2nd Annual Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery Conference

Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Time: View schedule for conference times
CE Credit: Up to 10 hours (pending approval)
Location: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

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Registration Deadlines
Early Bird: October 31, 2024
Standard: January 10, 2025

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Join us for an enriching 3-day conference focused on veterinary dentistry. Hosted at the picturesque Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, this year's conference brings together veterinarians, technicians, and dental professionals to explore cutting-edge topics in dentistry and oromaxillofacial surgery. 

CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE: 

• Quality Continuing Education: Attendees will benefit from high-quality continuing education sessions led by experts in the field.
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring your family and furry friends! In addition to the educational sessions, participants will have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Activities include playing in the snow, skiing or snowboarding the Sierra Nevada mountains, hiking, and more.
• Food and Refreshments: Light breakfast, coffee, and tea are served every morning, and appetizers and beverages are provided each evening before lectures.
• Climate & Attire: The Sierra Nevada weather conditions varies throughout the day and can result in drastic differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Casual and informal attire is appropriate for daytime and evening sessions.

REGISTRATION COSTS

Register early for the biggest savings!

SPEAKERS

• Boaz Arzi DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC (OMFS)
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  Dr. Boaz Arzi is a Professor and Chief of Dentistry and Oral surgery at the department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi completed the residency-training program in dentistry and oral surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and two years fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC). Dr. Arzi is also a Founding Fellow of the AVDC in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Arzi’s clinical and research focus is on oral maxillofacial disorders and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also investigates TMJ disorders and treatments across species. Dr. Arzi is the Director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) at UC Davis. Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.

• Stephanie Goldschmidt BVM&S, DAVDC 
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  Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt is an assistant tenure track professor in Dentistry and Oral surgery at the University of California- Davis. She completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. She received her veterinary degree from the Royal School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and then went on to complete a rotating internship at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. Following residency training she spent five years as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. She is currently undergoing fellowship training in both oral medicine and oromaxillofacial surgery. Her subspecialty clinical and research area is oral oncology, specifically she is focused on improving treatment paradigms with the use of theragnostic agents. Her current projects include using flourescence imaging to evaluate intraoperative surgical margins and evaluating EGFR expression in canine oral tumors.

• Maria Soltero-Rivera DVM, DAVDC
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  Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Oral surgery at the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Soltero-Rivera completed her residency-training program in dentistry and oral surgery at PennVet and has worked as a visiting scientist at Dr. Joe De Risi’s lab focusing on illuminating feline gingivostomatitis causative agents using metatranscriptomic next-generation RNA sequencing technology. She is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). Dr. Soltero-Rivera’s clinical and research focus is on oral medicine. Her lab investigates the diagnosis and treatment of chronic oral inflammatory disease in dogs and cats by analyzing the oral microbiome, the interkingdom interactions within this, and the host response with the goal of translational implications in the human field.

• Milinda Lommer DVM, DAVDC
• TBD
• Kimi Kan RDH
• TBD

LOCATION

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV, 89451

Experience Lake Tahoe from the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino's scenic waterfront nestled along the Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy your stay here by exploring the winding trails, relaxing at the spa, and dining at their award-winning restaurants. 

• Hotel Details
• Room rates start at $265.00 per room, per night. Single or double occupancy, additional persons over 18 years of age, $25.00 per person, per day (maximum of four occupants) and subject to occupancy tax
  
  An additional $30.00 per room, per night plus tax resort fees will be applied.
  Self-parking fee of $19.00 per car, per night.
  An additional daily pet fee will apply to Pet-Friendly rooms.
  
  Check-in Time: 4:00 pm
  Check-out Time: 11:00 am
• Room Reservation Deadline
• Availability of hotel rooms will be limited with the discount rate and is a first come first serve. Room Reservation Deadline TBD.
• Reservation Link Coming Soon
• Come back for updates! Reservation link to secure your hotel stay at Lake Tahoe will be coming soon.

During your stay at Lake Tahoe don't miss out on: 

1. Pet-friendly water spots like Bonsai Rock, Hidden Beach, Whale beach, and Chimney beach!

2. Enjoy a nice dinner or lunch at Lone Eagle Grill, T's Mesquite Rotisserie, Les Bistro, and Inclined Burgers and Brews!

3. Snap some pictures at the lake by the Hyatt, Tahoe East Shore Village, and at Incline Beach!

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