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TABLE OF CON-TENTS

Letter from Michelle Lee, CPC, OSAP Executive Director

Agenda

Session Descriptions

Speakers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM MICHELLE LEE, CPC, OSAP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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JOIN US!

I am excited to announce our (first-ever) OSAP Virtual Conference is right around the corner – and we would love for you to be a part of this exciting experience. Happening online from August 13 – 15, 2020 we are bringing together dentistry’s top scientific authorities, opinion leaders, consultants, educators,

policymakers, government agency representatives, trade press, and dental industry executives for several days of vibrant education and networking.

The current coronavirus pandemic may have cancelled our in-person event; however, now more than ever, infection control education is vital in the field of dentistry. The goal of the 2020 OSAP Virtual Conference is to create and empower champions in the safe delivery of oral healthcare through didactic, interactive, and networking sessions. Sessions will address emerging and salient topics in dental infection prevention, occupational health, and patient safety.

After attending, participants will be able to:1. Describe current and emerging issues related to infection

prevention and safety in oral healthcare settings2. List new resources, tools, and networks to optimize compliance3. Identify important attributes to develop and enhance global

leadership for the optimal delivery of infection prevention and The Safest Dental Visit™.

CDE Credits: 14.50All registered participants will have access to on-demand recordings of the sessions for one (1) year (Note: CE will not be available for watching the recordings).

Important Deadlines• Early-bird Registration: Friday, July 17• Regular Registration: Friday, July 31

Acknowledgements OSAP is fortunate to have a stellar faculty of world-renowned infection prevention and safety experts who contribute their knowledge and expertise. The manufacturers and distributors are also generous supporters of the conference and we recognize and thank them for their commitment to OSAP and dental safety. We look forward to seeing you online!

OSAP IS AN ADA CERP RECOGNIZED PROVIDERADA 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.

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between OSAP and CE Exchange.

CE Exchange Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 1/1/2018 to 12/31/2020. Provider ID# 381092

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of CE Exchange and OSAP.

Michelle Lee, CPC OSAP Executive Director



AGENDA *Current as of July 10, 2020. Subject to Change.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

TIME (EDT) SESSION TITLE

10:00 AM – 10:30 AMOpening Ceremonies and Awards Michelle Lee, CPC

10:30 AM – 11:30 AMDr. John S. Zapp Global Lecture- Superbugs: The Race to Stop an EpidemicMatt McCarthy, MD

11:45 AM – 12:45 PMDo You See What We See? Common Accreditation Findings in Dental Clinics and What You Can Do to PrepareDiane Cullen, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Exhibit Hall

1:15 PM – 1:45 PMExhibitor “Ask the Expert”

Exhibitor “Ask the Expert”

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

A 360° View of Point of Care Testing for COVID-19Robert Eber, DDS, MS; Michael Glick, DMD; Laurie McCauley, DDS, MS, PhD; and Michael Reddy, DMD, DMScModerator: Michael C. Alfano, DMD, PhD

3:00 PM – 4:00 PMCOVID-19 & Dentistry – Beyond the HeadlinesSteven Yun, MD

4:15 PM – 5:15 PMAerosols in Dentistry: A Data Driven Review of Aerosol ReductionSabiha S. Bunek, DDS; Fiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MA; and John Molinari, PhDModerator: Eve Cuny, MS

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Virtual Happy Hour



AGENDA (cont.)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14


10:00 AM– 10:15 AMMorning Greetings and AnnouncementsMichelle Lee, CPC

10:15 AM – 11:15 AMKeynote: Using History and Science to Anticipate the FutureAmesh A. Adalja, MD, FIDSA, FACP, FACEP; Arnaud Bernaert, MBA; and Stanley M. BergmanModerator: Donald Marianos, DDS, MPH

11:15 AM – 11:45 AMExhibitor “Ask the Expert”


11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Exhibit Hall

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Oral Abstract Presentations

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Dental Unit Waterlines Panel DiscussionMatthew J. Arduino, MS, DrPH, FSHEA, M(ASCP); David L. Carsten, DDS; and Shannon Mills, DDSModerator: Doug Risk, DDS

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Creating a Culture of Safety in Dentistry: One Specialty’s JourneyPaul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS

The Role of Bacterial Biofilms in Compromised Cleaning and Sterilization FailureGreg Whiteley, PhD

OSAP-DANB Certifications: Which Path is Right for Me?Cynthia C. Durley, M.Ed., MBA

Nitrous Oxide Safety in DentistryCAPT Brian E. Hroch, MPH, CIH, CSP, REHS, RS

4:00 PM – 5:00 PMCDC Division of Oral Health: Fulfilling Core Mission and COVID-19 PrioritiesCasey Hannan, MPH




AGENDA (cont.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15


10:00 AM – 10:15 AMMorning Greetings and AnnouncementsMichelle Lee, CPC

10:15 AM – 11:15 AMDentistry’s PPE Crisis: How We Got in This Mess, and How We’ll Get Out of ItRick Cohen

11:30 AM – 12:00 PMExhibitor “Ask the Expert”


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break and Visit Virtual Exhibit Hall

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Antibiotic StewardshipSanjay Chand, MD

How to Operationalize Interim Guidance and Talk to Patients During the COVID-19 PandemicKathy Eklund, RDH, MHP; Karen Gregory, RN; and Julie Hawley, PhD

CBCT: Good, Bad and Sometimes……Ugly!Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Navigation of an Infection Control Breach in DentistryPatty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CIC

Make Your Safety Message Stick: Top 5 Strategies for Building Safety CultureKandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

Update on ADA, AAMI and ISO StandardsFiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MA, and Shannon Mills, DDS

How Have DSOs Responded to COVID-19?Adam Burr, DDS; Yahya Mansour, DDS, MS, DICOI, FAGD; Anna Singh, DMD; and Charles Zasso, DDS, FAGD, MBAModerator: Don Cohen, DMD

3:45 PM – 4:45 PMUpdates from EPA and FDAKristin Fitzgerald, MS, and Lauren Giles, RAC




THURSDAYSESSION DETAILS *Current as of July 10, 2020. Subject to Change.

