SPEAKER INFORMATION

Laura Brenner, DDS, CPC

Speaker Biography

After dreaming of becoming a dentist her whole life, Dr. Laura Brenner learned that dentistry wasn’t a match for her. She practiced for 10 years before leaving clinical dentistry to become a blogger, a speaker, and a certified professional coach. After her blog post, “10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too,” went viral, she began connecting with dental professionals around the world who wanted more from their careers. This inspired her to create Lolabees Career Coaching to guide dental professionals in designing their careers on their terms, so they can plan, create, and live joyful, balanced lives.

Course Title

Self-Improvement

Why Everyone Should Have a Side Gig

Course Summary

Historically, dental professionals defined a successful career in dentistry as a lifetime commitment and devotion to one singular pathway in clinical care. However, in today’s world, dentistry’s culture and the mainstream perceptions of career success are changing. Whether you love your career in dentistry, or you don’t, there are many advantages to having a side gig. Through this buzzworthy presentation, we’ll explore the reasons everyone should have a side gig and build your creative thinking skills, so you can freely explore tangible side gig options.

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Laura Nelson, MS, FAADOM

Speaker Biography

Laura Nelson is an accomplished and highly respected figure in the dental industry. As the founder of Front Office Rocks™, a virtual training platform for dental teams, Laura has earned international acclaim for her expertise in office systems and methods that drive exceptional customer service. Through her interactive and innovative approach, she has mentored thousands of dentists and team members, helping them achieve remarkable growth and excel in performance-based leadership. She is a bestselling author, with her book Step Away from the Drill offering invaluable insights into the business side of dentistry. Her latest publication, Hiring Without Hesitation: A How-To for Small Business Success, simplifies the hiring process, making it a productive and enjoyable experience for all.

Course Title

Clocked-In: Make Every Minute Matter

Course Summary

Understanding the why and the purpose behind time management is the first step to keeping your practice organized and efficient. Learning and implementing good time management skills can increase practice productivity and helps to create a productive and positive work environment. A practice that is well organized and team members that balance their time well, will have better communication among the team and work more efficiently. Having time management and organization skills are key to creating an environment that team members thrive and patients appreciate, allowing for a less stressful work environment the ability to offer the best care for patients.

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TBA

DeVon Banks, CEO

Speaker Biography

DeVon Banks is CEO of D-TECH Billing and Claims, a successful billing and claims company based in Maryland that has worked with hundreds of dental offices across the country since 1998. DeVon is an industry expert in insurance and revenue cycle management, and Dentrix. She leads a robust team of billing professionals and is a board member of the nonprofits Special Care Special Needs and the People for Change Coalition. Her passions include dancing, kickball and travel.

Course Title

This Is Not A Drill – Navigating the New Normal in Insurance and Billing

Course Summary

Times have changed for those of us responsible for making sure dentists get paid fairly for their procedures. Are you having an increase in challenges contacting the insurance companies? Are you seeing an increase in denials? Are you aware of the recent legislation impacting dentists? I will give you the tricks of the trade to assist you with navigating the new normal in insurance and billing.

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Sandra Berger RDH

Speaker Biography

Sandra Berger is the owner and director of CE APPROVED. She works with dental speakers and companies who want to get their courses approved and to give high quality Continuing Education. Sandra is “THE” trusted resource for all things CE, she always has your back when it comes to consistency and dreaded compliance.

Course Title

APPROVE- CE Basics

Course Summary

Courses that provide continuing education (CE) are essential for professionals to keep up to date with new knowledge as well as board of dentistry regulations, but are they all compliant? Speakers and meeting planners will learn what true CE is and what types there are. You will be introduced to what it takes to give approved CE and maintain compliance.

Laura Johnston

Speaker Biography

Laura Johnston, founder of S3 Dental Growth Agency, partners with dentists and their teams to give a high-level view into practice growth with her 90 days to $100K framework. She coaches dental professionals to identify gaps and catapult them to a pattern continuous growth as they pursue their highest purpose through leadership and incredible team culture. Her focus is on transforming your life and your business by removing the obstacle of stress, fear, and anxiety and shifting those into POWERFUL actions. Laura has been a part of the dental industry for over 20 years in many capacities, from team member to dental anesthesia practice manager and now to coach

Course Title

Vivid Vision: The Foundation to a Powerful Team that Knows How to Execute!

Course Summary

Learn how to lay out a clear map with a clear destination so your dental team really knows where they are going. If you don’t know the destination, any road will take you there. The only way to have your team aligned — moving in the same direction at the same speed — is to develop a detailed vision of the future and share it with them.

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Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, CDIPC, CSP

Speaker Biography

Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control and Authorized as an OSHA Outreach Trainer. As a Certified Speaking Professional, she lectures nationally and internationally. Leslie is frequently called upon to investigate breaches in infection control and is considered an expert witness for legal cases where dental infection control is called into question. Leslie founded Leslie Canham & Associates, LLC, providing in-office training, audits, mock-inspections, consulting, training videos, home study CE courses, and live Webinars. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Leslie joined forces with other experts to collaborate on the science, regulations, and frequently asked questions. This alliance sparked the creation of The Compliance Divas™ and a weekly Compliance Diva™ Podcast.

Course Title

Top Ten Tips for OSHA Compliance

Course Summary

This fast paced and entertaining programs covers top ten tips for OSHA Compliance while meeting the annual Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard Communication training requirements. Understand what OSHA violations occur in dental settings and how you can pass an OSHA inspection with flying colors.

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Susan Cotten BSDH, RDH, OMT, CEO Oral Cancer Consulting

Speaker Biography

Susan Cotten BSDH, RDH, OMT, speaker, consultant, and oral cancer coach, is CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting and developer of the “Cotten Method”, a dental oral cancer office system and screening method. Susan works with DSO’s, dental offices, and dental professionals to increase their confidence in screening, reduce the risk of liability, and increase early detection. She is a 2018 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction recipient, RDH Advisory Board Member with the Oral Cancer Foundation, and a director with Dental Codeology Consortium. She has organized countless free oral cancer screening events. She loves watching college football!

Course #1 Title

Oral Cancer Screening: “It’s More Than Grasping the Tongue”

Course Summary

The gold standard of screening for oral cancer is the visual and tactile, extraoral, and intraoral evaluation, yet many dental professionals express a lack of confidence in performing this procedure. Join Susan for this screening workshop to review the basics of this life-saving procedure, and take a deeper dive into evaluating the thyroid, tongue, and oropharynx where HPV presents.

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Course #2 Title

“Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About”: HPV, Oropharyngeal Cancer, and Oral Sex

Course Summary

Talking with patients about tobacco and alcohol use as etiologies of oral cancer has been the standard and typically comes quite easily. However, discussing the Human Papillomavirus/HPV, the facts about HPV and oropharyngeal cancer may not be a conversation that comes easily. When providers have a strong knowledge base on a topic, that’s when conversations flow easily. Join Susan for this course discussing HPV and strategies to share this information with patients. It doesn’t have to be a knee-to-knee conversation!

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Lou Chmura, DDS, MS

Speaker Biography

A supportive business culture motivates team members to reach higher levels of performance. As a result, the company runs smoothly and efficiently with well-documented business systems. By embracing a culture and systems-driven approach, you boost productivity, increase business value, and free yourself from daily operations. Through her speaking and consulting programs, Glenda Acevedo guides professionals in transforming business culture. As a Documentologist, she helps businesses document their proven processes to maximize system performance, making the business efficient, profitable, and scalable. Glenda brings nearly three decades of experience cultivating partnerships, implementing programs, and training employees.

Course Title

Collaborative Orthodontic Care Provides the Best Care For our Patients

Course Summary

Complete orthodontic care is so much more than straight teeth – it involves providing exceptional esthetics, a functional bite, and improved airways, all within the same treatment plan! While “orthodontic care” is often equated to “clear aligners,” this is more a function of staggering advertising budgets than what’s best for our patients. Using aligners alone severely limits the treatment options (and results) we can offer. The latest technology allows primary care dentists and airway-friendly orthodontists to collaborate to provide the highest quality results possible. During this course, we will cover what “Complete Orthodontics” is, what steps are necessary to achieve it, and how to treatment plan to provide maximum function and esthetics within the same plan efficiently. We’ll cover aligner therapy, hybrid therapy (braces or attachments AND aligners), and braces, highlighting how to choose the best options and deliver this care level.

Course Objectives

Recognize what "complete orthodontics" is
Determine how to maximize results in esthetics, function and airway, within the same treatment plan
Ascertain limitations of aligner therapy alone
Formulate how to collaborate with your "Airway-Friendly" Orthodontist to provide superior results
Develop your orthodontic "reach" to treat more patients more comprehensively

Tequila Cousar RDH, BSDH, MHA

Speaker Biography

Tequila Cousar resides in Columbus, Ohio. She is the Founder & CEO of Intoxicating Brands, LLC. She is a Certified Life Coach, Master Motivational Speaker, 2 x International Best Selling Author, Workshop Facilitator, & Registered Dental Hygienist. She specializes in drawing potential out of mission-driven people to help them own their personal power. She’s been featured in the Huffington Post, Medium, Thrive Global, VoyageOhio, and multiple digital publications. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Central Michigan University. When she isn’t busy helping other women, she loves spending time with family, and friends, and reading.

Course Title

Scaling Joy

Course Summary

How to scale joy and choose a career and life that is in alignment for you. Discuss the hurdles that you will face while scaling joy and how to overcome them in order to achieve joy and peace in your life and career.

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Angela Davis-Sullivan

Speaker Biography

Angela knows how to recognize, diagnose, and successfully treat common and uncommon challenges in dental practices. Angela is a Dental practice business and development coach and brings over 30 years of hands-on experience helping doctors and teams reach their full potential. Angela is also a speaker, author, and educator for dental practices. Her background as an administrator, expanded functions dental assistant, new patient coordinator, office manager, and advanced training with dental management systems is invaluable with the day-to-day operations in a dental office, with the doctor, and with the team. Angela is recognized as an influencer in the industry. She is frequently an interviewed guest on podcasts, and her articles are featured in industry publications, such as Dental Economics, The Observer, Dentistry Today, and others. Angela is a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer.

Course Title

Getting More Yes’s

Course Summary

Are you having fun presenting treatment and financials to patients? Well you should be! If you want more yes’s, there are things you can do to make that happen. We know it’s not always fun to be that person, I can help you overcome that and get the YES. I will share the best practice techniques and verbal skills that help patients say yes.

