2020 Pacific Dental Conference Preliminary Program by Pacific Dental Conference

Pacific Dental Conference

March 5 -7, 2020

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Hotel Information

Pacific Dental Conference

The hotels listed below offer exclusive rates for Pacific Dental Conference participants. Reservations can be made directly with these hotels by calling the reservation numbers provided or by clicking the links on Pacific Dental Conference website www.pdconf.com.

March 5-7, 2020

Vancouver Convention Centre

Conference Hotels 1

Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel

Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Toll-free: 1-877-900-5350

Friday, January 10, 2020 Early Bird Discounts End (in office by 4pm, online midnight) Friday, February 28, 2020 Online Registration Closes (midnight) Tuesday, March 3, 2020 On-site Registration 2:00pm-6:00pm

Toll-free: 1-800-663-1515 (Canada) Toll-free: 1-800-937-1515 (USA)

Toll-free: 1-800-441-1414

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Toll-free: 1-844-337-3118

Toll-free: 1-800-663-1144

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Sheraton Wall Centre

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Toll-free: 1-888-627-7058

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 On-site Registration Bag Pick-up begins (West Building)

7:00am-7:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday, March 5, 2020 On-site Registration & Bag Pick-up Scientific Program Exhibit Hall

7:30am-6:00pm 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm

Friday, March 6, 2020 On-site Registration & Bag Pick-up Scientific Program Exhibit Hall

7:30am-6:00pm 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-5:30pm

Saturday, March 7, 2020 On-site Registration & Bag Pick-up 7:30am-4:00pm Scientific Program 8:30am-4:00pm Invisalign Fundamentals 8:00am-12:00pm PDC Lab Expo On-site Registration (West Bldg) 7:00am-3:00pm PDC Lab Expo (West Bldg) 8:00am-3:00pm

Toll-free: 1-800-667-2300

Program Design/Production by: Dave Hawthorne

Registration Information

Index

Hotel Information............................................ 3 Registration Information................................ 4 Registration Policies........................................ 4 Registration Prices........................................... 5 Continuing Education Information................ 5 Alumni Meetings.............................................. 6 Social Events...................................................... 7 Hands-On Courses.......................................8-13 Index of Speakers by Topic Category .......... 14 Conference Sessions Thursday................15-21 Conference Sessions Friday......................22-27 Robert Hicks Memorial Lecture.................... 23 Conference Sessions Saturday.................28-29 PDC Lab Expo Information.......................30-31 List of 2020 Exhibitors...............................32-33 Mail-in Registration Form........................34-35

Registration Conference registration includes admission to all conference sessions, as well as entrance to the Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall events, and the PDC Lab Expo. Hands-On courses require additional registration. Each registrant will also receive a Conference Program on-site, an attendee bag and a Conference at a Glance. Your name badge is your passport to all conference activities and must be worn at all times. Online registration for the conference will close at midnight Friday, February 28, 2020 in preparation for opening at the Vancouver Convention Centre. On-site registration will be available at the times listed below, beginning Tuesday, March 3. If registering by mail, we will accept the enclosed registration form if received in the Pacific Dental Conference office by 4pm Friday, February 28, 2020. (Pacific Dental Conference 305–1505 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4) The applicable fees will be charged as of the date the form is received by our office. Please note: All registration confirmations are sent by email in order to receive a confirmation, an email address must be included on your form. Name badges for Canadian and US attendees will be mailed to all those registered by Friday, February 14, 2020. For registrations received after February 14, 2020, badges must be picked up at the registration area at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building. For international registrations, badges must be picked up on-site. Badges will not be mailed out. On-site Registration will be available on Level One of the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building during the following hours:

Tuesday, March 3: Wednesday, March 4: Bag Pick-up starting (West Building) Thursday, March 5: Friday, March 6: Saturday, March 7:

2:00pm to 6:00pm 7:00am to 7:00pm 2:00pm to 5:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 4:00pm

Registration Policies

The attendee bag and program pick-up will be available starting Wednesday, March 4 at 2pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building. If you have received your name badge by mail, please proceed to bag and program pick-up location on Level One – Ballroom Foyer. Bag pick-up in the East Building begins Thursday morning.

Registration Categories

BC Dentist: To register as an active BC Dentist, you must provide either your BCDA membership number or CDSBC license number. Dental Technician or Denturist: To register as a dental technician or denturist, you must provide your license number. Students: To register as a student, you must be registered in a school-designated account of a full time dental program. Please contact your Program Leader for ID and password. Student number must be provided. Please note: Student Registration includes lunch and reception drinks for all three days.

Reprinted Name Badges

You will receive your name badge by mail. Verify the information and contact the Pacific Dental Conference immediately if there are any errors. Badges returned to the office before February 28, 2020 will be reprinted at no charge. After February 28, 2020 badges with spelling errors will be reprinted on-site for a $15 charge. The incorrect badge must be returned. If the original badge is not returned it will be considered “lost”, there will be a $35 charge to reprint the badge. Attendees who have registered before February 14, and not received their badge should contact the PDC office at info@pdconf.com.

Refund Policy

Refund requests received in writing prior to January 31, 2020, are subject to a $25 (plus GST) administration fee. After January 31, 2020, no refunds will be granted.

Attendee Substitution

If someone from your office is unable to attend, you are able to replace one attendee for another. The PDC office will require the substitution in writing and the original badge prior to February 28, 2020 and will be subject to a $25 admin fee. Name changes are not permitted on-site.

Information collected by the Pacific Dental Conference for registration and communication purposes is not shared with any other company or organization.

Letter of Invitation

Attendees requiring an official letter of invitation to obtain a visa must first register and then contact the PDC office for additional instructions. The invitation does not financially obligate the conference in any way. Attendees who are denied visa entry into Canada for the duration of the conference will have registration fees refunded, by the original payment method provided as per PDC instructions.

Consent to the Use of Photographic Images

Registrations and attendance at, or participation as the Pacific Dental Conference (PDC) constitutes an agreement by the registrant to PDC’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes.

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Continuing Education Information / Registration Prices Reporting Your CE in British Columbia

It is your responsibility to submit your CE to your regulator. PDC does not submit CE credits on your behalf. For B.C. Dentists, Dental Therapists and Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs), continuing education (CE) credits may be accumulated in two ways: 1. One credit for each hour attending eligible courses (e.g. 2.5 hour course = 2.5 CE credits) AND/OR 2. One credit for each hour spent visiting the exhibits (max of 5 hours) Dentists, Dental Therapists and CDAs: Submit your PDC CE credits online by visiting www.cdsbc.org and logging in with your registration/certification number and password. You can also print and complete an individual CE credit submission form (available at www.cdsbc.org/ce-submission) and email it to CE@cdsbc.org. CDSBC reminds registrants to be aware of the maximum limits allowed for certain subjects. Please see the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Continuing Education Requirements document for complete information. Note: You must attend the conference to be able to receive credits.

Attendees Who Require Record of Attendance

Make sure you are scanned in and out of every session Registrants should consult with their regulatory authorities for CE credit requirements prior to attending the conference. It is the responsibility of each individual requiring a conference CE report to be scanned in and out of every session to ensure accurate reporting for CE credits. For those attendees who scan, individual CE attendance reports can be downloaded from the PDC website after the conference. BC Dentists also licenced in Alberta must indicate this in their account and ensure that they scan in and out of every session to receive Alberta Dental Association and College CE credits. BC Dental Hygienists may claim up to 2 credits for visiting booths/displays at the conference, and in addition may claim hour-for-hour credit for individually attended courses. More information can be found on the College of Dental Hygienists of BC website: www.cdhbc.com BC Dental Technicians please refer to the College of Dental Register for the Pacific Dental Conference Technicians of British Columbia website for details: www.cdt.bc.ca BC Denturists please refer to the College of Denturists of until Friday, January 10th and save! British Columbia website for details: www.cd.bc.ca If your licensing board requires you to provide a CE report, Early Bird Full Reg. On-site Reg. please be sure that you are scanned in and out of every session. Category Code

Reporting Your CE in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Attendees Who Require Record of Attendance

for credit.

The College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan require that their members submit their conference attendance report directly to the CDSS.

BCDA Member - Dentist

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Jan.11 - Mar.2

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Non BCDA Member - Dentist

Hygienist

Dental Therapist

OPT

Certified Dental Assistant

CDA

Dental Assistant

Administrative Personnel

DTABC Member Technician

DMT

Dental Technician 2

Denturist 3

Allied Health Professional

AHP

Student 4

Spouse/Additional Person

Exhibits Only

Registration prices shown do not include the 5% GST 1

To register as a BCDA Member Dentist you must provide your BCDA/CDSBC Number 2 To register as a Dental Technician you must provide your License Number 3 To register as a Denturist you must provide your License Number 4 To register as a Student you must be registered in a school-designated account of a full time dental program (official documentation may be requested)

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Alumni Meetings University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry Alumni Reception Thursday, March 5, 5:30pm–7:00pm Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Princess Louisa Suite University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Alumni Cocktail Reception Thursday, March 5, 5:30pm–7:00pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Cypress Suite McGill University Dental Alumni Cocktail Reception Thursday, March 5, 5:30pm–8:00pm The Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry Alumni Reception Thursday, March 5, 6:00pm–7:30pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Coal Harbour Room

University of Manitoba Dentistry Alumni Reception for the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene

Thursday, March 5, 6:00pm–8:00pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Oceanview Suite 1-3

International College of Dentists, BC Division Annual BC ICD Fellows Breakfast Friday, March 6, 7:15am Terminal City Club, President’s Room Tickets $45 UBC Dentistry Annual Alumni Reception at PDC Friday, March 6, 5:30pm–7:30pm Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building Ballroom Foyer Level 1 University of Alberta Dental Alumni Reception Friday, March 6, 6:00pm–8:00pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Cypress Suite

Call for HOSTS at the 2020 PDC

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Great opportunity to meet speakers, collaborate with other dental team members who host and it feels good to volunteer and give back to the dental community!

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This is a call to all Pacific Dental Conference attendees to consider taking on a key role at the conference by becoming a Host to one of our over 100 speakers. Is there a speaker at the conference whom you would like to meet? Becoming a Host provides a perfect opportunity for you to communicate with your favourite presenter! The PDC has a reputation among speakers for its hospitality and this is mostly due to the Hosts who help make the speaker’s experience in Vancouver an enjoyable one. It’s a rewarding experience with some perks! If you host a speaker, you will be credited your registration fee following the conference.

What exactly does a Host do?

Hosts are the liaisons between the Pacific Dental Conference and the speakers and have the prime responsibility to ensure their stay and presentation at our meeting is a positive experience. Duties of a host include: • introducing your speaker at the presentation • monitoring the presentation • accompanying your speaker to breakfast or lunch in the Speaker’s Lounge • thanking the speaker at the end of their presentation

A full Host Package is sent to you well in advance of the conference with detailed information on the duties of a Host. In addition to this, the Pacific Dental Conference holds a Host Wine & Cheese Reception just prior to the conference where you will have the opportunity to meet other Hosts, have a tour of the Vancouver Convention Centre and receive a verbal overview of the tasks ahead of you.

Interested?

Once you have completed the registration process, simply click on the button “Volunteer for Hosting” and follow the instructions. If you have already registered, please access your existing registration and click on “Volunteer for Hosting”.

Fun Social Events at the PDC Life is Too Short to Drink Bad Wine

Uncorking the wines of Italy

Co-sponsored by:

Friday, March 6, 2020 – Commodore Ballroom

Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Vancouver Convention Centre - West Ballroom Foyer

Join us for our annual wine tasting reception. We will be “Uncorking the Wines of Italy”. Experience the best of Italy with a sampling from top Italian winemakers.

Cost $40.00 (plus GST)

Co-sponsored by:

F RST F VE Networking Event

First Five Reception – New Member Dentists Reception Friday, March 6, 5:30pm–7:00pm Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building Level 2 Ocean Foyer by invitation only Co-hosted by:

Sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA05 Cost $295

Join Dr. Clark to experience a unique approach to modern resin dentistry. Participants will perform injection molding to create ideal margins, rounded emergency profiles and mirror smooth restorations in 2 exercises: Deep Anterior Caries and Black Triangles.

