A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR DENTISTRY:

HOW AI CREATES BETTER CARE, BIGGER PROFITS, AND HAPPIER DENTISTS

 MR. BRIAN CARTER

Brian Carter is a popular speaker and bestselling author selected to be IBM Futurist and recognized by LinkedIn as “an expert you should listen to.” In his 24 years of business success, Brian has worked with organizations of all sizes, including Microsoft, NBC, Salesforce, JP Morgan, Humana and The U.S. Army. His frequent media appearances include Bloomberg TV, ABC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, AdWeek and The New York Times.

A trusted expert and influencer for a decade, Brian has taught 150,000 students in topics including sales, generational differences, social media, customer service, leadership, teamwork and marketing. He has 500,000 online fans and reaches an overall audience of over 5 million people each year. Brian’s ideas and insights come from 24 years of trailblazing work in the modern business world, up-to-date experience and deep case-studies. His hands-on, consultative and speaking work with 100’s of companies in 42 industries means you get unrivaled expertise by collaborating with him.

Brian’s business experience, cutting-edge insights, and stand-up comedy background culminate in a keynote speaker and trainer who leaves every audience entertained, motivated and armed with powerful strategies and tactics.

“ALMOST COUNTS IN HORSESHOES AND GRENADES”

 DR. SETH SALIMA

Seth T. Salima is a man of continued excellence. As a member of the Doctor’s Exchange of Arizona, P.C. he has been practicing optometry for over 12 years. A recipient of the Doctors of Excellence Award in 2024 he continues to serve his community with dedication and diligence. Seth has also earned a title as a Collegiate All-American at Arizona State University. His Olympic pursuits eventually led him to the stages of the Cirque Du Soleil and was voted one of the Fittest Men of Florida. He strives to maintain a balance between mind, body, and spirit. The mantra for his life is that “Fun and Mental are Fundamental.”

DR. TIM GROSS

Dr. Timothy Gross graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 and completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Allegheny General Hospital in 1993. He practiced in Pittsburgh for 17 years before relocating to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in 2009. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Gross was president of the Pittsburgh Academy of Dentistry and on the Peer Review and Patient Relations Committee of Western Pennsylvania. He also was a senior staff member at Allegheny General Hospital, a level one trauma hospital, where he remains on staff lecturing to hospital residents.
Dr. Gross is a Fellow and Clinical Instructor of Physiologic Orthodontics at the Las Vegas Institute and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine. He is on the Board of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. Dr. Gross’ practices on Hilton Head Island focuses on orthodontics, Physiologic Based Dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sleep apnea, and mercury- free dentistry.
Dr. Timothy Gross does not have relevant financial relationships with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services related to the content of LVI courses.

MR. RUSTY CURTIS

Rusty Curtis is the CEO of DentalCMO and author of The Book on Dental Marketing. Rusty has over 30 years of marketing and entrepreneurial experience. It all started when he was seven years old. He would craft different paper airplane models and sell them at recess to his schoolmates. His various enterprises continued throughout middle school, high school, and college, where he graduated from one of the top advertising programs in the country — Brigham Young University. Rusty worked and consulted in several fields, ultimately choosing to launch DentalCMO in 2011 to focus exclusively on the dental industry. (By this point he had determined that dentists were his favorite professionals to work with.) Since then, Rusty and his team have helped dental practices around the globe produce hundreds of millions in revenue. 

Rusty is a consummate strategist — as well as a gifted speaker and educator. He possesses a rare knack for anticipating market dynamics and building creative solutions to achieve desired outcomes. In fact, the late Steven Covey once called Rusty a “quintessential initiator.” 

Rusty, his wonderful wife, and their bright and energetic kids enjoy living in the rugged beauty of the Utah Mountains. One of his greatest aspirations is to be like Santa Clause when he grows up. 

IMPLEMENTING MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY IN A PHYSIOLOGIC BASED DENTAL OFFICE

MS. AIDA BOSNJAK, RDH, OMT, BBPI

Aida Bosnjak graduated Dental Hygiene School in 2001, Nursing School in 1989, and studied extensively with TBI, AOMT, LVI, IAOM in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Therapy since 2008.  Aida is also certified in Buteyko Breathing Techniques and Dental Sleep Medicine for RDH. Aida is a TBI ambassador, Affiliate, and graduate of prestigious TBI MYOmasterminds program.

