Saturday Program

Attendance is limited. First-come, first-served. Lunch will be provided in the meeting room. 

Supported by an in-kind grant from Noris Medical

This intensive hands-on workshop with Dr. Dan Holtzclaw provides participants with a practical roadmap for the surgical placement of zygomatic and pterygoid implants. Through guided exercises on anatomical models, attendees will gain confidence in identifying anatomical landmarks, planning surgical approaches, and executing placement techniques with precision.

The session combines clinical insight with hands-on practice, bridging the gap between theory and application. Participants will leave with an improved ability to plan and perform remote anchorage implant procedures safely and effectively, while also understanding prosthetic considerations that drive long-term success.

 

Anatomical models will be provided for hands-on practice.

 

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) demonstrate proper surgical incision design and implant positioning for zygomatic and pterygoid implants using anatomical models; 2) evaluate anatomical challenges and apply strategies to reduce complications during remote anchorage procedures; and 3) integrate prosthetic considerations into surgical planning to enhance predictability and functional outcomes.

2026 Award Ceremony Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Robert Vogel, DDS

Foundation Research Grants
Mehrdad Favagehi, DDS, MS

Best Clinical Innovations
Joseph Kan, DDS, MS

Best Oral Research
Joseph Kan, DDS, MS

Best ePoster
Joseph Kan, DDS, MS

Emerging Leader Award
Joseph Fiorellini, DMD, DMSc

William R. Laney Award
Joseph Fiorellini, DMD, DMSc

Distinguished Awards
Joseph Fiorellini, DMD, DMSc

Master / Diplomates
Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD

Fellows
Robert Vogel, DDS

Raffle
Robert Vogel, DDS
 

Moderator: Joan-Otomo Corgel, DDS, MPH

The Closing Symposium is partially funded by the Nobel Biocare Brånemark Osseointegration Fund through the generous support of the Osseointegration Foundation. 

Moderators: Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA and Amerian Sones, DMD, MS

This program is geared towards Dental Hygienists and and other interested office staff. This session is included with the general meeting registration or invite your office staff for the day.

Dental implant therapy is now the standard of care for patients with missing teeth. As the number of implant cases increases, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the signs, stages and risk factors associated with peri-implant diseases. This course emphasizes evidence-based strategies and explores optimal protocols for maintaining implant health. Participants will learn to identify early warning signs of peri-implant breakdown, receive practical guidance on using proper instrumentation, and understand how systemic diseases can adversely affect long-term peri-implant health.

 

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) acknowledge specific recare protocols to effectively maintain dental implant-supported restorations from single tooth to full-arch restorations; 2) identify the signs, stages, and risk factors of peri-implant disease; 3) review the appropriate implant maintenance instruments, including both hand and power tools; and 4) apply evidence-based prevention strategies and techniques to enhance patient compliance and treatment success.

The Speaker Ready Room is located in Room 304 of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will be open for meeting presenters to preview and upload their presentations. 

All general session speakers must check into the Speaker Ready Room at least six hours before the start of their session. 

ePoster presenters should utilize the help desk near the ePosters in Exhibit Hall A (Concourse Level).

Contemporary Approaches to Crestal Sinus Elevation

Presenter:
Wahn Khang, DMD

Immediate Prosthetic Socket Preservation in Esthetic Zone

Presenter:
Giovanni B. Menchini Fabris, DDS

TETRANITE^® - An Injectable Superflue for a Body of Bone Repair Applications

Presenters:
Alan Pollck, DDS
Brian Hess, MBA

Supported by an in-kind grant from Maxxeus Dental

Advancements in hard tissue augmentation techniques will be presented to highlight the use of bio-absorbable membranes, various stabilization techniques, and the use of biologics to enhance the handling of our regenerative materials and improve surgical outcomes. A special focus on defect morphology and anatomic limitations that must be considered will also be discussed in detail. 

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) describe how to successfully satisfy the requirements for predictable hard tissue augmentation; 2) implement a variety of techniques to stabilize the graft membrane complex dependent on the anatomy and morphology of the defect being treated; and 3) recognize various protocols to achieve normal anatomic contours and stable treatment outcomes following regenerative procedures. 

Admission is by badge only.