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Actionable
Insights from the World's Leading
Laser Dentistry Experts
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The ALD is hosting the world premier international conference on laser dentistry this coming April. We bring together everything that leading laser dentistry professionals from around the globe need to improve their knowledge, the quality of care they provide, and new ways to grow in the profession of dentistry that they simply can’t get anywhere else....
as a leader in your field, you need to be a part of it.
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Dr. Dan Fisher, CEO, Ultradent
The Journey: My Story
Thursday, April 6 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Ultradent is a company with 250 brands of products and 1,700 employees doing business in 120 countries. Ultradent makes 95% of what we sell globally in the USA and 70% of what we sell is sold outside of the USA—something we are very proud of! Through Dr. Fisher's life journey, he will share the foundational business techniques and practices that helped him to build a successful and vibrant company.
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Dr. Daniel Alam, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstruction
Facial Reconstruction: State of the Art, Facial Transplants and the Future
Friday, April 7 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Dr. Alam will chronicle the evolution of face transplants from the initial animal protocols to the
culmination of human clinical trials. Learn the limits of reconstructive surgery and what the future holds.
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Debra L. Engelhardt-Nash, AABFA
Humanizing Technology to Increase Practice Potential
Saturday, April 8 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discover the key elements of gaining treatment acceptance with specific tools to make a difference in your office. Learn the difference between "soft" skills and "hard" skills and the impact they both have on practice success. This keynote will help maximize your practice potential!
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DIGITAL SCANNERS
Dr. Will Gianni
Digital Dentistry - How to Capture and Manage High-Quality Digital Data
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hursday, April 6 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The rapidly evolving field of Digital Dentistry, is all about understanding how to capture, and manage high-quality digital data. It is very important for the clinician and the rest of the restorative team to learn how to efficiently integrate complex digital scanning workflows. The ability to understand that all digital equipment and techniques are not the same is invaluable to the clinical outcome.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD
The Art of Digital Photography to Enhance Patient Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Friday, April 7 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A picture is worth a thousand words is a proverb that refers to the idea that complex stories can be described with just a single still image, or that an image may be more influential than a substantial amount of text. In this digital age, effective patient and lab communication is predicated on clinical photography. Attendees will learn simplified camera settings appropriate for various photographs.
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Dr. John Graeber
Diode Lasers Hands-On Workshop
Thursday, April 6 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
This year’s ALD conference is presenting an entire day focused on the Clinical Applications for Diode Lasers. We will be presenting six 40-minute lectures by recognized Clinical Experts, highlighting six dental clinical areas and areas of controversial uses. Each session will be followed by a Panel Discussion moderated by John J. Graeber, DMD. The Diode Track is intended for any dentist whose use of lasers is primary within their practices.
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Dr. Ryan Slaten and Dr. Tony Hewlett
A Hands-On Opportunity to See the Various Hard and Soft Tissue Procedures Capable with the 9.3µm CO2 Laser
Thursday, April 6 from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
A new generation of all-tissue dental lasers is dramatically revolutionizing dental practices because of their effective and predictable performance. Shortly after integrating the 9.3 µm CO2 all-tissue laser into his practice, Dr. Slaten quickly began using it on almost every patient, every day. From restorative to soft tissue, this presentation will illustrate the variety of procedures, with case examples, that can be performed with this unique wavelength.
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Dr. Larry Kotlow
Pediatric Hands-On Workshop
Friday, April 7 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
This hands-on course will give participants the opportunity to try various diode, erbium, and CO
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lasers available today. You will learn how to perform hard and soft tissue laser surgical procedures.
This is an excellent review for the current laser user and a way to “revolutionize” your practice. This 45-minute program will be taught by pediatric dentists, assisted by advanced laser users.
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Dr. Gerry Ross, Dr. Mel Burchman, Dr. Arun Darbar
Photobiomodulation Hands-On Workshop
Saturday, April 8 from 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience hands-on how photobiomodulation is used in a general practice, the applications in medically compromised patients and uses in the treatment of facial pain. Following the presentation, attendees will break out into groups for hands-on application.
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Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
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Reserve your room early in order to receive the special ALD Group rate.
The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is located on more than 500 acres in the shadows of the magnificent Pusch Ridge in Tucson, Arizona amidst some of the most pristine desert and mountain vistas in the Southwest. Nestled at the base of the Santa Catalina mountains and surrounded by acres of high Sonoran Desert terrain, the resort offers world-class resort amenities in a truly spectacular setting. Combining breathtaking natural landscapes, year-round sunshine, a myriad of attractions and activities with a mix of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences, Tucson is a truly special destination – and Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort provides the perfect location to experience the best that Tucson has to offer.
Relax in one of 428 spacious Guest rooms and suites, each offering spectacular views of the mountains, desert landscape, pool or city. Spoil yourself in a Casita Suite. Decorated in a contemporary southwest style, Casita Suites offer a private bedroom with king-sized bed and a separate living room with a fireplace and dining area. Casitas are in a private location with their own pool and spa area.
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tomorrow's dentistry today. We have been helping dentists improve results and reduce discomfort in dentistry with laser technology for over two decades.
The ALD is an international professional membership association of dental practitioners and supporting organizations dedicated to helping dentists grow their practice and improve the health and well-being of patients through the proper use of laser technology.
- Not yet an ALD member? Learn more about the benefits of membership.
- Already an ALD member? Make the most of your membership today.
Contact us:
Phone: 954-346-3776
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