Full Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Joint Academic Day

CE: 7 CE Hours

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PST

Preconference Course Breakfast

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

Preconference Course Registration

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST

Preconference Course: Esthetic Restorative Frontiers in Pediatric Dentistry

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM PST

Preconference - Welcome & Course Overview

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM PST

Preconference - Resin and Adhesive Esthetic Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM PST

Preconference - Management of Maxillary Anterior Partial Edentulism in Growing Patients

Speaker: – Boston Children's Hospital

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Preconference - Morning Break & Networking

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Preconference - Digital Dentistry in Pediatric Restorative Care

Speaker: – Preston Hollow Dental Specialists

1:00 PM - 12:00 PM PST

Preconference - Advances in Pediatric Dental Materials

Speaker: – University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM PST

Preconference - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Pediatric Esthetics

Speaker: – Boston Children's Hospital

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PST

Preconference - Digital Smile Design & Workflow for Young Patients

Speaker: – Preston Hollow Dental Specialists

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM PST

Preconference - Panel Discussion: Clinical Pearls & Case Reviews and Interactive Q&A

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM PST

Preconference - Closing Remarks

9:00 AM - 5:00 AM PST

Registration

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST

Preconference Course Lunch

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST

Early Career Dentist Happy Hour

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST

Registration

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PST

Opening Session

8:00 AM - 5:10 PM PST

Sound Bites - Clinical Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 01 - Transforming Tiny Smiles into Bright Futures: Dentists as Champions of Growth and Wellness

Speaker: – Ashburn Children's Dentistry/ Womb 2 Grow Wellness

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 03 - From Wiggles to Wonders: Calming Strategies for Children with Autism

Speaker: – Kids@Heart Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 05 - Stay Safe! Overview of the Newly Released Private Practice Safety Pack

Speaker: – Castellano & Carpenter

Speaker: – Kids Tooth Team, Kids Tooth Team Outreach, Alcan Dental Cooperative

CE: 1 CE Hours

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

SB 07 - Biometric Pacifier Sizing as a Prescription for Better Oral Health Outcomes for Infants

Speaker: – Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

CE: 1 CE Hours

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM PST

SB 09 - Band Stabilized Restorations: Minimally Invasive Solutions For Big Problems

Speaker: – Temple University Hospital - Northeastern Campus

CE: 1 CE Hours

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM PST

SB 11 - Oral Surgery for the Pediatric Patient

Speaker: – Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

CE: 1 CE Hours

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

SB 13 - Molar Incisor Hypomineralization - A Worldwide Challenge

Speaker: – Medical University of Vienna, University Clinic of Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM PST

SB 15 - Canines - When to Watch, When to Extract, and When to Refer

Speaker: – Lynnwood Kids Dentist

CE: 1 CE Hours

8:00 AM - 5:10 PM PST

Sound Bites - Practice Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 02 - They Don't Trust Us As Much As We Think: Building and Repairing the Most Important Currency in Dentistry - Trust!

Speaker: – A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 04 - The Dentrepreneur

Speaker: – The Dentrepreneur

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 06 - Medicaid Upheaval from 2025: What's Next for Kids' and Families' Oral Health?

Speaker: – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Dentistry for Children Kansas City

CE: 1 CE Hours

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

SB 08 - Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Dentistry Transforming a Neglected Specialty Through Innovation and Ethics

Speaker: – Loma Linda Dental school

CE: 1 CE Hours

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM PST

SB 10 - Rebuilding After Internal Theft: Real Lessons in Leadership, Oversight, and Recovery

Speaker: – Angelica Rohner Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM PST

SB 12 - Community Health Workers Connecting the Dots for Medical/Dental Integration

Speaker: – Cook Children's Health Care System

Speaker: – Cook Children's Neighborhood Health Center

CE: 1 CE Hours

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

SB 14 - Beyond the Budget: How Federal Infrastructure Change Threatens Pediatric Oral Health and Dental Education

Speaker: – The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Speaker: – AAPD

CE: 1 CE Hours

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM PST

SB 16 - From Inception to Transition: The Importance of the 3Ms of the Pediatric/Orthodontic Practice

Speaker: – ValleyOrthodonticGroup/Peoria

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Exhibit Hall Hours

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

100 - Advancing Excellence in Dentistry: Resident Research Showcase

CE: 3 CE Hours

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

110 - Growing Faces, Growing Airways: The Pediatric Dentist's Guide to Sleep and Development

Speaker: – University of Pacific Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry

CE: 3 CE Hours

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

120 - Path to Prevention: Sharpening Clinical Skills for the Dental Team Member

Speaker: – Mayo Clinic

Speaker: – Indiana University

Speaker: – University of Maryland

CE: 3 CE Hours

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

130 - Tiny Teeth, Big Drama: A Case Based Review of Pediatric Oral Pathology

Speaker: – Northwell Health

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST

140 - Craniofacial Airway Interactions: Understanding Oral Ties, Adenotonsillar Enlargement and Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Speaker: – The Oregon Clinic

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST

150 - MiniClinics I

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM PST

Maintaining Oral Health in Children with Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders

Speaker: – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta / Emory University School of Medicine

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST

Microbiomes, Mothers, and Minds: The Diet–Gut–Brain Axis

Speaker: – Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM PST

Shaping Parental Expectations in Paediatric Dentistry : The Role of Social Media

Speaker: – UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MELBOURNE/ CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST

Using Agentic AI in the Pediatric Dental Practice

Speaker: – World Pediatric Dental

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM PST

160 - The Heart of Dentistry

Speaker: – Personal Health Strategies, Inc.

