Joshua Austin, DDS

The Mental Dental Connection: The Secret to Being a Better Clinician and Leader

What’s New? Materials and Tech that Expedite Excellence

Joshua Austin, DMD’s presentations deliver practical, applicable education that inspires and entertains attendees while also offering sound fundamentals that make a difference in dental practice success. His keynote performances, from Dentsply Sirona World to Seattle Study Club Symposiums, are met with rave reviews from audiences and conference organizers alike. Joshua incorporates his trademark comedic style in his lectures across the country on topics such as mental wellness, new products/materials review, and online reputation management.

• Editorial Director and Columnist for Dental Economics
• Served five years Faculty Dept. of Restorative University of Texas Health & Science Center
• Member of Seattle Study Club

Financial Relationship – Consultant: Align, Ivoclar, Solventum, Voco, PearlAI

Diana Batoon, DMD

I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now

Wake up your Practice to Dental Sleep Medicine

Dr. Diana Batoon, DMD has combined her dental passion and expertise to become and industry leader and international speaker. Her practice centers around restorative dentistry, sleep apnea, TMD and airway-focused dentistry. She actively participates in research for sleep apnea for both adults and children.

• Diplomate for American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Fellow for American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• Adjunct professor at Midwestern Dental Institute

Financial Relationship – Honorarium: Glidewell Dental Lab, AADSM

Dani Botbyl, RDH

WHEN, WHERE & WHY? The Dental Hygienists Guide to Combining Hand Scaling, Air Polishing and Ultrasonic Procedures

EFF-ups Dental Hygienists make when using Ultrasonics!

Dani Botbyl, RDH is an educator, author, and researcher and has been a trailblazer for the advancement of ultrasonic technology in dental hygiene practice and education in North America. The culmination of her knowledge and research has produced multiple publications in industry and peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Dani has presented hundreds of courses to students, faculty and practicing clinicians nationally and internationally. Her passion for enhancing the expertise of dental hygienists creates learning experiences that are not to be missed!

• Educator, author, and researcher
• Credited with leading the first team of researchers to investigate the topic of ultrasonic instrumentation education in dental hygiene programs

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Anissa Broussard, DMD

Found & Fluent: AI Search Visibility + Claude for Your Practice

Dr. Anissa Broussard, DMD is a renowned expert in digital marketing for dentistry. She holds a Fellowship with the Dental Speaking Institute and has been invited to keynote at major events including the AACD, Social Media Marketing World, and Funnel Hacking Live. Her work has been featured in Dental Economics and highlighted in Russell Brunson’s Expert Secrets. Dr. Broussard is also the founder of Digital Floss, a full-service dental marketing agency, and Dentalflix, the premier online education platform delivering top-level training for both independent and group practices.

• Fellowship with the Dental Speaking Institute
• Industry Influencer, Keynote at AACD, Social Media Marketing World, Funnel Hacking Live and more

Financial Relationship – Other financial: CEO, Digital Floss

Ashley Clark, DDS

Acute and Chronic Ulcers – How to Diagnose, How to Treat

Pediatric Oral Pathology

Dr. Ashley Clark, DDS is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana after a nearly decade-long career serving as an oral pathologist in academia. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and the Advisory Board for General Dentistry. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 400 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 50 publications and book chapters. She is a member of the American and International College of Dentists.

• Board Certified Oral Pathologist
• Current President of CAMP Laboratory in Indiana
• Serving on Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Thomas Dudney, DMD

MACdentistry: The What, When, How, and Why of Current Indirect Restorative Materials, Adhesives, and Cements

Be Aware of Wear: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing, Treatment Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition

Dr. Thomas Dudney, DMD is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has previously served as the Clinical Director for the Aesthetic Advantage hands-on programs taught by Dr. Larry Rosenthal at New York University and the Eastman Dental Clinic in London. Presently he is the clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

• Current clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs
• Fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics
• Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry

Financial Relationship – None Reported

John Flucke, DDS

Predictable Bonding & Curing for Better Patient Outcomes

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Missouri where he spends four days per week in direct patient care.  He also serves as Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine as well as Chief Dental Editor where he writes, edits, and does video demos of products featured in his “Technology Evangelist’ columns.

