OFFICIAL PROGRAM NEW MEXICO DENTAL ASSOCIATION FIESTA NMDA RETURNING TO CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE JUNE 5–7, 2025
Location Crowne Plaza 1901 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 877-227-6963 Registration Register online at www.nmdental.org. Registration form on page 12. For more information, see page 14. Dates & Deadlines CANCELLATION/REFUND REQUEST: May 23, 2025 HOTEL DISCOUNT REGISTRATION: May 12, 2025 (First come, first served) ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2025 Hotel Crowne Plaza 1901 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 877-227-6963 Airport Albuquerque International Sunport 2200 Sunport Boulevard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-244-7700 General Information 5 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Your Guide to the Virtual Meeting 12 Registration Form & Fees Registration Information 14 Dates & Deadlines Advance Registration On-Site Registration Payment First Aid Corrections/Changes/Additions Guest Registration Refund Policy Student Requirements Ticketed Courses Lost Ticket/Lost Badge Badges Regulations Privacy Disclaimer CE Class Credits Continuing Education Information 15 Course Credit Class Materials Electronic Handouts CE Documentation/ Proof of Attendance Attendee Responsibility Course Disclaimer Parking Additional Information Schedule of Events 16 Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events 17 Regular Session 18 Thursday – Saturday Course Descriptions & Speaker Biographies 20 Thursday, June 5 26 Friday, June 6 32 Saturday, June 7 Resources 33 Exhibit Hall 34 Member Benefits 36 Application for Membership 3 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA
Greetings! We are delighted to invite all dental professionals to join us at the Fiesta NMDA 2025, taking place June 5–7 at the Crowne Plaza in Albuquerque. This hybrid event allows you to attend either in person or virtually. It promises an enriching experience filled with insightful presentations, networking opportunities, and a celebration of the latest advancements in dentistry. There will be lectures for all team members, covering topics from AI to well-being, as well as the popular radiography certification prep class for dental assistants. Additionally, your favorite vendors will be there, you can enjoy the Fiesta Block Party, plus we have planned a family-friendly outing to the Natural History Museum. And don’t miss the chance to check out our new 360 photo booth! Make your hotel reservations at Crowne Plaza. Call them by May 12 at 844-356-6178 and mention “NMDA Fiesta 2025” to get the group rate of $124 per room. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with peers, enhance your knowledge, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Fiesta. We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary gathering! Michael Sparks, DDS Todd Rohde, DDS Fiesta NMDA 2024 Co-Chairpersons Welcome to Fiesta NMDA 2025! Welcome to Fiesta NMDA 2025! We are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to all dental professionals to join us for a gathering filled with innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. This year promises an enriching exchange of knowledge, cutting-edge advancements, and networking opportunities that will further elevate our collective expertise in oral health care. Register now to secure your place among esteemed colleagues and pioneers in the field as we come together to shape the future of dentistry. We look forward to seeing you there! Joe Gherardi, DDS NMDA President, 2024–25 LEADERSHIP WELCOME To Register or Learn More about FIESTA 2025, visit: accelevents.com/e/Fiesta-NMDA-2025 OR download the accelevents app: Android iOS 4 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
QUESTIONS? We have answers! Visit our NMDA FIESTA Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. nmdental.org/meetings-events/ fiesta-nmda/faq-fiesta-nmda 5 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
Access Fiesta NMDA on your phone using the Accelevents app, available in your phone’s app store. Scan the appropriate QR codes below: sta NMDA on your phone using events app, available in your p store. Scan the appropriate QR codes below Access Fiesta NMDA on your phone using the Accelevents app, available in your phone's app store. Scan the appropriate QR codes below 6 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
Dental Radiography Certification Workshop For Dental Assistants This Six-hour Hands-on Workshop Includes: → Personalized Instruction → Written Test Prep → Dexter Practice → Written Test Completion → Full Mouth Set to Submit to BODHC Thursday, June 5 9:00am–4:00pm $195 7 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
Your Guide to the Virtual Meeting In the lobby you’ll see the feed where you can post comments and selfies, ask questions, check the contest standings or navigate to more information. See all the attendees. Make sure to complete your own profile. In the Lounge you’ll find The Attendee Experience. You can post or join a live chat session with other attendees both in-person and virtual. Scroll Concurrent Sessions 8 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
9 In people you’ll see all the attendees. Make sure to complete your own profile. In the Lounge you’ll find The Attendee Experience. You can post or join a live chat session with other attendees both in-person and virtual. Press here to see official program flipbook June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
