Let's kick off the convention with a welcome from the President of the DABC!

 Crisis in the Clinic is an awareness course built to help prepare practitioners for medical emergencies that may present in the clinic. Patients that present to denturist clinics often suffer from multiple chronic illnesses and may be at increased risk for sudden life-threatening medical emergencies.

Outline

1.  Introduction, Attendee Shared Experiences

2.  Developing an Medical Emergency Response Plan

3.  Case Studies of Medical Emergencies common among typical demographics
      a.  (Chest Pain, Angina, Cardiac Arrest, etc..)
      b.  Respiratory (COPD, Asthma, etc..)
      c.  Metabolic (Diabetes, etc…)
      d.   Neurological (Stroke, Seizures, Syncope etc..)
      e.  Other (Anaphylaxis, etc..)

Learning Outcomes

-  Begin the development of a reproducible and flexible medical response plan that practitioners can customize and apply to their unique clinic setting.

-   Increase familiarity with relevant illnesses and injuries that may present themselves in the clinic, to better understand a patient's past medical history and potential medical emergencies.  

This session will focus on practical, real-world strategies for answering patient and office questions related to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with additional discussion on general practice questions and other public dental programs as time permits. The presentation is designed to support denturists and their teams in navigating eligibility, coverage rules, documentation requirements, common claim issues, and patient communication.

The session will begin with a focused overview of CDCP, including frequent problem areas, common misconceptions, and how to respond confidently and consistently to patient inquiries. Broader practice questions related to general practice and other public programs will be addressed to provide a well-rounded understanding of public program navigation in daily practice.

Participants will be able to:

-  Respond confidently to common patient questions regarding CDCP coverage and eligibility

-  Understand frequent claim issues and how to mitigate them

-  Navigate documentation and communication challenges related to public dental programs

-  Apply practical strategies to manage patient expectations and reduce administrative burden

High-performing teams do not happen by chance - they are deliberately assembled, aligned around clear objectives, and continuously improved through structured collaboration. Drawing on lessons from orthopedic surgery, high consequence mountain environments, and leadership science, Dr. Julian B. Sernik introduces a practical framework for building trust, coordinating complex workflows, and sustaining team performance through periods of change. Designed for teams navigating rapid digital and professional change, this session offers a clear path to stronger teams, smarter implementation of innovation, and practices tailored to thrive in the next era of care.

Limited to 30 licensed denturists

Prof Jung-Bo Huh

Brief Synopsis of the Lecture Topic

This lecture presents a streamlined approach to complete denture fabrication, comparing a one-day digital denture workflow with a two-visit conventional protocol in which final impression and jaw relation record are obtained in a single appointment.

The session begins with a concise review of the fundamental principles of complete denture prosthodontics. Key topics include the ideal anatomical and functional form of a complete denture, determination of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and centric relation (CR), and establishment of an appropriate occlusal plane. These foundational concepts provide the clinical basis for predictable esthetic and functional outcomes.

The lecture then introduces the clinical application of the JB Tray system and the use of the JB Fork for accurate jaw relation recording. Step-by-step protocols will be explained, highlighting how these tools enable simultaneous acquisition of definitive impression and interocclusal records.

A hands-on clinical demonstration will be performed on a mannequin model, showcasing:

-  Final impression taking using JB Tray

-  Jaw relation recording

-  Data acquisition using an intraoral scanner

-  Post-scan jaw relation recording using JB Fork

In addition, a demonstration of the subsequent laboratory workflow and digital denture design process will be presented, illustrating how the captured clinical data are transferred into a complete digital fabrication sequence.

Through this integrated workflow - from chairside procedures to digital design - participants will learn how to reduce patient visits, simplify clinical procedures, and enhance accuracy and efficiency in complete denture fabrication.

This lecture is designed to provide clinicians with practical, immediately applicable protocols for both digital and conventional denture treatment in daily practice.

DT Il-Hwan Jang

TOPIC 1: Digital Denture Design

Subtitle: Seamless Workflow using 3Shape & Ivoclar Ivotion

Description: The core of this presentation is the implementation of traditional analog tooth arrangement principles within a digital environment. We will explore both analog and digital denture fabrication workflows utilizing the JB tray.

In the digital segment, this session provides a comprehensive guide to efficient and precise denture design using 3Shape software integrated with the Ivoclar Ivotion module. It further covers three distinct digital fabrication concepts, focusing on maintaining sophisticated design standards while ensuring high-precision manufacturing

TOPIC 2: Esthetic Denture Characterization

Subtitle: Advanced Gingiva Festooning with Ivoclar SR Nexco (Live Demo)

Description: Elevate the artistry of your prosthetic work by mastering gingival characterization. In this live demonstration, the speaker - who holds the record for the most Nexco denture cases in Korea and has been teaching the system for five years - will showcase how to recreate lifelike gingival architecture using Ivoclar SR Nexco.