Dr. Flucke has one of the most popular dental blogs on the Internet “Ramblings of Dentistry’s Technology Evangelist” featuring daily updates on technology in healthcare and technology in general.  The site has over 2 million unique page views.

He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry as well as technology in dentistry and has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and international locations as well. 

• Technology Editor & Chief Dental Editor of Dental Products Report Magazine
• Clinical assistant professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry

Financial Relationship – Honorarium: VOCO America

Brooke Fukuoka, DMD

The Wonderful World of Special Care: Special Care Concepts that can help any Patient be more Comfortable in your Chair

SDF/SMART and Other MID Techniques – Choose Your Own Adventure

We Can Treat You Here or There, We Can Treat You Anywhere! Utilizing Teledentistry and Portable Equipment to Expand Access to Care

Dr. Brooke Fukuoka, DMD is a passionate speaker whose primary focus is improving oral health for patients who have special healthcare needs and geriatric patients who live in long-term care. She has practiced in a diverse array of settings and has built programs to help expand access to care for her patients. She strives to create a fun, yet educational, interactive environment where learners gain knowledge and experiences they can immediately implement into practice.

• Idaho State Dental Association 2025 President
• Practices portable dentistry, hospital dentistry, and teledentistry
• Works at the Federally Qualified Health Center, Family Health Services of Idaho

Financial Relationship – Grants/Research: Delta Dental of Idaho, HRSA; Honorarium: Elevate Oral Care, Mouthwatch, GC America, Armor Dental

Lou Graham, DDS

The Game Changer in Modern Enamel Repair: Stop Watching and Start Treating

Setting Your Practice Apart: Simple Must “Do’s”

For the past 35+ years, Dr. Lou Graham, DDS has practiced dentistry in Chicago, Illinois. As dentistry evolved throughout his career, he remained at the cutting edge and incorporated many of these changes into both his multi-group specialty practice and his clinical courses. Dr. Graham’s course offerings incorporate the latest diagnostic technologies into everyday treatment planning and clinical care to ensure the best options and treatments are presented to each and every patient.

• Published author for JADA, Dental Economics, Dental Products Report and General Dentistry
• Former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry
• Founder of Catapult Education

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Amanda Hill, RDH

Breaking the Chain: Mastering Infection Control

The Curious Clinician: Reigniting Passion and Embracing Emerging Trends in Dentistry

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an engaging speaker, consultant, and award-winning author with more than 30 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene and education. Known as the “Waterline Warrior,” she brings energy and clarity to complex topics, making infection control and preventive care practical, relevant, and even fun. Amanda is passionate about helping dental teams stay curious, think critically, and deliver care that truly makes a difference.

• Advisory Board member for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and ADS’s Infection Control in Practice Editorial Review Board
• Monthly column for Dentistry IQ
• Educator for dental job board, DentalPost.net

Financial Relationship – Consultant: ProEdge, Perio Protect, PDT, Parkell, Zirc; Honorarium: Midmark, vVardis, Air Techniques, WaterPik

Ronda Holman

Filling the Void

We Don’t Have That – Or Do We?

Ronda Holman’s passion for dentistry runs deep and spans a wide range of interests, including immediate denture and partial fabrication, CEREC scanning and restoration design, and her work as an Airway Warrior helping children and adults recover from mouth breathing. She believes in the power of exceptional patient education, clinical skill, and continuous learning to become the best possible chairside partner.

• Joined the United States Airforce 1999 where she found her passion for dental assisting and assisted in Oral Surgery and General Dentistry
• Author of Breathe Better

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA

Rockstar Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants and Documentation: Are You Doing All You Need to Do?

Pet Peeves

Tija Hunter was named one of the “Top 25 Women in Dentistry” by Dental Products Report Magazine. She is a member of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) where she holds the honor of Master. Tija is a contributor to many dental publications. She is the author of seven CE study courses, a book on motivation: Rock Star Dental Assistant, and a Dental Compliance Calendar. She is an international speaker and is a certified trainer in nitrous oxide in several states. Tija holds certification in OSHA and HIPAA. 

