Thursday Presentations

David Clark, DDS

Better Composite Restorations

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am

Until now our composite went “in” the tooth. Now we can go “around” the tooth. Today, injection molding of composites with modern preparations, super-anatomic clear matrices, and heated multi-viscosity composite can solve so many problems without resorting to crowns. In this fast moving and entertaining lecture Dr. Clark will demonstrate the art and science of monolithic injection molded composite dentistry. www.bioclearmatrix.com

David Rothman, DDS

The 5 Ps of Pediatric Dentistry: physiology, pharmacology, psychology, phamily and PHUN

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am

This course reviews the definitions of a “child” by looking at ages, generations, developmental stages, growth and development and all the factors that make a child different than an adult in this day of overscheduled, under-parented, and inconsistent child raising. Determining and utilizing the appropriate individualized non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic behavior management and guidance techniques at each of these developmental stages is the goal for successful treatment.

Mark Ludlow, DMD, MS

Digital Treatment Options for the Fully Edentulous Patient

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00)

Treating the fully edentulous patient can be one of the most rewarding endeavors in clinical dentistry. At the same time, it can be one of the most intimidating endeavors from a treatment planning and execution perspective. In this course, we will explore and simplify the principles that will lead to both surgical and prosthetic success for treating these patients with 3 different prosthetic solutions: digital complete dentures, digital overdentures, and digital fixed hybrid solutions. The planning concepts along with their accompanying clinical applications, will be discussed to help facilitate the daily implementation in practice.

Bryan Trump, DDS, MS

A Panorama of Oral Pathology: Come Enjoy the Views!

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am

The presentation will cover some of the common and concerning oral soft tissue pathology and radiographic pathology seen in dental offices with correlation to variations in the clinical presentation and how that can change the differential diagnosis. Proper terminology will be reviewed. Differential diagnoses will be considered as well a treatment options. It is intended to be an interactive course involving problem-solving and critical thinking. Come and test your knowledge!

Timothy Hempton, DDS

Save the Tooth or What is Next: Retaining the Natural Dentition vs Extraction Socket Grafting

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am

Clinical cases involving successful outcomes utilizing surgical regenerative periodontal therapy are contrasted with cases deemed to have a poor prognosis and treated with extraction, ridge preservation, and implant therapy. Clinical and radiographic parameters which indicate the potential for a positive prognosis with periodontal therapy are reviewed. Techniques for periodontal regeneration/repair and crown lengthening as well as procedures for ridge preservation/augmentation are presented. The rationale for choosing tooth retention versus extraction are discussed for the cases presented.

LaRisse Skene, DMD

Obliterate Perio Problems with the Power of Prognosis

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00)

Dentists and hygienists--Do you ever wish you could REALLY see what was going on below the gum line? You can! If you attend this lecture you will have a better understanding--biologically and visually--of what is happening in the sulcular world. Look even deeper into those pesky boney defects and gain a clear vision of what is happening to the bone and root surfaces. There is a reason periodontal disease and peri-implantitis cause so much destruction and it might surprise you to find it’s not all bad. As soon as you understand what is happening below the gumline—you will be equipped with the power to fight and obliterate periodontal disease! Just like caries these lesions can be diagnosed, prognosed and treated successfully long term. Don’t rely on scaling and root planing alone! Come with me into the sulci and boney defects I have been treating for years. I am happy to share what I have learned. If you attend this lecture and apply these principals you will feel powerful and ultimately your patients will thank you!

Enrique Varela, DDS

Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide: Foundations of Pain Management in Dentistry

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am

Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide are important elements of dental practice and form the basis of pain and anxiety management in dentistry. Proper use of these modalities can help improve provider confidence, patient satisfaction, and public safety. This course will review important principles and concepts related to the use of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in dentistry, while also reviewing the legal tenets that guide the provider in fulfilling their medicolegal responsibility.

Teresa Duncan, MS

Foundations of Dental Office Management

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00)

This new course is designed for doctors or managers with less than five years of management experience or for those desiring a refresher course on the basics of dental office management. Experienced dentists know clinical excellence alone does not spell success – managerial talent and leadership is needed as well.

