Annual Session exhibitors bring their products and services to life in many ways for AAO attendees. Mark your schedule to arrive early to attend one of the many Pre-Conference Workshops.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Select exhibitors will be delivering (non-CE) pre-conference workshops on Friday, May 3, 2024. Registration with each supplier is required.
Legally Mine – Proper Use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction
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.
Date: Friday, May 3
Time:
11:00am – 1:00pm (Session 1: Lunch provided)
2:00pm – 4:00pm (Session 2)
Location: R08
DentalMonitoring – A New Standard of Care
Dr. Barry Benton and the Designer Smiles by Benton team began using remote monitoring to maintain the quality of care during challenging circumstances. The team realized that using AI-driven remote monitoring technology allowed them to deliver care in a new way that their patients preferred. Remote monitoring has had a profound impact on practice growth, clinical efficiency, and decision-making!
Join us as Dr. Barry Benton and his Clinical Director, Ms. Shana Simms, share how remote monitoring helps their team balance the need for growth with maintaining a high standard of care.
Speakers:
Dr. Barry Benton, Designer
Smiles by Benton and
Shana Sims, Clinical Director, Dental Monitoring Coordinator, Designer Smiles by Benton
Date: Friday, May 3
Time:
10:00am – 12:00pm (Session 1)
1:00pm – 3:00pm (Session 2)
Location: R09
uLab Systems – Raise your aligner IQ! Get a smart and rapid workflow with the uLab latest innovations.
Learn from experts on how to get Smart Outcomes using the latest advancements from the uLab platform. uLab has evolved from a software tool for in-house printers to a full-service aligner platform for orthos that want ease and flexibility in their aligner treatment planning and ordering. Learn more about Smart Office options; bundles, a la carte, and mix-and-match purchases available for every case, along with on-demand custom packaging with your office logo. Get insights into how to get the most from the uLab platform and see the latest innovations that take a fresh and simple approach to web-based aligner submissions.
Speakers:
Dr. Rooz Khosravi
Dr. Bill Layman
Dr. Bryn Cooper
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: R04-R05
OrthoFi – Cultivating Raving Fans: Elevating the Customer Experience Throughout the New Patient Journey
In the dynamic landscape of orthodontics, the patient experience is paramount. This session is designed to revolutionize the way you engage with every new patient, from the first phone call to a same-day “YES”, providing you with winning strategies for extreme growth and an elevated patient journey. Don’t miss this half-day, pre-AAO course that will equip you to leave a lasting impression on every patient and at every interaction.
Speakers:
Oliver Gelles, OrthoFI CMO
Brian Wright
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: R06
Graphy
Session 1: What’s Shape Memory Aligners? Possibility and Limitation of Shape Memory Aligner
Description TBA
Speaker:
Dr. Kenji Ojima
Session 2: Shape Memory Polymer – A New Dimension in Aligner Orthodontics
Description TBA
Speaker:
Dr. N. R. Krishnaswamy
Session 3: Direct Print Aligners – Make it Possible
Description TBA
Speaker:
Dr. Daniel Jaeger
Session 4: Successful Implementation of Direct Printed Aligners in Your Orthodontic Office
Description TBA
Speaker:
Dr. Yong-Min Jo
Session 5: Redefining Aligner Orthodontics
The conventional wisdom in aligner orthodontic treatment, which is commissioned by conventional companies, is poised to change drastically, here and now. This lecture will redefine the fundamental concept of aligner orthodontic treatment.
Speaker:
Dr. Kenji Ojima
Date: Friday, May 3
Time:
1:00 – 2:00 pm (Session 1)
2:20 – 2:45 pm (Session 2)
2:45 – 3:10 pm (Session 3)
3:10 – 3:35 pm (Session 4)
3:45 – 4:35 pm (Session 5)
Location: MR206
Denstply Sirona – The SureSmile® Orthodontic Platform Difference
Learn the foundational vision of the SureSmile® Digital Platform, and how orthodontists can scale digitally with one digital orthodontic workflow for Doctor and Staff. Enhance your workflow and outcomes with the SureSmile® Digital Lab process, and its impact on clinical outcomes in the SureSmile® Platform for Aligner and Wire Cases, to include Combination and Hybrid Wire/Aligner cases. Learn and understand the principles behind the SureSmile® Digital Orthodontic Platforms tools to Diagnose, Treatment Plan, then Stage, Design and Deliver Customized Removeable and Fixed Appliances with Doctor driven control…in ONE Cloud based Digital Orthodontic Toolset.
