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2026 Program
Schedule is subject to change.
The Program will take place at the Swissotel - 1st Floor Event Centre (Zurich Ballroom)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
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| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | Executive Council Meeting- Invitation Only |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Registration and AP Foundation Welcome Reception - Room Location: Eleve, 42nd Floor - All Meeting Attendees Invited! |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
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| 7:00 - 7:50am | Continental Breakfast/ Conference Registration Exhibit and Digital Poster Program Opens |
| 7:50 - 8:00am | Call to Order and Opening Remarks - Nestor Schejtman |
| 8:00 - 8:45am |
APS Golden Medallion Awardee Presentation: |
| 8:45 - 9:30am |
BEYOND PRECISION; A Comprehensive Approach to Implant Dentistry with Dynamic Navigation |
| 9:30- 10:15am | Networking Break |
| 10:15 - 10:25am | Graduate Prosthodontic Student Research Competition Candidate Macro and Micro Treatment Considerations for Improved Adhesion to3D Resin Provisionals Oliver Viera, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA |
| 10:25 - 10:35am | Graduate Prosthodontic Student Research Competition Candidate Prosthetic Complications and Survival of Implant Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses: A Retrospective Study Hui Ling (Hayley) Cheah, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
| 10:35 - 10:45am | Graduate Prosthodontic Student Research Competition Candidate Human Gingival Epithelial Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on Titanium (V) Surface Biofunctionalized with Nanoceramic Thin Film Donghyun Kim, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL |
| 10:45 - 11:30am | How to Prevent and Manage Implant Complications and Full-Arch Esthetic Disasters Using Digital Workflows Panos Papaspyridakos |
| 11:30am- 12:15pm | Advanced Surgical and Prosthetic Technologies for FP1: Planning for Failure or Success Alessandro Pozzi |
| 12:15 - 2:00pm |
Break for Lunch & Corporate Forums
12:35-12:55 - Kuraray The Art and Science of Bonding: Details Define Clinical Success Dinesh Sinha 12:55-1:40 - Legally Mine Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies Dan McNeff This symposium will walk you through the essential structures and entities required to safeguard both your business and personal assets. By implementing powerful asset protection strategies, you can eliminate the motivations behind lawsuits, effectively preventing them from gaining traction. Legally Mine recognizes the crucial role estate planning plays in securing your wealth and preserving your legacy for future generations. With expert guidance, you'll learn how to fortify your assets and ensure your legacy is not only protected but continues to thrive. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to safeguard your financial future and leave a legacy. 1:40-2:00 - Smile Line AI Digital Shade Matching - Fails are Not Necessary Florian Steinheber |
| 2:00 - 2:45pm | Kenneth Rudd Awardee Presentation: Dear Beute Naoki Hayashi |
| 2:45 - 3:30pm | The Evolution of Restorative Materials in Oral Rehabilitation: Today and Tomorrow Milko Villarroel |
| 3:30 - 4:00pm | Networking Break |
| 4:00 - 5:00pm | Backstage Pass: Behind the Scenes of Esthetic Success Irene Marron & Nuria Otero |
| 5:00 - 5:45pm | When the 'Impossible' Case Defies Simple Solutions: The Value of Interdisciplinary Care Ramon Gomez-Meda |
| 5:45pm | Session Adjourn |
| 5:45 - 6:45pm | Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
Friday, February 20, 2026 |
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| 7:30 - 8:30am | Members Business Meeting & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:35am | Opening Remarks - Nestor Schejtman |
| 8:35 - 8:45am | Distinguished Service Award Antonio Bello |
| 8:45 - 9:30am | Beyond Osseointegration: The Clinician’s Role in Long-Term Tissue Stability Tali Charckartchi |
| 9:30-10:15am | A Fresh Look at the Gummy Smile Rebecca Bockow |
| 10:15 - 10:40am | Networking Coffee Break |
| 10:40 - 11:00am | Presentation of Digital Poster Awards |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | The Esthetically Guided & Occlusally Protected Protocol Approach in Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team ABC: German Albertini, Diego Bechelli & Anibal Capusotto |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Esthetic Implant Supported Restorations- Dealing with Challenges Nitzan Bichacho |
| 12:45 - 1:30pm | The Power of Prognosis. What Longitudinal Outcomes Reveal About Patient Engagement and Interdisciplinary Thinking Ricardo Mitrani |
| 1:30 - 1:35pm | 2027 Meeting Effie Habsha |
| 1:35pm | Meeting Adjourns |
| 2:00 - 5:00pm | APS Executive Council Meeting- Invitation Only |