Dr. William Baker, DMD is known for being a defenseman of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Gold winning Hockey team. He scored the last-minute goal forcing a 2-2 tie with Sweden in the opening game. This tie allowed the U.S. Hockey Team to eventually advance to the medal round. You can find Baker’s #6 jersey from the famed “Miracle on Ice” on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. He went on to play professional hockey from 1980-1084. In addition to his hockey achievements, many of us in the dentistry world know him as

Dr. William Baker, a retired Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon from Minnesota.

• Keynote Address: “From the Rink to the Office, to the OR”
  8am-9am
  CE Hours: 1 Practice Management

Learn how Dr. Baker’s experiences from those famous Lake Placid Olympic games helped shape his career as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
                                                                                                                                            

Beverly Kennedy, RDH, MA, Prof Emeritus Beverly taught at USD Dental Hygiene for 42 years, retiring in 2017. During that time, she taught radiology, medical-dental emergencies, pharmacology and was also in clinic. Since then, she has filled in at the department and provided dental hygiene treatment at Mike Durfee State Penitentiary until Fall of 2021. This semester, she is teaching pharmacology at the Dental Hygiene Department. Through USD, Beverly provided the radiology certification for assistants from its inception in 1985 to 2017. She remains an AHA BLS Instructor.

Carissa Regnerus RDH MA, Associate Professor Carissa began her career as an educator at USD Dental Hygiene in 2001. In addition to clinical instruction, she teaches courses in Local Anesthesia, Dental Materials, Nutrition, Embryology/Histology, Community Dentistry, and serves as the department’s Interprofessional Education champion. Carissa has served on several medical missions including two trips to Guatemala. She assists students with their clinical radiographs and has assisted in several radiology certification courses.

“Radiology Review 2022”
9:30 am to 11:30 am
CE Hours: 2 Radiology 
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Joshua Austin, DDS is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He maintains a full-time restorative dentistry private practice, is a published author and lectures nationally on restorative dentistry and reputation management. His approach to his “Pearls for your Practice” column is a fresh approach to today’s commercial driven dental journalism. Dr. Austin has been honored with several awards during his dental career.

• “The Chamfered Psyche: The Mental Dental Connection”
  9:30am to Noon
  CE Hours: 2.5 Practice Management
  COURSE HANDOUTS

This course explores strategies for working together to improve mental health so we can be our best. Learn how to recognize triggers and warning signs. Identify essential tools and resources. Discover how and when to refer to a mental health professional. Explore and understand mental health terms, common treatments, and therapy options. Gain coping mechanisms and learn how to manage expectations – both our own and those of our patients.

• “Reputation Matters: The ‘No Cost’ Method of Growing Your Practice”
  1pm to 4pm
  CE Hours: 3 Practice Management
  COURSE HANDOUTS

This course demystifies the world of online reviews. We will explore the academic literature and analyze the psychology of online reviews and buying decisions. Learn which review sites are most important and impactful to dental practices. Recognize the systems and tools that ensure success in receiving positive patient reviews. Discover the best way to respond to a negative review.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Nathan Suter, DDS is a practicing dentist and CEO of Access Teledentistry. He was awarded the 2019 Missouri Dentist of the Year by the Missouri Dental Association and the ADA’s 2020 Top 10 Dentist under 10 years in practice. He is an advocate for underserved communities, developing programs that see the gaps in our dental care delivery system and bringing innovative ideas forward.

Tiffany Grant, RDH is a practicing registered dental hygienist, access to care advocate and COO of Access Teledentistry. She has developed infrastructure that increases access to oral health services, decreasing gaps in dental care delivery systems. Tiffany has received several awards and has been recognized for her support of oral health issues in the state of Missouri.

• Teledentistry “Innovate Your Practice”
  9:30am to Noon
  CE Hours: 2.5 Clinical

This course goes over the ins and outs of teledentistry, an innovative delivery system that leverages technology to deliver dental services. There’s an opportunity to understand the different types and applications of teledentistry. We will review policy and regulatory issues and build a roadmap from a financial and operational point of view. Lastly, this course will go over techniques for implementing and facilitating a teledentistry appointment.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Gina Dorfman, DDS is a recognized speaker and author and continually proves herself to be an innovative leader in the field of dentistry. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 1996, earning a degree in Biochemistry. She completed her dental training at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2000 and started her practice near Los Angeles, California, which has expanded to several locations.

