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Hotel - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay • San Diego, CA for the dates of June 11–13, 2026

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REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2026 SYMPOSIUM!
43rd  Academy for Sports Dentistry Global Symposium and ASD Team Dentist and ASD Sports Dentist Course
Beyond the Mouthguard
June 11–13, 2026 | In-Person at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego, CA

The Annual ASD Symposium is a forum for dentists, physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in continuing education and exchanging ideas related to Sports Dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk to sports' injuries. It is the only forum specific to mouthguard safety and the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. The event will be held at The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, 1441 Quivira Rd. San Diego, CA 92109 

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(Only can be applied to Symposium and Pre Workshop/Symposium Bundle. Students are not eligible.)

Registration Prices:
MEMBERS (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception included in price)
Symposium Only - $920
Team Dentist Course Only - $799 (Spots are limited)
Both Team Dentist AND Symposium - $1,385
Bridging the Gap-Using NM principles to construct performance enhancing mouthguards $420
Bridging the Gap AND Symposium $1200
Digital Dentistry Lab $420
Digital Dentistry Lab AND Symposium $1200

NON MEMBERS (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception included in price)
Symposium Only - $1400
Team Dentist Course Only - $950 (Spots are limited)
Both Team Dentist AND Symposium - $1,900
Bridging the Gap-Using NM principles to construct performance enhancing mouthguards $720
Bridging the Gap AND Symposium $1500
Digital Dentistry Lab $720
Digital Dentistry Lab AND Symposium $1500

RDH, RDA, DA, Hygienist, Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Physicians, Lab Technician, Dental Auxiliary, etc (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception included in price)
Symposium Only - $605
Team Dentist Course Only - $470 (Spots are limited)
Both Team Dentist AND Symposium - $899
Bridging the Gap-Using NM principles to construct performance enhancing mouthguards $299
Bridging the Gap AND Symposium $699
Digital Dentistry Lab $299
Digital Dentistry Lab AND Symposium $699

RECENT GRADUATE (within two years) (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception included in price)
Symposium Only - $605
Team Dentist Course Only - $470 (Spots are limited)
Both Team Dentist AND Symposium - $899
Bridging the Gap-Using NM principles to construct performance enhancing mouthguards $299
Bridging the Gap AND Symposium $699
Digital Dentistry Lab $299
Digital Dentistry Lab AND Symposium $699

STUDENT/RESIDENT (does not earn PACE Credits. Lunch and Reception not included - must purchase tickets separately for those events)
Symposium Only - $105
Both Team Dentist and Symposium - $160 (Spots are limited)

FORMER PROFESSIONAL (retired; does not earn PACE Credits (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception included in price)
Symposium Only - $105
Both Team Dentist and Symposium - $160 (Spots are limited)

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Academy for Sports Dentistry
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
4/1/2022 to 3/31/2026.
Provider ID# 211120

ASD Team Dentist and ASD Sports Dentist Course
As the fields of sports medicine and sports dentistry evolve, so too does the role and responsibilities of the ASD Team Dentist and ASD Sports Dentist dental professional. The clinician requires sport specific knowledge and special training in order to work to his or her capacity in amateur, elite, or professional sporting events. In the Academy we feel that this course will help the practitioners carry out their responsibilities in an appropriate manner. This course is primarily designed to meet the educational needs of clinical dentists from all fields of dentistry who care for sports teams and participate in sports dentistry as part of their practice. With the completion of the ASD Team Dentist Course and ASD Sports Dentist course the clinician will have been presented with the information needed to perform his or her duties as a team dentist or sports dentist. 

Speaker Information and Topics:

1. **Dr. John Ahern**: Dr. Ahern will delve into advancing dentistry within the medical profession, focusing on sports dentistry and dental trauma in high school athletes. He will also share insights from his research on mouthguards, as documented in his published medical journal articles, coupled with his experiences as a team physician for various Boston area teams. 

2. **Dr. Charles Schlesinger**: Dr. Schlesinger’s presentation will cover the detailed analysis of a novel alloplastic material for grafting, emphasizing the critical importance of selecting the correct material for regenerative surgery cases.

 3. **Dr. Liran Levin**: Dr. Levin will address the pressing issue of domestic abuse, particularly its high association with oral and maxillofacial trauma. He will equip dental and healthcare professionals with the skills to identify, respond to, report, refer, and support victims.

 4. **Barbara Schreiner**: Barbara will share valuable concepts and tips on negotiating contracts with sports franchises as their team dentist.

 5. **Dr. Justin Messina**: Dr. Messina’s focus will be on treating and restoring dental patients suffering from traumatic dental injuries, illustrated through actual cases and restorative outcomes.

 6. **Dr. Brad Eli**: Dr. Eli will present the latest treatment options for TMJ cases, relevant for both athletes and the general patient population.

 7. **Dr. James Tom**: Dr. Tom will provide an update on pharmacology for treating patients, highlighting any differences due to athlete restrictions.

 **Pre-Symposium Courses**

**Team Dentist Course**

Advance Team Dentist - Bridging the Gap between Basic and Advanced modes of Sports Dentistry.

**Full Arch Digital Workflow Hands-on Course**: A step-by-step guide on restoring trauma patients using digital dentistry, instructed by JB Dental Lab, from the initial process to final restoration.

                              The responsibilities of an “ASD Team Dentist” dental professional may include:

• Organizing and delivering dental care for athletes and specific teams.
• Pre-participation dental exam and medical history.
• Treatment of dental conditions and injuries with return to activity recommendation.
• Identification and proper referral for psychological and/or substance use or abuse concerns.
• Recognition of signs and proper referral for concussion injury evaluation.
• Participating in the development of a mouthguard program.
• Providing coverage for games and other sports competitions.