Symposium 2025

Time & Location

November 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST

JC's Banquet & Convention Centre, 1686 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V5

About the event

We are excited to host an engaging audience of over 120 dental professionals, alongside several sponsors and vendors. The event will feature a comprehensive lineup of presentations designed to equip hygienists with the tools and knowledge to start and grow their independent practices.

Schedule

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Registration

TIME:

8:30-9:00am

SPEAKER:

Opening Remarks

TIME:

9:00-9:15am

SPEAKER:

Elevating IPAC: Compliance and Support for the Dental Hygiene Profession

TIME:

9:15-10:15am

SPEAKER:

Michelle Aubé-Simmonds, RDH

Legal Matters for Independent Dental Hygienists + Dental Hygiene Outreach in the Caribbean

TIME:

10:15-10:45am

SPEAKER:

Michael Carabash, B.A., LL.B, J.D, M.B.A, C.D.P.M

Barrister, Solicitor, and Notary Public Partner DMC LLP

Sponsors Advertisement

TIME:

10:45-11:00am

SPEAKER:

LUNCH

TIME:

11:00-12:00pm

SPEAKER:

Building an Accessible Future: How Independent Hygienists Can Lead Inclusive Oral Health Care

TIME:

12:00-1:00pm

SPEAKER:

Alex Zlatin, CEO MINTOPS

Building an Accessible Future: How Independent Hygienists Can Lead Inclusive Oral Health Care

TIME:

12:00-1:00pm

SPEAKER:

Katherine Peddle, RDH

Accounting Essentials for Independent Practices

TIME:

1:00-1:30pm

SPEAKER:

Atul Mehra CPA, CA, BCom, CDPM

BREAK

TIME:

1:30-1:45pm

SPEAKER:

New Business Start-Up Tips from CDHA

TIME:

1:45-2:45pm

SPEAKER:

Kelly Turner B.A.(Kin), R.D.H., P.M.E.

PANELISTS: Q&A

TIME:

2:45-3:45pm

SPEAKER:

Julie Di Nardo, RDH, FAAOSH, CH-Onc

PANELISTS: Q&A

TIME:

2:45-3:45pm

SPEAKER:

Marcy Skribe, RDH

PANELISTS: Q&A

TIME:

2:45-3:45pm

SPEAKER:

Tina Mavriyannakis, RRDH

Closing Remarks / Giveaways

TIME:

3:45-4:00pm