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60th Annual Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium

Friday, June 06 - Saturday, June 07, 2025
08:30 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2025-06-06 08:30:00 2025-06-07 16:30:00 60th Annual Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is proud to host the 60th anniversary of the Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium. Named in honor of Colonel Allyn D. Burke, a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (now the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry), this annual dental symposium showcases excellence in continuing dental education and continues to honor the long-standing affiliation between military and non-military dental professionals throughout the United States.Held in Monterey, CA, this symposium will feature presentations by Drs. Richard Stevenson, Mudit Yadav, Adham Azim, and Rinku Saini on a diverse range of topics, including restorative dentistry, managing complications in endodontic treatment, and common pitfalls in pediatric dentistry.Friday, June 6, 2025Restorative Dentistry 2025: Embracing the Past, Present, and FutureRichard G. Stevenson III, DDS and Mudit K. Yadav, DDSDentistry is clearly in the digital age, but are we to believe that we must be “all in” or is there a reasonable balance between the analog and digital worlds that makes sense? With the use of chairside scanners, design software, subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing combined with CBCT imaging, AI designing and diagnosis, clinicians have effective tools to improve workflows and expedite dental restorations. With these new technologies we also have potential issues with accuracy and precision, the reliance on outsourcing and the high expense of setting up technology that is vulnerable to premature obsolescence.In this lecture, Drs. Stevenson and Yadav will propose a rational balance between the use of digital technology and proven traditional techniques to provide clinicians with a sensible approach to restorative dentistry in the current era. They will provide a global view of the digital dental environment and highlight how certain technologies are essential, while others are clearly optional and potentially not cost effective. Techniques for predictable direct and indirect restorations will be presented with sound scientific and clinical evidence for the methods described.The following topics will be presented:Digital diagnostic technology and AI approachesUsing chairside scanners for recordkeeping and patient educationHow digital photography has changed—the best camera optionsRobotics: the present and futureUsing digital and analog guides to improve preparationsMilled vs. pressed vs printed “ceramics”Cast vs. milled gold restorationsHow to best use 3D printers to improve outcomesDesign software challenges—in-house, AI or outsource?Using traditional analog techniques like rubber dam to achieve predictable resultsUsing digital devices to improve occlusal comfort and stabilityYou Will Learn:To recognize five digital dental landscape opportunities for all dentistsTo integrate digital dentistry into your practice for less than the cost of an operatoryTo understand why printing is better than milling for provisionalsTo perform excellent full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry one tooth at a timeTo analyze occlusion with digital armamentariaSaturday, June 7, 2025Strategic Approaches to Managing Complications in Endodontic TreatmentAdham A. Azim, BDS, DDSWhile endodontic procedures generally have a high success rate, managing endodontic failures can be challenging and requires a thorough evaluation of remedial options. In this lecture, Dr. Azim will explore the decision-making process in managing failed endodontic treatment, providing a nuanced understanding of when and how to implement surgical versus non-surgical approaches. He will focus on factors that influence the choice of each treatment modality, aiming to balance the risks and benefits for optimal patient outcomes.You Will Learn:To review the outcomes associated with surgical and non-surgical endodontic retreatmentTo understand the indications, risks and benefits for non-surgical and surgical retreatmentTo develop personalized endodontic treatment plans for each patientAvoiding Common Missteps in Pediatric DentistryRinku S. Saini, DDS, MS, MPHThis lecture is designed to enhance general practitioners' approaches to treating pediatric patients by minimizing common pitfalls and incorporating techniques used by pediatric specialists. Dr. Saini will explore three key factors of child development essential for dentists and will review the current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) regarding radiographic imaging, antibiotic regimens and age-appropriate anesthesia dosing. Effective techniques for diagnosing reversible and irreversible pulpitis in children, as well as how to assess pain and inflammation accurately, will be discussed. The goal is to equip participants with the confidence needed to assess and diagnose pediatric patients effectively.In addition, the fundamentals of pediatric treatment planning, placing special emphasis on space maintenance in primary dentition will be discussed. He will also differentiate between functional and static occlusion, examining how these concepts influence restorative choices and treatment outcomes. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to enhance the pediatric patient experience in a dental setting, ultimately fostering positive outcomes and stronger patient relationships.You Will Learn:To grasp the principles of child growth, including dental and alveolar progression and tooth eruption patternsTo explore established developmental milestones and review AAPD guidelines for the first dental exam, breastfeeding, pacifier use, fluoride and hygieneTo utilize foundational theories of child psychology to enhance communication with pediatric patientsTo review AAPD guidelines for radiographic imaging, including bitewing and panoramic radiographsTo diagnose common pediatric dental conditions and effectively assess pain and inflammationTo create tailored treatment plans that emphasize space maintenance in primary dentitionWho Should Attend:This informative program is open to all dentists and all members of the dental teamSymposium includes continental breakfast and lunch each day. Past participants of the Col. Allyn D. Burke Dental Memorial Symposium, please contact the CDE office for your discount code.Location & AccommodationStay at the Hyatt Regency MontereyEnjoy Monterey by staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey on the Del Monte Golf Course. There is a limited room block with our group rate starting at $299 per night (includes complimentary parking and a reduced resort fee of $15/night). To take advantage of this special rate, click here or call 831-657-6670 and mention the Burke Program.Hotel reservation deadline is May 15, 2025. All rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the deadline.PresentersRichard G. Stevenson III, DDS, earned a DDS degree and AEGD certificate from UCLA School of Dentistry. He has published many articles on restorative techniques has written several textbook chapters. He is board certified in operative dentistry and practices dentistry in San Dimas, CA with a focus on using a microscope in aesthetic dentistry. He retired from UCLA in 2018 as professor emeritus of clinical dentistry, and then founded Stevenson Dental Solutions, a teaching institute dedicated to hands-on training, where he serves as the director of education. Mudit K. Yadav, DDS, serves as liaison and clinical faculty member for all advanced clinical courses at Stevenson Dental Solutions. He graduated with honors from the Restorative Dentistry Advanced Clinical Training program at UCLA in 2018 and has been teaching alongside Dr. Stevenson ever since. He has presented at both domestic and international dental meetings. His focus is on simplifying the ever-changing dental technology landscape for the contemporary practitioner with an emphasis on ethics, evidence and aesthetics.Adham A. Azim, BDS, DDS, is an associate professor and the chair of the Department of Endodontics at the Dugoni School of Dentistry. He maintains a private endodontics practice and is also the founder and CEO of Endolit. He earned his BDS from Cairo University, where he also did his endodontic training. He later completed his endodontic certificate at Columbia University, and since then, he has been a full-time educator and part-time private practitioner. He also served as the division head and the director of the endodontic postgraduate program at University at Buffalo. Dr. Azim is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has lectured all over the world and has received several awards for his research work. He has more than 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and several textbook chapter contributions, such as Ingle Endodontics and Endodontics: Principles and Practices.Rinku S. Saini, DDS, MS, MPH, assumed his new role as the chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2024. Previously, he served as a full-time faculty member at the Dugoni School from 2009 to 2012. He also served as an adjunct associate clinical professor with UCSF’s pediatric dentistry residency program from 2016 to 2023. He was awarded both his DDS and MPH in health policy and management from Columbia University. He completed a GPR at the UCLA/Sepulveda Veterans Administration and a residency in pediatric dentistry at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry America/Los_Angeles public

