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American Academy of Cariology 2025 Annual AAC Conference Buffalo, NY - September 25-26, 2025
Program Preview

This year’s conference will feature an exciting and impactful program focused on the integration of oral and systemic health, workforce expansion, value-based care, artificial intelligence, and fluoride science and advocacy. Over two days, attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, research presentations, and networking opportunities, all designed to advance the science and practice of Cariology.

Bringing together a diverse audience of academics, researchers, clinicians, students, industry partners, and policymakers, this event will serve as a transformative platform to shape the future of oral health.

Program Preview

DAY 1: September 25th, 2025

7:30 – 8:00 AM
LIGHT BREAKFAST AND BADGE PICKUP

8:00 – 8:10 AM
WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. MARCELLE NASCIMENTO, AAC PRESIDENT


SECTION 1:  There is no Health Without Oral Health

8:10 – 8:40 AM
Salivaomics in Caries and Systemic Disease Detection
DR. DAVID WONG, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

8:40 – 9:10 AM
Integrating Caries and Systemic Health Screening into Practice
Dr. JULIE FRANTSVE-HAWLEY, IMPACT HEALTH STRATEGIES 

 

9:10 – 9:40 AM
SECTION DISCUSSION 

9:40 – 10:00 AM
COFFEE BREAK


SECTION 2:  Expanding the Workforce – A Collaborative Approach to Comprehensive Oral Health

10:00 – 10:30 AM
Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists as Therapists in Caries Prevention
Prof. Martha McComas, University of Michigan 

10:30 – 11:00 AM
Interprofessional Integration and Early Oral Health Interventions
Dr. Hugh Silk, University of Massachusetts 

11:00 – 11:30 AM
Overcoming Barriers and Strengthening Collaborative Care
Dr. Dr. Shenam Ticku, Havard University 

11:30 – 12:00 PM
SECTION DISCUSSION 

12:00 – 1:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK + POSTER PRESENTATIONS


SECTION 3:  Value-Based Care in Caries Management – The Role of Insurance in Supporting Preventive Services

1:30 – 2:00 PM
The Shift to Value-Based Care in Dentistry
Dr. Cherag Sarkari, Liberty Dental 

2:00 – 2:30 PM
Health System Transformation via Public-Value Advocacy: Advancing Preventive Dental Care
Dr. John Pournoor, GOVERNMENT ANALYTICA 

 

2:30 – 3:00 PM
SECTION DISCUSSION

3:00 – 3:15 PM
COFFEE BREAK 

3:15 – 3:45 PM
Data-Driven Advocacy for Expanding Preventive Coverage
Dr. Eric TraNby, CareQuest Institute 

3:45 – 4:15 PM
Building the Future of Value-Based Care: Practical Steps Forward
Dr. Eleanor Fleming, University of Maryland 

 

4:15 – 4:45 PM
SECTION DISCUSSION 

4:45 – 5:00 PM  MEET THE AAC FOUNDERS
An informal conversation with the AAC founders as they offer inspiration for the next generation to shape the future of Cariology

5:00 – 7:00 PM
RECEPTION


DAY 2: September 26th, 2025

7:30 – 8:00 AM
LIGHT BREAKFAST

SECTION 4:  Artificial Intelligence in Caries Management

8:00 – 8:30 AM
Integrating AI in Clinical Workflow for Caries Risk Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Jay Sureshbhai Patel, Temple University 

8:30 – 9:00 AM
AI-Powered Caries Prevention Programs: Engaging Patients and Communities
Dr. Jin Xiao, University of Rochester 

9:00 – 9:30 AM
SECTION DISCUSSION 

9:30 – 9:50 AM
COFFEE BREAK


SECTION 5:  Fluoride and Oral Health – Science, Challenges, and Advocacy                   

9:50 – 10:20 AM
Evaluating Fluoride Safety and Efficacy
Dr. Livia Tenuta, University of Michigan 

10:20 – 10:50 AM
The Impact of Fluoride Removal on Buffalo’s Oral Health
Dr. Ellyce Clonan, University at Buffalo 

10:50 – 11:20 AM
Strategies to Combat Fluoride Hesitancy: Engaging Communities and Policymakers
Dr. Scott Tomar, University of Illinois 

11:20 – 12:00 PM
SECTION DISCUSSION 

12:00 – 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK + BUSINESS MEETING

2:00 – 3:30 PM
ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM: “Current Challenges in Cariology Education in the USA”
This symposium will address critical issues faced by dental educators and institutions in preparing future dental professionals within an evidence-based cariology framework.

