Annual Session exhibitors bring their products and services to life in many ways for AAO attendees. Mark your schedule to attend one of the many Pre-Conference Workshops or Sponsored Lunch & Learns.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Select exhibitors will be delivering (non-CE) pre-conference workshops on Thursday, April 24. Registration with each supplier is required.
uLab Systems – Create, Control, and Customize—Workflow flexibility for digital orthodontics
Flexibility has always been at the core of what orthodontists need to provide customized patient care; enabling choices in treatment planning, in-office or outsourced aligners, a la carte or bundle pricing, and how to brand your packaging are needed in digital orthodontic platforms. Hear the latest innovations that enable online orders and account access from the web on any Mac or PC computer and how the open-source platform for scanner and printers works with almost any office workflow. Learn from trusted experts on how they maximize their orthodontic planning platform to create everything from sophisticated aligner treatment plans to direct print aligners and indirect bonding trays for brackets.
Speakers: Dr. Eric Wu, Dr. Lisa Alvetro, Dr. Adam Patenaude, Dr. Bill Layman
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 11:30am – 5:00pm (presentations begin at 12:30pm)
Location: 201C
Dentsply Sirona – Do More With SureSmile
Join us to learn how you can do more with SureSmile. Our Clinical Education Team and peer speaks will help you enhance digital workflows, highlight foundational principles, and showcase the SureSmile® Digital Platform. We will teach you how to digitally scale the right systems and processes without sacrificing the quality of patient care or relying on multiple digital orthodontic workflows.
Speakers: Dr. Nicole Jane, Dr. Brent Bankhead, Dr. Talha Mubeen, Dr. Daian Alzuru Martinez, Dr. Peter Kierl
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: 204A
GRAPHY – Cutting-edge Innovations in Orthodontics: The Future of Shape Memory Aligners
Discover the future of orthodontics with Shape Memory Aligners in this exclusive Pre-Conference Workshop. Global experts will showcase real clinical cases demonstrating the power of 3D-printed aligners, advanced biomechanical principles, and customized treatment planning. Learn how innovative digital workflows enhance precision, reduce the need for attachments, and improve patient outcomes. Through detailed case studies, see how Graphy’s DAD software and hybrid treatment approaches optimize efficiency and predictability. Whether you’re integrating in-office aligner production of refining your treatment protocols, this session provides practical insights and real-world applications you won’t want to miss!
Speakers: Dr. Kenji Ojima, Dr. Ignacio Cepeda, Youran Koo, Dr. Young-jin Jeon, Dr. Giovanni Battista
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: 201A
Polaris Healthcare Partners – Is Your Practice Built to Sell? How to Maximize Your Valuation
Is your practice positioned to achieve the highest possible valuation when it’s time to exit? Join Polaris Healthcare Partners for an expert-led discussion on the key factors that drive business value and set you up for a successful transition—on your own terms. Our panel will cover:
• Exit valuations and how to optimize your practice for the most profitable exit
• Customized equity agreements to attract and retain high performing doctors
• Doctor development techniques to drive top-line revenue growth
This interactive session includes an open Q&A, giving you the chance to gain insights directly from our consultants and from experienced group practice owners. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and refine your strategy for long-term success!
Speakers: Diwakar Sinha, Mark Flock, Dr. Steve Giannoutsos, Kyle Webster
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: 201B
Sponsored Lunch & Learns
Select exhibitors will be delivering (non-CE) Lunch & Learns on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Registration with each supplier is required.
Legally Mine – Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies
Legally Mine will show you how to stop the threat of lawsuits before they ever get started by protecting your assets in time tested and proven legal structures. These same structures allow us to help our tax attorneys save what you would normally pay in income taxes. These are little known tax helps that have significant case history and have stood the test of time.
Speaker: Mike Webb
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Location: 201A
Angel Aligner – Beyond the Booth: Discover What’s Possible with Angel Aligner
Join Dr. Bryan Lockhart and a surprise guest for an exclusive Lunch & Learn exploring advanced techniques with Angel Aligner. Discover how to maximize efficiency, optimize clinical outcomes, and elevate patient satisfaction. This deeper dive will provide insights you won’t get in the exhibit hall. Don’t miss this opportunity for practical strategies, expert guidance, and a complimentary lunch!
Speakers: Dr. Bryan Lockhart & Surprise Speaker
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Location: 201A
DentoAI – Boost Your Clinic’s Productivity & Profit with AI
Gain Exclusive AI insights on transforming workflows & driving revenue growth through automation.
Speakers: Arun Saigal, Dr. Amanda Cheng
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Location: 201C