• “Life After Dental School-Success Strategies for New Dentists”

  11am to 1pm (New Dentist Lunch)
  CE Hours: 2 Practice Management

  There are many unique challenges facing our new dental graduates today and there are many exciting opportunities for new grads. During your time in dental school, you will learn how to be a great dentist, but there might not be enough time in a day to learn about becoming a strong leader. Dr. Dorfman will be addressing some of the dentistry’s hottest topics and sharing her experience from a new graduate to a successful dental entrepreneur.

• “The Art of Delegating Without Coming Across Like a Witch”
  1:30pm to 3:30pm
  CE Hours: 2 Practice Management

In this course, we’ll dispel the common myths that prevent us from becoming effective delegators. We will learn how to delegate efficiently, avoid micromanaging, and empower our employees to take ownership of the assigned projects and tasks.
                                                                                                                                            

Rick Ritt, BS, MA, EMT Paramedic as a paramedic for over 40 years, Rick has a vast foundation of acute critical care experience. For 20 years he directed the second largest American Heart Association CTC in the country. In 2014 he established Dental Simulation Specialists, Inc. to serve the growing need to increase awareness, patient safety and outcomes in the dental office. In 2010, Rick was awarded the ADSA’s Peter H. Jacobson Distinguished Services Award for his contributions to dentistry. In the ASDA’s nearly 60-year history, this award has been bestowed upon only four recipients who have used their dedication, skills, and tenacity to the betterment of patient care and safety in the area of dental sedation and anesthesia.

• “CPR/BLS”
  1pm to 4pm 
  CE Hours: 3 BLS

Note: 15 person maximum $60.00 Each 
                                                                                                                                           

Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah, BDS, MPH, FICD became a dentist in 1983, practiced general dentistry and dental screening and health education program. Worked for the Indian Council of Medical Research and WHO screening in rural India as a Research Officer. He studied Epidemiology and completed a residency in Dental Public Health. He worked in Diagnostic Sciences, Public Health Sciences as a faculty and retired as a Tenured Progressor of TAMU COD in 2019. He has provided over 300 CDE programs both nationally and internationally. Dr. Puttaiah is the Scientific Director for the ICD Dental Safety Programs and is the owner of ToothCE LLC, a Dental Safety Education Company based out of Maryland.

• “Practical Dental Infection Control for the Dental Team”
  1pm to 5pm
  CE Hours: 4 Academic/Clinical
  HANDOUTS

This presentation provides an overview of the dental safety needs addressing both bloodborne and airborne diseases impacting dentistry. Topics covered are history of dental infection control, diseases impacting dentistry, classification, use and misuse of germicides, changes to PPE, handwashing and hand care, dental treatment water contamination and control, instrument reprocessing and sterilization monitoring.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Joshua Austin, DDS is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He maintains a full-time restorative dentistry private practice, is a published author and lectures nationally on restorative dentistry and reputation management. His approach to his “Pearls for your Practice” column is a fresh approach to today’s commercial driven dental journalism. Dr. Austin has been honored with several awards during his dental career.

• “Materials and Tech that Expedite Excellence”
  8am to 11:30am
  1pm to 4pm
  CE Hours: AM session 3.5 clinical
                     PM session 3 clinical
  COURSE HANDOUTS

In this interactive, fast-moving course, Dr. Austin shares the current trends in dental materials and technologies. Learn how materials have changed over the past few years and how those changes can affect your procedures and practice.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Daniel Pompa, DDS is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a Fellow in both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Pompa practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 30 years in New York and now lectures full time. Dr. Pompa is a visiting speaker at either Dental Schools throughout the U.S. He is an author with nine courses on-line and has published in journals. Dr. Pompa has now presented over 500 lectures both Nationally and Internationally. He is also an inventor, having been issued a U.S. Patent for his contribution in developing protocol for CT Guided Surgery in Dental Implantology. His patent is cited today by over 250 patents.

