Speakers

Presentation Topic:
Restoratively Guided Orthodontics: A New Perspective 

Learn how to communicate with orthodontists using pre- or intermediate orthodontic bonding, perform the bonding technique, and implement a systematic approach to interdisciplinary treatment between the restorative dentist, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, orthodontist, and periodontist. 

Learning Objectives:

• Be able to communicate with the orthodontist using pre-orthodontic bonding or intermediate orthodontic bonding.
• Be able to perform the bonding technique.
• Be able to implement a systematic approach to interdisciplinary treatment between the restorative dentist, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the orthodontist, and the periodontist.

About the presenter: 

Dr. J. William Robbins is a Clinical Professor at U.T. Health San Antonio and maintains a private practice. A graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School, he has co-authored two textbooks, published over 80 articles, and lectured worldwide. Dr. Robbins has earned numerous accolades, including the 2024 President’s Award from the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and is a past president of several prestigious dental organizations. 

Presentation Topic:
Financial Decisions to Set Up Success: Your Personal and Practice Roadmap 

This presentation will empower you to turn today’s economic uncertainty into a roadmap for financial security. Learn proven strategies for wealth-building, enhancing cash flow, and evaluating timing for adding an associate. Key topics include tax strategies tailored to improve cash flow amid market volatility, setting realistic financial plans, and understanding retirement savings options. Plus, attendees will gain a foundational knowledge of private equity, exploring when it might be a strategic fit for their practice. Through real case studies and insights from 40 years of experience with practice owners, participants will leave confident in their path to long-term financial goals. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify tax strategies to improve cash flow and support market volatility.
• Set a realistic business and personal financial plan to help meet your long-term goals, even through times of adversity.
• Understand how private equity works and when it might be the right choice for you and your practice.

About the presenter: 

Dan Wicker is an alumnus of Kansas State University and began his career at KPMG.  He joined Cain Watters and Associates as a financial planner in 1997. When the company developed a partnership structure in 2008, Dan was elected to oversee CWA as its managing partner due to his previous success in serving over 100 clients for over 10 years. 

In addition to seeing long-term clients, he oversees the financial planning process as well as the financial planners as the firm’s managing partner. He regularly shares his knowledge at the CWA Practice Transition Seminar, dental society meetings and study clubs nationwide. 

He is a Certified Financial Planner and has a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) license from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs. 

Presentation Topic:
Osseous Anchorage and Aligners – Advancing Interdisciplinary Treatment 

Learn how to control tooth movement using advancements in skeletal anchorage, including temporary devices, osseous plates, and implants. Understand effective placement techniques and how to integrate these methods with clear aligner therapy to manage forces, create ideal occlusal planes, and set the stage for successful implant and restorative treatment in pre-restorative orthodontic cases. 

About the presenter: 

Dr. Drew Ferris earned his D.D.S. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a master's and certificate in orthodontics from Loma Linda University. He owns four private practices in Santa Barbara, California, and is a leading expert in clear aligners and fixed appliances. A published author and international lecturer, Drew also serves as faculty at Loma Linda University and directs the Santa Barbara Dental Study Group.

Presentation Topic:
Infiltration of Enamel Defects Demystified 

In this presentation, you'll learn to diagnose enamel defects and identify their key characteristics. You’ll explore the infiltration technique and its use in both anterior and posterior teeth. You'll also gain insight into combining treatments—such as micro-abrasion, bleaching, infiltration, and composite bonding—to achieve optimal esthetic results. Finally, you'll understand when and why to adjust the standard protocol to enhance treatment outcomes. 