• Named one of the “Top 25 Women in Dentistry” by Dental Products Report Magazine

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Mark Hyman, DDS

Dentistry’s Top Game Changers – Top 20 Innovations for Successful Teams

The 5-Star New Patient Experience – Success Systems to Wow Your Patients

The Art of Getting to Yes

Dr. Mark E. Hyman is a renowned dentist from Greensboro, North Carolina, and a public speaker whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry. As an accomplished speaker, he has delivered talks across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Israel, and England. He has earned national and international recognition and, since 2001, has been one of Dentistry Today magazine’s top speakers in dentistry. He loved his 32 years in private practice and currently serves as an Adjunct Full Professor and Special Assistant to the Office of the Dean at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC.

• Adjunct Full Professor UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC
• One of Dentistry Today magazine’s top speakers in dentistry
• Pankey Institute trained

Financial Relationship – Employer: UNC Adams School of Dentistry

Constance Lambdin

Align & Expand: A Yoga & Lifestyle Practice for Balance, Clarity, and Possibility

Align & Expand: A Yoga & Lifestyle Practice for Balance, Clarity, and Possibility (REPEAT)

Constance Lambdin is the founder of Central West End Yoga in St. Louis, a yoga teacher, community builder, and Lululemon Ambassador with nearly 25 years of personal practice and 15 years of teaching experience. Her approach blends movement, mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga philosophy to help people navigate stress, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters most. Constance spent a year in India studying Bhakti Yoga within a Vaisnava ashram, an experience that continues to inform her teaching today. Known for creating warm, accessible, and deeply engaging experiences, Constance helps students move beyond simply managing their lives and toward living with greater clarity, purpose, and alignment.

• Studied a year in India immersed in Bhakti Yoga within a Vaisnava ashram
• Yoga Studio owner and a Lululemon Ambassador
• 25 years of personal yoga practice and 15 years of yoga teaching experience

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Michelle Lee, DMD

Let’s Start with the Temporomandibular Joint and Finish with a Big Smile

Connecting the Dots in Comprehensive Dentistry: Form, Function, and Esthetics

Dr. Michelle Lee is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and lives in Malvern, Pennsylvania.  She owns a patient-centered comprehensive restorative private practice in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania treating from a joint based, occlusion focused practice treating the TMJ to final smile design.  Dr. Lee started her Pankey journey in 2008 and serves on the Pankey Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Pankey Faculty, and also holds a Pankey Scholar distinction.  She also teaches restorative microscope dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School and integrates microscope dentistry in her own private practice.  She is passionate about teaching, mentoring, giving back to dentistry, and has been invited to speak in various national and local education venues.  Dr. Lee is grounded through her love for hiking, traveling, and cooking.  She enjoys presence over presents with her family and friends.

• Pankey Institute trained since 2008 and serves on the Pankey Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Pankey Faculty, and a Pankey Scholar distinction
• Teaches restorative microscope dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School

Financial Relationship – Other financial support: Kettenbach USA

Jim McKee, DDS

The 10 Most Important Questions about Occlusion and TMD

Treatment Planning the Restorative-TMD Patient

Dr. Jim McKee maintained a restoratively based private practice in Downers Grove, Illinois with an emphasis on treating patients with structurally altered TM joints. In addition to private practice, Jim is a published author who has lectured national and internationally for over 30 years. Jim provides a new perspective on occlusion and TM joints that helps increase the predictability of occlusal, orthodontic, restorative, orthognathic and airway treatment options for both the patient and the dentist. He is the founder of the Chicago Study Club program and has extensive experience in directing study clubs in the United States and Canada. He is a Resident Faculty member at Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jim is a past-president of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Equilibration Society.