Discussions will focus on situations that most managers encounter in their new roles. From hiring and firing to managing your practice’s revenue cycle – we’ll review basic systems that you will need to have in place. www.OdysseyMgmt.com

Shannon Pace-Brinker, CDA

From Our Side of the Chair

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00)

With the myriad of esthetic dental materials and techniques available today, dental assistants need to be more familiar than ever with all aspects of clinical practice. Understanding treatment goals and unique treatment considerations is essential to obtaining the desired outcome. Both contribute before, during, and after the treatment delivery to foreseeing potential complications and making the process predictable. Achieving highly satisfying results should be the goal of everyone in the office, as well as the patient. This interactive lecture gives your team valuable perspectives from both sides of the chair.

Local Speaker

Conner Ludlow

Dentistry 3.0: How AI is Revolutionizing Practice Management & Marketing

Thursday, January 23, 9:00-10:00 am

Join us for an insightful speaking event that promises not just learning but practical application. In this game-changing session, we explore the cutting-edge world of Dentistry 3.0, where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing many aspects of traditional dentistry. From digital marketing and practice management to content creation and clinical diagnosis, AI is setting a new standard. Uncover how AI enhances practice management by supercharging outreach and patient communication. Dive into the future of team dynamics as AI reshapes task management, streamlines processes, and boosts collaboration. This presentation will not only arm you with the knowledge to seamlessly integrate AI into your practice but also provide practical tasks, applications, and direction to implement what you learn. Elevate your service delivery, operational efficiency, and drive growth with actionable insights and hands-on guidance. Welcome to the future of dentistry!

Local Speaker

Paul Benson, DMD, MS

Helping Specialists Become More Valuable Members of Your Dental Team

Thursday, January 23, 10:30-11:30 am

General dental practitioners have the distinction of guiding patient care by determining their personal scope of practice then involving specialists when necessary. Establishing strong working relationships with other dental professionals and communicating how they can best work together plays a role in achieving practice goals and creating patient satisfaction. This course will discuss ways to best utilize dental specialists to create a unified dental team.

Hands-On Course

Micah Baker, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

ACLS Skills Pass off Hands on Workshop (Participants limited to 6)

Thursday, January 23, 8:30-11:30 am (Other course times also available)

Skills session pass off for the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association. Participants will demonstrate the following skills according to the American Heart Association ACLS guidelines. High-quality basic life support skills including chest compressions and defibrillation, airway management and megacode team lead.

Hands-On Course

Gabriel Cowley

CPR and BLS Certification

Thursday, January 23, 9:00-10:30 am (Other course times available)

Complete your basic lifesaving, BLS certification which is required every two years for licensure, for you and your staff while at the convention. This course will provide current information and hands-on training using the most up-to-date guidelines, CPR training simulators and automated external defibrillators.

Eva Grayzel

Fortune in Misfortune: A Story NOT Silenced by Stage IV Oral Cancer

Thursday, January 23, 12:00-1:30 pm

Eva Grayzel transports dental professionals into the oral cancer patient’s experience sharing riveting details about her delayed diagnosis and finding the strength to persevere through the devastating effects of radical surgery and radiation. Audiences will be motivated with new thinking about oral cancer screenings and patient education. Her compelling narrative humanizes oral cancer, inspiring audiences professionally and personally. www.evagrayzel.com

Jaren Argyle, DMD, DANDSM

Revitalize Your Practice and Life: Overcome Burnout and Reclaim Your Passion for Dentistry!