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Poster Presentations

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, share insights, and engage with experts in Cariology and oral health.  Submissions for 2025 are now closed.

<div class=”module module-text tb_jybu273″> <div class=”tb_text_wrap”> <p>This year’s conference will feature an exciting and impactful program focused on the <strong>integration of oral and systemic health, workforce expansion, value-based care, artificial intelligence, and fluoride science and advocacy</strong>. Over two days, attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, research presentations, and networking opportunities, all designed to advance the science and practice of Cariology.</p> <p><em>Bringing together a diverse audience of academics, researchers, clinicians, students, industry partners, and policymakers, this event will serve as a transformative platform to shape the future of oral health.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class=”module module-text tb_dwxx971″> <h3 class=”module-title”>Program Preview</h3> <div> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”font-size: 14.0pt; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>DAY 1: September 25<sup>th</sup>, 2025</span></b></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”font-size: 14pt; color: #595959;”>7:30 – 8:00 AM</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”font-size: 14pt; color: #595959;”>LIGHT BREAKFAST AND BADGE PICKUP</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-436″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nascimento_Marcelle-300×300-1.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>8:00 – 8:10 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. MARCELLE NASCIMENTO, AAC PRESIDENT</span></p> <hr> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>SECTION 1:  There is no Health Without Oral Health</span></b></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1882″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_David-Wong.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>8:10 – 8:40 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Salivaomics in Caries and Systemic Disease Detection<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>DR. DAVID WONG, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1884″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Julie-Frantsve-Hawley.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>8:40 – 9:10 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Integrating Caries and Systemic Health Screening into Practice<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. JULIE FRANTSVE-HAWLEY, IMPACT HEALTH STRATEGIES</span><span style=”background-color: initial; color: inherit; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>9:10 – 9:40 AM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>9:40 – 10:00 AM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>COFFEE BREAK</span></p> <hr> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>SECTION 2:  Expanding the Workforce – A Collaborative Approach to Comprehensive Oral Health</span></b></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1890″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Martha-McComas.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>10:00 – 10:30 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists as Therapists in Caries Prevention<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Prof. Martha McComas, University of Michigan</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1889″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Hugh-Silk.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>10:30 – 11:00 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Interprofessional Integration and Early Oral Health Interventions<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Hugh Silk, University of Massachusetts</span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959;”><span style=”text-transform: uppercase;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1894″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Shenam_-Ticku.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>11:00 – 11:30 AM<br></span></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Overcoming Barriers and Strengthening Collaborative Care<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Dr. Shenam Ticku, Havard University</span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”>11:30 – 12:00 PM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span><span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”>12:00 – 1:30 PM<br></span></b><b style=”background-color: initial; color: inherit; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”>LUNCH BREAK + POSTER PRESENTATIONS</span></b></p> <hr> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>SECTION 3:  Value-Based Care in Caries Management – The Role of Insurance in Supporting Preventive Services</span></b></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1881″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Cherag-Sarkari.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>1:30 – 2:00 PM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>The Shift to Value-Based Care in Dentistry<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Cherag Sarkari, Liberty Dental</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1892″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_John-Pournoor.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>2:00 – 2:30 PM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Health System Transformation via Public-Value Advocacy: Advancing Preventive Dental Care<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. John Pournoor, GOVERNMENT ANALYTICA</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>2:30 – 3:00 PM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>3:00 – 3:15 PM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>COFFEE BREAK</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1885″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Eric-Tranby.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>3:15 – 3:45 PM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Data-Driven Advocacy for Expanding Preventive Coverage<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Eric TraNby, CareQuest Institute</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1883″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Eleanor-Fleming.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>3:45 – 4:15 PM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Building the Future of Value-Based Care: Practical Steps Forward<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Eleanor Fleming, University of Maryland</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>4:15 – 4:45 PM</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>4:45 – 5:00 PM  Meet the AAC Founders</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>An informal conversation with the AAC founders as they offer inspiration for the next generation to shape the future of Cariology</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>5:00 – 7:00 PM<br></span></b><b style=”background-color: initial; color: inherit; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; 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.25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1888″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Jay-Patel.