Dr. John S. Zapp Global Lecture - Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Matt McCarthy, MD

This session will provide a detailed look at drug-resistant pathogens, known as superbugs, that present an urgent threat to public health. The lecture will focus on novel diagnostic platforms, new therapeutic strategies, and ethical controversies; the session will also preview what to expect in the coming years in the ongoing fight against superbugs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify novel approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant microbes in clinical practice2. Identify ethical issues surrounding the public disclosure of drug-resistant pathogens found in dental practices3. Identify ways to improve prescribing practices of antibiotics to curb the spread of drug-resistant microbes

AGD Subject Code: 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

Do You See What We See? Common Accreditation Findings in Dental Clinics and What You Can Do to Prepare11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Diane Cullen, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC

A visit by the Joint Commission to your dental clinic does not have to be an intimidating ordeal if you are prepared. This session will review common findings observed in dental clinics and discuss which standards and Element of Performance (EPs) are frequently cited. This session will also look at specific issues related to reprocessing and sterilization of dental equipment and provide guidance on what you need to know to be ready for the survey.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Recognize common Joint Commission findings in the dental settings2. Identify vulnerabilities related to reprocessing and sterilization of dental equipment

AGD Subject Code: 148 Infection Control



THURSDAYSESSION DETAILS (cont.)

A 360˚ View of Point of Care Testing for COVID-19 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Robert Eber, DDS, MS; Michael Glick, DMD; Laurie McCauley, DDS, MS, PhD; and Michael Reddy, DMD, DMSc

Moderator: Michael C. Alfano, DMD, PhDThis session is designed to empower private dental and medical practices to manage patients more safely and efficiently by outlining approaches to point-of-care (POC) testing for the presence of SARS CoV-2 and antibodies thereto. The relative merits of serology vs. molecular testing will be discussed, and the risks of false negatives or positives will be highlighted. This session will include a primer on antigen, antibody, and molecular testing of SARS CoV-2, including an assessment of the significance of the prevalence of the infection in the population on the value of POC tests. In addition, two universities will describe the pilot programs they launched on campus as a practical example of how-to stand-up testing protocols using available techniques in a private practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Match various sampling techniques with appropriate POC tests to assess the COVID-19 status of staff and patients2. Describe the importance of assessing different types of information to assess COVID-19 status3. Discuss why the number of people in the population infected with the SARS CoV-2 virus impacts the relative value of the POC tests4. Discuss patient acceptability of tests for systemic health/COVID-19 in dental care settings

AGD Subject Code: 010 – Immunology, 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

COVID-19 & Dentistry – Beyond the Headlines3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Steven Yun, MD

This session will provide an in-depth analysis of the COVID-19 issues as they affect dentistry, beyond what is typically covered in the mass media.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss safe alternatives to the N95 respirator2. Identify the role of COVID-19 testing in dental practices3. Describe how dentists can refute misinformation by using scientific principles

AGD Subject Code: 148 Infection Control, 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

Aerosols in Dentistry: A Data Driven Review of Aerosol Reduction4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Sabiha S. Bunek, DDS; Fiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MA; and John Molinari, PhD

Moderator: Eve Cuny, MS The potential for aerosol transmission of organisms can increase transmission of infection in a dental setting, putting both patients and dental health care personnel at risk. This session will discuss the current status and concerns of aerosol generation, how to identify aerosol transmission risks and associated infection control practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe current status and concerns of aerosol generation in dentistry and transmission of disease2. Discuss research methods which quantitatively address bacterial load reduction3. Identify how PPE can be used to mitigate aerosol contamination




FRIDAYSESSION DETAILS

Keynote: Using History and Science to Anticipate the Future10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Amesh A. Adalja, MD, FIDSA, FACP, FACEP; Arnaud Bernaert, MBA; and Stanley M. Bergman

Moderator: Donald Marianos, DDS, MPH This panel will discuss the history and evolution of scientific knowledge and its impact on healthcare. While change is inevitable, healthcare professionals can influence and impact the future by anticipating those changes. Four areas that can anticipate changes include infection prevention and control, public health and private practice, preventive health maintenance and management of early disease, and medical and oral health integration.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss current and historical events that have impacted healthcare2. Describe the role that dentistry can play in impacting future advances

AGD Subject Code: 010 – Basic Sciences

Oral Abstract Presentations 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | MULTIPLE PRESENTERSOSAP invited infection control clinicians, educators, and researchers from around the world to submit abstracts. During this session, abstract presenters will present their work.

