2025 New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session

Registration is now open!
https://events.american-tradeshow.com/nodc2025

More information is coming soon.

Only VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards may be used for online registration and registration on site.

The registration fee includes:

• Admission into the Exhibit Hall
• Admission to all complementary courses for the scientific program

However, each attendee MUST register for the courses he/she wants to attend so that tickets may be issued. Each registrant is eligible to obtain one course ticket per morning and afternoon session per day. You MUST have a ticket for admission into each course. The course ticket guarantees your admission up to the printed start time of the lecture. After the start of each lecture, attendees may move to another course as long as seating is still available.

Cancellations must be made in writing and include attendee's name, address, registration badge, and course tickets. A 20% administrative fee is assessed on all refunds or cancellations. No refunds will be given after the stated refund deadline regardless of reason including, but not limited to death, illness, or acts of God. Refunds are processed four weeks after completion of the conference.

All refund requests should be mailed to:

New Orleans Dental Conference
RE: Cancellation
2121 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 153
Metairie, LA  70001-2878

Updates on Oral Dysplasia and Oral Cancer
Course Instructor: Dr. Waleed Zaid
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist $50.00
Course Description: This lecture aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Oral dysplasia and Oral Cancer and its relevance in Dental Health.  We will cover the significance of early detection, clinical signs and symptoms of Oral Cancer well as genetic and epigenetic changes involved in  oral carcinogenesis.   The lecture will include a review of current treatment modalities for oral dysplasia and oral cancer, including both surgical and non-surgical options along with the role of multidisciplinary care in managing patients with oral cancer.  Finally, the lecture will focus on ongoing research and future directions in the fields of oral dysplasia and Oral Cancer management and reconstruction.

Forensic Science Overview (Dental Identification in Mass Disaster)
Course Instructor: Dr. Robin Ainsworth
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00
Course Description: To provide professional knowledge in forensics to include forensic odontology, identification of human remains, and mass casualty disaster management.

Smile Design - How to Achieve Predictability- Management Overview of Zirconia Restorations
Course Instructor: Dr. Gerard Chiche
Dentist: $95.00
Course Description: Manage and sequence the esthetic factors necessary to achieve predictable esthetic treatment.  Control the key factors for pleasing esthetics and gingival design in interdisciplinary treatment.  Understand the various types of zirconia materials available. Select and manage zirconia restorations according to esthetics and strength properties. Use a simple bonding method for all ceramic restorations.

I Haven't Got Time For Pain
Course Instructor: Thomas Viola R. Ph.,CCP
Dentist: $85.00
Hygienist: $60.00
Course Description: This program will provide participants with an overview of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents and analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to effective perioperative pain management and best practices for prescribing  analgesics for postoperative pain control.

Our Role in Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Course Instructor: Dr.Waleed Zaid
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00 
Course Description: This presentation will encompass essential areas, including the definition, prevalence, diagnosis screening tools for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), sleep studies, cephalometric analysis, and treatment options with a focus on surgical interventions such as Maxillary Mandibular advancement (MMA) and usage of Hypoglossal nerve stimulators. The educational goals comprise the ability to identify the clinical features and risk factors associated with OSA, comprehend diagnostic approaches and criteria, assess treatment alternatives and formulate efficient management strategies for patients diagnosed with OSA.

Principals of General Digital Dentistry, Scanning, Cad Cam, and 3D Printing
Course Instructor: Dr. Jorge Palavicini
Dentist $85.00
Course Description: Join us for an engaging and informative lecture on the basics of digital dentistry. This course is designed specifically for general dentists interested in exploring the transformative impact of digital technology in the field of dentistry. We will cover the evolution of digital tools, including intraoral and desktop scanning and dive into the various software and hardware platforms available. This course is ideal for those new to digital dentistry or looking to expand their knowledge in this rapidly evolving area.

Human Abuse/Neglect, Pattern Injury Analysis, Age Assessment
Course Instructor: Dr. Robin Ainsworth
Dentist: $75.00 
Hygienist: $50.00 
Course Description: To provide professional knowledge in recognition of human abuse and neglect, evaluation of pattern injuries and the basics of age assessment. 

It's (Medically) Complicated
Course Instructor: Thomas Viola R. Ph.,CCP
Dentist : $85.00
Hygienist: $60.00 
Course Description: This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of the prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format which makes it practical and useful for all members of the dental team.

A Simple Predictable Technique to Open VDO, Change Occlusion, and Build Long-lasting Cosmestic Restorations
Course Instructor: Dr. Corky Willhite
Dentist: $50.00
Course Description: Learn how to make minor and major changes to occlusion so function is comfortable, restorations last for many years, and smiles look their best. Requiring a little or no prep even for challenging cases, this innovative composite technique provides a more affordable option than traditional ceramic restorations The skills you'll learn can immediately be applied so you can confidently treat more complex cases and help more patients.

Nobody Caries
Course Instructor: Dr. Brian Novy
Dentist: $85.00
Hygienist: $60.00
Course Description: Sometimes it seems as though our patients don't grasp the basic concept of home care. Other times our patients with impeccable hygiene develop rampant decay and we feel helpless because we can't figure out what's going on. The mouth is a remarkable environment that cardiologists are finally beginning to understand, and so can you. Come learn everything you didn't know about the plague and the amazing organisms that make the mouth a wonderful place to work. 

Dental Trauma Best Practices
Course Instructor: Dr. Cyrous Ardalan
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00
Course Description: Traumatic dental injuries are dealt with by all types of dental providers. This course will discuss the different types of dental trauma injuries and treatment options to help provide patients with relief and best long-term prognosis. From fractures to avulsions, dentists will learn how best to diagnose and care for these traumatic injuries. 

Minimally Invasive Dentistry Is Not A Technique Is a Philosophy
Course Instructor: Dr. Marco Brindis
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00
Course Description: This course provides the different levels starting with presentation all the way to a full mouth reconstruction with an interdisciplinary approach to accomplish the best possible treatment to the patients at the right time with the best possible materials and right techniques.

The "Ultimate Esthetics" Course
Course Instructor: Dr. Corky Willhite
Dentist: $85.00
Course Description: Composite is the most versatile material available for making minor or major changes in dental appearance. With proper technique its function and longevity rivals porcelain while providing benefits other materials can't match. This comprehensive seminar will benefit each attendee by sharing an organized step-by-step approach that includes operative technique as well as vital diagnostic and marketing skills to achieve "Ultimate Esthetics with composite bonding.

How To Stop a Coccus
Course Instructor: Dr. Brian Novy
Dentist: $85.00
Hygienist: $60.00
Course Description: Dry mouth and medication induced xerostomia present incredible challenges for restorative success. Can we really expect our restorations to withstand an enemy so small it can't be seen with the naked human eye, armed with secretions capable of disintegrating the hardest biological  substance on earth? If you're salivating to break free of nylon bristles and string, you'll be pleasantly surprised the modern anti-caries arsenal has more than just the same ol' electronegative anion in a new fun flavor. 

Restorative Driven Endodontics
Course Instructor: Dr. Cyrous Ardalan
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00
Course Description: Dentin preservation has a key role in maintaining natural tooth structure. From access to endodontic shaping to final restoration, each step has a significant role in keeping healthy tooth structure. Different materials and methods of restorative treatments will be discussed. 

Minimally Invasive Dentistry Is Not A Technique Is A Philosophy
Course Instructor: Dr. Marco Brindis
Dentist: $75.00
Hygienist: $50.00
Course Description: This course provides the different levels starting with presentation all the way to a full mouth reconstruction with an interdisciplinary approach to accomplish the best possible treatment to the patients at the right time with the best possible materials and right techniques.