2nd Annual Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery Conference

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

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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. Our conference is offering an opportunity to get up 10 CE hours in veterinary dentistry and enjoy an incredible destination vacation at the same time! There will be lectures each morning and evening; then you can enjoy the rest of your day in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Outdoor activities are not included in the registration price. We urge participants to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements when exploring Lake Tahoe and its winter activities, as additional costs may be applicable. 

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.

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, UC Davis 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 reconstruction and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also focus TMJ disorders and treatments across species and he is an affiliate member of the American Society of TMJ Surgeons. 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, DEVDC, F-OMFS
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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, DEVDC
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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 and European Veterinary Dental Colleges. 
  
  Dr. Soltero-Rivera’s clinical and research focus is onoral medicine. Dr. Soltero-Rivera completed the Thomas P. Sollecito One Health Fellowship in Oral Medicine in the Summer of 2024 and is currently pursuing a Masters in Advanced Studies (M.A.S.) in Clinical Research. Her lab investigates and uses innovative technologies, including next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence, to study the oral mucosa, the interkingdom interactions in the oral cavity, and the host responses to this biomass. This is done with the intent of advancing diagnostic and treatment methods used in dentistry and oral surgery, harnessing companion animal disease models to provide individualized and more precise oral care.

• Milinda Lommer DVM, DAVDC
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  Dr. Milinda Lommer earned her D.V.M. with Phi Zeta honors from U.C. Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. After a 1-year private-practice internship, Milinda returned to U.C. Davis, where she became the school’s first resident in Dentistry & Oral Surgery, completing the program in 1999. She received the 1999 Peter Emily Outstanding Candidate Award from the American Veterinary Dental College® (AVDC®), and became a Diplomate of the AVDC® in 2000, earning the title Board Certified Veterinary DentistTM. 
  
  In addition to operating her specialty practice, Aggie Animal Dental Center, in Mill Valley, CA, Dr. Lommer serves as a volunteer Associate Clinical Professor at U.C. Davis, assisting the residents in the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service and participating in clinical research projects. Other volunteer work includes serving as Chair of the Resident Education Committee for the AVDC®, Associate Editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery section), and performing dental procedures at the Oakland and San Francisco Zoos.

• Kimi Kan-Rohrer RDHAP, BSDH
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  Kimi Kan-Rohrer RDHAP, BSDH, is a licensed dental hygienist in human dentistry and graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2006. She has held clinical adjunct faculty positions at the University of the Pacific and Sacramento City College. Kimi is a current member of the California Dental Hygienists' Association and a past board member/current member of the Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association. In 2014, she joined the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service of the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and shares her dental knowledge with faculty, residents, and staff. Additionally, she teaches veterinary students diagnostic and preventative techniques through clinical rotations, lectures, and labs. Kimi earned the 2023 VMTH Rachel Smith Employee of the Year award. Being involved in human and veterinary dentistry has been extremely rewarding, and she hopes to continue increasing oral health awareness in both populations.

• Janny Evenhuis DVM, DAVDC
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  Dr. Janny Evenhuis is the current Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellow at the University of California – Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Evenhuis attended UC Davis for veterinary school. After a general rotating internship at Colorado State University, she returned to UC Davis for her Dentistry and Oral Surgery residency and stayed on for fellowship. Dr. Evenhuis is passionate about orofacial trauma, surgical oncology, and providing high-quality and accessible education for veterinary students and professionals.
   

REGISTRATION

Be sure to register early to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing, available now through October 31, 2024 (PDT).

Standard Pricing will be in effect from November 1, 2024 to January 10, 2025 at 5 pm (PDT). 

UC Davis Employee Department Billing

UC Davis Employees:

Please check with your department to confirm if they will be covering your registration fee. If they are, follow the instructions below. 

1. Register for the conference. Go through the registration process.
   • Select UC Davis SVM Employee Category.
2. Payment Page:
   • Select the Invoice Option. ($0 will be owed at this time. The balance will be billed to the department.)
     • Enter Invoice Details:
       • Billing Company: UCD Davis Department Name
       • Billing Name: Manager's Name
3. Email Confirmation
   • Send an email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu with the following:
     • Your Name and the Conference
     • A copy of your receipt
     • The CoA (Charts of Accounts) string for the recharge. (If you don’t have it, ask your manager)

Your registration will be considered incomplete until we receive the CoA string for the recharge.

VMTH Staff Using CE Funds:

1. Complete the VMTH Staff CE & Travel Reimbursement Request Form: Fill out the yellow form and email it to Tamsen Brock for CE funding confirmation.
2. Register for the conference: Go through the registration process
   • Select UC Davis SVM Employee Category
3. Payment Page:
   • Select the Invoice Option. ($0 will be owed at this time. The balance will be billed to the department.)
     • Enter Invoice Details:
       • Billing Company: UC Davis SVM Employee
       • Billing Name: Tamsen Brock

Your registration will be considered incomplete until we receive confirmation from Tamsen Brock that CE funding is available.

HOTEL INFORMATION

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 Type	Block Type	Single Rate	Double Rate	Triple Rate	Quad Rate
  1 King Bed	Group	$255	$255	$280	$305
  1 King Bed Patio	Group	$255	$255	$280	$305
  2 Double Beds	Group	$255	$255	$280	$305

  
  Room rates start at $255.00 per room for the duration of the program dates. 
  
  Resort fee of $30 per room, per night plus tax over the program dates.
  
  Additional per person charge at $25.00 per room, per person for Triple and Quadruple Occupancy (applies to ages 18 and up, 17 and under are not charged).
  
  Group rate of $255.00 for 1 King Bed or 2 Double Bedded rooms is honored three (3) days pre and three (3) days post event based on Hotel and Group availability; standard resort fee of $50.00 per room, per night plus tax applies to the pre/post nights
  
  Self-parking fee of $19.00 per car, per night over the program dates.
  
  Pet Friendly Rooms: An additional daily pet fee will apply to the room, request upon reservation.
  
  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 Cut-Off date is January 3, 2025. 
  
  Name changes on, or other transfers of, room reservations will not be accepted after the Cut-Off Date
• Hotel Reservation Link Now Available!
• To reserve your stay at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino, click on the Hotel Reservation Link. 
• Hotel Policies
• Cancellation Policy
  48h Prior To 11:59 Pm Local Time The Day Of Arrival Or One Night Fee/ One Night Deposit At Booking
  
  Deposit Policy
  Credit Card Deposit Required

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!

These activities are not included in the registration price and may be subject to additional fees.

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