Annual James P. Hollers Memorial Lectureship

Free CE!

August 15, 2026

Lectureship Overview

The James P. Hollers Memorial Lecture is hosted annually by the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry in honor of James P. Hollers, dentist and longtime San Antonio civic leader. Hollers chaired the San Antonio Medical Foundation for 20 years and was the driving force in not only establishing the School of Dentistry but also the foundation of UT Health San Antonio. His determination and leadership provided the guidance necessary for the state legislature to allocate funds to establish the institution. Each year the school commemorates this accomplishment by hosting a lecture by a current dental influencer.

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This Year’s Distinguished Presenters

Dr. Suzanne Thai, DDS, DABDSM, DASBA, DIAOS
Dr. Thai is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, and the International Academy of Sleep. She is also the founder of DFW Sleep Solutions and Swisher Dental.

Dr. Michelle Thompson, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD
Dr. Thompson is the Interim Associate Dean for Patient Care, Director of Digital Dentistry, and an Associate Professor in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

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Redefining Clinical Excellence in the Digital Age of Dentistry

Presented by Dr. Michelle Thompson, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD

Lecture Overview

Digital dentistry has redefined clinical excellence across education and patient care. In this lecture, attendees will gain insight into its impact on diagnosis, treatment planning, efficiency, and the patient experience. Drawing on implementation strategies across simulation laboratories, predoctoral and advanced education clinics, and faculty practice settings, this presentation emphasizes clinical decision-making, educational design, and leadership required to integrate digital workflows effectively. The lecture explores the evolving role of CAD/CAM systems, including additive manufacturing (3D printing) and artificial intelligence, highlighting both their opportunities and limitations. This session bridges foundational principles with modern strategies to help clinicians and educators navigate the digital transformation of dentistry while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Objectives

1. Define clinical excellence in digital dentistry within the context of clinician-led, patient-centered care.
2. Identify the impact of digital workflows on diagnosis, treatment planning, efficiency, access to care, and patient experience in academic and private practice settings.
3. Explain the role of vertical integration of digital dentistry from simulation and preclinical education through clinical practice.
4. Describe current and emerging applications of CAD/CAM systems, including additive manufacturing (3D printing) and artificial intelligence, and their appropriate clinical use and limitations.
5. Recognize leadership and change-management strategies required to implement and sustain digital transformation in dental education and clinical practice.

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Dental Sleep Medicine from A to Z: Screening, Testing, Treatment, and Long-Term Success

Presented by Dr. Suzanne Thai, DDS, DABDSM, DASBA, DIAOS

Lecture Overview

This comprehensive lecture provides a step-by-step guide to dental sleep medicine from initial screening to successful treatment outcomes. Attendees will learn how to recognize clinical signs of sleep-disordered breathing, understand sleep testing options, interpret key elements of sleep studies including AHI, RDI, oxygen desaturation, and CPAP intolerance, and determine appropriate treatment pathways. Oral appliance therapy protocols, patient selection, consultation structure, oral examination, bite registration, appliance selection, digital scanning, titration, follow-up care, side-effect management, adjunctive therapies, physician collaboration, insurance documentation, Medicare considerations, and long-term patient success will also be discussed.

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Event Schedule

8:30 AM ~ Check-in

9:00 AM ~ Opening Ceremony

9:15 AM ~ Dr. Suzanne Thai - Dental Sleep Medicine From A to Z: Screening, Testing, Treatment, and Long-Term Success

11:15 AM ~ Networking & Exhibitor Time

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ~ Lunch Break

1:00 PM ~ Dr. Thompson - Redefining Clinical Excellence in the Digital Age of Dentistry

3:00 PM ~ Closing Remarks

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Presenter(s)

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
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- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Course Refund Policy
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Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

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Time (Central Time Zone)

Check-in: 8:30 AM
Program time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Location

UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Campus Auditorium
8403 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Tuition

• Individual: $100

(Use supercode “hollers2026”, without quotation marks, during registration for free tuition. Please note that this code is case sensitive.)

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Credit

Hours: 4

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Specialty/AGD Code

• 550 - Practice Management
• 770 - Self-Improvement
• 710 - Sleep Medicine

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Please note that, for this course, you may not change an in-person registration choice to a webinar registration. Once you have registered in person, please understand that you are committed to that choice.

When choosing webinar attendance, understand that you must attend the webinar session in its full duration, without disconnections, in order to receive CE. Any individual who misses any portion of course time, for any session, will be ineligible for CE. Change of registration (for example, changing your registration from a webinar attendance to an in-person attendance), will incur an administrative fee. To request a change, email us at smile@uthscsa.edu with the full course title, course dates, and your name.

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Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session for the full duration, you forfeit your CE. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu or call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday - Friday.

Live Interactive Webinar

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Register for Free!
Use supercode “hollers2026”, without quotation marks, during registration for free tuition. Please note that this code is case sensitive.

Read This Before Registering!
Please note that, for this course, you may not change an in-person registration choice to a webinar registration. Once you have registered in person, please understand that you are committed to that choice.

When choosing webinar attendance, understand that you must attend the webinar session in its full duration, without disconnections, in order to receive CE. Any individual who misses any portion of course time, for any session, will be ineligible for CE. Change of registration (for example, changing your registration from a webinar attendance to an in-person attendance), will incur an administrative fee. To request a change, email us at smile@uthscsa.edu with the full course title, course dates, and your name.

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