Dr. Amelia Orta

DATE: Aug. 21, 2025
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Applications of Biomimetics in Prosthodontics

Continued advancements in adhesive materials and techniques provide clinicians the ability to preserve tooth structure, optimize bond strengths and restore teeth with biomimetic principles. When applied to prosthodontic procedures, these principles allow for less invasive treatment options by relying on adhesion rather than classic retention and resistance form. This lecture will discuss how concepts of biomimetic dentistry can be readily applied to fixed prosthodontics in the restoration of single teeth, quadrant dentistry and full mouth reconstructions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what is biomimetic dentistry
• Understand principles of advanced adhesive techniques
• Understand various factors that influence preparation design and material selection

Biography

Dr. Orta is Board Certified with the American Board of Prosthodontics and is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Orta is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she enjoys sharing her passion for minimally invasive restorative dentistry with the Pre-doctoral students, Prosthodontic residents and Perio/Prosth fellows. Prior to academia, Dr. Orta practiced in Washington, DC.

Dr. Orta is past Editor-in-Chief to the American College of Prosthodontists Messenger publication. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Orta enjoys spending time with her husband and family on their 100-year-old horse farm.

Dr. Jean-Pierre Albouy

DATE: Aug. 22, 2025
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am

Delaying Implant Placement: A novel and ethical treatment planning approach

Guidelines for clinical successes at implants often overlook peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is a stand alone pathology which can influence treatment outcomes and patient's satisfaction. Higher periodontal risk is strictly correlated to higher peri-implantitis risk. Providers, have to ethically discuss treatment options when replacing missing teeth, but also before extracting teeth.

This presentation will propose that Delaying Implant Placement should be considered as an ethical long term strategy.

Learning Objectives:

• Peri-implantitis should be diagnosed as a stand alone pathology.
• Peri-implantitis is similar yet more aggressive than periodontitis.
• Preventing and managing these pathologies require optimal long term patient education and compliance.
• Extending the life of the existing teeth by DIP is an option to provider that want to optimize treatment planning in an ethical manner.

Biography

Dr. Albouy Graduated from Dental School in Montpellier, France he has obtained a Master in Biological Sciences from the Medical School of Montpellier along with his Dental Degree in 1993.

He completed a specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California in 1997.

His interest in Science lead him to obtain, while running a full-time practice, a PhD on the topic of Experimental Peri-implantitis at the Department of Periodontology at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg Sweden, in 2011. He received the Award for Best Scientific Presentation at the National Swedish Dental Society.

He has lectured nationally and internationally and is considered an expert on that topic among his peers in Europe.

He has published several extensively cited peer-reviewed papers in the field of experimental progression and treatment of peri-implantitis.

He has written book chapters on the topic of perio-prosthodontics and implant-prosthodontics as well as peri-implantitis.

His carries novel ideas on the management and treatment planning of implants in high risks periodontal risk patients.

Dr. Amelia Orta

DATE: Aug. 22, 2025
TIME: 11:00am-12:00pm

Contemporary Restoration of Endodontically Treated Posterior Teeth

This lecture will discuss how the concepts of advanced adhesive dentistry can be applied to the prosthodontic management of posterior teeth following endodontic therapy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand when and why posterior teeth require cuspal coverage protection
• Understand how to provide cuspal coverage protection with various adhesively retained all ceramic restorations

Biography

Dr. Orta is Board Certified with the American Board of Prosthodontics and is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Orta is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she enjoys sharing her passion for minimally invasive restorative dentistry with the Pre-doctoral students, Prosthodontic residents and Perio/Prosth fellows. Prior to academia, Dr. Orta practiced in Washington, DC.

Dr. Orta is past Editor-in-Chief to the American College of Prosthodontists Messenger publication. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Orta enjoys spending time with her husband and family on their 100-year-old horse farm.