• Resident Faculty member Spear Education
• Founder of the Chicago Study Club program
• Published author

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Bo Nielsen

No BS Marketing and Communication Class

Bo Nielsen has spent over 25 years working with thousands of veterinary and healthcare practices. Bo uses his deep knowledge of healthcare technology to help AutoRemind customers set strategies and execute digital marketing and communication programs. With a degree in computer science and a background in software development, Bo brings a strong technical understanding of digital media, SEO and AI Search (GEO). Before entering the healthcare industry, he played a key role in moving the globally renowned toy brand LEGO into the digital space.

• Degree in computer science and a background in software development
• Played a key role in moving the globally renowned toy brand LEGO into the digital space

Financial Relationship – Stock Shareholder: AutoRemind

Patterson Dental Technicians

Equipment Preventative Maintenance Workshop

Learn how to make basic dental equipment repairs in your office and the importance of proper equipment maintenance.  Attendees will perform various repairs with their own hands, rotating between stations of mechanical room, sterilization, lab, operatory and x-ray.  Whether you have owned your practice for years, are just beginning your career or are a staff member, all attendees will benefit from this workshop.  Learn the importance of preventative maintenance: better patient experience, increased productivity by maximizing uptime for the office and maximizing the life of the equipment, increased the ROI of the equipment purchase.

David Rice, DDS

Anterior Composite Magic: Rapid, Precise Techniques for Aesthetic Excellence

From Chaos to Control: Accelerate Your Growth & Conquer $240k in Practice Problems in Under 12 Months

Best-selling author, executive coach, and founder of IgniteDDS, the nation’s largest community for new dentists and students, Dr. David Rice is a dynamic thought leader in
the world of dentistry. With a passion for mentorship, leadership, and business success, he travels the globe speaking, writing, and coaching dentists and teams to live their self-determined future.

• Editor-in-Chief of DentistryIQ
• Adjunct Faculty member at The Pankey Institute
• Best selling author

Financial Relationship – Consultant & Honorarium: Ivoclar

Sheela Roth, BS, RDH

AI in Dentistry: Hype, Help, or Here to Stay?

Dental 911: Practical Playbooks for Dental Teams to Boost Production, Fill Schedules, and Simplify the Day

Sheela Roth, BS, RDH, is the Head of Clinical Education at Pearl, where she leads initiatives focused on practice transformation, clinical performance, and the adoption of dental AI. With a background in practice operations and team development, she brings a practical, results-driven approach to education. Sheela previously founded Absolute Dental Business Solutions, a practice management consultancy, and continues to advise a high-performing dental practice serving more than 11,000 active patients. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Loma Linda University and is a Registered Dental Hygienist.

• Veteran dental practice management expert
• Thought leader and public speaker
• Head of Clinical Education responsible for practice change management and clinical performance

Financial Relationship – Employee: Pearl AI

Abdi Sameni, DDS

Excellence in Restorative Dentistry: Intercept & Restore; Adhesive Strategies for Lifetime Patient Care Part I – Intercept

Excellence in Restorative Dentistry: Intercept & Restore; Adhesive Strategies for Lifetime Patient Care Part II – Restore

Dr. Abdi Sameni is a 1991 graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC). He lectures nationally and internationally on interdisciplinary dentistry, digital photography in clinical practice, and various aspects of biomimetic and esthetic dentistry.

• Developer and former chairman of the “USC International Restorative Dentistry Symposium” for the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC
• Founded the Los Angeles Dental Symposium in 2019

Financial Relationship – Honorarium: GC America, Bien Air, vVardis

Troy Schmedding, DDS

Responsible Dentistry

Alter the Tooth Life Cycle Hands-on Workshop

Dr. Troy Schmedding is a 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. Troy maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek, CA focusing on
aesthetic and functional dentistry. Dr. Schmedding was a Course Director at the University of the Pacific and has published numerous articles on the topics of restorative materials and protocol driven Dentistry. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he lectures both nationally and internationally on Aesthetic, Restorative and Adhesive Dentistry. Dr. Schmedding shares his knowledge with numerous dental manufacturers helping to stimulate new product development for our profession.