Speakers:
Dr. Rohit Sachdeva
Dr. Brent Bankhead
Carol Rugeles
Dr. Andres Fonnegra
Dr. Nicole Jane
Dr. Nina Shaffie
Dr. Brian Gaudreault
Dr. Jeff Johnson
Dr. Thomas Marcel
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: R03
KLOwen Orthodontics
Session 1: Conservative TMD management for the busy practitioner
TMD is one of the most misunderstood elements in dentistry, but it is one that practitioners encounter routinely. This course aims to give a brief overview of the common causes of TMJ and assist practitioners in diagnosis. We will also discuss the use of splint therapy in addressing the most common symptoms of TMD.
Session 2: The New KLOwen: Advancing Orthodontics with Revolutionary Product Innovations
Conventional orthodontics is a one size fits all approach that leads to longer treatment times, an unpredictable schedule and stress on the practice.
Powered by advanced cloud-based software, the KLOwen Custom Digital Solution offers a solution for all patients across a full custom portfolio of custom metal and twin solutions and now launching a Custom Metal SL solution at AAO!
The KLOwen Custom Digital solution is tailored to each patient’s unique needs and is proven to reduce treatment time, reduce appointments and reduce stress on your practice by delivering precise control of all three orders without sacrificing quality.
Speaker: Dr. Brandon Owen
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: R07
Smartee Denti-Technology – Clear S8-SGTB: Therapeutic Procedures and Clinical Efficacy
The specially designed S8-SGTB is used to correct jaw discrepancies effectively. Radiographic evidence in condylar new bone formation generated by mandibular advancement inspires an encouraging impetus to orthopedic modalities. S8-SGTB also demonstrates promising efficacy in treating malocclusions concurring with TMD, due to their effects in provoking adaptive remodeling of TMJ in response to mandibular repositioning. This lecture also gives details and specifics on clinical implementation of S8, including the working bite wax recording and registration.
Speakers:
Jingting Lu
Gang Wu
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: R02
Sponsored Lunch & Learns
Select exhibitors will be delivering (non-CE) Lunch N’ Learns on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Sunday, May 5, 2024. Registration with each supplier is required.
uLab Systems – Why I switched to uLab aligners; improved profits, increased flexibility and custom branding.
Learn from clear aligner expert, Dr. Jeremy Manuele how to optimize aligner treatments with the uLab platform. He will describe his experience with other platforms and in-house aligner fabrication. Find out why he now relies on the uAssist treatment planning service and uSmile aligners produced in the USA to obtain the best results for his patients and practice. See a demonstration of the streamlined aligner workflow on the new web-based product!
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Manuele
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 11:50 am – 1:15 pm
Location: E3
OrthoFi – Winning Strategies for Adult Starts
Catering to adult patients presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. In this session, we will explore some fascinating data surrounding adult orthodontic starts and dive into the strategies and techniques that are essential for successfully winning these patients. Emotional and practical considerations play a crucial role in decision-making for adults. (This is especially true for Millennials and Gen-Z!) By understanding their motivations and addressing their concerns, you can build trust and establish long-lasting patient relationships. Join us for an insightful session that combines practical insights, data, and actionable steps to elevate your practice in the adult orthodontic market. Discover how to not only attract adult patients but also create an environment where they feel valued and confident in their journey toward a beautiful, healthy smile.
Speakers:
Oliver Gelles
Tracy Martin
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 11:50 am – 1:15 pm
Location: E1
Large Practice Sales – Orthodontists are the Most Consolidated Type of Dental Practices Learn Why Thousands of Orthodontists Have Partnered With IDSOs
Many of the largest orthodontic practices in the U.S. have quietly partnered with Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSOs) over the last five years. Doctors sold 51% to 80% of their practice for cash and remained as owners leading their practice with their brand, team, strategy, and full autonomy. Doctor’s retained ownership can grow exponentially in value over time with the right partnership.
Speaker: Matt Wilkins
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 11:50 am – 1:15 pm
Location: E3
DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company – Jaw Surgery, The Revolution
Dr. Alfi has truly revolutionized Jaw Surgery using DePuy Synthes TRUMATCH personalized osteotomy guides and fixation plates. Patient specific surgical care has allowed each patient to receive their own personalized care. With his airway centric approach, Dr. Alfi delivers efficient and effective results helping patients of all demographics live a healthier and happier life. Three key takeaways include:
- Understanding the connection between jaw position and airway
- Using custom care for each patient, making the procedure patient specific, yielding better results
- Improving function and health brings forward aesthetics.
Speaker: Dr. David Alfi
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 11:50 am – 1:15 pm
Location: E1