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm

This exceptional course helps dentists conquer occupational burnout and find balance in their professional and personal lives. Gain the insights and tools to reignite your passion for dentistry and achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Clinical skills can only take you so far. This course will help you get strategies for a balanced career and personal life, along with techniques to combat burnout and maintain well-being. Tools to set clear, motivating goals. Insights on the value of collaboration for greater achievements. Learn why dentists struggle when there is no defined destination. Dentists need to set meaningful, achievable goals for a fulfilling life. Why is dentistry considered a caring, high achieving, perfectionist profession. Learn to manage stress, set realistic standards, and find joy without perfectionism. Break free from comparisons, foster collaboration, and celebrate individual and collective success. www.theelevateddentist.com

David Rothman, DDS

Not Another Emergency: Assessing and Treating Dental Emergencies In Children

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm

This course reviews the most common dental emergencies in children and their treatment including rapid neurological assessment, treatment and follow up protocols for not only what you think is an emergency but what mom and dad think are emergencies.

Bryan Trump, DDS, MS

Biopsy Principles, Techniques & Tips for the Entire Office!

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm

This presentation will apply clinical correlation to a variety of soft tissue pathology seen in dental offices. Appropriate documentation will be considered along with a review of current terminology used in oral pathology. Biopsy principles will be reviewed. We will learn some techniques that can help make obtaining a biopsy sample less stressful. Tips for how to submit a specimen and what to expect in a pathology report will also be discussed. This is intended to be an interactive course where our collective experiences can help each of us become a better member of the oral health care team.

Martin Evers, DDS, MS

CBCT Potpourri

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm

A variety of Cone Beam Computed Tomography topics

Jeremy Felt, DDS

Taking Control of Your Profitability

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm

An innovate approach to organize and improve our Insurance Relationship & Practice Management (Without Spending more time in the office).

Local Speaker

Jennifer Strohecker, PharmD

Partnering With Medicaid to Serve Low-income Utahns in Your Practice

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-3:00 pm

This presentation will give an overview of the Medicaid dental program and services so that you can effectively serve Medicaid members in your practice. At the end of this program, the learner will be more familiar with Medicaid dental policies, updates to reimbursement and how engaging with Medicaid may be easier than you think!

Local Speaker

Jordan Christensen, DDS, MS

Treatment Success Can Be All About How You Start

Thursday, January 23, 3:30-4:30 pm

With a wide array of file systems and irrigation devices, the way root canal therapy is done today varies more than it ever has. There are many ways to successfully accomplish the end goal of a clean, sealed root canal system. But regardless of what we are using at those stages of treatment, we need to have already nailed the initial steps in order to have a successful outcome. Proper imaging and planning, followed by successful local anesthesia administration will set the groundwork for positive results in both treatment outcomes and patient experience. From seeing what is really hiding behind those PA radiographs, properly assessing for case selection and game planning treatment, to providing profound anesthesia even with a “hot” tooth. Treatment success can be all about how you start.

Hands-on Course

Enrique Varela, DDS

Local Anesthesia Techniques Hands on Workshop

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-4:00 pm (Other course times available)

Come practice your local anesthetic technique at this hands-on workshop! You will be guided by licensed dentists who can help give you tips and tricks to improve your technique. In this course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your current technique, discuss the challenges you face in obtaining profound anesthesia, and receive guidance on methods that may enhance your success. Safety needles will be used for this course. No live needles will be present.

Hands-on Course

Timothy Hempton, DDS

Flap design, incisions, and suturing techniques for Periodontal Therapy: Hands-on surgical workshop

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-5:00 pm

Course description: Utilizing pig jaws, this course will review incisions utilized for surgical access around the natural dentition. The participant will learn techniques for flap elevation, flap repositioning and suturing for closure. Anatomical considerations associated with flap elevation, periosteal fenestration and incision closure will be reviewed. The participant will learn how to coronally advance a flap, reposition a flap, apically position a flap. Surgical instrumentation and various suture materials will be discussed.

Hands-On Course

Micah Baker, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

ACLS Skills Pass off Hands on Workshop (Participants limited to 6)

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-5:00 pm (Other course times also available)

Hands-On Course

Gabriel Cowley

CPR and BLS Certification

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-3:30 pm (Other course times available)

Hands on Course

David Clark, DDS

Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite Dentistry: Concepts-Materials-Instruments-Techniques Hands on Workshop (Limited to 40 participants)

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-5:00 pm (Other times are available)

Additive dentistry is quite simply fun to do! Say goodbye to layering, condensing, and burnishing! Join Dr Clark to experience a unique approach to modern resin dentistry. Participants will perform injection molding to create ideal margins, rounded emergence profiles, and mirror smooth restorations in both Anterior Black Triangle, and Posterior Class II exercises.

