GM – 15 on 15: Technology in Dentistry

SDDS 15 on 15: 15 Minutes, 15 Slides: Technology in Dentistry (In-person course)

3 CEU, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 12/30)

Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 12/30) / $99 regular (begins 12/31) / $99 late (begins 1/8)

Nima Aflatooni, DDS
Use of AI to Aid in Radiographic Diagnosis

A review on how AI is changing the diagnostic landscape in dental radiography and how this technology can be used to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Dr. Aflatooni owns Gold River Smiles, a general practice in Gold River, California. Dr. Aflatooni is the immediate Past President of the Sacramento District Dental Society, a member of the CDA Board of Managers, and has held multiple leadership positions throughout ADA, CDA and SDDS. He is F.A.C.E.-trained and is a fellow of both the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Navneet Arora, DDS, MPH, DABP
Digitizing Full Arch Workflow

Discuss trends in digital dentistry and how to make the transformation to FULL ARCH digital workflow work for you, your team, and your practice and learn digital integration strategies that have proven successful and practical for the dentist and the team. Learn why restorative planning is the key better surgical outcome for better restorative results and we’ll discuss concepts of different ways to temporize full arch cases.

Dr. Arora is a practicing periodontist with 15+ years of experience. He is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. He finished his Certificate in Periodontics from Eastman Dental Center at University of Rochester Medical Center. Actively involved in teaching, lecturing, and community outreach nationwide, with early academic roles at USC, Los Angeles and Loma Linda University. Passionate about sharing clinical knowledge and practical methodologies to help practitioners achieve more predictable, successful treatment outcomes.

Sarmad Paydar, DDS
Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Regenerative Biology and Its Impact on Surgical Outcomes

Autogenous blood concentrates deliver a biologic boost where it counts. Platelet-Rich Fibrin enhances healing and elevates regenerative outcomes – making it an essential tool in modern surgical practice.

Dr. Paydar is the owner and surgeon at Golden State Dental Co., with offices located in Roseville, Folsom, and Sacramento. Dr. Paydar is a periodontist committed to delivering exceptional periodontal and implant care. He completed his Periodontic and Implant Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and is an American Board–Certified Periodontist. His clinical approach integrates advanced training with the latest evidence-based techniques to provide effective outcomes and minimally invasive treatment plans.

Ken Wong, DDS
Pterygoid and Zygomatic Implants

Two implants every dentist who is doing All-on-X should know.

Dr. Wong is owner of King Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Rocklin. Born and raised in West Sacramento, Dr. Wong graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. After completing a General Practice Residency at the Northern California Veterans Administration, he finished his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Highland General Hospital/Alameda County Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He went on to join the Maxillofacial Surgery staff at Kaiser Oakland before opening private practice. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2007.

Peter Yanni, DMD, MS
In-House 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Guided Implant Dentistry

Learn how digital tools and in-house 3D printing can simplify implant surgery in everyday practice. A comprehensive look at the workflow from digital planning and guide design to printing and using surgical guides chairside.

Dr. Yanni earned his Master’s in Medical Sciences and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, where he developed a strong passion for periodontics and received multiple honors, including the President’s Society Award, Dean’s List, the American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award, and induction into the OKU National Dental Honor Society. He went on to complete his Master’s in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and a Certificate in Periodontics at the University of California, San Francisco.

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