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DENTURES AND PARTIALS:
MASTERING THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

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WHY ATTEND

Join us at the Glidewell Symposium for two days of clinical education in removable prosthodontics. On the first day, attend the general session with main podium lectures where top experts demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures. On the second day, enjoy several keynote lectures on digital dentures, and participate in hands-on workshops to learn proper anterior esthetics and how to capture the perfect bite registration.

  • Discover the latest clinical information, tools and techniques for your denture cases.
  • Gain insights from experts in prosthetic dentistry.
  • Earn 11.25 CE hours.
  • Acquire new clinical skills to expand your services and treat more patients in your practice.
  • Tour the world’s largest and most innovative dental laboratory.
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Tuition includes a two-night hotel stay, with the option to add a third night for a small fee.
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DAY 1

General Session

DAY 2

Workshops

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1

Friday, April 10, 2026

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION

Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, as well as a campus tour and a hosted cocktail party and dinner at Mesa Manor, home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell.

Participate in a full day of fast-paced presentations designed to help you achieve success in treatment planning, designing, and delivering complete dentures. Using a concise, powerful format, these inspiring and practical presentations will cover an array of topics, such as assessing, treatment planning and impression taking; protocol for reestablishing natural tooth position; and clinical requirements for overdentures. In addition, a live patient demonstration will showcase the simplified clinical procedures for achieving optimal results.

The curriculum is crafted to provide fresh information for clinicians at any stage of their careers — from dentists just starting out to those experienced in prosthetic dentistry.

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Welcome Remarks

8:30–8:45 a.m.

Jim Glidewell, CDT

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Treatment Options for the Terminal Dentition Patient

8:45–10 a.m.

Stella Stavrou, DDS

Explore how to evaluate, plan, and present treatment options, including extractions, dentures, and implant-supported prostheses.

Dr. Manalili
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Getting Started with Complete Dentures

10:30–11 a.m.

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Learn the beginning steps of assessing, treatment planning and impression taking.

Patricia Swanson
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The Set-up

11–11:30 a.m.

Patricia Swanson, DDS, FACP

Explore contemporary options for planning and designing removable dentures.

Raymond Choi
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Delivery Day

11:30 a.m.–Noon

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Understand the techniques for adjusting, polishing and attachment pick-up.

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Live Patient Demonstration — Complete Denture, from Initial Impressions to Delivery

2–4:30 p.m.​

Presenters: All Morning and Afternoon Speakers

The symposium faculty demonstrates simplified clinical procedures while taking a patient through the key steps of denture fabrication — with live Q&A during the demonstration.

Hosted Cocktail Party and Dinner at Mesa Manor

5–7 p.m.​

Join us at the home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell for dinner and cocktails.

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2

Saturday, April 11, 2026

8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

ATTEND A WORKSHOP FROM EACH SESSION

Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch.

Build your knowledge with the latest clinical information, tools and techniques in prosthetic dentistry. Participate in a hands-on workshop from each of the two sessions.

Rob Brenneise
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Welcome Remarks

8:15–8:30 a.m.

Robert Brenneise

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Keynote Lecture: Digital Dentures: State of the Art

8:30–10 a.m.

Wendy Clark, DDS, M.S., FACP

Discover the latest advancements in digital workflows for designing, fabricating, and delivering complete dentures with improved efficiency and precision.

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Removable Partial Dentures

10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Stella Stavrou, DDS

Learn the fundamentals of designing, planning, and fitting removable partial dentures to restore function and esthetics in partially edentulous patients.

Patricia Swanson
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Problem-Solving Complications with Dentures and Partials

11:15 a.m.–Noon

Patricia Swanson, DDS, FACP

Gain practical strategies for diagnosing and managing common issues with complete and partial dentures.

SESSION 1: 1 –2:30 p.m.

Patricia Swanson
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The Digital Try-In

1–2:30 p.m.

Patricia Swanson, DDS, FACP | Stella Stavrou, DDS

Learn to evaluate the digital try-in and effectively communicate changes to the lab.

Raymond Choi
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Implant Overdentures

1–2:30 p.m.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Placing implants for overdentures and chairside pick-up of attachment housings in a complete denture.

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Steven Laguna
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Partial Dentures Workshop

1–2:30 p.m.

Danielle Brown, DDS | Steven Laguna, CDT

Receive valuable insight into partial dentures, including the treatment planning, designing and adjusting processes, accompanied by a special scanning demonstration.

Taylor Manalili, DDS
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Digital Techniques for Immediate and Reference Dentures

1–2:30 p.m.

Taylor Manalili, DDS | Yves Cuaton

Learn what digital information is required for reference dentures and get hands-on practice with an intraoral scanner.

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3D Printing: Workflows, Materials and Troubleshooting

1–2:30 p.m.

Wendy Clark, DDS, M.S., FACP

Gain a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing workflows and materials for full and partial dentures, including troubleshooting and repair techniques and best practices for appliance maintenance.

Session 2: 3–4:30 p.m.

Patricia Swanson
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The Digital Try-In

3–4:30 p.m.

Patricia Swanson, DDS, FACP | Stella Stavrou, DDS

Learn to evaluate the digital try-in and effectively communicate changes to the lab.

Raymond Choi
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Implant Overdentures

3–4:30 p.m.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Placing implants for overdentures and chairside pick-up of attachment housings in a complete denture.

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Steven Laguna
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Partial Dentures Workshop

3–4:30 p.m.