David Clark founded the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry and is a board member and lecturer for CRA. He lectures internationally and authored the first guide to enamel and dentinal cracks at 16x magnification, also minimally invasive dentistry, biomimetic endodontic shaping, and is an opinion leader in restorative dentistry and endodontics. He developed Bioclear Matrix System.

Co-sponsored by 3M Oral Care

Smart Scaling: Using the Staged Approach to Ultrasonic and Hand Instrumentation Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA41 Cost $175

In this hands-on course, participants will discover how to select ultrasonic tips and hand instruments for periodontal debridement using a staged approach. They will learn this approach preserves tooth structure, increases efficiency, and minimizes risks of musculoskeletal disorders. Joy D. Void-Holmes is an educator, writer and consultant. Published author of multiple dental related articles and co-founder of Inspire the Future Summit educator’s conference. She is an accomplished speaker, lecturing nationally on topics such as instrumentation, ultrasonics, infection control, nutrition and biochemistry. Joy received her doctorate degree in Health Sciences.

Co-sponsored by Bisco Dental Products Canada Co-sponsored by VOCO Canada, Inc. Inc. It is STRONGLY recommended to take the presentation on What’s New: Exploring Technological Advancements in Dental Hygiene Instrumentation on Page 18 in advance of this Hands-On workshop.

Anterior All-Ceramic Restorations: From Concept to Cementation (Hands-On) Edward Lowe, DMD, AAACD

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA07 Cost $295

This short lecture and predominantly hands-on workshop enhances your knowledge of when to use all-ceramic veneers and crowns to create aesthetic solutions. Participants will experience cutting different veneer preps, provisionalization, and cementing an anterior veneer or crown on a study model.

Ed Lowe is a 1986 graduate of UBC Dentistry and owns a private practice devoted to functional aesthetic dentistry in downtown Vancouver, BC. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Lowe has published over 75 articles and lectures internationally on comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc.

Anatomical Instrumentation and Bioceramic Root Filling – Hands-On Frank Setzer, DMD, PhD, MS

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA09 Cost $295

Anatomical Instrumentation with expandable file technology and bioceramic sealer-based obturation will be briefly reviewed. Demonstration and use of expandable file technology for the instrumentation of plastic blocks and 3D printed teeth, as well as the of use bioceramic materials for sealer-based obturation on 3D printed teeth. Frank Setzer is a Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics, serves as Clinic and Predoctoral Director at Endodontic Department of University of Pennsylvania. Earned a Dental degree in Germany 1995, doctoral degree 1998. Endodontic program at Penn 2006, MS in Oral Biology and DMD degree 2008 and 2010. Lectures nationally and internationally, authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters.

Co-sponsored by Brasseler Canada

Disclaimer

The Pacific Dental Conference makes every effort to present high calibre speakers in their respective areas of expertise. Inclusion of these speakers at the Pacific Dental Conference in no way implies endorsement of any product, technique or service described in the course of their presentations. The Pacific Dental Conference specifically disclaims responsibility for any material presented.

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Hands-On Courses Friday, March 6 All Day Courses Anterior and Posterior Direct Composite Restorations – Hands-On Cathia Bergeron, DMD, MS

Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm continues 1:30pm–4:00pm LA10 Cost $495

This course will discuss selection and handling of different materials for anterior and posterior composite resin restorations. For both anterior and posterior sessions, a lecture will be presented before the hands-on exercises.

Cathia Bergeron is Professor of Operative Dentistry at Laval University (Québec) where she also serves as Dean. After her DMD (1993), she obtained a certificate in Operative Dentistry and a MS degree from the University of Iowa in 1999. Dr. Bergeron maintains a university practice limited to Operative Dentistry with a strong emphasis on aesthetic dentistry.

Co-sponsored by 3M Oral Care

Crown Lengthening Hands-On Surgical Workshop James Kohner, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm continues 1:30pm–4:00pm LA21 Cost $695

This all day presentation provides a review of the principles and procedures needed for Crown Lengthening. It covers indications, contraindications, and methods of managing the surrounding tissues. Surgical technique, Biologic Width, and preservation of aesthetics are taught.

James Kohner is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve Dental School. He obtained his certificate in Perio from Boston University. He has presented at many annual state meetings and at the AAP meetings for many years. He currently is on the faculty of the Perio Institute teaching courses on Crown Lengthening and Soft Tissue Grafting.

Co-sponsored by Perio Institute

Dentrix Software – Treatment Planning and Case Presentation Henry Schein Software Course

Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm continues 1:30pm–4:00pm LA11 Cost $175

Instruction on how to create and present treatment options effectively to your patients. Topics covered include: Entering treatment recommendations, creating treatment cases, working with financial estimates, presenting cases, documenting patient consent and generating treatment plan reports. Presented by Henry Schein

Repeated Morning Courses Ultrasonic Debridement Workshop: The Finishing Touches Dani Botbyl, RDH

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am LA14 Cost $195 Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA19 Cost $195 In this unique workshop, participants use live ultrasonic units and complete activities designed to improve removal of calculus and biofilm in routinely missed sites. Manikin heads and wheeled chairs will create a ‘clinic-simulation environment’ where clinician/operator position will be practiced.

Dani Botbyl is a leading authority in ultrasonic instrumentation, who, for the past nineteen years, has served as National Clinical Educator with Dentsply Sirona. She lectures internationally and has published numerous articles in industry and peer-reviewed journals. Current research interests include educational preparedness of dental hygienists in the area of ultrasonic instrumentation.

Digital Dentistry In The Modern Dental Office; Scanning, Design & Milling (Hands-On) Amarjit Rihal, DMD

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am LA17 Cost $295 Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA24 Cost $295

This course is designed for the novice or experienced CAD/CAM dentist looking to expand their understanding of digital dentistry and how to implement this technology into their office. The hands-on session will give users the ability to fabricate and finish some chairside restorations.

Amarjit Rihal obtained his DMD degree from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry, in 1995. His professional interest has involved all aspects of implant and CAD/CAM dentistry. He currently runs his own digital lab Rihal Digital Designs and is a CEREC Doctor mentor. He has lectured internationally, is a KOL for Dentsply Sirona and his helping shape innovations in CAD/CAM dentistry.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Note: The Thursday afternoon course on page 21 is a pre-requisite for this Hands-On course.

Endodontic Hands-On Workshop: Strategies for Predictable Endodontic Success Gary Glassman, DDS, FRCD(C)

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am LA15 Cost $295 Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA06 Cost $295 This course addresses breakthrough concepts and details the skills necessary for acquiring the expertise and confidence to perform the highest quality endodontics. NiTi instrumentation, warm vertical condensation using the Continuous Wave of Condensation in addition to Gutta Core Carriers. Gary Glassman is a graduate from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry and the Endodontology Program at Temple University. Highly published, he lectures globally on endodontics, and is on staff at U of T and Adjunct Professor of Dentistry and Director of Endodontics at the University Tech in Kingston, Jamaica. Gary is Endo Editor for Oral Health Journal, Faculty Chair for DC Institute and CDO of dentalcorp.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Note: Previous experience with Dentrix is a pre-requisite to attend this course.

Hands-On Courses Friday, March 6 Repeated Morning Courses Dental Equipment Maintenance & Repair: A Hands-On Workshop for the Dental Team Henry Schein

Friday, 8:30am–11:00pm LA18 Cost $175 Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA26 Cost $175 Repeated from Thursday, 8:30am–11:00pm LA03 Cost $175 Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA08 Cost $175 Is your practices efficiency and productivity effected due to equipment malfunctions and breakdowns? Would you like to reduce repair costs and improve your skills in basic equipment assessment, maintenance and repair? Prolong the life of your equipment with these simple maintenance tips and techniques. Presented by Henry Schein

Morning Courses Think Outside the Tray! Hands-On Workshop Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am LA13 Cost $175

Using sharp instruments at every appointment is in our Standards of Practice. However, attaining and maintaining a sharp cutting edge can be a difficult skill to master. Participate in this hands-on workshop to improve your sharpening skills and try out some Sharpen-Free instruments! Kathleen Bokrossy is a dental hygienist, entrepreneur, presenter, author and a coach. She has been bringing engaging energy to the dental profession for over 30 years. Kathleen is the president of rdhu Inc., a Professional Development company and is committed to help ‘transform the dental hygiene experience’ for you, your client and your practice!

Mastering the Class IV Restoration Hands-On (OnLine Live) Robert Margeas, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am LA16 Cost $295

The use of a lingual matrix to replace the lingual shelf followed by precise placement of dentin, incisal and enamel shades can yield consistent and accurate results. In this course, Dr. Margeas will review many Class IV cases then perform each step of his technique, live via an interactive webinar format. Participants will then perform Dr. Margeas’ Class IV case simultaneously in the hands-on class, LIVE. Robert Margeas graduated from the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Co-sponsored by Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services

Afternoon Courses Preserving What Matters: Bridging the Knowing and Doing Gap (Hands-On)

Team Training for Botulinum Toxin – Hands-On Jan Roberts, BSc, DMD Warren Roberts, DMD

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA25 Cost $250

This workshop will provide auxiliary staff the opportunity to gain hands-on skills for incorporating botulinum toxin TX into an office, including taking the Roberts Facial Rejuvenation Photography series, reconstitution and how to load and prepare syringes for injection. Jan Roberts is leading and well respected Vancouver dentist who has been in practice for 40+ years. Along with Dr. Warren Roberts, she co-founded the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics where they internationally teach medical and dental professionals on how to improve patient care with botulinum toxin. Their courses are anatomy-based & geared to successfully integrate TX into practice. Warren Roberts is an anatomy-based botulinum toxin and facial aesthetics educator. Featured as a top CE leader by Dentistry Today, Dr. Roberts’ goal is to provide an unprecedented depth of clinical teaching. Dr. Roberts believes you need not only a deep understanding of anatomy, but also a deep understanding of specific practices and injection techniques that make the patient experience remarkable.

Co-sponsored by Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics

George Bruder, BS, DMD

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm LA20 Cost $295 This course allows participants an opportunity to learn and implement new technologies during a hands-on experience with live demonstrations. It will review the importance of access modifications and endodontic treatment planning to avoid posttreatment disease

George Bruder was the founding Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine from 2006–2015. In 2012, Dr. Bruder was awarded the prestigious Edward M. Osetek Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Co-sponsored by Bisco Dental Products Canada Inc.

Hands-On Courses Saturday, March 7 All Day Courses Digital Solutions for Implant Dentistry

Mark Lin, BSc., DDS, MSc. (Prosthodontics), FRCD(C)

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am continues 12:30pm–3:00pm LA32 Cost $495

Advancements in technology with digital solutions in dentistry are here to stay.Digital implant dentistry can enhance the quality and accuracy of implant treatment from diagnosis to surgical and prosthetic phases of treatment. Mark Lin runs a full-time specialty practice as a prosthodontist, and within this private practice he provides mentoring for dentists for live-patient procedures. He is a Fellow and Diplomate with multiple organizations, including the ICOI and AAID. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Lin has given more than 300 lectures all over the world about Implant Dentistry and implant complications.

Soft Tissue Grafting Hands-On Workshop James Kohner, DDS

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am continues 12:30pm–3:00pm LA037 Cost $695

Learn the use of two different soft tissue grafts. This workshop includes detailed indications and multiple case examples of both Free Gingival and Connective Tissue Grafts. The surgical exercises use pig jaws to allow participants the opportunity harvest, place and suture both types of grafts.

Co-sponsored by Perio Institute

Power Practice Software – Effective Tools for the Office Manager Henry Schein Software Course

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am continues 12:30pm–3:00pm LA34 Cost $175

Geared towards newly appointed office managers, supervisors and main administrators, this course focuses on understanding various settings, customizable fields and reporting capabilities within Power Practice to increase clinic efficiency and goal setting. Presented by Henry Schein Note: Previous experience with digital charting in Power Practice is a pre-requisite to attend this course.

Seize Your Endodontic Edge

Peter Z. Tawil, DMD, MS, FRCD(C), Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am continues 12:30pm–3:00pm LA42 Cost $495

This hands-on course will cover the significant improvements that occurred in recent years in the development of new instruments, materials and techniques which give modern endodontic protocols such excellent predictability. Learn how to minimize and manage endodontic complications as well as demystify the principles of surgical endodontics.