Use “tracks” and “tags” to sort courses by appropriateness and subject matter. By bookmarking courses, you can create your own schedule. On the right side of every screen you’ll see a chat/poll/Q&A panel. This allows you to chat with others in the lobby or in each session. You also have the option of sending messages to other individuals using the People panel. The navigation bar will connect you to courses, information and activities From the Schedule you can reach every course with handouts and links Don’t forget that simultaneous classes are listed side by side. Use the navigation arrows to see them all. 10 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
EXHIBIT HALL BINGO Happy Hour! Free! FIESTA BLOCK PARTY Happy Hour! Free! PHOTO BOOTH Make Your Presence Known! Free! NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Teams and Families! (Ticketed Event) JUNE 5–7 2025 JUST FOR FUN! 11 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
June 5-7, 2025 | Crowne Plaza, Albuquerque Registration Form Register only once. If you register twice (i.e., online and via fax), you may be charged twice. PRIMARY REGISTRANT Name Badge name (if different) Billing Address Registrant type Fee City Ticketed Event Code Fee State Zip Ticketed Event Code Fee Email Ticketed Event Code Fee Daytime Phone Ticketed Event Code Fee PAYMENT INFORMATION Total payment amount $ Check Ck number Check amount $ Make check payable to New Mexico Dental Association Credit Card O Visa O MC O AmEx Card amount $ Card number Exp Date Printed name on card Signature REGISTRANT TYPE & PRICING Type Cost A NMDA/ADA Member $375 B Conference Advantage Member $325 C Non-member $695 D Hygienist $150 E Dental Assistant $150 F Technician $150 G Business Staff $150 I Public Health/Gov’t (non-member) $425 J Guest (Non-dental spouse or child) $35 K NMDA/ADA Retired Member $75 L NMDA/ADA Life Member $0 N Military Personnel $150 S Student (not working) $30 Ticketed Events Codes 1 Past President Breakfast (Thu) $35 2 Honors Colleges Luncheon (Thu) $35 8 Eat & Learn Breakfast (Fri) $35 3 Radiography Certification Workshop – Dental Assistants (all day Thu) $195 4 Fiesta Luncheon (Thu) $35 10 Keynote Luncheon (Fri) $45 5 Easy Pedo for the GP Workshop (Thu) $150 11 CPR/BLS (Fri) $70 6 CPR/BLS (Thu) $70 12 President’s Dinner (Fri) $65 7 Night At The Museum (Thu) ($20 for 12 and under) $40 12 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
Additional Registrant Name Registrant type Fee Badge name (if different) Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Email Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Attendee Checklist O Register online by June 1 to avoid the lines! On-site registration only after June 1. O Quick and easy registration is available online, by mail, or by fax. Phone registration is not available. Visit www.nmdental.org. Mail to 9201 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 601, Albuquerque 87111. Fax to 505-294-9958. O Please keep a copy of your registration for your records. O Ticketed events are on a first-come, first-served basis. O Make your hotel reservations today! Call 877-227-6963 and ask for the NMDA Fiesta 2025 rate. Additional Registrant Name Registrant type Fee Badge name (if different) Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Email Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Additional Registrant Name Registrant type Fee Badge name (if different) Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Email Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Additional Registrant Name Registrant type Fee Badge name (if different) Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee Email Ticketed Event Code Fee Ticketed Event Code Fee 13 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
Advance Registration ONLINE www.accelevents.com/e/ Fiesta-NMDA-2025 DEADLINE June 1, 2025 FAX 505-294-9958 MAIL NMDA 9201 Montgomery Blvd NE, Ste 601 Albuquerque, NM 87111 (Registration entries are processed in the order they are received.) On-Site Registration LOCATION Hotel Lobby (north entrance door) SCHEDULE Thurs., June 5 6:30am–3:30pm Fri., June 6 6:30am–3pm Payment Make payable to NMDA: U.S. CURRENCY CHECK MONEY ORDER MASTERCARD, VISA, or AMERICAN EXPRESS In the event that a credit card is officially denied use, please supply alternative credit card information within 24 hours to avoid having tickets returned to inventory. First Aid Please go to the Hotel Lobby desk for assistance. Corrections/Changes/Additions Corrections, changes, and additions are processed at no charge after the original registration has been submitted. Registrants may make certain changes to their information and add ticketed events by emailing spate@nmdental.org as long as the changes are made according to deadline dates printed in this Registration Kit. Guest Registration Guest registration designations are for family members (non-dental)—spouses and children. They will not earn CE credits and will not receive CEU forms. Refund Policy To request a refund, NMDA must receive your written request on or before May 23, 2025. All refunds will be processed on or before June 30, 2025. Student Requirements √ Students must have student ID card. √ Registration by paper form (faxed or emailed) to NMDA by May 13, 2025, or on-site at the event. √ Student registration does not earn CE credits. √ Students will not receive CEU forms. √ Students are not eligible for online attendance, only in-person attendance. DATES & DEADLINES ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2025 CANCELLATION/ REFUND REQUEST MAY 23, 2025 HOTEL DISCOUNT REGISTRATION MAY 12, 2025 Ticketed Courses The only ticketed courses are those that require an additional fee for participation. Use the Ticketed Events table and enter the code on your registration form. All other courses do not require a ticket. Seating is on a first come, first served basis for all courses, so remember to arrive early. Lost Ticket/Lost Badge Lost tickets are replaced at the original cost. Lost badges are replaced