Kristine Aadland, DMD
Lectures: Start with the End in Mind
Dr. Aadland completed her undergraduate work at Oregon State University and subsequently went to Oregon Health Sciences University for dental school. In 2006, she graduated with Clinical Honors. Her goal was always to have her own practice, so she set out to build her dream practice from the ground up in 2009. Dr. Aadland chose to differentiate herself in a competitive marketplace by creating a beautiful, spa-like dental office that utilized technology to make her better and more efficient than other practices.
Greg Campbell, DDS
Lectures: Zirconia; Soup to Nuts, Keep it Simple
Workshops: Zirconia; Soup to Nuts, Keep it Simple
Greg Campbell, D.D.S. is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert on Integrating CAD/CAM dentistry into offices and is frequently sought out by industry leaders to lecture about digital dentistry. Dr. Campbell is highly entertaining and has an expansive understanding of CAD/CAM technology. He has helped develop seamless protocols for “Computer-Guided Implant Surgery”; he trains other dentists how to use this technology and is a certified advanced and basic CEREC trainer for Patterson Dental. Dr. Campbell is a Beta tester for Dentsply Sirona, and Ivoclar and has authored two CAD/CAM dentistry books. Dr. Campbell graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and completed advanced training in cosmetic dentistry at UCLA.
Jennifer Derse, DDS
Lectures: Case Acceptance, Cosmetic Workflow, Smile Design
Workshops: Structure Your Veneer Preparation Appointment Workflow
Dr. Jen Derse loves creating beautiful smiles for her clients, restoring their self-confidence and happiness. After dental school at Marquette University School of Dentistry, Dr. Jen focused her practice on cosmetic dentistry in Scottsdale and taught at the Arizona School of Dentistry. In 2010, Dr. Jen moved to Denver to join Espire Dental, formerly Levin Family Dental, where she has maintained a Top Dentist award by 5280 Magazine every year since that time.
James Klim, DDS, FAGD, AAACD
Lectures: The Positive Impact of Digital Dentistry on Materials and Restorative Workflow
Workshops: The Positive Impact of Digital Dentistry on Materials and Restorative Workflow
Founded and directed by James Klim DDS, the Klim Institute/CADStar’s is a dental postgraduate center with the purpose to develop and educate dentists and the dental team on systematic techniques to simplify chairside 3D and CAD/CAM (CEREC) dentistry through hands-on courses and online CEREC training. With over 30 years of experience in adhesive and ceramic dentistry, Dr. Klim is respected for his sound restorative clinical and adhesive techniques that will make the dental restorative CAD/CAM process predictable for success in the clinical theater.
Amelia Orta, DMD, FACP
Lectures: Application of Biomimetics in Prosthodontics
Dr. Orta is Board Certified with the American Board of Prosthodontics and is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Orta is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she enjoys sharing her passion for minimally invasive restorative dentistry with the Pre-doctoral students, Prosthodontic residents and Perio/Prosth fellows. Prior to academia, Dr. Orta practiced in Washington, DC. Dr. Orta is past Editor-in-Chief to the American College of Prosthodontists Messenger publication. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Orta enjoys spending time with her husband and family on their 100-year-old horse farm.
Steven Schiffenhaus, DMD
Lectures: Importance of Prep Design & Advanced Adhesion for Partial Coverage Ceramics
Dr. Schiffenhaus received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University where he conducted undergraduate and graduate research on biomarkers for a cancer vaccine. Dr. Schiffenhaus completed a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences & Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree at Midwestern University. Dr. Schiffenhaus owns a private practice in Gilbert, Arizona where he practices Adhesive Dentistry with a Biomimetic Philosophy. Dr. Schiffenhaus is the creator of the Biomimetic Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry (BAARD) institute in 2020. He is a key opinion leader and speaker for many companies including Kurrary Noritake, Bien Air, Meisinger, Ivoclar, GC, Garrison, Hu-Friedy, & others….. Dr. Schiffenhaus is married to Sara Schiffenhaus with 2 children, James & Margot, and lives in Gilbert, AZ.
Troy Schmedding DDS, AAACD
Lectures: Laying it Down: Create Beautiful Anterior Composite Restorations
Workshops: Laying it Down: Create Beautiful Anterior Composite Restorations
Dr. Troy A. Schmedding graduated from the University of Puget Sound before getting his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1993. For 17 years, Dr. Schmedding successfully maintained a solo dental practice in Seattle, WA before relocating with his family to California to pursue his interest in educating a future generation of dentists. After 5 years as assistant professor in the Department of Reconstructive Dental Sciences and co-course director for Intergrated Pre-Clinical Technique at UOP Dentistry, he realized he missed direct patient interaction and purchased his current practice in Walnut Creek. In addition to teaching, Dr. Schmedding enjoys lecturing nationally and internationally to fellow colleagues on restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Schmedding has received accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, one of approximately 600 dentists worldwide to have achieved this distinction. He also serves as a Key Opinion Leader for leading clinical material manufacturers. In his spare time, Dr. Schmedding enjoys sharing his love of fly fishing and all things outdoors with his two children and wife of 23 years.
Jason Smithson, BDS
Lectures: Adhesive Ceramic Restorations: A Restorative Odyssey & The Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics: Old Tricks for New Dogs
Workshops: Adhesive Ceramic Restorations and Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics
Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Street Medical District, he relocated to Cornwall in the extreme southwest of England. Jason practices at Pure Dental Health and Wellbeing, Cornwall, UK where his main focus is microscope enhanced adhesive dentistry. His specific interest is direct composite resin artistry and minimally invasive all ceramic restorations.