Speakers
TownieTalks
18 minutes. That’s how much time speakers have to convince you to attend their sessions. It’s
like appetizers before the main course.
TownieTalks Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Michael Abernathy
- Dr. John Kanca
- Mark Dilatush and Howie Horrocks
- Dr. Louis Malcmacher
- Dr. John Nosti
- Dr. Howard Farran
- Dr. Ed McLaren
- Dr. Sameer Puri
- Dr. Allen Honigman
- Dr. Carl Misch
- Dr. Jason Smithson
Clinical Dentistry Speakers
Dr. Michael Falkel
Buffering Local Anesthetic Hits Its Stride
This course covers the science of local anesthesia and the factors that contribute to inconsistent anesthetic
performance and the body’s buffering systems that neutralize local anesthetic injections.
Dr. Allen Honigman
LANAP/LAPIP: Redefining the Treatment of Periodontal Disease and Peri-Implantitis
LANAP or laser assisted new attachment procedure allows for the treatment of periodontal disease by following
the basic tenants of biology, regeneration and wound healing.
Dr. John Kanca
Restorative Potpourri
Place the finest restorations with the fewest difficulties by following principles of adhesion, sealing of crown
preparations, treatment of tooth pain and post-op sensitivity.
Dr. David Kimmel
Botox and Dermal Fillers in Dentistry – A Growing Trend
Botox and dermal fillers are a growing trend in the general dental practice. Learn the training needs, routine
procedures, practice integration and return on investment.
Dr. Louis Malcmacher
Does Your Face Hurt? Treating Frontline TMJ and Myofacial Pain for Every
Dental Practice
Many patients have some mild to moderate level of facial pain, whether it is from headaches, migraines,
stress, occlusion or TMJ dysfunction. This course presents a diagnostic dilemma for most dentists.
Dr. Edward McLaren
Hot Topics in Aesthetics, Dental Ceramics and Adhesives
McLaren presents current all-ceramic systems from selection criteria to application in veneer, inlay, onlay,
crown and implant. Adhesives and shades will be discussed as well.
Dr. Carl Misch
Key Implant Positions
In every treatment plan for missing multiple teeth there are key implant positions, which are most important,
related to biomechanics. Misch presents the four guidelines to determine these positions.
Dr. John Nosti
Why Did I Get Out of Bed Today?: Tales from a Comprehensive Dentist
Failures in dentistry are reality. Nosti discusses case failures and explains the emotional and mental strain
placed on the practitioner.
Dr. Jason Smithson
The Dentist as an Artist-Technician
There is an art to the anterior direct composite. Smithson describes the protocol required to produce a
Class IV restoration that is invisible to the human eye. He also explains posterior composite resin restorations.
Dr. Josh Wren
Pediatric Dental Pearls
Pediatric dental procedures are often misunderstood by dental practitioners. These topics include space maintenance,
local anesthesia, full coverage restorations for posterior and anterior teeth and pulp therapy for the primary
dentition.
New Dentist Speakers
Dr. Scott Cairns
Co-discovery: It’s Not About You, Doc
Dental school taught us to be the expert. It didn’t teach us what to do when patients don’t believe us, or
how to get patients to want dentistry. Co-discovery is a predictable and easily learned technique that will
engage patients and move them toward more significant dentistry quickly.
Dr. Cari Callaway-Nelson
Life as a Young Dentist: How to be Successful in the Real World
We learned the science and art in dental school, now we need to master leadership and influence. Learn why
these non-clinical skills are essential to a successful and thriving career as a dentist in the real world.
Dr. Sonny Chokka
You Want Case Acceptance? Then Make Your Case!
This course is designed to help young dentists learn effective patient communication techniques for greater
case acceptance.
Dr. Todd Cockrell
Jumpstart Your Career: Begin Your Career with the End in Mind
When you jumpstart your career correctly you will compete at a level the masses don’t even realize exists,
and they will never be able to catch you. This session helps you set your course right.
Dr. Dhaval Patel
Same-day Dentistry: Integration of CAD/CAM Technology in Your Office
CEREC Omnicam helps you provide same-day service to your patients, which leads to word-of-mouth referrals
and builds a successful practice.
