Tuscany Suites
255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 893-8933
Foundation, Integration, and Applications of Neural Therapy
Philip Mollica MS, DMD, IBMD, MIAOMT
The presentation will be a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on integration of Neural Therapy for the whole body.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Describe Neural Therapy in a historical context.
- Present the foundational theory behind neural therapy—with an emphasis on the autonomic nervous system.
- The mechanism of Action in Neural Therapy
- Understand the concept of interference fields.
- How to recognize interference fields and reintegrate them back into the body’s energy field.
- Neurofocal Dentistry: principles and diagnosis in the oral-facial region.
- Pharmacodynamic and Systemic Effects of Procaine
- Segmental Therapy: Quaddles, Tonsils. Autonomics, Scars
- Hands-on injection techniques: procaine, homeopathics,
- Noninvasive techniques for re-regulation of head and neck.
Comprehensive Holistic Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Craig Zunka DDS and Polly Hoverter RDH
The workshop is intended for dentists, hygienists, assistants and even front office staff. We will cover diagnosis, treatment protocols, nutritional supplements and the system effects on the periodontal patient.
Dr. Zunka and Polly, RDH have spent the last 30 years developing and perfecting a holistic periodontal program that gets real results. Their shared clinical experience and knowledge will reignite the passion you felt as a new graduate.
Objectives of the presentation:
- How to design and grow a periodontal treatment plan that proves itself to you and your patients.
- How to present a periodontal treatment plan to your patients.
- Step-by-step instructions on the usage of a phase contrast microscope.
- How to incorporate it into your perio program.
- Learn what products to use based on varying bacteria present in the oral cavity to stop periodontal disease and allow healing to begin. - When, why, and how to phase out of active periodontal treatment and into maintenance without relapse.
- Blood chemistry in connection with healing of periodontal disease.
- Use of vitamins and minerals for healing (Vitamin D, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Enzymes).
- Cortisol – stress and healing. - Homeopathic remedies in periodontal treatment.
MORNING 8AM – 12PM
Holistic Dentistry 101
Bernice Teplitsky DDS, NMD, FAGD, AIAOMT
What does it mean to practice Holistic Dentistry? This half-day course introduces dentists and teams to the philosophy, patient expectations, and essential tools that define a holistic practice. You’ll learn what patients are really asking for, how to integrate holistic approaches into daily care, and the key modalities every practice should understand. While mastery requires further study, this session provides a comprehensive overview, practical takeaways you can apply immediately, and a roadmap for future growth. Come ready to learn and explore. The insights you gain will transform the way you see dentistry — and the way your patients see you.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Gain a deeper understanding of Holistic Dentistry and its multidisciplinary approach.
- Recognize the many “branches” of Holistic Dentistry and how they interconnect.
- Have a general understanding of each of these “branches” and confidently discuss them with patients.
- Identify what holistic patients are seeking and how to address their concerns.
- Understand the essential technologies, materials, and products required — and where to source them.
- Determine practical next steps for integrating or expanding your journey in Holistic Dentistry.
AFTERNOON 1PM – 5PM
Using the SteinerBio Protocols for Bone Grafting
Gregory G Steiner, DDS, MS
In this Workshop, Dr. Steiner will present cases using the technology and protocols that are only available to SteinerBio bone grafts. This presentation will be tailored to educate clinicians on how to increase their surgical skills by utilizing Dr. Steiner’s innovative and proven surgical techniques. Attendees will gain a plethora of information about the science of bone, bone grafting, and most importantly how they can increase implant success rates using microsurgical techniques not possible with other bone graft products—importantly, satisfying patients and increasing their acceptance.
The Publication of Dental Kinesiology and The Establishment of the Holistic Dental Association
George Eversaul APH
The Silent Hormone Crisis in Men and Women: Evidence-Based Natural Solutions for Stress & Anxiety, Brain Fog, Insomnia, Fatigue, and Weight Gain
Paul Ling Tai DPM, FACFS, ABPS, ABAARM
Epidemic Hormonal dysregulation is an often-overlooked root cause of many of today’s most prevalent chronic health conditions, including stress, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, persistent fatigue, weight gain, and metabolic dysfunction. Affecting both men and women, these imbalances frequently go undiagnosed or inadequately treated, leading to prolonged suffering and suboptimal clinical outcomes.
This presentation will reveal the underlying hormonal, neuroendocrine, and metabolic abnormality driving these conditions. Dr. Tai will present evidence-based, integrative, and natural treatment strategies—along with his novel clinical approaches.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Identify key hormonal and neuroendocrine imbalances contributing to stress, anxiety, cognitive dysfunction, insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain in men and women.
- Understand the role of the HPA axis, sex hormones, thyroid function, and metabolic signaling in chronic symptom presentation.
- Evaluate evidence-based, non-pharmaceutical interventions that support hormonal balance and nervous system regulation.
- Apply integrative treatment frameworks to improve clinical efficiency and response time.
- Incorporate novel, research-supported techniques to achieve more effective and lasting outcomes.
