Speakers:  Shannon E. Mills, Olivia Wann, JD, Amanda Hill, RDH, CDIPC, Kelli C. Mack, DDS

Using a fast paced and largely unscripted mock trial format, two veteran trial attorneys will represent their clients before the judge and jury to determine the degree of liability for dental unit manufacturer ACME Dental Inc or the treating dentist for damages suffered by a child plaintiff who suffered serious complications due to an infection caused by contaminated dental unit water. Session attendees will be the jurors as they vote to determine the outcome of the trial.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the differences between civil and criminal jurisprudence using scenarios based on cases involving both malpractice and product liability.
• Clarify the importance of proper documentation and record keeping as essential elements of practice risk management
• Explain how critical evidence-based expert witness testimony can be in determining case outcomes
• Elaborate why properly validated instructions for use are essential elements of risk avoidance for dental manufacturers and vendors

Speaker Contacts: semillsdds@gmail.com, olivia@oliviawann.com, amandahillRDH@gmail.com, kelli.c.mack.mil@health.mil 

String of Pearls AAPD 2024

Speaker:  Barney T. Olsen, DDS, MS – barneyolsen@msn.com; Class II Resin Composites That Last: The Trick
Speaker:  Mary Chapman, DDS – marychapman2@gmail.com; Chairside Fabrication of Obturators for Cyst Marsupialization and Decompression
Speaker:  David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH avenetti@uic.edu; The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on You and Your Practice
Speaker:  Michael D. Webb, DDS, MEd – webbmi14@ecu.edu; Operating Room Cases in a Rural Hospital
Speaker:  Martha L. Forero, DDS, MS – foreroml@yahoo.com; Autism Smiles: A Dental Desensitization Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speaker:  Shawn M. Johnson, ChFC, CLU, CLTC – sjohnson@th-online.net; Balancing Debt Repayment with Building Wealth
Speaker:  Jayakumar Jayaraman, BDS, MDS, FDSRCS, MS, PhD – jayaramanj@vcu.edu; Introducing “RAPID” - A New initiative to improve Reporting Quality of Research in Pediatric Dentistry
Speaker:  Sharon Freudenberger, DDS – sharonfreuden@gmail.com; Differences in Caries Detection by Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation in Patients with Special Health Care Needs
Speaker:  Beau D. Meyer, DDS, MPH – meyer.781@osu.edu; Using Triazolam for Sedation in 8-15 Year Old Children
Speaker:  Alice P. Chen, DMD, FAAPD – achen@roseman.edu; Treating the Medical Compromised Child: Tips on Staying Organized and Efficient in a Busy Practice
Speaker:  Lauren DiBenedetto, DDS, FAAPD, MPH – dibenedetto.lauren@gmail.com; A Review of Current Public Health Topics Relevant to Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker:  Wesley Archer, DMD – Pediatric Dentist, Boston University, Boston, MA

Introduction to basic and advanced elements of managing the patient under conscious sedation. The presentation will review safety protocols and introduce sedation pharmacological principles. A discussion of patient selection with reference to the sedation armamentarium. The attendee at the end of the presentation should learn safety and caution techniques and ideals when it comes to sedation equipment, monitoring, and selecting the appropriate medication.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to Identify safety protocols when managing the sedated patient
• Upon completion, participants will be able to select the appropriate patient for conscious sedation
• Upon completion, participants will be able to understand why certain medications are selected for sedation

Speaker Email: wxxexxs@gmail.com

Speaker:  Christian Saurman

In 2013, the orthodontic industry underwent a massive transition from traditional alginate and plaster to 3D printing, fundamentally changing interactions with patients, connection to patient materials, and communication with labs, forever. Now, it's pediatric dentistry's turn! This presentation will cover in-depth the key differences between traditional and digital impressions, and investigate the new avenues to treatment unlocked by digital workflows. Dentists can expect to learn concurrently from process workflow and business strategy perspectives.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand holistically the process of scanning and submitting lab cases, understanding WHY new options are unlocked with digital impressions, not just how.
• Understand benefits of scanning, including improved impressions, fewer appointments, and an ideal patient experience.
• Identify the business strategy considerations of converting to a digital workflow, including real cost-comparisons, staffing considerations, insurance upgrades, digital storage needs, and competitive marketing distinctions.

Speaker Contact: olivia@neolab.com 

AAPD is offering CE for the courses at Annual Session you were not able to attend. You have the opportunity to purchase and earn CE hours. Purchase the entire Annual Session package here!

Are you interested in what's happening globally with pediatric dentistry? Listen to this session and hear from experienced international pediatric dentists. Join 8 international dentists as they share their presentations.

