Boots, Bugs, and Biofilm 2026 Live Event
Boots, Bugs, and Biofilm: The Ultimate Team Edition
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. Boots, Bugs & Biofilm is designed for dental teams seeking practical, evidence-based protocols that improve patient outcomes, not just theory.
🎟 Ticket Options — Built for Every Role on the Team
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esigned for the clinical team — dentists, hygienists, and assistants who want to elevate their perio game.
Two unforgettable days of hands-on, high-energy CE that blend science, strategy, and real-world implementation.
Earn 12 live CE hours while mastering Precision Periodontal Therapy workflows, confident communication, and systems you can use Monday morning.
🎁 Includes access to the BBB Swag Bar — build your own tote + trucker hat with Nashville flair! -
For the front-office pros who keep it all running.
Learn how to support confident case conversations, streamline scheduling, and strengthen your team’s communication systems — all while enjoying the BBB Swag Bar fun.
💛 You may not need CE, but you’re the glue that holds the practice together.
📅 April 17–18, 2026 • Homewood Suites by Hilton Vanderbilt • Nashville, TN (Event is at the hotel)
🎓 12 Live CE Hours | Hands-On Team Training | Southern Sparkle Included
This is more than a CE course—it’s an opportunity to rediscover your passion, ignite your impact, and elevate your entire practice.
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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.
Implants
Implant-related periodontal risk and infection considerations, including the role of biofilm, inflammation, and oral-systemic health in implant success and long-term outcomes.
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!
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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!
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🥞 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
Meet Your Speaker
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Jennifer Seider, RDH, is a pioneer in the field of salivary diagnostics and the creator of MicrobeLinkDX®. Her groundbreaking work implementing DNA-PCR technology to identify pathogenic activity in periodontal disease has fueled her passion for oral and total body health.
Jennifer is an expert in advanced dental practices and uses her extensive knowledge and platform to educate teams on the importance of identifying the 11microbes™ bacterial test. By using cutting-edge technology, MicrobeLinkDX® can detect bacteria linked to serious diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and pre-term birth.
Jennifer's mission is to empower clinicians to provide the highest level of care to their patients and bridge the gap between oral and systemic health.
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Tosha Kozloski, RDH, is the founder of TOSH (Teaching Oral Systemic Health), where she helps dental practices transform hygiene departments into thriving, profitable parts of the business. By modernizing protocols and building systems that get results, she empowers teams to provide better care while significantly increasing revenue.
I partner with dental teams to update outdated systems and implement science-driven protocols that match today’s understanding of oral disease. The result: streamlined workflows, higher treatment acceptance, and a hygiene department that consistently grows production. Because science moves forward, our protocols should too.
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Dr. Sanders, is a Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon serving as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. She graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2014 and completed residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Boston Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in foot and ankle advanced reconstructive surgery at University Hospitals in Chardon, Ohio.
In addition, she completed a mini-fellowship in external fixation at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Kurgan, Russia.
Over the last several years, she has given numerous lectures and presentations on innovative surgical techniques, emphasizing limb salvage and reconstructive surgery nationally and internationally. She is board certified in foot and rearfoot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Her clinical and research interests include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, limb salvage techniques including external fixation, sports medicine, pediatrics, trauma, multi-disciplinary medicine, oral-systemic health, and medical education.
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Meet Sarah, a seasoned dental professional with an extensive career and a unique focus on periodontal disease. Throughout her journey in dentistry, Sarah has navigated various aspects of the field but found noticeable gaps in periodontal care, which almost led her away from the profession. It was a transformative CE course that reshaped her perspective on periodontal disease, sparking a newfound passion for dental hygiene.
Inspired by her experience, Sarah has incorporated advanced tools into her practice, including a hygiene microscope, salivary diagnostics, GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy), and laser therapy. With this advanced skill set, she has shifted her focus to health-centered hygiene, empowering her patients to prevent and even reverse chronic diseases. Sarah's dedication to enhancing periodontal care and promoting overall health reflects her commitment to elevating the standard of dental practice.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Vanderbilt • Nashville, TN
Stay where the event happens
2400 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
After a two days of learning, connection, and fun, retreat to your own private suite designed with relaxation in mind. We’ve secured exclusive block pricing for our event guests—so you can enjoy extra comfort at a special rate.
King Suite – Sleeps 4
King Suite offers a spacious retreat with a plush king bed and additional sleeping accommodations for up to four guests. (1 King bed + pull out sofa bed). Enjoy modern amenities, cozy living areas, and the perfect blend of style and convenience.
Queen Suite – Sleeps 6
Ideal for families or larger groups, the Queen Suite is both beautiful and functional. With two queen beds, a pull out sofa bed, and generous living space, this suite comfortably sleeps up to six. Relax in the warm, inviting décor, recharge in the restful bedrooms, and make the most of your stay.