Aida’s passion to help patients be pain free and as healthy as possible drives her to explore the newest technologies and techniques while also learning about cutting edge research and recommendations in the  field of physiologic dentistry, TMJD, OMD and airway health.

For the past 23 years Aida has been part of Lake Forest Smiles, an airway focused, physiologic based dental office where she established a Myofunctional Department in 2015 and has successfully treated many patients of all ages, starting with just born babies. Aida is currently Director of Operations at Lake Forest Smiles.  In the last few years, Aida has been speaking nationally on importance of recognizing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders  Implementation of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Dental Offices.  In addition, Aida is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association, American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry, American Laser Study Club and Tongue Tie Professionals Club.  In her spare time, Aida enjoys nature, cooking, traveling and exploring  different cultures with her family.

In addition, Aida is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association, American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry, and American Laser Study Club. She is also The Breathe Institute Ambassador. In her spare time Aida loves taking long walks and enjoys nature. Cooking, traveling and exploring different cultures with her family is another passion of hers!

Synopsis:

In this lecture you will understand how important it is to recognize Orofacial Myofunctional and Breathing disorders.  Aida will also discuss the importance of implementing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in A Physiologic Based Dental Office.  She will connect the dots between OMDs, TMJD, OSA and Orofacial Development, prepare you why it is important to take and interpret CBCT’s, deliver and interpret Sleep Tests and talk about the overall effects of Oral Tethered Tissue on  Orofacial Development, TMJD and OSA.   Aida will help you recognize when it is appropriate to treat oral tethered tissue, go over Case Studies Presentations as well as Orthodontic treatments and OMT.

Finally you will discuss OMT’s impact on successful treatment of TMJD/OSA and why it is important to collaborate with other medical professional in achieving long lasting success of OMT, TMJD and OSA treatments

SYNOPSIS:

In this lecture you will understand how important it is to recognize Orofacial Myofunctional and Breathing disorders. Aida will also discuss the importance of implementing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in A Physiologic Based Dental Office. She will connect the dots between OMDs, TMJD, OSA and Orofacial Development, prepare you why it is important to take and interpret CBCT’s, deliver and interpret Sleep Tests and talk about the overall effects of Oral Tethered Tissue on Orofacial Development, TMJD and OSA. Aida will help you recognize when it is appropriate to treat oral tethered tissue, go over Case Studies Presentations as well as Orthodontic treatments and OMT.

Finally you will discuss OMT’s impact on successful treatment of TMJD/OSA and why it is important to collaborate with other medical professional in achieving long lasting success of OMT, TMJD and OSA treatments

The Educational Objectives of this Lecture are for the participant to be able to:

* Discuss how to recognize and successfully treat Orofacial Myofunctional
  Disorders
* Discuss implementing OMT in Physiologic Based Dental Office using
   technology you already have
* Discuss how to collaborate with other professionals for a successful treatment
   outcomes

MAP TALKS

DR. FELIPE BAUER

“Felipe Bauer graduated from the University of Arizona cum laude and with honors as a Veterinary Science major and a minor in Astronomy. After interning in a small animal hospital and at the Reid Park Zoo, he decided to change his sights to human dentition, even though observing an elephant dental extraction was quite fascinating! He attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and returned home to practice dentistry in his hometown of Tucson. He was fortunate enough to spend the first two years in an LVI trained office, where he learned much about physiologic dentistry and ultimately completed the coursework to earn his LVI fellowship. He is currently working as a staff dentist at the local dental center of the Pascua Yaqui Native American reservation, serving a beautiful community with important cultural significance in the Southern Arizona region. He remains passionate about pursuing the highest quality of dentistry with modern technological advancements, taking courses at CDOCS on digital scanning, milling, and printing. He one day looks to create the premier physiologic practice in Tucson, inspired by the LVI faculty who have set an incredible standard to aspire to.”

DR DOUG HANSON 

Dr. Douglas Hanson graduated from The University of Toronto in 1992, he was awarded The Canadian Dental Association’s Presidents award, and was also inducted into the OKU dental honor society. Upon graduation he began to practice in his Northern Ontario home town. Most would not believe that a full service comprehensive restorative practice could develop in such a small town. Dr. Hanson has continually embraced challenges such as this and is proud of the outcome. He has utilized the knowledge and leadership of his mentors particularly his LVI family to help realize his goals. Dr. Hanson became an LVI fellow in 2014 and has continued to feed his thirst for knowledge ever since. He ultimately strives to be a positive influence in the people’s lives he touches.