Peter Z. Tawil is the current Olmsted Family Distinguished Professor and the Director for Graduate Endodontics at UNC in Chapel Hill. He has several publications with an emphasis on Periapical Micro-surgery. In addition, Dr. Tawil has a devotion for service and has been committed to his ongoing dental mission work in underdeveloped nations.

Co-sponsored by Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services

Repeated Morning Courses Platelet Rich Fibrin/Sticky Bone Hands-On Workshop Nekky Jamal, BSc., DMD

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am LA31 Cost $295 Saturday, 12:30pm–3:00pm LA36 Cost $295

Learn to safely and easily incorporate Platelet Rich Fibrin into your practice. Heavy focus will be placed on venipuncture and techniques for obtaining PRF and fabricating Sticky Bone to increase the success of your oral surgical and GBR procedures. Nekky Jamal is a full time clinician in Lloydminster, Alberta and a proud graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. His referral based practice is limited to providing sedation dentistry and third molar extractions. After joining the BITES Institute, he has lectured nationally about Platelet Rich Fibrin and furthering the oral surgical skills for general dentists.

Morning Courses KIWImethod® Workshop: Minimally Invasive Gingival Grafting George K. Merijohn, DDS

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am LA33 Cost $295

KIWImethod® site prep and non-palatal tissue harvesting lessens postop bleeding/discomfort and improves outcomes. Learn minimally-invasive, practical and proven gingival grafting techniques for root coverage and non-root coverage used to train postdoc perio residents in precision grafting. San Francisco periodontist George K. Merijohn practiced 28 years and is an Assoc. Clinical Professor in postdoctoral periodontics at UC San Francisco and the University of Washington. He authors articles on gingival recession and the evidence-based approach; publishes; consults; lectures internationally; and leads workshops in, Gingival Grafting, Periodontal Instrument Sharpening and Shaping and Functional Movement-Practical Ergonomics.

Co-sponsored by Colgate

It is STRONGLY recommended to take the presentation on Management and Prevention of Gingival Recession on Page 24 in advance of this Hands-On workshop.

Advanced Ultrasonic Debridement – Navigate Those Curves for Effective Biofilm Removal Cheri Wu, RDH, BDSc (DH)

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am LA35 Cost $195

Shape Matters - left and right curved ultrasonic inserts offer superior access in furcations, concavities, and curved root surfaces. This oneof-a-kind workshop with cutting-edge teaching methods and active ultrasonic equipment focuses on biofilm assault and effective periodontal debridement.

Cheri Wu holds a BDSc (DH) from UBC and is a RDH with 26 years of clinical experience in private and non-profit practice. She is owner of Focus On Dental Hygiene in Victoria and holds a faculty position at Camosun College. In partnership with Dentsply Sirona, Cheri presents scientific, evidencedbased information and hands-on education for ultrasonic instrumentation and air polishing.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Hands-On Courses Emergency Training Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (previous HCP) Friday, 8:30am–12:30pm LA12 Repeated on Saturday, 8:30am–12:30pm LA30 Repeated on Sunday, 8:30am–12:30pm LA39

Cost $95 Cost $95 Cost $95

NEW DAY

This 4-hour Basic Life Support course is designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for dental professionals with a duty to respond. This course teaches the steps to perform a rapid assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The BLS curriculum supports the delivery of high performance, teambased professional-level resuscitation, and recognizes the nuances of multidisciplinary teams with varied experiences.

Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (previous HCP) – Recertification Friday, 2:00pm–4:00pm LA27 Repeated on Saturday, 2:00pm–4:00pm LA38 Repeated on Sunday, 2:00pm–4:00pm LA40

Cost $75 Cost $75 Cost $75

NEW DAY

This 2-hour Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification course is for those with a current BLS or CPR Level HCP certificate. The BLS program is designed to build participant confidence in performing CPR skills in a team environment for dental professionals with a duty to respond. This course teaches the steps to perform a rapid assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and rapid defibrillation including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The BLS curriculum supports the delivery of high performance, team-based professional-level resuscitation. A lert First-Aid is BC’s largest Canadian Red Cross Training Partner with training centers across Vancouver Island and Vancouver. We are an Instructor Development Centre and have more than 25 full time instructors and office staff. We are passionate about helping others save lives and our goal is to make our courses as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We look forward to training with you!

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - 2 days Saturday and Sunday Saturday, 8:30am–4:00pm continued on Sunday, 8:30am–4:00pm LA29

Cost $450

ACLS is designed to help health care providers gain skills to provide evidence-based care to patients in cardiac arrest or other life-threatening situations. This course reinforces use of basic life support and automated external defibrillation, and then extends skills to advanced interventions. Pre-requisite: Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Certificate within the past year. Any other certificates will not be recognized. OHM Medical Training

Invisalign Clear Essentials Invisalign Fundamentals

Saturday, 8:00am–12:00pm LA28 Cost $1,995 CAD

Invisalign Fundamentals is a two-part program designed for a GP provider who would like to offer Invisalign in their practice. The program provides dentists and team members with the necessary education and tools to treat patients with Invisalign®. Invisalign Fundamentals consists of a 4-hour online component that reviews the Invisalign case submission process, as well as a 4-hour instructor-led live component that offers guidance on the Invisalign technique and how to achieve excellent clinical outcomes using Invisalign®. Tuition covers the dentist and up to 4 auxiliary staff. Presented by Align Technology The auxiliary staff must be pre-registered, linked to a dentist registered in this course, and be a fully registered attendee (Exhibits Only category does not comply). Please contact the PDC office if you have questions regarding the registration process of this course.

Easy online registration at... www.pdconf.com

Index of Speakers by Topic Category THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Clark, David – Aesthetics, Endodontics ..................... 16 Lambert, Douglas – Aesthetics, Trauma .............. 18, 20 Lowe, Edward – Aesthetics, Materials/Techniques .. 18 Budenz, Alan – Anaesthesia ........................................ 20 Mausolf, Judy Kay – Communication ................... 15, 21 Certified Dental Assistants of BC - Forum – Dental Assisting ......................................................... 16 Pace Brinker, Shannon – Dental Assisting .......... 18, 21 College of Dental Hygienists of BC - Forum – Dental Hygiene ................................................................16 l Botbyl, Dani – Dental Hygiene ................................. 20 Bokrossy, Kathleen – Dental Hygiene .................. 16, 20 l Void-Holmes, Joy – Dental Hygiene ....................... 18 Dryer, Marianne – Dental Hygiene, Technology ........ 17 Rihal, Amarjit – Digital Dentistry.................................. 21 Salisbury, Derek – Emergency Medicine, Health ...... 19 l Williams, Larry – Emergency Medicine, Health.15, 19 Glassman, Gary – Endodontics................................... 17 l Setzer, Frank – Endodontics .................................. 18 Schwartz, Barry – Ethics ........................................ 18, 21 Nicola, John – Finance/Practice Transition ............... 21 Cardoza, Anthony (Rick) – Forensics ................... 16, 20 Jones, Jo-Anne – Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontics ................ 17, 20 l Pearson, Liz – Health, General Medicine ......... 18, 20 Yeganegi, Jim – Implants ............................................. 21 Jamal, Nekky – Oral Surgery, Radiology..................... 19 Landrigan, Cheryl / McGowan, Angela – Practice Management ................................................ 20 Yang, David – Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology ............. 19 Yepes, Juan – Oral Medicine/Pathology, Pediatrics.................. 15, 19 l Viola, Thomas – Pharmacology ........................ 18, 21 l Behrendt, Kirk – Practice Management ........... 15, 19 van Dyk, William – Practice Management .................. 18 l Bizga, Tim – Restorative/Operative ........................ 16 l Hoos, Jeffrey – Restorative/Operative ................... 15 l Noble, Ward – Restorative/Operative ..................... 21

Pace Brinker, Shannon – Aesthetics, Dental Assisting .......................................24 Kois, John – Aesthetics, Occlusion/TMD ................... 23 Roberts, Jan / Roberts, Warren – Aesthetics, Treatment Planning ............................... 24 Budenz, Alan – Anaesthesia .................................. 25, 26 l Osborne, Mary – Communication ..................... 24, 27 Mausolf, Judy Kay – Communication ......................... 22 Hunter, Tija – Dental Assisting .............................. 22, 27 Salisbury, Derek – Emergency Medicine, Health ...... 25 Williams, Larry – Emergency Medicine, Health.......... 25 Bruder, George – Endodontics .................................... 23 Ruddle, Cliff – Endodontics ......................................... 22 Caruso, Timothy J. – Ergonomics ........................ 22, 26 Schwartz, Barry – Ethics ........................................ 25, 27 Anderson, Mike / Clement, Marty / Smith, Kerry – Finance/Practice Transition ..................................... 23 Carpenter, Calvin / Doyle, Henry / Rudy, Brian E. – Finance/Practice Transition ..................................... 26 Jones, Jo-Anne – Health, Dental Hygiene .................. 24 l Doneen, Amy – Health............................................... 22 Cooper, Lyndon – Implants .......................................... 22 l Ho, Brian – Implants ................................................. 26 Lin, Mark – Implants ..................................................... 22 Merijohn, George K. – Implants, Periodontics ..... 24, 27 van As, Glenn – Laser Dentistry ............................ 25, 27 l Alex, Gary – Materials/Techniques ......................... 22 l Colson, Dana – Materials/Techniques, Geriatric Dentistry ............... 25 Yepes, Juan – Oral Medicine/Pathology, Pediatrics.................. 23, 25 Jamal, Nekky – Oral Surgery, Radiology..................... 25 l Rathburn, Melisa – Orthodontics ............................ 24 College of Dental Surgeons of BC – Pharmacology.. 23 l Lee, Robert – Personal Development ..................... 27 First Nations Health Authority – Practice Management .26 Gardiner, Mitchell – Practice Management ................ 25 Adams, Bruce / Gane, David / MacDonald, David – Radiology .................................................................... 26 Donovan, Terry – Restorative/Operative .............. 24, 26 l Somerville, Wendy – Safety/Infection Control ....... 22

l Denotes a first time speaker at the PDC

SATURDAY SATURDAY Pelletier, Paul – Communication.................................. 29 Hunter, Tija – Dental Assisting .................................... 29 Barrie, Angus – Digital Dentistry, Dental Technician.......................... 31 l Dowdle, Lance – Digital Dentistry, Dental Technician.......................... 31 Fraser, Devaughn – Digital Dentistry, Dental Technician.......................... 31 l Glover, Michelle – Digital Dentistry, Dental Technician.......................... 31 Caruso, Timothy J. – Ergonomics .............................. 28 Carpenter, Calvin / Howe, Shaun / MacPherson, Lachlan – Finance/Practice Transition...................................... 28 Donovan, Terry – Fixed Prosthodontics .................... 29 Haddad, Bassam – Materials/Techniques, Dental Technician ............... 31 Colson, Dana – Materials/Techniques, Geriatric Dentistry ............... 28 Letran, Emily – Personal Development....................... 29 Gardiner, Mitchell – Practice Management ................ 28 l Chan, Mark – Dental Technician....................................................... 31 l Hagi, Dan / Hagi, Gil – Dental Technician....................................................... 31 Rotsaert, Mark – Dental Technician....................................................... 31

Information on speakers and dates are correct at time of printing. Please check our website for any changes or additions which may occur.

Open Sessions

Thursday, March 5

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Repeated Morning Presentations Restorative Dentistry – From An Occlusal to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Jeffrey Hoos, DMD, FAGD

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Dental Specialists Society of BC Series The DSSBC Series exists to provide a venue and opportunity for interdisciplinary continuing dental education and fellowship for the Certified Dental Specialists of British Columbia.

