List of Sessions

Date
Topic
CORE Topics
Audience
Format
Aligning The Future:  Utilizing Invisalign, Digital Scanning, and 3D Printing To Create Direct Restorative Success 269
Technology can be intimidating. But if you understand what it can truly do for you, it becomes life-changing! In this course, we will dive into intraoral scanning technology and discuss its uncontested power in restorative dentistry. We will also discuss the ...
We Can Treat You Here or There, We Can Treat You Anywhere! Utilizing Portable Equipment to Expand Access to Care 266
This course will be offered as part of the STAR Series. This course is designed for those who are interested in learning about portable dentistry. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of portable dentistry. We will review the basic equipment needs and ...
Decoding Quadrant Composite Dentistry:  How the Right Tools Impact Outcome & Efficiency In Quadrant Class 2 Restorations 268
Quadrant composite dentistry is difficult. Yet it is a major workhorse in our offices every day. This course focuses on understanding why quadrant/adjacent composite restorations can be so challenging, frustrating, & inefficient. The course will explore how ...
Fearless Leadership: The Science of Employee Psychological Safety 225
Research shows that psychological safety–a shared sense of trust that empowers candid conversation and interpersonal risk–is key to team success at work. How can we increase it? In this very interactive session, you’ll deepen your understanding of ...
Predictable Failures: Technology Disaster Preparedness 232
In today's world, the next big emergency is always right around the corner. Whether its your computers, employees, clients, natural disasters, or uncontrollable viruses, it pays to be prepared for something to go wrong! So, how do you prepare? How do you protect ...
Providing Support for Neurodivergent Patients: Social Narratives and Sensory Toolkits 287
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neuro-developmental disorder. Although no two individuals on the spectrum are alike, it is likely that you will interact with an individual who is on the autism spectrum. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ...
Superheroes of Dentistry: Community-Based Dentistry 242
As dental professionals, we are wired with the desire to make an impact in our community, but often do not know where to begin. This course will provide the learner with strategies for implementing community outreach initiatives. As well as barriers facing the ...
The Oral Microbiome and the Link to GI Health 229
Emerging studies are starting to show a strong link between oral health and gut health. Periodontal bacteria have been shown to worsen inflammatory bowel disease and potentially play a role in the development of colon cancer. This course will examine the ...
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners 260
Meditation is scientifically proven to reduce stress and increase happiness. In this short session, Dawn will lead you through a simple meditation technique, starting you on a journey to a more peaceful and fulfilled existence. No experience needed - just an ...
Can You See What I See? Endodontics Using CBCT & Microscopes (A Cadaver Workshop) 211
Endodontic CE like you’ve never seen it before—literally! Spend a day working through the microscope, learning surgical and non-surgical endodontics on cadaver specimens. Chairside CBCT scans of each cadaver will be utilized to pair endodontic anatomy with ...
Thriving with Layered Identity: Serving the Transgender Community 282
Weaving professional insights with his personal experiences as a transgender man living well in recovery with mental health diagnoses and an invisible neurological disorder, this session will address how to best serve the transgender community in dental ...
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR 292
Healthcare providers will find this expert course to be the perfect fit for their certification needs. This all-inclusive course will teach you everything you need to know about performing CPR, handling obstructed airway situations, using an AED and inserting ...
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR 270
Healthcare providers will find this expert course to be the perfect fit for their certification needs. This all-inclusive course will teach you everything you need to know about performing CPR, handling obstructed airway situations, using an AED and inserting ...
Entrepreneurial Program 293
Sat April 27th, 2024
Many dental students and new dentists dream of being their own boss. However, they don’t always feel that they have the knowledge needed to run a business, while also tracking of all the regulations associated with practice ownership. The MDA will be hosting a mini ...
The Dental Professional’s Guide to Unburdening Your Load and Flourishing Professionally and Personally 197
Dental professionals are taking on the challenge of providing quality care daily in demanding, rapid-paced clinical environments. But their ambition and expertise extend beyond just treating patients. To support their hard work both inside and beyond the ...
Choose Your Own Adventure: Topical Caries Treatment and Prevention, Glass Ionomer, SMART Restorations and Risk Based Care with SDF Hands-On Workshop 221
These topics 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 ...
Courageous Conversation: Our Role in Human Trafficking 241
Every year millions of people are human trafficked and forced into labor or commercial sex work. This course aims to break down misconceptions associated with human trafficking and human trafficking victims. After completion of this course the learner will be ...
Five Essential Skills Every RDH Needs in the Age of Uncertainty 228
The Coronavirus pandemic brought to the surface and deepened the growing unhappiness and dissatisfaction many dental hygienists are having with clinical practice. While it is tempting to play the ‘blame game’ –the doctor, the office manager or your ...
I Sense a Shift: Transitioning from Cultural  Competency to Cultural Humility 257
Cultural competency training has become the mainstay for healthcare education, recognized as critical for increasing the healthcare worker’s capacity to offer culturally appropriate care to reduce health disparities and improve access to high-quality ...
My Practice Got Hacked! Now What? 234
Theft and spam and ransomware...oh my! In today's world there are many ways a practice can get hacked. Physical theft of patient records, spam emails, texts, or phone calls, and of course ransomware! Your best tool is always education and prevention. However, if ...
