Past Symposiums

A record of our community's gatherings — speakers, photos, and highlights from each event.

Dentistry Forward symposiums bring together practicing dentists, specialists, hygienists, and educators for honest, peer-to-peer learning — no vendor pitches, just real practitioners sharing what works. Below is a growing archive of the events we've hosted.

Symposium III: Digital Flow in Dentistry

May 29, 2026  ·  The Carradoc Hall Hotel & Conference Center, Leesburg VA  ·  4.5 CE Credits (PACE Approved #408170)  ·  20+ attendees

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Symposium III attendees gathered in the conference hall at The Carradoc Hall Speaker presenting during a Symposium III session Attendees during a Symposium III session

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Speakers

Dr. David Lopes (Align Technology — featured, 2 sessions) Dr. Sanjeev Saagar Raj Bhatia (Host & AI in Dentistry) Dr. Garima K. Talwar John Lee Dr. Jay Siddiqui Diana Raluca Potoroaca

Highlights

  • Dr. Bhatia opened with “AI — A Paradigm Shift in Thinking,” framing AI concepts and their application in dentistry
  • Dr. David Lopes presented two sessions on digital thinking: Digital Bio-Esthetic Treatment Planning with Invisalign Smile Architect, and Effective Patient Communication & Case Acceptance Using Digital Tools
  • Dr. Talwar & John Lee on full mouth reconstruction — the digital same-day concept
  • 75-minute Table Forum with all speakers, moderated by Dr. Bhatia
  • Closing remarks by Diana Raluca Potoroaca

Symposium II: Digital Flow in Dentistry

March 20, 2026  ·  Clarion Hotel, Leesburg VA  ·  4 CE Credits (PACE Approved #408170)  ·  20+ attendees

Group photo of Symposium II attendees in the conference hall Hands-on 3D printing demonstration Dr. Bhatia presenting on digital dentistry

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More video snippets coming soon

Speakers

Dr. Steve Glassman (Symposium I keynote, returning live from NY) Dr. Garima Talwar Dr. Jay Siddiqui Renae Williams PW Shaffer II M&T Bank Speakers

Highlights

  • Dr. Glassman returned live from NY to take follow-up questions on his Symposium I keynote (growth and hardship in digital dentistry)
  • Dr. Talwar on digital clinical workflows and full mouth reconstruction
  • Dr. Siddiqui's live 3D printing demonstration with hands-on session
  • M&T Bank panel on practice financing and banking relationships
  • Open table forum with all speakers and attendees

Symposium I: Inaugural Gathering

September 19, 2025  ·  Leesburg, VA  ·  Dentistry Forward's first community symposium

Inaugural
Symposium I attendees gathered at the inaugural Dentistry Forward event Speaker presenting at Symposium I, September 19 Networking moment from the inaugural symposium

Attendee Testimonial — Dr. Hemani Kaur

About the Event

The first Dentistry Forward symposium brought together practicing dental professionals for an honest, peer-to-peer discussion about emerging technologies and the realities of bringing them into a working practice. It set the foundation for the symposium series that followed.

What Attendees Said

Dr. Hemani Kaur shared a series of short reflections on the day — what motivated her to attend, what stood out, and her biggest takeaway. Three of her testimonial clips are included alongside.

Looking Back

If you attended Symposium I and have additional photos, notes, or memories you'd like to share, please reach out — we'd love to expand this archive.

Symposium III is May 29, 2026

Digital Flow in Dentistry — AI in Clinical Practice, Digital Workflows, Full Mouth Reconstruction. 4.5 CE Credits. Free registration.

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