
Agenda
EARN UP TO 12 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Attend the Glidewell Symposium for two days of clinical and business education, including a first day of fast-paced presentations and a second day of focused, in-depth training.
November 6
Friday: General Session
Full-Day Session: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Earn 8 CE Credits
Includes a complimentary breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception
Participate in a full day of fast-paced presentations designed to help you overcome the challenges of everyday dentistry. Using a concise, powerful format, these inspiring and practical presentations will cover all phases of general dentistry.

Program Introduction
Neil Park, DMD

Opening Remarks
Jim Glidewell, CDT

Keynote: Restorative Dentistry — The State of the Art
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, Ph.D.

Planning for Esthetic Success
Steven Barrett, DDS

Essentials of Dental Photography
Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Making Digital Dentistry Work for You
Perry E. Jones, DDS, MAGD

In-Office Milling: The Next Level
Justin Chi, DDS, CDT

Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Immediate and Efficient Treatment Protocols
Steve Carstensen, DDS

Q&A: Panel Discussion
Presenters: All Morning Speakers

Getting Your Patients to Say “Yes” to the Big Cases
Carrie Webber

Implant Overdentures: Proven Protocols
Raymond Choi, DDS

Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS

Surgical Principles for Flap Design and Suturing
Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

Predictable Full-Arch Implant Cases: Surgery
Charles Schlesinger, DDS

Predictable Full-Arch Implant Cases: Restoration
Taylor Manalili, DDS

Q&A: Panel Discussion
Presenters: All Afternoon Speakers

Keynote: Ten Things I Learned the Hard Way
Jack Hahn, DDS

Hosted Cocktail Party
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November 7
Saturday: CHOOSE FROM FIVE FOCUS TRACKS
Course 1: 8–9 a.m.
Course 2: 9–10 a.m.
REFRESHMENTS
Course 3: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Course 4: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Earn 4 CE Credits
Includes a complimentary breakfast and exciting afternoon programs, food and entertainment
Build your knowledge with the latest clinical information, tools and techniques in dentistry. Choose topics that will make the most impact in your practice. A variety of courses will be available for each timeslot. You have the option to stay at each track or mix and match courses to your liking. Decide now or choose from interesting topics right there at the event.
Focus Track 1
special topics in general dentistry

Moderator
Neil Park, DMD

Veneers and Crowns: Managing Soft Tissue for Esthetic Success
Anamaria Muresan, DMD, CDT, ME
8–9 a.m.

Dentistry 2020: The Best of Everything
Michael R. Dorociak, DDS, MAGD
9–10 a.m.

Refreshments
10–10:30 a.m.

Protocols for Esthetic Success
Steven Barrett, DDS
10:30–11:30 a.m.

What Is Forensic Dentistry and Why Should I Care?
Mary K. Shields, DMD
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Focus Track 2
Implant Dentistry
(with live case demonstration)

Moderator
Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

Live Case: Implant Surgery
Charles Schlesinger, DDS
8–9 a.m.

Atraumatic Extraction and Socket Grafting
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
9–10 a.m.

Refreshments
10–10:30 a.m.

Maxi Benefits from Mini Implants
Raymond Choi, DDS
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Overcoming the Challenges of the Posterior Maxilla
David Hochberg, DDS
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Focus Track 3
Digital Dentistry
(with live case demonstration)

Moderator
Perry E. Jones, DDS, MAGD

Better Workflows for Better Restorations
Susan McMahon, DMD
8–9 a.m.

Tooth Preparation and Cementation for Successful Digital Dentistry
Chad Duplantis, DDS
9–10 a.m.

Refreshments
10–10:30 a.m.

Choosing the Right Material for Clinical Success
Paresh B. Patel, DDS
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Live Case: Start-to-Finish CAD/CAM Crown
Justin Chi, DDS, CDT
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Focus Track 4
Dental Team Training

Moderator
Brian Volken

Sleep Dentistry: What You Need to Know
Steve Carstensen, DDS
8–9 a.m.

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Dental Assistants
Will Schmidt, RDA
9–10 a.m.

Refreshments
10–10:30 a.m.

Provisional Crowns & Bridges
Will Schmidt, RDA
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Digital Marketing Basics
Mark Romano
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Focus Track 5
Women's Leadership in Dentistry

Moderator
Stephenie Goddard, M.S.

The Power of Perception: Eliminating Workplace Barriers and Equipping Women Leaders
Stephenie Goddard, M.S.
8–9 a.m.

Five Energy and Productivity Vampires That Drain Practices and How to Solve Them
Carrie Webber
9–10 a.m.

Refreshments
10–10:30 a.m.

Seven Simple Strategies for Building a Successful Social Media Brand
Karrie Letu
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Understanding the Mouth-Body Connection
Jeri Bullock, DDS
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
November 7
Saturday: Glidewell Expo
Special invitation to visit the Glidewell campus in Newport Beach
Glidewell Expo: 1–5 p.m.
Join us for a hosted barbecue and VIP party!
Free transportation will be provided.
Following Saturday’s focused tracks, you are cordially invited to a hosted barbecue and VIP party at the Glidewell campus in nearby Newport Beach. Mix and mingle with dentistry’s key influencers, take advantage of more learning opportunities, and enjoy the festivities.
- Participate in hands-on programs in implant placement, guided surgery, veneer preps, intraoral scanning and in-office milling.
- Tour Glidewell’s Intelligent Manufacturing center, which uses CT scanning and artificial intelligence to quickly produce accurate, consistent BruxZir® Zirconia restorations.
- See how dental implants are made.
- Meet the legendary Dr. Jack Hahn and other trailblazers in dentistry.
- Enjoy a hosted barbecue with complimentary beer and other beverages.
- Unwind with live music, games, entertainment and more!