• Action of Different Treatments for Biofilm Decontamination on Latex and Silicone Pacifiers Presenting Author: Soraia Marangoni, DDS

• Application of Flow Cytometry to Analyze Microbial Quality of Dental Unit Water Presenting Author: Shannon Mills, DDS

• Instrument Processing Didactic Laboratory in a Dental School Presenting Author: Liliana Donatelli, BS, MPH

• Interfibrillary Spaces of Respiratory Protection Equipment in Dentistry: Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis Presenting Author: Fabio Souza, MBA, DDS, MsC, PhD

• Study on the Effect of Slightly Acid Hypochlorous Water on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Presenting Author: Jing Su, DDS, PhD

• The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Infection-Control Clinical Practice at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Presenting Author:Tara Habibi

• Top Five Most Common Infection Control Infractions Noted from Random Infection Control Compliance Audits in a DDS Clinic Presenting Author: Joyce Galligan, RN, DDS

• Ultraviolet Disinfection of Non-Autoclavable Dental Equipment Presenting Author: Marvin Ruffin

• Use of a Survey Tool in Advancing Safety Culture in a Dental Practice Presenting Author: Karen Mann, LDA

• Use of Triggers in Identifying Adverse Dental Events in an Electronic Record Presenting Author: Donald Worley, DDS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe current and emerging issues related to infection prevention and safety in oral healthcare settings2. List new resources, tools, and networks to optimize compliance

AGD Subject Code: 148 Infection Control, 550 Practice Management and Human Relations



Dental Unit Waterlines Panel Discussion1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Matthew J. Arduino, MS, DrPH, FSHEA, M(ASCP); David L. Carsten, DDS; and Shannon Mills, DDS

Moderator: Doug Risk, DDS During this session, the stage will be set through a discussion of the cases of Mycobacterium abscessus transmission in Georgia and California. Then the speakers will have a structured conversation in regards to the process of changing the state infection control regulations with a focus the state of Washington; guidelines for waterline maintenance and testing; and more. This will be a lively, and engaging session that you do not want to miss!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Explain how microbial contamination of dental unit water delivery systems poses health risks for patients and healthcare

workers2. Describe the pediatric Mycobacterium abscessus outbreaks in Georgia and California3. Discuss how state dental boards are responding to reports of individual infections and outbreaks associated with

contaminated dental treatment water4. Describe current technology and best practices for waterline maintenance and testing to ensure a safe dental treatment

environment


Creating a Culture of Safety in Dentistry: One Specialty’s Journey 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS

Safety – patient protection, infection prevention, occupational health – is an essential part of dentistry’s vision, but how can we work toward that goal in an organized, practical way? This session covers the initiation and first steps in one dental specialty’s recognition and engagement of safety as an integral part of pediatric dental care. The presentation reviews the organizational engagement and evolution of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to create a culture of safety.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify your most important safety objectives as an organization or practice group 2. Assemble essential and applicable resources on safety3. Create a variety of approaches and pathways to a safety culture4. Evaluate and track safety improvements


FRIDAYSESSION DETAILS (cont.)




The Role of Bacterial Biofilms in Compromised Cleaning and Sterilization Failure 2:45 PM– 3:45 PM | Greg Whiteley, PhD

Our understanding and modelling of biofilms has changed dramatically over the past few years. The role of biofilms in oral infection is under extensive study in various places. Less is known about the role of biofilms in cleaning and sterilization failure. This presentation reviews the new evidence of the role of biofilm contamination of reusable medical devices and failure modes for reprocessing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe the new modelling methods for in-vitro biofilm modelling and the evidence of failure modes with reprocessing of

reusable medical devices2. Explain the role of biofilms on dry surfaces and their role with the spread of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) within

healthcare settings3. Recognize the role of dry surface and other biofilms in dissemination of multi-resistant organisms (MRO) within healthcare4. Discuss the interactive role of hand hygiene and surface cleanliness in the spread of HAI/MRO within healthcare settings

AGD Subject Code: 010 – Microbiology, 148 Infection Control

Nitrous Oxide Safety in Dentistry2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | CAPT Brian E. Hroch, MPH, CIH, CSP, REHS, RS

This session will provide an overview of nitrous oxide safety in dentistry. Topics covered will include occupational hazards, physical hazards, and engineering and administrative controls. Additionally, employee and environmental monitoring with nitrous oxide and related healthcare accreditation implications will be discussed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify occupational and physical hazards with nitrous oxide2. Recognize engineering and administrative controls with nitrous oxide3. Discuss healthcare accreditation implications in regard to employee and environmental monitoring with nitrous oxide

AGD Subject Code: 340 Anesthesia and Pain Management




OSAP-DANB Certifications: Which Path is Right for Me? 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Cynthia C. Durley, M.Ed, MBA

Dental infection control education and certification – how can it enhance your career, and where do you begin? And, as a lifelong learner, how do you continue your education throughout your career? If you are wondering which OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation path is right for you, attend this session to find out more.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Recall which OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation education and certification programs are completed, which are in process, and

which are on the horizon2. Identify distinguishing features between an assessment-based certificate program and a certification program3. Evaluate feedback from OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate ProgramTM certificate

holders4. Determine how to earn the OSAP-DANB Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and ControlTM (DISIPCTM) and/or the

Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and ControlTM (CDIPCTM) certifications5. Consider decision points related to benefits of and differences among the OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation education and

certification offerings

AGD Subject Code: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations

CDC Division of Oral Health: Fulfilling Core Mission and COVID-19 Priorities4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Casey Hannan, MPH