Hands-on Course

Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS

Anatomy Flashback: What you NOW realize you really needed to know!

Thursday, January 23, 2:00-5:00 pm (Other course times available)

This course will review important relevant head and neck anatomy critical for accomplishing common procedures and therapies in dental practices. This fast–paced session will include hands on, active learning with high quality artificial skulls and interactive activities and learning. Topics will include: a review of innervation and blood supply to the oral cavity; a review of the relevant anatomy related to anesthetic injections; attachments, actions, and innervation of the muscles of mastication; basic TMJ anatomy and relevant anatomy of the floor of the mouth, tongue, palate and paranasal sinuses.

Friday Presentations

Dulce Boucher, MD

Dental Sedation Practices: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Utah

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00 pm)

This comprehensive course is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge necessary to safely and effectively administer minimal to moderate sedation for dental procedures. This course will cover essential aspects of sedation, from foundational principles to emergency management strategies. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of sedation states, who should be a part of the sedation team, appropriate patient selection, and use of medications and reversals, alongside practical insights into setting up and maintaining a safe sedation environment. Through case-based scenarios, we will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, offering a thorough grounding in both the principles and practices of sedation, ensuring attendees will be better prepared to handle both routine and emergency situations.

David Clark, DDS

The Great Tooth Killer: Cracked Teeth Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

Currently the diagnosis and treatment of cracked and fractured teeth is largely symptom based and is therefore often a sad, end stage diagnosis. The fracturing process is one of dentistry’s last great mysteries and is poorly understood throughout the generalist and specialist dental community. In this engaging and entertaining lecture, you will learn to understand and diagnose pathologic cracks utilizing magnification and other modalities, and treat long before symptoms arise or the tooth becomes unsalvageable. Dr. Clark will teach routine identification of early cracks and teach the Clark Class II saucer shaped nonretentive preparation and Fissurotomy Class I that are a significant departure from the G.V. Black preparations that are a leading cause of cracked teeth. He will share his published approach to diagnosis based on 16X magnification, step by step predictable treatment, endodontic and periodontal implications, and when to extract.

Martin Evers, DDS, MS

Herr Roentgen and Dr Walkhoff - Look What You Started Now - Today's FMX

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

Intraoral image acquisition and interpretation

Gary Lowder, DDS

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)

Friday, January 24, 9:00-11:00 am

Integrating patient care for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) Into Your Practice

Timothy Hempton, DDS

The Periodontal Co-therapist: Practical Periodontology for the RDH

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

In addition to providing patient care, dental hygienists educate and advise their patients regarding etiology/risk factors, proposed therapeutic options and the treatment experience. This program will present documentation of various clinical cases treated with surgical therapy and non-surgical therapy. These cases will illustrate how contemporary periodontal therapy can be utilized to provide health, restore the periodontium and improve esthetics for our patients. Scientific evidence supporting the periodontal therapy used in each clinical case is examined.

David Okano, DDS, MS

Simplifying the 2018 Classification of Periodontitis

Friday, January 24, 9:00-11:00 am

The release of the “new” classification of periodontitis in 2018 created a paradigm shift for dental clinicians. Patients with attachment loss (eg. bone loss) are now categorized based on multiple factors, not just the amount of loss at a point in time.

This presentation will simplify the means of interpreting periodontal examination findings so as to “stage” and “grade” periodontitis. Determining the stage and grade is important to determine the “risk” for future periodontal destruction. This will allow for a personalized dentistry approach for treatment, thus allowing for optimal management of periodontitis.

