Location: Grand Rapids Public Museum
Please join your colleagues for a very special event to recognize and thank MDA Foundation donors, grant recipients, scholarship recipients, and celebrates our collective impact! The event is open to all interested […]
Speaker: Mark Donaldson, BSP, ACPR, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHE
The opioid epidemic continues to impact health care, and dentistry plays a vital role in prevention. This evidence-based course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to […]
Speaker: Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
Human papilloma virus–related oral lesions are a growing concern in dentistry, requiring clinicians to confidently recognize, diagnose, and discuss them with patients. This interactive course reviews the oral manifestations […]
Speaker: Tamara Glenn
Location: Ballroom B, DeVos Place
Take a moment to reset yourself while attending Annual Session. These Wellness Breaks are designed to provide a 15-minute reset designed to help attendees manage daily stress with more […]
Speaker: April Callis-Birchmeier, PMP, CCMP, CSP
Dental practices thrive when communication, trust, and collaboration are strong, yet high-pressure environments can challenge teamwork. In this practical session, change management expert April Callis-Birchmeier shares strategies to strengthen dental […]
Location: DeVos Place
Fee: FREE
Need a moment of peace and quiet … a place to relax, rest, or even to focus on your spiritual being? Visit the prayer room. It will be available from 10 a.m. to […]
Speaker: Tamara Glenn
Location: Ballroom B, DeVos Place
Take a moment to reset yourself while attending Annual Session. These Wellness Breaks are designed to provide a 15-minute reset designed to help attendees manage daily stress with more […]
SPECIAL KEYNOTE
Speaker: Zonya Foco, RDN
Dental professionals face intense physical and emotional demands that can drain energy and reduce well-being. In this keynote, Zonya Foco delivers practical strategies and inspiration to help dentists, hygienists, assistants, and […]
Speakers: Robert Peskin, DDS; Lynda Farnen, JD
This risk management course, presented by the MDA-endorsed Dentists Choice professional liability program, is for the entire dental team and promotes a proactive approach to enhancing patient care […]
Speaker: Phil Nieto
Payment processing can be a deceptive and expensive service. Confusing costs, constantly increasing fees and opaque pricing structures can be hard for a successful practice to navigate. This course will explain which fees […]
Speaker: Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD
Maintaining OSHA compliance in the dental office is a shared responsibility that protects both patients and staff. This course provides an overview of key OSHA regulations and infection control […]
Speakers: Jayce Deain; Amanda Richards
Dental and orthodontic practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to administrative overload. This course explores how virtual assistants (VAs) and digital systems can streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support […]
Speaker: Vincent Messina
Location: DeVos Place, Hall C, Main Level
CE Credits: 0.75
Every dental practice loses revenue to problems that don’t show up on a P&L — the calls that go to voicemail after hours, the patients […]
Speaker: Jonelle Anamelechi, DDS, MSPH
This course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of lip and tongue ties, emphasizing anatomical, functional, and developmental considerations. Participants will learn to recognize signs and symptoms, conduct assessments, and […]
Speaker: April Callis-Birchmeier, PMP, CCMP, CSP
In today’s rapidly evolving environment, successful leadership requires adaptability, composure, and purpose. In this interactive session, change management expert April Callis-Birchmeier introduces the READY framework to help leaders navigate uncertainty […]
Speaker: Randall Dean, MBA, CVP
Feeling overwhelmed by endless emails, constant interruptions, and competing priorities? In this fast-paced and humorous session, productivity expert Randy Dean shares proven strategies to “find an extra hour” each day. Participants […]
Speaker: Zonya Foco, RDN
As dental professionals, maintaining focus, energy, and emotional balance is vital for patient care and personal well-being. This engaging session explores how everyday choices in nutrition, movement, and mindset can dramatically improve […]
Speaker: Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
Because the gastrointestinal tract is one continuous system beginning in the mouth, many GI disorders present with oral manifestations. This course takes participants on an engaging journey through the […]
The MDA will hold a Welcome Reception in the back of Exhibit Hall C on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 until 6 p.m. All passholders are invited! During the reception, complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided, […]
Speakers: CPR and More
This comprehensive CPR/AED course provides essential lifesaving training tailored for health care providers. Participants will gain hands-on experience in performing adult, child, and infant CPR, using an automated external defibrillator and managing choking […]
Speaker: Randall Dean, MBA, CVP
In today’s hyper-distracted world, constant “squirrels” — emails, texts, notifications, clutter, and interruptions — threaten productivity and focus. In this high-energy session, time and technology management expert Randy Dean, MBA, shares […]
Speaker: Cory Roletto, MBA
