| Title | Speaker |
10:00 – 10:05 am EST 7 am PST/ 8 am MST/ 9 am CST | Welcome & Introductions | Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, AGD President Moderator: Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD |
10:05 – 10:10 am | Antitrust Disclaimer | Kimberly Pendo, Esq. Parter, Chicago Law Partners |
10:10 – 10:40 am | Sedation in General Dentistry: CDEL and the 2025 Dental Anesthesia Provider Summit | Bryan T. Moore, DDS, FAAHD |
10:40 – 11:10 am | Advocacy in Support of Community Water Fluoridation | Johnny Johnson, DMD, MS, President, American Fluoridation Society |
11:10 – 11:40 am | Updates on the CDT and How We Advocate for You! | Arlene O’Brien, DMD, FAGD, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council Member |
11:40 am – 12:10 pm | What is the DQA and Why is It Important to AGD Members | Ralph Cooley, DDS, FAGD, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council Member |
12:10 – 12:25 pm | Break | |
12:25-12:55 pm | The ADA Standards Program as a Catalyst for Collaboration | Kathy Medic, Senior Manager, Standards and Accreditation, American Dental Association |
12:55 – 1:25 pm | From the Clinical to the Claim – How AI and Legislation are Shaping the Dental Benefits Industry | Zeynep Barakat, DMD, FAGD, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council Member
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1:25 – 1:55 pm | Advocating for Change: Tackling Insurance & Third-Party Challenges in Dentistry | Darren Greenwell, DMD, MAGD, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council Member |
1:55-2 pm EST | Closing Remarks & Adjournment | Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, AGD President |