at no additional cost. Badges All those attending the Annual Session must register and wear their badge throughout the Fiesta 2025 event space at all times. Entrance to the NMDA Fiesta 2025 event space is firmly restricted to registered attendees wearing a current badge. Regulations Audio, video taping, the use of photography, and the placing of clothing on empty seats are prohibited in all Scientific Sessions. Smoking (regular cigarettes or e-cigarettes) is prohibited throughout the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque. Privacy Disclaimer Please be advised that the New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA) will video tape and photograph attendees during the entire event. By attending the NMDA Fiesta, you consent to the NMDA’s use and/or reproduction of video/ photography for advertising, commercial, publicity, or any other business purposes of the NMDA. The NMDA will not be liable for any claims against you arising out of said use. You understand and agree that you will not be entitled to any financial or other compensation for said use by the NMDA. NOTE: Your registration grants NMDA your consent to have your name and email address being made available to vendors and sponsors upon request. CE Class Credits NMDA is an ADA CERP recognized provider. CE courses, provided by NMDA, are recognized by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health, other state licensing bodies, and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). In New Mexico, CE courses must be “technical or scientific, as relates to clinical care” to qualify for relicensure. Courses are designated “technical and/or scientific” or “nontechnical.” CE requirements differ from state to state, so please check with your state for specific requirements. AGD course codes and CE credit hours, are shown on each course synopsis. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 14 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
WiFi Connection (use your own computer or device) The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque provides complimentary wifi access in all public lobby areas. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Fiesta NMDA Event Venue and Hotel Crown Plaza Albuquerque 901 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 877-227-6963 The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and traditional allure, creating an unforgettable setting for Fiesta 2025. Book your room before May 15 and get the preferred room rate of $124 (reference “NMDA Fiesta 2025”). 18 Presenters 75+ Credits CE CLASS AVAILABILITY For the following reasons, class availability is not guaranteed (and is on a first come, first served basis, until attendance capacity is filled): √ Capacity of classroom attendance is determined according to the fire marshall’s regulations. √ If a class attendance reaches the limit of legal capacity, then that class is considered “closed.” Course Credit This year, we will be scanning the QR code from your badge as you enter the classroom in order to record your attendance. Be sure to have your badge ready for each course you attend! You can also sign in on the paper sign-in sheets at the back of each lecture room. Class Materials You may be required to bring special materials in addition to online handouts. (See course descriptions, pages 20–32.) Electronic Handouts All course handouts will be available using the NMDA Events app. They can be accessed for review or download on your mobile or desktop device. Once registered, simply navigate to the desired course and click on the “Files” tab. Then select the desired handout and open or download. You can also take your own notes in that section of the app. CE Documentation/Proof of Attendance The New Mexico Dental Association provides credit for courses taken through CERP, the CE recognition program of the American Dental Association. CERP credit will be offered for classes that are attended and will be tracked for you using your individual log-in credentials. You will receive a certificate of attendance for all classes you attend for 75% or more of the class at the email address you provide. You may attend and receive credit for any classes you miss by viewing the recording on demand for 30 days following the live meeting. If you need to renew your license, be sure to view all your required courses by June 15. We will send a preliminary credit form by June 20. There will be another (final) CE credit email after access to the recorded courses ends in July. Attendee Responsibility Each attendee is responsible for maintaining his/her own records and for reporting his/her CDE activities to all appropriate bodies in accord with any jurisdictional and/ or membership requirements. Course Disclaimer NMDA makes every effort to present high-caliber clinicians in their respective areas of expertise. The presentations of the speakers in no way implies NMDA’s endorsement of any product, technique, or service presented in the course. NMDA specifically disclaims responsibility for any material presented. Parking Parking is free at the Crowne Plaza. It is accessible from entrances on University Blvd and can be found along the south and east side of the campus. Entrance to meeting spaces can be found on the east side of the building, north of the main entrance. Badges should be picked up under the portico before entering. Exhibitors will be found along the south side of the promenade, the exhibit hall in the South Ballroom and in the Tech Expo near the entrance of the meeting space. All classrooms (Arizona, Nevada, & Texas) will be accessed from the Promenade except the North Ballroom which is accessible through the Exhibit Hall. Workshops and CPR are accessible from the hallway west of the Garden Room. Badges are required for entry into all meeting spaces. Additional Information Exhibitors will be found along the south side of the Promenade, the exhibit hall in the South Ballroom, and in the Arizona room. All classrooms (Colorado, Texas, and Nevada) will be accessed from the Promenade except the North Ballroom which is accessible through the Exhibit Hall. Workshops and CPR are accessible from the hallway at the west end of the Promenade. Badges are required for entry into all meeting spaces. 15 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org
