DPRWorld LIVE

Going beyond big names to pursue big ideas

With the respect and authority that comes with Dental Products Report’s 40 years in the industry, it was not difficult to persuade distinguished thought leaders to be a part of the DPRWorld continuing education experience. The challenge we faced was how best to blend these voices in a debate over the art, science, and business of dentistry in a way that reflects the innovative technology at the heart of the event.

So after much research and observing other models, we realized that the main thing missing was you, the dental professional.

From monologue to dialogue

Of course, you as dentists, dental lab owners, dental hygienists and assistants have always been there in some form—usually sitting quietly in the dark, taking notes (maybe), checking your watch (probably) as the speaker up front delivers his or her lecture, bathed in the glow of a PowerPoint screen.

With so many advances in dentistry, we believe the continuing education should be just as exciting as the technology at hand. Our solution to the CE slump is to present customized curriculum in an all-panel format that allows the dental professional to engage in a conversation with the speakers, rather than sit through a canned presentation.

During each session, panelists will present brief, focused deep-dives into a compelling clinical area, then our esteemed moderators will guide a lively discussion among panelists that fleshes out where and why they might disagree and highlight the practical implications of the big picture they lay out. The linchpin of this process is that attendees will be encouraged to submit questions to the panel in real-time, in order to share and address the issues that dental professionals face on a day-to-day basis.

“The panel format offers a unique blend of ideas, interchange between doctors with differing opinions and audience interaction,” panelist Dr. Robert Lowe adds. “Participants will experience the best of what dentistry has to offer.”

If there is a point of contention that you wish they’d address, you don’t have to lament the fact that it never came up. You can bring it up and then watch as the brightest minds in the profession collaborate in developing an answer to your question.

“This isn’t just an opportunity for dental professionals to learn more,” says panelist Dr. Fred Eichmiller, “it’s a chance to join the debate.”

Team spirit

The DPRWorld CE program focuses on innovation in all areas of dentistry and laboratory technology, highlighting the team approach in a way that differentiates this event from all others. Unlike most dental and lab conferences, the panels feature experts in both fields, allowing all attendees to take courses together, fostering continuity, community, and comprehension.

“I commend DPR on planning such a comprehensive meeting that will cover virtually all facets of modern dentistry,” panelist Dr. Ronald Goldstein says. “It should be a great way to learn about both the present and future of dentistry.”

Panel discussions will touch on a variety of topics, including emerging technologies in prevention, cutting-edge restorative options, practice-improving technologies, the fine art of esthetic dentistry, endodontics, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and shaping the future of dentistry. Rather than burden dental professionals with the task of picking and choosing which courses to prioritize, all attendees will be able to attend every course—no counter-programming. When the panelists are this good and the discussion is this beneficial, we believe no one should miss out.

The same goes, of course, for our two keynote speaker presentations featuring Dr. Gordon Christensen, co-founder of CR Foundation and Clinicians Report, and Dean of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry; as well as Imtiaz Manji, CEO and co-owner of Mercer Advisors, and founder and CEO of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. These two men will cast a vision for the future of the dental profession that prepares participants to embrace change on the horizon and inspire them to use all these technological advances to optimize both profits and care.

“This is going to be the first meeting in years,” says panelist Dr. Barry Freydberg, “at which I’m speaking myself, but will stay so I can attend every session.”