This session will provide an overview of CDC’s Division of Oral Health, highlighting core functions and strategic priorities. The Division’s role in supporting the agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be detailed, including their role in providing interim guidance tailored for dental health care personnel and settings. An overview of recent and ongoing collaborative efforts between CDC and OSAP will also be provided.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify CDC-DOH core functions2. Describe DOH role in CDC’s response to COVID-193. Summarize CDC & OSAP recent collaborative projects

AGD Subject Code: 148 Infection Control, 149 Multi-disciplinary topics



SATURDAYSESSION DETAILS

Keynote: Dentistry’s PPE Crisis: How We Got in This Mess, and How We’ll Get Out of It10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Rick Cohen

This session will examine the complexities and nuances of the worldwide PPE market. Participants will gain an understanding of why America has run out of critical PPE items, and why prices have gone up. Participants will also leave with new insights into when the PPE supply should get back to normal, and what normal looks like.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss how and where the world’s PPE products are manufactured2. Describe why the prices of PPE products have risen so drastically


Antibiotic Stewardship 1:15 PM– 2:15 PM | Sanjay Chand, MD

Antibiotic stewardship encourages the development, promotion, and implementation of appropriate and responsible use of antibiotics in the dental setting. The ADA supports prudent use of antibiotics to minimize the risk of adverse effects and development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Dentists are the third highest prescribers of antibiotics in outpatient settings in the United States, and antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious public health threats of the modern era. This course will provide an overview of clinical recommendations and most recent guidelines in antibiotic prescribing for the dental prescriber.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. Describe antibiotic stewardship and relate it to the dental practice2. Discuss recent evidence-based recommendations regarding antibiotic prescribing in the dental setting3. Elaborate on prudent antibiotic use and discuss common adverse effects and resistance development with

the injudicious use of antibiotics

AGD Subject Code: 010 - Pharmacotherapeutics

CBCT: Good, Bad and Sometimes……Ugly!1:15 PM– 2:15 PM | Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has been among us for the last 20 years; however, there are still misunderstandings and challenges of the potential indications with the pediatric and adolescent patient. This session will provide the attendee with a comprehensive knowledge of CBCT in the practice of dentistry. The session will cover the entire spectrum of CBCT including the fundamentals, radiation safety, indications, importance of the interpretation report, challenges, and the future of this technology.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe how CBCT works2. Determine the truth about the radiation safety of CBCT3. Discuss the importance of the interpretation report4. Identify the indications of CBCT within the frame of practicing pediatric dentistry

AGD Subject Code: 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology



SATURDAYSESSION DETAILS (cont.)

How to Operationalize Interim Guidance and Talk to Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP; Karen Gregory, RN; and Julie Hawley, PhD

As offices turn the corner and look to the future there are still many questions that may need answers to ensure the workplace is safe for both workers and patients. Best Practices for Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic, is the tool you need to operationalize interim guidance provided by the ADA, OSHA, the CDA and other dental associations. This session will introduce dental professionals to this important tool, walking them through the document to ensure successful implementation. The session will also provide an overview of an additional tool created to help patients better understand how dentistry is committed to making every dental visit a safe dental visit. Both tools were made possible due to educational funding provided by DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify resources to ensure your clinic remains current with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic2. Discuss measures to reduce the likelihood of the spread of infection as patient care increases3. Describe how to discuss safety with your patients

AGD Subject Code: 148 Infection Control, 550 Practice Management and Human Relations

Navigation of an Infection Control Breach in Dentistry2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Patty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CIC

This session will provide guidance to dental health professionals on how to address a breach in infection control that could result in infections in patients and staff. Topics will include what to do when a breach is identified, who to call for help, and best practices for responding to a breach.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe two strategies to prevent infection control breaches2. Identify resources to assist in assessing risk to patients3. Discuss best practices to prevent infection control breaches in dental care

AGD Subject Code: 566 HIPAA

Make Your Safety Message Stick: Top 5 Strategies for Building Safety Culture2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

It is challenging to keep employees engaged when it comes to infection prevention and safety. This session provides strategies to get your safety message across to those that need it. Safety culture begins with the leader and trickles down to employees. Positive safety culture leads to improved attitudes and behaviors that ultimately affect patient care. A variety of techniques, such as exciting visuals, humor, repetition, and utilizing a balanced approach to get your safety message across will be discussed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Define safety culture as it relates to dental practice2. Create memorable safety messages3. Implement strategies to improve and maintain a culture of safety in their setting





Update on ADA, AAMI, and ISO Standards2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Fiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MA, and Shannon Mills, DDS

National and international industry standards create consensus on best practices for the design and manufacture of materials, devices, and health information technology used in dentistry. The American Dental Association Standards Committee for Dental Products (SCDP), and the Standards Committee for Dental Informatics (SCDI) are designated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop industry standards for dental products in the US. The ADA also participates in the activities of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), which develops standards for sterilization equipment and related products. ANSI accredits the SCDP, the SCDI, and AAMI to participate in the development of international standards as members of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). OSAP is a voting member of the SCDP and SCDI and participates indirectly through the ADA with AAMI. OSAP and ADA representatives to these organizations will provide an overview of current OSAP standards development activities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. State how OSAP is currently participating in the development of industry standards at the national and international level2. Discuss how OSAP members can participate in national and international standards development activities


How Have DSOs Responded to COVID-19?2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Adam Burr, DDS; Yahya Mansour, DDS, MS, DICOI, FAGD; Anna Singh, DMD; and Charles Zasso, DDS, FAGD, MBA