• 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco
• Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Former Course Director at the University of the Pacific

Financial Relationship – None Reported

Kenneth Troutman, DDS

Implant Success at Any Level: Fundamentals for New and Expanding Implant Practices

Implant Success at Any Level: Fundamentals for New and Expanding Implant Practices Hands-on Workshop

Dr. Kenneth Troutman, DDS, FAGD, MIIF grew up in Boonville, IN and graduated as Valedictorian of Boonville High School in 1994. He attended the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville and received his B.S. in Biology where he graduated as Magna Cum Laude in 1998. Upon graduation from the University of Southern Indiana, he twice received the award for Excellence in Pre-Dentistry. Dr. Troutman received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis in 2002. In 2008, Dr. Troutman completed a Dental Implant externship at the Midwest Implant Institute (MII) in Ohio. In 2011 he was awarded Fellowship status at MII. After receiving his Doctorate degree, Dr. Troutman was proud to return to his home area and practice dentistry in Huntingburg where he excels in a wide range of General, Cosmetic, Restorative, Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry procedures. Dr. Troutman is committed to staying on the leading edge of dentistry and dental technology and to providing excellent care to his patients.

• Completed a Dental Implant externship at the Midwest Implant Institute (MII) in Ohio
• Awarded Fellowship status at MII in 2011
• Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship

Financial Relationship: None Reported

LAB DAY SPECIAL EVENT

Michael Wandling, Master CDT

DIGITAL DENTISTRY WORKFLOW: From the Dental Office to the Lab

Michael Wandling began his dental laboratory career in 2001 and holds CDT certifications in Crown & Bridge, Ceramics, Implants, Complete Dentures, and Digital Workflow. A Master CDT — a distinction held by fewer than 50 technicians worldwide — he previously served as Director of Training and Education at Summit-Horizon. Michael currently serves on the National Board for Certification (NBC) Board of Trustees, is a passionate mentor and advocate for certification in the dental laboratory profession, and was named the 2025 CDT of the Year. His deep hands-on experience across both analog and digital laboratory technologies makes him uniquely qualified to guide attendees through the full digital dentistry workflow.

• CDT certifications in Crown & Bridge, Ceramics, Implants, Complete Dentures, and Digital Workflow
• Named 2025 CDT of the Year
• Serves on the National Board for Certification (NBC) Board of Trustees

Financial Relationship – Employee: Summit-Horizon Dental Lab

LAB DAY SPECIAL EVENT

Christopher Hernandez

Predictable Results with Better IOS Scans: What the Lab Needs from Your Digital Impressions — and How to Deliver It

Christopher Hernandez is a dental laboratory technician, educator, and the owner of Aztec Dental Lab, LLC, based in Missouri. With a career built on precision craftsmanship and a passion for digital innovation, Christopher has developed deep expertise across digital laboratory workflows, removable prosthetics, and sleep apnea appliance fabrication. Christopher has shared his expertise as a featured speaker at multiple LMT Lab Day events, where he has lectured on digital laboratory workflows and the practical realities of integrating new technology into laboratory production. He has also been featured on the Voices from the Bench podcast, where he has spoken about the communication challenges between dental offices and laboratories and how better digital practices lead to more predictable outcomes.

• Graduate of Instituto Technico Dental Americano (American Dental Technician Institute)
• Featured speaker at multiple LMT Lab Day events
• Featured on the Voices from the Bench podcast.

Financial Relationship – Owner: Aztec Dental Lab

LAB DAY SPECIAL EVENT

PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator: Dean Telthorst, DDS; Panelists: Michael Wandling, Master CDT, Mandy Arena, Claire Carrow Wiedner, DMD

The Dentist–Lab Partnership: Real-World Communication Strategies and How Modern Labs Add Value

One of the most critical factors in restorative and implant case success is effective communication between the dental practice and the dental laboratory. This engaging 60-minute CE course brings together experienced laboratory leaders and practicing dentists to share practical tools for case submission, design feedback, material selection, troubleshooting, and expectation setting — and to show how today’s labs deliver meaningful value beyond fabrication. A live Q&A segment gives attendees real-time answers to their most pressing questions.