11:30 am-1:30 pm

Description: Join the New Jersey Dental Foundation for the Donor & Awards Recognition Luncheon, a special celebration of philanthropy, impact, and excellence held at the Bridgewater Marriott. Together, we'll recognize our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, scholarship and grant recipients, and community partners while unveiling the annual New Jersey Dental Foundation Impact Report, highlighting the remarkable difference your support makes across our state. 

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

Pricing: $125 per person

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1:30 pm-4:30 pm

Description: This meeting is for NJDA Member Dentists and invited guests only

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

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4:30 pm-5:00 pm

Description: This meeting is for invited guests only.

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

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4:00 pm-5:30 pm

Description: NJDA's Residency Directors Meeting will bring tri-state area resident directors together to strengthen relationships with New Jersey dental leaders, discuss collaborative opportunities, share updates on resident engagement opportunities, discuss legislative action and areas of support.

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

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5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Description: An exclusive reception where advocacy, influence, and dentistry’s future come together. This invitation-only gathering is designed for leaders who understand the importance of protecting our profession through public policy. Attendees will enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and direct access to the dentists, advocates, and policymakers shaping oral health priorities in New Jersey. We will highlight recent advocacy victories made possible by NJDPAC supporters and recognize Legislative Champions for their contribution to advancing dentistry and patient access in our state.

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

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6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Description: Tri-state area residency programs are invited to participate in the New Jersey Dental Residency Fair as exhibitors.  General Practice and specialty programs are invited to showcase residency opportunities to dental students and early career dentists. the event is intended to increase visibility for participating hospital programs and facilitate direct interaction between applicants and residency leadership.

*This program is exclusive to Residents, Residency Directors, and Dental Students only

Location: Bridgewater Marriott

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7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Description: Presented by the NJDA, Bank of America Practice Solutions, and Mandelbaum Barrett, this session examines the key factors involved in choosing between a startup and an acquisition. Discover how to evaluate opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and build a foundation for long-term success.

*Advanced registration is required. Seating is limited.

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy- Bridgewater

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Included with the purchase of CE or an Exhibit Floor pass.

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40 exhibitors, giveaways, events, refreshments, coffee breaks, continental breakfast and lunch.

EXHIBIT PASS ONLY | Pricing:
Member Dentist: $75
Non-Member Dentist: $115
Hygienist: $55
Assistant: $55
Office Manager: $55
Resident: $45
Student: $45
Guest: $100

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8:30 am-9:30 am | The Business of Dentistry: Ethical Considerations in Buying, Selling, and Transitioning a Practice
1 CEU
Speaker: Julia Belton

Course Description: This course explores the ethical and legal considerations that arise when dentists buy, sell, merge, or transition ownership of a dental practice. Using real-world scenarios, participants will examine patient confidentiality, informed patient transitions, conflicts of interest, associate-to-owner transitions, valuation pressures, restrictive covenants, and professional responsibilities during practice acquisitions and succession planning. Attendees will gain practical guidance for navigating ownership changes while maintaining compliance with New Jersey law and ethical obligations to patients, staff, and colleagues.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ethical issues commonly encountered during dental practice acquisitions and ownership transitions.
• Evaluate the competing interests of buyers, sellers, patients, staff, and referral sources.
• Recognize confidentiality and patient record considerations during practice sales and due diligence.
• Apply principles of professionalism and ethical decision-making to ownership and succession planning.
• Understand how business decisions can create regulatory, licensing, and professional liability risks.

 

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10:00 am-12:00 pm | Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship in Dental Practice: Protecting Patients and Providers
2 CEUs
Speaker: Dr. Madeline King

Course Description: This course reviews key infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship principles relevant to dental practice. It will review prevention of occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids and, response protocols. Evidence-based infection control measures for instruments, surfaces, devices, and dental unit waterlines will be discussed to ensure patient safety. It will also examine infectious risks associated with dental procedures and highlight appropriate patient assessment. Current guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis will be reviewed, along with clinician prescribing behaviors. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the risk versus benefit of antibiotic use, and applying strategies to support safe, responsible prescribing.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids in the dental office
• Discuss infection control measures to ensure patient-care items, environmental surfaces, devices, and water are safe for use
• Review infectious risks to the patient related to dental procedures
• Discuss current recommendations for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
• Describe perceptions of antibiotic use among dental clinicians
• Recognize the risks associated with inappropriate antibiotic use

 

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1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Responsible Pain Management: Understanding Opioids
1 CEU
Speaker: Dr. Hillel Ephros