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to diagnose different enamel defects and you will be aware of the most important characteristics.
• You will be familiar with the infiltration concept and know how to apply this technique in the anterior and posterior dentition.
• You will be able to combine different treatments like; (1.) micro-abrasion (2.) bleaching (3.) infiltration and (4.) composite bonding, for the best esthetic results.
• You will understand where to adjust the original protocol and why.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Erik-Jan Muts graduated in dentistry in 2013 from the State University in Groningen, Netherlands, and became a recognized prosthodontist in 2023. He specializes in esthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry, running his own practice, MP3 Tandartsen, in Apeldoorn. Erik-Jan has won several awards, including the 3M Espertise Talent Award (2013) and the Glen P. McGivney Scientific Writing Award (2015). He co-founded KARMA Dentistry, is a board member of the Dutch Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and launched an online program for restorative treatment of enamel hypomineralizations. In 2024, he published Infiltration in Daily Practice. 

Presentation Topic:
Efficient Digital Workflows: From Diagnostics to Restoration 

Explore how digital technologies enhance implant dentistry—from diagnostics to full-arch rehabilitation. This presentation provides a practical overview of using digital tools for treatment planning, guided surgical workflows, and protocols for implant restoration. Gain insights into fully guided implant surgery, digital workflows, and the challenges and limitations faced in clinical practice with these technologies.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate the utilization of digital technology in conventional and implant treatment planning.
• Map digital workflows utilizing fully-guided implant surgical protocols  for full arch rehabilitation.
• Provide an overview of current protocols for full arch implant restoration.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Effie Habsha earned her D.D.S. and M.Sc. in Prosthodontics from the University of Toronto, where she is also an instructor. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and holds academic roles at George Brown College and the University of Rochester. Dr. Habsha is the founder of Women in Dentistry: Work.Life.Balance, and lectures internationally. She maintains a private practice in Toronto, specializing in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. 

Presentation Topic:
Restorative Esthetic Treatments Focused on Clinical and Communication Protocols 

This presentation will explore the key principles of esthetic rehabilitation, focusing on clinical protocols for direct and indirect restorations. Attendees will learn how to effectively plan cases using Digital Smile Design, communicate treatment options to patients, and analyze the benefits of resin-based composites and ceramics. Key topics include digital planning, mock-ups, preparation techniques, and adhesive cementation strategies, all aimed at achieving optimal esthetic outcomes and ensuring patient satisfaction. 

Learning Objectives:

• Indications and communication with different types of esthetic restorations.
• Overview on clinical protocols for direct composite restorations.
• Detailed clinical protocols for indirect ceramic restorations.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Federico Ferraris graduated from Genoa University in 1999. He is the founder of ADHESTHETICS and an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and the Italian Academy of Conservative Dentistry (AIC), where he serves as President (2023-2024). He has held leadership roles in SCAD and is a member of IAED and IAAD. Dr. Ferraris is an international speaker, co-author of "Precision in Dental Esthetics," and Adjunct Assistant Professor at UPenn (2020-2025). He practices in Alessandria, specializing in operative dentistry and prosthodontics. 

Presentation Topic:
Team, Patients, Profitability, Clinical Skills. How Do You Prioritize Your Time and Energy in Practice? 

Every practice has a juggling act of where to spend their time and energy. For most, the balance becomes what do you prioritize first, second, third and fourth. The four characters to be prioritized are typically profit, clinical skills development, your TEAM development, or focusing on your patients. This presentation will focus on what may be an unconventional approach to how to prioritize these four categories. The presentation will address a thoughtful approach to WHY the recommended prioritization is logical and important. 

About the presenter: 

Dr. Frank Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world. Considered the mastermind behind Spear Education’s Facially Generated Treatment Planning (FGTP) protocol, Dr. Spear first presented on this concept in 1986 at the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. 

He has a long professional history in the dental industry beginning in the late 1970s and has written more than 40 articles in various dental publications. 

Dr. Spear maintains a busy lecture schedule, presenting dental continuing education in North America, Europe and Asia. 

