Symposium III — Seats Are Limited

Digital Flow in Dentistry

Emerging Technology in Dental Practice • Digital Workflows • Full Mouth Reconstruction

May 29, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Leesburg, VA • 4.5 CE Credits

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3rd Symposium
40+ Dental Professionals Served
8+ Expert Speakers to Date
4.5 CE Credits Per Event
If you're practicing dentistry today — solo, group, DSO, or anywhere in between — you know the pressure. Rising demands and resource constraints squeeze the practice profit margin. The industry's answer has been a flood of disjointed software and hardware that doesn't fit how you actually work. Dentistry Forward proposes a way through: examine the end-to-end patient journey to identify where emerging technologies actually help. Symposium III, May 29 in Leesburg, Virginia.

Symposium III Speakers

Expert-led sessions combining clinical experience with emerging technology insights

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Featured Speaker — 2 Sessions

Dr. David Lopes, DDS

Field Clinical Director, Align Technology · 30 Years in Digital Dentistry

Dr. David Lopes is a clinical strategist and global educator with nearly 30 years of experience across private practice, digital dentistry, and medtech leadership. A former Director of Global Clinical Product Development and current Field Clinical Director at Align Technology, he has played a key role in the development and global adoption of innovations such as Invisalign, the Align Digital Platform, and the iTero scanner. At Symposium III, he presents two sessions on "Digital thinking — the need today": Digital Bio-Esthetic Treatment Planning with Invisalign Smile Architect, and Effective Patient Communication & Case Acceptance Using Digital Tools.

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Dr. Sanjeev Saagar Raj Bhatia, DDS

Host & AI in Dentistry

Dentistry Forward founder and symposium host. Dr. Bhatia opens with an introduction and presents on AI concepts and their application in dentistry — bridging the gap between emerging technology and clinical reality.

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Dr. Garima K. Talwar, DDS

Prosthodontist • Full Mouth Reconstruction

Highly regarded prosthodontist specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. She'll present on full mouth reconstruction in the digital world, alongside John Lee.

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John Lee

Digital Reconstruction Specialist

Joining Dr. Talwar for a collaborative session on full mouth reconstruction with new digital insights. Together they'll present cutting-edge approaches and real clinical outcomes.

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Dr. Jay Siddiqui, DDS

Table Forum Panelist

University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduate practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Expert in 3D digital printing and digital workflows across general, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. Returns for the Table Forum panel.

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Diana Raluca Potoroaca

Closing Remarks

Delivers the closing note for Symposium III, summarizing key takeaways and next steps for the Dentistry Forward community.

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Why Dental Professionals Attend

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Emerging Technology in Dental Practice

Learn how AI concepts apply directly to your dental workflows from practitioners who use them daily.

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4.5 CE Credits

Earn continuing education credits while gaining practical knowledge. PACE Approved Provider #408170.

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Peer Networking

Connect with 20+ dental professionals navigating the same digital transformation challenges you face.

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Expert Table Forum

75-minute open discussion with all speakers. Ask your real questions in an intimate, collaborative setting.

Program — May 29, 2026

Program Details

9:00 – 9:15

Welcome & Introduction

Dr. Sanjeev Saagar Raj Bhatia, DDS

9:15 – 10:00

AI — A Paradigm Shift in Thinking

Dr. Sanjeev Saagar Raj Bhatia, DDS

10:00 – 11:00

Digital Bio-Esthetic Treatment Planning with Invisalign Smile Architect

Dr. David Lopes, DDS

11:00 – 11:20

Tea Break

11:20 – 12:20

Effective Patient Communication and Case Acceptance Using Digital Tools

Dr. David Lopes, DDS

12:20 – 1:00

Full Mouth Reconstruction — Digital Same-Day Concept

Dr. Garima Talwar, DDS & John Lee

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

Provided on-site

2:00 – 3:15

Table Forum

Dr. Lopes, Dr. Talwar, Dr. Siddiqui & John Lee
Moderator: Dr. Bhatia

3:15 – 3:30

Closing Remarks

Diana Raluca Potoroaca

Location & Logistics

The Carradoc Hall
Hotel & Conference Center

1500 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20175

📞 (703) 777-9400

🚗 Free parking on-site

🍴 Breakfast & lunch included

🎓 4.5 CE Credits — PACE #408170

Reserve Your Seat

Free registration — RSVP by May 22nd to secure your spot. Space is limited.

Have dietary restrictions or questions? We'll follow up by email after registration.

Symposium III — May 29, 2026 • 4.5 CE Credits • Free Reserve Your Seat