PROGRAM SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025
WELCOMEREMARKS
NSU : HPD Building
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
SPEAKERS: Dean Steven Kaltman, Dr Liliana Mosquera & South Florida HDA chapter leadership, Dr Luis Yepes
Shaping Smiles, Transforming Lives, Cultivating Compassion & Excellence in Dentistry
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
SPEAKERS: Dr Maria Hernandez
TakingControlofYourFuture:Self-empowerment&CareonTheRoadtoLeadership&Success
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
SPEAKER: Dr Ana Lopez
NSUSDMProgramIntroductions
NSU: HPD Building
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Programs Featured:
Prosthodontics Dr. Niranjan Joshi
Periodontics Dr. Theofilos Koutouzis
Endodontics Dr. Carmen Bonilla
Pediatrics: Dr. Roberto Joaquin Cabassa-Latoni
Oral Surgery Dr. Shawn McClure
Public Health: Dr. Claudia Serna
AEGD Dr. Christina Robinson
Tampa Bay IDG Dr.Ignacio Duarte
College of Dental Medicine
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Reception & Cocktail 6:00 PM - 8: 30 PM
2025 HDA ANNUAL MEETING
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025
REGISTRATION/EXHIBITORS/BREAKFAST
REGISTRATION AREA / MAIN BALLROOM
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
BeyondHealthEquity-BridgingCultures:EnhancingOralHealthcareforourCommunities
MAIN BALLROOM
8:30-10:00 AM
SPEAKERS: Dr Eleanor Fleming, Dr Steven Kaltman, Dr Herminio Perez MODERATORS: Dr Nathalia Garcia, Dr Matilde Hernandez
Sponsored By:
CE CREDITS: 1 5 COFFEE BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITORS 10:00AM - 10:30 AM TheComplexNatureofOralHealthandit’sAssociationwithAlzheimerDisease
MAIN BALLROOM
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
SPEAKER: Debbie Siedel- Bittke
CE CREDITS: 1 5
EndoPresentation:VitalPulpTherapy:IndicationsContraindications:Wherearewe?
MAIN BALLROOM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
SPEAKERS: Dr. Larry Genser, Dr. Bonilla
CE CREDITS: 1.5
TRACK1
Dental Track
How to Fabricate Digital Dentures in your Practice
Speaker: Dr. Alexander Bendayan
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1
Creating a Unified Force to Become Better Advocated Leaders and Partners in Oral Health
Speaker: Dr. Ana Lopez
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1
TRACK2
International Track
Residency/ Program Options
Speakers: Dr. Rodrigo DeSouza, Dr. Duarte, Dr. Isabel Garcia
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1
Integrated & Bench Test: Como Prepararse al Exito: CDCA y Bench
Speakers: Dr. Katherine Velasco, Dr. Elias Morón
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
TRACK3
Student Track
Pathways in Dentistry: Passion, Practice, Research and Perseverance
Speakers: Dr. Lilian Larin, Dr. Matilde Hernandez 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1
SPONSORED BY:
HDAF Scholarship Presentation
Presenter: Dr. Sarita Arteaga 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1 SESSION IN SPANISH
2025 HDA ANNUAL MEETING
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
REGISTRATION/EXHIBITORS/BREAKFAST:
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa 3030 Holiday Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
BookSigning:MeettheAuthorsofHDA’sFirstChildren’sBook&MeettheBOLDInfluencers
REGISTRATION AREA / MAIN BALLROOM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
OpeningKeynoteSpeaker
Speaker: Raabia Budwani, MBA 9:00AM - 10:00 AM
Sponsored By:
SPONSORED BY:
SPONSORED BY:
AMultidisciplinaryApproachtoAddressingEstheticChallengesinPatientswithCongenitallyMissing LateralIncisors
MAIN BALLROOM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
SPEAKER: Dr. Yakir Arteaga
CE CREDITS: 1 5
TRACK1
Pediatric Dentistry and Autism- The use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Speaker: Dr Oscar Padilla
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1 5
TRACK2
Applying Principles of Smile Design
Speaker: Dr. Liliana Mosquera 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1 5
TRACK3
Leadership Seminar with HDAF Board Members: Future Leaders in Dentistry: Building Skills for a Successful Career
Speaker: Paula Vogel, Dr Sarita Arteaga 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CE CREDITS: 1 5
SPONSORED BY:
BioClearDemonstration
MAIN BALLROOM
3:30 PM- 5:30 PM
SPEAKER: Dr David Carroll
CE CREDITS: 1 5 Sunset Outdoor Patio 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2025 HDA ANNUAL MEETING
PRELIMINARY EVENT PROGRAM
The Hispanic Dental Association proudly celebrates 35 years of excellence and impact. Join us as we commemorate this remarkable milestone during our prestigious annual meeting, where we'll honor our legacy of advancing oral healthcare within Hispanic communities while looking toward an even brighter future.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register online at hdassoc.org or by using the QR code below:
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellation requests must be received by email to membership@hdassoc.org at least 30 days before the annual meeting date to receive a full refund Refunds will be processed in the same manner as the original payment form received: Credit card payments will be refunded to the card on record Payments received by check will be refunded as a check and may take up to 30 days to process. No refunds will be made for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the annual meeting In the event that the HDA Annual Meeting has to be cancelled notification will be made and a full refund will be provided to those who have already paid the registration fee Refunds will be processed within 30 days of cancellation notification.
VIDEO RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER
Video recording is strictly prohibited in all educational sessions.
ADA CERP CERTIFIED
The Hispanic Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider 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 Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ccepr.ada.org.
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