Moderator: Don Cohen, DMDThis panel discussion will include representatives from mid-market and elite dental group practices. The panelists will discuss how dental group practices have responded to challenges related to COVID-19, including the concerns their teams and patients have voiced. They will also cover how their teams and patients have responded to re-opening.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. Discuss the challenges dental group practices are facing related to COVID-192. Describe the approach have dental group practices taken to deal with COVID-19 challenges

AGD Subject Code: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations




Updates from EPA and FDA 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Kristin Fitzgerald, MS, and Lauren Giles, RAC

EPA will introduce new regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for the management and disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, focusing on the aspects of the rule that are most likely to impact dentists. FDA will provide a presentation of the application of the Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff” issued on March 17, 2015 for comprehensive, validated Instructions for Use for dental devices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the prohibition on sewering hazardous waste pharmaceutical2. Identify when RCRA applies to a healthcare facility3. Discuss the elements of comprehensive reprocessing instructions for use for dental handpieces and instruments4. Discuss methods to determine if the reprocessing Instructions for Use are current and validated5. Discuss the regulatory status and reprocessing of diamond coated burs and instruments




SPEAKERS *Current as of July 10, 2020. Subject to Change.

Amesh A. Adalja, MD, FIDSA, FACP, FACEPDr. Adalja is a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. His work is focused on emerging infectious disease, pandemic preparedness, and biosecurity. Dr. Adalja has served on U.S. government panels tasked with developing guidelines for the treatment of plague, botulism, and anthrax in mass casualty settings and the system of care for infectious disease emergencies, and as an external advisor to the New York City Health and Hospital Emergency Management Highly Infectious Disease training program, as well as on a FEMA working group on nuclear disaster recovery. He is currently a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s (IDSA) Precision Medicine working group and is one of their media spokespersons; he previously served on their public health and diagnostics committees. Dr. Adalja is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter’s EMS & Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Committee as well as the Allegheny County Medical Reserve Corps. He was formerly a member of the National Quality Forum’s Infectious Disease Standing Committee and the US Department of Health and Human Services’ National Disaster Medical System, with which he was deployed to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake; he was also selected for their mobile acute care strike team. Dr. Adalja’s expertise is frequently sought by international and national media.

Matthew Arduino, MS, DrPH, FSHEA, M(ASCP)Dr. Arduino has a BS in Biology, an MS in Microbiology, and both a Master’s and Doctorate in Public Health. He is a public health microbiologist and currently serves as the Senior Adviser for Environmental Hygiene and Infection Prevention in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. He has been at CDC for 34 years and in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion for 32 years. Dr. Arduino is the author/coauthor of 154 scientific articles, 13 book chapters, and 23 MMWR reports.

Stanley M. BergmanMr. Bergman has been Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc. since 1989. Mr. Bergman serves as a board member or advisor for numerous institutions including New York University College of Dentistry, The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, The Columbia University Medical Center, University of the People, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, The University of the Witwatersrand Fund, The World Economic Forum’s Health Care Governors, The Business Council for International Understanding, The Japan Society, and The Metropolitan Opera. Mr. Bergman is an honorary member of the American Dental Association and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. Mr. Bergman is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor; the CR Magazine Corporate Responsibility Lifetime Achievement Award; the 2017 CEO of the Year award by Chief Executive Magazine; Honorary Doctorates from The University of the Witwatersrand, Western University of Health Sciences, Hofstra University, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Case Western Reserve University and Farmingdale State College (SUNY); and Honorary Fellowship from King’s College London - Dental Institute and the International College of Dentists.



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Arnaud Bernaert, MBAAn MBA graduate from HEC, Mr. Bernaert dedicated his prolific career to strategy, partnerships, M&A and Healthcare policy matters. He also published extensively on those themes and received significant media coverage. This he has done first as a senior executive in multinational organizations such as Baxter and Philips Healthcare, then as the Global Head for Health and Healthcare Industries at the World Economic Forum. Mr. Bernaert has a unique understanding of Global Health and Healthcare challenges. He also maintains deep personal connections within a unique network of industry CEO’s, policy makers, regulators, heads of international organizations and civil society leaders. As a member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum, Mr. Bernaert has launched defining public private coalitions in fields as diverse as epidemics preparedness, vaccines and antibiotic innovation, value based healthcare, precision medicine regulations, access to primary care, payment reforms, healthcare IT just to name a few. On such matters and many others, he also addressed as key note speaker, panellist, moderator or knowledge expert the participants of the most prestigious global healthcare gatherings in Davos, UNGA, Forbes conferences, World Health Assembly week, World Health summit and many other conferences.

Sabiha S. Bunek, DDSDr. Bunek is Editor-in-Chief of DENTAL ADVISOR, leading a team of researchers and clinicians in reporting evidence-based clinical and laboratory properties of dental products and equipment. As a principal partner and CEO of Dental Consultants, Inc., she is leading future generations in connecting science and clinical practice. Dr. Bunek was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earned her D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (GO BLUE!). She is the owner of Bunek Dental Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bunek lectures on topics related to adhesives, ceramics, cementation, and CAD/CAM technology. She is a published author and has been nationally recognized by Dental Products Report, who named her one of the top 25 Women in Dentistry in the areas of research and education. Dr. Bunek currently serves on the Executive Board of Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry (SCAD) and is a visiting faculty for the Dawson Academy. She maintains a full-time practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focusing on esthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry.

