45th Annual Hawaiian Dental Forum

45th Annual Hawaiian Dental Forum is organized by Dental Seminars & Symposia (DS&S), LLC and will be held from Feb 01 - 15, 2025.

The Annual Hawaiian Dental Forum is a great venue for Continuing Dental Education while enjoying a romantic Hawaiian vacation. Your friends and family are welcome to take advantage of our group rates at the Hyatt hotels.

Kauai - February 1-8, 2025

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
The Garden Island
Discover paradise at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa that sprawls over 50 oceanfront acres on pristine Poipu Beach.

Kauai Schedule & Topics

Monday, February 3, 2025

7:30 am - 8:00 am

Seminar Registration.

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

 Tom Viola, RPH, CCP  

 “PHARMACOLOGY OF MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENTS”

• Prescription Medications- Indications, Adverse Reactions & Dental Impact
• Non- Prescription Medications-Dental Impact/Usage/Situations
• Herbal Products/Nutritional Supplements
• Most Common Substances of Abuse- Oral Manifestations & Dental Considerations
• Identifying & Managing Self Medicating/Substance-Abusing Patients

AGD subject code: 340

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Christopher Shamlian, DDS, FAGD       

“DIGITAL DENTISTRY”

• Photography, Radiography & Digital Modeling
• Application of Digital Medium
• Hybrid Cases -Partially Analog/Partially Digital
• Full Digital Cases (from records to delivery)
• Future of Digital Dentistry

AGD subject code: 730

Thursday, February 6, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD     

 “ESTHETIC DENTISTRY”

• Complex Asthetics: How/When to Open Vertical Dimension
• Digital Design for Full Mouth Reconstruction Prototypes
• Esthetics & Occlusion Partnership
• Restorative Predictability
• Anterior Guidance, CO vs CR, Equilibration & VDO

AGD subject code: 780

Friday, February 7, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Adrian Lefler     

“DENTAL MARKETING”

• How to Rank #1 on Google Maps
• Strategic SEO Tips for Dental Websites
• Understand Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry
• Introduction to AI Tools and Softwares
• How to use ChatGPT for Blogging, Emails and Social Media

AGD subject code: 561

Maui - February 8-15, 2025

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
The Valley Isle
The breathtaking Hyatt Regency Maui presents an astonishing array of delightful ways to spend your days and nights.

Maui Schedule & Topics

Monday, February 10, 2025

7:30 am - 8:00 am

Seminar Registration.

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Barry Goldenberg, DMD, MS

“UPDATES IN PROSTHODONTICS”

• Contemporary Treatment of Edentulous Patient
• Prinicples/Concepts for Implant Success
• Analog & Digital Aspects of Treatment
• Safely Implement Loading Protocols
• Fixed vs Removable Implant Options

AGD subject code: 610

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Carla Cohn, DMD

"PEDODONTICS FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE"    

• Pediatric Restorative Materials Indications/Contraindications
• Caries Arrest, Intracoronal & Full Coverage Restorations
• Vital Pulpal Therapy & Resin Infiltrations
• Application of Most Appropriate Restorative Materials

AGD subject code: 430

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Jack Harrington, DDS -battlebornbrokerage.com  (speaker is past attendee)

"DENTAL PRACTICE TRANSITIONS: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS"

*This is an informal/optional information session- no credits given/attend only if desired*

Thursday, February 13, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Archana Viswanath,BDSMS

“ANESTHESIA/PAIN MANAGEMENT”

• History, Examination & Imaging of Chronic Dental Pain
• Orofacial Pain vs Temporormandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
• Odontogenic vs Non-Odontogenic Pain Disorders
• Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuropathic Pain & Post-Implant Nerve Injury
• TMD management/Injection Techniques

AGD subject code: 200

Friday, February 14, 2025

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Arnold Cohn, DC

“STRAIGHTEN UP!-POSTURE/BACK CARE FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS”

• Impact of Poor Posture; Back Pain/Muscle Tension
• Ergonomic Principles to Optimize Dental Chair/Equipment
• Exercises & Stretches for Strength/Flexibility/Tension Relief
• Treatment Modalities to Restore Spinal Alignment

AGD subject code: 770

Course Objectives:

• Teach current techniques and technology applicable to general dentists that have been substantiated by scientific research.
• Answer questions about procedures, products, and technology dentists are currently using and develop an awareness of alternatives.
• Establish and utilize university dental centers as resources for knowledge.
• Promote camaraderie among participants sharing ideas and contributing to a respected profession which continues to contribute to the overall quality of life of our communities.
• Encourage excellence in dentistry.
• Help dental professionals meet their continuing dental education requirements.