September 25, 2024 – Multiple Case Presentation / Evening Seminar
“Comprehensive Treatment Planning”

Dinner will be served, followed by a lively two-hour discussion of Treatment Planning/Hand On. Five to ten participants will present cases to be treatment planned or show already completed cases. This will be followed by a spirited discussion of the therapeutic alternatives that exist – an excellent way to exchange ideas and expand your knowledge base. This forum will also serve as a learning crucible for difficult cases. Please note that you do not have to present cases to participate.

October 11, 2024 – Francesco Amato, DDS / Full Day Seminar
“Single Tooth Implant Rehabilitation from Past to Future: – A minimally invasive approach to achieve an ideal esthetic result in the maxillary anterior area”

The lecture focuses on single-tooth implant rehabilitation in the anterior maxillary area.

The following topics will be described:
1. Post-Extraction Remodeling
2. Staged Approach/Socket Preservation
3. Immediate Placement in Type I Socket
4. Guided Tissue Preservation.
5. Immediate Placement in Type II Socket
6. Immediate Placement in Type III Socket
7. Orthodontic Implant Site Development
8. Tooth Replacement with Unconventional Techniques

All the possible different treatment options will be described, and pros and cons of each therapeutic line will be discussed.
The lecture will focus on hard and soft tissue management both with Surgery or Orthodontics.
Type of Graft, immediate vs. delayed placement, implant selection and position , timing and characteristics of provisionalization will be analyzed.
An innovative technique to fabricate a temporary restoration that will allow the clinician to achieve ideal esthetic result in a simple and predictable way will be described in details.
New and Unconventional ways to replace a single tooth will be shown.
Clinical experience and evidence-based decision-making will be combined to give clinicians practical guidelines for achieving predictable results.

October 22, 2024 – Hunter Satterfield, CPA / Evening Seminar
“The New Economy and Its Impact on Your Financial Life”

The dental landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the rise of ever-changing economic factors affecting your practice and investments. This profound shift impacts how you must navigate your business and personal financial plan.
Where does the data say the industry is heading? And how must you also adjust your behavior?
Chief Investment Officer Hunter Satterfield will discuss the shifting global economy, the impact of DSOs and private equity on the industry and how attendees can prepare their portfolios and practice for what lies ahead. Using real case studies, performance metrics, and real-life experience gained from working alongside practice owners, attendees will leave empowered with the knowledge they need to reach their personal and professional goals.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
• Identify investment strategies to soften market volatility in their portfolios.
• Understand how DSO and private equity offers work and when it might be the right choice for you and your practice.
• Understand how to maximize your practice to reach your ultimate financial goals.

November 20, 2024 – Paul Vigario, CEO / Evening Seminar
“Thinking Outside the Box. Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary”

Redefine What’s Possible with Dentistry and for Your Life

Imagine how it would feel to own a practice that actually works for you and for your life! Not just a practice to work in. This course will show you how to do just that. Connect your practice to your vision in a more automated way that prioritizes what’s important for you and your life while growing your practice. The reality is most healthcare professionals focus on fitting themselves into traditional business models because they are unaware of what is possible in 2024. At SurfCT, we believe you deserve a life that is professionally and personally rewarding. In this lecture, founder & CEO of SurfCT, Mr. Paul Vigario shifts your perspective, and shows you how to get the most out of being a doctor so your systems and practice are designed with your lifestyle and vision firmly placed in the driver’s seat.

In this interactive session, you will discover:
• How to align your lifestyle and create a brand patients want.
• Grow your practice in extraordinary ways.
• How AI will impact you in the next 5 years.
• How design & technology connected to high level systems can scale your practice via automation.
• Why leveraging automation can help you achieve the lifestyle you want sooner.
• Discover All That is Possible when Everything Is Connected

December 13, 2024 – Henriette Lerner PhD, FDSRCS / Full Day Seminar
“Unlocking The Power of Digital Dentistry: Parameter Of Accuracy And Aesthetics”

The evolution of digital technology has fundamentally altered the landscape of dentistry, particularly in the realm of full arch restorations, where exactitude and visual appeal hold paramount significance. The lecture provides an overview of the precision and esthetic considerations within the framework of digital workflow for full arch restorations, following the path: SCAN / PLAN / MAKE / DONE. Various guided surgery technologies will be described.

Objectives:
1. Understand the accuracy in the acquisition of digital information: Scan, Face Scan, 3D CBCT,
2. Learn the Parameters, technologies, and workflow for creating the virtual twin of the patient
3. Learn the principles of esthetic planning of implants, provisional, and the surgical guide.
4. Based on various clinical cases, scientifically validated surgical principles and strategies will be shown.

February 7, 2025 – Ben Miraglia, DDS / Full Day Seminar
“The Critical Role of The Dental Team to Identify Early Childhood Malocclusion”

The discussions/clinical cases will include opportunities to help all ages from 3 – any age

This lecture is a call to action for all dental professionals who are dedicated to preventing sleep-disordered breathing rather than waiting to treat the devastating effects it imposes: ADHD, bed wetting, asthma, cardiovascular disease, lower IQ, depression, and other maladies. With an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from obstructed sleep apnea (OSA) and 80% of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed, the dental team is called upon to help reverse this crisis. By understanding the root cause of OSA, malocclusion, and soft-tissue dysfunction, hygienists and dentists can take proactive steps in applying lifesaving protocols to prevent OSA in patients of all ages.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Understand the etiology of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)/malocclusion.
2. Evaluate symptoms and co-diagnose to help prevent/treat early development issues.
3. Intercept patients BEFORE they become sleep apnea patients.
4. Recognize the devastating effects of underdeveloped maxillae and mandibles.
5. Work collaboratively with the medical community.
6. Understand the value of myofunctional therapy.
7. Discover a new airway development paradigm that will change how you practice dentistry for good.

February 26, 2025 – Multiple Case Presentation / Evening Seminar
“Comprehensive Treatment Planning”

Dinner will be served, followed by a lively two-hour discussion of Treatment Planning/Hand On. Five to ten participants will present cases to be treatment planned or show already completed cases. This will be followed by a spirited discussion of the therapeutic alternatives that exist – an excellent way to exchange ideas and expand your knowledge base. This forum will also serve as a learning crucible for difficult cases. Please note that you do not have to present cases to participate.

March 26, 2025 – Gregory A. Toback, DMD / Evening Seminar
“Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Peri-implantitis”

The modern dentition of our patient pool involves a mix of natural teeth and dental implants for many of our patients. Although the pathogenesis of dental diseases of natural teeth has been researched for generations, the ailing implant presents a rather new challenge for the clinician and is not clearly understood. The next generation of clinicians will be faced with a population of patients requiring expert care of their titanium dentition. Dr. Toback will review the common understanding of ailing implants. He will specifically emphasize early detection of peri-implant disease, and explore proper diagnosis, etiologies, and available treatment options with a focus on evidence based approaches.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review current classification of implant complications and peri-implant disease.
2. Understand the etiologies of peri-implant inflammation and attachment loss.
3. Review the risk factors that may play a role in peri-implant disease.
4. Present available treatment options and provide a basis for decision making on which approaches will be most predictable in achieving desired clinical results. Emphasis on non-surgical therapy, incisional surgery and laser implant surgery will be explored.

April 4, 2025 – Lee Ann Brady, DMD / Full Day Seminar
“Today’s Top Clinical Tips”

Dentistry is changing rapidly. Being successful and efficient is about staying on top of the newest trends and clinical tips. In this program, Dr. Brady will present the top clinical tips and techniques she is teaching. Some are old tried-and-true approaches that remain successful, while others introduce brand new materials and approaches. Tips will span the areas of prevention, posterior composites, and indirect all ceramics.

Learning Objectives:
• Caries and Perio Prevention
• Posterior Composite Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Successful Bonding & Cementation
• Improved Posterior All-Ceramic Restorations