Presentation Topic:  'Teeth in a Day' for a Lifetime: Digital Full Arch Implant Dentistry

This presentation will review the challenges driven by the commercialization of full arch dental rehabilitation and will discuss the responsibilities of our profession in managing patient outcomes and expectations. Dr. Schlam will showcase a double arch rehabilitation of a young patient in a fully digital approach, and discuss the long term maintenance required for a lifetime of implant dentistry.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Kimberly Schlam is a private practice prosthodontist in Bend, Oregon. Her practice focuses on patient centric, multi-specialty, collaborative care. Her research has focused on patient reported quality of life outcomes of implant prosthetics. She focuses on using digital technology to improve techniques, communication, and enhance her patients’ experiences. Dr. Schlam received her dental training from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and her Certificate of Prosthodontics and Master’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill. She has also served as an active-duty US Army prosthodontist. 

Presentation Topic:
Precise Implant Prosthetics – the Key to Success 

Explore the pros and cons of various implant designs from engineering, biological, and technical perspectives. Learn to identify key differences in implant concepts, optimize prosthetic workflows for precision, and select the best material combinations for successful reconstructions. Gain insights on minimizing the risks of mechanical failure and peri-implantitis to achieve optimal outcomes in implant dentistry. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the relevant differences between current implant design concepts.
• Identify the relevant factors to achieve prosthetic precision.
• Select the proper material combinations for optimal reconstructions.
• Minimize the risks for technical and biological complications.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Konrad H. Meyenberg graduated from the University of Zurich in 1985, completing a 4-year post-graduate program in reconstructive dentistry. A certified specialist in Reconstructive Dentistry since 1993, he ran a private practice in Zurich (1992-2021) focused on esthetic reconstructive dentistry and implantology. An international speaker, he has presented at over 500 congresses. He serves as a lecturer at the University of Bern and is an author and reviewer for numerous publications. His book on restorative gap management was published in 2023. 

Presentation Topic:
A Story of a Tooth: From a Restoration to an Implant. Which One is Complication-Free? 

Learn about the long-term success of ceramic restorations, endodontic complications related to complete and partial glass ceramic coverage, and key factors that influence the need for endodontic therapy. Additionally, the presentation will cover decision-making in implant restorations, offering insights on minimizing complications with implant-retained restorations based on clinical studies. 

Learning Objectives:

• To identify the factors determining long-term  successful outcome of ceramic restorations.
• Assess the incidence of endodontic therapy after receiving either complete or partial coverage glass ceramic restorations.
• To evaluate the clinical variables influencing the incidence of endodontic  therapy in prosthodontic treatment.
• To review the possible complications associated with implant-related restorations.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Mariam Margvelashvili-Malament, a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, holds an MS and Ph.D. in Dental Materials from the University of Siena and a Certificate in Prosthodontics from Tufts University. She has published nearly 50 articles, co-authored four textbook chapters, and is a fellow of multiple prosthodontic academies. Dr. Margvelashvili-Malament is an Associate Professor at Tufts and practices at Boston Prosthodontics. 

Presentation Topic:
Aligning Visions: Leveraging Digital Tools for Efficient Treatment Planning and Specialist Collaboration 

Explore digital integration in dentistry to enhance treatment planning, communication, and collaboration. This presentation covers digital tools, software, and workflow techniques for clear, effective communication with patients, specialists, and lab technicians. Topics include using digital scans, imaging, outcome simulation, and the cloud to streamline processes, improve patient understanding, and boost productivity. Learn how to create a collaborative environment, making precise treatment goals accessible to your entire team and fostering better outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Digital Workflow: Learn the step-by-step process of integrating digital technology into treatment planning, including the use of digital scans, imaging, and software.  

• Discover how to utilize advanced digital tools and software for creating precise, individualized treatment plans that enhance accuracy and efficiency.  

• Explore how outcome simulation technologies can predict and visualize potential results, helping patients better understand their treatment options and expected results.  

• How to improve patient engagement and decision making by providing clear, visual representations of treatment plans  

• How to streamline your practice’s workflow with digital tools, reducing manual tasks, and increasing overall productivity  

• What is the best place to store digital data? What is the “cloud” and how you can use it to your advantage? 

