2023 Schedule



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Schedule subject to change
All times are in Pacific Time Zone

    Monday, September 18

    Location

    8:00 AM 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In (All Booths Must be Set by 4 PM)  
    10:00 AM 8:00 PM Registration Open  

    Volunteer Group Meetings 

    11:00 AM 12:00 PM DSO Advisory Council   
    12:00 PM 1:00 PM EDI Workgroup  
    12:00 PM 1:30 PM Codes Sub Work Group  
    12:00 PM 2:00 PM Communication Workgroup  
    12:00 PM 2:00 PM Government Relations Workgroup  
    1:00 PM 2:00 PM Research Commission  
    1:00 PM 2:00 PM Education Commission  
    2:00 PM 2:15 PM Refreshment Break - sponsored by DenteMax  
    2:00 PM 3:00 PM Diagnostic Terminology (DT) Sub WorkGroup  
    2:15 PM 3:15 PM Operations Workgroup  
    2:15 PM 3:45 PM Government-Funded Programs Workgroup  
    2:15 PM 4:15 PM Research Commission  
    3:00 PM 4:00 PM Clinical SWG
    4:00 PM 5:00 PM New Member Welcome hosted by Membership Workgroup  
    3:45 PM 5:00 PM Commission on Advocacy Policy (closed meeting)  
    5:00 PM 6:15 PM Volunteer group report out   
    6:30 PM 8:00 PM Opening Reception  - sponsored by SKYGEN  

    Tuesday, September 19

    Location

    7:00 AM 6:00 PM Registration  
    7:30 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast - sponsored by Zelis  
    8:45 AM 10:15 AM

    Opening General Session - Joel Zeff

    sponsored by Anthem

     
    10:30 AM 12:00 PM Dedicated Discovery Zone Time w/ Learning Centers in Exhibit Hall   
    10:35 AM 11:47 AM DZ DEMO 1   
    10:52 AM 11:04 AM DZ DEMO 2   
    11:09 AM 11:21 AM DZ DEMO 3  
    11:26 AM 11:38 AM DZ DEMO 4   
    11:43 AM 11:55 AM DZ DEMO 5  
    12:00 PM 1:15 PM Luncheon - sponsored by Delta Dental of CA    
    12:00 PM 1:15 PM CEO / Delegate Luncheon - sponsored by Delta Dental of CA   (invitation only)  
    1:30 PM 2:30 PM

    General Session 

    Data Monetization: Applying a Value-Obsessed Approach to Data & Analytics Programs: A Better Strategy for Valuing Data and Analytics in Your Organization

    Presented by West Monroe Partners 

     
    2:30 PM 3:00 PM Afternoon Break - sponsored by Overjet  
    3:00 PM 4:00 PM Educational Session  

    The Anatomy of a Clean Claim - A panel discussion 

    • Vyne Dental
     

    How Payers Can “Win” in the Government Space (Medicare Advantage and Medicaid) Employing Digital Strategies - A panel discussion

    • SKYGEN
     
    4:15 PM 5:00 PM

    The Evolution of Insurance, Dental Discounts and In-office Membership Plans in Dental Practices 

    Presented by Careington

     

    A Claims-Based Review of Patterns of Billed Dental Services and Pricing Since 2016

    Presented by FairHealth

     

    The Oral Health Systemic Health Connection: What's the Evidence? 

    Presented by Proctor & Gamble

     
    5:15 PM 6:15 PM Reception in Exhibit Hall - sponsored by GEHA Solutions  

    Wednesday, September 20

    6:30 AM 7:30 AM

    Dental Dash

    sponsored by Pacific Dental Services

    S. Embarcadero & Park Blvd Trail (at Hotel)
    7:45 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast - sponsored by Guardian  
    8:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration  
    8:30 AM 9:45 AM

    General Session

    Key Trends in Dental - a CEO panel discussion

    sponsored by UnitedHealthcare Dental

     
    10:00 AM 11:00 AM

    Actuarial Roundtable

    Presented by Milliman

     

    Concept vs. Reality: What Does the Future State of Dental *Really* Look Like Through Data? A Realistic, Data-driven Glimpse at Where the Dental Industry may go Based on Forecasted Patient and Procedure Trends

    Presented by Fluent

     

    Creative Strategies to Engage with High-risk Members Through Teledentistry - A panel discussion

    • Mouthwatch
    • Teledentistry.com
     
    11:00 AM 12:45 PM Walk Around Lunch in Discovery Zone / Exhibitor Giveaways  
    11:20 AM 11:32 AM DZ DEMO 6   
    11:35 AM 11:47 AM DZ DEMO 7  
    11:50 AM 12:02 PM DZ DEMO 8    
    12:05 PM 12:17 PM DZ DEMO 9   
    12:20 PM 12:32 PM DZ DEMO 10   
    12:35 PM 1:00 PM Discovery Zone Exhibitor Giveaways (must be present to win)   
    1:00 PM 2:00 PM

    General Session

    MLR discussion panel

    2:15 PM 5:00 PM EXHIBITOR TEARDOWN  
    2:15 PM 3:15 PM

    Dental Medical Integration: Examples and Lessons from the Field

    presented by Pacific Dental Services

     

    The Evolution and Challenges of Network Leasing

    Kristen Smith, UCCI

     
    MLR Q&A session - a follow up to the MLR General Session  
    3:30 PM 4:45 PM NADP Business Meeting - Open To All Members  
    4:45 PM 10:00 PM Evening on your own  

    Thursday, September 21

    Location

    8:00 AM 9:00 AM Breakfast - sponsored by MetLife  
    8:30 AM 10:00 AM Roundtable discussions