Tooth Talks Program
Melissa Seibert, DMD,
MS, ABGD
Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, ABGD leads an innovative and interactive program at Tooth Talks. Dr. Seibert will deliver morning and afternoon presentations and then join two panels where specialists explore the complications that can arise during treatment of the presented cases. You'll gain a fuller understanding of approaches to care and leave Tooth Talks with evidence-based "pearls" you can put into practice right away.
Attendees also gain access to bonus hours of continuing education. You'll have the choice of gaining access to one of the following live webinar presentations or recordings at no additional cost:
- Mohamed Attia DDS, MAGD, DABOI/ID,FAAID presents "Managing Dental Trauma Practical Cases" - live webinar November 5, 2026 (2.0 CE credits) offered by the DC Dental Society
- Debra Goff, PharmD presents "Pulp Fiction: New Guidance on Antibiotics for Dental Procedures" - live webinar January 29, 2027 (2.0 CE credits) offered by the Northern Virginia Dental Society
Tooth Talks Schedule*
8:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
9:00 AM
| Welcome Remarks — Kim Menhinick, DDS |
| 9:05 AM | Demystifying Cracked Tooth Syndrome — Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, ABGD Cracked Tooth Syndrome – Specialist Perspective — Judy McIntyre, DDS, MS |
10:20 AM | Morning Break with Exhibitors · Dental Cup Competition — Michael King, DDS |
10:50 AM | Interdisciplinary Implant Treatment Planning for the General Dentist — Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, ABGD Implant Considerations – Specialist Perspective — Mohamed Attia, DDS, MAGD, DABOI/ID, FAAID Q&A with Morning Presenters |
| 12:05 PM | Sponsored Lunch — Alexis Bennett, CRNA, Ageless Anesthesia Associates Afternoon Break with Exhibitors · Dental Cup Competition — Michael King, DDS |
2:00 PM | Ceramic Onlays: Contemporary Adhesive Indirect Restorations — Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, ABGD Excessive Gingival Display and Crown Lengthening — Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS, ABGD Periodontal Considerations – Specialist Perspective — Melody Ward, DDS, MS Q&A with Afternoon Presenters |
| 4:15 PM | Final Competition, Awards, and Closing Remarks — Tarek ElBadawy, DDS |
| 4:30 PM | Reception |
| 6:00 PM | Reception Concludes |
*Times may be subject to change.
Continuing Education Disclaimer: The District of Columbia Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The DC Dental Society designates this presentation for 4.75 CE credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the DC Dental Society and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