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>8:00 – 8:30 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Integrating AI in Clinical Workflow for Caries Risk Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Jay Sureshbhai Patel, Temple University</span><span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><br></span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1887″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Jin-Xiao.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>8:30 – 9:00 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>AI-Powered Caries Prevention Programs: Engaging Patients and Communities<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Jin Xiao, University of Rochester</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>9:00 – 9:30 AM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>9:30 – 9:50 AM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>COFFEE BREAK</span></p> <hr> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><b><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>SECTION 5:  Fluoride and Oral Health – Science, Challenges, and Advocacy                    </span></b></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1891″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Livia-Tenuta.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>9:50 – 10:20 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Evaluating Fluoride Safety and Efficacy<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Livia Tenuta, University of Michigan</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1886″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Ellyce-Clonan.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>10:20 – 10:50 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>The Impact of Fluoride Removal on Buffalo’s Oral Health<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Ellyce Clonan, University at Buffalo</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”><img class=”alignleft wp-image-1893″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Tomar-Scott.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″>10:50 – 11:20 AM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>Strategies to Combat Fluoride Hesitancy: Engaging Communities and Policymakers<br></span></span><span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>Dr. Scott Tomar, University of Illinois</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>11:20 – 12:00 PM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>SECTION DISCUSSION</span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”> </span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”>12:00 – 1:00 PM<br></span><span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”>LUNCH BREAK + BUSINESS MEETING</span></p> <p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”><span style=”color: #595959;”>2:00 – 3:30 PM<br></span><span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”><span style=”color: #74938f;”><b>ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM: “Current Challenges in Cariology Education in the USA”<br></b></span>This symposium will address critical issues faced by dental educators and institutions in preparing future dental professionals within an evidence-based cariology framework.</span></p> </div> <div class=”tb_text_wrap”> <h4><a href=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AAC-2025-Conference-Program-Preview_updated.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>View Program Preview PDF</a></h4> <h3><strong>Poster Presentations</strong></h3> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, share insights, and engage with experts in Cariology and oral health.  Submissions for 2025 are now closed.</p> <p>&lt;div class=”module module-text tb_jybu273″&gt; &lt;div class=”tb_text_wrap”&gt; &lt;p&gt;This year’s conference will feature an exciting and impactful program focused on the &lt;strong&gt;integration of oral and systemic health, workforce expansion, value-based care, artificial intelligence, and fluoride science and advocacy&lt;/strong&gt;. Over two days, attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, research presentations, and networking opportunities, all designed to advance the science and practice of Cariology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bringing together a diverse audience of academics, researchers, clinicians, students, industry partners, and policymakers, this event will serve as a transformative platform to shape the future of oral health.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class=”module module-text tb_dwxx971″&gt; &lt;h3 class=”module-title”&gt;Program Preview&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”font-size: 14.0pt; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;DAY 1: September 25&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, 2025&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”font-size: 14pt; color: #595959;”&gt;7:30 – 8:00 AM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”font-size: 14pt; color: #595959;”&gt;Light breakfast and badge pickup&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-436″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nascimento_Marcelle-300×300-1.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;8:00 – 8:10 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. MARCELLE NASCIMENTO, AAC PRESIDENT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;SECTION 1:  There is no Health Without Oral Health&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1882″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_David-Wong.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;8:10 – 8:40 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Salivaomics in Caries and Systemic Disease Detection&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;DR. DAVID WONG, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1884″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Julie-Frantsve-Hawley.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;8:40 – 9:10 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Integrating Caries and Systemic Health Screening into Practice&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. JULIE FRANTSVE-HAWLEY, IMPACT HEALTH STRATEGIES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; color: inherit; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;9:10 – 9:40 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;9:40 – 10:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;COFFEE BREAK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;SECTION 2:  Expanding the Workforce – A Collaborative Approach to Comprehensive Oral Health&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1890″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Martha-McComas.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;10:00 – 10:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists as Therapists in Caries Prevention&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Prof. Martha McComas, University of Michigan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1889″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Hugh-Silk.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;10:30 – 11:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Interprofessional Integration and Early Oral Health Interventions&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Hugh Silk, University of Massachusetts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;&lt;span style=”text-transform: uppercase;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1894″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Shenam_-Ticku.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;11:00 – 11:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Overcoming Barriers and Strengthening Collaborative Care&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Dr. Shenam Ticku, Havard University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”&gt;11:30 – 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”&gt;12:00 – 1:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=”background-color: initial; color: inherit; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”mso-bidi-font-family: ‘Times New Roman \(Body CS\)’; color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166; text-transform: uppercase;”&gt;LUNCH BREAK + POSTER PRESENTATIONS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;SECTION 3:  Value-Based Care in Caries Management – The Role of Insurance in Supporting Preventive Services&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1881″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Cherag-Sarkari.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;1:30 – 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;The Shift to Value-Based Care in Dentistry&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Cherag Sarkari, Liberty Dental&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1892″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_John-Pournoor.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;2:00 – 2:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Health System Transformation via Public-Value Advocacy: Advancing Preventive Dental Care&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. John Pournoor, GOVERNMENT ANALYTICA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;2:30 – 3:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;3:00 – 3:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;COFFEE BREAK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1885″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Eric-Tranby.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;3:15 – 3:45 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Data-Driven Advocacy for Expanding Preventive Coverage&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Eric TraNby, CareQuest Institute&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1883″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Eleanor-Fleming.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;3:45 – 4:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Building the Future of Value-Based Care: Practical Steps Forward&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Eleanor Fleming, University of Maryland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;4:15 – 4:45 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;4:45 – 5:00 PM  Meet the AAC Founders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;An informal conversation with the AAC founders as they offer inspiration for the next generation to shape the future of 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Caries Risk Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Jay Sureshbhai Patel, Temple University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1887″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Jin-Xiao.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;8:30 – 9:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;AI-Powered Caries Prevention Programs: Engaging Patients and Communities&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Jin Xiao, University of Rochester&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;9:00 – 9:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;9:30 – 9:50 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;COFFEE BREAK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;SECTION 5:  Fluoride and Oral Health – Science, Challenges, and Advocacy                    &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1891″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Livia-Tenuta.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;9:50 – 10:20 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Evaluating Fluoride Safety and Efficacy&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Livia Tenuta, University of Michigan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1886″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Ellyce-Clonan.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;10:20 – 10:50 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;The Impact of Fluoride Removal on Buffalo’s Oral Health&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Ellyce Clonan, University at Buffalo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;&lt;img class=”alignleft wp-image-1893″ src=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Academy-of-Cariology_Tomar-Scott.jpg” alt=”” width=”100″ height=”100″&gt;10:50 – 11:20 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;Strategies to Combat Fluoride Hesitancy: Engaging Communities and Policymakers&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;Dr. Scott Tomar, University of Illinois&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;11:20 – 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;SECTION DISCUSSION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 166;”&gt;12:00 – 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959; background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;LUNCH BREAK + BUSINESS MEETING&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin-left: .25in;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #595959;”&gt;2:00 – 3:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=”background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;”&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #74938f;”&gt;&lt;b&gt;ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM: “Current Challenges in Cariology Education in the USA”&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;This symposium will address critical issues faced by dental educators and institutions in preparing future dental professionals within an evidence-based cariology framework.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class=”tb_text_wrap”&gt; &lt;h4&gt;&lt;a href=”https://aacariology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AAC-2025-Conference-Program-Preview_updated.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”&gt;View Program Preview PDF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; &lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Poster Presentations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, share insights, and engage with experts in Cariology and oral health.  Submissions for 2025 are now closed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</p> </div> </div>

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