Morning Presentations 8:30am

Ortho Retention

Amanda Maplethorp,

DMD, Certficate in Orthodontics

9:25am

What is That on The Tongue? Maryam Taleghani, DMD, FRCDC,

Dip. ABOM, Certified Specialist in Oral Medicine

10:20am

Saving Teeth and Implants Periodontal Regeneration Andrew Han, DMD, FRCD(C)

Afternoon Presentations 1:30pm

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Kenneth Chow, BSc, DDS, FCDS(BC), FACD 2:10pm

The Most Common Endodontic Failures and Tips to Avoid Them Jason Conn, BSc, DMD, CAGS, FRCD(C) 2:50pm

From Birth to Age 21 – A Cleft Patient’s Journey

Graham Grabowski, DMD, FRCD(C) Angelina Loo, DMD, MSc, FRCDC Please see PDC website for the synopsis of each presentation

Restorative dentistry is the backbone of dental practices. Simple to complex dentistry requires an understanding about the best materials, methods, and techniques: Beautiful, Well researched, Done timely: Balancing: the Art, Science, and Business of Dentistry. Implement first day back. Jeffrey Hoos 1978 Tufts Dental, started practice one chair. Wife Betsy’s support, help build a four dentist office, 25 staff, dedicated to patient centered dentistry. BALANCING: Art Science & Business. Has lectured for 38 years. Dentists come to learn restorative methods, practice management, cosmetics, occlusion, implant dentistry, painless injections and build a fee for service practice.

Co-sponsored by Kuraray America

Communication Solutions: Attitudes, Breakdowns & Conflict Resolutions Judy Kay Mausolf

Thursday, 9:00am–11:30am Repeated on Friday, 9:00am–11:30am Communication is responsible for many things, and improving your communication techniques can result in a high-performing team and patient relationships. Judy Kay will teach you how to elevate communication, inspire open communication, prevent breakdowns, resolve conflict, and build trust & respect!

Judy Kay Mausolf is a speaker, author and dental culture specialist with expertise in helping others get happier and more successful! She coaches teams how to grow their practices by becoming better leaders, working together better and delivering service with more focus and passion. She is Past President of NSA (Minnesota Chapter), Director of Sponsoring Partners for SCN, member of NSA & ADMC.

How Much Do You Know About Vaping & Tobacco? Larry Williams, DDS, MPH

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Larry Williams served for 30 years in the United States Navy Dental Corps where he addressed such issues as tobacco cessation, tobacco policies, and training for the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and other National health issues. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. Dr. Williams is also certified in the ABGD.

Pediatric Oral Radiology – Common Radiographic Lesions in Children and Adolescents Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

This presentation will cover the most common radiographic diagnosis in children and adolescents. The first block of the conference will review the basic of differential interpretation with practical application. Juan Yepes is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Juan completed a MPH, DrPH (both in epidemiology), MS and certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky, an oral medicine certificate at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in radiology at the University of Iowa.

Morning Presentations Top 10 Secrets to Make Your Practice Thrive

Kirk Behrendt, BS in Communications

Thursday, 9:00am–11:00am

Some Dentists and Team membersare working harder than ever for the same result. Bring your team to this inspirational lecture to see 10 powerful secrets you and your team can create more opportunities to produce more dentistry and reduce the amount of open chairs in your office today.

Kirk Behrendt is the CEO of ACT Dental, a customized coaching company for dentists. He has invested his entire professional life studying the top dental practices in the world and the leadership that guides them. His vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dental profession. He loves pending time with his wife, Sarah, and children Kinzie, Lily, Zoe and Bo.

Open Sessions Morning Presentations The Keys to Successful, Predictable, and Efficient Direct Composite Restorations Tim Bizga, DDS, FAGD

Live Dentistry Stage Thursday 9:00am Jim Yeganegi,

BSc., DMD

Sonia Leziy,

DDS, Dipl Perio, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C)

Periodontics/Grafting

Please see the synopsis for this presentation on our website www.pdconf.com 2:00pm Glenn van As, BSc., DMD

Removal of Ceramic Restorations with the Laser

Friday

9:00am

Direct composite restorations are among the most frequently performed restorative procedures, yet dentist often struggle with placement technique, consistency and sensitivity. This presentation will provide attendees with essential concepts for achieving long-lasting, aesthetic results. Timothy M. Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant, he also worked as a dental lab-technician, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Professor.

Sponsored by Oral Science

Open Sessions Morning Presentations Making Composites Fun, Not Frustrating! Douglas Lambert, BSB, DDS

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

This course will offer conservative, practical solutions based on clinical fundamentals, coupled with the integration of current technologies and materials, to yield simple, reproducible, and efficient techniques for anterior and posterior composite restorations.

Douglas Lambert graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, and is the team dentist for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA. His practice in Edina, MN emphasizes cosmetic, comprehensive, and sports dentistry.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Anterior All-Ceramic Restorations: From Concept to Cementation Edward Lowe, DMD, AAACD

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

Ever wonder where to start when presented with a complex anterior esthetics case? This program focuses on diagnosis, treatment planning, preparation design, provisional restorations, material selection, and includes step-by-step instructions for bonding and cementation. Case studies will be shown.

Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc.

Excellence in Dental Assisting Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

Talented team members yearn for a practice where they can attain better opportunities now and in the future. Helping the modern dental assistant expand their vision, capabilities, and accomplishments chairside is a great way for dentists to contribute to their dental assistant’s overall growth.

Shannon Pace Brinker is a National and International Speaker and published author. She was the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD Board of Directors and awarded the AACD Rising Star Award. Shannon was selected Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians, Dental Products Report 25 most influential women in dentistry and Dr. Bicuspid’s dental assisting educator of the year.

Thursday, March 5

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Physical & Mental Health Liz Pearson, Registered Dietitian

Thursday, 9:00am–11:30am

What we eat profoundly impacts our energy levels, risk of disease, and longevity, as well as our mental health. Busy lifestyles and our toxic food environment, however, make it hard to eat healthy. This science-based session gives you the tools to live the healthiest and happiest life possible. Liz Pearson is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for peanut butter sandwiches and an undying love for chocolate. She’s an award-winning, national bestselling author of four books, including “Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate.” Liz presents regularly across North America. She was the “Ask the Expert” nutrition columnist for Chatelaine magazine and appears regularly on radio and television.

Anatomical Instrumentation and Bioceramic Root Filling Frank Setzer, DMD, PhD, MS

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

This evidence-based lecture discusses rotary instrumentation with expandable file systems that allow for better mechanical cleaning of the root canal system than traditional, round rotary NiTi instruments and the matching bioceramic sealer based obturation. Frank Setzer is a Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics, serves as Clinic and Predoctoral Director at Endodontic Department of University of Pennsylvania. Earned a Dental degree in Germany 1995, doctoral degree 1998. Endodontic program at Penn 2006, MS in Oral Biology and DMD degree 2008 and 2010. Lectures nationally and internationally, authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters.

Co-sponsored by Brasseler Canada

Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Advertising

Barry Schwartz, DDS, MHSc (bioethics), cert ADR, FPFA, FACD

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

This session will highlight the professional implications of various marketing and advertising strategies in dentistry. A number of effective and professional alternatives in marketing will be presented along with a ten-step plan to improve the dentist’s image. Barry Schwartz was in general practice for 25 years and then taught applied ethics, interpersonal communications and professionalism for 16 years at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University at London Ontario. He has conducted research, published numerous papers and has spoken at many conferences nationally and internationally on the subject of dental ethics.

What’s New: Exploring Technological Advancements in Dental Hygiene Instrumentation Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

This course is packed with information on cuttingedge instruments, including ultrasonics. Attendees will learn how to create armamentariums that require fewer tools and select instruments that make providing advanced periodontal care more comfortable and safe for the patient and clinician. Joy D. Void-Holmes is an educator, writer and consultant. Published author of multiple dental related articles and co-founder of Inspire the Future Summit educator’s conference. She is an accomplished speaker, lecturing nationally on topics such as instrumentation, ultrasonics, infection control, nutrition and biochemistry. Joy received her doctorate degree in Health Sciences.

Co-sponsored by Bisco Dental Products Canada Co-sponsored by VOCO Canada, Inc. Inc. This presentation is STRONGLY recommended in advance of the Hands-On Workshop Smart Scaling: Using the Staged Approach to Ultrasonic and Hand Instrumentation on Page 9.

Advice for Young Dentists on Building a Successful Practice William van Dyk, DDS

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

When you take over or start a practice, your first business decisions are crucial. If your practice runs well, your team is more positive, and your patients are more comfortable. The learning from this session can be taken directly back to your practice to apply immediately. William van Dyk impresses dental audiences with his extensive knowledge of what it takes to build and maintain a successful practice. His insights are based on years of teaching practice management combined with his experience as the owner of a thriving practice. Dr. van Dyk’s unusual style entertains while providing useful knowledge that can be brought back to your practice.

Sponsored by CDSPI

Hurts So Good: Managing Acute Dental Pain and Appropriate Analgesic Prescribing Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

Attendees of this course will explore current therapeutic strategies for effectively managing dental pain with opioid and non-opioid analgesics, as well as analgesic adjuvants. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate analgesic prescribing practices and to the management of opioid dependence. Thomas Viola is a board-certified pharmacist who also serves the professions of dentistry as a clinical educator, professional speaker and published author. Tom is a member of the faculty of 16 dental professional degree programs and has presented hundreds of continuing education courses to dental professionals, nationally and internationally, in the areas of oral pharmacology and local anesthesia.

Thursday, March 5

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Morning Presentations Bisphosphonates: Approach with Confidence! David Yang, DDS, FRCD(C)

Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

Jaw necrosis arising from bisphosphonates can occur from routine dental procedures, or in some cases spontaneously. New agents like Denosumab are becoming popular osteoporosis therapies, complicating the picture. Join us to learn to approach these patients with confidence.

David Yang is the Provincial Practice Leader in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for BC Cancer. He manages jaw necrosis arising from bisphosphonates, in both the osteoporosis and the cancer setting. He is overseeing clinical research in jaw necrosis, and is a co-author for the Oral Care Manual for the Cancer Patient.

Repeated Repeated Afternoon Presentations Morning Presentations Complex Surgical Extractions Made Simple Nekky Jamal, BSc., DMD

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This session will highlight tips and tricks to apply to surgical extractions to simplify the entire procedure. Main focus will be on atraumatic extractions prior to immediate implant therapy (anterior and molars) and on impacted wisdom tooth extractions.

Nekky Jamal is a full time clinician in Lloydminster, Alberta and a proud graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. His referral based practice is limited to providing sedation dentistry and third molar extractions. After joining the BITES Institute, he has lectured nationally about Platelet Rich Fibrin and furthering the oral surgical skills for general dentists.

Street Drug Awareness for Dental Professionals

Derek Salisbury, firefighter/paramedic/HAZMAT tech

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Has the fentanyl crisis touched you or someone you know? Have you had someone pre-dose themselves then come to your office? What does that person look like? Our goal with this lecture is to review the current drug trends in metro Vancouver and how they relate to the dental profession and your family Derek Salisbury is a career firefighter/paramedic for the past 18 years working at some of the busiest fire stations in Canada. Drawing from his experience, Derek has lectured at the CDABC AGM, the catholic school district, and countless community created events with a focus on what current drugs are in our communities.

Cannabis, CBD, Vaping, and Oral Health – Are You Ready to Discuss? Larry Williams, DDS, MPH

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

While tobacco use has seen a gradual decline in both the United States and Canada, there has been a significant increase in vaping plus an increase in cannabis use, to include non-THC products such as CBD. This lecture will look at these issues and the possible affect on our practice of dentistry. Larry Williams served for 30 years in the United States Navy Dental Corps where he addressed such issues as tobacco cessation, tobacco policies, and training for the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and other National health issues. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. Dr. Williams is also certified in the ABGD.

Pediatric Oral Pathology – Most Common Oral Lesions in Children and Adolescents

Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This presentation will cover the most common soft tissue lesions in children and adolescents. Special emphasis will be placed in the process of building the differential diagnosis. Juan Yepes is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Juan completed a MPH, DrPH (both in epidemiology), MS and certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky, an oral medicine certificate at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in radiology at the University of Iowa.

Afternoon Presentations Being All That We Can Be: Changing Perspective to Change Reality

Kirk Behrendt, BS in Communications

Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm

See how some of the best dental practices are tapping unused resources to deepen their connections with patients, increase their personal passion, optimize their performance, increase their production and boost their profitability. Kirk Behrendt is the CEO of ACT Dental, a customized coaching company for dentists. He has invested his entire professional life studying the top dental practices in the world and the leadership that guides them. His vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dental profession. He loves pending time with his wife, Sarah, and children Kinzie, Lily, Zoe and Bo.

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Open Sessions Afternoon Presentations Energy Management for the Dental Hygienist Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

As RDH’s we are faced with a unique set of personal and professional challenges as we give so much of ourselves to others all day long, and as a result we often neglect our own self-care. Learn strategies and tips on what you can do to maintain your energy and be engaged in your life again! Kathleen Bokrossy is a dental hygienist, entrepreneur, presenter, author and a coach. She has been bringing engaging energy to the dental profession for over 30 years. Kathleen is the president of rdhu Inc., a Professional Development company and is committed to help ‘transform the dental hygiene experience’ for you, your client and your practice!

Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Inc.

Ultrasonic Debridement: The Finishing Touches Dani Botbyl, RDH

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Elements that help take ultrasonic debridement to the next level are curved and ultra-thin ultrasonic instruments and aerosol management. Emphasis will be on accessing biofilm/calculus in routinely missed sites, preserving root and CE structure and minimizing risk of illness from aerosols. Dani Botbyl is a leading authority in ultrasonic instrumentation, who, for the past nineteen years, has served as National Clinical Educator with Dentsply Sirona. She lectures internationally and has published numerous articles in industry and peer-reviewed journals. Current research interests include educational preparedness of dental hygienists in the area of ultrasonic instrumentation.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Note: This Open Session course is a pre-requisite for those registered for the Hands-On course “Ultrasonic Debridement Workshop: The Finishing Touches” on page 10.

Numb, Numb-er, Numb-est: Maximizing Local Anaesthesia Success Through Pharmacology Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This lecture is designed for those who wish to expand their understanding of the pharmacologic mechanisms of local anesthesia. How do local anesthetic agents work, and why don’t they always work? A range of new anesthesia products, such as for buffering, inhalation, and reversal, will be discussed. Alan Budenz is a general dentist, a trained anatomist, and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and is the Vice Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He has lectured nationally and internationally on local anesthesia, cariology, and the anatomical basis of dentistry.

Thursday, March 5

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Dentistry’s Role in the Mass Disaster Scenario-Child and Partner Violence Recognition

Bad Bounces and Broken Teeth – The Sports Dentistry Side of Your Practice

Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Anthony (Rick) Cardoza, DDS, D-ABFO Dr. Cardoza will discuss the evolution of mass disaster management from the perspective of forensic dentistry. Also, as dental health care professionals, you are mandated by law to report patients you suspect have signs or symptoms of physical abuse. Learn the signs of abuse and reporting duties.

Douglas Lambert, BSB, DDS

We are in an age of active lifestyles, and athletic injuries to the orofacial region and the dentition are on the rise. Come learn about unique and timely techniques for diagnosing, treating, and restoring these accidents so you will be prepared for the unexpected!

Anthony “Rick” Cardoza is a forensic dental consultant for the County of San Diego Office of the Medical Examiner, County of Imperial, Office of the Coroner, and the State of California Department of Justice. Dr. Cardoza is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology.

Hindsight is Always 20/20: Missing the Oral Cancer Diagnosis

Staff Recruitment, Retention & the Office Manager

Jo-Anne Jones

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

The ability to save a life through earlier diagnosis is a gratification that may not be compared to anything we do in dentistry. Through a guided journey of inspiring oral cancer stories learn the subtle life-saving symptoms and screening techniques that will increase our opportunity to save a life!

Co-sponsored by Apteryx Imaging Co-sponsored byOrascoptic

Sp ea ke r Ha nd ou ts The 2020 PDC is green!

Beginning February 5th, 2020 to and until April 16th, 2020 you can go the Pacific Dental Conference website www.pdconf.com and download a PDF of the handout(s) of your choice or view them on the PDC App. As in previous years, not all speakers have provided a handout. Plan ahead, print only what you need, and enjoy your course by joining the PDC in staying green.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Cheryl Landrigan, APR Angela McGowan

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Office managers play a critical and integral role in the operation of any dental practice. In this interactive workshop we’ll hit on some common problems, and provide practical tips and strategies for office managers to succeed at retaining and recruiting staff in today’s competitive labour market. Cheryl Landrigan is BCDA’s Director of Communications & Member Education. Cheryl’s leadership and knowledge on effective communication and reputation management strategies is highly regarded in and outside BC. With over 11 years at BCDA, she’s spearheaded many new programs, projects and practice resources and is a sought-after speaker at UBC Dental School and dental meetings across BC. Angela McGowan is a Practice Advisor with the BC Dental Association. She advises members and their staff on topics and issues such as employment standards, regulation, insurance and practice management. She is also a mediator assisting in disputes between patients and dentists.

Presented by British Columbia Dental Association

Eating for Ultimate Dental Health & A Healthy Waistline Liz Pearson, Registered Dietitian

Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm

Part one covers the impact of food choice on dental caries, dental erosion, and periodontal disease, including the harm caused by sugary drinks, endless snacking, and processed foods. Part two covers the science of healthy weight management, including intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. Liz Pearson is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for peanut butter sandwiches and an undying love for chocolate. She’s an award-winning, national bestselling author of four books, including “Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate.” Liz presents regularly across North America. She was the “Ask the Expert” nutrition columnist for Chatelaine magazine and appears regularly on radio and television.

Thursday, March 5

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Afternoon Presentations Delivering W.O.W. Service: People Will Forget Everything Except How You Made Them Feel Judy Kay Mausolf

Thursday, 2:00pm–4:30pm

Learn how to strengthen communication skills, your practice brand, and service standards. Understand the patient decision making processes and how to create lasting impressions and exceptional experiences and inspire your entire team to deliver W.O.W. service with more passion and focus! Judy Kay Mausolf is a speaker, author and dental culture specialist with expertise in helping others get happier and more successful! She coaches teams how to grow their practices by becoming better leaders, working together better and delivering service with more focus and passion. She is Past President of NSA (Minnesota Chapter), Director of Sponsoring Partners for SCN, member of NSA & ADMC.

Financial Independence for Dental Professionals: Investing Like a Billionaire John Nicola, CFP, CLU, CHFC

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

In this presentation, John Nicola (Founder & CEO, Nicola Wealth) will identify the opportunities dental professionals have when creating a financial plan and strategies to creating a truly diversified portfolio. Wherever you stand in your career, you will not want to miss this session.

John Nicola provides strategic leadership to Nicola Wealth exercising his passion for providing innovative solutions to clients’ complex problems. His areas of expertise include investment management, estate and financial planning, as well as business planning with a focus on best practices for wealth building, exit strategies, and shareholder agreements.

Presented by Nicola Wealth Management

Erosive Tooth Wear: Diagnosis, Control, Management and Restorative Treatment Ward Noble, DSS, MS MSEduc

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Erosive tooth wear is primarily and acid disease involving attrition (bruxism) and abrasion (brushing) and abfraction. The effects from these various factors can be minimized by controlling the oral environment, protecting the tooth surfaces from acid challenges and minimizing the damage. Ward Noble graduated from the University of California, San Francisco and then completed a prosthodontic residency program at the University of Michigan. After being in private practice and teaching at UCSF for 35 years, he is now a Professor at the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where he has received Excellence in Teaching Awards from both the faculty and students

Co-sponsored by Crest Oral-B Inc.

Our Side of the Chair

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Most dental assistants are not aware of the many career opportunities that are available to them. This course will not only teach you the skills you need but will open up a world of opportunities so that you can have personal satisfaction in your career and love going to work every day! Shannon Pace Brinker is a National and International Speaker and published author. She was the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD Board of Directors and awarded the AACD Rising Star Award. Shannon was selected Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians, Dental Products Report 25 most influential women in dentistry and Dr. Bicuspid’s dental assisting educator of the year.

Digital Dentistry In The Modern Dental Office Amarjit Rihal, DMD

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This course is designed for the novice or experienced CAD/CAM dentist looking to expand their understanding of digital dentistry and how to implement this technology into their practice through both a lecture and hands-on training.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Applied Ethics in Dental Practice Barry Schwartz, DDS, MHSc (bioethics), cert ADR, FPFA, FACD

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This session will present a decision-making model to help integrate the CDSBC Codes of Ethics. With careful ethical analysis of the factors that may impact on the profession, dentists should be better prepared to deal with a wider variety of professionally challenging issues. Barry Schwartz was in general practice for 25 years and then taught applied ethics, interpersonal communications and professionalism for 16 years at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University at London Ontario. He has conducted research, published numerous papers and has spoken at many conferences nationally and internationally on the subject of dental ethics.

I Haven’t Got Time For This Pain! Pain Management for the Entire Dental Team Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Attendees of this program will explore the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents and opioid and non-opioid analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to effective perioperative pain management as well as best practices for prescribing analgesics for postoperative pain control. Thomas Viola is a board-certified pharmacist who also serves the professions of dentistry as a clinical educator, professional speaker and published author. Tom is a member of the faculty of 16 dental professional degree programs and has presented hundreds of continuing education courses to dental professionals, nationally and internationally, in the areas of oral pharmacology and local anesthesia.

Predictable Crestal Approach Sinus Grafting. Less Invasive with Minimal Complications Jim Yeganegi, BSc., DMD

Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Limited residual bone height beneath the sinus floor can now be approached through crestal osteotomy preparation using innovative kit which safely enables penetration of the sinus floor, separation of the membrane to allow for introduction of graft and /or implant of longer more ideal size. Jim Yeganegi graduated 1991 with a BSc, in Biology. DMD from Tufts School oF Dental medicine , Boston Mass 1995. Member of VOISSC Surgical Study Club 2000-2006, Completed Vancouver MaxiCourse 2015. Level I Associate Fellow AAID, Faculty Of Hiossen Implant Co Canada, Clinical advisor for Navigate Surgical Technologies.

Co-sponsored by Hiossen Implant Canada Inc.

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Open Sessions All Day Presentations Prosthodontic Tooth Replacement Options

Mark Lin, BSc., MSc. (Prosthodontics), FRCD(C)

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am continues 1:30pm–4:00pm

Once the natural tooth has been extracted, a chain event of physiologic consequences will initiate that will compromise our patients’ quality of life. We will breakdown the various indications, contraindications, scientific documentation and future prognosis to these various prosthodontic treatments Mark Lin runs a full-time specialty practice as a prosthodontist, and within this private practice he provides mentoring for dentists for live-patient procedures. He is a Fellow and Diplomate with multiple organizations, including the ICOI and AAID. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Lin has given more than 300 lectures all over the world about Implant Dentistry and implant complications.

Creating Endodontic Excellence Cliff Ruddle, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am continues 1:30pm–4:00pm

Predictably successful endodontics is dependent on shaping, 3D cleaning, and filling root canal systems. Evidence-driven techniques will focus on factors that influence success, including endodontic anatomy, pulpal breakdown, access cavities, glide path management, shaping canals, & 3D disinfection.

Clifford J. Ruddle received his dental degree from University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, and completed his postgraduate work in endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Dr. Ruddle provides superb endodontic education through his lectures, clinical articles, training manuals, and DVDs.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Repeated Morning Presentations Treating Back & Neck Pain in Modern Dentistry – A Survival Guide for Your Career

Timothy J. Caruso, PT, MBA, MS, Cert. MDT, CEAS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am Is your career hazardous to your health, perhaps killing you slowly? Dentistry has come a long way in the last 150 years. The patients are pain free but how about the dental staff? Are you someone who has a nagging pain in your neck or your back that no longer goes away? Come and give this a listen! Timothy J. Caruso is a practicing Physical Therapist for over 30 years and has worked extensively with the dental professionals in the areas of ergonomics, injury prevention, productivity, exercise and wellness. He is president and cofounder of the Kids Equipment Network providing over 2000 special needs children adaptive equipment at no cost. He is a member of the ADA Dental Wellness Advisory committe.

