SPRING CLINIC

103rd Spring Clinic

April 30, 2025

at Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons

6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg OH 43551

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

7:30 am - 4:00 pm


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Registration will be open until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm. 


The cancellation deadline is April 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm and no refunds will be given after that date/time. 


Day-of registration will be available based on availability and a $50 fee will be added to the registration. Doors open at 7:30 am.


6 CE credits will be available.


ATTENDEE PRICING:

Regular Pricing:

GTDS Member Dentist - $315

Staff - $115

ODA/ADA Member Dentist - $345

Non-Member Dentist - $475



Schedule


7:30 am - Registration/Continental Breakfast


 8:30 am - 11:30 am - Morning Sessions

(breaks at speaker discretion)


11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch & Exhibitors


1:00 - 4:00 pm - Afternoon Session

(breaks at speaker discretion)


Scroll down for topic summaries and speaker biography.

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2025 Spring Clinic Speakers

With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom’s sellout programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning.


As a clinical educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of twelve dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. Tom instructs dental hygiene students and practice dental hygienists in pharmacology and local anesthesia in preparation for national board exams.


As a published writer, Tom is well known internationally for his contributions to several professional journals in the areas of pharmacology, pain management and local anesthesia. In addition, Tom has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks.


As a professional speaker, Tom has presented continuing education courses to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners agree that Tom is their choice to educate audiences within this specialty.

Dr. Terry Norris received his DMD degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1978 and has been in private practice for general dentistry for 46 years in Owensboro, KY.  He began reviewing dental claims for Health Resources Incorporated, now HRI Dental and Vision, in 2013.  Currently he serves as Director of Dental Review for the company.  He also reviews Medicaid claims for a national dental group.  


Dr. Norris has been granted Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), the International College of Dentists (ICD) and the American College of Dentists (ACD).  He is a Past Regent for the ACD serving Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada and currently serves as the President Elect.  He is a Past President of the Kentucky Dental Association.  With his experience in private practice and with insurance adjudication, Dr. Norris brings a blend of making the two work together and not as adversaries.  

Topic Descriptions

Morning Sessions (8:30 - 11:30 am)


Tom Viola

“It’s (Medically) Complicated!”

Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients


Dental professionals must frequently draw upon their knowledge of pharmacology for optimal care of today’s medically complex dental patients. However, armed with relatively brief exposure to such a vast subject during formal education and faced with ever-changing medication therapy guidelines, many dental professionals simply cannot keep up with the latest trends in disease state management.


This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of the prescription medications, non- prescription medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format which makes it practical and useful for all members of the dental team.



Dr. Terry Norris

“Making Dental Insurance Work for You in 2025”


In 2025, navigating dental insurance effectively is essential for both dental professionals and patients to ensure claims are processed accurately and efficiently.


Understanding Coordination of Benefits (COB) and how to navigate multiple insurance plans is necessary to help prevent overpayment or underpayment. Dental offices must also be mindful of common coding mistakes. An insight into claim review will help dental staff members understand what insurance reviewers see during the process, what documents they need, and how to ensure the submission is complete. Staying informed about updated CDT is vital for correct billing and avoiding rejected claims.


This presentation will help dentists and their staff become proactive and stay informed regarding dental insurance to help minimize claim issues and ensure smoother insurance processing, ultimately benefiting both the office and the patient.



Afternoon Session (1:00 - 4:00 pm)


Tom Viola

“Waiting To Inhale?”

Will Cannabis Challenge the Dental Professionals as Tobacco Has in the Past?

 

According to the DEA, cannabis is considered to have no accepted medical use and, thus, it is illegal to possess. Yet, almost every state has enacted legislation aimed at legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis for medical or recreational use. Despite this rise in social and legal acceptance, public health concerns regarding the use of cannabis remain, especially among dental professionals, since the major routes of administration of cannabis involve the oral cavity.


This program will introduce dental professionals to the pharmacology of cannabis, including its various dosage forms, routes of administration and adverse effects. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of cannabis use on oral health and dental treatment, as well as the proposed use of cannabis in dentistry for the management of patient anxiety and odontogenic pain.


Please choose the topic/session/speaker that is best for you and register today!


Refund and Cancellation Policy: At close of business ONE WEEK before the event, no refunds will be given for cancellations. Attendees who do not attend and have not paid, will be invoiced for the full amount after the event.

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