The CE You Need.
The Conversations You Don’t Get Anywhere Else.

Please note there are two parts to this lecture.

Sessions 1, 3 - PART 1 (Lecture)

Sessions 2, 4 - PART 2 (Lecture & Hands-On)

Silver Diamine Fluoride and SMART restorations have been growing in interest in dentistry. Many courses exist where these topics are discussed. This course is different. The learners drive the bus. What is it YOU want to talk about? We will have topics on a slide Jeopardy Style, and the learners will pick which ones we talk about. Learners will keep choosing topics until the time runs out. Learning Objectives covered will vary based on what learners pick.

Learning Objectives:

*will vary based on topics chosen by learners

• Understand the basic science behind SDF and Glass Ionomer
• Be aware of various protocols, with SDF and Glass Ionomer
• Understand partial caries removal
• Indications and contraindications for SDF/SMART
• See Case Examples in adult populations
• Learn other topical medicament options

This hands-on course trains pediatric dentists in sedation emergencies, airway management, and emergency scenario mock drills using simulation mannequins and real-world scenarios, with a focus on early recognition, airway support, team communication, and initial emergency response.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to identify and direct the appropriate emergency protocols for sedation-related and medical emergencies in the pediatric dental office.
• Learn to evaluate airway compromise and select appropriate airway management interventions during pediatric sedation emergencies.
• Learn to lead and assess emergency mock drills to reinforce decision-making, communication, and initial emergency response in the office setting.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting from an optional add-on to a core element of pediatric dental practice. This session explores five dimensions of AI adoption: evidence, regulation and policy, education, efficiency, and patient-centered care. It unpacks the meaning of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for dental AI companies, which must meet rigorous performance and risk-assessment criteria, demonstrate clinical validation, secure pre-market approval, and adhere to continuous post-market surveillance. The session also shows how AI-generated population data can reveal previously invisible patterns in oral health disease burden and scores, as well as disease progression. AI is already being integrated into dental curricula to enhance procedural accuracy and personalized feedback, calibrating students for technology-enabled practice. Early academic adopters report measurable efficiency gains—consistent diagnostics, streamlined documentation, and improved case acceptance through visual communication. At its core, AI supports a more patient-centered approach. Color-coded overlays transform radiographs into images that parents can understand, strengthening provider-patient trust. AI-enabled oral health scores can further empower families with actionable prevention insights and transparent records that build trust. By engaging with these tools now, pediatric dentists can position their practices for sustainable success in an AI-enabled dental landscape.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the FDA clearance process for dental AI, including performance and risk-assessment criteria, clinical validation, pre-market approval, and post-market surveillance.
• Describe how AI-generated patient-level data can contribute to the evidence base for pediatric dentistry by revealing patterns in disease burden, oral health scores, and disease progression.
• Identify how AI is being integrated into dental education curricula to enhance procedural accuracy and provide personalized feedback for students.
• Evaluate the practice-efficiency benefits of AI adoption, such as consistent diagnostics, streamlined documentation, and improved case acceptance through visual communication.
• Apply AI-powered visualization tools—such as color-coded overlays—to enhance shared decision-making with parents and build trust through transparent, easily understood radiographic findings.
• Develop a strategic framework for technology adoption in your practice that balances evidence, efficiency, and patient-centered care, positioning your practice for long-term success in an AI-enabled dental landscape.

Many clinicians have experienced the child whose airway appears larger than at the start of treatment, yet improvements in sleep, breathing, behavior, regulation, or overall function have not occurred as expected. This presentation explores why structural change alone does not always create physiologic change.

Through clinical cases and discussion, participants will examine the relationship between airway development, structural balance, nervous system regulation, and resilience. The goal is not simply to create a larger airway, but to better understand the whole child and the conditions that support lasting health, function, and thriving.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize why increased airway size does not always correlate with improved function, breathing, sleep, or behavior.
• Identify structural patterns that may influence long-term stability and treatment outcomes.
• Describe the relationship between airway development, nervous system regulation, and resilience.
• Recognize clinical signs of dysregulation that may affect growth, development, and response to treatment.
• Apply a broader whole-child perspective when evaluating and supporting children with airway concerns.

Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) has long been associated with breastfeeding and speech concerns, but current research reveals its broader impact on sleep, airway development, and long-term health. This keynote presentation, “The Plot Behind the TOT: What’s Hot and What’s Not” explores the evolving landscape of diagnosis, treatment, and interdisciplinary care. Attendees will gain an updated understanding of how restricted tongue mobility contributes to sleep-disordered breathing and craniofacial growth, as well as how collaborative care models drive better outcomes.

Using a “hot vs. not” framework, this session will highlight what’s working in the field — evidence-based screening, team-based care, functional training, and outcome tracking — while calling out outdated or ineffective practices such as “snip and send,” guesswork assessments, and isolated treatment approaches. Practical pearls on integrating tongue tie evaluation into daily practice will be shared, along with strategies to enhance leadership, teamwork, and patient communication.

Attendees will leave with a clear sense of direction: what to adopt, what to avoid, and how to better serve patients by combining clinical excellence with collaborative care. This presentation blends research, real-world cases, and practice growth strategies in an engaging, memorable format

Learning Objectives:

• Identify clinical signs and symptoms of sleep and airway issues in pediatric and adult patients.
• Evaluate the role of multidisciplinary collaboration (dental, medical, therapy-based) in optimizing outcomes for tongue-tie treatment.
• Compare effective and ineffective approaches to tongue-tie management, including assessment, release, aftercare, and functional therapy.
• Apply practical strategies for integrating tongue-tie and airway-focused care into daily practice, including patient communication, team training, and referral-building.

Breakout Session 3

Foundations of Intraosseous Anesthesia

Learning Objectives

• Describe the biological principles and clinical indications for intraosseous anesthesia.
• Explain the clinical workflow for successful intraosseous anesthesia using computer-controlled delivery systems.
• Identify appropriate patient and procedure selection for intraosseous anesthesia.
• Recognize common technique errors and implement strategies to achieve more predictable, profound anesthesia.
• Integrate intraosseous anesthesia into routine restorative, endodontic, pediatric, and emergency dental procedures.

Breakout Session 4

Advanced Intraosseous Anesthesia

Learning Objectives

• Refine injection technique to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient comfort.
• Apply advanced clinical decision-making when selecting intraosseous anesthesia for complex restorative, endodontic, surgical, and pediatric procedures.
• Troubleshoot anesthetic failures and modify technique to improve clinical outcomes.
• Understand advanced features and clinical applications of the QuickSleeper system.
• Demonstrate increased proficiency through expanded hands-on training with all three delivery systems.
• Develop greater confidence managing challenging anesthetic situations through case-based learning and practical application.