Nabil Ouatik, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), MFDS RCPS(Glas) – Faculty lecturer, McGill University / Autotransplantation of Teeth: Digital Keys to Success for Pediatric Dentists, dr.ouatik@pediadent.ca 
Hey Ching Wong, BDS, MDS – Honorary Dental Officer, The University of Hong Kong / Validation of the Behaviour Profile Rating Scale (BPRS) in Assessing Dental Fear and Anxiety in Young Children, heyching611@gmail.com
Harsh Vyas, BDS.,MDS. – Head, Department of Dentistry, NH SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai / If You Find Yourself in a Hole, Stop Digging: Decision Making During Excavation of Deep Carious Lesions in Vital Teeth, drharshvyas@yahoo.com
Sara Werb, DDS – Pediatric Dentist, 123 Dentist/University of Toronto / What a Child’s Mouth is Really Saying About Toxic Stress?, sarabwerb@gmail.com
Harleen Kumar, BDSc, DCD – Head of Department, Paediatric Dentistry, Sydney Dental Hospital / OR or Not? Let's Manage the Rot! Addressing Early Childhood Caries in Australia through Chronic Disease Management, harleen.kumar@health.nsw.gov.au
Ninna E. Yuson, DDM, MS – Staff Specialist, Women’s and Children’s Hospital / Transitions: Graduating from Pediatric to Adult Dentistry, ninna@umich.edu
Mike J. Hubbard, BDS, COP, PhD – Professorial Fellow (Hon), The University of Melbourne / Getting to know The D3 Group and its Chalky Teeth Campaign, mike.hubbard@unimelb.edu.au
Eugenia D'A Henriquez-D'aquino, DDS MS – Associate Professor, University of Chile / Salivary Biomarkers and Their Importance for Early Childhood Caries Diagnosis, eugeniahd@gmail.com

Speaker:  Soni Stephen, BDS MDS Paed.Dent MRACDS(Paed/Dent) FRACDS – President Elect, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry

Speaker:  Tetiana Peshko – Pediatric dentist, Orthodontist, New Smile Dental Clinic

This session will provide an international perspective on management of the pediatric dental patient and meeting the expectation of the modern parent is a challenging yet extremely rewarding experience. Behavior management and complex restorative and endodontic procedures are an integral part of managing the pediatric dental patient. The attitude of parents towards traditional behavior management techniques and their expectations of restorative care and esthetic outcomes have changed considerably over recent times. This session will provide an international perspective on effective behavior management in pediatric dental patients, exploring current concepts and changing trends around the world. Attendees will also gain a detail insight into innovative clinical techniques and perspectives for achieving excellent outcomes while performing endodontics and restorative procedures including full coverage restorations on primary teeth.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an in depth understanding of current behavior management concepts and changing trends around the world.
• Learn innovative and effective clinical techniques in endodontic and restorative procedures in primary teeth.
• Understand how to effectively utilize behavior management techniques to achieve excellent clinical outcomes in the field of restorative dentistry.
• Meet the clinical and esthetic expectations of the modern child and their parents in a comfortable and caring environment

Speaker Contact: sonistephen71@gmail.com & tportho@ukr.net

Speaker:  David O. Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS – Pediatric Dental Attending, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

Speaker:  Leon Klempner, DDS, Cert.Orthodontics, Diplomate, ABO – Director of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dental Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Speaker:  Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS – Consultant, Execudent, Inc

We often hear about the exciting clinical applications for AI but what about the business value of adopting such technologies? How will it help my practice grow? Will patients care if I’m using AI? View this course on "Practical AI & Technology to Navigate Tomorrow's Dental Care System: Tools to Optimize Pediatric Dental Clinical Practice” to discover how emerging AI and technology can enhance pediatric dental care, streamline practice operations, and help differentiate your practice among local competitors. We’ll give you tangible tips you can take back to your marketing team to capitalize on the new tech you’re adopting for growth.

Speaker Contact: david.danesh@nationwidechildrens.org; leon.klempner@mountsinai.org; & execudent@msn.com

Speaker:  Ronald W. Kosinski, DMD – Clinical Director Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities, Pediatric Dental, NYU

A comprehensive review of pharmacology , drugs and drug regimens will be discussed, following that a review of the
the most common disabilities as well as some of the more common syndromes will be discussed. The last hour will be devoted to different Sedation techniques used to treat this patient population.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion the participants will have a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology drugs and drug regimens used to treat this patient population
• Upon completion the participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the most common disabilities as well as the more common syndromes we treat
• Upon completion the participants will have a common understanding of the different anesthesia regimes used to treat this patient population

Speaker Contact: rkosinski@nyu.edu

Speaker:  Elise W. Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH – Senior Associate Consultant , Mayo Clinic

Speaker:  Kerry A. Dove, DMD MS – Pediatric Dentist & Practice Owner, Concord Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker:  Hani Eid, DDS, MS. – President, Happy Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics

Embarking on a career as a pediatric dentist Is a journey filled with unique challenges, rewarding moments, and continuous growth. As professionals in the field, we often reflect on our early days and the invaluable knowledge we wish we had possessed when we began. Join us for an insightful panel discussion with three dynamic and experienced pediatric dentists. They will share their personal experiences, lessons learned, and the things they wish they had known when they started their careers in pediatric dentistry. This event is tailored for aspiring pediatric dentists, recent graduates, and anyone interested in the world of children's dental care.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe potential careers in pediatric dentistry and how to best explore the best options for yourself.
• Examine skill sets in residency and early career choices that may make a candidate successful in a career in pediatric dentistry.
• Reflect on lessons learned during a circuitous route to owning a private practice, working in a hospital and other career paths all while and staying involved in your community.

Speaker Contacts: elise.sarvas@gmail.com; kerry.dove@gmail.com; dr.eid@happykidsdentistry.com