Adam Burr, DDSDr. Burr is the Chief Dental Officer for Elite Dental Partners. Most recently, he served as a regional clinical director for Pacific Dental Services in Utah, where he helped revitalize the clinical culture of the region. Dr. Burr graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has worked at dental practices in New Hampshire, Colorado, and Utah. He has developed and taught courses across the country on various dental, operational, and leadership topics and recently has been heavily involved in recruiting efforts at universities across North America. He spent time in various Central and South American countries on several dental service missions.



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David Carsten, DDSDr. Carsten is an assistant professor at Oregon Health Sciences University and Infection Control Chair at the Washington State Dental Commission. Dr. Carsten is a Dentist Anesthesiologist and a member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Equilibration Society, and the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontics. Dr. Carsten is also a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, and a Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International. He has held various leadership positions in the local and state dental associations, amongst them president of the Clark County Dental Society and a member of the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference Leadership Committee. He has also been a national delegate for the Academy of General Dentistry and a state delegate for the Washington State Dental Association. He lives with his wife Sharon and son Davin in Vancouver, Washington.

Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MSDr. Casamassimo is Chief Policy Officer of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is Professor Emeritus of the Ohio State University and is an attending dentist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, both in Columbus, OH. Dr. Casamassimo is actively engaged in safety areas in pediatric and general dentistry and directs efforts of the pediatric dentistry specialty in safety in dental practice related to children, dentists, and dental staff members through the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center.

Sanjay Chand, MDDr. Chand is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Infection Control and Prevention at the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. Dr. Chand is a popular speaker at national and international conferences. His areas of expertise include infection control, pain management, and chronic disease. He has served as Chair ADEA Section on Physiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics and has received several teaching awards from both graduate and post-graduate students.



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Rick CohenAfter three years as an IT consultant at Accenture, Mr. Cohen joined Benco in 1994 to create Painless, the industry’s first windows-based e-commerce software. Since then, he has taken on increasing responsibilities within Benco, focusing on Information Technology, Logistics, Clarion Financial, and Benco’s private brand. He is Co-Chair of the Benco Family Foundation, a trustee of WVIA public television and public radio, and a Chair of the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation.

Fiona Collins, BDS, MBA, MADr. Collins has given presentations throughout North America and in Europe, the Pacific Rim, and the Middle East. She has educated dental professionals and students through interactive live presentations, webinars, and continuing education articles. Dr. Collins has also worked with organizations to deliver practical information that enhances patient care and safety, including the delivery of Stakeholder content for OSAP for the Safest Dental VisitTM. Dr. Collins is the American Dental Association representative to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); a member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and OSAP; a participant in standards working groups; and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Diane Cullen, RN, MSN, MBA, CICMs. Cullen currently holds the position of Associate Director in the Standards Interpretation Group in the Division of Healthcare Improvement at The Joint Commission. In this role, Ms. Cullen is responsible for working closely with accredited and certified organizations to interpret The Joint Commission standards, identify vulnerabilities, and improve their performance. Prior to joining The Joint Commission, Ms. Cullen worked as an Infection Preventionist for 15 years. Most recently, she was the Manager of Infection Prevention at a major metropolitan medical center. She has also led infection prevention in a variety of healthcare settings including long-term acute care, community, and county hospitals. Ms. Cullen has consulted with many other organizations to help review and develop their infection prevention programs, and she has presented infection prevention topics at local, national, and international events. Ms. Cullen received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago, Illinois, with a focus in Population-Based Infection Control and Environmental Safety. She received a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University. She is also Certified in Infection Control (CIC).



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Cynthia C. Durley, M.Ed, MBA Ms. Durley is Executive Director of both the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education Foundation (the DALE Foundation) and the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). She has been employed by DANB for nearly 35 years and by the DALE Foundation since its incorporation in 2010.

Ms. Durley has served on a number of federal and national task forces and committees and held leadership positions in national associations and organizations. Ms. Durley joined former OSAP Executive Director Therese Long, CAE, MBA, as a founding member of the national Infection Control Consortium and currently serves on the OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation Infection Control Certificate/Certification Steering Commission. She is former Chair of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies [national accrediting commission for certification programs] and former President of the National Organization for Competency Assurance [national membership organization for certification organizations, now called the Institute for Credentialing Excellence].

Robert Eber, DDS, MS Dr. Eber is a clinical professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and the Director of Clinical Research for the School of Dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and he currently serves as a Director. Dr. Eber received his DDS from Indiana University and his MS and Certificate in Periodontology from The Ohio State University. Dr. Eber previously served as a clinical faculty member at The Ohio State University and Indiana University, and he was in private practice limited to periodontics in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he also served on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis District Dental Society, IDDS Delegate to the Indiana Dental Association, and IDDS component editor for the Indiana Dental Journal. At the University of Michigan, he has served as a Vertically Integrated Clinic Director, Associate Chair for the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Director of the Pathways Program and Director of the Healthcare Delivery Pathway. Currently, he is a representative for UMSoD for IRB MED at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a past president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology, past president of the Russell W. Bunting Periodontal Society, and past president of the Michigan chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He is a member of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is an alumnus of the American Dental Education Associations Leadership Institute. Dr. Eber’s research interests are nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontitis, periodontal plastic surgery, and dental implants. He maintains a faculty practice limited to periodontics and implant surgery.