Dr. Ira Paul Sy

DATE: Aug. 22, 2025
TIME: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Integrating Prosthetically Guided Oral Implant Rehabilitation and Phenotypic Tissue Modification Therapy

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in oral implant treatments. With the advent of digital workflows and integration of a guided surgical approaches, there has been a trend that shows when implants are planned, they are positioned where the bone is rather than where the restorative position dictates. These planned implants are usually in a more lingual or palatal position and when the restorations are completed, the patients may experience various complications such as food impaction and the inability to properly maintain their implant supra-structures. Additionally, the accumulation of bacteria and plaque leads to the potential of peri-implant infection and prosthetic complications which may lead to the potential failure of the implant itself.

This program will discuss some of these various complications and how we can rebuild the natural soft and hard tissues by utilizing novel biomaterials that can enhance and rejuvenate the hard and soft tissue interface. These outcomes can aid patients to maintain their periodontal and implant complexes with the positive and natural architecture that has been created.

Learning Objectives:

• Creating a blueprint for patients during the treatment planning phase to help execute the most ideal therapy for patients
• Utilizing biological and mechanical factors to help in rebuilding tissue for oral implant rehabilitation
• Understand the importance of utilizing a prosthetically guided approach in planning for oral implant therapy
• Managing complications and naturally rebuilding tissue architecture for oral implant rehabilitation

Biography

Dr. Ira Paul Sy received his D.D.S. from Case Western Reserve University. Thereafter, he obtained his initial specialty certification training in Implantology & Periodontology at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill and later completed a Prosthetic Implant Fellowship at the University of Berne in Switzerland. He later completed further maxillofacial training with the US ARMY Dental Corp.

He has served as the Director of the Graduate Periodontology and Implantology residency program at the University of British Columbia, Canada. In addition, he serves as a fellow in the Clean Implant Foundation in Berlin, Germany.

His main interests are in the field of minimal invasive aesthetic soft tissue therapy, advanced hard tissue biological regenerative therapy, and Prosthetic/ Surgical implant assisted reconstruction. In 2023, he introduced the CRAFT and S2 technique for Oral Tissue Rejuvenation which was published in Oral Health-August 2023.

Currently, he offers lectures, hands on, and live courses under the BC Implant Centre and a Comprehensive Implant Fellowship under the Vancouver Institute of Osseointegration (VIOSS) . He maintains a full time private practice focusing in comprehensive prosthetic/ surgical implant assisted therapy in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Dr. Armand Bedrossian

DATE: Aug. 23, 2025
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am

Tradition meets Technology for Full Arch Workflows: What have we learned?

As digital technology has shown to provide more efficient treatment protocols, fundamental knowledge of analog implant principles is imperative for successful treatment outcome. This seminar will highlight the restorative aspects of full arch implant dentistry, with an overview on treatment planning and traditional principles, while reviewing the evolution of digital workflows implications. Multiple cases will be thoroughly examined in depth, demonstrating how a contemporary dental practice may implement these workflows for restoring the definitive full arch implant supported prostheses.

Learning Objectives:

• Thorough understanding of evaluating terminal dentition and treatment planning for full arch implant therapy.
• Comprehensive understanding of the evolution of digital technology with complete arch treatment and how we continue to adapt to the current and ever-evolving workflows.
• The attendees will have the opportunity to review an A-Z workflow for the planning, converting and restoring a complete arch case using modern digital technology available today.

Biography

Dr. Bedrossian is a board-certified prosthodontist and currently practices in his hometown of San Francisco. He received his DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2015 and completed the advanced prosthodontics residency program and received his master’s degree at the University of Washington, where he is currently an affiliate assistant Professor. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontist and has authored various publications on removable prosthodontics and treatment planning the fully edentulous patient. He has nationally and internationally lectured on implant and prosthetic dentistry. He co-founded D365 with Dr. Ryan Mizumoto; a social media application providing a networking platform for dental students, residents and dental practitioners.