TICKETED EVENTS/WORKSHOPS SPECIAL EVENTS Date Time Speaker Event Location CEU Thu, June 5 9am–4pm Kim Obiedo DA Workshop: Radiography Certification Rio Grande 6 Thu, June 5 1–4pm Carla Cohn Easy Pedo for the GP Parlor F 3 Thu, June 5 By Appt CareTactics CPR/BLS: Hands-on Portion Parlor E 3 Fri, June 6 7–8:30am Shelly Fritz, Nicole Moberly Eat & Learn Breakfast: Special Needs Dentistry SKills Garden Room 1.5 Fri, June 6 11:30am–1pm Brittany Flynn Keynote Luncheon: The State of the Dental Profession in New Mexico Garden Room 1 Fri, June 6 1–4pm Kevin Earle PPP Control, Protocol, and Risk Management Seminar for Dental Professional Liability Parlor F 3 Fri, June 6 By Appt CareTactics CPR/BLS: Hands-on Portion Parlor E 3 Date Time Speaker Event Location CEU Thu, June 5 7–8am Past Presidents Breakfast Ranchers Club Thu, June 5 12–1pm Honor Colleges Luncheon Ranchers Club Thu, June 5 12–1pm Fiesta Luncheon Buffet Garden Room Thu, June 5 5:30–8pm Night at the Museum: NM Natural History Museum Off Site Fri, June 6 1–4pm Kevin Earle PPP Control, Protocol, and Risk Management Seminar for Dental Professional Liability Parlor F 3 Fri, June 6 4–5pm Fiesta Block Party Garden Room Fri, June 6 6:30–9pm President’s Dinner Seasons Rotisserie & Grill Off Site Sat, June 7 9am–12pm NMDA House of Delegates Garden Room 3 Schedule subject to change. 16 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Schedule of Events Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions
REGULAR SESSIONS Date Time Speaker Event Location CEU Thu, June 5 8–9am ADA Leadership Opening Session Ballroom North 1 Thu, June 5 9am–12pm Ernest Luce What Dentists Should Know About Opioid Use/Misuse and Optimal Analgesic Prescribing Ballroom North 3 Thu, June 5 9am–12pm Carla Cohn Keep the Kids IN Your Practice Nevada 3 Thu, June 5 9am–12pm Thomas Dudney Be Aware of Wear: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition Colorado 3 Thu, June 5 9am–12pm Arthur Tomaro Creating a Digital Workflow to Up Our Game in Diagnostics and Treatment Texas 3 Thu, June 5 1–4pm Ernest Luce Recognizing and Managing Medical Urgencies and Emergencies in the Dental Office Ballroom North 3 Thu, June 5 1–4pm Sam Shamardi Successful Periodontal Management: A Collaborative Approach Nevada 3 Thu, June 5 1–4pm Thomas Dudley What’s a Dentist to Do: Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Rehabilitation of Difficult and Unusual Cases Colorado 3 Thu, June 5 1–4pm Arthur Tomaro Great Team + Great Business = Great Practice Texas 3 Fri, June 6 8:30–11:30am Nancy Dewhirst Eco-Dentistry: Can Dentistry Be Safe and Sustainable? Ballroom North 3 Fri, June 6 8:30–11:30am Sam Shamardi Opening the Curtain: Fighting the Mental Health and Wellness Crisis Within Dentistry Nevada 3 Fri, June 6 8:30–11:30am Todd Snyder Revolutionizing Dentistry: The Integration of Artificial Intelligence Colorado 3 Fri, June 6 8:30–11:30am Malika Azargoon Hire to Fire: Hiring the Best Team Possible Texas 3 Fri, June 6 1–3pm Brittany Flynn The Dental Economic Landscape: National and State-Level Trends Nevada 2 Fri, June 6 1–4pm Nancy Dewhirst Combined Infection Control & OSHA Ballroom North 3 Fri, June 6 1–4pm Todd Snyder Modern Bioactive Restorations Colorado 3 Fri, June 6 1–4pm Malika Azargoon Cultivating a Culture of Care Texas 3 Sat, June 7 9am–12pm Stanley Malamed The New ABC’s of Local Anesthesia Making Pain Control More Effective and More Comfortable Virtual 3 Sat, June 7 9am–12pm Dawn Jackson Radiography Refresher Virtual 3 Schedule subject to change. 17 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org Schedule of Events Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions
Time Speaker Event Location CEU Thursday, June 5 7–8am Past Presidents Breakfast Ranchers Club 8–9am ADA Leadership Opening Session Ballroom North 1 9am–4pm Kim Obiedo DA Workshop: Radiography Certification Rio Grande 6 9am–12pm Ernest Luce What Dentists Should Know About Opioid Use/Misuse and Optimal Analgesic Prescribing Ballroom North 3 9am–12pm Carla Cohn Keep the Kids IN Your Practice Nevada 3 9am–12pm Thomas Dudney Be Aware of Wear: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition Colorado 3 9am–12pm Arthur Tomaro Creating a Digital Workflow to Up Our Game in Diagnostics and Treatment Texas 3 12–1pm Honor Colleges Luncheon Ranchers Club 12–1pm Fiesta Luncheon Buffet Garden Room 1–4pm Carla Cohn Easy Pedo for the GP Parlor F 3 1–4pm Ernest Luce Recognizing and Managing Medical Urgencies and Emergencies in the Dental Office Ballroom North 3 1–4pm Sam Shamardi Successful Periodontal Management: A Collaborative Approach Nevada 3 1–4pm Thomas Dudney What’s a Dentist to Do: Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Rehabilitation of Difficult and Unusual Cases Colorado 3 1–4pm Arthur Tomaro Great Team + Great Business = Great Practice Texas 3 5:30–8pm Night at the Museum: NM Natural History Museum Off Site By Appt CareTactics CPR/BLS: Hands-on Portion Parlor E 3 Schedule subject to change. 18 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Schedule of Events Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions
Time Speaker Event Location CEU Friday, June 6 7–8:30am Shelly Fritz, Nicole Moberly Eat & Learn Breakfast: Special Needs Dentistry Skills Garden Room 1.5 8:30–11:30am Nancy Dewhirst Eco-Dentistry: Can Dentistry Be Safe and Sustainable? Ballroom North 3 8:30–11:30am Sam Shamardi Opening the Curtain: Fighting the Mental Health and Wellness Crisis Within Dentistry Nevada 3 8:30–11:30am Todd Snyder Revolutionizing Dentistry: The Integration of Artificial Intelligence Colorado 3 8:30–11:30am Malika Azargoon Hire to Fire: Hiring the Best Team Possible Texas 3 11:30am–1pm Brittany Flynn Keynote Luncheon: The State of the Dental Profession in New Mexico Garden Room 1 1–3pm Brittany Flynn The Dental Economic Landscape: National and State-Level Trends Nevada 2 1–4pm Kevin Earle PPP Control, Protocol, and Risk Management Seminar for Dental Professional Liability Parlor F 3 1–4pm Nancy Dewhirst Combined Infection Control & OSHA Ballroom North 3 1–4pm Todd Snyder Modern Bioactive Restorations Colorado 3 1–4pm Malika Azargoon Cultivating a Culture of Care Texas 3 4–5pm Fiesta Block Party Garden Room 6:30–9pm President’s Dinner Seasons Rotisserie & Grill Off Site By Appt CareTactics CPR/BLS: Hands-on Portion Parlor E 3 Saturday, June 7 9am–12pm Stanley Malamed The New ABC’s of Local Anesthesia Making Pain Control More Effective and More Comfortable Virtual 3 9am–12pm Dawn Jackson Radiography Refresher Virtual 3 9am–12pm NMDA House of Delegates Garden Room 3 Schedule subject to change. 19 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org Schedule of Events Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions
→Past Presidents Breakfast Dentists 7–8am + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: RANCHERS CLUB TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT →Opening Session Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 8–9am + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: BALLROOM NORTH TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 1 →honors colleges luncheon Dentists 12–1pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: RANCHERS CLUB TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT →fiesta luncheon buffet Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 12–1pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: GARDEN ROOM TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT →night at the museum: NM Natural History museum Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 5:30–8pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: OFF SITE TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT →Keep the Kids in Your Practice Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 9am–12pm � Thursday � 6/5 LOCATION: NEVADA TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: As a general practitioner, you should be able to care for most of the kids in your practice, without having to refer them out to the pediatric dentist across town. Taking care of your kids should be fun and stress free. Learn how with the most up to date methods and techniques for intra-coronal restorations, primary dentition full coverage, pulpotomies and more. Step by step instructions will be provided to help you become a superstar with the kids and parents in your practice. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” In this course, you will be involved. You’ve heard it before—treat your kids well and your practice will soar. OBJECTIVES: • Learn efficient reliable pediatric methods and techniques. Effectively treat anterior and posterior primary dentition decay. • Successfully diagnose and treat pulpally involved teeth with new materials. →Workshop: Easy Pedo for the GP Dentists Dental Assistants 1–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: PARLOR F TYPE: TICKETED EVENT/WORKSHOP CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: This cutting-edge continuing education lecture is designed to equip general practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients in their family practices. General practitioners will be empowered with the latest knowledge and techniques in pediatric dentistry. The course emphasizes evidence-based dentistry and showcases the most recent advancements in materials and technology. Topics covered include caries arrest, intracoronal restorations, full coverage restorations, vital pulpal therapy, and resin infiltration. You will gain the expertise needed to provide comprehensive and effective pediatric dental care within your family practices. OBJECTIVES: • Learn the indications and contraindications for different restorative materials in pediatric patients. • Understand caries arrest, intracoronal restorations, full coverage restorations, vital pulpal therapy, and resin infiltration. • Develop the ability to choose and place the most appropriate restorative materials for various clinical scenarios. 20 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
+CARLA COHN Dr. Cohn is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1991 and then went on to complete a post-graduate internship in Pediatric Dentistry. Since then, Dr. Cohn has devoted herself to the care and treatment of children only. She maintains a private practice at Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg and Kids Dental in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Cohn is a partner, and has surgical privileges at Western Surgery Centre, a private surgical clinic. In addition to private practice, she is a part time clinical instructor, in Pediatric Dentistry at her alma mater, Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. →Be Aware of Wear: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 9am–12pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: COLORADO TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: In today’s society tooth wear is more prevalent than ever and it is therefore incumbent upon the entire dental team to be well versed in