Medical Emergencies in Your Dental Office: Dentist and Physician Perspectives- Thursday,  October 29, 2026

Category 1 - 3 CE Points

Speakers: Dr. Carilynne Yarascavitch BSc DDS MSc Dip. ADBA & Dr. Alec Yarascavitch BSc MD JD MBA CCFP(EM)

Location: COURTYARD TORONTO MISSISSAUGA/WEST - 290 Derry Road West, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N6

Business attire (no scrubs, please)

This course is open to all dentists in Ontario

HPDA members  - Free

Non-members -$199

Registration deadline - October 26, 2026

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration and Dinner

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

6:45 - 9:45 pm Lecture & Q&A

Course Overview:

This course includes interactive case-based dental office medical emergency scenarios that review recognition of abnormal vital signs, the equipment and supplies required for managing an evolving crisis, the decision for EMS transfer and the continuum of care in hospital.

Participants may bring a Wi-Fi–enabled personal electronic device (smartphone or tablet) to participate in optional online posting during the case presentations. Simple and clear strategies for the management of a crisis in the dental office will help you to feel confident in crisis management.

• Discuss a systematic approach to patient evaluation.
• Discuss rescue drugs and understand their delivery.
• Understand initial hospital-based care for patients requiring urgent transfer.

Presenters Bios:   

Dr. Carilynne Yarascavitch is a graduate of the University of Toronto (DDS 2004, MSc 2008) and is a Dentist Anesthesiologist based in Toronto, Ontario. She is a certified Course Director and Instructor in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She previously served as an Assistant Professor and Program Director for Dental Anesthesia at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. She works in both a hospital-based setting within the Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and a community-based setting at Dentistry…Asleep in Yorkville. Her clinical practice helps medically complex, anxious and special care patients access safe, comfortable dental treatment.

Dr. Alec Yarascavitch is a graduate from McMaster University (MD 2010), with residencies in Family Medicine (2012) and Emergency Medicine (2013). He completed his JD and MBA at the University of Toronto Faculties of Law and Rotman School of Management (2018). He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at McMaster. He practices Emergency Medicine at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and is a Partner at Lerners LLP in Toronto, where he practices in the areas of Health Law, Professional Regulation, and Personal Injury.

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. 

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When Implant Sites Become Challenging: Strategies for Preservation, Reconstruction, and Esthetic Solutions - Thursday, November 12, 2026

Category 2 - 3 CE Points

Speaker:  Dr. Naheed Mohamed, DMD, MSD, Dip Perio, FRCD(c)

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

Parking is Free

Free for HPDA Members

Non-members welcome for $199

Registration deadline: November 10, 2026

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration and Dinner

6:30 - 6:45 pm Welcome and Announcements

6:45 - 9:00  pm Lecture 

9:00 - 9:15 pm Q&A 

Synopsis

Achieving predictable esthetic outcomes with dental implants often requires careful management of the extraction site and surrounding tissues. This lecture will explore treatment approaches for preserving and reconstructing implant sites to support long-term functional and esthetic results.

Through a series of clinical cases, participants will see how prosthetically guided digital planning helps determine the most appropriate treatment approach, including immediate implant placement with provisional restorations, ridge preservation when immediate placement is not possible, and reconstruction of sites with significant bone and soft tissue deficiencies.

Cases involving large infections and failed implants will also be presented to demonstrate techniques for site reconstruction and revision. The goal of this presentation is to help clinicians better understand what is possible with modern implant therapy and how thoughtful treatment planning can improve outcomes in both routine and complex cases.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this lecture, participants will be able to:

• Recognize clinical situations where ridge preservation, immediate implant placement, or staged reconstruction may be indicated.
• Understand how prosthetically guided digital planning can assist in treatment decision-making.
• Identify techniques used to preserve or reconstruct soft and hard tissue architecture for implant therapy.
• Appreciate treatment options for managing complex implant sites, including infections and failed implants.

Presenter Bio: 

 Dr. Mohamed is a Canadian board certified Periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Mohamed pursued dentistry at the prestigious Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and then went on to further specialize in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he also obtained his Master’s Degree in Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Mohamed has particular interests in minimally invasive approaches to surgery and alveolar ridge reconstruction. He is an expert in dental implant and site related surgery. Dr. Mohamed lectures both nationally and internationally and is a Key Opinion Leader for Straumann, Nobel Biocare, and Botiss Biomaterials. He has published several articles on surgery and co-authored textbook chapters in surgery. He is a surgical educator and speaker for Straumann, Nobel Biocare, and Phelan Dental Seminars. He is also Founder and Director of the Perio 6 Institute a premiere educational centre dedicated to advanced surgical training in Periodontics and Implantology.

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Business of Dentistry Series- From Chaos to Flow: Streamlining Your Office - Thursday, January 14, 2027

Category 3 - 3 CE Points

Speaker:  Jackie Joachim

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

Parking is Free

Free for the HPDA Members

Non-members welcome for $199

Registration deadline - January 11, 2027

Agenda:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration and Dinner

6:30 - 6:45 pm Welcome and Announcements

6:45 - 9:00  pm Lecture 

9:00 - 9:15 pm Q&A 

Learning Objectives:

Understanding Business Operations: Explore the fundamental principles of successful dental practice management, encompassing financial planning, resource allocation, and organizational structure. Participants will grasp the significance of aligning business objectives with patient care to achieve long-term success.

Identifying Inefficiencies: Learn to identify common bottlenecks and inefficiencies in dental practice workflows. Discover strategies to minimize wastage of time, resources, and efforts, leading to enhanced productivity and a smoother patient experience.

Effective Practice Metrics: Understand the importance of data-driven decision-making in dental practices. Explore a range of key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to dentistry, such as patient retention, treatment case acceptance rates, overhead costs, and revenue per chair hour.

Strategies for Improvement: Explore actionable strategies and best practices to optimize the identified KPIs. Understand how setting achievable goals and implementing changes can lead to a more efficient and profitable dental practice.

Patient Experience and Efficiency: Discover how enhancing the patient experience positively impacts practice efficiency. Explore communication techniques and patient-focused approaches that improve patient satisfaction and retention.

Team Collaboration: Recognize the significance of a cohesive and well-trained dental team in achieving operational excellence. Learn how to foster a positive work culture and empower team members to contribute to the practice's success.

Presenter Bio: 

 Jackie Joachim is one of Canada’s most respected authorities on practice valuation, growth, and transition planning. With 35 years of experience in the dental industry, Jackie has successfully become the country’s leading female broker in practice sales, helping many owners understand, build, and realize the value of their office. Over the past 13 years, Jackie has played a significant role in directly helping practice values increase for owners across the country. Jackie has personally been involved in over 10,000 practice appraisals coast to coast, bringing an unparalleled perspective on what drives value, attracts buyers and creates successful exits. Known for her practical insights, market experience, exceptional negotiation skills and engaging presentation style, Jackie helps dentists think strategically about growth, ensuring practice owners understand, maximize, and realize the worth of their offices. Jackie’s passion is helping practice owners create value, navigate important transitions with confidence, and achieve successful outcomes on their terms.

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