Friday, March 6

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm Bond and Conquer: Techniques and Materials for More Predictable and Better Dentistry

Communication Solutions: Attitudes, Breakdowns & Conflict Resolutions

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Friday, 9:00am–11:30am Repeated from Thursday, 9:00am–11:30am

Gary Alex, BS, DMD

This fast-paced program will share with you very specific techniques and guidelines based on the latest research, materials, and adhesives that will make placing direct and in-direct restorations more predictable and profitable. Bases and liners, pulp capping, adhesives, and more will be discussed. Gary Alex has researched and lectured internationally on adhesive and cosmetic dentistry, dental materials, comprehensive dentistry, and occlusion. He is a consultant for numerous dental manufacturers and member of the IADR. He has written and had published numerous scientific articles and papers and regularly conducts and participates in scientific studies on materials and adhesives.

Co-sponsored by Bisco Dental Products Canada Inc. Co-sponsored by 3M Oral Care

Implant Complications and Failures

Lyndon Cooper, DDS, PhD, FACP

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Problems with implants are generally avoidable. Planning of implant placement can assure high success with limited complications. When complications occur, the root cause must be addressed. This presentation will review causes and practical solutions for implant complications and failures.

Lyndon Cooper is the Associate Dean for Research and Head of the Department of Oral Biology at University of Illinois School of Dentistry, Chicago. He previously served as Stallings Distinguished Professor of Dentistry, Chair and Director of Graduate Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

The Oral/Systemic Connection: Linking Perio Health to Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Amy Doneen, DNP

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Attendees will be informed about the wisdom of utilizing technology to detect asymptomatic CV disease (CVD). This course will provide education regarding inflammation as the cause of CVD. A special focus will be directed toward oral health as a cause of arterial disease.

Amy L. Doneen is an Adjunct Professor at Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas, Clinical Associate Professor WSU College of Medicine; Assistant Professor University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and runs the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center in Spokane, WA. She is one of the nation’s leading specialists in preventing heart attacks, stroke and diabetes.

Judy Kay Mausolf

Communication is responsible for many things, and improving your communication techniques can result in a high-performing team and patient relationships. Judy Kay will teach you how to elevate communication, inspire open communication, prevent breakdowns, resolve conflict, and build trust & respect!

Pet Peeves in the Dental Office

Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, MADAA

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated on Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am We all have them! Let’s have an interactive discussion about the pet peeves we have in our office every day. Now let’s talk about how to overcome some of the obstacles we face and how to better communicate with each other and our patients!

Tija Hunter has more than 37 years of dental experience. She is office manager and chairside assistant to Dr. Eric Hurtte of O’Fallon Missouri. Top 25 Women in Dentistry/2015 by DPR Magazine. Contributor to DPR, Dental Economics Magazines, and Ignite DA. Director of the Dental Careers Institute and author of seven CE study courses.

Infection Control: Does Your Practice Need a Revised Treatment Plan? Wendy Somerville, MSc

Friday, 9:00am–11:30am Repeated on Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This talk explores the rationale behind recent changes in Infection Control guidelines and provides solutions that will aid in determining how your practice may need to adapt in order to ensure the provision of dental care that satisfies regulatory requirements and addresses patient safety concerns. Wendy Somerville has provided Infection Control consultation for 17 years in inpatient and outpatient medical settings as well as for dentistry and medical device reprocessing. Since 2009, she has coordinated the Infection Control Program for the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry, and has recently participated in drafting updated Guidelines for the Order of Dentists of Québec.

Friday, March 6

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Repeated Morning Presentations How Much Do You Know About Vaping & Tobacco? Larry Williams, DDS, MPH

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated from Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am

Based on current information from both Canadian and U.S. resources, vaping has been linked to severe lung illnesses and some deaths. This lecture will address these issues and inform about vaping and its possible outcomes, and discuss the dental team’s role in addressing this issue. Larry Williams served for 30 years in the United States Navy Dental Corps where he addressed such issues as tobacco cessation, tobacco policies, and training for the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and other National health issues. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. Dr. Williams is also certified in the ABGD.

Pediatric Oral Radiology – Common Radiographic Lesions in Children and Adolescents Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am Repeated from Thursday, 8:30am–11:00am This presentation will cover the most common radiographic diagnosis in children and adolescents. The first block of the conference will review the basic of differential interpretation with practical application. Juan Yepes is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Juan completed a MPH, DrPH (both in epidemiology), MS and certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky, an oral medicine certificate at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in radiology at the University of Iowa.

Morning Presentations The MNP 2020 Tax Update Mike Anderson, CPA, CA Marty Clement, CPA, CA Kerry Smith, CPA, CA

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Discussion of tax strategies in the context of recent changes including strategies for your personal and corporate affairs. To provide information for the purchase and sale of a practice. Lastly, the session will also cover changing provincial and federal income tax rates and GST/HST issues.

Mike Anderson is a Partner with MNP’s Assurance & Private Enterprise Services group in Surrey, BC. He has extensive experience working with owner-managed and family-owned businesses. He takes great pride in understanding all of his clients’ unique and diverse business needs by providing audit and tax planning solutions that promote transparency, minimizes risks and identifies growth opportunities. Marty Clement is a Partner and Business Advisor with the Tax Services team in MNP’s Kelowna office. Marty has extensive experience advising medical professionals in all areas of domestic tax, including the purchase and sale of a business, SR&ED, GST/HST and income tax. He has provided thorough leadership in the area of tax to many professionals across Canada. Kerry Smith is a Partner within MNP’s Professional Services team in the Vancouver, B.C. office. With a strong focus on incorporated professionals, Kerry provides efficient and effective accounting, taxation and consulting services. He takes pride in looking beyond tax returns and financial statements to help clients achieve their personal and business goals.

Co-sponsored by MNP LLP

Robert Hicks Memorial Lecture

As the founding Chairman of the BC Dental Meeting, Dr. Robert Hicks started the meeting format that evolved into today’s Pacific Dental Conference. In 1988, he said “While the quality of the scientific program and the dental trade exhibits must justify the valuable time we set aside to attend continuing education events, we should never lose sight of the importance of the social contact we enjoy when we attend [the Pacific Dental Conference]”. This philosophy has continued to foster the growth of the Pacific Dental Conference to the current day. It is with respect that we have dedicated a lecture to honour the experience and expertise that guided the meeting through its developing years.

Preserving What Matters: A Restoratively Driven Path to Endodontic Success

Functional Occlusion

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Understanding occlusion is important for the long-term success of our restorative dentistry. Our knowledge of occlusion has been based on gnathologic principles. If it is that simple, why can’t we predict when or why occlusal pathology develops or why can’t we always create a therapeutic occlusion?

George Bruder, BS, DMD

This course focuses on the extension of the tooth life cycle. Dentists will learn how to efficiently complete endodontic therapy and immediately preserve long-term success of the tooth via current endodontic and restorative trends and techniques. George Bruder was the founding Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine from 2006–2015. In 2012, Dr. Bruder was awarded the prestigious Edward M. Osetek Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

John Kois, DMD, MSD

Friday, 9:00am–11:30am continues 2:00pm - 4:30pm

John Kois received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and MSD in Periodontal Prosthodontics from the University of Washington. He works with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics, and is an affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. He is past president of both the AARD and AAED and is also the co-Editor of the Compendium.

Open Sessions Morning Presentations Safe and Effective Antibiotic and Opioid Prescribing

College of Dental Surgeons of BC

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Dentists are part of a larger community of prescribers, all having unique responsibilities when providing antibiotics and opioids for patients. Learn about preventive and therapeutic regimes for treating bacterial infections and pain and the role dentists must play in reducing risk to the public.

The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) registers, certifies and regulates dentists, dental therapists, and certified dental assistants in the public interest.

Presented by College of Dental Surgeons of BC

Current Controversies in Restorative Dentistry Terry Donovan, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

This presentation will discuss a number of controversial topics in restorative dentistry. Topics include - metal vs flexible posts; materials for direct pulp capping; use of sodium diamine fluoride; oral consequences of vaping; bonding to zirconia; contemporary dental cements; and restoration of NNCLs.

Terry Donovan received his DDS from the University of Alberta in 1967, and practiced full time in Regina, Saskatchewan for 13 years. He was Professor and Director of the Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program at USC from 1988 – 2006. He is currently Professor and Section Head of Biomaterials in the Department of Operative Dentistry at the University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill.

The Silent Killer: Understand & Address the Missing Link the Perio Therapy Program Jo-Anne Jones

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Are you treating periodontal disease as a bacterial infection only and ignoring the inflammatory aspect? Ensure your practice is following the current JADA guidelines for treating chronic periodontitis and discover the missing ‘link’ in your periodontal program taking your practice to the next level.

Sponsored by Oral Science

Friday, March 6

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm Management and Prevention of Gingival Recession George K. Merijohn, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Is gingival recession exposing your restorative margins and root surfaces in the aesthetic zone? Are you seeing it with tooth movement? Discover how to avoid recession in the first place and once it’s treated how to keep it from coming back. Learn the 5 key susceptibility factors and control recession now. San Francisco periodontist George K. Merijohn practiced 28 years and is an Assoc. Clinical Professor in postdoctoral periodontics at UC San Francisco and the University of Washington. He authors articles on gingival recession and the evidence-based approach; publishes; consults; lectures internationally; and leads workshops in, Gingival Grafting, Periodontal Instrument Sharpening and Shaping and Functional Movement-Practical Ergonomics.

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

As we connect with patients and understand their desires, it allows them to become more open and honest with their expectations. Increasing case acceptance is easy when we know what to ask and say. This course takes the dental team through proper records gathering, treatment planning and case acceptance, and how to include whitening and aesthetic dental treatment.

Co-sponsored by Colgate

This presentation is STRONGLY recommended in advance of both the presentation on Mandibular Anterior Lingual Gingival Grafting on Page 27 and the Hands-On Workshop KIWImethod Minimally Invasive Gingival Grafting on Page 12.

Team Training for Botulinum Toxin

Healthy Teams Helping Patients Make Healthy Choices Mary Osborne, RDH

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

You can learn skills to help your patients make healthy choices. This seminar will help you: Develop strong team relationships that lead to results Help your patients work through barriers to ideal dental health. Develop powerful communication centered on patients not insurance.

Mary Osborne has worked in dentistry for over forty years as a clinical hygienist and patient facilitator. She brings to her work enthusiasm, intelligence and a unique ability to help others communicate effectively. Mary is known internationally as a writer and popular speaker at major dental meetings who inspires participants to deliver the best of what dentistry has to offer.

The New Generation of Aligner Therapy: On an Advanced Digital Orthodontic Platform Melisa Rathburn, DDS

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

There is a New Generation of Aligner Therapy that is driven by the most powerful orthodontic digital platform available. This platform provides clinically superior treatment planning software to deliver a complete, clinician controlled, clear aligner treatment solution for the doctor and patient. Melisa Rathburn received her DDS from Marquette University and her advanced training in orthodontics at Emory University. She practices with her husband and son as part of Atlanta Orthodontic Specialists. Their practice has employed SureSmile 3D diagnostics, treatment planning and orthodontic treatment since 2004. Dr. Rathburn has lectured worldwide on the SureSmile 3D orthodontic platform.

Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Excellence in Patient Care: From Whitening to Aesthetic Dental Procedures

Co-sponsored by SDI (North America) Inc.

Jan Roberts, BSc, DMD Warren Roberts, DMD

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Learn how botulinum toxin is used both therapeutically and cosmetically in a dental office to improve patient care. This course provides noninjector related team members (ie: CDA, reception) the foundations for integrating botulinum toxin TX and how to confidently speak to patients about treatment. Jan Roberts is leading and well respected Vancouver dentist who has been in practice for 40+ years. Along with Dr. Warren Roberts, she co-founded the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics where they internationally teach medical and dental professionals on how to improve patient care with botulinum toxin. Their courses are anatomy-based & geared to successfully integrate TX into practice. Warren Roberts is an anatomy-based botulinum toxin and facial aesthetics educator. Featured as a top CE leader by Dentistry Today, Dr. Roberts’ goal is to provide an unprecedented depth of clinical teaching. Dr. Roberts believes you need not only a deep understanding of anatomy, but also a deep understanding of specific practices and injection techniques that make the patient experience remarkable.

