Schedule

2024 Schedule is subject to change
All times are in Central Time Zone

Monday, September 23

Time Event Location
8:00 AM 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In (All Booths Must be Set by 4 PM) Discovery Zone (Level 3)
10:00 AM 8:00 PM Registration Open Red Wing Foyer (Level 3)
Volunteer Group Meetings
11:00 AM 12:00 PM DSO Advisory Council Marquette VI (Level 2)
12:00 PM 1:00 PM EDI Workgroup Marquette V (Level 2)
12:00 PM 1:30 PM Codes Sub Work Group Marquette IV (Level 2)
12:00 PM 2:00 PM Communication Workgroup Marquette VI (Level 2)
12:00 PM 2:00 PM Government Relations Workgroup Marquette III (Level 2)
1:00 PM 2:00 PM Research Commission Marquette II (Level 2)
1:00 PM 2:00 PM Education Commission Marquette V (Level 2)
2:00 PM 2:15 PM Refreshment Break - sponsored by DenteMax Marquette pre-function foyer (Level 2)
2:00 PM 3:00 PM Diagnostic Terminology (DT) Sub WorkGroup Marquette IV (Level 2)
2:15 PM 3:15 PM Operations Workgroup Marquette V (Level 2)
2:15 PM 3:45 PM Government-Funded Programs Workgroup Marquette III (Level 2)
2:15 PM 4:00 PM Research Commission Marquette II (Level 2)
3:00 PM 4:00 PM Clinical SWG Marquette IV (Level 2)
3:45 PM 5:00 PM Commission on Advocacy Policy (closed meeting) Marquette III (Level 2)
4:00 PM 5:00 PM

New Member Welcome hosted by Membership Workgroup 

sponsored by Pacific Dental Services

Marquette I (Level 2)
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Exhibitor meeting in the DZ Demo space with Shayne Leatherwood Discovery Zone (Level 3)
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Future of Dental Care Access Taskforce
Marquette IV (Level 2)
5:00 PM 6:15 PM Volunteer groups - Report out
Marquette III (Level 2)
6:30 PM 8:00 PM Opening Reception - sponsored by SKYGEN Discovery Zone (Level 3)

Tuesday, September 24

Time Event Location
7:00 AM 6:00 PM Registration Red Wing Foyer (Level 3)
7:30 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast - sponsored by Zelis Discovery Zone (Level 3)
8:45 AM 10:15 AM

Opening General Session: Build a High-Performance Team!

sponsored by Anthem

Discovery Zone (Level 3)
10:15 AM 10:30 AM Transition Time
10:30 AM 12:00 PM Dedicated Discovery Zone Time w/ Learning Centers in Exhibit Hall
Discovery Zone (Level 3)
10:35 AM 10:47 AM

DZ DEMO 1 - Dental.com

Discovery Zone (Level 3)
10:52 AM 11:04 AM DZ DEMO 2 - MPX Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:09 AM 11:21 AM DZ DEMO 3 - SKYGEN Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:26 AM 11:38 AM DZ DEMO 4 - NovoDynamics Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:43 AM 11:55 AM DZ DEMO 5 - Verifiable
Discovery Zone (Level 3)
12:00 PM 1:15 PM Luncheon - sponsored by Delta Dental of CA

Symphony Ballroom

(Level 2)

12:00 PM 1:15 PM

CEO / Delegate Luncheon (invitation only)

sponsored by Delta Dental of CA

Gallery Ballroom

(Lobby Level)

1:15 PM 1:30 PM Transition Time
1:30 PM 2:30 PM

General Session: Oral Health Advancements: Update from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  • Dr. Natalia Chalmers, CMS
Discovery Zone (Level 3)
2:30 PM 3:00 PM Afternoon Break - sponsored by Overjet Discovery Zone (Level 3)
3:00 PM 3:45 PM

Differentiation in a Crowded Dental Market

  • Ben Baenen, West Monroe Partners
  • Jenna Alden, West Monroe Partners
Marquette II-III (Level 2)

How Dental Plans Protect Data and Financial Transactions Against Cyber Threats and Fraud Risks

  • Tyler Stoltz, Echo Health
Marquette IV-V (Level 2)

MLR / DLR Updates

  • Bianca Balale, NADP
  • Millie Dibble, National Opinion Research Center (NORC)
  • Crystal McElroy, MetLife
  • Joanne Fontana, Milliman
Marquette VI-IX (Level 2)
3:45 PM 4:00 PM Transition Time
4:00 PM 4:45 PM

