Midwest Dental Assembly May 20-22, 2022
The Indiana Dental Association’s Midwest Dental Assembly 2022, held jointly with the IUSD Alumni Dental Conference and Indiana Dental Assistants Association, will take place IN-PERSON at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN, May 20-22, 2022. The IDA Annual Session has not just a new name but a new feel, flow and relevance to Indiana dentists, their teams and families. The Midwest Dental Assembly has become the new name of the IDA Annual Session to energize your practice with innovative thinking, create new memories and fuel new experiences for you, your entire team, and families. With over $65k in member-added conference values, our vibrant meeting format will CONNECT colleagues through numerous social events and new Marketplace activities, ENVISION the possibilities of an energized and enhanced dental team, and IGNITE practice growth.
Midwest Dental Assembly and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference online registration is closed. Visit us onsite in the Grand Wayne Convention Center lobby during the following hours to completed your in-person registration:
Friday, May 20 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 21 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 22 8 – 10 a.m.
Preview course description in the MDA Registration Book: CLICK HERE
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events will take place at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN unless noted otherwise. Subject to change.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
| Noon | IDPAC Golf Outing @ Chestnut Hills Golf Course in Fort Wayne ($) |
| 6 p.m. | IDA Past President’s Dinner @ Ruth Chris (by invitation only) |
| 7:30-10 p.m. | Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite Open |
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
| 7 a.m.–4 p.m. | Onsite registration desk open |
| 7–9 a.m. | Pierre Fauchard breakfast (by invitation only) |
| 8–8:20 a.m. | Opening Keynote Address |
| 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Continuing Education opportunities |
| 8:30–9:15 a.m. | IDAA Registration |
| 9:15 a.m. | House of Delegates (first session) followed by Reference Committee Hearings |
| 9:30-11:15 a.m. | IDAA Pre-session Board Meeting |
| 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Food Truck Friday in Downtown Fort Wayne, Harrison Parking Lot |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | IDAA House of Delegates (first session) followed by Balloting |
| 2–4 p.m. | Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite open |
| 2–8:30 p.m. | IDPAC Silent Auction Bidding & Wine Pull Open |
| 3-8 p.m. | Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES! |
| 3-6 p.m. | Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase |
| 4–6 p.m. | Progressive Dental Team Crusade @ The Hoppy Gnome ($) Limited space. |
| 5-6 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 6–8 p.m. | Welcome Reception in Marketplace featuring the IDA Inaugural Mentor Me Mixer, FREE |
| 7-10 p.m. | IDAA Silent Auction, Dinner and Reception |
SATURDAY, May 21, 2022
| 7 a.m.–4 p.m. | Onsite registration desk open |
| 7-8 a.m. | Marketplace Breakfast, FREE |
| 7 a.m.–1 p.m. | Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES! |
| 8–9 a.m. | Reference Committee Reports Available |
| 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | IUSD Alumni 50th Breakfast Celebration for Classes of ’72 and prior (by invitation only) |
| 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m. | IDPAC Silent Auction bidding & Wine Pull Open |
| 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Continuing Education opportunities |
| 9–10 a.m. | Component Caucus meetings |
| 9-11 a.m. | Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase |
| 9-11 a.m. | IDAA Past President’s Breakfast Meeting |
| 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | IDAA House of Delegates (second session) followed by IDAA Awards Ceremony and Post Board Meeting |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Marketplace Lunch, FREE |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | ICD/ACD Luncheon (by invitation only) |
| 12:30–1 p.m. | Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced, must be present to win |
| 1:30 p.m. | Open Caucus |
| 3–5 p.m. | Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite open |
| 3–4:30 p.m. | New Dentist Social @ Hampton’s Rooftop Bar, FREE |
| 4:30–6 p.m. | IDPAC Social and Reception (Superhero Theme) |
| 6 p.m. | TinCaps Baseball Game Outing @ Parkview Field ($) |
| 6–7 p.m. | All IUSD Alumni Reception |
| 7-9 p.m. | All IUSD Alumni Dinner |
| 9-11 p.m. | IUSD Alumni Private Class Reunion Receptions and Class Photos |
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
| 8–10 a.m. | Onsite registration desk open |
| 9 a.m. | House of Delegates (second session) |
CE & SPEAKER SCHEDULE
All CE will take place at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN unless noted otherwise. Subject to change.
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
| 8–8:20 a.m. | MDA Virtual Welcoming Keynote Address |
| 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Elaine Rodriguez – Soft Tissue Laser Certification ($195) |
| 8:30-11 a.m. | Dr. Ross Nash – Direct Composite Resin Dentistry, Part One |
| 8:30-11 a.m. | Debra Engelhardt-Nash – Increasing Treatment Acceptance and Getting Paid SOLD OUT! |
| 8:30 a.m.-Noon. | Kay Maddox & Jay Williamson – Basic Life Support Recertification (fulfills CE requirement) |
| 9-11 a.m. | Dr. Harvey Weingarten – Ethics During a Pandemic -Which one is more challenging? (fulfills CE requirement) |
| 9-10 a.m. | Caveh Sarrafi & Ben Stone – Preparing for Practice Ownership |
| 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Dr. Dipesh Sitaram – TMJ |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Dr. Wei-Shao Lin – Dental Technology 101 |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Megan Lohman – Pricing Workshop for Patient Membership Plans |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Dr. Kevin Terrell – Opioid Prescribing and Abuse (fulfills CE requirement) |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Dr. Ross Nash – Direct Composite Resin Dentistry, Part Two |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Debra Engelhardt-Nash – How Healthy is Your Recall? |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Kay Maddox & Jay Williamson – First Aid in the Dental Practice SOLD OUT! |
| 1-4 p.m. | Dr. Vanchit John – Surgical Complications in Implant Dentistry and Solutions to Common Problems |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Cory Roletto – Advanced Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Practice Growth |
| 2-4 p.m. | Dr. Bill Paveletz – IDA/IDAA Joint CE: Impressive Dental-Hacks, Shortcuts, and Secrets for Today’s Dental Assistants |
| 3-4 p.m. | Kay Maddox – OSHA and Infection Control (fulfills training requirement) |
SATURDAY, May 21, 2022
| 8:15-10:15 a.m. | Dr. Roger Levin – New Game, New Rules, New Playbook, Part One |
| 8:15-10:15 a.m. | Dr. Tieraona Low Dog – Life is Your Best Medicine |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Dr. Brett Kessler – Stoners, Tweekers, Dragon Chasers and Drunks…Not in my practice…Yeah right! (fulfills CE requirement) |
| 9-10 a.m. | Jay Dziwlik – HIPAA Update for the Dental Professional (fulfills CE requirement) |
| 9-11 a.m. | Elaine Rodriguez – Power Hygiene Unlimited: There’s power in laser and power in you lecture |
| 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Amanda Apple – AAP Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock – A Dentist is Doing a Face Lift? My path from General Dentistry to Facial Cosmetic Surgery |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Doug Eckhart – Overlooked Security and Cyber Risks |
| 11 a.m.-Noon | Dr. Catherine Murphy – What is Holistic Orthodontics? |
| 1:15-3:15 p.m. | Dr. Roger Levin – New Game, New Rules, New Playbook, Part Two |
| 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Dr. Tieraona Low Dog – Nutrition and Dietary Supplements: What your dental team should know |
| 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Jennifer Bryant – Nitrous Oxide Didactic Training ($95) SOLD OUT! |
| 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Amanda Apple – Ultrasonic Insert Selection and Full Mouth Disinfection |
| 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Claire Williams – Guide to a Fully Digital Dental Practice |
| 2-3 p.m. | Rico Ponce – Routine Equipment Maintenance and Repairs |
| 2-4 p.m. | Elaine Rodriguez – Power Hygiene Unlimited: There’s power in laser and power in you workshop |
Member Dentist – $385
This registration type is appropriate for a member dentist of the ADA, IDA and local component society. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
House of Delegates Dentist – $165
This registration type is appropriate for volunteer dentists who have been selected by their component to represent them in the House of Delegates as a Delegate or Alternate Delegate. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
New Dentist Member – $205
This registration type is appropriate for a member dentist of the ADA, IDA and local component society who graduated from dental school within the past 10 years. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Retired Life Member Dentist – $0
This registration type is appropriate for life members who are retired from a constituent society and are no longer earning any income from private practice or from the performance of service as a member of the faculty of a dental school, as a dental administrator or consultant, or as a practitioner of any activity for which a license to practice dentistry is required by the state. These members have been dentists for 30 consecutive years or a total of 40 years and are age 65 or older. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Non-member Dentist – $700
This registration type is appropriate for a dentist who does not belong to the ADA, IDA and local component society. To become a member of the ADA and IDA, please visit www.INDental.org/Join or contact the IDA Central Office at 800-562-5646. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Dental Team Member – $135
This registration type is appropriate for hygienists, assistants, EFDA, office managers, technicians, etc. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Dental Student – $0
This registration type is appropriate for any dental school students. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for CE workshops, some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Spouse – $55
This registration type is appropriate for a married person of any registration type. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Excludes CE sessions. Additional fees apply for some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Guest, Adult – $55
This registration type is appropriate for any guest 18 and over who doesn’t want access to the unlimited CE offerings. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Guest, Youth – $0
This registration type is appropriate for any persons 18 or younger. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Excludes CE sessions. Additional fees apply for some special events and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.
Component Executive – $0
This registration type is appropriate for the Executive Director of a local dental society. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Alumni Dental Conference – $0
This registration type is appropriate for those attending the IUSD Alumni Dental Conference only. Includes free and a la carte Alumni events only.
Marketplace Vendor Booth – $1,450
This registration type is appropriate for a vendor that is purchasing a booth in our Marketplace. Unauthorized vendor registrations will not be accepted. All 10×10 booth options are $1,450 each and are subject to availability and final approval by IDA. For more information, visit www.INDental.org/Exhibitors
HOTEL OPTIONS
The 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly will be hosted at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN, May 20-22, 2022. While the discounted room blocks have expired, you may still be able to contact the following hotels directly for accommodations and availability:
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center (adjacent to the convention center)
1020 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 422-4002
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
1150 S. Harrison St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 490-3629
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
223 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 247-6915
The Bradley (two blocks north of the convention center)
204 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 428-4018
PARKING: Another great perk about staying in Downtown Fort Wayne is the discounted parking! Visit Fort Wayne Parking for all of your parking options and directions.
HAVING FUN: Start planning your Fort Wayne Getaway by going online to Visit Fort Wayne
Connect with our Dental Community Supporters!
Show appreciation to our dedicated vendors by scheduling time in the new Marketplace. Our vendors provide your dental teams with the best services and products throughout the year, but special offers are available only during our show. ENVISION the possibilities of what the Marketplace vendors can offer to enhance your everyday practice workflow. The Marketplace offers a combination of great show specials, free tickets to free breakfast and lunch within the hall, networking with colleagues and vendors, door prizes, free ONE HOUR LIVE CE CREDIT and plenty of educational opportunities that will help IGNITE you and your dental team.
Door Prize Winners
Shofu Prize Pack – Dr. Perry Wainman
Chicken, Coffee, Coupons, OH My! from Biolase – Shweta Ambwani
$100 Amazon Gift Card from Best Card – Connie Drew
$250 Visa Gift Card from Delta Dental – Laci Weaver
Kuraray Dental & Steve Dumas Gift Basket – Dr. Ralphie Merkel
Northshore Handpiece Repair Gift Basket – Susan Morton
Northwest Bank Wine Basket – Megan Tun
Flagscape Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls from Bank of America – Shelly McComb
$100 Cash from Blue & Co – Dr. Christine Bishop
$500 Amazon Gift Card from Dental Acquisition Group – Patricia Flores
One Free Coronal Polishing with DentalAssistED – Heather Heath
Anthem Swag – Dr. Karen Ellis
Airpod Pros from Daniel Pifer with Northwestern Mutual – Leslie Leonard
$50 Target Gift Card from IN Dental Broker – Victoria Woolsey
Wine & Cheese Basket from VOCO – Cole Stapp
Dozen Golf Balls from First Midwest Bank – Dr. Steven Stradley
Colgate Goodie Bag – Cindy Gerber
Fancy Like Applebee’s Indy 2023 MDA Registration & Hotel Package from IDA Insurance – Amanda Lines
$200 Amazon Gift Card from PMA Practice Transitions – Lois Schneemann
Wine Basket from Joseph Rossi & Associates – Dr. Gary Walton
Foursome Golf Outing on June 9th from McMillian Health – Cindy Gerber
vVardis Soft White Oral Care Set – Jill Burlay
Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and Digital Sign from Midtown Technology Group – Patricia Flores, Cayla Cummins and Jennifer Kleeper
iPad from United Healthcare – Lisa Benson
Golf Balls from General Refining – Dr. Herb Yekel
Cooler & Grill Set from PNC Bank – Dr. James and Marie (from Gabril Family Dentistry)
Special Thank You to our Marketplace Vendors!