Course Description: The program is designed to satisfy the NJ State Board of Dentistry's requirement for training in the prescribing and handling of opioids. The speaker will review pertinent physiology and pharmacology and focus on opioid-free and opioid-limiting pain management strategies for the dentist and dental specialist.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss and implement opioid-reducing strategies for post treatment pain management in dentistry
• Describe how a dentist can prevent or reduce the likelihood of misuse, diversion and abuse of opioids
• List the responsibilities of the dentist when providing pain management to patients including patient education, proper prescribing and careful documentation

 

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2:30 pm-5:30 pm | Phantom of the Operatory: Principles of Dental Pharmacology and Applicable Internal Medicine For The Whole Dental Team
3 CEUs
Speaker: Tom Viola

Course Description: Every patient arrives with a medical history, a medication list, and risks that never show up on a radiograph. This three-hour program prepares the entire dental team to prescribe and treat safely. We examine the appropriate use of analgesics, antibiotics, local anesthetics, and agents to control anxiety, along with the drug knowledge and interactions that shape everyday treatment decisions and the fundamentals of accurate prescription writing. We then turn to recognizing the abuse of prescriptions by patients, taking complete medical histories, and using the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program. Practical and immediately applicable, this course satisfies New Jersey's three-hour pharmacology and internal medicine requirement.

Learning Objectives:

• Obtain and interpret a complete medical history, including prescription, over-the-counter, and supplement use
• Describe the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetics, analgesics and anti-infective agents used in dentistry and appropriate prescribing practices
• Identify clinically significant drug interactions involving medications commonly prescribed and those administered in the dental setting
• Access and apply New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) data to recognize behavioral and clinical indicators associated with substance use disorder

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Pricing:
Member Dentist: $275
Non-Member Dentist: $495
Hygienist: $175
Assistant: $175
Resident: $195

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8:30 am-9:30 am | 1 CEU
Speaker: Julia Belton

Speaker Bio: Julia P. Belton is a Partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PC's Corporate Practice Group, where she advises dentists, dental practice groups, and healthcare organizations on acquisitions, practice transitions, ownership structures, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. She regularly counsels clients on change of ownership matters, licensure, employment agreements, and healthcare regulations. Julia combines legal and business experience to help dental professionals navigate complex transactions and operational challenges.

Course Description: This course explores the ethical and legal considerations that arise when dentists buy, sell, merge, or transition ownership of a dental practice. Using real-world scenarios, participants will examine patient confidentiality, informed patient transitions, conflicts of interest, associate-to-owner transitions, valuation pressures, restrictive covenants, and professional responsibilities during practice acquisitions and succession planning. Attendees will gain practical guidance for navigating ownership changes while maintaining compliance with New Jersey law and ethical obligations to patients, staff, and colleagues.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ethical issues commonly encountered during dental practice acquisitions and ownership transitions.
• Evaluate the competing interests of buyers, sellers, patients, staff, and referral sources.
• Recognize confidentiality and patient record considerations during practice sales and due diligence.
• Apply principles of professionalism and ethical decision-making to ownership and succession planning.
• Understand how business decisions can create regulatory, licensing, and professional liability risks.

AGD Code: 550

Pricing:
Member Dentist: $75
Non-Member Dentist: $115
Hygienist: $55
Assistant: $55
Resident: $55

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9:00 am-12:00 pm |2 CEUs

Speaker: Dr. Kevin Suzuki

Speaker Bio: Dr. Kevin R. Suzuki earned his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern University, completed residency in Periodontics and Oral Implantology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Suzuki holds faculty positions at Temple University, University of Washington, the Resnik International Implant Institute and the Institute for Dental advancement. He practices Periodontology and Oral Implantology in Seattle, WA.

Course Description: Periodontal plastic surgery is essential for managing mucogingival defects, enhancing esthetics, and optimizing restorative and implant outcomes. This evidence-based course reviews contemporary approaches to soft and hard tissue management, including root coverage, gingival grafting, crown lengthening, periodontal flap surgery, ridge preservation, and ridge augmentation. Through clinical cases and surgical videos, participants will learn to diagnose common mucogingival conditions, determine appropriate treatment indications, and develop predictable surgical treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, surgical techniques, wound healing, and practical strategies that can be immediately applied to everyday periodontal

Learning Objectives:

• Diagnose common mucogingival deformities, including gingival recession, inadequate keratinized tissue, and aberrant frenum attachments.
• Determine appropriate indications for soft tissue procedures such as gingival grafting, root coverage, and frenectomy.
• Explain the indications and clinical applications of crown lengthening and periodontal flap surgery in managing restorative and periodontal concerns.
• Describe the principles of ridge preservation and augmentation for tooth- and implant-related treatment planning.
• Integrate periodontal plastic and surgical concepts into comprehensive treatment planning for both natural teeth and implant sites.

AGD Code: 490

Pricing
Member Dentist: $170
Non-Member Dentist: $255
Team (H, A, O): $95
Resident: $95
Student: $65

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9:30 am - 11:30 am | 2 CEUs

Speaker: Dr. Eli Chatah

Speaker Bio: Eli hails from Melbourne, Australia. He is a graduate of The University of Sydney School of Medicine and Dentistry and Monash University College of Pharmacy. Eli is the course director of predoctoral pharmacology at the UConn School of Dental Medicine where he developed a new graduate level clinical pharmacology course focusing on opioid education, the dental management of patients with substance use disorders, and the management of orofacial pain. In 2021 he developed three new clinical pharmacology courses for UConn pre-doc dental students.

Course Description: This presentation will cover cannabis, vaping and their impact on oral health. In addition to the pharmacology of cannabis products, we will discuss the medicinal use of cannabinoids, the symptoms of cannabis use disorder, cannabis intoxication and withdrawal. The health effects of cannabis such as E-cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) and its oro-dental implications will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss cannabis pharmacology and health effects
• Describe the medicinal use of cannabinoids
• Describe the symptoms of cannabis use disorder, intoxication and withdrawal
• Describe the oro-dental implications of cannabis and vaping
• Describe the health implications of E-cigarettes 5.1 E-cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)

AGD Code: 130

Pricing
Member Dentist: $115
Non-Member Dentist: $195
Team (H, A, O): $75
Resident: $75
Student: $65

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10:00 am-12:00 pm | 2 CEUs

Speaker: Dr. Madeline King

Speaker Bio: Dr. Madeline King is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist with an MPH from the University of Edinburgh, and a faculty appointment at Cooper Medical School. She is the Co-Director of Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship at Cooper University Healthcare, expanding transitions of care and ambulatory stewardship. Her interests include ID education and public health. She has published several peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters, and presents at national conferences.

Course Description: This course reviews key infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship principles relevant to dental practice. It will review prevention of occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids and, response protocols. Evidence-based infection control measures for instruments, surfaces, devices, and dental unit waterlines will be discussed to ensure patient safety. It will also examine infectious risks associated with dental procedures and highlight appropriate patient assessment. Current guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis will be reviewed, along with clinician prescribing behaviors. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the risk versus benefit of antibiotic use, and applying strategies to support safe, responsible prescribing.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids in the dental office
• Discuss infection control measures to ensure patient-care items, environmental surfaces, devices, and water are safe for use
• Review infectious risks to the patient related to dental procedures
• Discuss current recommendations for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
• Describe perceptions of antibiotic use among dental clinicians
• Recognize the risks associated with inappropriate antibiotic use

AGD Code: 730

Pricing
Member Dentist: $115
Non-Member Dentist: $195
Hygienist: $75
Assistant: $75
Resident: $75

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Included with purchase of any CE or exhibit floor pass.

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12:30 pm-1:30 pm | 1 CEU

Speaker: Dr. Eli Chatah

Speaker Bio: Eli hails from Melbourne, Australia. He is a graduate of The University of Sydney School of Medicine and Dentistry and Monash University College of Pharmacy. Eli is the course director of predoctoral pharmacology at the UConn School of Dental Medicine where he developed a new graduate level clinical pharmacology course focusing on opioid education, the dental management of patients with substance use disorders, and the management of orofacial pain. In 2021 he developed three new clinical pharmacology courses for UConn pre-doc dental students. 

Course Description: The following will be discussed: The Coagulation System: brief overview Coagulation Tests: an overview Terminology: Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics) Brief Pharmacology of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets and Fibrinolytics Drug Interactions Dental Procedures Associated with Oral Bleeding: how to manage Resources.

Learning Objectives:

• Define anticoagulants, antiplatelets and fibrinolytics
• Describe drug interactions relevant to anticoagulation and dental medicine
• Categorize dental procedures associated with oral bleeding based on their risk
• Discuss the impact of anticoagulants, antiplatelets and fibrinolytics on dental procedures

AGD Code: 010

Pricing
Member Dentist: $75
Non-Member Dentist: $115
Team (H, A, O): $55
Resident: $55
Student: $35

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1:00 pm-2:00 pm | 1CEU

Speaker: Dr. Hillel Ephros

Speaker Bio: Hilly Ephros, DMD, MD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has devoted his career to teaching. He currently chairs the Department of Dentistry/OMS at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ where he directed the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency for 27 years and continues to serve as Medical Director of the Regional Craniofacial Center. Dr. Ephros was an examiner for ABOMS, and is a consultant to CODA and an Adjunct Professor at Touro College of Dental Medicine.

Course Description: The program is designed to satisfy the NJ State Board of Dentistry's requirement for training in the prescribing and handling of opioids. The speaker will review pertinent physiology and pharmacology and focus on opioid-free and opioid-limiting pain management strategies for the dentist and dental specialist.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss and implement opioid-reducing strategies for post treatment pain management in dentistry
• Describe how a dentist can prevent or reduce the likelihood of misuse, diversion and abuse of opioids
• List the responsibilities of the dentist when providing pain management to patients including patient education, proper prescribing and careful documentation

AGD Code: 340

Pricing
Member Dentist: $75
Non-Member Dentist: $115
Hygienist: $55
Assistant: $55 
Resident: $55

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2:00 pm-5:00 pm | 3 CEUs

Speaker: Dr. Kevin Suzuki

Speaker Bio: Dr. Suzuki lives in Seattle, WA, and practices as a specialist in Periodontology and Oral Implantology in Federal Way and Seattle areas. He was trained at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and then Periodontology Residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Suzuki is a member of OKU dental honors society, Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and serves on faculty at the University of Washington.

Course Description: Elevate your surgical confidence with this intensive, skills-focused suturing workshop. Through live demonstration and guided practice on pig-jaw specimens, participants will gain practical experience with the techniques and decision-making principles behind reliable wound closure. This session is designed to translate directly to everyday clinical dentistry, helping you perform surgical procedures with greater precision, predictability, and efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of sutures, including selection of shape, size, material, and instrumentation
• Apply core surgical principles behind both basic and advanced suturing techniques used in oral surgery
• Practice and refine hands-on suturing skills ranging from simple interrupted stitches to more advanced closure methods on realistic pig-jaw models
• Increase clinical confidence in performing predictable wound closure during routine and complex dental procedures

AGD Code: 310

Pricing
Member Dentist: $395
Non-Member Dentist: $645
Resident: $375

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2:30 pm-5:30 pm | 3 CEUs

Speaker: Thomas Viola, R.Ph. CCP, CDE, CPMP

Speaker Bio: Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P., is a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, and author who has spent more than 30 years making pharmacology practical for every member of the dental team. As founder of Pharmacology Declassified, he bridges the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry. He serves on the faculty of more than 10 dental degree programs, is a multiple Teacher of the Year, and has delivered over 2,000 seminars since 2001.

Course Description: Every patient arrives with a medical history, a medication list, and risks that never show up on a radiograph. This three-hour program prepares the entire dental team to prescribe and treat safely. We examine the appropriate use of analgesics, antibiotics, local anesthetics, and agents to control anxiety, along with the drug knowledge and interactions that shape everyday treatment decisions and the fundamentals of accurate prescription writing. We then turn to recognizing the abuse of prescriptions by patients, taking complete medical histories, and using the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program. Practical and immediately applicable, this course satisfies New Jersey's three-hour pharmacology and internal medicine requirement.

Learning Objectives:

• Obtain and interpret a complete medical history, including prescription, over-the-counter, and supplement use
• Describe the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetics, analgesics and anti-infective agents used in dentistry and appropriate prescribing practices
• Identify clinically significant drug interactions involving medications commonly prescribed and those administered in the dental setting
• Access and apply New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) data to recognize behavioral and clinical indicators associated with substance use disorder

AGD Code: 010

Pricing
Member Dentist: $170
Non-Member Dentist: $225
Hygienist: $95
Assistant: $95
Resident: $95

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2:30 pm-4:30 pm |2 CEUs

Speaker: Dr. Marc Goldman

Speaker Bio: BS American University 1976, DDS New York University College of Dentistry 1979, Certificate in Periodontics 1982, Rutgers University. Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Past President Newark Dental Club. Past President New Jersey Society of Periodontists. Past Chairman, Department of Periodontics, Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ. Lecturer for Dental Studies Institute in Fairfield, NJ. Advisor to Delta Dental and Aetna Dental. Published articles in Journal of Perio.

Course Description: With the increase number of dentists placing implants, there is less periodontal treatment done in most GP offices. There is no awareness and lack of communication when patients see endodontists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons that teeth could be saved with periodontal treatment. The success of most dental treatment is based on the patient's periodontal condition. GPs can increase income with adding additional perio treatment to their repatoire and developing relationships with a periodontist.

Learning Objectives:

• Diagnosis periodontal disease.
• Adding perio to the GP office and increasing income.
• Relationship of systemic disease and periodontal disease.
• Establish a relationship with a periodontist. Referrals are two ways.

AGD Code: 490

Pricing
Member Dentist: $115
Non-Member Dentist: $195
Team (H, A, O): $75
Resident: $75
Student: $65

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