• “Actions and Algorithms for Medical Emergencies”
  8am to Noon
  1pm to 5pm
  CE Hours: AM session 4 academic/clinical 
                    PM session 4 academic/clinical 

Learning objectives: discover three simple chair-side, non-invasive tests to help avoid an emergency, recognize the most frequent life threatening emergencies and know when and why they occur, review a systematic approach to treat the most common life-threatening scenarios, learn how to develop a plan for the office team when dealing with a crisis event, determine when to administer the essential “Top 10” emergency drugs, and understand legal and moral obligations presented by medical emergencies.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Aldo Leopardi, BDS, DDS, MS, is an aesthetic dentist and world-renowned Prosthodontist. Dr. Leopardi received his undergraduate dental degree from the University of Adelaide, South Australia in 1985. He received his master's degree and specialized training at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, in 1993. There he taught Fixed Prosthodontics as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He joined the Prosthodontic faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy, MI, where he also obtained his American DDS degree. After 15 years of combined academic and dental practice, Dr. Leopardi resumed private practice limited to implant, fixed and removable Prosthodontics in Denver, CO. He lectures national and internationally and is involved in clinical research and has contributed articles and textbook chapters. He is the founder of Denver Implant Study Club and co-founder of Dentutopia, an online dental educational resource.

• “Complications In Implant Dentistry:” treatment planning and restorative concepts to minimize failures and improve treatment outcomes.
  8am to Noon
  1pm to 4pm
  CE Hours: AM Session 4 clinical
                     PM Session 3 clinical
  Handout Part One
  Handout Part Two

Discuss current trends and define treatment nuances to help bridge the gap between patient expectations and clinical realities. These areas include dental implant treatment planning in the aesthetic zone, especially when missing multiple anterior teeth, immediate provisionalization alternatives, posterior zone considerations, update on abutment emergence profile recommendations: the “zero” emergence profile paradigm shift, and digital workflow utilizing guided surgery to help achieve improved outcomes.
                                                                                                                                            

Mary Wolf, LPC-MH, BCC, is the president of Veritee Partners LLC, a coaching and consulting business designed to promote wellbeing and success for physicians, executives, dentists, and the companies they serve.  Veritee Partners offers assessments and consultation for healthcare systems to build wellbeing programs and cultures. Mary is the Program Director for the Avera Medical Group LIGHT Program, an award-winning wellbeing program for physicians and advanced practice providers. Mary is a Board-Certified Coach and holds certifications in executive, life, and spirituality coaching.

• Managing in the "Marvelous" Middle: Maximizing your Influence and Energy
  Noon to 2pm (Office Managers/Administrators Lunch)
  CE Hours:  1.5 practice management

Join this interactive session and learn to navigate the complexity of being a Middle Manager and leading in multiple directions while keeping the wellbeing of yourself and others at the top of the priority pile. Collaborate with your fellow managers to find solutions to common challenges identified from the survey that Mary Wolf compiled from her wellbeing presentations with dental clinics. Discover the resources available through the South Dakota Dental Associations Be Well Program and share your ideas for the program's success!
                                                                                                                                            

Rick Ritt, BS, MA, EMT Paramedic as a paramedic for over 40 years, Rick has a vast foundation of acute critical care experience. For 20 years he directed the second largest American Heart Association CTC in the country. In 2014 he established Dental Simulation Specialists, Inc. to serve the growing need to increase awareness, patient safety and outcomes in the dental office. In 2010, Rick was awarded the ADSA’s Peter H. Jacobson Distinguished Services Award for his contributions to dentistry. In the ASDA’s nearly 60-year history, this award has been bestowed upon only four recipients who have used their dedication, skills, and tenacity to the betterment of patient care and safety in the area of dental sedation and anesthesia.   

• “Anesthesia Emergency Management for the Dental Team”
  1pm to 4pm
  CE Hours: 3 clinical

Note: 15 person maximum

This unique and challenging program provides a didactic and hands-on clinical simulation experience that addresses the proper assessment and management of patient complications associated with minimal to moderate sedation. This course will explore simulations for the dental team as a method to improve patient safety and outcomes. A variety of case studies will be presented where you will be engaged interactively to determine critical decisions and therapies for those patients. A look at In- Situ Simulation, its importance, frequency and effects will be reviewed. Lastly, participants will be given the opportunity to participate and demonstrate the appropriate patient management with a variety of hands-on simulations with Sim Man.
                                                                                                                                         

Dr. Daniel Pompa, DDS is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a Fellow in both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Pompa practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 30 years in New York and now lectures full time. Dr. Pompa is a visiting speaker at either Dental Schools throughout the U.S. He is an author with nine courses on-line and has published in journals. Dr. Pompa has now presented over 500 lectures both Nationally and Internationally. He is also an inventor, having been issued a U.S. Patent for his contribution in developing protocol for CT Guided Surgery in Dental Implantology. His patent is cited today by over 250 patents.