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Katherine Eitel Belt

Speaker Biography

International speaker, author, and performance coach, Katherine helps professionals develop courageous, unscripted conversations with patients, co-workers, and audiences. Certified Speaking Professional, Spotlight-On-Speaking champion, Speaking Consulting Network, Academy Dental Management Consultants, Dental Business Institute, Dental Speakers Institute, TTU Dental School, Dental Entrepreneur Women, Linda Miles Spirit Award recipient.

Course Title

Don’t Sweat it! Master Techniques to Exude Confidence and Dance with Disruptions on Stage

Course Summary

Looking weak, defensive, foolish, ill-prepared, or nervous on stage is every speaker’s worst fear. Master presenter, Katherine Eitel Belt, will demonstrate how to speak with strength and confidence as well as skillfully handle any controversy, question, or challenge from your participants. She’ll also help us navigate the unexpected surprises, A/V malfunctions, debilitating nerves, and other predicaments every speaker wrestles with at some point in their career.

Vanessa Emerson

Speaker Biography

Vanessa Emerson mentors professionals in business development, marketing, and event management. Her conferences attract speakers and consultants to network and develop their skills. Honored as Top 25 Women in Dentistry (2017) and Denobi Award Shortlist (2021-2023), Vanessa helps planners create stronger meetings and supports speakers/consultants in achieving their business goals.

Course Title

Boost Your Skills as a Power Connector

Course Summary

Success in business and life is found through our connections and relationships. The key is to find, create and nurture high value strategic relationships that can help you gain access to inner circles of influence. Gain techniques for expanding your network and a formula for success in networking conversations. Put this new knowledge to work today!

Howard S. Glazer DDS FAGD

Speaker Biography

Dr. Howard S. Glazer is an international author and lecturer, is a Fellow and Past President of the Academy of General Dentistry, and former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentists and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Glazer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is Deputy Chief Forensic Dentist to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York. Dr. Glazer is and Attending Dentist at Englewood Hospital Medical Center in Englewood, NJ.

Course #1 Title

Moving from Reparative to True Restorative Dentistry

Course #1 Summary

Explore the concept of minimally invasive dentistry in change our approach from reparative dentistry to restorative dentistry. He will discuss the instruments and products he uses to achieve optimal health for the tooth while maintaining both form and function. His story moves from diagnosis thru polishing to discuss what is best for the tooth and patient. Materials that are bioactive/biomimicking and antimicrobial, as well as the rationale for the use of each material will be presented in a didactic and visual format. This is a program about real dentistry, by a real dentist, treating real patients!

Course #1 Objectives

Define what bioactive means and why we should use such products Identify what bioactive materials are used for specific instances Determine what to use for detection and instrumentation to create minimally invasive procedures that will preserve tooth structure

Course #2 Title

FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY: NYC’s Largest Mass Murder – 9/11

Course #2 Summary

There are various definitions and responsibilities of the forensic odontologist and interaction with police, fire, and judicial agencies. Forensic Odontologists play a significant role on a mass disaster team. The mass disaster team organization and the process for identification of victims, will be reviewed and highlighted with information on the World Trade Center 9/11 disaster. This program will graphically depict incidents in which the forensic odontologists have played a key role in the identification process.

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Course #3 Title

Forensic Odontology: The Tales Teeth Tell

Course #3 Summary

What is the need, role, and responsibility of the forensic odontologist? In both civil and criminal matters, the trained odontologist is often called upon to aid in the identification of unknowns, interpret bite marks, render an opinion in issues of negligence, matters of fraud, and child abuse. Today, more than ever before there is a heightened interest in how members of the dental community can play a vital role in forensic odontology, using skill they already may possess. This program will graphically depict incidents in which the forensic odontologists have played a key role in the identification process.

Course #3 Objectives

Bryan Ferre

Speaker Biography

Bryan Ferre is a business and executive coach with more than 30 years experience. He is th author of Reach Inspire Engage – The Art + Science of Attracting Customers. Bryan has helped more than 1,000 dentists improve their quality of life and their bottom line. Bryan offers a unique approach to learning making it easy to implement the strategies you will learn. Bryan will show you how to improve your practice so you become the dentist you have always wanted to be.

Course Title

Quantum Strategy: Five Ways to Side Hustle

Course Summary

This course will introduce you to five ways to create new income streams to achieve the financial freedom you have always wanted. Dentistry has provided you with the knowledge and expertise to earn significant income outside the practice. Learn how to leverage your ability to create five new income streams while managing and growing your influence in dentistry.

Course Objectives

Create a side hustle strategy that is executable

Establish a strategic plan that will fit within your already busy schedule

Determine an action plan to launch your side hustle.

Dr. Farokh Jiveh

Speaker Biography

Dr. Jiveh completed his dental school at the Prestigious Medical College of Virginia on the Dean’s list and continued his pursuit of dentistry at a 2-year residency at the University of California, San Francisco AEGD. He took numerous courses after starting his practice in West Palm Beach Florida at many institutions such as spear and Dawson. Dr. Jiveh taught implant and cosmetic dentistry at the Palm Beach research clinic to other dentists for nearly 10 years, speaks for Strauman, and is currently the clinical and course director for Palm Beach Dental Academy.