45 Years of Clinical Pearls
Craig Zunka DDS
- Clinical pearls that can change your life, the lives of your family and your patients
- Treatments you can start using Monday morning
- Nutritional Pearls to make your dental practice more effective
- Why energy medicine is more effective than drug therapy
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Why natural supplements are superior to fractionated synthetic vitamins
- Why local anesthetics do not work in nutritionally compromised patients
- Healing/Homeopathy
- Cold sores and aphthous ulcers
- Tooth Clinching
- Neck pain
- Dental Cancer connection
How to Use Microbiological Tests to Improve Anti-Infective Periodontal Treatment
Bill Landers
Anti-Infective Periodontal Therapy should be the cornerstone of every holistic dental practice. This course explains what it is, how to do it and why the results are so much better than traditional SRP and surgery. It will also cover the pros and cons of all the microbiological tests currently available and how to incorporate them into a modern, holistic, anti-infective periodontal program.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Learn the pros & cons of Phase Contrast Microscopy, DNA testing, Cultural and BANAzyme tests.
- Learn how to incorporate microbiological tests into your diagnostic protocol.
- Learn how to implement an Anti-Infective Periodontal Treatment plan.
- Learn how cure periodontal infections and prevent their recurrence.
Avoiding Implant Failures & Achieving Implant Successes
Gregory G Steiner, DDS, MS
Friday Exhibitors Evening & Refreshments
Bio-oxidative Therapy: Advances and Standard of Care
Philip Mollica MS, DMD, IBMD, MIAOMT
This presentation will review the current scientific concepts for bio-oxidative therapy. In addition, based upon current science a standard of care will be presented to better understand the integration of oxygen/ozone for patient care and improved outcomes.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Review of Bio-oxidative Therapies, current science.
- Physiologic response to oxygen/ozone.
- Advanced techniques for application of oxygen/ozone
- Integration of prolozone, neurozone for better outcomes.
- Supportive therapeutics, lymphatic drainage, anti-inflammatories, enhanced tissue healing.
The Biologic Periodontist: From Diagnosis to Implant Therapy.
Houston: We have Options!
Ali S. Sajadi DDS, MSD
Functional Dentistry: A Template for Integrating the Oral-Systemic Connection
Mary Ellen Chalmers DMD, MS, IFMCP
With the overwhelming evidence of an Oral Systemic Connection present in the scientific literature, translating these findings to clinical practice can be challenging. Introducing Functional Medicine principles and practices for the treatment of chronic disease into Oral Health care provides a new perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of dental patients. Viewing our patients thru the Functional Medicine lens, allows us to view oral disease from a root cause perspective and provide individualized, personalized care. In a 2019 ADA Editorial, Dr. Michael Glick discussed the relevance of Oral Health and the need to advocate for our standing in the emerging care model of Personalized Medicine. He suggested that our profession may lose our autonomy unless we find our voice within this conversation. While Functional Medicine makes the Oral Systemic Connection, Functional Dentistry gives the dental profession a template to provide care in the world of Personalized Medicine.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Why Functional Dentistry – Defining the need
- Functional Medicine – The Basics
- Chronic Disease Epidemic and Dentistry’s Role
- Introduce the concepts of Systems Biology
- Introduce The Institute for Functional Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Paradigm
- Define Antecedents, Triggers and Mediators
- Introduce Functional Dentistry and the Functional Dental Matrix
- Review the Dental Literature from a Functional Medicine Lens
- Introduce the Functional Dentistry Matrix
- Discuss Antecedents, Triggers and Mediators as they relate to Dentistry
- Applying Functional Dentistry to the Oral-Systemic Connection
Functional Dentistry: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes Utilizing Targeted Genomics and Functional Medicine
Mary Ellen Chalmers DMD, MS, IFMCP
Advances in genomic science are reshaping how we understand oral disease susceptibility and treatment response. Functional Dentistry integrates targeted genetic testing with functional medicine principles to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, enabling clinicians to identify patients at elevated biological risk and tailor interventions accordingly. By examining single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across key pathways — including vitamin D receptor function, absorption and transport, methylation capacity, oxidative stress and detoxification efficiency, and inflammatory cytokine regulation — we can build individualized risk profiles that inform more precise clinical decision-making.
Objectives of the presentation:
- Describe how the integration of targeted genomics and functional medicine can enhance clinical treatment outcomes.
- Identify clinically significant SNP variants (odds ratio ≥ 1.2) within the VDR, methylation, oxidative stress/detoxification, and inflammatory cytokine pathways and explain their relevance to oral disease susceptibility.
- Interpret how genetic variations in inflammatory cytokine and VDR pathways contribute to individual risk profiles for periodontal disease progression and treatment response.
- Evaluate the role of methylation and detoxification pathway polymorphisms in modulating systemic factors that influence periodontal health and healing capacity.
- Apply a genomic-informed framework to develop individualized risk assessments and targeted intervention strategies for patients with periodontal disease.
- Discuss the emerging evidence linking genetic SNP variants to persistent dental caries and identify opportunities for incorporating genomic data into caries risk assessment and management.
