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April 9-11, 2025 | The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver, BC

A Modern Legacy of Care at axiUm Summit 2025

The destination event where the future of dental academics is shaped. Discover strategies and solutions that honor the rich legacy of dental institutions while shaping a modern future driven by innovation.

A Modern Legacy at axiUm Summit 2025.   |   
A Modern Legacy at axiUm Summit 2025.   |   

What's axiUm Summit 2025?

axiUm Summit 2025—a dynamic, three-day conference set for April 9-11, 2025 in vibrant Vancouver, BC! Tailored exclusively for dental professionals, this event promises to inspire, empower, and connect through insightful sessions, hands-on learning, and high-impact networking opportunities.

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Regular registration pricing is now in effect until April 1, 2025

Ticket Type

Price

Regular Attendee Single Pricing

$950

Regular Attendee Group Pricing

$875*

Regular Attendee Training Pricing

$450**

Why You Should Attend?

axiUm Summit 2025 is a must-attend event for dental IT, clinical, and financial professionals seeking actionable insights, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities to elevate their expertise, enhance education and practice management, and transform a heritage of care.

Learn

Walk away informed, inspired, and empowered. Gain practical strategies from dental experts to
enhance student success, improve clinical practicums, attract more patients, and optimize your curriculum and operations for lasting impact.

Connect

Build connections with like-minded dental professionals. What could be better than collaborating with hundreds of passionate peers, sharing insights, creating a legacy of care, and strategizing new ways to shape the future of oral health?

Discover

Explore practical solutions designed to address the challenges facing dental education and clinical care today. Discover how you can elevate your program to better prepare students while staying competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver, BC

Where it's taking place.

The Sutton Place Hotel offers stylish accommodations with stunning city views and is centrally located, providing easy access to Vancouver's best attractions. The hotel is conveniently accessible from the Vancouver International Airport via SkyTrain, with a quick transfer to nearby stations.

Please note: the room booking link has expired. If you would like to book your hotel room at the Sutton Place, please contact Rodrigo Hernandez by email at rhernandez@suttonplace.com to check availability and rates.

Learn from the experts.

Hear from leading dental innovators, educators, and industry experts who are transforming the heritage of care. Gain insights and guidance to navigate challenges, honor legacy, and drive lasting success in dental education and practice.

Click below to view a list of all the speakers.

Dean and Laura H. Carnell Professor

Amid Ibrahim Ismail, BDS, MPH, DrPH, MBA

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

After his long career in the population-based research and caries research and his interventions to reduce health disparities in caries and oral cancer, Dr. Ismail assumed the challenging position of rebuilding the Temple University’s Dental School which was established in 1863.

His expertise is in the field of outcomes assessment, design and planning for complex studies, survey methods and organizational management. He has received awards from the International Association for Dental Research (H. Trendley Dean Award), the Regents’ of the University of Michigan (Community Service), Leadership citations from the American Dental Association and the Shils-Meskin Leadership Award in Dental Education.

Dr. Ismail co-founded the International Caries Detection and Assessment System Coordinating Committee and the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. He has received the 2019 Philadelphia Globy Award and the 2020 Philadelphia Israel Chamber of Commerce innovation award.

Associate Dean, Innovation & Curriculum

Jonathan Brennan MD, DMD, MPH

ATSU | Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

AT Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Associate Dean, Innovation and Strategy