Course #1 Title

Your pathway to Fee-For-Service Office

Course #1 Summary

In this high-stress profession of dentistry, where so many people burn out so fast, Dr. Jiveh will discuss how to make a transition to high quality practice with lesser number of patients. So many dentists are pushed into cooperate and a high production environment, quenching the passion and fire of what this incredible professional has to offer. In a profession where mental health is of the highest priority, there are ways to have a quality life, with love for what we do. Along with the organization Slow Dentistry, Dr. Jiveh will show how you can enjoy a productive office while enjoying a low stress atmosphere and not dealing with the challenges of dental insurance.

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Course #2 Title

Dental Photography, A pathway to a whole new realm in Dentistry and beyond.

Course #2 Summary

As dentists, we sometimes get used to the same routine and procedures, not knowing that there is a whole new world of “light” out there! Photography not only brings the individual a new perspective on seeing things, it also introduces an apprehensive patient to a fun environment that is calming, appealing, and attractive. Besides enhanced patient education, legal documentation, laboratory communication and diagnosis, dental photography opens the gateway to an incredible world of beauty and adventure. When learning excellent clinical photography, it will lead to an incredible journey of portrait and outdoors photography. In this lecture you will learn the basic settings of your camera, how photography can inject a new life to your practice, as well as how to take stunning photos and create an excellent standard of care. This class promises to be a life-changing opportunity to create a culture of excellence for your patients

Course #2 Objectives

Jan Gorniak, DO, MHSA

Speaker Biography

Dr. Jan Gorniak is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and forensic pathology. She is a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Osteopathic Association, and the National Medical Association. She is a registered medicolegal death investigator through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. Dr. Gorniak was elected to the position of Franklin County Coroner in Columbus, Ohio, and was Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia (DC) Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. She was appointed the Fulton County Chief Medical Examiner (Atlanta, GA). As of June 2020, Dr. Gorniak calls Las Vegas, NV home, working as a Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist for the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner.

Course Title

1 October – Route 91 Harvest Music Festival: Handling the Dead in a Mass Fatality Incident

Course Summary

On Oct. 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire from a room at the Mandalay Bay casino hotel in Las Vegas on a crowd of 22,000 country music fans at a concert below, leaving 58 people dead and more than 800 injured in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner was responsible for handling the decedents and the shooter. The primary duty and legal responsibility is the identification of the decedents. Depending on the condition of the remains and the availability of antemortem (before death) records, identification can take time. Forensic pathologists examine, photograph, and x-ray the body, noting potential identifiers. Autopsies are sometimes necessary to determine identification through skeletal assessments. Odontologists record dental characteristics that can be matched with dental records. DNA is another important identification tool for the positive identification of remains. As with dental identification, DNA requires postmortem samples to compare with antemortem or family reference samples.

Course Objectives

Describe the role of the forensic pathologist

Distinguish cause and manner of death

Describe medical examiner/coroner roles and responsibilities in a Mass Fatality Event

Describe the methods used to identify remains

Dr. Brian Harris DDS

Speaker Biography

Dr. Brian Harris is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and a practicing dentist in Phoenix, AZ. He is recognized as The Virtual Dentist for teaching doctors how to use video consultations to attract new patients and close complex restorative cases in their practice. He is the CEO and founder of SmileVirtual and has lectured more than 250 times in 5 different countries. His ability to see things differently has helped thousands of doctors transform their dental practices and do more of the dentistry they love to do.

Course #1 Title

Own Your Market

Course Summary

Leveraging your time and technology is paramount to build your brand. Learn how to serve more patients and do more of the procedures you love to do.

Course Objectives

Determine the latest marketing tips and trends to grow your practice and a simple strategy for implementation.
Discover the value of pre-recorded video and how you can use it to educate your patients and build relationships before they ever step foot into your practice.
Discuss the latest trends in Orthodontics and how they can benefit your practice

Course #2 Title

DSO vs. DSNo: Knowing when to SELL and when to STAY

Course Summary

It seems like the biggest topic of conversation right now in our profession is that three letter curse word “DSO”. Like it or not, sooner or later all of us will be faced with the question of when to partner with a group and when to go at it alone. This is not a decision that should be taken lightly as there are significant pro’s and con’s to either option. Join Dr. Harris, as he shares his story and pulls back the curtain on the DSO conversation by sharing real numbers and having an open conversation with the room about his experience.

Course Objectives

Recognize the positive and negative impact that joining a DSO can have on your practice and personal life
Discuss the three most popular DSO business models and the benefits of each
Discover the financial benefits of having an early exit vs a later one in your career
Determine key metrics you should be focusing on if you are looking to sell or join a DSO in the next 5 years.

David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD, FACE, FASDA

Speaker Biography

Dr. David Hornbrook graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry and has been in private practice in San Diego, California, for the past 33 years. He is a pioneer in Live-patient, esthetic dental treatment programs and was the founder and director of LVI, PAC~live, the HornbrookGroup, and Clinical mastery. He has lectured internationally on all facets of dentistry, including Porcelain Veneers, Implants, dental materials, Occlusion, and direct composites. He is the past editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is an Accredited and Fellow of the ACCD, Fellow and Diplomate of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics, a Fellow of the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, and was honored with Lifetime achievement awards by the Crown Council and the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He has developed numerous materials and techniques used daily by restorative dentists, consulted multiple manufacturers on dental materials, and is the Clinical Director of Education and Technology at Utah Valley Dental Lab in Provo, Utah.

