Welcome Session
Melissa Turner, CHO, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA
9:00am ET - 9:15am ET
Welcome to The Oral Health Prevention Summit!
Keynote
Joel Berg, DDS, MS
9:15am ET - 10:15am ET
Managing Dental Disease with a Chronic Disease Management Mindset
In the evolving field of minimally invasive dentistry, and in a medical management mindset, effective biofilm and caries management are increasingly recognized as important. This session will explore cutting-edge approaches and technologies for the management of dental diseases. This session will advocate for integrating a holistic view of disease as a multifactorial disease, rather than a mere localized issue. The session will delve into advanced diagnostic/assessment tools that enhance the precision of disease management. This presentation aims to equip dental professionals with innovative techniques to effective manage dental caries as a chronic disease.
In this course attendees will:
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Discuss the “Lexicon of Caries” for proper understanding of terminology and nomenclature.
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Discover current trends in comprehensive biofilm and caries management approaches by integrating a medical mindset beyond the current prevention mindset, thus enabling providers to design and apply tailored preventive and therapeutic strategies that exceed current standards of care.
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Identify and evaluate advanced diagnostic technologies, like biochemical markers, visual optical aids, and artificial intelligence, to better understand their application in a dental setting.
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Explore interdisciplinary strategies for enhanced patient care to improve outcomes and optimize treatment plans.
Prevention Panel
Mark E. Doherty, DMD, CAGS - Moderator
10:15am ET - 11:15am ET
The Truth is Out There
The purpose of this course is to raise awareness and increase knowledge of the pivotal role that preventive-based oral health care services play in dental practice. Panelists will share their knowledge of the scientific evidence supporting preventive-based oral health care, and their successful experiences in implementing it into business practices, both from a clinical and systems perspective. Additionally, participants will be introduced to strategies for incorporating preventive-based care into their practices. Such strategies will serve as the foundation for supporting the integration of medical and dental services, embracing value-based care approaches, and expanding their practices.
In this course attendees will:
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Learn how prevention-based oral health care can successfully serve as the foundation of your dental practice
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Understand how medical-dental integration can act as a new revenue stream for your dental practice
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Learn about alternative payment models and the role data plays
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Learn about new payment systems and provider incentives for ensuring healthy outcomes of patients
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Understand how a prevention-based dental practice can thrive as a business
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Panelist:
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Brian Novy, DDS
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Jonny Norris, DMD
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Mary E. Foley, MPH
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Mindy Diggan, RDH, MHA
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Andrea Dickhaut, RDH, BSDH, MHA
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Danielle Apostolon
New Product Showcase
Robyn Duke
11:15am ET - 11:30am ET
Solventum's advanced preventive dental solutions — including oral rinses, toothpastes,
fluoride treatments and sealants — can help you promote and protect life-long oral health for your patients.
Session 1
11:30am ET - 12:00pm ET
James C. Morrison, Jr. DMD
Hidden in Plain Sight:
Corroborating Oral Manifestations as Signals of Systemic Sleep Distress
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This groundbreaking course will explore the critical yet often overlooked connection between oral health and systemic sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By recognizing oral manifestations as secondary indicators of these underlying conditions, healthcare providers can unlock new pathways for diagnosis, treatment, and collaborative care. Attendees will learn how to integrate dental assessments into broader diagnostic strategies, enabling earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes. This course is essential for professionals seeking to revolutionize their approach to OSA by integrating dental and medical perspectives.
In this course attendees will:
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Understand the Oral-Systemic Link: Recognize how oral manifestations, such as bruxism, scalloped tongue and gingival recession, signal underlying systemic sleep disorders like OSA.
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Identify Key Oral Indicators of OSA: Learn to spot critical dental markers that often go unconnected to OSA and other sleep-related conditions.
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Integrate Collaborative Care Models: Explore practical strategies for integrating dental assessments into sleep disorder management through interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Enhance Examination Algorithm: Developed method for enhancing the oral examination process by utilizing oral health algorithms to support systemic corroboration.
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Improve Patient Outcomes: Learn how early recognition and treatment of oral manifestations can lead to better overall management of sleep disorders and improved long-term patient health.
Session 2
Carolyn Brown, DDS, MA
12:00pm ET - 12:30pm ET
Insurance Plan Updates
Lunch & Learn
Janene Snow, RDH
12:45pm ET - 1:45pm ET
Guide Biofilm Therapy using the Airflow Prophylaxis Master
This one-hour lecture introduces attendees to the benefits of AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW®, and PIEZON® technology and its role in the GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY protocol. GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY is a minimally invasive solution to biofilm management during professional dental hygiene therapies.   
 
In this course attendees will:
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State the impact of the oral microbiome on oral and systemic diseases. 