The session begins with a theoretical foundation on the textures and shades of Nexco resin, explaining the color-matching techniques required to mimic natural tissue. This is followed by a live "build-up" demonstration on a denture base, where the speaker will reveal the specific layering techniques used to achieve professional-grade esthetic results.

In this 90-minute session, Devaughn explores the core principles behind the methodology, fabrication, and finishing of dental prostheses. Participants will gain practical insights into how to effectively utilize Atlantis as a personalized milling solution, streamlining digital workflows with confidence.

The session will cover how to leverage digital scans to design and fabricate bars (Bridgebase) restorations, whether for temporary or permanent applications using materials such as Lucitone and PMMA. Attendees will also dive into material selection strategies - from Lucitone to Cercon - and learn how to optimize outcomes based on clinical and laboratory needs.

In addition, Devaughn will demonstrate advanced characterization techniques that elevate restorations to a higher level of esthetics and realism.

By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper scientific understanding of material performance and the confidence to implement these techniques in their own workflow—setting the stage for long-term success.

Alert First-Aid Inc.

This 5-hour course covers prevention, recognition and treatment of heart attack, angina, and stroke. Candidates will also review emergency scene management, recognition and treatment for conscious & unconscious choking emergencies, adult/child/infant CPR, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

Prerequisites:  Participants must be physically able to perform the required skills. 
 

Limited to 12 DABC Members

This hands-on course, led by Stephanie Yeats, offers an in-depth exploration of how to elevate denture work using SR Nexco Gingival Composite. It is suitable for both analog and digital dentures. Stain kits can be overwhelming and costly; in this course, Stephanie demonstrates how using a limited selection of stains and pastes can help participants quickly and efficiently enhance their dentures.

Participants will:

-  Gain an understanding of protocols for proper cutback, preparation, and glazing techniques.

-  Learn simple, effective color placement to achieve a natural-looking denture.

A continuation from last year’s core philosophy of “Size Matters, but Bigger isn’t always Better”. Join me for a closer look at the Shining 3D Family of scanners and equipment, including the newly released Elf Intraoral scanner. Together, we will compare all models and accessories to help identify which solutions best fit each individual practice type and highlight how thoughtful design and compact innovation can vastly improve your workflow!

Oral pathology review with focus on denture/prosthetic-associated difficulties.

1.  Overview of the scope of intraoral pathology: inflammatory, mechanical/inflammatory and non inflammatory considerations (eg a palatal Taurus).

2.  Photo short case studies of common oral diseases including lichen planus, immunobullous, allergic. Infectious, etc.

3.  Case reviews of oral pathology.  Please contact the DABC office with sample cases for discussion in this lecture.

To be Announced.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving from theory to day-to-day reality in healthcare clinics - including denturist practices. This one-hour continuing education session will explore how modern AI tools can support more accurate patient charting, improve after-hours patient communication, and reduce the administrative load on practitioners and staff.

Presented by Dean Fenwick, founder of DOMx and long-time practice-management advisor to denturists across Canada, this session will focus on practical, real-world applications of AI rather than technical theory. Attendees will see how AI-assisted clinical documentation can transform casual chairside or post-appointment dictation into properly structured, professional SOAP notes - improving consistency, clarity, and record quality.

The presentation will also examine the growing role of AI-based phone attendance, including how AI assistants can responsibly handle missed calls, after-hours inquiries, appointment requests, and basic triage - reducing reliance on voicemail while maintaining professionalism and patient confidence.

Special attention will be given to privacy considerations, consent, data residency, and professional accountability, with discussion tailored to the Canadian and BC regulatory environment.

This session is designed to inform, not overwhelm - helping denturists understand what is possible today, what is coming next, and how to evaluate AI tools responsibly for their own clinics.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1.  Understand how AI-assisted charting works and how spoken, informal clinical notes can be converted into structured SOAP documentation.

2.  Identify practical use cases where AI can reduce charting time while improving clarity and consistency in patient records.

3.  Explain how AI phone attendants differ from voicemail, and how they can support patient communication when staff are unavailable.

4.  Recognize key privacy, consent, and data-handling considerations relevant to AI use in Canadian denturist clinics.

5.  Evaluate whether and where AI tools may be appropriate in their own practice, based on clinic size, workflow, and patient expectations.

Course Format

-  One-hour live presentation

-  Demonstration-based (real clinical workflow examples)

-  Interactive discussion encouraged

-  No advanced technical knowledge required