LEARNING, LUNCHEON, AND LIBATIONS

Saturday, July 19 2025

This very special continuing education event is not to be missed. Join your colleagues and friends for an exceptional day of learning among the vines. Transportation, lunch, and 5 CE units included.

Early Bid Discount extended to June 1st ONLY

Insurance Untangled Live: Stay, Shift, or Break Free from PPOs

This course will reveal insider negotiation tactics that insurance companies don't want you to know. Discover how to effectively boost your PPO reimbursements and protect your practice’s profitability.

Highlights:

- Working Smart With PPO Plans

- Why and How to Reduce Your Dependence on PPO?

- What are the 4 Things Every Successful Dental Practice Does?

Whether you’re looking to maximize PPO participation or reduce reliance, this event will help you make an informed decision that’s right for your practice.

Ben Tuinei is an insurance analyst expert. He founded Veritas Dental Resources after recognizing an underserved need in the dental industry: effective negotiation with third-party payors. With over 18 years of experience as a professional public speaker and having worked with over 5000 dentists to influence more than a billion dollars of newly negotiated revenue, Ben's expertise is unmatched. His journey began in 2007, and since then, his proprietary PPO optimization strategies have revolutionized dental practices across the nation.

Integrating AI into Your Practice Today.

This presentation examines the transformative role of AI in optimizing dental practice operations and patient care. Attendees will discover how AI improves case presentations through chairside education, streamlines patient communication, and supports clinical decision-making with real-time, data-driven insights. By integrating AI into daily operations, dental professionals can achieve greater efficiency, elevate patient education and engagement, and foster trust for better clinical and operational outcomes.

Kelly Mitchell is a forward-thinking leader in the dental medical device industry, with a proven track record in sales and a deep passion for technology-driven innovation. With years of experience transforming traditional workflows, Kelly has become a driving force behind digital transformation within dentistry.

Kelly is helping to lead the charge in bringing cutting-edge AI solutions to practices around the world. His focus is on empowering dental professionals with tools that increase diagnostic accuracy, streamline clinical operations, and unlock new levels of patient care through the power of machine learning and data analytics.

Known for his ability to translate complex technology into real-world value, Kelly serves as a vital bridge between the clinical and tech sides of dentistry—making him a key voice in the future of Dental AI.

Members will be picked up at our Pleasanton office at 8:30am, shuttled to Napa, and then returned back to the office by 4:30pm. The program includes 2 speakers, 5 CE units, lunch and wine tasting.

SACDS/CDA Members: Early Bird, by June1st = $25 After June 1st = $40

Non-Member Dentists: Early Bird, by June 1st = $50 After June 1st = $75

Non-Dentist Staff/Guests: Early Bird, by June 1st = $35 After June 1st = $65

*Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by June 15th and are subject to a $10 processing fee. No Refunds after June 15th ^{and No refunds for No Shows.}