Past DCR evening Lectures

Straightforward versus Complex Implant Surgical and Implant Prosthodontic Care

Date: Wednesday May 20th, 2026

Faculty Name: Dr. John P. Zarb

This one hour in-person Dental Community Resource Information Night, aims to assist  clinicians  differentiate between Straightforward and Complex Dental Implant Surgical and Prosthodontic care. A series of clinical examples will be shown to underscore complexity of care. Learning Outcomes:
    • To understand what constitutes a Straightforward and Complex case by focusing on key established patient criteria
    • To help dentists perform  a risk assessment when providing dental implant prosthodontic care  
    • To assist clinicians to better match cases to their level of experience and skills
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Peri-Implantitis: The Chrysalis Experience plus a Periodontist’s view on how to manage it


Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Faculty Names: Dr. Steven Bongard & Dr. Michael Glogauer

Implant retained restorations were introduced in North America at the Toronto Conference in 1982.
Today, thousands of patients have been the beneficiaries of this transformative care. This in-person
presentation will provide dentists and dental hygienists with a better understanding of the prevalence,
etiology and management strategies to address bone loss around dental implants.

Learning Objectives:

  • Defining Peri-implantitis – what is it?
  • A 20 year perspective on the prevalence of peri-implantitis and immediate same day implant retained restorations
  • Management strategies of peri-implantitis in a busy periodontist practice

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Weight Loss Medications – What are they and what should the dental team know about them?


Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Faculty Name: Dr. Brian Freund

More and more patients present to our offices with a current history of taking weight loss medications.
This in-person presentation aims to provide a better understanding on what the dental team needs to
know in managing these patients.

Learning Objectives:

  • What are the semaglutides (Example: Wegovy) and how do they work?
  • What impact do they have on sedation?
  • What impact do they have on intra-oral tissues?

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Revolutionizing Dentistry: Real-time fabrication of a night guard


Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Faculty Names: Mr. Terry Xie & Mr. Peter Van Leeuwen

Are you ready to revolutionize your dental practice? Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to explore
the SprintRay Pro 2 3D Printer – a game-changer in digital dentistry. Learn how it can streamline your
workflow, reduce costs, and open up potential new revenue streams

Join us for a complimentary evening program where you will:

  • See a live demonstration of the fabrication of a night guard and explore cutting-edge 3D applications
  • Learn how to Speed Up Your Workflow and reduce turnaround times from weeks to hours
  • Learn how to streamline your workflow, reduce costs and open the potential for new revenue streams

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Put the Drill Down: Minimally Invasive Dentistry in Pediatrics

Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Faculty Names: Dr. Nik Sharma and Dr. Nash Cassim

This course will provide general dentists an overview of minimally invasive techniques in pediatric dentistry.
Participants will learn about a wide range of techniques including SDF, ITR/ART, SMART and Hall Crowns.
Additionally, participants will learn about when and how to appropriately plan and utilize these techniques.

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Top 10 IPAC Deficiencies

Date: February 27, 2025

Faculty Name: Ms. Janess McGuire

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) is a cornerstone of patient safety in any healthcare setting,
including dental clinics. With the increasing emphasis on maintaining high standards, it’s important
to reflect on the most common areas where practices may fall short. There are consistent areas where
deficiencies tend to occur. These deficiencies, if unaddressed, can pose significant risks not only to
patient safety but also to the safety of staff and the overall operation of the practice.

This module will take an in-depth look at the top 10 most frequently observed IPAC deficiencies that have come
to light through auditing. These are areas where compliance with best practices as outlined by regulatory bodies
such as the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO),
and Public Health Ontario (PHO) is essential.

This module will also provide actionable insights and practical steps to ensure clinics are aligned with
the current IPAC guidelines. A broad range of topics will be covered, from general IPAC knowledge to specific
procedures like dental unit waterline management and sterilization protocols.

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