Keynote Speaker - TOM VIOLA , R.Ph, CCP






 

 

"(Why Don't You) Hit Me With Your Best Shots?" (2CEs) 8:00am - 10:00am

"Mastering the Science & Safety of Dental Local Anesthetic Agents"  

Meets NCSBDE Requirements for LA CE

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"(I can smell it) In the Air, Tonight!" (2 CE) 10:00 am - 12:00pm

"The Deja-Vu Moment We Get When Discussing Vaping Cannabis With Our Patients" 

 

"Talkin' 'Bout My Generation" (2 CEs) 1:30pm - 3:30pm

"Effective Pharmacologic Management of Geriatric & Pediatric Dental Patients" 

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** to see the course objectives and descriptions, click on the course title **

These courses will be in the main assembly room. 

 

THIS YEAR WE ARE ADDING SEVERAL HANDS ON COURSES & SMALL GROUPS LECTURES. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR MORE DETAILS.

Please mark on your registration if you are planning on participating in the hands-on sections since we are limited to 25-30 participants. SELECT THE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION AT CHECKOUT AND IT WILL REGISTER YOU FOR THE FULL DAY AS WELL AS THE HANDS ON THAT YOU SELECTED.

Ashley Dorado, RDH, OMT  - HANDS ON - MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

8:00am - 10:00am

"From Assessment to Activation: Evaluation, Skills, & MyoMunchee Integration" (2CEs)
This course does have an additional fee for the MyoMunchee that you will use for the Hands-on activity. 
 
Active Shooter Drill & Work Place Self-Defense - Rick Hetzel (2CEs)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Rick Hetzel - NCSBDE - Special Lunch Guest (12:30 - 1:30)
"Sedation Updates & Other News From the Dental Board"

 

Devin Bolin, MS, RDH, Ed(c) - Beyond the Basics: Advanced Instrumentation Strategies for Today's Dental Hygienist - HANDS ON

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

This course is sponsored by PDT 

Dr. Bill Claytor - Perfectionism in Dentistry: Friend or Foe? & NC Dental Opioid Update 2026 (2 CE hours) - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

This course will be in the main assembly room
This CE Course meets the NCSBDE mental health requirement