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is proud to host the 60th anniversary of the Colonel Allyn D. Burke Memorial Dental Symposium. Named in honor of Colonel Allyn D. Burke, a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (now the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry), this annual dental symposium showcases excellence in continuing dental education and continues to honor the long-standing affiliation between military and non-military dental professionals throughout the United States.

Held in Monterey, CA, this symposium will feature presentations by Drs. Richard Stevenson, Mudit Yadav, Adham Azim, and Rinku Saini on a diverse range of topics, including restorative dentistry, managing complications in endodontic treatment, and common pitfalls in pediatric dentistry.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Restorative Dentistry 2025: Embracing the Past, Present, and Future
Richard G. Stevenson III, DDS and Mudit K. Yadav, DDS

Dentistry is clearly in the digital age, but are we to believe that we must be “all in” or is there a reasonable balance between the analog and digital worlds that makes sense? With the use of chairside scanners, design software, subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing combined with CBCT imaging, AI designing and diagnosis, clinicians have effective tools to improve workflows and expedite dental restorations. With these new technologies we also have potential issues with accuracy and precision, the reliance on outsourcing and the high expense of setting up technology that is vulnerable to premature obsolescence.

In this lecture, Drs. Stevenson and Yadav will propose a rational balance between the use of digital technology and proven traditional techniques to provide clinicians with a sensible approach to restorative dentistry in the current era. They will provide a global view of the digital dental environment and highlight how certain technologies are essential, while others are clearly optional and potentially not cost effective. Techniques for predictable direct and indirect restorations will be presented with sound scientific and clinical evidence for the methods described.

The following topics will be presented:

Digital diagnostic technology and AI approaches
Using chairside scanners for recordkeeping and patient education
How digital photography has changed—the best camera options
Robotics: the present and future
Using digital and analog guides to improve preparations
Milled vs. pressed vs printed “ceramics”
Cast vs. milled gold restorations
How to best use 3D printers to improve outcomes
Design software challenges—in-house, AI or outsource?
Using traditional analog techniques like rubber dam to achieve predictable results
Using digital devices to improve occlusal comfort and stability

You Will Learn:

To recognize five digital dental landscape opportunities for all dentists
To integrate digital dentistry into your practice for less than the cost of an operatory
To understand why printing is better than milling for provisionals
To perform excellent full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry one tooth at a time
To analyze occlusion with digital armamentaria

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Strategic Approaches to Managing Complications in Endodontic Treatment
Adham A. Azim, BDS, DDS

While endodontic procedures generally have a high success rate, managing endodontic failures can be challenging and requires a thorough evaluation of remedial options. In this lecture, Dr. Azim will explore the decision-making process in managing failed endodontic treatment, providing a nuanced understanding of when and how to implement surgical versus non-surgical approaches. He will focus on factors that influence the choice of each treatment modality, aiming to balance the risks and benefits for optimal patient outcomes.