recognizing the clinical signs of wear while understanding the importance of prevention when possible and the restorative options when necessary. This half day lecture will illustrate the different types of tooth wear with clinical examples, and demonstrate a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVES • Recognize the clinical signs of intrinsic and extrinsic erosion. • Office protocols to help patients prevent and/or treat acid erosion. • Recognize the clinical signs of horizontal and vertical wear patterns. • Designing an occlusal scheme that fits and identifying grinding patterns of the patient. • Bite opening vs. crown lengthening vs. orthodontic intrusion to gain space for restorations. • The importance of an interdisciplinary team in treating wear cases. • A systematic approach in the treatment of simple to complex wear cases. →What’s a Dentist to Do: Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Rehabilitation of Difficult and Unusual Case Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 1–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: COLORADO TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: Sometimes the restorative dentist encounters clinical situations that are out of the ordinary and can often pose a challenge to treatment planning. This lecture will examine several such cases in order to explore treatment options and develop treatment plans, often utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach. Treatment results will be demonstrated along with helpful clinical tips on material selection, how to determine incisal edge position, intra-oral composite mock-ups, opening bites, taking CR records, avoiding biologic width violations, fabricating and evaluating provisional restorations, multiple unit adhesive cementation, bonding to porcelain in the mouth, and fine-tuning occlusal adjustments. OBJECTIVES: • Primary failure of eruption. • Class III anterior crossbite. • Matching a dark anterior tooth. • The gummy smile. • Traumatic avulsion. • The aging face. +THOMAS DUDNEY Thomas Dudney, DMD is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has previously served as the Clinical Director for the Aesthetic Advantage hands-on programs taught by Dr. Larry Rosenthal at New York University and the Eastman Dental Clinic in London. Presently he is the clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry as well as a member of Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau. 21 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
→ CPR/BLS: Hands-on Portion Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants By Appointment + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: PARLOR E TYPE: TICKETED EVENT/WORKSHOP CEU: 3 +JOE GRIEGO / CARETACTICS Joe was born and raised in the north valley of Albuquerque. He is a proud father who spends his free time coaching Special Olympics, umpiring High School baseball, flying airplanes, and volunteering for various Veterans organizations. Joe is a serviceconnected Navy Corpsman Veteran with over 15 years of experience that includes serving our community as a prior Firefighter/ EMT and Police Officer. He has also served our film industry as a Set Medic, taking care of the case and crew on various TV shows and movies. Joe has experience running various EMS and 911 calls in rural and metro areas and has expertise in the arenas of trauma, extrication, drug interdiction, and critical incident management. →What Dentists Should Know About Opioid Use/Misuse and Optimal Analgesic Prescribing Dentists 9am–12pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: BALLROOM NORTH TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: This course will present literature based, clinically effective methods to manage post operative analgesia for our dental patients. Included in the analgesic toolbox for dentists are traditional drugs to reduce pain such as acetaminophen, NSAIDs, opioids, steroids, long-acting local anesthetics, cold therapy as well as some nontraditional agents like CBD and turmeric. Significant emphasis will be placed on the many relative and absolute contraindications to the use of NSAIDs as well as risks associated with opioids. Suggested analgesic regimens for patients with different health backgrounds will be discussed. OBJECTIVES: • The participant will learn how to select analgesics to maximize relief of acute inflammatory pain. • The participant will learn how to evaluate patients who are at increased risk of adverse events associated with different analgesic agents. • The participant will learn relative and absolute contraindications to the use of NSAIDs. →Recognizing and Managing Medical Urgencies and Emergencies in the Dental Office Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 1–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: BALLROOM NORTH TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: This course will present to the dentist and dental staff member information regarding the recognition and initial management of several medical urgency/emergency events likely to be seen in a dental office. Emphasis will be on team participation as well as technical management of specific emergent situations. OBJECTIVES • The participant will learn how managing emergencies needs to be a group effort by the dental team members. • The participant will learn how to recognize and provide initial management of several emergent situations that may be encountered in a dental office. • The participant when oxygen use is and most importantly when oxygen is actually harmful in an emergency. +ERNEST LUCE Dr. Ernie Luce completed dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch in Houston in 1985, followed by a General Practice Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1986. Since then, he has held an appointment in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the dental school in San Antonio. Over the past 20 years, his professional interests have become quite focused on the teaching of management of medically compromised patients in the dental office, management of medical emergencies in the dental office, optimal analgesic prescribing, and the safe delivery of minimal and moderate sedation, both enteral and parenteral. 22 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