Dr. Nada Albatish

DATE: Aug. 23, 2025
TIME: 9:50am - 10:30am

Cosmetic Dentistry: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

In this dynamic and highly engaging one-hour program, Dr. Albatish offers a practical, real-world perspective on cosmetic dentistry within general practice. Gain insights into recognizing clinical conditions that could benefit from cosmetic interventions and understand the WHY behind these clinical recommendations. This knowledge will empower you to craft modern, excellent, and appropriate treatment plans and achieve higher patient acceptance rates. We will discuss how to think through specific cases and how to talk to patients about what they want and what they need. Perhaps the trickiest situations arise when you are presented with ethical dilemmas, especially with the rise of social media; we will discuss how to think through common ethical dilemmas that may present, communicate clearly, and make sound decisions that we can all be proud of as a trusted and integral profession.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the range of possibilities with cosmetic dentistry and the risks of providing this treatment.
• Discuss how to be a responsible clinician in a filtered selfie world where people know what they want.
• Real talk: case presentations from treatment planning to execution, with an emphasis on thinking outside the box, what to do and what not to do.

Biography

Dr. Nada Albatish is a distinguished dentist who brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her role as the founder and principal dentist at All Smiles Dental Centre and Smile Story Dental Centre. Graduating summa cum laude from the University of Toronto with her DDS in 2007, Dr. Albatish was honored with multiple academic and clinical awards. Her pursuit of excellence continued with a General Practice Residency at Lutheran Medical Center, now part of NYU Langone Health, where she honed her skills in various complex dental procedures.

Focusing on cosmetic and rehabilitative dentistry, Dr. Albatish has established herself as a respected leader in the field. Her approach integrates cutting-edge dental techniques with a deep understanding of aesthetics and function, delivering outcomes that not only create beautiful smiles but also improve her patients' overall quality of life through comprehensive dental care.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Albatish is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally. She excels in making complex concepts in comprehensive dentistry accessible and engaging. Her leadership extends to her role as the Director of Study Club in the Six, the Toronto affiliate of the Seattle Study Club, where she fosters a culture of collaboration among dental professionals. Through these platforms, she promotes excellence, predictability, and confidence in dental practice, inspiring her peers and the next generation of dentists. Dr. Albatish's dedication to the profession is driven by her commitment to her patients and her passion for dental education and collaboration.

Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman

DATE: Aug. 23, 2025
TIME: 11:45pm - 12:45pm

A Walk-through of Contemporary Literature in Restorative Dentistry and Future Trends

Restorative dentistry has made significant strides in recent decades. Beginning with a simple and direct treatment plan consisting of rather invasive treatment procedures and a few material choices to complete treatment, a complex treatment plan with numerous restorative options emphasizing preservation of tooth structure and an endless supply of materials has evolved. Clinical evidence is becoming increasingly limited. Unless completed correctly, in vitro investigations yield minimal clinical relevance. It is vitally important to stay current with the latest advancements in diagnostic methods, efficient therapeutic planning, conservative restorative dental techniques, and materials.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine current research relevant to restorative dentistry.
• Evaluate clinically relevant literature recommendations and their implementation to clinical procedures.
• Investigate the future trends and directions of restorative dentistry.

Biography

Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman (TAY-see-er SU-la-men) is a Tenured Associate Professor and the Director of Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned his clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and his PhD in Dental Materials from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences at the University of Turku in Finland in collaboration with the Department of Operative Dentistry at UNC. Dr. Sulaiman is a wet-handed clinician and a researcher who is passionate about bridging the gap between dental research and clinical application. Dr. Sulaiman’s research focus is on dental ceramics, adhesion, cements, color and appearance in dentistry, and biomimetics. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He is a member of many academies, including the prestigious American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry (where he serves as councilor to the academy), the Society of Color and Appearance in Dentistry, IADR/AADR, and the American Dental Association. He has presented on numerous national and international stages and serves as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals.