Pediatric Medicine Update
Event Overview
Who Should Attend
The pediatric dentist, dental resident, hygienist and assistant looking for an update on a wide variety of areas of pediatric medicine, to include common disorders and diseases that the pediatric dentist may encounter in clinical practice
Date
November 13-14, 2026
Location
Westin Boston Seaport
Boston, MA
Registration Fees
|
By October 13, 2026 |
After October 13, 2026 |
|
|
AAPD Member |
$895 |
$1,095 |
|
AAPD Student Member |
$450 |
$650 |
|
Non-Member |
$1095 |
$1,295 |
|
Office Staff |
$450 |
$650 |
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Summary
Course Description
This course will provide the pediatric dentist, dental resident, hygienist and assistant an update on a wide variety of areas of pediatric medicine. Each lecture will provide a medical review of the more common disorders and diseases the pediatric dentist might encounter in clinical practice, followed by a discussion of the latest advances in management. For some of the topics there will be a specific emphasis on dental management. The lecture format followed by questions and answers affords participants an opportunity for dialogue between the lecturer and the audience.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of pediatric disorders and diseases commonly encountered by pediatric dentists.
- Evaluate contemporary medical management approaches for pediatric disorders and diseases.
- Integrate knowledge of pediatric medical conditions and their treatment into clinical decision-making and dental care planning.
- Apply current management principles when providing dental care to children with a variety of medical conditions.
Schedule
Friday, November 13
8:30 AM: Welcome with Dr. Isabelle Chase and Dr. Matthew Harper
8:45 AM: Michael Rich, MD, MPH - Media and Children’s Health
9:45 AM: Umakanth Katwa, MD - Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
10:45 AM-11:00 AM: Morning Break
11:00 AM: Tentative
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Daniel Balkin, MD, PhD - Vascular Anomalies
2:00 PM: Michael Somers, MD - Renal Transplant and Dialysis
3:00 PM-3:15 PM: Afternoon Break
3:15 PM: Carolyn Rogers-Vizena, MD - Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
4:15 PM: Nelson Aquino, DNP, MS, CRNA, FAANA - Gender management services – Surgical patient preparation
5:15 PM: Adjourn
Saturday, November 14
8:45 AM: Phillip Pearl, MD - Epilepsy
9:45 AM: Christina Jacobsen, MD, PhD - Hypophosphatasia Part 1: Medical Implications
10:45 AM-11:00 AM: Morning Break
11:00 AM: Rosalyn Sulyanto, DMD, MS - Hypophosphatasia Part 2: Dental Implications
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Matan Setton, MD - Congenital Heart Defects
2:00 PM: Stephanie Sacharow, MD - Mitochondrial Disorders
3:00 PM-3:15 PM: Afternoon Break
3:15 PM: Stacy Croteau, MD, MMS - Hemophilia and Von Willibrand Disease
4:15 PM: Adjourn
*Please note the remaining speakers/topics are being finalized and will be updated on registration and the course website. Schedule is subject to change.*
CE Hours
AAPD designates this activity for 13 hours of continuing education credits.
Cancellation
Full refunds for registration minus a $150 cancellation fee will be given only if written notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to the course. For one-day courses, the cancellation fee will be $75 with the same rules applying. A 50 percent refund will be given if written notice is received up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds will be given within one week prior to the course. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
Notice of cancellation can be made online or in writing and sent as follows:
Mail: AAPD Meetings Department
211 East Chicago Ave, Ste. 1600
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: (312) 337-6329
E-mail: cshennan@aapd.org
The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances.
For further information, please contact the AAPD Meetings Department at (312) 337-2169.