About the IDEAS20 Conference
The Iowa Dental Association (IDA) Annual Session is the premier dental meeting in the state!
IDA is excited to provide our members with valuable education in the field of dentistry. IDEAS20 is the Iowa Dental Association’s annual session, offering 32 hours of CEU content plus business and personal development courses. IDEAS20 is designed to provide a stimulating and interactive educational experience for the entire dental team! You’ll discover innovative ideas and best practices from sessions on the latest trends and research in the dental industry!
IDEAS20 serves as a place where dental professionals and exhibitors from throughout the state of Iowa join together to learn the latest techniques and technology in the dental field, as well as expand their professional network. It also affords attendees opportunities to network at a variety of social events.
Enhance your practice at IDEAS20, where you and your team will take home innovative concepts and ideas encompassing the state of the art and science in dentistry.
Agenda
| Time | Speakers | Title | CEU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am- 5:00pm | Multiple | Practice Transitions Seminar | N/A |
| 8:00am- 11:30am | Dr. Greg Psaltis | I Was On The Internet Last Night | 3* |
| 8:30am- 4:30pm | Dr. Jack Griffin | Doc, It Was Never A Problem Until You “Fixed” It! | 6 |
| 1:00pm- 4:30pm | Dr. Greg Psaltis | Getting Past “Uh-oh,” “No” and “Helicopters" | 3* |
| 5:30pm- 7:00pm | Dr. Ryan Stunz, IDA President Mr. Aaron Thomas | General Session with Featured Speaker Aaron Thomas and IDA Awards Presentations | N/A |
| Time | Speakers | Title | CEU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am- 11:30am | Dr. John Hellstein | HPV Oropharyngeal Carcinoma/Head Neck Cancer and Immune Related Disorders With Medical Considerations | 3 |
| 8:00am- 4:00pm | Dr. Scott MacLean | Hot Topics in Implant Dentistry *Open to ALL Des Moines District Spring Meeting and IDEAS20 Registrants | 6 |
| 12:30pm- 4:00pm | Ms. Karen Baker | The Prescription Opioid Crisis: Impact on Dental Pain Management | 3 |
| 6:30pm- 7:30pm | N/A | IDA Membership Townhall | N/A |
| Time | Speakers | Title | CEU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am- 1:00pm | Dr. Anthony E. Chillura | Control, Protocol and Risk Management | 4 |
| 8:00am- 9:30am | Ms. Jill Stuecker | Iowa Dental Board Jurisprudence Course | 1.5 |
| 9:45am- 10:45am | Dr. Carrie McKnight | OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: What You Need to Know | 1 |
| 9:45am- 10:45am | Max Mowitz | LGBTQ 101 | N/A |
| 11:00am- 12:30pm | Dr. Sara Stuefen | Hot Topics: Dental Benefits and Practice Management | N/A |
| 11:00am- 1:00pm | Dr. Trishul Allareddy | Imaging in Dentistry: Guidelines | 2 |
| Date | Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 30 | 4:30pm- 5:30pm | Exhibit Hall Happy Hour | Exhibit Hall |
| 7:00pm- 8:30pm | IDPAC and New Dentist Reception *Invitation-Only Event | Iowa Hall of Pride 1st Floor, Iowa Events Center |
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| Friday, May 1 | 4:30pm- 6:30pm | IDA/University of Iowa Alumni Reception *RSVP Required | Iowa Hall of Pride 1st Floor, Iowa Events Center |
| 7:30pm- 9:00pm | President's and IDF Reception *Invitation-Only Event | Iowa Events Center, Ballroom Foyer |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 30 | Exhibit Hall Open | 9:30am- 5:30pm |
| Morning Coffee Break | 9:30am- 10:30am |
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| Lunch | 11:30am- 1:00pm |
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| Afternoon Refreshment Break | 2:30pm- 3:00pm |
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| Happy Hour | 4:30pm- 5:30pm |
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| Friday, May 1 | Exhibit Hall Open | 9:00am- 2:30pm |
| Morning Coffee Break | 9:00am- 10:30am |
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| Lunch | 11:30am- 2:00pm |
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| Afternoon Refreshment Break | 2:00pm- 2:30pm |
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Pricing Information
IDA Member
- All-inclusive registration
- Lectures and Keynote Speaker
- Exhibits, including lunches and breaks
- Earn up to 17 hours of educational CEUs
- Up to 3 CEUs just for attending
- Must be Member of ADA and IDA
- Non-Member fee is $1165
Full Conference
- All-inclusive registration
- Lectures and Keynote Speaker
- Exhibits, including lunches and breaks
- Earn up to 17 hours of educational CEUs
- Up to 3 CEUs just for attending
- Must be a Hygienist, Assistant, Office Personnel or Lab Technician
Saturday Only
- Saturday Lectures
- Coffee Break
- Up to 5 hours of CEUs
- Up to 1.5 CEUs just for attending
- Must be a Hygienist, Assistant, Office Personnel or Lab Technician
Spouse/Social Pass
- Exhibit Hall Access
- Exhibit Hall Lunches
- Coffee Breaks
- Happy Hour
- Keynote Speaker
EVENT SPONSORS
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Banker's Trust
Iowa Academy of General Dentistry