71st Annual Scientific Session Western Society of Periodontology / 22nd Annual Meeting Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry / Western Dental Hygiene Symposium & AzDHA Impact Conference

71 Years in the Making!

Welcome to a Celebration of Interdisciplinary Dentistry at the 71^st Annual Meeting of the Western Society of Periodontology (WSP), the 22^nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED), the AzDHA Impact Conference and the 4^th Annual Western Dental Hygiene Symposium (WDHS). The dates to mark on your calendar are September 7-10th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.

The theme of this year’s meeting is “NEW HEIGHTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE.” The 2023 Annual Sessions has chosen the amazing JW Marriott Desert Ridge for an end of the Summer Splash. Please join us for this exciting in-person learning event and create a true interdisciplinary vision for your dental practice as you learn from the leaders in dentistry. This year’s speakers include Drs. Sacha Jovanovic, Lyndon Cooper, Bobby Birdi, Homa Zadeh, Thomas Wiedemann, Mia Geisinger and so many other giants in the field of dentistry.

WSP & AMED share a mutual goal of bringing together periodontists, restorative dentists, hygienists, and auxiliary team members for genuine collaboration. This year’s event will focus on the entire dental team and we want YOU to be a part of it. Whether you are a surgeon, restorative dentist or a dental hygienist there are opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge from our World-Class Presenters.

We will continue with our popular new “Collaborative Saturday.” This was launched in 2022 and proved to be one of the most innovative features of the WSP/AMED meetings. We offer one General Session to see great multidisciplinary teamwork with three Intradisciplinary Teams. A focus on communication tools used between each of the specialists in each team will be demonstrated. Mastering these communication skills will help your personal interdisciplinary team achieve the best esthetic and functional result for your patients.

At the same time, the AzDHA Impact Conference will partner with the Western Dental Hygiene Symposium offering dental hygienists three days of unparalleled dental education. This year’s presenters include some of the best Hygiene has to offer….Trisha O’Hehir, Joy Void Holmes, Susan Wingrove, Katrina Sanders, Sherri Lukes, Heather Rogers, Ann O. Rice and Jodi Deming.

Finally, the Hands-On opportunities that we have scheduled will be available for those wanting to improve their skills or learn the dental microscope.

New Feature at WSP: Thursday Afternoon we will offer a new Sedation Course: All WSP/AMED registered members can attend this course for free. For non-members it is $199.00. Membership truly has its benefits.

The WSP, AMED and AzDHA are excited to collaborate to create this one-of-a-kind learning experience in one of the most desirable resorts on the West Coast. The Marriott is one of the premier properties in Phoenix.

Meeting Chairs
Dr. Harjit Singh Sehgal
(WSP)

Dr. Christopher A. Laing
(AMED)

Susan Wingrove, BS, RDH
(WDHS)

Heather Rogers, RDH, BSDH
(WDHS)

Valery Brady, RDH
(AzDHA)