→Essentials for Radiography Certification Dental Assistants 8:30am–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: RIO GRANDE TYPE:TICKETED EVENT/WORKSHOP CEU: 6 This is a hands-on course for dental assistants seeking a certification from the state in dental radiography. It includes an opportunity to complete a practical and written examination to qualify for certification. Participants must be employed as a dental assistant and observe the exposure of 10 full mouth series prior to taking the course. DESCRIPTION: A study of radiation physics and safety theories to ensure competence in the use of X-radiation to ensure the safety and health of patients and health care professionals. Emphasis on the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposure of intra-oral radiographs, discussion of extraoral and CBCT radiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selection criteria, and patient and operator safety. OBJECTIVES: • The student will utilize different radiographic techniques, safety, and quality assurance in dental radiography as evidenced by a 75% or higher accuracy on written learning assessments and achievement of clinical competency. • The student will produce and interpret diagnostically acceptable radiographs utilizing various radiographic techniques. • Explain the basic principles and concepts of radiation in general and X-radiation in particular. • Discuss the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues including protective and recommended health and safety factors including ALARA and ADA guidelines for RX of radiographs. • Use appropriate procedures for selecting exposure factors and for producing and evaluating radiographs in the production of quality radiographs. • Recognize the characteristics of an acceptable radiographic image, the factors that influence the image, and the importance of quality assurance in imaging. • Analyze the legal issues related to dental radiography and the role of the dental radiographer in patient education and patient relations. • Demonstrate effective patient management techniques for intraoral and extraoral radiographs, panoramic, and alternate imaging modalities utilized in dental radiography. • Demonstrate competency in radiographic interpretation including normal radiographic landmarks and radiographic pathology. • Demonstrate the radiographic techniques of interproximal, paralleling, bisection, panoramic, and occlusal radiography which meet standards for acceptable radiographs. • Demonstrate ability to evaluate radiographic images, utilizing radiographic equipment including maintenance, radiation safety, and infection control protocols. +KIM OBIEDO, MS, RDH Kimberly is a native New Mexican. She was raised in Gallup and graduated from Gallup High School. Kim’s career in den¬tistry started as a dental assistant. She then decided to further her education and was accepted into the dental hygiene pro¬gram at the University of New Mexico. In 2002, Kim graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the Science of Dental Hygiene, relocated to Farmington, New Mexico where she continues to work as a clinical dental hygienist to this day. She furthered her dental hygiene educa¬tion, recently graduating in May 2024, from the University Of New Mexico with her master’s degree in dental hygiene. In 2016, Kim was hired as an adjunct instructor at San Juan College Dental Hygiene Program where she teaches both clinical and didactic courses. Kim is currently the lead instructor for the Dental Radiology course. She is an experienced dental hygienist who is dedicated to her patients, her students and to the dental health care profession. Kim and her husband, Thomas, currently live in Farmington, have two children and five dogs. She loves baseball and boating at the lake, but most of all, spending time with her family. NMDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. Remember... Show our exhibitors they are appreciated by visiting the Exhibit Hall. NM BALLROOM SOUTH Arizona Room Thursday: 8am–5pm Friday: 8am–5pm 23 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
→ Successful Periodontal Management: A Collaborative Approach Dentists Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 1–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: NEVADA TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: Having a hygiene program with strong periodontal knowledge is vital to the success and long-term maintenance of patients in any dental practice. Therefore, it’s critical the hygiene and dental team have established guidelines for treatment around implants and natural teeth. This course reviews the essential diagnostic and radiographic criteria the hygiene team needs to identify for the collaborative role they play in the treatment and referral of periodontal cases. OBJECTIVES: • Identify when it is time to refer to the periodontist. • Discover medical conditions that would be contraindicated and/or complicate certain periodontal procedures. • Discuss surgical and non-surgical cases and RDHS role in the long-term success of patient outcomes. +SAM SHAMARDI Dr. Sam Shamardi earned his DMD at Tufts University and his Periodontal certificate at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery and practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Division of Periodontics. Dr. Shamardi lectures nationally and internationally on topics within periodontics, hearing loss in dentistry, finance, non-surgical maintenance and more, and has published multiple articles. He is a member of the prestigious Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and is recognized as a dental entrepreneur for his revolutionary EarAid product. He is also the author of The Financial Survival Guide for Dentists, a book geared towards helping early career dental professionals establish a foundation in the business aspect of their careers. In his spare time, Dr. Shamardi enjoys traveling and supporting his favorite team Real Madrid. →Creating a Digital Workflow to Up Our Game in Diagnostics and Treatment Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 9am–12pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: TEXAS TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: Digital technology is rapidly changing the way clinical dentistry is performed. If we can diagnose issues earlier, can we redefine our approach to oral care? In dentistry, it relates to creating more efficient diagnostics that results in better decision making and, ultimately, a higher quality of care. The digital workflow is rapidly expanding, resulting in a greater quality of treatment for our patients. Dr. Tomaro will present a complete digital workflow from the initial phone call, to a new patient examination, hygiene appointment, treatment planning, and completed treatment. OBJECTIVES: • What is VoIP and how does that change office communication for your patients? • What role does CBCT play in diagnosis? • How has digital technology changed caries detection and treatment? • How has digital technology allowed the patient and doctor to co-diagnose? →Great Team + Great Business = Great Practice Dentists Administrators Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants 1–4pm + Thursday + 6/5 LOCATION: TEXAS TYPE: REGULAR SESSION CEU: 3 DESCRIPTION: In this course, Dr. Tomaro will present the qualities of a great team, and how you can create the environment that takes your team from “good” to “great.” Participants will learn business skills they never taught you in school, which are key characteristics of a great business, developing relationships with your patients so they will rave and refer more patients. In this course, you will learn to have a patient-centered practice, which allows everyone to concentrate on delivering high quality dentistry, and also helps to eliminate financial stress. You will also learn the key ingredients in marketing your practice. Stop dreaming about a great practice. Let’s make a great practice happen for you—one patient at a time. OBJECTIVES: • This course is designed to hone your business skills and help drive your overhead to 55–58%. • Learn the keys to developing and motivating the team. • Learn how to set and achieve goals. • Learn how to become profitable and achieve financial freedom. • Understand the importance of each and every patient. 24 2025 Fiesta NMDA June 5–7, 2025 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
+ARTHUR TOMARO Dr. Arthur (Tony) Tomaro is a recognized academician and clinician, an accomplished author, and lectures nationally and internationally. His lectures emphasize the same concepts he practices; comprehensive dental health exams, diagnosis, and treatment plans; conservative esthetic dentistry and materials; smile design; evaluation, diagnosis, and restoration of worn dentition; and financial success (learned skills growing up in a family business). As a speaker for Catapult Education, Dr. Tomaro lectures on aesthetic dentistry and his unique process for natural smile design. He has dedicated his entire career to the advancement of dental education. Dr. Tomaro received his DDS in 1980 from The University of Michigan and previously his BS and MS in Biology and Histology there. He enjoyed 26 years of private practice in Grand Rapids, MI. He then relocated to Las Vegas to become the Director of Clinics at the Las Vegas Institute and opened a private practice there in 2008. Dr. Tomaro has completed extensive dental and other academic training, and is considered an expert restorative and esthetic dentist. His extensive and comprehensive knowledge of TMJ and his ability to understand complex occlusion has prompted dentists to not only refer patients to him but to seek him for their own personal treatment. There is a difference in cosmetic dentists. Dr. Tomaro is particularly famous for his style of veneers-smile design. Using facial landmarks to dictate tooth position can both enhance esthetics and conserve tooth structure. Each porcelain veneer is handmade by Dr. Tomaro’s personal ceramist who custom-blends the porcelain according to the patient’s desire and Dr. Tomaro’s direction for a natural-looking finish. No two patients will have the same smile. Thus, many Las Vegas celebrities and performers have sought Dr. Tomaro to create their new smile. Dr. Tomaro serves on the editorial board of national dental publications and is an independent consultant and clinical researcher for many dental manufacturers and laboratories. Dr. Tomaro was awarded an ADA lifetime membership, was past Chairman of the Nevada Dental Association, is a present member of the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. SAVE THE DATE! Ruidoso REAL NMDA Retreat JULY 25–26, 2025 INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO EASTERN DENTAL MEETING FEBRUARY 6–7, 2026 Ruidoso EASTERN DENTAL MEETING 25 June 5–7, 2025 2025 Fiesta NMDA Register online at www.nmdental.org New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Regular Sessions thursday, june 5
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