Generations Conference 2023 set for Sept. 8

The PACE Center is excited to present five feature presentations during Generations Conference 2023 on Friday, Sept. 8, at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

The feature presentations offer a chance to engage with thought leaders in various fields, connect with your peers, and broaden horizons amongst the School of Dentistry and dental practicing community.

Below is a quick snapshot of the programs and the intended audiences:

• Generations Conference 2023 (Full-slate of programs)
  Register at Go.uth.edu/Generations2023

• Jack R. Winston, DDS Visiting Professorship in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
  Keynote Presenter: Jim Grisdale, DDS, MRCD
  Course Title: The Surgical/Restorative Connection in Dental Implant Treatment for the General Practitioner: Why, Where, When, and How for a Successful Long-Term Outcome
  Student Audience: DSIII and DSIV

• Claude L. Nabers, DDS, MSD and Blanche Eaton Nabers Visiting Professorship in Periodontics
  Keynote Presenter: Darnell Kaigler, DDS, PhD
  Course Title: Oral Health, Overall Health, and Regenerative Dentistry
  Student Audience: DSII

• Special Invitation: Annual Dental Hygiene Lecture
  Presenter: Linda D’Amico, RDH
  Course Title: Worn Out! How to Relieve and Manage Erosion
  Student Audience: DHI and DHII

• Special Invitation: Professionalism and Ethics Lecture
  Presenter: David M. Bonner, DDS
  Course Title: Successful Leadership Advances Professionalism and Excellent Ethics
  Student Audience: DSI
  Supported by the S. Jerry Long, DDS Career Development Endowment Fund and the W. Kenneth Horwitz, DDS Endowed Fund in Ethics

• Meeting TSBDE and DEA MATE Requirements
  Presenter: Arthur H. Jeske, DMD, PhD
  Course Title: The Opioid Epidemic and Dentists: Scope, Related Issues, and Dental Implications of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders
  Audience: Faculty, Residents, and Private Practitioners
  *Reduced registration fees for School of Dentistry faculty; refer to Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and Drug Enforcement Administration for licensure requirements

Interested parties are asked to compete registration no later than Friday, Sept. 1. This ensures time for planning and finalizing catering, set-ups, etc. for the event. For assistance, email [email protected].

Attendees should plan to arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. for check-in and breakfast. Lectures will commence promptly at 8:15 a.m.

UTSD Houston ASDA Open update: Considering the well-being and comfort of our participants, and in response to the prevailing weather conditions, we have made the decision to postpone the UTSD Houston ASDA Open to later in the fall. We will work diligently to set the new date for the golf tournament and will communicate this information to you as soon as it becomes available.