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Understand the Assessment, Disclosing, Motivation, AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW®, PIEZON®, Check, and Recare phases of GBT workflow in professional dental therapy.
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Identify the practice and provider benefits when treating with the GBT workflow.
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Compare and contrast conventional methodologies and the GBT in preventive and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Exhibitor Break
1:45pm ET - 2:00pm ET
Thank you to our generous supporters!​​
Session 3
Brian Novy, DDS
2:00pm ET - 2:30pm ET
CAMBRA Updates for 2025 & Beyond!​
Back in a decade when the end of caries seemed to be on the horizon, CAMBRA was just a glimmer in a few eyes of cariologists. Therapies were limited to fluoride foam, some new varnish, and antibacterial mouthwash that only the tasteless would use, but clinicians pressed on. Today the National CAMBRA Coalition stands as the liaison between the science of academic cariology and real-world clinical practice, where disease management plays out at the population level. What began as a short risk assessment form has become the buzz-word for managing the most prevalent preventable disease on earth, but what does it all mean?
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At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
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Explain the limitations of caries risk assessment
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Apply effective communication principles to improve “compliance”
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Stop watching lesions and see remineralization
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Define the end of CAMBRA
Session 4
Danielle Avila BSDH, RDH, OMT
Laura Bettencourt BSDH, RDH, OMT
2:30pm ET - 3:00pm ET
Putting Prevention into Practice: Elevating Care as a Clinical Provider
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Ready to take your role as a clinical provider to the next level? This course is designed to empower you to turn the concept of prevention into a practical, results-driven strategy for your practice. In this presentation, you’ll discover how to transform preventive care from theory into action, exploring cutting-edge tools, mastering patient communication, and developing protocols that promote long-term health and satisfaction.
Prevention isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to healthier smiles, happier patients, and a thriving career. Through this course, you’ll learn how to implement evidence-based prevention assessments, integrate advanced tools like fluoride varnishes, oral probiotics, and Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), and develop customized care plans that reduce disease progression. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights into effective patient education techniques that will motivate your patients to take an active role in their health.
Let’s break old habits, embrace innovation, and create a future of care that prioritizes proactive health over reactive treatment. By the end of this presentation, you’ll be fully equipped to deliver elevated care that benefits both your patients and your practice, ensuring better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and a more successful career.
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In this course attendees will:
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Discover key prevention assessments and understand how proactive, prevention-focused care improves patient outcomes while enhancing practice efficiency.
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Learn actionable, step-by-step protocols to address oral health concerns, including caries prevention, periodontal health, and patient education, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
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Explore and discover the latest advanced tools and technologies in preventive care—such as oral probiotics, varnishes, and Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)—to elevate patient treatment and outcomes.
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Develop effective communication to educate and inspire patients, fostering greater engagement and encouraging them to take an active role in their own preventive care, leading to long-term success.
AI & Technology Panel
Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA - Moderator
3:00pm ET - 4:00pm ET
Technology & AI's Role in Prevention
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Panelist:
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Bryan Laskin, DDS, CEO, Co-Founder
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Fred Joyal, Founder & Author
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Sheena Hinson, RDH, Founder
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​Katie Poulsen, RDH, BASc
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Stoyan Kenderov, CEO​
Exhibitor Break
4:00pm ET - 4:15pm ET
Thank you to our generous supporters!​​
Workshop
Hayley Buckner, RDH, FADHA
Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA
4:15pm ET - 5:15pm ET
Paint-On Technologies in Minimally Invasive Dentistry
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Explore the latest advancements in paint-on technologies that are transforming the landscape of minimally invasive dentistry. These innovative solutions for preventing, detecting, and managing dental caries, provide alternatives to traditional restorative methods. Cutting-edge materials, such as optical caries detection aids, povidone iodine, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and chemomechanical caries removal (CMRC), offer unique advantages in managing early dental caries and preserving tooth structure while minimizing discomfort and intervention. Participants will gain a practical insight of how these products work, when to use them, and how they can be integrated into daily dental practice to enhance patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
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In this course attendees will:
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Explain the concept of minimally invasive dentistry and how paint-on technologies fit within this paradigm for caries detection, prevention, and management.
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Understand the mechanism of action for each paint-on technology and its role in remineralization, caries arrest, and prevention.
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Learn proper application techniques for each technology, focusing on safe and effective clinical protocols.
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Evaluate the evidence-based benefits and limitations of each technology in the context of patient care, treatment outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
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Integrate paint-on technologies into clinical practice, enhancing minimally invasive approaches for early caries management, prevention, and patient education.
Networking Happy Hour
Sponsored By:
5:15pm ET - 6:15pm ET