Course Title

Cementation & Ceramics 2023

Course Summary

Dentistry is changing faster today than any time in modern history. The role of monolithic restorations, universal adhesives, and digital, needs to be understood and implemented in every dental practice. As a practicing clinician and the Director of Education and Technology at Utah Valley Dental Lab, Dr. David Hornbrook has a very unique perspective of these changes in what he has coined “living on both sides of the Bench”. With a practice focused on metal-free, all-ceramic Aesthetic based dentistry, Dr. Hornbrook understands the importance of predictability, ease of use, and long term success when deciding which restorative material and cementation option will provide the best results. As the Director of Technology at a State-of-the-Art Dental Lab, his day to day interaction with ceramists and other clinicians provides him a thorough understanding of the problems both these groups face and how they are overcoming challenges and benefitting from CAD:CAM, digital wax-ups and design, and high strength, aesthetic ceramic materials.

Course Objectives

Recognize when to adhesively “bond” and when we can use “Luting” agents and what’s available.
Identify PMMA long-term provisionals and how they are used to provisionalize implant sites and help sequence Full Mouth Rehabilitations
Discuss bio-stimulating cements: how and when they can and should be used.
Assess highly aesthetic anterior Implant results using the “H” Abutment
Analyze new changes in implant designs that allow for screw-retained Implant crowns where traditional designs made this impossible.
Review new milling machines for ZrO2, Lithium Disilicate and resins, to yield more accurate and detailed restorations.
Evaluate use of a computer-assisted-anesthetic delivery device to limit the amount of anesthesia used

J.D. Houvener, Esq., MBA, PE

Speaker Biography

J.D. Houvener is the founder and owner at Bold Patents Law firm. He lives in sunny Moses Lake, WA with his wife, Mai, and his 3 children Stella, 8, Emma, 6, and Hamilton, 4. He has a technical background in Aerospace Engineering, has his MBA, Law Degree, and has passed the Patent Bar. He leads a vibrant group of patent and trademark attorneys who specialize in working with solo and small startups looking to make a difference in the world.

Course Title

Patents & Trademarks in Dentistry: Protecting, Enforcing, and Monetizing

Course Summary

An interactive primer on US Patent Law and Trademark Law. Get relevant examples of how a dental practice and the doctors, hygienists, and staff can take action today to identify, protect, enforce, and monetize their inventions.

Course Objectives

Identify whether an idea is potentially eligible for patent protection
Recognize the timeframe for when a patent attorney should be consulted about an invention
Identify whether a logo or mark should be treated as a trademark
Determine when to contact a trademark attorney to protect and register your logo or mark

Chris Kammer, DDS

Speaker Biography

Chris Kammer is the Founding Father of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). His American Idol audition was viewed by 22 million people. He has been a continual force for disrupting our profession in so many necessary ways. First it was accelerated orthodontics, followed by marketing and PR, then implants, and for the last decade of course, he’s been bringing us oral systemic health. His latest disruptive innovation is, without question, shaking up our profession like never before. Are you kidding me, a dental office with no drill? Outside of dentistry, he is a very fulfilled adoptive father of 4 kids and is now a grandfather!

Course Title

The Dental Drill is Gone!

Course Summary

America’s Favorite Dentist will make you smile. Dentists have been drilling cavities out of teeth for 100 years, and he felt that was archaic and inhumane! The mere thought of going to the dentist elicits a visceral fear in too many. Twenty years ago, Dr. Kammer set out on a mission to disrupt the outdated “care” of the dental profession because he knew there had to be a better way. Dr. K researched the science on new medical practices for healing cavities. He was determined to keep his own children from the dental drill, but He didn’t expect to stumble upon the Holy Grail.

Can you have dental care with no drills, shots, or x-rays? YES! It sounds like the future, but it’s here now; people are raving, and it’s about to take over. Is the dental drill breaking your bank? Dental fear is gone for good! A never-before kinder gentler experience is bringing people back to the dentist. The business model of dentistry is headed for a major disruption. Healing cavities will create a shocking paradigm shift to traditional “drill & fill” practices. Is there a heart attack in your mouth? Banish bad breath from your world! Can you catch tooth decay or gum disease from your partner? Are you ready for the solution to America’s healthcare crisis? Whoever thought that a dentist had the answer!

Course Objectives

Recognize the seven financial reasons why you should never have your teeth drilled!
Discuss the surprising ways poor mouth health can lead to increased risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
Identify the "Hollywood Secret" for fresh breath and the elimination of morning breath.
Realize the little-known truth about the transmissibility of oral disease.

Eleni Kelakos

Speaker Biography

Eleni Kelakos, The Speaker Whisperer©, uses techniques learned as a professional actress in N.Y. and Hollywood to help executives be more authentic and impactful when they give presentations. She recently released her second book, Amazon bestseller Claim the Stage: A Woman’s Guide to Speaking Up, Standing Out and Taking Leadership.

Course Title

Rock Your Short Talk! An Easy-Peasy Blueprint for a Brief and Brilliant Presentation

Course Summary

Worried about putting together a 7-10 minute presentation for an important spotlight moment? Eleni Kelakos, The Speaker Whisperer®, will show you how to organize a compelling, story-based talk that’s easy to remember with her simple SPEAK Technique. She will guide you in making your message perfect for your audience and help allay any anxieties around presenting.

