COURSES
COURSES
Friday , April 25 , 2025
9:00 a . m . – 11:00 a . m .
AI and Our Future as Dentists * presented by Alan E . Friedel , DDS , Chief Dental Officer , VELMENI ® and Richard A . Huot , DDS , CHFC , Chief Business Development Officer , VELMENI ®
2 CE credits appropriate for dentists . Education Methods : lecture , slides and discussion
Join us for an unbiased overview of what dentists need to know about the applications of artificial intelligence in dentistry . Participants will have a better idea how AI will affect their future practices and when to engage with AI .
At the conclusion of this presentation , participants can expect to :
• Learn what AI tools are currently available and the impact these tools have on clinical care and practice management .
• Understand the 2D and 3D diagnostic capabilities of AI .
• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of AI systems . * Lecture will be repeated at 2:45 p . m . on Saturday , April 26
About the Speakers
Alan Friedel , DDS Alan Friedel is Chief Dental Officer for VELMENI , an AI Company involved in 2D , 3d , and Virtual Reality . He was in solo practice for more than 40 years and currently teaches as part of a residency program . Dr . Friedel has chaired numerous ADA councils and is a past president of the Florida Dental Association . Dr . Friedel has no additional financial relationships to disclose .
Richard A . Huot , DDS
Dr . Richard Huot is the founder of Beachside Dental Consultants , Inc ., and started his consulting firm in 2004 , and is currently serving as Chief Business Development Officer for VELMENI . Dr . Huot is a member of the ADA Standards Committee for Dental Informatics ( SCDI ), and he served on the Florida Dental Association Board of Trustees and as ADA Vice President from 2017 to 2019 . Dr . Huot has no additional financial relationships to disclose .
Friday , April 25 , 2025
10:00 a . m . – Noon
Healthy Living Panel Discussion presented by a physical therapist , registered dietitian and a psychologist and moderated by Kae Lani Palmisano , Emmy Award-Winning television host , food and travel writer , recipe developer and home cook based in Philadelphia .
2 CE credits appropriate for all attendees . Education Methods : lecture , slides and discussion
Healthy living can help us overcome serious health problems like heart disease , obesity , high blood pressure , and depression . Our panel of experts will show you ways to manage and reduce stress ; exercises to help all dental professionals stay pain-free , and physically robust long into your career , and how to eat for happiness and longevity .
At the conclusion of this session , participants can expect to understand how nutrition , exercise and stress management can improve our physical and mental health .
1:15 p . m . – 2:45 p . m .
Navigating the Finances of Your Dental Career for New Dentists presented by John S . Cataldo , CPA
This presentation will cover key financial considerations for new dentists , including compensation and related taxation with emphasis on the issue of employee v . independent contractor . And explore starting v . acquiring a dental practice and related critical points of due diligence . No CE credits offered .
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