh\, North Carolina. He earned his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed a residency and Master of Science degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Green also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UNC and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. \nAfternoon Break-Out Sessions \n\nBreakout Session #1 Course Description: SMARTER. SAFER. STRONGER. OSHA\, HIPAA & Infection Control Essentials for the Dental Team\nStay current on the latest OSHA\, HIPAA\, cybersecurity\, and CDC infection control requirements. This course provides practical strategies to improve compliance\, reduce risk\, strengthen patient trust\, and create a safer clinical environment for both patients and staff. \nBreakout Session #1 Course Objectives: \n\nMaintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance within the dental office\nProtect patient information and reduce cybersecurity risks\nApply current CDC infection control recommendations\nImprove safety\, efficiency\, and regulatory readiness in daily practice operations\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 2 CE 566 & 1 CE 148\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructors: Paul Sauressig & Rick Simmons \n\nPaul Sauressig has more than 20 years of experience in dental technology\, practice management software\, and infection control solutions. He has co-founded several dental-focused companies\, including Five Lakes Professional Dental Solutions\, Med Pro Technologies\, and MCS Infection Control Solutions. Rick Simmons is a 30-plus year industry professional specializing in regulatory compliance\, and he’s created safety programs for hundreds of dental practices and performed site inspections in more than 1\,000 offices. \n  \nBreakout Session #2 Course Description: A–Z Roadmap for Digital Dentistry: From Diagnostics to Comprehensive Analysis\, Treatment Planning to Guided Surgery and Predictable Restorative Success \nComprehensive overview of the modern digital implant workflow\, demonstrating how CBCT imaging\, intraoral scanning\, treatment planning software\, 3D printing\, and milling technologies work together to improve surgical accuracy\, restorative outcomes\, and practice efficiency. Participants will learn how to implement guided implant surgery from diagnosis through final restoration\, including the design and fabrication of surgical guides\, provisional restorations\, and definitive prosthetics. \nBreakout Session #2 Course Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the principles of digital implant workflows\, including CBCT imaging\, intraoral scanning\, and virtual treatment planning\nIdentify key anatomical considerations and restorative-driven principles for predictable implant placement\nEvaluate the benefits and limitations of guided implant surgery compared to conventional implant placement techniques\nDesign and fabricate surgical guides using 3D printing technologies to improve surgical accuracy and efficiency\nIncorporate milling technologies into implant workflows for the fabrication of custom abutments\, provisional restorations\, and definitive prostheses\nReview clinical cases demonstrating successful utilization of guided surgery\, 3D printing\, and CAD/ CAM milling technologies\n\nCE: 3 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 690\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Dr. Michael Wehrle\nDr. Michael Wehrle graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency through Worcester City Hospital and the University of Massachusetts. A Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry\, he has completed over 1\,000 hours of advanced education in implant dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Wehrle is founder of the Wisconsin Implant Institute Center and remains active in community and international outreach initiatives \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session #3 Course Description: Advanced Biofilm Management: Therapeutic Air Polishing & Systemic Health Insights\nThis course explores the science of biofilm formation and disruption\, emphasizing the role of therapeutic air polishing as a minimally invasive\, efficient\, and patient-centered approach to care. Participants will gain practical knowledge on incorporating air polishing into periodontal therapy and implant maintenance\, improving clinical outcomes while enhancing patient comfort. Special attention will be given to the growing body of evidence linking periodontal inflammation with systemic conditions\, including diabetes \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Objectives: \n\nExplain the mechanism of action and clinical benefits of therapeutic air polishing in biofilm disruption\n Identify appropriate protocols for integrating air polishing into periodontal therapy and implant maintenance\nEvaluate the relationship between periodontal inflammation and systemic conditions\, including diabetes\nDiscuss how effective biofilm management supports improved outcomes in patients with diabetes and contributes to overall systemic health\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Kayla Alspach\, RDH\nKayla Alspach\, RDH\, brings experience in clinical hygiene\, operations\, implementation strategy\, and relationship management. Having served as both a practicing hygienist and Regional Account Manager at HuFriedy Group\, she combines clinical expertise with operational insight. In her current Clinical Implementation leadership role\, Kayla helps dental teams improve workflows\, communication\, patient experience\, and long-term practice success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Description: Varnishes for Caries Prevention and Biofilm Focused Care\nPreventive dentistry continues to evolve as research highlights the critical role of biofilm management in maintaining oral and systemic health. This course explores current evidence supporting caries prevention strategies and the use of fluoride varnishes as part of a comprehensive preventive care approach. Participants will examine the relationship between biofilm control\, disease prevention\, and patient outcomes while discussing practical applications for incorporating preventive therapies into everyday clinical practice. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of risk-based prevention and strategies to support long-term oral health across diverse patient populations. \nBreakout  Session #3 Course Objectives: \n\nReview current evidence supporting preventive dentistry and caries management strategies.\nDiscuss the role of biofilm-focused care in promoting oral and systemic health\n Identify the clinical benefits of fluoride varnish applications in caries prevention\n Evaluate preventive treatment approaches that support improved patient outcomes and long-term oral health.\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 490\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Stephanie Clevenger\, RDH \nStephanie Clevenger\, RDH\, has been practicing dental hygiene for more than 20 years since graduating from Temple College Dental Hygiene School. Throughout her career\, she has worked alongside leading clinicians\, expanding her expertise in preventive care and patient education. Stephanie is passionate about helping dental professionals discover effective preventive products and solutions that improve patient outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Description: Profit Hiding in Plain Sight: Maximizing Production Per Visit and Strengthening the Revenue Cycle\nMost practices are not losing money due to a lack of patients. They lose it to production that is never captured\, treatment that is never completed\, and revenue that leaks through documentation gaps and broken follow-up. This business-focused session helps dentists\, office managers\, and administrative teams find that lost profit and build the systems that protect it. You will leave with a practical framework for maximizing production per visit\, strengthening the revenue cycle\, and lifting treatment acceptance\, all while keeping billing ethical and compliant. The goal is simple: a healthier bottom line built on the dentistry you already do. \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Objectives: \n\nIdentify common sources of revenue leakage within the dental practice\nRecognize legitimate coding and billing opportunities that support accurate reimbursement\nImplement documentation best practices that strengthen claim submission and reduce denials\nDiscuss strategies to improve treatment acceptance and increase case completion\nEvaluate revenue cycle processes\, including benefit verification\, claim management\, and collections workflows\nDevelop systems that improve operational efficiency and support long-term financial performance\nDifferentiate between ethical revenue optimization and non-compliant billing practices\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Cassie Tallon\nCassie Tallon is the Founder and CEO of The Fractional Match\, a fractional COO and CMO consultancy serving dental practices\, DSOs\, and dental technology companies. With more than 20 years of operations experience and over 100 practice acquisitions under her belt\, she helps clinical leaders build the infrastructure that drives predictable\, scalable growth. She is an advisor to leading dental technology companies\, a two-time published author\, and a national keynote speaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Description: Membership Dentistry: From Afterthought to Revenue Driver \nDental membership plans have become an increasingly valuable tool for practices seeking to reduce insurance dependence\, strengthen patient loyalty\, and create predictable recurring revenue. This course explores how to transform a membership program from a passive offering into a strategic practice growth system. Participants will learn proven strategies for increasing membership enrollment\, improving team engagement\, enhancing patient communication\, and tracking key performance metrics. Through real-world case studies and practical implementation tactics\, attendees will discover how successful practices leverage membership programs to improve patient retention\, increase treatment acceptance\, and support long-term financial stability. \nBreakout  Session #4 Course Objectives: \n\nDefine the role of membership programs as a patient retention and revenue growth strategy\nDifferentiate membership plans from traditional dental insurance and discount plans\nIdentify key performance indicators used to measure membership program success\nImplement team-driven strategies to increase membership enrollment and patient engagement\nApply communication techniques that effectively present membership benefits to patients\nEvaluate marketing and operational systems that support sustainable membership growth\nDevelop an action plan for integrating membership programs into the overall practice business strategy\n\nCE: 1.5 Lecture CE Credits\nCE Code: 550\nPrerequisite: None \nMeet the Instructor: Ryan Corby \nRyan Corby is CEO of Smile Advantage\, an in-house membership and payment platform designed for dental practices. With more than 13 years of experience in dentistry\, he specializes in helping practices reduce insurance dependency\, improve financial performance\, and implement successful membership programs. Ryan is passionate about helping dental teams grow while maintaining a focus on patient care.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://aidagroup.org/event/the-4thd-annual-lets-rise-together-midwest-dental-conference/
LOCATION:Mission Event Center\, 200 N. Shary Rd. \, TX\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Non-Virtual
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