Boots, Bugs, and Biofilm 2026 Live Event

Boots, Bugs, and Biofilm: A Full-Team Approach to Elevated Care

Join us for an immersive experience designed for the entire dental team—dentists, hygienists, and team members—who are ready to move beyond conventional approaches. Learn how to implement our ready-to-use Precision Periodontal Therapy protocols, ensuring your practice operates with seamless systems that drive optimal patient outcomes.

This isn’t just another hygiene event—this is a full-practice transformation. You’ll leave with a refreshed sense of purpose and a clear understanding of dentistry’s vital role in whole-body health.

✅ 12 LIVE CE credits
✅ Hands-on learning and real-world implementation
✅ Proven protocols to elevate patient care and practice success

📅 April 17-18, 2026 | Nashville, TN
💰 Conference Fee: $795/ person

This is more than a CE course—it’s an opportunity to rediscover your passion, ignite your impact, and elevate your entire practice. Gather your team and be part of something bigger!

  • Precision Periodontal Therapy: Full-Team Implementation

    Periodontal Protocols

    Take the guesswork out of periodontal care with our ready-to-use Precision Periodontal Therapy protocols. From coding and workflows to follow-ups and recare intervals, we’ll help you build a seamless system. Plus, we’ll break down timing and scheduling strategies to optimize both patient outcomes and practice efficiency.

    Mouth-Body Connection

    Discover how oral health directly impacts systemic health and what the latest research reveals about periodontal infections as a medical concern. Equip your team with the knowledge to communicate these connections effectively and elevate your whole-health approach to care.

    Targeted Approach

    Gain the tools to accurately diagnose and treat periodontal disease with precision. Learn how to integrate cutting-edge protocols that enhance patient outcomes, increase treatment acceptance, and drive practice profitability.

    Strengths & Strategies

    We’ll identify your team’s strengths and provide customized verbal strategies to ensure confident, patient-centered communication. Master the language of diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and financial arrangements in a way that aligns with your unique communication style.

    Verbal Skills & Scripts

    Transform complex conversations into clear, impactful discussions that patients can understand. Learn verbal techniques that improve treatment acceptance and long-term compliance, leading to healthier, more engaged patients.

    Case Studies

    See real-world applications of these strategies in action. We’ll break down case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of comprehensive periodontal protocols, helping you refine your approach and boost confidence in treatment planning.

    Hands-On Happy Hour

    🥂 Enjoy refreshments while getting hands-on experience with:

    • Microscopy 🦠

    • MicrobeLinkDx® 🧪

    • Perio Protect Trays® 🦷

    Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to periodontal care and elevate your entire practice!

  • Periodontal Protocols

    Revamp your periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning with proven systems designed for seamless implementation and optimal results. Learn how to develop a whole-health strategy, accurately identify periodontal conditions, and navigate coding with confidence to maximize reimbursement.

    Treatment Acceptance

    Master the art of case presentation and increase patient buy-in with communication techniques that align with your team’s strengths. Learn how to frame treatment recommendations in a way that resonates with patients and leads to higher acceptance rates.

    Let’s Build Your Plan

    With expert guidance, your team will customize and refine your periodontal systems and protocols—so you leave with a ready-to-implement blueprint that integrates seamlessly into your workflow starting Monday!

    This is more than just a CE course—it’s a hands-on, full-practice transformation. Be ready to take action!

  • 🥞 Breakfast
    The Homewood Suites by Hilton offers a complimentary breakfast to overnight guests.

    🌮 Lunch
    Friday we will be providing a Fajita Fiesta.

    🍡 Snacks
    We’ve got you covered with all day healthy snacks, coffee, water, and tea.

    🍲 Dinner
    Nashville has a huge selection of restaurants only short walk from the hotel and many more downtown (1.5 miles away).

    Nashville’s new “Food Assembly Hall” is fabulous with more than a dozen restaurants, including live music, and tasty drinks. No reservations needed.

    *Advance dinner reservations are ideal for most sit down restaurants Fri-Sat. www.opentable.com

The Program