Explore the Non-Clinical Program
Thursday, January 22
Foundations of Greatness
Symposium 2026 begins by honoring the mentors, pioneers, and clinical visionaries whose influence shaped the profession we practice today. Foundations of Greatness is about more than legacy, it’s about learning from the past to elevate how we work today.
Sessions will reflect on the principles and practices that still guide us, while exploring how improved team communication, clearer understanding of treatment boundaries, and respect for clinical limitations are essential to achieving optimal outcomes. Today is a tribute to the foundation beneath us and a reminder that everything great is built together.
Breakfast & Welcome
Sreenivas Koka, DDS, MS, PhD, MBA, MAS
A Conversation with Yourself: Lessons in Life, Love, and Legacy
Frank Spear, DDS, MSD
Honoring a Legacy: Dr Frank Spear on Transitions, Purpose, and the Future
Break
Lunch
Ronesh Sinha, MD
Recharge and Rewire: Practical Strategies for Metabolic and Emotional Wellbeing
Break
Exclusive Bonus Program for Coordinators
6:00 PM — Dinner & Evening Entertainment
Step into an unforgettable evening that blends sophistication, flavor, and artistry. As the Arizona sky transforms into a canvas of color, savor a world-inspired culinary experience paired with hand-crafted cocktails from the open bar. Live performances bring our theme Standing on the Shoulders of Giants to life in unexpected ways, while a Nashville trio provides the perfect musical backdrop for conversation, connection, and celebration. This is more than dinner, it’s an opening night designed to surprise, delight, and remember.
Friday, January 23
Elevated by Excellence
Today, we spotlight the present, the dynamic, demanding, and ever-evolving landscape of modern dental practice. This day is about practicing with purpose, embracing complexity, and delivering care at the highest possible level. Sessions will explore dentistry’s role in navigating contemporary models of diagnosis, planning, and treatment, emphasizing a preventative mindset, clinical appropriateness, and the importance of delivering care that is personalized, purposeful, and responsive to each patient’s overall health journey. With every idea shared and every possibility explored, this day reminds us that the future doesn’t just arrive, it is created by those brave enough to rise and shape it.
Breakfast & Welcome
John Kois, DMD, MDS
Mastering Clinical Excellence and Optimizing Entrepreneurial Excellence: A 50-Year Perspective
Break
Martin Mendelson, DDS, FIADFE, CPC
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Finding Purpose Through Change
Lunch
Break
Exclusive Bonus Program for Coordinators
Evening at Your Leisure
Saturday, January 24
Be the Giant
Our final day is your invitation to rise and lead with clarity, treat with confidence, and think like a giant. From mastering technique and material selection to sharpening sequencing and evaluation skills, today’s sessions are designed to elevate your impact. The spotlight shines on the Team Treatment Planning Challenge, USA vs. Brazil, where full-arch rehabilitation, posterior collapse, and interdisciplinary collaboration take center stage. This is where precision meets leadership and where the next generation of giants is made.
Breakfast & Welcome
Break
Lunch
Excursion: Giants Don't Just Sit Still
More information coming soon.
6:00 PM — Dinner & Evening Entertainment
Our closing night is pure magic in the Mummy Mountain Ghost Town, nestled right on the hotel property. As the Arizona sunset paints the desert sky, the old-town western setting creates the perfect backdrop for an evening of rustic charm and lively fun. Enjoy open-fire cooking, the rhythm of a full country band, and the excitement of live line-dancing. Wild West performers set the scene, while glowing fire pits invite laughter, connection, and s’mores shared under the stars. It’s an immersive celebration of the West and the perfect finale to an extraordinary Symposium.