CE: 3 CE Hours

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST

AAPD & AAPD Foundation Welcome Reception

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Registration

8:00 AM - 5:10 PM PST

Sound Bites - Clinical Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 17 - Advancing Pediatric Dentistry Through Laser Technology

Speaker: – Desert Kids Dental

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 19 - Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Innovative Approaches in the Treatment of White Spot Lesions

Speaker: – Minnesota State University Mankato

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 21 - Saving Teeth One Layer at a Time: Decisions in Minimally Invasive Care for Children

Speaker: – University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

CE: 1 CE Hours

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

SB 23 - The Role of Neuro Occlusal Rehabilitation in Early Malocclusions: What Every Pediatric Dentist Must Know and Do

Speaker: – Private practice

CE: 1 CE Hours

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM PST

SB 25 - Dental Unit Waterline Safety - Why You Should Be Concerned and What You Can Do to Prevent Problems

Speaker: – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta / Emory University School of Medicine

CE: 1 CE Hours

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM PST

SB 27 - 3D Printing in Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Delaware Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

SB 29 - How to Avoid Repeatedly Sedating Neurodivergent Patients: A Program Harnessing the Power of Positive Psychology

Speaker: – Growing Great Grins

CE: 1 CE Hours

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM PST

SB 31 - Beyond the Smoke: Helping Adolescents Quit Vaping and Tobacco Without Shame

Speaker: – Angelica Rohner Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

8:00 AM - 5:10 PM PST

Sound Bites - Practice Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 18 - Speak like a Pro: Improve Your Presentation Skills in an Instant!

Speaker: – Execudent, Inc

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 20 - How to be Successful with Medicaid in Your Practice

Speaker: – Pediatric Dental Specialists of Greater Nebraska

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 22 - Little Patients, Big Care: Redefining Service Through Hospitality

Speaker: – University of Southern California

CE: 1 CE Hours

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

SB 24 - Stories from the Waitlist: Ethical Dilemmas in Operating Room Access

Speaker: – Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

Speaker: – University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

CE: 1 CE Hours

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM PST

SB 26 - Is it Time to Break Up with Insurance? Strategies, Scripts & Survival Tips

Speaker: – South Shore Children's Dentistry and Abington Children's Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM PST

SB 28 - Well-Being in Pediatric Dentistry: Self-Care, Stress Management, and Team Support

Speaker: – PDAV

CE: 1 CE Hours

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

SB 30 - Speak Their Language: Personality-Based Communication for Effective Dental Outcomes

Speaker: – Sebastian Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM PST

SB 32 - The Power of Purpose: Building High-Performing Pediatric Dental Teams

Speaker: – Happy Kids Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

200 - International Oral Presentations

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM PST

The Power of Sleep: A Key to the Pediatric Patient's Healthy Oro-facial Development

Speaker: – Clínica Waly

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM PST

Ankyloglossia Impacts Tongue Mobility, Feeding, Speech, and Craniofacial Development

Speaker: – PROGESED

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST

Association Between Caries History in Primary Molars and Enamel Defects in Successor Permanent Premolars

Speaker: – School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM PST

Conservative Management of Anterior Teeth Opacities and Post-Traumatic Discoloration in Growing Children

Speaker: – Kuwait Board in Paediatric Dentistry, Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM PST

Early Intervention: Preventing and Managing Early Childhood Caries

Speaker: – Altinbas University, TSPD, IAPD

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Bringing Dentistry to You: The Impact of Mobile Dentistry in Rural Communities and Among Children Requiring Adapted Care

Speaker: – Other

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST

Digital Technologies in Pediatric Dentistry: Expanding Access and Shaping the Future

Speaker: – Batterjee Medical College (BMC)

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Evaluation and Comparison Between CAD/CAM Zirconia Versus Conventional Metal and and Loop Space Maintainer

Speaker: – Ain Shams University

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM PST

Personalized Pediatric Dentistry: The Future of Pediatric Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence

Speaker: – Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Reduced Salivary Secretion Rate in Children and Young Adults with Oligodontia

Speaker: – Linköping University

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM PST

Reframing Dental Trauma at School: A Public Health Priority

Speaker: – International University of Rabat, College of Health Sciences, International Faculty of Dental Medicine, CReSS

Speaker: – International University of Rabat, College of Health Sciences, International Faculty of Dental Medicine

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Remineralization of MIH - Experience and Possibilities