Brennan Dental
Co-Founder and General Dentist

Dr. Jonny Brennan’s personal “why statement” is to tinker in noble and intuitive stillness so that we all maximize wellness and feel connecting love. As the Associate Dean of Innovation and Strategy at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) he strives to complete that life mission. In this capacity, he provides ongoing analysis, implementation and evaluation of dental informatics utilized in clinical systems as well as new initiatives to incorporate the latest educational technology in the classroom and clinic. He has been part of the course design and didactic instruction in Oral Medicine and the Practice Management & Professional Development courses. He also leads the strategic direction for Digital Dentistry initiatives across the various restorative and surgical disciplines at ASDOH. Dr. Brennan is currently expanding into new platforms of technology in the realms of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and web 3 blockchain, particularly around their implementation in the dental and medical education arena. Dr. Brennan co-founded Brennan Dental in Chandler, Arizona where he continues to practice general dentistry. He also works as a part-time consultant and subject matter expert in the dental technology and education space. Jonny graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2004. He then earned his Medical Degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Jonny continued his studies at A.T. Still University earning a Master of Public Health from the School of Health Management and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from ASDOH. Dr. Brennan and his wife live in Queen Creek with their two daughters and one son.

Associate Director, Clinical System & Informatics

Pirin Becker

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine

Associate Director, Clinical System & Informatics
School of Dental Medicine

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Pirin Becker is an accomplished leader with 16 years of experience in dental education and a background in clinical operations, revenue cycle management, project management, and continuous process improvement. Serving as the Associate Director of Clinical Systems & Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Pirin is dedicated to driving innovation through the seamless integration of technology to enhance patient care and streamline operations.

Research Consultant

Chuck McBrearty

University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics

Director, Patient Business Services, Financial Data Analyst

J. Donnie Parris

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry

Chief Dental Officer; Dean Emeritus

Teresa A. Dolan, DDS, MPH

Overjet, Inc.; University of Florida College of Dentistry

Chief Information Officer

Melissa Miller

University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine

Director Predoctoral Education and Vice Chair, Comprehensive Dentistry

Nisha Ganesh, DDS, MAEd

University of Maryland, School of Dentistry

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

David Kochman

Henry Schein, Inc.

Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

Jean Fox

NEOMED Bitonte College of Dentistry

Jean Fox has nearly 40 years of experience in dentistry including 30 years of private practice and 20 years in dental education.

Jean is currently an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the Bitonte College of Dentistry in Rootstown, Ohio. Ready to accept the inaugural class of students in August of 2025.

Prior to coming to NEOMED Bitonte College of Dentistry she served as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Quality Assurance at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Duties included clinical quality improvement, clinical information systems, managing the COD Risk Management Program and ensuring a successful accreditation visit in October 2022.

Prior Service at CWRU School of Dental Medicine as Director of Patient Services/ Duties included Complex Case Coordinator, Clinical Review Specialist, DEA and Pharmacy holder including managing Pyxis Med Station and Safe, and managing credentialing for Medicaid and Managed Care Plans. Jean’s passion is managing delivery of a quality educational program. She has been a Course Director/ Co-Director for 22 clinical courses, IPE education, Evidence Based Dentistry curriculum and calibration of faculty for extramural sites.

Jean Fox has been inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society and held a leadership position in this society for 13 years. She is a member of ADEA and held the position for Council of Faculties for CWRU for 10 years. In 2021 Jean was nominated for the CWRU Think Big Leadership Award, targeting individuals pushing boundaries in dental education. Jean Fox received her DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.

X Games Gold Medalist | Paralympic Silver Medalist, Vancouver 2010 | Landed First Backflip Ever on a Sit-Ski

Josh Dueck

A pioneer in embracing adversity, demonstrating conscious leadership, and triumphing through tragedy.

Insight-packed agenda

April 9-10, 2025 - Conference Days // April 11, 2025 - Hands-On Training (Optional)

Explore three dynamic tracks—IT and Technology, Clinical Focus, and Finance and Administration—designed to transform dental education, enhance patient care, and streamline practice management.

Our team is thoughtfully curating a valuable agenda to ensure an enriching and impactful experience for all attendees. New sessions are added regularly. Check back often.

Our Sponsors

We're proud to partner with industry-leading sponsors whose support helps make this event possible. Explore their innovative solutions and discover how they're shaping the future of dental education and practice.

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Elevate your dental program and modernize the future of care—all you have to do is say YES to Axium Summit 2025!