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Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHPMs. Eklund is the Director of Occupational Health and Safety, and the Forsyth Research Subject and Patient Safety Advocate at The Forsyth Institute. She is an adjunct faculty member at Regis College, Dental Hygiene Program where she teaches senior level courses in Oral Health Research and Evidence-Based Decision Making. Ms. Eklund serves as faculty for the New England AIDS Education and Training Center and HIVdent.org and was the 2017-2019 Chair of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Board of Directors. Over the past 35 years, Ms. Eklund has published papers and contributed to several texts on infection control and safety. She is an author of the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings- 2003.

Kristin Fitzgerald, MSMs. Fitzgerald has been with the U.S. EPA since 2001, working primarily on hazardous waste generator issues. She started working with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) almost thirty years ago, answering questions on the RCRA/Superfund Hotline. She holds a B.A. in Government from St. Lawrence University in New York and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from George Mason University in Virginia.

Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS Ms. Garland is an Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University serving as Clinic Director and Health and Safety Coordinator. She has been an active OSAP member serving on several committees and received the 2017 OSAP Emerging Infection Control Leader Award. Ms. Garland’s research on infection control has been published in several journals, and she has presented at regional, national, and international meetings. Ms. Garland serves as an “Ask the Expert” Columnist for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and is a member the Crosstex Luminary Council.



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Lauren Giles, RACMs. Giles is a biomedical engineer in the Dental Devices Branch serving as a lead scientific reviewer since joining the FDA in 2011. Ms. Giles received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2009 from the Georgia Institute of Technology and received her Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) in 2017. Ms. Giles is also a representative for the Center on the FDA Advisory Committee for Employees with Disabilities (ACED) and Chairperson for the Succession, Training, Awareness, and Retention (STAR) subcommittee. As a member of the Dental Devices Branch, Ms. Giles has focused her career on the review of dental handpieces, dental operative units, and dental stereotaxic devices. In that role, she has been the point person for the FDA considerations regarding the Dental Unit Water Quality White Paper. Ms. Giles represents the FDA as a liaison for Sub-Committee 4 Dental Instruments for both the American Dental Association Standards for Dental Products and ISO TC 106 Dentistry. Ms. Giles is also a Dental Branch contact for Quality System and 30-Day Notice Review.

Michael Glick, DMDDr. Glick is Professor, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Dr. Glick has authored more than 300 journal publications, book chapters, and editorials, and he has edited and co-edited 10 books. He is the recipient of more than six million dollars of grant support for scientific and educational purposes. Dr. Glick served as chair for the Vision 2020, World Dental Federation (FDI), and is presently co-chairing the FDI Think Tank. Dr. Glick is past-President of the American Board of Oral Medicine, immediate past Dean, University at Buffalo, and has served as the Editor of The Journal of the American Dental Association from 2005 to 2020.

Karen Gregory, RN Ms. Gregory works with Total Medical Compliance (TMC) as Director of Compliance and Education, where she is responsible for the development and supervision of compliance programs. TMC provides onsite OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA compliance solutions to dental and medical practices, as well as seminars and webinars on various compliance issues. She is a requested speaker at local, state, and national dental meetings. Karen is on the Editorial Review Board for Infection Control in Practice, a Hu-Friedy Key Opinion Leader, and serves on the OSAP Board of Directors.



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Casey Hannan, MPHMr. Hannan is the Director of the CDC’s Division of Oral Health. He leads division programs through implementing policies, partnerships, and strategic communications to achieve the mission of the division. He is a 32-year veteran of the public health workforce and has worked in community-based, medical center, university, and government settings. He is a proven leader in designing and executing plans to address chronic disease and health promotion topics and has served in leadership positions in four divisions over his 23-year CDC career. Mr. Hannan holds an MPH degree from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan.

Julie Hawley, PhD Dr. Hawley is the Director of Analytics and Evaluation at the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. She has extensive experience in evidence-based healthcare, medical/dental research & analytics, implementation science, scientific publishing, association leadership, and advocacy. Dr. Hawley served as the executive director of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry and has had leadership roles in evidence-based healthcare with the American College of Chest Physicians as well as the American Dental Association. Dr. Hawley received her PhD from Harvard University’s Biological and Biomedical Sciences program and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

CAPT Brian E. Hroch, MPH, CIH, CSP, REHS, RS CAPT Hroch (Rock) is in the Environmental Health Officer category of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS). CAPT Hroch is an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Manager with the Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Office, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Environmental Health Service. CAPT Hroch serves as a team member of the Albuquerque Area’s Continuous Accreditation Readiness Program (CARP). He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).



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Yahya Mansour, DDS, MS, DICOI, FAGDDr. Mansour received two bachelor’s degrees, one in Neuroscience, the other in Biology, then went on to receive his master’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, all from the University of California. He then went on to receive his DDS from University of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA. After graduation, Dr. Mansour and his partners went on to found Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics. He continued his education by earning a Certificate of Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics has now grown organically with a patient-first mind set, while creating a platform for doctors to advance their professional careers as well as enrich their personal lives. They now have over 120 exceptional doctors across 25 locations! Dr. Mansour continues to advance his knowledge in implant and cosmetic dentistry by attending Continuing Education courses on a monthly basis. In his spare time, Dr. Mansour enjoys soccer, basketball, swimming, and scuba diving.

Matt McCarthy, MDDr. McCarthy is the New York Times bestselling author of three books: Superbugs, The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly, and Odd Man Out. He is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell and a staff physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where he serves on the Ethics Committee. He is a technical advisor for the television show The Resident on Fox, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and The New England Journal of Medicine. His newest book, Superbugs, has been published in 14 countries and translated into six languages.

Laurie McCauley, DDS, MS, PhDDr. McCauley is the William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor and Dean of the School of Dentistry, and Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Medical School at the University of Michigan. Dr. McCauley earned her BS, DDS, MS, and PhD (Veterinary Pathobiology) all from The Ohio State University. She has had several visiting scientist/professor appointments including the Institut de Genetique et de Biologie Moleculaire et Cellulaire, the Eěcole Normale Supeěrieure de Lyon, and the Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. McCauley is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a former council member of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), former Associate Editor of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR), a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, served on the National Institutes of Health, National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. For more than 25 years, Dr. McCauley has led an active research program in parathyroid hormone regenerative actions in bone, osteoimmunology, and skeletal metastasis.



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Shannon E. Mills, DDSDr. Mills is an independent healthcare consultant and lecturer. After graduation from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1977, he served in the US Air Force Dental Corps until his retirement in the rank of Colonel in 2005. Dr. Mills has been an OSAP member since 1991, serving on the Board of Directors from 1995 to 2002 and as Chair from 2001 to 2002. He was honored by OSAP in 2018 with the James J. Crawford Award for Lifetime Achievement.

John Molinari, PhDDr. Molinari is Professor Emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he served for 32 years in the School of Dentistry as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Infection Control. He also has been Infection Control Director for DENTAL ADVISOR in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Molinari is a founding member and past President of OSAP. He has published over 500 scientific articles, text chapters, and abstracts in the areas of microbiology and immunology, and he lectures nationally and internationally on topics dealing with infectious diseases and infection control.

Patty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CICMs. Montgomery is an Infection Preventionist working with the Washington State Department of Health Healthcare Associated Infections team, where she leads infection prevention outreach efforts. In her role as Nurse Consultant, she helps healthcare facilities and local health jurisdictions evaluate and respond to breaches in infection control. Patty has a master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Washington and has achieved Certification in Infection Control.



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Michael Reddy, DMD, DMSc Dr. Reddy is a researcher, educator and clinician who serves as Dean and Professor at UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. He is internationally recognized as an advocate for scientific discovery and a thought leader in healthcare education. Dr. Reddy’s clinical expertise lies in the area of periodontal therapy and dental implants, and his research interests include regenerative medicine and the interaction of oral health with overall health and disease. His approach to integrating research with clinical practice and teaching has been widely recognized throughout his career. Dr. Reddy has served as an examiner for the American Board of Periodontology, editor of the Journal of Dental Education and has received continuous NIH funding for more than 25 years.

Anna Singh, DMD Dr. Singh joined Heartland Dental as a newly graduated supported doctor and built the practice from 7 chairs to an 18-chair facility. Today, she leads clinical efforts across the Heartland Dental network by partnering with operations to support the growth and success of doctors and their teams. As VP of Clinical Training & Development, she is responsible for all clinical and professional education available to supported dentists and their teams. She oversees the development and execution of over 1600 hours of CE, including: in-person events, hands on workshops, virtual study clubs, and regional events. Her team consists of developers, scanner trainers, and clinical directors that specialize in topics like esthetics, clinical leadership, lasers, scanners, implantology, endodontics, strategic clinical initiatives, general dentistry, and clear aligner therapy. Dr. Singh received her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and is a recipient of the International Dentist Award. In addition, she was valedictorian of her graduating class at the Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital.

Greg Whiteley, PhDDr. Whiteley is an adjunct Fellow in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Executive Chairman of Whiteley Corporation (an Australian Family Business). Dr Whiteley is, and for the past 20 years, has been the principle Australian Industry sponsor for on-going research in the role of biofilms in both the spread of HAI and investigating biofilm mediated wound infections within certain patient groups. Dr. Whiteley is the Industry Representative on the Australian Dental Association Infection Control Committee and a former member of the Australian Standards committee (HE 023) for Infection Control Standards applicable throughout the Australian healthcare community.



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Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPHDr. Yepes is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and an attending at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Yepes is a dentist and physician from Javeriana University at Bogotá, Colombia. In 2008, Dr. Yepes completed a residency program in Dental Public Health at the University of Texas, Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed a residency program and a masters in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky in 2012. Dr. Yepes is a fellow in dental surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons at Edinburgh. He is a member of the editorial board of the journals Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology.

Steven Yun, MDDr. Yun received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency in anesthesiology at UCLA Medical Center. He is a staff member at Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Orange County. He is an expert consultant for the Dental Board of California and a safety inspector for the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF). He has over 20 years of clinical experience and has testified as an expert witness many times, having reviewed hundreds of medical malpractice cases. He has a full-time clinical practice, with a focus on dental office anesthesia, based in southern California.

Charles Zasso, DDS, FAGD, MBAWith over two decades of clinical and administrative experience in Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), Dr. Zasso leads the clinical support and development for the dentists of Great Lakes Dental Partners’ network of affiliated locations. Previously, Dr. Zasso served as Chief Dental Officer for Affordable Care Inc., DentalOne Partners, and DentalCare Partners, where he implemented new clinical and multidisciplinary initiatives to promote growth and improve patient satisfaction. Dr. Zasso graduated from Northwestern University Dental School with honors and completed General Practice Residency training at the VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. He received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2001 and a Master’s in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2009, with a Dean’s commendation for outstanding academic achievement. Dr. Zasso is one of the original Board members of the DOHI (Dentists for Oral Health Innovation) and is proud to be part of the DSO industry.


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