When: 8:00am - 4:00pm September 12, 2025
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre
Assembly level: Exhibit Hall
Meeting level: Scientific sessions
What: A conference-style event with multiple exhibitors and lectures running simultaneously
Who: We expect about 1000 attendees
A mixture of dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, receptionists, and other members of the dental team
Breakfast, lunch, and other refreshments will be available
Exhibit Hall Map and List of Exhibitors: http://nwde2025.expofp.com/
Schedule
Salon 8 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Early Bird Lecture - Managing Medically Compromised Clients
Dr. Sanj Mohanta
Sponsored by P&G
Salon 9 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Elevate Your Dental Hygiene Program: Embrace the Power of Diode Lasers
Kerry Lepicek RDH
Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental
Salon 9 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Unlocking the Bright Smile: A Comprehensive Guide to Teeth Whitening in Dental Practices
Kerry Lepicek RDH
Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental
Salon 9 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
From Diagnosis to Treatment Plan Acceptance: Integrating Oral Neutrophil Monitoring in Your Practice
Martha Szczepulski, BDSc(DH), DHP, PID
Sponsored by Oral Science
Salon 9 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Breakthrough Solutions and Effective Decision Making in Minimally Invasive Caries Management
Martha Szczepulski, BDSc(DH), DHP, PID
Sponsored by Oral Science
Salon 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Smarter Smiles – How AI is Redefining Risk in Dental Care
Dr. Mike Parchewsky
Sponsored by Ora-Q
Salon 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Digital Evolution in Dentistry: Overcoming Challenges and Securing Success
Paul Redmond and Brendan Grzech
Sponsored by ExoDock
Salon 10 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Benefits of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in the Clinic
Shannan Roskham
Sponsored by Cefla North America
Salon 10 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Transform Your Practice: Elevate the New Patient Experience
LaVonne Keal
Sponsored by Keal Consulting
Salon 11 | 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Injection-Molded Restorative Dentistry: The Bioclear Method and its Application in Daily Clinical Practice
Dr. Rafael Bustamante
Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental
Salon 11 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Injection-Molded Restorative Dentistry: The Bioclear Method and its Application in Daily Clinical Practice
Dr. Rafael Bustamante
Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental
Salon 12 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
TMD and Physiotherapy: Restoring Function, Reducing Pain
Sunny Deol and Tristan Piska – Pursuit of Motions Physiotherapy
Salon 12 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
A Pain in the Neck: Managing the Aches of Dentistry—For You and Your Patients
Harshbir Kang – Roar Physio Wellness
Salon 12 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Your Body, Your Practice: Ensuring a Long and Pain-Free Dental Career by Managing Your Neck, Shoulder, Forearm, Wrist, Hand and Thumb Pain.
Steven Cindric – Reach Sports Physiotherapy and Hand Clinic
Salon 12 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Common Musculoskeletal (MSK) Disorders and Recovery for Dental Professionals
Dr. Justin Kwan, BSc., MSc., DC – Enhanced Health & Wellness
President's Message
Welcome everyone to the 2025 Northwest Dental Exposition (NWDE)!
It is my pleasure to serve as President of the Edmonton and District Dental Society for the 2025–26 season. The EDDS is celebrating its 112th year, and is recognized as being a strong pillar of support for the local community, a facilitator of excellent dental continuing education, and the driver behind the Northwest Dental Exposition.
The NWDE is one of the largest single-day dental trade shows in Western Canada, and we are proud to continue to host this popular event. We are delighted to bring together dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, administrative and office staff, lab technicians, sales representatives and industry specialists all under one roof, for some learning, networking, and fun!
In addition to the principal exhibition event located on the Assembly Level of the Edmonton Convention Centre, there will be a series of lectures scheduled on the Meeting Level. Under the leadership of our NWDE Chair, Dr. Leon Yu, we are pleased to present a dynamic selection of speakers. We trust that these sessions will fulfill some of your continuing education requirements, as well as enlighten you for your own personal growth and development.
For dentists who are interested in learning more about the EDDS and the exciting scientific sessions that are planned for the 2025–26 year, please visit our website at www.eddsonline.com.
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for everyone in attendance today, and for all the volunteers who were involved in the planning process. I also wish to send a big THANK YOU to our sponsors, whose generous financial support enables the NWDE to flourish and to kick off the Fall season with a bang!
Dr. Sigmund Lee
2025-26 EDDS President
NWDE Chair's Message
On behalf of the EDDS Edmonton Dental District Society board, I would like to say: Welcome to the NWDE Northwest Dental Expo 2025.
With over 1100 expected attendees, this annual one-day event is the biggest event of the year for the Edmonton and Alberta dental community.
Our theme this year – ELEVATE – is a call to rise together:
in knowledge, in clinical excellence, and in how we care for ourselves and each other as professionals. It is about pushing boundaries and broadening our perspective on what it truly means to thrive in dentistry today.
In the large exhibit hall with over 200 vendor booths, attendees can mingle and network and explore and shop with each other and industry professionals. In the 4 lecture theatres, a lineup of expert speakers will be sharing their knowledge that should be insightful and interesting to all dental professionals and team members. New this year, we're also excited to introduce a dedicated focus on physiotherapy in dentistry, a timely and important conversation around wellness, ergonomics, and long-term practice sustainability.
I encourage all attendees to participate and immerse themselves in the experiences of the Expo at their own pace and leisure. Whether you are here to learn something new, reconnect with peers, or reflect on how to elevate your practice, we are thrilled to have you with us.
Thank you for being part of this day and this growing community of forward-thinking professionals.
The EDDS and its events would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors, exhibitors and vendors, members and volunteers.
Let’s make it a great one!
Sincerely,
Dr. Leon Yu
Chair, NWDE 2025