Advantage Technologies
AIDL
Alexion
Anthem
Bank of America
Best Card LLC
Biolase
Blue & Co
Bowman Insurance
Brasseler USA
Carestream Dental
ClaimsNest
Colgate
Core Scientific
Dandy
Daniel Pifer -Northwestern Mutual
DDSmatch
Delta Dental of Indiana
DentalAssistED
Dental Acquisition Group
Dental TI
Elevate Oral Care
Familia Dental
First Merchant Bank
First Midwest Bank
Four Quadrants Advisory
Garfield Refining
General Refining Corporation
GlaxoSmithKline
Henry Schein Dental
Hiossen
Hurlow Wealth Management
IDA Insurance Services
IndepenDENT Dental Solutions (IDS)/Midway Dental
Indiana Dental Assistants Association
Indiana Dental Brokers
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Inc.
Instrument Service & Repair
Johns Dental Laboratories
Joseph Rossi and Associates
Large Practice Sales
Legacy Practice Transitions
LumaDent
Majer Enterprises
Matthew 25 Health and Care
McMillan Health
MEDI LAZER
MEDI-LOUPES
MedPro
Midtown Technology
MW Banks Consulting, LLC
NFC IT
Noble Metal Refining
Northshore Handpiece Repair
Northwest Bank
Orascoptic
Ortho3D
Paragon Management Associates
Patterson Dental Supply
Philips Sonicare and Zoom Whitening
PMA Practice Transitions
PNC
Practice Protection
Provide
Shofu Dental Corporation
Ultradent
Ultragenyx
United Healthcare
vVardis
VOCO America, Inc.
WEO Media
Wesbanco
Zoll Dental
2021 Midwest Dental Assembly Snapshot
The IDA hosted 838 total attendees at the 2021 Midwest Dental Assembly in Indianapolis. Below are some fun facts:
Dentists: 307
Dental Team Members: 257
Students: 11
Guests: 262
Marketplace Vendors: 42 Booths total with 133 representatives
924 CE seats filled on Friday, May 14, 2021
606 CE seats filled on Saturday, May 15, 2021
929 special event participants
65 awards given to individuals and organizations–Click here to view our awards slideshow
On behalf of the Midwest Dental Assembly Planning Committee, thank you for your participation and support of the Midwest Dental Assembly!
Keynote Speaker Katherine Eitel Belt gives her speech virtually
2021 House of Delegates
An MDA attendee visits a Marketplace booth
The IDPAC Silent Auction theme was Christmas in May, and IDA members delivered on taking part in the fun
Enjoying outdoor dining at the hotel
The Marketplace had 42 booths with 133 representatives
Entrance to the conference center
Dentists and team members were able to enjoy the conference's CE opportunities and social events
The 2021 MDA offered multiple classes for dentists and team members
House of Delegates
IDDS members serving attendees at the president's Hospitality Suite
The IDPAC Silent Auction offered more than 100 items for bid
Offering help to attendees at the registration desk
House of Delegates
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch addresses members at the First House of Delegates
The IDPAC Wine Pull is a popular attraction at each MDA
One of many CE opportunities at the MDA
The Awards Ceremony gave special recognition to members and dental professionals for both 2020 and 2021
Visiting vendors at the Marketplace
Special items up for live auction at the IDPAC reception
Cheering 2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar during the Second House of Delegates
2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar accepts the ceremonial gavel as he begins his presidency at the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates debates a resolution in preparation for a vote
