The Evolution of the Oral Physician
February 18th-19th, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Location-
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Event Details-
The Better Dentist Project - 71st Annual Scientific Meeting will be held on February 18 & 19, 2026, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Join us for learning and networking with fellow dentists and experts in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in the world of dentistry. We can't wait to see you there!
Agenda-
Day One: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 AM BREAKFAST
8:00 - 8:30 AM WELCOME
8:30 - 9:30 AM Tricentric Concept of Orthopedic Stability
Mariano Rocabado
9:30 - 10:30 AM Biofunctional Diagnostics
Javier Vasquez
10:30 - 11:00 AM BREAK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dental Wear Patterns Of The Airway Patient
Jeff Rouse
12:00 - 1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15 - 2:00 PM Proactive Dentistry: Reducing Risk Of Chronic Disease In Children
Tracey Nguyen
2:00 - 2:45 PM Telling The Story Of Your Patient Through Imaging
Dania Tamimi
2:45 - 3:15 PM BREAK
3:15 - 4:00 PM Biotensegrity
Jay Levy
4:00 - 5:00 PM Mind Matters: Prioritizing Mental And Physical Health For The Oral Physician
Jeff Salzenstein
6:30 - 8:30 PM PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Day Two: Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 AM BREAKFAST
8:00 - 8:10 AM WELCOME
8:10 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 9:30 AMOcclusion Basics and Beyond
Jaz Gulati / Mahmoud Ibrahim
9:30 - 10:30 AMNew Frontiers In Digital Prosthodontics: Integrating Digital Materials, Digital Technology and Traditional Prosthodontic Principles Into Clinical Practice.
John Sorensen
10:30 - 11:00 AM BREAK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Malocclusion form Joint Damage and Sympathetic Dystonia
Mark Piper
12:00 - 1:30 PM LUNCH
-2027 Meeting Preview
-SIC Presentation
1:30 - 2:30 PM Sympathetic nervous system influence in dental medicine
Nick Yiannos
2:30 - 3:00 PM BREAK
3:30 - 4:15 PM Smile and space concept in vertical dimension of occlusion
Lukasz Lassman
4:15 - 5:00 PM Panel
Lassman, Yiannos, Piper
*Program is subject to change and reflected in the Central Time Zone
ADA CERP-
The AES-Occlusion, TMD, Comprehensive Care is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The AES-Occlusion, TMD, Comprehensive Care designates this activity for TBD continuing education credits.
Current term of Recognition May 2024-June 2026.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition.