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DS WORLD 2022

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Get ready for THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE IN DIGITAL DENTISTRY! Back this year, LIVE surgery will be simulcasted, featuring a dental implant surgery supported by engaging talks from industry experts showcasing how digital dentistry and connected solutions can create more efficient practices and improved patient care. Each day will be emceed by our host, Dr. Sameer Puri!

Main Stage Speakers

Dr. Sameer Puri

We’re honored to have Dr. Sameer Puri, DDS serve as emcee for the Ultimate Experience in Digital Dentistry. As the Vice President of education for CDOCS, Dr. Puri understands digital dentistry like no one else. A clinician and educator for over 2 decades, he mentors CDOCS’ world-class team of trainers. He’s also an advisor to numerous dental corporations and manufacturers, and for over 15 years, he’s been instrumental in testing new CEREC software. His unparalleled expertise makes him the perfect guide over the course of 3 incredible days.

Dr. Farhad Boltchi

American Board-certified Periodontist and CDOCS Resident Faculty will perform a live, simulcasted dental implant surgery highlighting step-by-step details regarding the use of digital technology to aid in practical diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical, and restorative protocols to achieve predictable outcomes with implant therapy in the esthetic zone.

Day 1 Featured Speakers

Prof. Dr. Markus B. Blatz

Dr. Markus B. Blatz is the Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. Prof. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.

Dr. Erin Elliott

Dr. Erin Elliot grew up in southern CA but attended a small NAIA school in western NY, where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude from Houghton College. She has a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine, lecturing extensively on the topic, she loves to help general dentists extend this life-saving service to their patients. She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and is past president and diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. She teaches a 2-day Sleep Apnea Implementation Course with 3D Dentists and Dr. Tarun Agarwal.

Dr. Michael Skramstad

Dr. Skramstad is a 2000 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is a certified advanced CEREC trainer and has lectured internationally on technology, implantology, and digital dentistry. He’s an alpha/beta tester for Dentsply Sirona and enjoys working closely with the engineering and product management teams to help with hardware/software development. As product consultant for multiple dental companies, he has the pleasure of testing and evaluating many products prior to market launch, and has published numerous articles on materials and CAD/CAM.

Dr. Dhaval Patel

Dr. Dhaval Patel graduated from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India in 2003. He has been in private practice in Roseville, CA since 2006. Dr. Patel has been a CEREC user since 2007, and his articles on CEREC CAD/CAM technology have been published in Compendium, Inside Dentistry, as well as CEREC Doctors magazine. He has presented on CEREC at Dental Town, CDA, SironaWorld Meetings, and several dental schools around the USA. Dr. Patel is the faculty member for CEREC for the PDS Institute and has trained hundreds of dentists over the last 10 years. He is a KOL for Dentsply Sirona, Ivoclar Vivadent, GC America, and Kuraray Noritake.

Day 2 Featured Speakers

Dr. Mona Patel

Dr. Mona Patel owns and practices General Dentistry at Bayshore Dental in Whitefish Bay, WI. In practice for 12 years, Dr. Patel uses an all-digital office workflow with CEREC, CBCT, and fully integrated Teneo Treatment Centers in her newly redesigned office. As a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, she completed an AEGD at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Patel is passionate about creating smart office design and digital patient workflows in dental practices, and consults on implementation into offices. She was awarded the American Institute of Architects 2017 Honor Award for Design Excellence and ADA Wells Fargo Dental Office Design of the Year Award for her new office buildout.

Dr. Sarah Jockin

Dr. Sarah Jockin is a champion of digital dentistry and can’t imagine treating her patients without it. Practicing CBCT integrated implantology since 2011, she values having full control over her patients’ dental implant experiences. Dr. Jockin is associate clinical professor at UF Gainesville, where she teaches CAD/CAM digital workflows to Graduate Prosthetics Residents. As the director of CERECseminars.com, a digital training facility in Tampa, FL. Dr. Jockin is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and speaker for Dentsply Sirona, lecturing on crown down implantology.

Dr. Mark Hyman

Dr. Mark E. Hyman is a renowned dentist from Greensboro, NC, and public speaker whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry. As an accomplished seminar speaker, he has lectured throughout North America and Europe at every major dental meeting. Dr. Hyman has earned national and international recognition for his seminars. Since 2001, Dentistry Today magazine has selected Dr. Hyman as one of the top speakers in dentistry. He loved his 32 years in private practice, and currently serves as an Adjunct Full Professor and Special Assistant to the Office of the Dean at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC.

