Understanding Standards, Guidelines and Advisories & Ethics, Privacy, and Professionalism in a Connected World - Thursday,  March 12, 2026

Category 1 (pending) - 2 CE Points

Speaker: Dr. Lionel Lenkinski

Location: Hyatt Place Toronto/ Mississauga Centre - 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7

Parking is Free

Business attire (no scrubs, please)

This course is open to all dentists in Ontario

HPDA members  - $49 

Non-members -$199

Registration deadline - March 10, 2026

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration and Dinner

6:30 - 6:45 pm HPDA announcements and updates

6:45 - 8:45 pm Lecture & Q&A

Course Description:

Understanding Standards, Guidelines and Advisories

1. What are the Standards – where are they found and how are they determined

2. How Are We Regulated – a look at the Dentistry Act and the Regulated Health Professions Act

3. Informed Consent and Record Keeping- the backbone of professional practice

Ethics, Privacy, and Professionalism in a Connected World

1. Understanding Privacy – A review of how to contain and manage the Personal Health Information (PHI) that we collect

2. A Look at Electronic Communication – how to manage electronic communication

3. Your Website and Online Footprint– What is allowed, what I find, how it is troubling

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to align clinical decisions with professional expectations and avoid unintended breaches and violations. Dentists will gain clarity on how to stay compliant and ethically sound while navigating the digital transformation of their practice, with practical tips for avoiding common missteps

Objectives

1. Define Standards, Standard of Care, Duty of Care

2. Underscore the legislative framework of dentistry

3. Look at the key elements of informed consent and record keeping

4. Understand the importance of safeguarding Personal Health Information

5. Outlining a framework for managing electronic communication

6. A look at your online presence, how to stay on the right side of regulation

Presenter’s Bio:

Dr. Lionel Lenkinski graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1979. He then completed a general practice residency at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He took his specialty training in endodontics at Boston University, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts, which he completed in 1982. He is currently the Executive Director to Canadian Dental Protective Association. Lionel maintains a part-time clinical practice limited to endodontics in Toronto. Lionel is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and was recently awarded the Award of Merit by the Ontario Dental Association, and the American College of Dentists. He is a columnist and editorial board member of Ontario Dentist.

Please note that the lecture will begin promptly at 6:45 pm. Attendees who arrive 15 minutes late or more will not be eligible for Category 1 credits. 

Event Sponsors

                    

AGM & Interceptive Orthodontics for the General Dentist Lecture - Thursday, April 30, 2026

Category 2 - 3 CE Points

Speaker:  Dr. Mark Eckler, DDS, MSc, Dip Ortho

Location: Hyatt Place Toronto/ Mississauga Centre - 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7

Parking is Free

Business attire (no scrubs please)

Exclusive event for the HPDA Members

Registration deadline - April 28, 2026

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration and Dinner

6:30 - 7:00 pm Annual General Meeting

7:00 - 9:00  pm Lecture & Q&A

Course Description:

This practical course helps general dentists and their teams recognize developing orthodontic problems early and understand when to intervene, monitor, or refer. Using real clinical cases, participants will learn an approach to mixed-dentition assessment. It will include a review of common interceptive strategies supporting better and efficient outcomes for their patients using sound clinical decision-making.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify developing orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition through a structured clinical and radiographic assessment.
• Determine when to intervene, monitor, or refer based on growth patterns, malocclusion severity, and risk assessment.
• Describe the indications, limitations, timing, and risks of common interceptive orthodontic strategies, such as: including space management, crossbite correction, and habit control.

Speaker Biography:

 Dr. Mark Eckler, DDS, MSc, Dip Ortho graduated from Western University in 1993 and completed a General Practice Residency at McGill University before earning his Diploma in Orthodontics and Master of Science from Saint Louis University in 1997. He has participated in the orthodontic treatment of over 30,000 patients, has taught at the Universities of Toronto and Western Ontario, and was a RCDSO councilor. Dr. Eckler is a recipient of the Halton Peel Dental Association’s Certificate of Recognition and is delighted to be a returning HPDA speaker. Outside of dentistry, he is an avid downhill skier, runner, pickleball player, and a self-described aspiring hockey player. He is married and has two daughters.

Event Sponsors: 

                 

CPR Re-Certification Health Care Provider Level C - Thursday, May 28, 2026

Category 2 – 3 CE Points 

Location: Hyatt Place Toronto/ Mississauga Centre - 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7

Parking is Free

Business attire (no scrubs please)

Agenda:

Registration and Dinner: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
Lecture and Training: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Course Description: Heaven Can Wait teaches First Aid and CPR courses across Ontario. Paramedic David Goodman founded Heaven Can Wait in 2005. His career as an emergency responder was cut short when he suffered a back injury while trying to save the life of a 20-year-old. David created First Aid and CPR programs that are easy to follow, user-friendly and will enable you to feel empowered when dealing with medical emergencies. All of Heaven Can Wait’s instructors are Emergency Services Workers. 

Learning Objectives:
– CPR for adults, children and infants
– Symptoms of cardiac arrest and stroke
– Medical emergencies in the dental office
– Rescue maneuvers for partial and completely obstructed airways
– How to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

This course is suitable for all dental staff.

Fees: 
Subsidized fee for HPDA members - $49 + HST

Staff of HPDA members - $99 + HST 

Non-HPDA members Full Fee - $199 + HST

Event Sponsor

            

Summer Social - Cooking Experience at Culinaria - Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location: 5732 Kennedy Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1T1

Event Program:

5:30 - 6:00 pm Registration and Networking

6:00 - 9:30 pm Cooking Experience and Dinner

You’re invited to HPDA's Annual Summer Social Event, an unforgettable evening of culinary experience at Culinaria Restaurant in Mississauga on Thursday, June 11^th 2026.

Kick off the evening by mingling with fellow HPDA members while enjoying hors d'oeuvres before the culinary experience begins—the perfect way to relax, connect, and whet your appetite.

The night then unfolds into a hands-on culinary journey where flavor, fire, and a little mystery come together. Guests will take part in an interactive cooking class led by expert chefs, followed by live grilling on the patio, featuring delicious dishes prepared fresh over the flame.

To keep things exciting, guests will also enjoy a mystery tasting experience—a fun and engaging challenge for the palate that’s sure to spark conversation and laughter.

Come hungry, come curious, and join fellow HPDA members for a relaxed, social evening filled with bold flavors and memorable moments.

We look forward to celebrating summer with you

Special Offer:

$70+HST per person for HPDA members and their guests, limited to the first 50 registrants SOLD OUT

After that, the price is $85  per person for HPDA members and their guests 

Non-members are welcome  to join and pay the full price of the experience - $225 + HST per person

 The price includes: Cooking Class, Mystery and Blind Tastings, 3-course Dinner, 1 Alcohol Drink, Unlimited soft Drinks, Appetizers, and unlimited fun, Total value of $225 per person!