• How to create a collaborative digital environment with specialist and technicians that allow the entire team to visualize all photographs, scans, and radiographs in one place. 

 

About the presenter: 

Dr, Mike Skramstad is a 2000 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is a certified advanced Digital Dentistry trainer and has lectured internationally on technology, implantology and digital dentistry. Dr. Skramstad is an Alpha/Beta tester for Dentsply Sirona and enjoys working closely with the engineering team to help with hardware/software development.  A product consultant for multiple dental companies, he has the pleasure to test and evaluate many products prior to market launch and has published numerous articles on materials and CAD/CAM. 

Dr. Skramstad maintains a successful restorative practice in Orono, MN focusing on Esthetic, Implant and CAD/CAM Dentistry. 

Presentation Topic:
A Perio-Prostho Approach to Treat Complications on Single Implants in the Aesthetic Zone 

This presentation addresses the challenges of peri-implantitis and aesthetic issues stemming from poor surgical or prosthetic planning. Learn interdisciplinary approaches to managing these complications, including protocols and limitations, as current guidelines are often inadequate. Practical solutions for improving outcomes in implant treatment will be discussed. 

About the presenter: 

Dr. González Martín earned his D.D.S. from the University of Seville in 1999, followed by private practice and teaching there until 2005. He completed advanced training in periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, earning the Arnold Weisgold Director's Award. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics, he later received an ITI scholarship and an International PhD. He is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, visiting faculty at Harvard and Complutense, and practices at Atelier Dental Madrid. 

Presentation Topic:
The Airway and Digital Influence Upon Periodontics & Dentistry; The Future is Now! 

In this presentation, you'll explore airway-focused digital dentistry and its rapidly advancing role in patient care. Dr. Scheyer will share his expertise in creating complete digital workflows, from restorative dentistry to surgery. You'll learn about full patient digitization, emotional dentistry for improved case acceptance, and how to modernize workflows for comprehensive, airway-focused treatment planning that benefits both oral and systemic health. Topics include emotional dentistry, patient digitization, and airway-focused treatment planning. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the complete patient digitization and IDT pathway. 

• Appreciate “emotional dentistry” and how this can increase case acceptance and allow the dental team to treat the “whole” patient. 

• Realize your opportunity to modernize your workflow for much more than implant placement to full scope airway focused facially generated treatment planning and reconstructive oral and systemic care. 

About the presenter: 

Dr. Scheyer graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Medical College of Virginia and earned his Periodontics Certificate and Master’s from UT Health San Antonio. He has received multiple honors, including the AAP Clinical Research Award and Robinson Regeneration Award. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he practices in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scheyer is also a clinical instructor and actively involved in research, advocacy, and leadership within the fields of periodontics and dentistry. 

Presentation Topic:
Tray Tooth Bleaching: What You Need to Know! 

This presentation will cover 35 years of research on tray bleaching for discolorations, including brown and white spots, nicotine stains, and tetracycline-stained teeth. Participants will learn about safe bleaching options for children, caries control in elderly and orthodontic patients, and the shift toward minimally invasive, metal-free restorations. Additionally, clinical findings on glass ceramic restorations and implant-retained restorations will be discussed, along with strategies to minimize complications. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand hydrogen and carbamide peroxide differences and indications. 

• Discuss treatment options for brown & white discolorations, plus nicotine stains. 

• Review treatment of tetracycline-stained teeth and long-term safety. 

• Determine best techniques for bleaching children’s teeth and controlling caries 

About the presenter: 

Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., is Professor Emeritus at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University. He co-authored the first publication on Nightguard vital bleaching in 1989 and pioneered research on extended tetracycline-stained tooth bleaching. With over 145 publications, Dr. Haywood’s work spans bleaching, esthetics, and sensitivity. A globally recognized lecturer, he’s listed annually in Dental Products Report's “Top Leaders in Continuing Education.” In 2024, he received the Christian Medical Dental Association’s “Educator of the Year” award.