Dr. James Klim

Dr. Klim is an internationally recognized speaker, author, manufacture consultant, beta tester, and educator of biofunctional and esthetic CAD/CAM dentistry. He is a Fellow in the  Academy of General and Accredited member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently, Dr. Klim has a full-time restorative practice in Santa Rosa, CA, is founder and director of the Klim Institute (CEREC training center), and directs the Klim Institute online CEREC training.

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DS World 2022 Speakers

Sonia Chopra, DDS

Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Harold Henson, RDH, PhD

Dr. Harold Henson is an Assoc. Prof. in the Dept. of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, Dir. of the Center for Teaching & Learning, & Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Program at UT School of Dentistry at Houston. 

Reid Pullen, DDS

Dr. Pullen graduated from USC Dental School in ‘99, completed a 1 yr AGD in the US Army & 5 yrs as a GD before graduating from Long Beach VA Endodontic program in ‘06. He is a diplomate of the Am. Bd. of Endo in ‘13 and in private practice since ‘06.

Emily Boge, Ed.D., RDH, CDA

Wife, mother, farmer, college administrator, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, writer, speaker–dental hygienist—Emily has worn many hats over the course of her 22 years in the dental industry. 

Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE

Do you know anyone that simply loves to be a dental hygienist? Meet Brandi Hooker Evans from Idaho, USA. Brandi acquired her formal education from Idaho State University, most recently, a master’s degree in Health Education. 

India Chance, BSDH, RDH

India R. Chance is a RDH, Certified Infection Control Educator, & Authorized OSHA Trainer who provides continuing education for dental healthcare providers to improve their knowledge of infection prevention & workplace safety. 

Manor Haas, DDS, Cert. Endo., MSc(D), FRCD(C )

 Dr. Haas is a certified specialist in endodontics who is on staff at the Univ. of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children Dept. of Dentistry, and maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics and Microsurgery.

Douglas Voiers , DDS, MHB

Dr. Voiers earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Ohio State College of Dentistry and a Master’s in Human Behavior at Newport University. He provides aesthetic, reconstructive, ortho & advanced technology dentistry in a family practice. 

Karl Woodmansey, DDS

Dr. Karl Woodmansey has a BS in Biomedical Science from Montana State University, DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry, and MA in Education from University of the Pacific. He practiced dentistry before entering fulltime academia in ‘11. 

Megan Weisenberger, DMD

Dr. Megan Weisenberger received her undergraduate degree in Investigational Medical Science from Saint Louis University, dental school at Case Western Reserve University and residency at the University of Cincinnati.

David Barack, DDS

Dr. Barack studied Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University prior then University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in ’78; residency at UIC in ‘84 and received his diplomate of the Am. Bd. of Periodontology in ‘91. 

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor and Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology in the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. 

Anthony Ponzio, DDS

Dr. Anthony Ponzio is a 2004 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He currently practices in Oak Park, Illinois with a special focus on technology in dentistry.

Daniel Vasquez, DDS

Daniel Vasquez, DDS, an innovative and respected dentist in California has been working with CAD/CAM and CEREC for 14 years. During that time, he has completely digitalized his practice. 

Shalin R. Shah, DMD

Dr. Shalin Shah maintains a private practice, Center for Orthodontic Excellence, in Princeton, NJ. He earned his BA, Doctor of Dental Medicine, certificate in orthodontics, and MS in oral biology from University of Pennsylvania.  

Shivi Gupta, DMD

Dr. Shivi Gupta owns a practice in San Diego, CA that focuses on CADCAM and CBCT. She completed an advanced education in general dentistry residency at UT Health Science Center San Antonio & Dental School at University of Manitoba, Canada. 

Jenny Apekian, DDS

Dr. Jenny Apekian is a strong proponent of utilizing the latest technologies in dentistry to improve the patient experience. She utilizes the latest in CAD/CAM technologies, 3D Imaging, 3D printing and treatment delivery systems.

Dani Botbyl, RDH

Dani Botbyl is a registered dental hygienist and has served as the National Clinical Educator with Dentsply Sirona Canada for 22 years. 

Anthony Ramirez, DDS, MAGD

Dr. Ramirez is an aesthetic and reconstructive dentist who specializes in cosmetic smile design and digital implantology. Practicing in Brooklyn, NY since 1983, he is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Karyn Halpern, DMD, MS

Karyn M. Halpern DMD, MS grew up in Long Island, New York. She earned both a Doctorate in Dental Medicine and a master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. 

Varisha Parikh, DDS

Dr. Varisha Parikh is a practicing prosthodontist in a multi-specialty group practice in Los Angeles. She studied dental medicine at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health & specialty training in Prosthodontics at UCLA.

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