(E007) Opening Session

As a dental professional, you play many integral roles every day—clinician, educator, advocate, and more—all in service to the calling of making people healthy. And you’re not alone; the ADA and its members are champions for overall health for all. In the Opening Session, celebrate our shared mission and hear how the ADA will continue to be a dedicated promoter of public health.

Our keynote speaker will be Golden Globe nominated actor Constance Wu. Constance will share her personal journey and speak about wellness, one of the key themes this year at SmileCon. Constance starred in the romantic comedy hit, “Crazy Rich Asians.” She broke out on screen in her starring role as ‘Jessica Huang’ in ABC’s comedy series “Fresh off the Boat.” For this role, Constance was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award in the category of Best Actress in a Comedy Series and was honored as part of the TIME 100 Most Influential People.

Steph Ganter, DDS, MS, FICD, FACD, and Bobby McNeill, DDS.MD, FICD, FACD, will be the member hosts of the Opening Session and Saturday Keynote. Dr. Ganter is a board certified periodontal and implant surgeon in private practice at The Dental Specialists – Surgical Specialists. Dr. McNeill is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice in Garland, TX. Together they are the hosts of the Between Two Teeth YouTube channel.

Highlights:
Fuel up for the day with a complimentary continental breakfast.
Music from rock cellists Emil and Dariel
Dr. Ray Cohlmia, ADA Executive Director
Dr. George R. Shepley, ADA President
ADA New Dentist Committee 10 Under 10 Awards, honoring dentists who are giving their all, driving change, and inspiring others.