Danielle Brown, DDS | Steve Laguna, CDT

Receive valuable insight into partial dentures, including the treatment planning, designing and adjusting processes, accompanied by a special scanning demonstration.

Taylor Manalili, DDS
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Digital Techniques for Immediate and Reference Dentures

3–4:30 p.m.

Taylor Manalili, DDS | Yves Cuaton

Learn what digital information is required for reference dentures and get hands-on practice with an intraoral scanner.

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3D Printing: Workflows, Materials and Troubleshooting

3–4:30 p.m.

Wendy Clark, DDS, M.S., FACP

Gain a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing workflows and materials for full and partial dentures, including troubleshooting and repair techniques and best practices for appliance maintenance.

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Happy Hour

4:30–5:30 p.m.

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APRIL 11–12, 2025

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Jim Glidewell, CDT

Jim Glidewell, CDT

Jim Glidewell is the founder and president of Glidewell, the world’s largest privately owned provider of restorative dental solutions. In 1970, Mr. Glidewell officially opened his lab to the public. Although his company initially started on his kitchen table, Jim applied a unique combination of technical knowledge, business principles, and marketing philosophies to quickly grow Glidewell into the recognized dental industry leader that it is today.

Still driven by his mission to make rehabilitative dentistry affordable to all, Mr. Glidewell employs a diverse team of over 4,000 employees. Joined in his pursuits are certified technicians, engineers, scientists, clinicians and support personnel, who all believe in his mission of advancing high-quality, cost-efficient materials. In addition to his work in driving change in dentistry, he also serves as an advocate for continued education. Glidewell currently supports numerous free education platforms, instructional courses and programs, which assist in providing enhanced knowledge to practicing dentists.

STELLA STAVROU, DDS, FACP

Dr. Stella Stavrou earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She completed her General Practice Residency at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, followed by an additional year as Chief GPR Resident. Dr. Stavrou pursued a residency in prosthodontics at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics at the University of California Los Angeles. Her clinical practice includes fixed and removable prosthodontics, complex full-mouth rehabilitations, implant dentistry, maxillofacial prosthetics, and high-quality specialty patient care. Dr. Stavrou is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. She is a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics: an associate fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics; and an active member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Stavrou is currently practicing in California and is a part-time lecturer and clinical instructor in prosthodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Dr. Manalili

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Dr. Taylor Manalili is director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell. Since joining Glidewell in 2018 as the company’s first-ever Fellow, she has conducted clinical research and performed advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations and full-mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Manalili earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Throughout her residency, Dr. Manalili served as a clinical instructor for predoctoral students, and provided lectures to students, residents and local dentists.
Patricia Swanson

Patricia Swanson, DDS, FACP

Dr. Patricia Swanson is the director of predoctoral prosthodontics at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. She earned her DDS from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, and then earned her certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Dr. Swanson has performed research in dental cements and implants, and she has a special interest in removable prosthodontics. She maintains a faculty practice in prosthodontics in Stony Brook, New York, and she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Dr. Raymond Choi holds a DDS and a master’s degree in geriatric dentistry from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He has extensive experience in both surgical and restorative aspects of implant overdentures and has been teaching implants for over 20 years. Previously, Dr. Choi maintained a private general practice in Tustin where he placed implants for over 30 years.
Rob Brenneise

Rob brenneise

Robert Brenneise is the Chief Growth Officer at Glidewell. He has more than 25 years of experience in the implementation and development of sales strategy for some of the most well-known brands in the dental industry. His new initiatives at the company include leading its approach to elevating same-day dentistry through the glidewell.io™ In-Office Solution.

WENDY CLARK, DDS, M.S., FACP

Dr. Wendy Auclair Clark, a board-certified prosthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, earned her doctoral degree from Marquette University and her master’s degree and certificate in prosthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She practiced for seven years with Team Atlanta (Goldstein, Garber & Salama), before her full-time faculty role at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. She has been named a “Leader in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today since 2017, presenting on a wide range of prosthodontic topics. She has published articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals and serves as a key opinion leader on digital dentures for multiple companies. She won the 2020 Hunt Memorial Teaching Award, the 2021 Young Alumna of the Year Award from Marquette School of Dentistry, and the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award for Post-Baccalaureate Instruction from the University of North Carolina.

DANIELLE BROWN, DDS

Dr. Danielle Brown joined Glidewell in 2024 after seven years in private practice, throughout which she focused on esthetic dentistry. She graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC in 2016. Dr. Brown served five years on the board of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society and earned the “Top 40 Under 40” award from the National Dental Association in 2023. She has also worked in low-income communities and is currently on the New Dentist Committee, where she champions the integration of technology to streamline daily workflows and assist career advancements. Dr. Brown graduated Guiding Leaders in 2023.
Steven Laguna

Steven Laguna, CDT

Steven Laguna, a USAF veteran, has worked at Glidewell for 23 years and is currently the general manager of the combo and partial denture department. He has personally finished more than 60,000 partial dentures and overseen quality control of more than 300,000 combo and partial cases. He manages a removables team of 100 technicians and is highly experienced in all aspects of denture production.

YVES PATRICK CUATON

Yves Cuaton holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of San Carlos in the Philippines. Since moving to the United States in 2013, he has dedicated over a decade to Glidewell, becoming an experienced professional in the dental lab industry specializing in in-office dental technologies such as intraoral scanning, designing, milling, and 3D printing. Currently, Yves leads Glidewell’s Digital Adoption Department, responsible for providing training and support for all fastscan.io™ and fastprint.io™ users.

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