Friday, March 6

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm

Morning Presentations The Basics of Recordkeeping

Barry Schwartz, DDS, MHSc (bioethics), cert ADR, FPFA, FACD

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Professional, ethical and legal responsibilities dictate that a complete chart and record be maintained. Dentist’s recordkeeping can potentially impact on the well-being of their patients, and their continuity of their care as well as being a valuable risk management tool for protecting the dentist.

Barry Schwartz was in general practice for 25 years and then taught applied ethics, interpersonal communications and professionalism for 16 years at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University at London Ontario. He has conducted research, published numerous papers and has spoken at many conferences nationally and internationally on the subject of dental ethics.

Team Approach to Documentation – The Gold Standard for Malpractice Defense Mitchell Gardiner, BA, DMD

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am Every member of the staff has an important role in helping to make documentation complete. In this program, actual malpractice cases will be reviewed and analyzed to show how the team of hygienists, assistants and front office staff contribute to defending malpractice and meeting standards of care.

Mitchell Gardiner graduated from New Jersey Dental School in 1977. He has been in private practice since leaving the Navy Dental Corps in 1980. He has over 25 years experience as an expert witness in dental malpractice and presents programs to dentists throughout the United States and Canada. He is an Asst. Prof. of Restorative Dentistry at Rutgers. He has earned Fellowship in the AGD, ACD and ICD.

Cannabis, CBD, Vaping, and Oral Health – Are You Ready to Discuss? Larry Williams, DDS, MPH

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Synergy between Technology & Minimally Invasive Dentistry – Bigger is not always Better

Complex Surgical Extractions Made Simple

Pediatric Oral Pathology – Most Common Oral Lesions in Children and Adolescents

Friday, 8:30am–11:00am

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Glenn van As, BSc., DMD

This lecture will focus on how in todays world where people are routinely living into their 90s and beyond that emphasis on conservative, minimally invasive dentistry is vital. Techniques, tips and technologies today allow us to be able to offer excellent treatment outcomes where less is more. Glenn van As graduated from UBC in 1987. He is in private practice in North Vancouver, and has lectured over 800 times in 30 countries. He has a mastership in Lasers from the ALD, and was recognized with the Leon Goldman award for clinical excellence in lasers in 2006. He has been voted a CE leader for Dentistry Today from 2011-2020.

Repeated Repeated Afternoon Presentations Afternoon Presentations Morning Presentations Changing Expectations: Healthy Smiles and Mouths are Possible for 100+ Years! Dana Colson, DDS

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated on Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am

Open unique options and business opportunities to help your patients keep their teeth for 100+ years! Often in the later years, challenges can occur in one’s cognitive and physical well-being. We can help preserve our dental work by utilizing the principles of minimally invasive dentistry. Dana Colson practices wellness-based dentistry in midtown Toronto. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 1977. Accredited with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, AIOMT, and is a Mentor at the Kois Curriculum, she has authored “Your Mouth: The Gateway to a Healthier You”. Dr. Colson has authored the book “Your Mouth: The Gateway to a Healthier You”.

Nekky Jamal, BSc., DMD

Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

This presentation will cover the most common soft tissue lesions in children and adolescents. Special emphasis will be placed in the process of building the differential diagnosis.

Street Drug Awareness for Dental Professionals

Derek Salisbury, firefighter/paramedic/HAZMAT tech

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm Repeated from Thursday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Juan Yepes is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Juan completed a MPH, DrPH (both in epidemiology), MS and certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky, an oral medicine certificate at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in radiology at the University of Iowa.

Afternoon Presentations Wait! I Still Feel That! Problem Solving the Delivery of Local Anesthesia Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

This lecture is designed for anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of the delivery techniques of local anesthesia and to solve some of the difficulties that arise in obtaining profound anesthesia in the oral cavity. A brief anatomy review will precede discussion of multiple techniques.

Alan Budenz is a general dentist, a trained anatomist, and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and is the Vice Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He has lectured nationally and internationally on local anesthesia, cariology, and the anatomical basis of dentistry.

Sponsored by Oral Science

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Open Sessions Afternoon Presentations Image Based Digital Dentistry – Changing the Future of Dental Practice

Bruce Adams, BSc. Dip.Path David Gane, DDS, BSc (hons) David MacDonald, BDS, BSc(Hons.), LB(Hons.), MSc, DDS(Edin.), DDRRCR, FDSRCPS, FRCD(C)

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Imaged based digital dentistry is poised to change the way we practice, and how we communicate with patients and colleagues. It will also have significant impacts on quality of services, competitiveness, dental practice and liabilities. Bruce Adams is passionate about connecting people through digital technologies so precision and personalized care can be delivered to support individuals needs. General Manager Orbit Imaging - Western Canada’s leading head and neck radiology centre Canadian Dental Research Institute Consortium — CoChair of Scientific Committee to support best practices involving AI for tele-health. David Gane is a graduate of UWO, has authored imaging software applications, scholarly articles and technique videos on digital radiography and lectured widely on digital imaging topics. Dr. Gane serves as CEO of LED Medical Diagnostics, a dental imaging technology provider focused on delivering state-of-the-art imaging software and systems and the founder and Chairman of Orbit Imaging Inc. David MacDonald is a UBC Professor & chair - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR) & Consultant - BC Cancer Agency. Doctorate by dissertation from the University of Edinburgh. 90 papers. 2nd edn of Wiley textbook “OMFR; a diagnostic approach; in press. Lead author of the chapter on diagnosis in Springer’s “Maxillofacial CBCT.” North American director of International Association of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology.

Wait! I Still Feel That! Problem Solving the Delivery of Local Anesthesia Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Friday, March 6

exhibit hall open 8:30am to 5:30pm Planning to Transition – The Five To Ten Year Plan Calvin Carpenter, CPA, CA Henry Doyle Brian E. Rudy, BSc., JD.

Friday, 1:30pm–4:00pm

Preparing you and your practice for success. Grow the practice + manage the practice = then transition the practice. Associate buy-in? Corporate? Navigate the options. Tips and wisdom to ensure you reap your best benefits! Learn the keys to moving your practice from start to finish.

Calvin Carpenter is the Vice President of MNP’s Professional Services team. Working closely with medical and dental professionals for over 25 years, Calvin provides valuable advice for his clients to reach their goals. His experience in corporate structures, tax planning, and other key areas including practice acquisitions and sales, helps ensure his clients have a sound strategy for the future. Henry Doyle is a graduate of the University of Alberta and licensed broker with over 15 years experience in healthcare finance with Citibank. As owner of Heaps & Doyle: Al Heaps & Associates Inc.(AHA), Hill Kindy(HK), Practice Solutions Canada(PSC), Associates on Demand(AOD), HD Dental Coaching(HDC) and Dental Practice Consolidators(DPC), Henry brings a wealth of knowledge to Dental professionals. Brian E. Rudy is an experienced corporate lawyer with a practice that includes a focus on dental and healthcare law. Brian assists dentists with everything from structuring dental corporations, employment law, commercial leasing, real estate, cost share agreements, associate contracts and succession planning. His practice is located in Vancouver, BC, serving dentists throughout the province.

Sponsored by Oral Science

Mitchell Gardiner, BA, DMD

Every member of the staff has an important role in helping to make documentation complete. In this program, actual malpractice cases will be reviewed and analyzed to show how the team of hygienists, assistants and front office staff contribute to defending malpractice and meeting standards of care. Mitchell Gardiner graduated from New Jersey Dental School in 1977. He has been in private practice since leaving the Navy Dental Corps in 1980. He has over 25 years experience as an expert witness in dental malpractice and presents programs to dentists throughout the United States and Canada. He is an Asst. Prof. of Restorative Dentistry at Rutgers. He has earned Fellowship in the AGD, ACD and ICD.

Morning Presentations The 10 Most Common Financial Mistakes Made by Dental Professionals Calvin Carpenter, CPA, CA Shaun Howe, CPA, CA Lachlan MacPherson, CPA, CA

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Silken Laumann Olympic Hero and Mental Health Advocate

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am

Mental health advocate and four-time Olympian, Silken Laumann is one of Canada’s most inspirational leaders. She is a bestselling author, and a highly recognizable and beloved athlete who has made her life’s work reaching her own potential and helping others reach theirs. Her Olympic story is legendary and inspirational. She fought back from a devastating rowing accident to win a bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Ms. Laumann was inducted into the Canadian Sport’s Hall of Fame in 1998.

Neil Pasricha Happiness Expert and Bestselling Author of The Book of Awesome Neil Pasricha is a Harvard MBA, New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning blogger. Mr. Pasricha is ”a Pied Piper of happiness” who dazzles audiences with ideas that skyrocket happiness into the stratosphere. With infectious enthusiasm, heartfelt authenticity, and a “what works” authority, Mr. Pasricha draws on the latest research in happiness to increase individual performance. His first book, The Book of Awesome, was a runaway No.1 international bestseller. ASM20 offers great value for your registration fee, including a three-day education program and access to a two-day trade show featuring 330+ exhibiting companies. A variety of complimentary feature areas will enhance your experience at ASM20. ASM20 will also include a Mental Health Symposium presented by CMHA. The speakers will cover the legal implications of cannabis in the dental office as well as medical cannabinoids — everything today’s practising dentist needs to know about these important topics.

Mark your calendars now and plan on attending. Online registration opens in January 2020. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at asm.oda.ca. OntarioDentalAssociation

The only mistake is not learning from your own mistakes or better yet; the mistakes of others. This session will assist Dental Professionals at all stages of their career to learn from our review of the 10 most common financial mistakes dentists make.

Calvin Carpenter is the Vice President of MNP’s Professional Services team. Working closely with medical and dental professionals for over 25 years, Calvin provides valuable advice for his clients to reach their goals. His experience in corporate structures, tax planning, and other key areas including practice acquisitions and sales, helps ensure his clients have a sound strategy for the future. Shaun Howe is a Partner with MNP’s Professional Services team in Surrey. Shaun is a down-to-earth communicator delivering practical advice and tailored solutions to help his clients enhance their business success. Shaun primarily serves health care professionals, working one-on-one with his clients to provide tax planning and compliance, business advisory, and general consulting. Lachlan MacPherson is a Partner with MNP’s Professional Services team in Vancouver, BC. Lachlan brings more than 20 years of experience providing taxation and business advisory expertise to professionals and private enterprise clients. Lachlan provides sound advice to help clients reach financial success with in-depth tax planning, tax preparation, reporting and business consulting.

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Visit the PDC Lab Expo in Ballrooms A/B and join our exhibitors at lunch

Saturday, March 7 Oﬃcial conference of the:

Morning Presentations

Effectively Dealing With Disrespectful Patients and Staff

Update on Fixed Prosthodontics

Paul Pelletier, LL.B. PMP CAPS

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am

Dental practice disrespect comes in many forms - from rudeness to harassment. It creates dysfunction impacting your staff, patients, reputation and bottom line. Fortunately, there are simple, impactful and effective tools and strategies to prevent, manage and eliminate your dental office nightmare.

Terry Donovan, DDS

This presentation will discuss contemporary ceramic materials and reveal which materials work and which don’t. Emphasis will be placed on generations of zirconia materials and why some of these materials should be avoided. Current concepts related to the restoration of ETT will be discussed.

Pet Peeves in the Dental Office

Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, MADAA

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am Repeated from Friday, 8:30am–11:00am We all have them! Let’s have an interactive discussion about the pet peeves we have in our office every day. Now let’s talk about how to overcome some of the obstacles we face and how to better communicate with each other and our patients!

To Stress Or Not To Stress Emily Letran, DDS

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am

Stress is part of daily life in our dental office. This fast paced presentation will help you identify the stressors and implement strategies to control stress and increase productivity. Attendees will understand how to prioritize and manage tasks based on results and eliminate distractions. Emily Letran is the CEO of multiple dental practices and private coach to many professionals. She has been on TEDx and shared stages with leaders like Dr. Howard Farran (Dental Town) and Linda Miles (The Ultimate Mentor) She has been featured on Dental Town and contributes articles for Dental IQ and Dentistry Today. Dr. Letran also hosts ACTION To WIN seminars and authors several books.