This course demystifies digital marketing for dental practices, helping attendees create effective strategies to attract and retain patients. Participants will learn how to evaluate vendors, optimize websites, leverage social media, and implement […]
Speaker: Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
Dentistry can take a toll on mental health — and it’s time to talk about it. In this candid and engaging program, Dr. Joshua Austin uses humor and insight to address […]
Speaker: Sean Murphy, JD
This engaging course explores contemporary ethical issues in dental practice, offering attendees practical options for addressing these challenges. Using real-world hypotheticals, participants will examine common dilemmas and consider multiple perspectives to enhance […]
Speaker: Elizabeth Gadioli
Unconscious attitudes and assumptions can unintentionally influence patient interactions, treatment decisions, and workplace culture. This interactive seminar explores the concept of implicit bias and its effects in both historical and modern health care […]
Location: DeVos Place
Fee: FREE
Need a moment of peace and quiet … a place to relax, rest, or even to focus on your spiritual being? Visit the prayer room. It will be available from 10 a.m. to […]
Speaker: Linda Kane
This seminar is a practical course for dentists, office managers, and treatment coordinators who want to strengthen billing accuracy and improve insurance outcomes. Participants will learn to identify common coding and documentation errors, […]
Speaker: Rachel S. Sinacola, DDS, MS
This course provides an in-depth review of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions, developed by the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology. […]
Speaker: Tamara Glenn
Location: Ballroom B, DeVos Place
Take a moment to reset yourself while attending Annual Session. These Wellness Breaks are designed to provide a 15-minute reset designed to help attendees manage daily stress with more […]
SPECIAL KEYNOTE
Speaker: Sam Goodwin
Uncertainty isn’t just inevitable — it’s a hidden opportunity for growth and innovation. In this course, Sam Goodwin shares powerful strategies to help leaders and teams adapt, stay focused, and thrive […]
Speaker: Tricia Casasanta
This life-changing presentation is a must for you, your associates, and your practice. Many practices either feel victimized by the PPO plans they participate with or do not know which plans to credential […]
Speaker: Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDICP, FACD
This essential infection control update reviews CDC guidelines and OSHA standards to help dental professionals minimize risks to patients, staff, and themselves. The course emphasizes the science behind infection […]
Speaker: Vincent Messina
Location: DeVos Place, Hall C, Main Level
CE Credits: 0.75
Every dental practice loses revenue to problems that don’t show up on a P&L — the calls that go to voicemail after hours, the patients […]
Speaker: Rachel S. Sinacola, DDS, MS
Working in dentistry is rewarding but physically and mentally demanding. Long hours, repetitive motions, and awkward positions can cause strain and tension. This interactive course teaches simple chairside yoga poses […]
Speaker: Cory Roletto, MBA
A dental practice’s reputation is critical to its success. This course examines the latest trends in online reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Healthgrades, teaching participants how to manage, […]
Featuring: The Comedy Project’s Joe Anderson and Kristin Hirsch
Workshops with The Comedy Project provide a fun, non-threatening way for groups to explore the principles of improv. Through engaging, interactive activities, participants play, connect, and […]
Speaker: Sean Murphy, JD
This course explores pathways to leadership for dental professionals, offering practical strategies to enhance skills and expand influence. Participants will learn how to develop leadership abilities within their dental practice and engage […]
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Raise a glass and celebrate with MDA President Dr. Cheri Newman at Runway on Tap! This high-energy evening blends Grand Rapids’ craft-beer culture with runway flair for a one-of-a-kind celebration of style […]
SPECIAL KEYNOTE BREAKFAST
Speaker: Lindsay Tarpley
Go for Gold: Teamwork, Toughness, and Tenacity is an inspiring keynote that unlocks the mindset and strategies behind Olympic-level success. Drawing from real-world experiences in elite competition, Lindsay Tarpley reveals how […]
Speaker: CPR and More
This comprehensive CPR/AED course provides essential lifesaving training tailored for health care providers. Participants will gain hands-on experience in performing adult, child, and infant CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and managing […]
Speaker: William E. Mason, DDS, MS
You are not in the dental business — you are in the people business doing dentistry! This engaging and lighthearted course explores how mindset, structure, and vision shape both professional […]
Speaker: Richard Madow, DDS
Creating patients who say “yes,” refer friends, and consistently reappoint begins with delivering a memorable experience from the first phone call to the final smile. This interactive course uses humor, music, and […]
Speaker: Richard Madow, DDS
Join Dr. Rich Madow for a high-energy, interactive session designed to transform your dental practice. Using humor, music, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to overcome workflow challenges, improve team dynamics, […]
Speaker: Linda Dobis, DDS
When possible, saving a natural tooth is often the best option. This course explores the role of crown lengthening in preserving teeth, improving esthetics, and supporting prosthetic success. Attendees will learn how […]