The NEDS Annual Meeting

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Saturday 10/24/2026 - Breakfast & registration 7:30 AM.  

7:30-8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibitors

8:00-8:50 Dr. Alan Budd & Dr. L. Jeffrey Lowenstein "The Dentist Health & Wellness Survival Kit" sponsored by MDDS Health & Wellness Committee (1 CE)

Dr. Jeff Lowenstein is a seasoned expert in motivational speaking with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics in Framingham, Wellesley and the craniofacial center at UMass Medical Center. Known for his enthusiastic leadership skills at all levels of organized dentistry, Jeff as MDS Dentist Health & Wellness Committee chair helped to achieve statewide participation and national awareness. Passionate about the mental and physical health of his professional colleagues, Jeff continues to innovate and be an outstanding leader in the field.

8:50-9:00 Break/Visit Exhibitors

9:00-9:50 Dr. Miguel Roque "Endodontic Pitfalls, Posts & Implants" sponsored by Massachusetts Association of Endodontists (1 CE)

9:50-10:00 Break/Visit Exhibitors

10:00-11:50 Dr. Steven Litwin (2 CE)

Dr. Steve Litwin Earned his DDS from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, General Practice Residency form Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Periodontal Certificate and Masters Degree from the University of Kentucky. He currently operates in a private practice setting with his time divided between an exclusive full arch digital practice with both conventional and remote anchorage implants, a conventional referral based periodontal practice and various general practices. Dr Litwin has lectured extensively on both full arch and single implant surgery.

11:50-12:00 Sponsor Introductions

12:00-1:00 Lunch GENEROUSLY SPONSORED by Schwartz & Schwartz, PC CPAs Specializing in Healthcare Professionals, UniBANK and the Metropolitan District Dental Society.  

 Special Presentation with Q&A During Lunch: “Fair Dental Practice Valuation Formulas" (1 CE) 

1:00-2:50 Dr. Arthur Volker "Modern Composite Techniques for the Anterior Dentition" (2CE)

Dr. Arthur R. Volker, DDS, MSEd, is an internationally recognized lecturer and clinician specializing in esthetic, minimally invasive, and digital dentistry. A graduate of Columbia University, he is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American College of Dentists, and a Diplomate of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Dr. Volker practices in Sunnyside, NY, teaches for leading education centers, and has authored numerous publications on restorative and cosmetic techniques.

2:50-3:00 Break/Visit Exhibitors

3:00-5:00 Dr. Arthur Volker "Minimally Invasive Esthetic Dentistry: An Oxymoron?" (2 CE)

Sunday 10/25/2026 - Breakfast & NEDS business meeting 7:30 AM. 

8:00-9:50 Dr. Gary Radz sponsored by Rare Bird Speakers (2 CE) Part 1

Dr. Gary Radz maintains a private practice, Cosmetic Dentistry of Colorado, in downtown Denver. His full time general practice focuses on cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Radz is a graduate and former chief resident of both AEGD and GPR residency programs. He has completed and been an associate clinical instructor for several post-graduate dental education institutions. Over the course of the last fourteen years Dr. Radz has lectured internationally, teaching the materials and techniques used in cosmetic dentistry.

9:50-10:00 Break/Visit Exhibitors

10:00-11:50 Dr. Gary Radz (2 CE) Part 2

11:50-12:00 Sponsor Introductions

12:00-1:00 Lunch GENEROUSLY SPONSORED by Schwartz & Schwartz, PC CPAs Specializing in Healthcare Professionals, UniBANK and the Metropolitan District Dental Society

1:00-1:50 Dr. Jill Tanzi sponsored by the Alliance of Independent Dentists (1 CE)

Dr. Jill A. Tanzi originates from Oxford, Massachusetts, where she graduated valedictorian from Oxford High School. She obtained a BA cum laude in biology from the University of Rochester and a DDS from the University of Maryland, also with honors. During dental school, Dr. Tanzi performed research on salivary glands at the National Institute of Dental Research in Bethesda, Maryland. After graduation, she worked in private practice for three years in the Philadelphia area before returning to Massachusetts to open The Dentist at Hopkinton in 2003. She is a founding member and current president of the Alliance of Independent Dentists and co-owner of the consulting firm, Shero Dental Advisors.

1:50-2:00 Break/Visit Exhibitors

2:00-2:50 Dr. Howard Pactovis "Infection Control Checklist for an Unexpected Inspection" sponsored by Dynamic Dental Safety (1 CE) and satisfies BORID's mandatory requirement for participation in a certified infection control/OSHA course for continuing education.

Course Description

The course begins with a historical overview of aseptic surgical techniques and the early development of infection control. Howard defines key terminology used in infection control, especially terms from state and federal regulations. He covers infection control techniques for sterilizing instruments, disinfecting surfaces and work areas, and maintaining a clean environment, discusses the “chain of infection” – how infections spread, and how to interrupt that chain. Howard briefly discusses disease-specific sections explore tuberculosis, AIDS, and hepatitis in the context of dental infection risk. The course ends with a summary checklist for dental personnel to use as a practical guide.

Upon completing the course, students should be able to:

List and define important terms in infection control, particularly those used in state and federal regulations. List standard precaution measures required by state and federal guidelines. Describe the chain of infection, how infections are transmitted, and how to interrupt that cycle. Describe correct aseptic hand-washing procedures — the “right way” to wash hands in a clinical context. List disinfecting and sterilization techniques appropriate for different categories of instruments, devices, and surfaces (non-critical, semi-critical, critical). List and describe the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by Dental Health Care Personnel (DHCP).

Dr. Howard J. Pactovis, D.M.D., is the founder and Executive Director of Dynamic Dental Safety (DDS), which specializes in infection control and regulatory compliance in dental offices. He lectures nationally on OSHA compliance and infection control, has worked with over 1,000 dental offices, and has experience serving as an expert in litigation. He is active in professional organizations, such as OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention), ADA, Metropolitan Distrct Dental Society and the New England Dental Society.

2:50-3:00 Closing Remarks with the Conclusion of the 163rd Annual Meeting of the New England Dental Society

From the Executive Board of the New England Dental Society: We sincerely hope that you will consider becoming a member of the oldest dental society in continuous existence in the United States. We are here for one simple reason... to offer the highest quality continuing dental education at a reasonable cost to our members. Our yearly membership dues entitles members to attend our Annual Meeting at no extra charge! The two day program offers 16 credits of great continuing education.