Saturday Morning STAR Series 275
Sat April 27th, 2024
The STAR Series features a series of short courses of great relevance to dental professionals. This series will feature "We Can Treat You Here or There, We Can Treat You Anywhere! Utilizing Portable Equipment to Expand Access to Care" with Dr. Brooke Fukuoka and ...
The Difficult Task of Letting Go 263
This course will be offered as part of the STAR Series. “Be mindful.” “Be grateful.” “Calm down.” “Let it go!” These commandments are coming at us daily through the marketing of an ever-growing billion-dollar mindfulness industry. They sound so simple when ...
Gentle Yoga for Dental Practitioners 254
Join us for a gentle exploration of mindfulness and yoga stretches to restore and balance the demands of practicing dentistry. We will explore brief mindfulness practices and gentle stretches suitable for all levels of practitioners including beginners. The ...
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners 248
Meditation is scientifically proven to reduce stress and increase happiness. In this short session, Dawn will lead you through a simple meditation technique, starting you on a journey to a more peaceful and fulfilled existence. No experience needed - just an ...
Using CBCT But Not Sure About the Signs of Important Pathologies? Let's Review Some Clinical Cases 259
In a CBCT scan, unlimited data points must be interpreted and reported on. In this session, we will cover the most critical radiographic findings that each Dental practitioner who utilizes CBCT needs to be aware of and seek further evaluation by a qualified Oral ...
Dental Treatment Considerations for the Head and Neck Radiation Patient: Before, During, and After Radiation 289
Dentally optimizing a patient who will have head and neck radiation can be daunting. And if you have a patient who’s already had head and neck radiation, you may be wondering how this influences their dental treatment going forward. In this course you will learn ...
Current Laser Dentistry Applications 308
You will learn how laser dentistry can shorten appointment times, alleviate patient anxiety, and build patient confidence for future visits and a positive dental outlook. Learn why lasers offer the highest standard of dental treatment, and at the same time ...
Cutting Wedge Technology:  An In-Depth Look at the Importance of Wedges in Direct Composite Restorations 267
In this lecture, Dr Burton will shed light on one of the biggest struggles with Class 2 restorations: The Wedge. We will focus on what physics are involved in the wedging step, how current wedges/techniques struggle to overcome these hurdles, and what we need to do ...
Jaw Exercise Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation 281
Radiation treatment is commonly used to treat head and neck cancer. While this treatment modality has come a long way, it still can have lasting side effects for the patient. One of these is trismus. Come learn jaw exercises that you can teach your patient to help ...
Recruit & Retain Dental Assistants: Creating Positive Culture in Your Dental Practice 307
The dental industry is experiencing challenges related to workforce shortages. It is more important than ever to have a well-developed recruiting and retention plan that can help to improve the overall wellness of a dental practice. This session will dive into ...
Chemical Dependency and Prescription Writing 264
This program addresses the latest opioid related statistics and CDC’s opioid prescribing.
Grand Slam Early Years of Private Practice 175
This course will feature two speakers, Mark Hyman, DDS, and Hillary Becchetti, JD. Their presentations will be targeted to new dentists interested in, or just starting out in private practice. Listen, learn, and laugh your way through a fast-paced, humorous ...
Identifying Victimization: The Dental Professional's Role in Abuse & Neglect 239
Dental professionals are key players in combating abuse as they are equipped with the knowledge to identify abnormalities and signs of abuse in the head and neck. After completion of this course the learner will be able to identify indicators of abuse. The dental ...
An Introduction to HIPAA Privacy and Security & OSHA Safety 306
MedSafe’s training program is designed to give employees a better understanding of the confusing aspects of HIPAA, Privacy and Security and OSHA Safety. The training is meant to be interactive, so that the audience can enhance their educational experience. ...
Beaming with Radiation 288
Fri April 26th, 2024
As technology advances in multiple areas of oncology, dental physicians and surgeons are faced with increasingly complex adaptations to oncological treatments in the form of radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or Bisphosphonates. This review will ...
Esthetic & Functional Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Implant & Restorative Dentistry (A Cadaver Workshop) 210
This hands-on workshop is designed to provide the participant with the opportunity to perform periodontal plastic surgical procedures, utilizing human cadavers, and to recognize the key factors which determine successful periodontal plastic surgery. The ...
Friday Afternoon STAR Series 274
Fri April 26th, 2024
The STAR Series features a series of short courses of great relevance to dental professionals. This series will feature "Jaw Exercise Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation" with Dr. Haley, ...
How Dentists Thrive Today: The Next Dimension of Cosmetics, Digital Dentistry, CBCT, Lasers, 3D Printers and More 218
As clinicians we all have challenges in our daily practice lives and we need practical solutions for better outcomes. Technology can help level the playing field with smile design, alignment, restorative and implants. Are there procedures that stress out you ...
Knowledge is Power – Utilizing Instrumentation Function and Design to Maximize Scaling 171
In this comprehensive course, dental hygienists will delve into the ever-evolving world of dental instrumentation. The focus will be on hand instruments, with an emphasis on new design concepts that significantly differ from previous models. Participants ...
Principles of Implant Restorations 200
What makes a great implant restoration? This course will discuss the various criteria on what makes an ideal implant restoration. Our job as clinicians is not only to fill the missing space but create a functional and highly esthetic tooth replacement that will ...