Dr. Scott Sauer
Get Ahead of the Crowd with Digitally Designed Implants
Learn about the placement and restoration of single posterior implants utilizing cone beam and
CAD/CAM technology.
Team and Practice Development Speakers
Dr. Michael Abernathy
From the Hunger Games to the Super General Dental Practice
Learning the secrets of the Super General Dental Practice can help your practice thrive regardless of the economy.
Highly productive, profitable practices are not an accident. There is a very precise, predictable way to grow
a practice to any level you want.
Jen Butler
Clear Your Plate: Stress Producers and Effective Coping Methods
Dental professionals’ jobs are highly stressful. Learn about the types of stress, how distress decreases performance
and what effective coping mechanisms you can use in your office – and with your team – to manage
stress for everyone.
Tim Lott
Buying A Dental Practice – There’s More to it than the Price
This presentation is designed to educate the prospective buyer on how to approach the financial aspects of
buying a dental practice.
Sandy Pardue
Winning Strategies to Beat the Odds
This course will provide strategies to help attendees overcome common challenges and barriers they face in
their practices. Participants will learn how to increase profitability while gaining control over their schedule and
practice productivity.
Dr. Leonard Tau
The Tao of 21st Century Marketing: Using the Power of the Internet to Grow
Your Practice
Building and maintaining an online reputation can make or break your practice success. This course is
an overview of the various ways to make your practice stand out to those who are searching.
Jason Wood
How to Grow, Manage and Sell Your Dental Practice
This course takes an in-depth view of bringing in an associate and protecting your patient base, as well as how
to plan for either a partial sale or a full transition of your dental practice in an effort to educate the individual
dentist on the business side of being a dentist.
CAD/CAM & Digital Impressioning Speakers
Dr. Robert Conte
Restoring Implants with Your CEREC System
An overview of the several different techniques available to restore implants easily and predictably with
CEREC. From stock abutments to screw-retained crowns to custom e.max abutments and everything in between.
Dr. Todd Ehrlich
CEREC One-Visit Veneer Strategies
2014 brings a lot of advancements in the CEREC software and new materials. How do they impact completing
a cosmetic makeover in one visit? This course presents techniques clinically and within the software
that will make the process easier, predictable and produce a better outcome.
Dr. Sameer Puri
Updates in CEREC for 2014
This presentation will review the new and exciting features of the CEREC software and hardware over the
last 12 months. Puri will go through the important aspects of what makes CEREC one of the most valuable
pieces of technology in a dental office.
Dr. Michael Skramstad
Virtual Articulation and Tooth Replacement
This presentation will cover the theory behind Virtual Articulation – how it works, when to use it and why
it is accurate. Also discussed will be advanced tooth replacement options with the new V4.2 software. This
includes milled e.max CAD custom abutments, resin bonded bridges and full contour bridges.
Dental Hygiene Speakers
Sarah Cottingham
The Indispensable Team
A growing practice is created by an indispensable team! Learn what makes one. Individuals and teams will
hear about the elements that make the difference.
Daniel Lopez
Hygiene Management of Patients with STIs
Practical treatment of patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a complex issue and might conflict
with outdated guidelines. This presentation will offer guidance and a comprehensive approach to treating a
highly underserved population.
Trisha O’Hehir
More to Mouth Breathing than Anterior Gingivitis
Mouth breathing doesn’t look good, but more importantly it leads to all kinds of afflictions. A simple fivestep
screening process identifies factors affecting nasal breathing and three essential actions taken by dental professionals
will help switch mouth breathers back to nasal breathing.
Doug Perry
Landing a Great Job in a Tough Market
Unemployment continues to run high and competition for jobs is stiff. Learn about some incredible tools
to help you land that first or next job.
Julie Seager
The Wonder of Xylitol
Dental decay is still considered to be the most common, chronic infectious disease in children ages 5-17.
Consider the realistic approach of xylitol.
Lisa Weber
Secrets of the $600,000 Hygienist
Transform your hygiene department into a five-star hygiene machine. Learn how to better serve your
patients, use the latest technology to diagnose disease and work smarter, not harder, while becoming exponentially
more profitable.
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