You Will Learn:

To review the outcomes associated with surgical and non-surgical endodontic retreatment
To understand the indications, risks and benefits for non-surgical and surgical retreatment
To develop personalized endodontic treatment plans for each patient

Avoiding Common Missteps in Pediatric Dentistry
Rinku S. Saini, DDS, MS, MPH

This lecture is designed to enhance general practitioners' approaches to treating pediatric patients by minimizing common pitfalls and incorporating techniques used by pediatric specialists. Dr. Saini will explore three key factors of child development essential for dentists and will review the current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) regarding radiographic imaging, antibiotic regimens and age-appropriate anesthesia dosing. Effective techniques for diagnosing reversible and irreversible pulpitis in children, as well as how to assess pain and inflammation accurately, will be discussed. The goal is to equip participants with the confidence needed to assess and diagnose pediatric patients effectively.

In addition, the fundamentals of pediatric treatment planning, placing special emphasis on space maintenance in primary dentition will be discussed. He will also differentiate between functional and static occlusion, examining how these concepts influence restorative choices and treatment outcomes. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to enhance the pediatric patient experience in a dental setting, ultimately fostering positive outcomes and stronger patient relationships.

You Will Learn:

To grasp the principles of child growth, including dental and alveolar progression and tooth eruption patterns
To explore established developmental milestones and review AAPD guidelines for the first dental exam, breastfeeding, pacifier use, fluoride and hygiene
To utilize foundational theories of child psychology to enhance communication with pediatric patients
To review AAPD guidelines for radiographic imaging, including bitewing and panoramic radiographs
To diagnose common pediatric dental conditions and effectively assess pain and inflammation
To create tailored treatment plans that emphasize space maintenance in primary dentition

Who Should Attend:
This informative program is open to all dentists and all members of the dental team

Symposium includes continental breakfast and lunch each day. Past participants of the Col. Allyn D. Burke Dental Memorial Symposium, please contact the CDE office for your discount code.

Location & Accommodation

Stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey

Enjoy Monterey by staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey on the Del Monte Golf Course. There is a limited room block with our group rate starting at $299 per night (includes complimentary parking and a reduced resort fee of $15/night). To take advantage of this special rate, click here or call 831-657-6670 and mention the Burke Program.

Hotel reservation deadline is May 15, 2025. All rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the deadline.

Presenters

Richard G. Stevenson III, DDS, earned a DDS degree and AEGD certificate from UCLA School of Dentistry. He has published many articles on restorative techniques has written several textbook chapters. He is board certified in operative dentistry and practices dentistry in San Dimas, CA with a focus on using a microscope in aesthetic dentistry. He retired from UCLA in 2018 as professor emeritus of clinical dentistry, and then founded Stevenson Dental Solutions, a teaching institute dedicated to hands-on training, where he serves as the director of education.

Mudit K. Yadav, DDS, serves as liaison and clinical faculty member for all advanced clinical courses at Stevenson Dental Solutions. He graduated with honors from the Restorative Dentistry Advanced Clinical Training program at UCLA in 2018 and has been teaching alongside Dr. Stevenson ever since. He has presented at both domestic and international dental meetings. His focus is on simplifying the ever-changing dental technology landscape for the contemporary practitioner with an emphasis on ethics, evidence and aesthetics.

Adham A. Azim, BDS, DDS, is an associate professor and the chair of the Department of Endodontics at the Dugoni School of Dentistry. He maintains a private endodontics practice and is also the founder and CEO of Endolit. He earned his BDS from Cairo University, where he also did his endodontic training. He later completed his endodontic certificate at Columbia University, and since then, he has been a full-time educator and part-time private practitioner. He also served as the division head and the director of the endodontic postgraduate program at University at Buffalo. Dr. Azim is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has lectured all over the world and has received several awards for his research work. He has more than 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and several textbook chapter contributions, such as Ingle Endodontics and Endodontics: Principles and Practices.

Rinku S. Saini, DDS, MS, MPH, assumed his new role as the chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2024. Previously, he served as a full-time faculty member at the Dugoni School from 2009 to 2012. He also served as an adjunct associate clinical professor with UCSF’s pediatric dentistry residency program from 2016 to 2023. He was awarded both his DDS and MPH in health policy and management from Columbia University. He completed a GPR at the UCLA/Sepulveda Veterans Administration and a residency in pediatric dentistry at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.