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS

Hygiene Shouldn't Be a Pain in the Neck: Essential Ergonomic Guidelines for a Long & Healthy Career

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

A staggering 80% of hygienists who retire early are forced to, due to work-related pain. Dr. Valachi brings powerful research to this seminar that focuses on ergonomic and strategies to help dental hygienists prevent pain and extend their careers. Hygienists are uniquely prone to painful muscle imbalances in the neck and shoulder that can be effectively treated with proper equipment selection, adjustment and positioning. Hygienists will walk away with techniques they can apply immediately in the operatory and at home to work more comfortably and improve quality of life.

Teresa Duncan

Coding and Insurance Skills

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am (continues at 2:00)

Insurance is an important part of your office’s revenue cycle, but it does not need to overwhelm your daily routine. Effective insurance coordinators have set up systems and are constantly flexible with their learning. Manage your information and your claims to minimize delays and rejections. This course is perfect for all team members who want to work together to get your claims paid! Experienced coders will benefit from the documentation and updated codes section.

Local Speaker

Cynthia Mattson, CPA

Making the Most of You Income - Now and Later

Friday, January 24, 9:00-10:00 am

A little planning now can have a BIG impact on your finances at retirement. Knowing what to focus on and what tools are available to you as a Dental Practice Owner can provide tremendous flexibility as you plan for your financial future. In this session we will highlight how to structure your finances to ensure that you are diversifying your portfolio, managing your risks and costs, and investing in a way that is as tax efficient as possible.

Local Speaker

Jack Guenon, Sharliee Scheller, Kelli Jacobsen

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Dentistry: Safeguarding Your Practice and Well-Being

Friday, January 24, 10:30-11:30 am

In this course, you'll explore the essential statutes and rules that govern the practice of dentistry, uncovering common pitfalls that can lead to disciplinary action. We’ll dive into the complexities of controlled substance management, the Drug Quality and Security Act, and the operational standards for compounding. Beyond legalities, we'll emphasize the critical role of self-care in maintaining a successful practice—understanding how neglecting your health can not only impact your well-being but also put your career at risk. Learn how to proactively protect both your professional and personal life by understanding when and how to self-report to UPHP before issues escalate to a DOPL investigation.

Hands-on Course

David Rothman, DDS

Restoring the Primary Molar: from caries detection to pulp therapy and MID restorations (sometimes crowns)

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

You treat mega adult cases with implants and prostheses but you're scared of a baby tooth attached to a 5-year-old. When confronted with a bombed out primary tooth, which way to turn: extract or restore? How about if you catch it before it becomes a carious lesion? This workshop reviews and practices the newest in early demineralization detection, MID,CTR, NCTR as well as skills in pulp therapy, esthetic restorations, stainless steel crowns and if all else fails, space maintenance. Treatment is performed on typodonts with pulped primary teeth.

Hands-on Course

Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS

Anatomy Flashback: What you NOW realize you really needed to know!

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am (Other course times available)

Hands-on Course

Enrique Varela, DDS

Local Anesthesia Techniques Hands on Workshop

Friday, January 24, 8:30-10:30 pm (Other course times available)

Hands-on Course

Shannon Pace-Brinker

From Our Side of the Chair - Workshop 1

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am

Come experience hands-on learning with Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA and her amazing team of dental assisting experts. Register for one or both workshops; different topics will be covered in each. Learn about and receive new products to take home and incorporate into your practice. Become the best dental assistant you can be through participating in these workshops. Bring increased value to your dental practice! During this morning workshop you will rotate through various workstations and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Hands-On Course

Micah Baker, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

ACLS Skills Pass off Hands on Workshop (Participants limited to 6)

Friday, January 24, 8:30-11:30 am (Other course times also available)

Hands-On Course

Gabriel Cowley

CPR and BLS Certification

Friday, January 24, 9:00-10:30 pm (Other course times available)

Gayle Masters, RDH, MLT

The Pearls of Perio Hygiene

Friday, January 24, 12:00-1:30 pm

Learn to evaluate and treat periodontal disease non-surgically. Learn to recognize common oral conditions and connecting the dots between systemic conditions and oral health. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of cracked teeth and how to treat. Learn the 5 reasons implants fail and ways to prevent failure.

David Rothman, DDS

Tips and Tricks for Treating Kids