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Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP

Speaker Biography

Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP is the creator of Clear Aligner Systemization methodology. Allison helps dental professionals streamline clear aligner protocols and efficiencies. She started Clearlyig, a social media marketing agency, which has helped many practices expand through social media. With over a decade of dental experience, Allison is a sought-after mentor and speaker. She a certified International Professional Excellence coach and is a member of the International Coaches Federation. Allison is a Toastmasters International member and has trained with Dale Carnegie Speaking Institution. She is a Certified Transformational Trainer through LionSpeak. Her passion lies in empowering individuals personally and professionally.

Course Title

Supercharge, Your Clear Aligner Program

CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM, PRACTICE, AND YOU!

Course Summary

Clear aligner strategist and coach Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP, shares real-world strategies and action steps for optimizing both a clear aligner program and practice systems. Learn how to boost team engagement, delegate processes, and optimize systems to create the ultimate clear aligner program. Empower your team to take initiative and become clear aligner experts in your practice.

Future-proof your practice by engaging with patients virtually. Explore Teledentistry and streamlined processes that can help your serve patients at a higher level. Learn the secrets of sustainable success through high-performance habits. Show up as a healthy, vibrant self-directed leader. Return to the office ready to implement a clear aligner program that improves patient lives and the practice’s bottom line!

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Karan Nijhawan

Speaker Biography

Karan Nijhawan is the Founder of The Expansion Project, a movement that focuses on helping dentists design their dream life while overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the feeling of not being “good enough”. He is on a mission to help dental professionals across the world overcome self-doubt, worry, and social isolation….all while maximizing their (not-so-promised) 4,000 weeks. He’s an Expansive Life Coach, podcaster, actor, and helps people create their dream life in months, instead of years. Since starting the company 5 years ago, he’s hosted over 200+ dinners, events, workshops, and retreats, helping people worldwide create a better life that they don’t need a vacation from.

Course Title

Become an Upgraded Human: How to Overcome Doubt and Worry to Create Your New Rich Life (in less than 90 days)

Course Summary

Learn how to focus on the inner game of life, so you can win the outer game that you are living. Instead of focusing on fixing yourself, this course will show you how to understand yourself better so that you can overcome fear, imposter syndrome, doubt and worry, to live your ‘new rich’ life now, instead of waiting until retirement. we will use the “Fear-Setting” Formula, determine your Zone of Resistance (ZOR) to unlock the monster in your closet that is holding you back from living your authentic life.

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Neo Positivity

Speaker Biography

Born and raised in the poorest and most dangerous city in America to early retirement, Neo knows firsthand how to alter your life’s current trajectory and your average daily mindset. He learned about the law of attraction in March of 2008. Neo quickly became obsessed and retired from his Police Department just 8 months later. Over the past 13 years, he’s interviewed hundreds of Law of Attraction specialists and cataloged their greatest techniques. From 40+ hours a week to retirement at the age of 28. He is the Voice of the Thoughts Become Things Movement.

Course Title

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

Course Summary

Imagine being able to create the life you want with a few mindset changes. The ability to identify unhealthy thought patterns that limit progress, growth and well-being is key to beginning the process of change. This course will jumpstart your journey to developing an actionable plan to harness the power of mindset to pursue your passion and live a happier more fulfilled life.

Course Objectives

Identify and challenge the thought patterns that limit progress and growth.

Understand the power of responsibility and accountability for success and well-being.

Develop an actionable plan for changing attitudes and behaviors for success and well-being.

Leah Roling, CEO

Speaker Biography

Leah Roling is a High-Performance Coach and Strategist empowering, inspiring, and teaching the Dental Industry how to lead their teams and their lives. A high-performing team and life require a different set of tools and habits backed by science and research. She pairs what you know, the Science of Dentistry, with what you were never taught, the Art of Leadership. Leah helps organizations, teams, leaders, and individuals to that next level. Productivity, Progression, Meaning, Life Satisfaction, and Organization are just a few of the byproducts of her work.

Course #1 Title

Six Secrets of the Worlds Most Successful People

Course #1 Summary

Learn the secrets of the world’s most successful people. Leah will share with you one of the world’s largest studies ever done on high performance. She will break it all down for you into what is called the Six Pillars of High Performance so you know specifically where you need to focus right now. Format a game plan on how you get to the next level. Discover why it is that most people fail. If one can figure out that, you are on your way to success. Find out about the science of high performance. You already know how to be incredibly accomplished, but High Performance is the next level. It is achieving long-term success where you actually still take care of your health and have positive relationships around you. There is a true art and science behind that.

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Course #2 Title

The RESULTS Formula

Course #2 Summary

The RESULTS Formula Every issue we encounter in our lives can be broken down into five interrelated components that make up the RESULTS formula. Only when you know this formula can you truly understand how to create ANY result you want. It also reveals why we are not getting the results we want in life. We have been conditioned to believe that ACTION is the KEY to success, the key to our RESULTS, but it is not. If it were, isn’t it true that we would have it already? You know what action to take. You don’t even have to see the plan; you get it. Someone has already created it. So why do we not have every single result we want in life? Leah will show you what’s missing in this formula and how we have been doing it backward.