Navigating the Nuances: Actuarial Insights in Dental Insurance

  • Tory Carver, Milliman
  • Jeremy Siborg, Milliman
  • Evangeline Stewart, Milliman

Marquette II-III (Level 2)

Transforming Consumer-centric Oral health with AI-driven Virtual Care

  • Jie Feng, KELLS
Marquette VI-IX (Level 2)

NADP Consortium Update: Lessons Learned

  • Mike Adelberg, NADP
  • Joanne Fontana, Milliman
  • Bernard LaPine, Highmark
  • Lauren Oakley, NADP
Marquette IV-V (Level 2)
5:00 PM 6:00 PM Reception in Exhibit Hall - sponsored by GEHA Solutions
Discovery Zone (Level 3)

Wednesday, September 25

Time Event Location
7:45 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast - sponsored by Guardian Discovery Zone (Level 3)
8:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration Red Wing Foyer (Level 3)
8:30 AM 9:45 AM

General Session

Fireside Chat Discussing Topics of Greatest Importance to the Industry

  • Mike Adelberg (moderator), NADP
  • Rob Goren, Delta Dental of Missouri
  • Jason Heffelfinger, DCA
  • Scott Towers, Elevance Health

sponsored by United Healthcare Dental 

Discovery Zone (Level 3)
9:45 AM 10:00 AM Transition Time
10:00 AM 11:00 AM

The Future in Focus: Dental Providers' Vision for Insurance Evolution

  • Greg Grocholski, AFLAC
  • Colleen Huff, AADOM
  • Don Polite, SKYGEN
  • Chris Savold, SKYGEN
  • Jeffrey Warner, UnitedHealth Group
Marquette VI-IX (Level 2)

Decoding Tomorrow's Dentistry: Insights from Data Trends

  • Michael Urbach, Fluent
Marquette IV-V (Level 2)

Value-Based Dental Care: A Major Paradigm Shift

  • Dr. John Featherstone
Marquette II-III (Level 2)
11:00 AM 12:45 PM Walk Around Lunch in Discovery Zone / Exhibitor Giveaways Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:20 AM 11:32 AM DZ DEMO 6 - Overjet Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:35 AM 11:47 AM DZ DEMO 7 - Zelis
Discovery Zone (Level 3)
11:50 AM 12:02 PM DZ DEMO 8 - Fluent Discovery Zone (Level 3)
12:05 PM 12:17 PM DZ DEMO 9 - Bayshore Dental Studio/Intelliscan 3d Discovery Zone (Level 3)
12:20 PM 12:32 PM DZ DEMO 10 - TriForza Discovery Zone (Level 3)
12:30 PM
1:00 PM

Afternoon Break sponsored by West Monroe

 
12:35 PM 1:00 PM Discovery Zone Exhibitor Giveaways (must be present to win) Discovery Zone (Level 3)
12:45 PM 1:00 PM Transition Time
1:00 PM 2:00 PM

General Session - Allied Trade Association Panel

  • Mike Adelberg, NADP
  • Greg J. Chavez, DTA
  • Heather Colicchio, AADOM
  • Julian Roberts, NAVCP

Discovery Zone (Level 3)
2:00 PM 2:15 PM Transition Time
2:15 PM 5:00 PM EXHIBITOR TEAR DOWN Discovery Zone (Level 3)
2:15 PM 3:15 PM

Alignment Between Health and Dental Plans

  • Dr. Mary Lee Conicella, Aetna (Moderator)
  • Jeremy Jonckheere, Pacific Dental Services
  • Dr. Robert Lewando, BCBSMA
  • Jeff Schwab, Dominion National
Marquette VI-IX (Level 2)
2:15 PM 3:15 PM

Network Leasing: Can’t Live With It – Can’t Live Without It

  • Liliana Martinez, Smile Brands
  • Deb Ramsey, Ameritas
  • Dawn Swanson, United Concordia
Marquette II-III (Level 2)
2:15 PM 3:15 PM

Teledentistry – All in favor? Opposed?

  • Ani Pande, UnitedHealthcare Dental
  • Leesa Olson, Launch Loyalty
  • Jeremy Hedrick, Careington
  • Dr. Vilas Sastry, Teledentistry.com 
Marquette IV-V (Level 2)
3:30 PM 4:45 PM NADP Business Meeting - Open To All Members Marquette VI-IX (Level 2)
4:45 PM 10:00 PM Evening on your own

Thursday, September 26

Time Event Location
8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Networking Breakfast with the NADP Board of Directors and the Future of Dental Care Access Taskforce

All CONVERGE attendees welcomed

sponsored by MetLife

Minneapolis Ballroom

(Level 3)