This hands-on course empowers dental assistants to confidently assist with esthetic provisional restorations, understand restorative materials, and support final cementation procedures. Focusing on modern techniques and clinical efficiency, participants will practice fabricating, finishing, and customizing provisionals on typodonts while learning tissue management, isolation, and shade matching. This comprehensive training prepares assistants to play a vital role in restorative dentistry, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through improved skills and knowledge.

This immersive, hands-on course equips dental assistants to master digital dentistry tools essential for modern practice. Participants will learn to perform intraoral scans, digital photography, AI-assisted diagnostics, shade mapping, and 3D printing workflows. Through real-world training with mannequin heads and full operatory setups, assistants will gain practical skills to seamlessly integrate advanced technology into daily workflow, enhancing efficiency and becoming indispensable contributors to their dental teams.

Dr. Mark Hyman| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | The High-Impact Private Practice Dental Assistant

Learn how to capitalize on other skills to improve the productivity of your practice and the quality of the service your team provides. Discover systems you can implement today to lower stress, prevent burn out, and increase your enjoyment of dentistry. Review clinical cases from the doctor and team perspectives. Debate the fact: communication is a wonderful thing. You should try it sometime. Employ systems to lower stress and prevent burnout.

Dr. David Rice| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Unstoppable: The 90 Minutes That Will Redefine Your Career As A Dental Assistant

Dentistry is changing fast and dental assistants are at the center of it. From AI to expanded functions to the ADA’s new moves -- assistants aren’t just supporting care anymore — they’re shaping it. In this high-energy seminar - you’ll discover how to harness the 3 Controls (Clinical, System, Financial) to become the most indispensable leader in your practice. Walk in an assistant. Walk out a profit protector, patient champion, and practice powerhouse. This is the one session that will redefine your career.

Lunch is on your own from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Caitlin Parsons|12 – 1:30 p.m. | Align & Thrive: Ergonomics and Chairside Wellness for the Dental Professional
Pain is common in dentistry — but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This interactive course is designed for dental professionals who want to protect their bodies, prevent injury, and stay in the profession they love. Learn evidence-based ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments, and real-time chairside stretches you can use between patients to reduce tension, reset your body, and feel better at work.

Shannon Brinker | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Isolation, Preparation and Cementation

This course is designed specifically for dental assistants looking to enhance their clinical chairside skills in isolation techniques, preparation protocols, and cementation procedures. Dental assistants play a critical role in ensuring the success of restorative and esthetic cases, and mastering these three pillars can significantly improve workflow, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Understand the importance of proper isolation techniques for moisture control, visibility, and bonding success.

Caitlin Parsons|12 – 1:30 p.m. | Align & Thrive: Ergonomics and Chairside Wellness for the Dental Professional
Pain is common in dentistry — but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This interactive course is designed for dental professionals who want to protect their bodies, prevent injury, and stay in the profession they love. Learn evidence-based ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments, and real-time chairside stretches you can use between patients to reduce tension, reset your body, and feel better at work.

Shannon Brinker | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Isolation, Preparation and Cementation

This course is designed specifically for dental assistants looking to enhance their clinical chairside skills in isolation techniques, preparation protocols, and cementation procedures. Dental assistants play a critical role in ensuring the success of restorative and esthetic cases, and mastering these three pillars can significantly improve workflow, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Understand the importance of proper isolation techniques for moisture control, visibility, and bonding success.

This hands-on course empowers dental assistants to confidently assist with esthetic provisional restorations, understand restorative materials, and support final cementation procedures. Focusing on modern techniques and clinical efficiency, participants will practice fabricating, finishing, and customizing provisionals on typodonts while learning tissue management, isolation, and shade matching. This comprehensive training prepares assistants to play a vital role in restorative dentistry, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through improved skills and knowledge.

This course is designed for dental assistants seeking to master clinical chairside skills in isolation, preparation, and cementation. These essential techniques are critical to the success of restorative and esthetic cases. Participants will learn how proper isolation improves moisture control, visibility, and bonding, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient outcomes. By strengthening these key skills, dental assistants will play a vital role in supporting seamless, successful dental procedures.