Course #2 Objectives

Identify the 5 components that make up our lives.
Examine how the formula can be used to create any result you want in your life
Master the ONE thing required to follow through on your goals and your dreams
Develop this understanding into your world and watch your life transform

Margy Schaller

Speaker Biography

A good speaker can clearly communicate their ideas to their audience. A great speaker excites their audience on WHY an idea, process or product is important. Next-level speakers move their audience into action! Margy Schaller works with speakers who are ready to develop inspired content and make their message stick. As an international speaker and author of 2 books, she shares next-level tips for writing content and designing memorable visuals. Her content creation retreats and presentation design workshops are acclaimed as “must do” by multiple CSPs from the National Speakers Association.

Course Title

Boost Your Everything With Intentional Audience Engagement

Course Summary

The audience’s attention is one of the most valuable assets for any presentation. Learn ways to strategically engage your audience that make you more enjoyable, more memorable, and more in demand as a speaker.

Roy H. Sonkin DDS

Speaker Biography

Dr. Sonkin is the Deputy Commander of DMORT REGION 2, Forensic Odontologist for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Tour Commander for the WTC of 9/11, and has been deployed to numerous disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and the Peru Rio Tinto helicopter crash. He has served on the panel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as Vice President of the FBI’s Citizen’s Academy and the New York State Police. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Science and the recipient of the Gosta Gustafson Award, New York State Liberty Award, New York Academy of Dentistry Humanitarian Award. He has received the Certificate of recognition from the United States Congress.

Course Title

CSI IT AINT The role of the forensic odontologist. From Katrina to Saipan to Peru and back.

Course Summary

The forensic odontologist plays a vital role in the identification of decedent remains, the scope of which may include humans identification, mass disaster organization, human abuse, civil litigation and bite marks. Dr. Sonkin will presents several deployments utilizing skills learned that will culminate in a hands-on experience for attendees.

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Glenn Vo, DDS

Speaker Biography

Dr. Glenn Vo is a practicing Dentist, best-selling author, High-Performance Coach, and expert in karaoke. As the creator of Nifty Thrifty Dentists, he has created a social media platform that reaches over 45k Dental Professionals. Glenn became a USA Today Best Selling Author with his debut novel “2612 Cherryhill Lane” and a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author with his business book – “Industry Influencer.” He coaches Professionals across the country and helps them become thought leaders in their Industries. Glenn continues to wage war against Tooth Decay and Gingivitis in his practice while maintaining his job as an Uber driver for his kids and trophy husband to his wife, Susan.

Course #1 Title

Networking is Dead, But Connection is Alive

Course Summary

Learn how networking and the engagement cycle will help you grow your business and strengthen your relationships through the power of connection.

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Course #2 Title

How to be a Nifty Thrifty Dentist

Course Summary

Every practice has the ability to be “Nifty Thrifty.” Being Nifty Thrifty is being smart and effective with your money and using your team to help achieve this. Yet why do so many Dental practices waste money and time every year by not effectively managing their resources? My goal is to bring back common-sense money management to the Dental practice, empower your team to save money, and help grow your practice the Nifty Thrifty way.

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Sherrine Washington, MSW

Speaker Biography

Sherrine is a an Award-Winning Multi-Million Dollar Sales Coach & Trainer and Founder of Real Talk Sales. To date, she has sold over $36 million in dental treatment. Sherrine developed The R.E.A.L Talk Selling™ System to help dentists convert potential prospects into patients on the same day of the consultation-PAID IN FULL! Sherrine’s true passion is transforming untrained treatment coordinators into revenue-generating machines.

Course Title

Case Acceptance From The Heart: “Feel Good” Strategies For Dental Assistants

Course Summary

Dental Assistants are often the first team members to guide patients throughout their journey, it is important to be able to think outside of the box as a Dental Assistant by providing critical information to your Doctor and Treatment Coordinator during the patient handoff. Dental Assistants are involved at the forefront of the case acceptance process and with Real Talk Selling training, your skillset and contribution throughout the patient experience can make a significant impact to overall success at your practice.

Eliminate the fear of the unknown, crank up your motivation, and lean into what feels uncomfortable about the word “SALES.”

Course Objectives

At the end of this interactive training you will learn the following:

Be the best and stand out from the rest-understand the significance of your role as a Dental Assistant.
Connect with your patients in a way that feels R.E.A.L-learn how to be like Sherlock Holmes and remove the awkwardness many dental assistants face when building rapport.
Implement discovery at your practice which is an intricate component and the R.E.A.L secret to increasing case acceptance.

Jon Melton

Speaker Biography

Jon Melton has traveled nationally and internationally teaching business concepts for 32 years while also creating and managing several small businesses. He has extensive experience in the dental field as a part owner and general manager of a dental office. The culmination of his experience has convinced him to now focus on helping others keep the money and assets they have and put more of each in their pockets. Thirty-nine “productive” years of marriage to Julie has resulted in 5 children and 16 grandchildren, so far. Jon played football for BYU and football and basketball for Fullerton College.

Course Title

Proper Use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction

Course Summary

This course will show you how to stop the threat of lawsuits before they ever get started by protecting your assets in time tested and proven legal structures. These same structures allow us to help our tax attorneys save what you would normally pay in income taxes. These are little known tax helps that have significant case history and have stood the test of time.