• “To Pull or Not to Pull”
    8am to 11:30am
    CE Hours: 3.5 academic/clinical

Learn the radiographic technique to use when evaluating a tooth for a fracture, list the 7 step work-up, consisting of procedures and tests that should be used when performing or referring a patient for an apicoectomy, understand the principles of guided tissue regeneration, and know the indications and contraindications for its use, recognize how the location of a sinus tract can be a key critical diagnostic indicator for the final prognosis, and identify the signs to differentiate between an Endo/Perio vs Perio/Endo lesions and understand the difference as it relates to the final prognosis.
                                                                                                                                            

Rick Ritt, BS, MA, EMT Paramedic as a paramedic for over 40 years, Rick has a vast foundation of acute critical care experience. For 20 years he directed the second largest American Heart Association CTC in the country. In 2014 he established Dental Simulation Specialists, Inc. to serve the growing need to increase awareness, patient safety and outcomes in the dental office. In 2010, Rick was awarded the ADSA’s Peter H. Jacobson Distinguished Services Award for his contributions to dentistry. In the ASDA’s nearly 60-year history, this award has been bestowed upon only four recipients who have used their dedication, skills, and tenacity to the betterment of patient care and safety in the area of dental sedation and anesthesia.  

• “Anesthesia Emergency Management for the Dental Team”
  8:30am to 11:30am (only offered if Friday session is full)
  CE Hours: 3 clinical

Note: 15 person maximum

This unique and challenging program provides a didactic and hands-on clinical simulation experience that addresses the proper assessment and management of patient complications associated with minimal to moderate sedation. This course will explore simulations for the dental team as a method to improve patient safety and outcomes. A variety of case studies will be presented where you will be engaged interactively to determine critical decisions and therapies for those patients. A look at In- Situ Simulation, its importance, frequency and effects will be reviewed. Lastly, participants will be given the opportunity to participate and demonstrate the appropriate patient management with a variety of hands-on simulations with Sim Man.
                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Kevin Arce, DMD, MD, FACS is a Consultant and Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Arce attended the University of Puerto Rico for his undergraduate studies. He obtained his dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education and Mayo Medical School respectively. Following his residency, Dr. Arce completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Legacy Emanuel Hospital, a Master of Clinical Research at Oregon Health & Science University and a Master of Academic Medicine from the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Arce practices oral and maxillofacial surgery with an emphasis on head and neck pathology and reconstruction. His research interests include functional and clinical outcomes in maxillofacial oncologic and reconstructive surgery, factors that influence surgical education and the impact of computer aided design/modeling and 3D anatomical models on surgical education and patient care.

• “Cancer, MRONJ”

    8am to 11:30am
   CE Hours: 3.5 Clinical
  
  Topics of Discussion: Management of Oral Cavity Premalignant Lesions & Dysplasia; Management of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Management of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws.

Dr. Jay Crossland, DDS, OMS joined Black Hills Oral Surgery in 2006. He earned a B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry, a member of the Texas A & M University System Health Science Center. Dr. Crossland completed his specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a level-one regional trauma center serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Rick Ritt, BS, MA, EMT Paramedic as a paramedic for over 40 years, Rick has a vast foundation of acute critical care experience. For 20 years he directed the second largest American Heart Association CTC in the country. In 2014 he established Dental Simulation Specialists, Inc. to serve the growing need to increase awareness, patient safety and outcomes in the dental office. In 2010, Rick was awarded the ADSA’s Peter H. Jacobson Distinguished Services Award for his contributions to dentistry. In the ASDA’s nearly 60-year history, this award has been bestowed upon only four recipients who have used their dedication, skills, and tenacity to the betterment of patient care and safety in the area of dental sedation and anesthesia.

• “Sedation & Anesthesia Monitoring in the Dental Practice”
   8am to 5pm
  CE Hours: 8 clinical
  Note: $550.00 per person to attend

This eight-hour seminar covers the general principles of patient care during mild, moderate, and deep sedation. The content is designed for auxiliary healthcare providers and includes preoperative assessment, pharmacology, management of pediatric patients, geriatric patients, and management of complications.