DR. AMY CRARY

Born and raised in Stuart, Florida, Dr. Amy Crary graduated with her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. She continued her education at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where she graduated with High Honors, earning her Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2002. Dr. Amy began attending courses at the globally-recognized Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) in 2004, and had completed the Core Curriculum by 2006. She continued to advance her education through many of the other courses at LVI, with particular interest in the areas of orthodontics, TMD and OSA, and has earned a Fellowship with LVI. She also completed a mini-residency in TMD and earned a Fellowship through the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Amy founded her practice in Stuart in 2004, and has been performing complex restorative procedures and treating TMD patients for 20 years. Dr. Amy has always had a particular interest in health, nutrition and well-being, and when she isn’t seeing patients, you may find her reading a good book, cooking a healthy meal, or exercising. She has completed numerous century (100 mile) bike rides, and she loves pushing herself to remain fit and active. She serves her community as Secretary of the Board of the local YMCA, and volunteers her dental services to those in need whenever possible. Dr. Amy loves spending time with her husband, Marcelo, twins, Ben and Emily, and daughter, Luciana. She and her husband enjoy traveling with (and without!) their children, in the hopes that they get to experience as much of the world as possible.

INCORPORATING BIOPAK AND TSCAN INTO YOUR CONSULTS. NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS AND COMPREHENSIVE TMD EXAMS

DR. JOE BARTON 

Dr. Barton received his college and doctor of medical dentistry degree from the University of Florida in 1986. Immediately following graduation, he worked as an associate for one year in Jacksonville, Florida. In October of 1987, Dr. Barton opened his solo dental practice in Jacksonville. Following a course taken in 1995 at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), Dr. Barton slowly began to transition his general dentistry practice into a practice that focused on aesthetic dentistry. Later, in 2001, Dr. Barton built and moved into a brand new office that helped further transition the practice into comprehensive neuromuscular aesthetic dentistry. He is a graduate of and instructor with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). He also has achieved the LVI Mastership award. He teaches dentists from all over the world in the latest treatments for cosmetic dentistry, full mouth reconstruction and neuromuscular occlusion. Dr. Barton is affiliated with many dental organizations; AGD, AACD, FDA, ICCMO, as well many local affiliations. He is a frequent speaker to many study groups and associations.

AI IN DENTISTRY: WILL IT REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PRACTICE?

DR. LINA ALBITAR

SPONSORED BY: BEAMREADERS

Born and raised in the Midwest, Dr. Albitar received her undergraduate and dental degrees from Marquette University. She practiced dentistry for 10 years and owned her private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her interest in radiology and technology led her to complete a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, in New York.  Additionally, she earned a MS in Biomedical Sciences from Stony Brook with her focus on Artificial Intelligence in detecting unobturated MB2 canals on CBCT images. Passionate about advanced technology, she continues to work with others on using artificial intelligence in dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and International Association for Dental Research.

She is honored to be working with exceptional radiologists and a progressive team, like BeamReaders. Besides radiology, her other passion is spending time with her three young children, husband, and traveling.

LECTURE TBD

DR. BRIAN HARRIS 

SPONSORED BY : WILLIAMS DENTAL LAB 

Dr. Brian Harris is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and a practicing dentist in Phoenix, AZ. With a passion for technology and cosmetic dentistry his unique process has transformed the smiles of patients from all over the world. His ability to see things differently has helped thousands of doctors transform their dental practices and do more of the dentistry they love to do.

PREPLESS VENEERS

DR. BRIAN HARRIS 

SPONSORED BY : WILLIAMS DENTAL LAB 

Dr. Brian Harris is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and a practicing dentist in Phoenix, AZ. With a passion for technology and cosmetic dentistry his unique process has transformed the smiles of patients from all over the world. His ability to see things differently has helped thousands of doctors transform their dental practices and do more of the dentistry they love to do.

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THE GAME-WINNING 3

MR. DAVE DAVLIN

Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea— and even to the world-famous Branson Strip— “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records.

Dave began to hone his speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national speaker in the public schools across America. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message, he was instrumental in the fight for education and against drugs. At the advice of friends working in corporate America, Dave began to develop presentations for the corporate and association market and the rest is history. He now speaks at numerous corporate and associational conferences each year. From public school students to CEOs, Dave’s message has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.

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