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Roshan Kalra DMD

Speaker Biography

Roshan Kalra is a dental graduate Nova Southeastern in 2017. He opened his scratch practice right out of school, has grown the value of the practice many times over, and has three dentist partners. He profitably, repeatedly, and successfully scaled from 1 unit to 50 residential units in 4 years, consisting of 40 units of 1-4 residential rentals and a 10-unit apartment complex. Commercially, he bought over $8 million worth of retail strip malls in the last 12 months. He can retire today and is planning a summer 2024 retirement from clinical dentistry. His ultimate goal is to show dentists that they can attain financial freedom and live the life of their dreams in 10 years or less.

Course Title

Achieving Financial Freedom through Real Estate

Course Summary

Achieving Financial Freedom through Real Estate” is a course that focuses on teaching individuals how to build wealth through real estate investing. The course covers the fundamental strategies to investing in real estate and creating a strategy for long-term success. It provides an overview of the different types of real estate investments, including residential and commercial properties, and the pros and cons of each.

Course Objectives

At the end of this interactive training you will learn the following:

Crystal Spring, BSDH, LAP

Speaker Biography

Crystal Spring is an innovator and influencer in the mobile and public healthcare industries. Crystal is the founder of Smiles Across Montana, a non-profit mobile dentistry organization that is changing lives. Her diverse resume also includes grant writing, speaking, and interprofessional education. Crystal focuses on a whole health approach to preventative services and works diligently to advance medical-dental integration into the healthcare system. She is a national award-winning RDH. Through her speaking and mentorship programs, Crystal’s spirited approach to leadership and advocacy shines through, as does her passion for public health, advancement of medical-dental integration, and optimal healthcare for all.

Course Title

Non Invasive Dental Procedures Making a Difference with Compassion

Course Summary

In many communities around the world, access to proper dental care remains a significant challenge, particularly for underserved populations. Limited resources, financial constraints, and a lack of awareness contribute to this issue, leading to deteriorating oral health and overall well-being. However, there is a growing movement focused on noninvasive dental care that aims to bridge this gap by providing affordable, accessible, and compassionate dental services to those in need. By prioritizing love and empathy in their approach, these initiatives are making a positive impact on the lives of underserved individuals and communities. “Discuss the concept of noninvasive dental care and its focus on minimally invasive treatments, preventive measures, and patient education.

Determine the importance of treating patients with empathy, respect, and love, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Course Objectives

Identify the role of noninvasive techniques in reducing fear and anxiety associated with traditional dental procedures.

Dr. Brooke MO Fukuoka DMD, DABSCD

Speaker Biography

Dr. Brooke is a passionate speaker whose primary focus is improving oral health for patients with special healthcare needs and geriatric patients living in long-term care. She has practiced in a diverse array of settings and has built programs to help expand access to care for her patients. In her part-time practice, Your Special Smiles PLLC, she practices portable dentistry, hospital dentistry, and Teledentistry. Most importantly, she developed a professionally aided home hygiene program in two long-term care facilities. Her high-energy and fast-paced courses can be catered to any group size or education level. She strives to create a fun yet educational, interactive environment where learners gain knowledge and experiences they can immediately implement into practice. Complete CV at https://www.yourspecialsmiles.com/book-dr-brooke

Course #1 Title

SDF/SMART: Choose Your Own Adventure

Course #1 Summary

Silver Diamine Fluoride and SMART restorations have been growing in interest in dentistry. Many courses exist where these topics are discussed. This course is different. The learners drive the bus. What is it YOU want to talk about? We will have topics on a slide Jeopardy Style, and the learners will pick which ones we talk about. Learners will keep choosing topics until the time runs out. Learning

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Course #2 Title

We Can Treat You Here or There, We Can Treat You Anywhere! Utilizing Teledentistry and Portable Equipment, and a Great Team to Expand Access to Care

Course #2 Summary

This course is the abbreviated version of a course that is designed those who are interested in learning about portable dentistry, teledentistry, and the best way to improve oral health in long term care facilities. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of both a portable dentistry and teledentistry. We will review the basic equipment needs and precautions that are unique to portable services. We will discuss agreements with facilities and what we recommend having in those agreements. And we will introduce guided oral hygiene and assisted oral hygiene, which are two concepts that are hands down the best part of our practice.

Course #2 Objectives

Recognize the difference between synchronous and asynchronous teledental services.
Determine how to minimize transportation hazards through proper equipment storage and transport.
Identify the difference between mobile and portable dentistry
Discuss the value of team approach to care working with the facilities

Steve Duffin, DDS

Speaker Biography

Steve Duffin is a microbiologist and general dentist practicing in Oregon. He also is the principal editor of the textbook SMART Oral Health and a principal investigator in a number of international clinical trials and humanitarian programs. H has promoted the transition from the surgical management of dental caries toward using a medical approach.

Course Title

NO Tears, NO Fears with simple state of the art No Drill, NO Shot Pediatric Care

Course Summary

The introduction of silver diamine fluoride into the dental practice workspace in 1969 has gradually changed the approach to caries management ,from the surgical model to a new medical model of care. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and glass ionomer cement (GIC) to their prestigious list of essential medicines that should be available in every country. These two products open up a new method of dental treatment that is either noninvasive or minimally invasive in nature. I will discuss how these products are bing used in my Oregon dental practice and the results of several international pilot projects.Determine the importance of treating patients with empathy, respect, and love, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

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