Saturday, 9:00am–11:30am

Paul Pelletier is a ground breaking expert specializing in workplace respect, bullying, and conflict management. He is an internationally respected professional speaker and author of The Workplace Bullying Handbook. Paul uses his skills and experiences as a corporate lawyer and business leader in his work as a trainer in workplace respect management, conflict management and leadership.

PDC Lab Expo open 8:00am to 3:00pm

Sunrise Yoga with Katherine Moore @runningintoyoga

Saturday, 7:00am–8:00am

Join us for Sunrise Yoga overlooking the Vancouver Harbour. Whether you are new to yoga or are familiar with the practice this class is an ideal way to start your Saturday morning. During this one hour class, you will move through various yoga postures and breathing exercises to strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind. *Note: This Yoga session is open to everyone. Please bring a yoga mat/or towel, water bottle and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Afternoon Presentations Dental Assisting 101 Back to Basics Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, MADAA

Saturday, 12:30pm–3:00pm

Saturday, March 7

Be sure to include the Saturday sessions in your conference itinerary as this year we will be featuring the ‘So You Think You Can Speak? Series 11’. The 50 minute presentations in the morning and afternoon, will feature new speakers who were accepted by the Scientific Committee to present. A number of exciting dentistry related topics will be covered. Come and support these speakers who may one day become featured conference speakers!

These presenters were part of last years’ Series 10 and we are pleased to have them included as part of our PDC Open Sessions in 2020.

Emily Letran

Paul Pelletier

D at T th A e B PD C C

Oﬃcial conference of the:

Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00am-4:30pm

VCC – West Building

On Saturday the DTABC Conference program features nine speakers, who will present topics specially related to these areas of dentistry. There will be three time slots during the day where attendees can choose sessions of their choice. We also invite our dental technology and denturists attendees to take advantage of other open sessions on Thursday and Friday. The speaker roster includes 140 renowned speakers from around the world, all here in Vancouver for the PDC! This is your chance to take full advantage of seeing and hearing some fantastic speakers and learning about cutting edge technologies and products.

Exhibitors

Stage

Ivoclar Vivadent LeoneAmerica Dental Products, Inc. Panthera Dental Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd. Surgically Clean Air Inc. Swiss NF Metals, Inc. Synca Marketing U Plus Trading Ltd. uwwweb Inc. Vancouver Community College Zahn Canada, A division of Henry Schein Inc.

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Inviting all PDC attendees to have lunch at the Lab Expo

LUNCH STATION

Adin Dental Implants Systems Ltd. AQUAVITA WATER Argen Canada BEGO Canada Carestream Dental Dental Technicians Association of BC Dentaurum Canada Inc. Dentsply Sirona Emerald Dental Works Endo/Tech Excel Dental Ltd. Garfield Refining

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DELEGATE BAGS

Lunch will be offered on Saturday to all PDC attendees in the Lab Expo exhibits area. Come network with your colleagues and check out the latest dental technologies.

ENTRANCE

Registration Area

Registration Pricing – Pacific Dental Conference March 5-7, 2020 & PDC Lab Expo March 7, 2020 Category Dental Technician - DTABC Member Dental Technician

Prior to Jan 10 $0 $205.00

After Jan 11 $315.00 $315.00

Mar 3-7 – onsite $380.00 $380.00

Become a DTABC Member and save on the Registration Fees The DTABC offers a variety of memberships to choose from. Membership runs from January to December. If you join after July 31st of a given year certain fees are prorated. This only applies to new members.

• DTABC General Member – $295 plus $85 Liability Insurance annually • DTABC Associate Member – $150 annually • DTABC Dental Tech Assistant – $50 annually • DTABC Student Member – $25 annually • Retired Member – $25 annually To become a DTABC member visit www.dentaltechniciansofbc.com

To register for the DTABC Conference and PDC visit www.pdconf.com

Complete DTABC Conference information available at... www.pdconf.com

Oﬃcial conference of the:

PDC Lab Expo 8:00am - 3:00pm

VCC West – Ballroom A/B

Keynote Speaker Mental Health, Mental Wealth... Change Your Thoughts...Change Your Life Stuart Ellis-Myers

Saturday, 8:00am–9:15am

Twitches, tics, and uncontrollable arm slapping! Warning! Be prepared to laugh-while-you-learn to unleash the Unstoppable Dental Technician within! Stuart Ellis-Myers (the son of a high street dentist) is best described by 800 + audiences as Robin Williams with a twitch!

DTABC Presentations Concurrent Sessions (morning)

Oﬃcial conference of the:

Concurrent Sessions (afternoon)

RPE and MARPE: Full Digital Workflow Design and Fabrication

Exocad – The Swiss Army Knife of CAD

3D Applications For The Modern Day Lab Workflow

Mark Rotsaert

Mark Chan, DD

Saturday, 10:00am–11:30pm

Saturday, 12:30pm–2:00pm

In the dental lab we are faced with many cases and issues that need to be designed out of the standard approach to making a restoration. From the intraoral scan to the finished case, Mark will discuss strategies using Exocad.

Saturday, 2:30pm–4:00pm

Please see the synopsis for this course on our website www.pdconf.com Co-sponsored by Swiss NF Metals, Inc.

Co-sponsored by Emerald Dental Works

From Equipment to Software: Owning the Perfect Partnership for Today’s Digital Lab

Lance Dowdle

Exploring the contemporary digital orthodontic possibilities, focusing on the full digital workflow and fabrication of custommade devices for maxillary expansion. Dedicated CAD-CAM RPE types and styles will be presented, along with tips & tricks for expander construction, both teeth and bone born. Co-sponsored by LeoneAmerica Dental Products, Inc.

The Digital and Automated Lab Angus Barrie, RDT

Saturday, 10:15am–11:45am

Going digital and how to incorporate these methods into your lab and how to choose the right equipment and materials best for you. Discussing the advantages of wet milling from alloys to e.max. Co-sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent

CAD/CAM for Laboratory & inLab Software 18 Devaughn Fraser, DT

Saturday, 10:30am–12:00pm

Curious? Terrific. Come and see how inLab 18 can be both simple yet powerful. This session will take you beyond your average molar. From advanced anterior work, model builder, splint design, custom trays, removables and beyond. Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Topic and Speaker TBA.... Saturday, 12:30pm–2:00pm

Please see the synopsis for this course on our website www.pdconf.com

Intro to Ceramic Implants, Smile Design and Digital Impressions

Dan Hagi, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, (a)FAAID Gil Hagi, Hon BSc. Computer Science

Saturday, 1:00pm–2:30pm

With numerous manufacturers introducing ceramic implant systems to the market, this trend is here to stay. Dr. Hagi will present the results of 8 years of using ceramic dental implants in his practice. With a focus on the digital workflow from surgical planning, Smile Design to prosthetic reality. Co-sponsored by Carestream Dental

Michelle Glover

Saturday, 3:00pm–4:30pm

How digital dentistry begins with the dentist and ends with the perfect prosthetic made by the lab with remarkable precision. Real Cases show a complete workflow, from Intra-oral scan, to design and fabrication in the lab. Learn how milling or printing, can cover all your CAD/CAM needs. Co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona

Innovative Solutions for Major Problems in Daily Lab Work Bassam Haddad, CDT

Saturday, 3:00pm–4:30pm

Using One Touch No Limits 3D paste materials to create (3D Vita Master shades) on Zirconia and Lithium disilicates. A game changer for monolithic restorations. Demonstrating how to aesthetically achieve and anatomically correct gum shape and shades with One Touch 3D Pink. Co-sponsored by Dentaurum Canada Inc.

Visit these companies who are part ClearDent Click Peaks Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services Colgate College of Dental Hygienists of BC College of Dental Surgeons of BC Coltene Inc. Connect the Doc Crest Oral-B Inc. Crowe MacKay

First Edition First Aid Training Inc. Garfield Refining Garrison Dental Solutions GC America Inc. Germiphene Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Global Dental Relief Global Surgical Goodlife Medical and Dental Supply Inc. HANSAmed Limited Hedy Canada Inc. Henry Schein Hiossen Implant Canada Inc. HiTeck Medical Instruments Hu-Friedy Mfg Co.

Daekwang IDM Dave’s Dental CE David Mitchell General Contractor DDSource Manufacturing, Inc. Dens ‘N Dente Dental Brands Dental Canada INSTRUMENTATION Dental Fix Rx Dental Office Managers Association of Canada Dental Savings Club dentalcorp Dentsply Sirona Designs for Vision, Inc. DiaDent Group International Digital Dentistry Institute Digital Doc, LLC Dr Fuji

J&P Distributors Inc. John Dental Supplies Inc. Johnson & Johnson Inc. Journees dentaires internationales du Quebec Kavo Kerr Kennedy Seminars Kulzer Kuraray America

Ease-In-Shields/ ViewMax Solutions Eclipse Loupes And Products EDI Digital Technologies Embrosin Medical Technologies Inc. Endo/Tech Everything Uniforms

Larr Sales Inc. Lenox Instrumentation Lips Inc. LumaDent, Inc.

Exhibit Hall Hours

GlaxoSmithKline

721

421

821 920

921

Dental Brands

304

102

201

202

301 302

401

1021

1751 1850

AISLE 1500

AISLE 1200

1445

1545 1644

1538 1337

1437 1536

1746 1645 1744

1745 1844

BAR

EXHIBITOR LOUNGE

1943

1940 1839 1938

1639 1537 1636

1637 1736

1331

1431

1531 1630

1425 1524

1525 1624

1631 1730

1424

1625 1724

1321 1420

1221

1521 1620

1421

1621 1720

1009

1211

Oral Science

903

501

ESCALATOR

1612 1511 1610

1405 1504

Deluxe Booth

Standard Booth

Not Available

1931 1928

1929

1827 1926

1927

1725 1824

1925 1923 1821 1920

1613 1712

1713 1812

1708

1709 1808

1607 1706

1707 1806

1921

1603 1702 1703 1704 1500 ELEVATOR

LOUNGE

1505 1604

1103 1502

JOB BOARD AND LOUNGE

ESCALATOR

2020 Pacific Dental Conference Floor Plan Deluxe-Corner Booth

1933

1515 1512 1411 1510

1606

BAND

1935

1833 1932

BAR

1109

1205

1939

1934

1731 1830

1721 1820

1941

1937

1737 1836

1832

Oxygen Bar Philips Sonicare

Premium Booth

1846

1822

1121

123Dentist

ENTRANCE

Water Stations (3)

1753 1852

1627 1726

1225 1324

Dentalcorp

711

411

404

1345

1547 1646

1227

Coltene

Henry Schein

Hiossen

311

1752 1651 1750

FOOD

703

Charging Stations (4)

Dens’n’Dent

1230

Colgate

Clinical Research

BCDA

ClearDent

Patterson

Johnson & Johnson

211

104

1237

1031

930

CDSPI

731

909

CDHBC

1136

936

430

Align Technology

111

1245

1551 1650

1451

Sinclair

FOOD

LOUNGE

3 lounge areas where lunch will be served between 11:00am 12:30pm

1145

Ivoclar Vivadent

Carestream

330

321

1045

Bisco

221

945

1351 1450

1251 1350

FOOD

Scotiabank

Sunstar 121

CDSBC

1151 1250

AISLE 1400

FOOD

845

1657 1658 1756 1757 1758 1856

1557

1253

1150

Belmont / Takara

1456 1457

1258 1356 1357

1256

AISLE 1100

Crest Oral-B 745

1051

AISLE 1000

645

Dentsply Sirona

KaVo Kerr

230

1058 1156

951

851

AISLE 900

545

1056

957

1053 1055 1152

AISLE 800

AISLE 500

AISLE 400

AISLE 300

445

858

Air Techniques

Straumann

STAGE

345

Dentsply Sirona

336

KaVo Kerr

130

BAR

AISLE 200

Megagen Implant

136

LIVE DENTISTRY STAGE

245

451 550

KaVo Kerr

LOUNGE

145

351 450

KaVo Kerr

Coffee Cart

Megagen Implant

251 350

PSA

BAR

AISLE 100

151

3M Oral Care Dental Products

552