POSTPONED: Updates in Clinical Dentistry - Gaithersburg, MD

Postponed until further notice. 

Payam Ataii, DMD 
A graduate of Tufts School of Dental Medicine, with an externship at Harvard, Dr. Ataii is a nationally recognized speaker and key opinion leader. He maintains a private practice in Laguna Hills, California, is a member of the Align faculty, founder of the National Association of Dental Professionals, has authored numerous publications in the refereed literature, and holds three patents in dental technology.     

Timothy Bizga, DDS
 Timothy M. Bizga, DDS,  is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant, he also worked as a dental lab-technician, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry. He received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bizga is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker/Trainer/Coach, a certified DISC profile trainer, clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor and member of Catapult Speakers Bureau. Dr. Bizga gives back to the community via dental missions around the world. 

Chad Duplantis, DDS
Dr. Duplantis ​received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School in 1999. He then continued with Post-doctorate training at Baylor College of Dentistry, earning a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2000. He has also received his Fellowship degree from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 2000 in the North Fort Worth, Texas area. In private practice, he treats all ages with an emphasis on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Duplantis is a member of Catapult Educations Speakers Bureau and has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums over the years he has been in practice.  He is currently a member of the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Duplantis has always had an interest in “high-tech” dentistry and has been incorporating CAD/CAM and digital technology in his practice since 2004. Dr. Duplantis has written and published several articles regarding digital dentistry and workflows for various dental publications. In addition to technology, Dr. Duplantis has a keen interest in restorative implantology, adhesion and materials, and he is also published in these regards. He has helped various manufacturers on numerous projects and evaluations regarding different aspects of clinical dentistry, and serves as a Key Opinion Leader and consultant for several dental corporations. Dr. Duplantis resides in Keller, Texas with his wife, Ellen, and his children, Austin and Ava. He is an avid cyclist, and enjoys traveling, fishing, and sporting clays in his spare time.
 
Rolando Nunez, DDS 
Dr. Rolando Nunez received this dental degree from Central University of Venezuela in 1997.He enrolled a Biomaterials Graduate Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, obtaining a MSc. degree in 2004. He joined BISCO as a private clinical consultant from 2005 until 2013, where he worked closely with the Research and Development Department in the development of new and innovative products. In 2014 he became Manager of Clinical Research for BISCO Inc. Dr Nunez has held a private practice focusing in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry for the past 10 years. He has lectured in over 30 countries on a vast array of topics regarding Adhesive Dentistry. He has many publications regarding clinical techniques as well as scientific articles in peer review journals. Dr. Nunez is a member of the following groups: International Association of Dental Research, American Association of International Research,  Latin American Society of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Dental Materials Group of the IADR and the Venezuelan Society of Operative Dentistry Biomaterials and Esthetics.
 
Seung Paik, DDS
Dr. Paik completed his dental degree, specialty training in prosthodontics, and a Master of Science in oral biology from the University of Maryland Dental School, where he is now a clinical assistant professor. He practiced in Annapolis for two years before establishing his own private practice in Columbia in 2007. Dr. Paik is an active member of the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American College of Prosthodontists, has held the vice president position for the Maryland Korean Dental Association, and lectures to Howard County general dentists to further their treatment knowledge. A board certified prosthodontist who is passionate about his work, Dr. Paik is known for his unwavering commitment to providing each of his patients with a beautiful and functional smile. His empathetic and compassionate nature makes him a favorite among patients.

 Cleber Silva, DDS 
Dr. Silva is a graduate of Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery, Cornell University’s GPR program and University of Washington Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology residency program. He practiced General Dentistry for 15 years and has for the last 10 years taught full-time at Columbia University and part-time at the University of Washington.He is a sub-specialist in guided surgery and has designed and manufactured over 1,000 surgical guides. He is currently NIH-funded for research on bone density changes in HIV+ post-menopausal women and is self-funding a research project on the use of titanium meshwire for graft reconstruction of severe mandibular bone defects and concurrent implant placement. Dr. Silva had 2 papers published in 2019; 2 papers accepted for publication in 2020; 3 papers under review and 4 papers in writing. He has lectured nationally and internationally, the last lecture given at the 2019 Greater New York Dental Meeting.

This program will provide attendees with 6 live continuing education credits, plus access to 6 on-demand courses (each worth 2 credits), at no additional charge, for a total of 18 CE credits.

  
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Approved PACE Program Provider, FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement (01/01/2017 to 12/31/2022). Provider ID# 209722.