New Dentist Day – Full Day Saturday

New Dentist Day Schedule

7:00 – 8:00 AM | Rise and Recharge with Morning Yoga

Located in the Webster Room at the Westin

9:00 – 9:50 AM

Preparing for Practice Ownership and Beyond

Financial session sponsored by Bank of America

This seminar will assist the associate dentist whether working in private practice, or for a dental service organization, to develop their plan of action to transition from an associate position to new practice owner, while maintaining strong financial positioning for future growth.

• Identify the risks and benefits of either starting from scratch or buying a practice
• Determine steps to take to prepare yourself financially
• Build your team of professionals
• Review the process to buy or start a practice
• Develop a business and action plan

10:00 – 10:50 AM

Managing Complex Medical Histories

Roopali Kulkarni, DMD

Attendees will dive into the importance of medical history taking in the dental setting. As our aging population continues to live and maintain their natural dentition longer, many patients present with multiple chronic comorbidities. Through case-based scenarios, attendees will explore the intersectionality of oral and systemic health and understand how to manage medically complex patients. 

• Implement modifications for medically complex patients in an outpatient setting
• Identify high risk patients for referral
• Understand the intersection between oral and systemic health

11:00 – 11:50 AM

Avoiding Burnout: Caring for Yourself and Leading Your Team

Dylan Weber, DDS

In this course, we will discuss the very real challenge of burnout that is facing new dentists – and dentists of all generations! We will talk about strategies to care for yourself and creating a team culture that promotes a sustainable career and excellent patient care. You can expect real strategies that you can use next week, and plenty of candor from your presenter! 

• Learn strategies they can use to reverse and prevent burnout
• Identify tools to create a sustainable office culture that helps prevent burnouts
• Understand the importance of personal wellness and resiliency in the context of patient care

12:00 PM

Lunch Break

Sponsored by Bank of America

Vouchers provided by Bank of America to purchase lunch on the Exhibit Hall Show Floor

1:00 – 1:50 PM

Let’s Get Digital: Integrating Digital Workflows into Implant Therapy 

Adam Saltz, DMD

Digital workflows have revolutionized the practice of implant dentistry. Surgical guides offer predictable solutions for implants that were previously aborted due to local, patient, and/or esthetic limitations. Guided surgery improves collaboration among the dental team, often reducing chair time, surgery, and cost for the patient. However, these technologies will never replace a foundational understanding of hard and soft tissue management. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of digital workflows will improve the accuracy and efficacy of guided surgery and minimize surgical and prosthetic misadventures along the way.

• Compare and contrast different static guides and dynamic navigation from single to full-arch implant placement
• Incorporate digital workflows and artificial intelligence into the planning, surgical, and restorative phases of implant dentistry
• Understand the equipment, software, and production services needed to build your digital portfolio

2:00 – 2:50 PM

Flossophy of Leadership: Guide for the Freshly Minted Dentist

Kelli Vrla, CSP

Welcome to leadership as a new dentist. Fast-paced. High-stakes. Zero margin for error. You’re not just drilling and billing—you’re leading people, juggling tasks, and facing daily curveballs. This fast-paced session gives you traction and action for all the distractions. Walk away with clear tools to lead with purpose, even if you’re still learning the ropes.

• Decode what real leadership looks like in a dental practice
• Set the tone with confidence—even when you're new 
• Navigate tough conversations with patients and staff

7:30 – 9:30 PM

Evening Social

Join us at SPIN for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, ping pong, and networking with peers. Enjoy the open bar while you connect and unwind. Space is limited to the first 50 registrants. Secure your spot today!

Sponsored by EDIC

*Only those who fall under the registration category M – ADA Member Dentists who have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years (graduation date 2016 or later), S – Student, or PD – Postdoctoral can register for this course.

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