Speaker: – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

210 - MiniClinics II

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM PST

The Diagnostic Challenge in Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Indiana University

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Unleashing the Power of AI in Dentistry

Speaker: – Kids Tooth Team, Kids Tooth Team Outreach, Alcan Dental Cooperative

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PST

Transforming Anxiety into Engagement: Clinical Hypnosis for Positive Pediatric Visits

Speaker: – The University of British Columbia

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Pediatric Laser Assisted Airway: Less Snoring and Less Behavior Issues

Speaker: – A Children's Dentist

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

220 - Sedation Session

Speaker: – Indiana University School of Dentistry

Speaker: – University of Washington

Sponsored By

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

230 - Team Talk with Drs. Ann & Bobby

Speaker: – Holly Tree Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Cary Pediatric Dentistry

Sponsored By

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

240 - What's New: Scientific Updates on Pulp Therapy and Dental Materials

Speaker: – University of Maryland

Speaker:

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

PALS Skills Check - Part 2 Hands-on

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Evidence Based Dentistry Workshop

Speaker: – Texas A&M College of Dentistry

Speaker: – Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Md., USA;

CE: 7 CE Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Exhibit Hall Hours

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM PST

250 - Early Career Dentist Course: Practice Management Essentials for the Early Career Pediatric Dentist

Speaker: – Mini Molars Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Associates in Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Treloar & Heisel

Speaker:

CE: 2.5 CE Hours

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

BLS Skills Check - Part 2 Hands-on

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

260 - Doc Talk with Drs. Ann & Bobby

Speaker: – Holly Tree Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Cary Pediatric Dentistry

Sponsored By

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

270 - Integrating Orthodontics into Your Pediatric Practice with Clear Aligners

Speaker: – Dr. Lee Boyd Pediatric Dentistry

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

280 - Oral Health for Medically Complex Children and Children with Disabilities

Speaker: – Mayo Clinic

CE: 3 CE Hours

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

290 - Tackling Tough Talks

Speaker: – Workshops That Work

CE: 3 CE Hours

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Career Fair

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST

Federal Services and Military Reception

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST

International Reception

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST

AAPD Foundation Donor Appreciation Reception (Invite Only)

8:00 AM - 11:20 AM PST

Sound Bites - Clinical Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 33 - Papacaries Duo: How An Enzymatic Cleansing Agent can expedite caries removal and decrease drilling time

Speaker: – Pediatric Dentistry and Beyond

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 35 - Minimally Invasive Dentistry Reimagined: Clinical Applications of Enzymatic Caries Removal

Speaker: – Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg / Private practice

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 37 - Beyond the Hype: How to Read Research and Product Claims Like a Scientist

Speaker: – University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry

Speaker: – Indiana University

CE: 1 CE Hours

8:00 AM - 11:20 AM PST

Sound Bites - Practice Track

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

SB 34 - Combating Burnout and Increasing Wellness in the Workplace

Speaker: – University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Speaker: – University of Maryland School of Dentistry

CE: 1 CE Hours

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM PST

SB 36 - Medicaid Update: What's Going on with the BBB?

Speaker: – Sun Life

CE: 1 CE Hours

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PST

SB 38 - Managing the Parent: How to Get Better Cooperation from Parents and Patients for Treatment

Speaker: – Lynnwood Kids Dentist

CE: 1 CE Hours

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Registration

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

300 - Essential Radiology for Pediatric Patients: Everything You Want to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask

Speaker: – Indiana University

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

310 - String of Pearls

CE: 3 CE Hours

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM PST

Comparison is the Cavity of Joy: Filling Life with Enough

Speaker: – Blue Sage Management Group

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM PST

From the Second Chair: Realities, Rewards & Reflections of the Associate Experience

Speaker: – Sebastian Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST

Case Presentations with Impact: Crafting Clinical Stories That Captivate and Educate

Speaker: – Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM PST

Following the new patient exam. What's next?

Speaker: – ValleyOrthodonticGroup/Peoria

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM PST

Hemisection of Primary Second Molars in Treatment of Congenitally Missing Mandibular Second Premolars

Speaker: – Big Grins Pediatric Dentistry

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Intraoral Scanner Uses in Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST

Managing Burnout in Dental Practices: Followership as a Cure

Speaker: – Chickasaw Nation Health System

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Papacarie® in Action: Evolving Practices and Future Directions in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dentistry

Speaker: – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM PST

Pre-Appointment Questionnaires: Why They Matter for Patients with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities

Speaker: – Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Scurvy: An Ancient Disease and an Increasing Problem

Speaker: – University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM PST

Sensory-Inclusive Practices to Improve Dental Care for Autistic Children

Speaker: – University of Southern California

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Visualize. Simulate. Extract: 3D Printed Planning for Safer Mesiodens Surgery

Speaker: – University of Washington, Seattle, WA

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Exhibit Hall Hours

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

General Assembly & Awards Recognition Ceremony

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM PST

President's Farewell Dinner