SEA TO SKY DENTAL SEMINARS

DR. BILL ROBBINS - Failures and Lessons in 50 years of Prosthodontics
2026-01-23 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | TERMINAL CITY CLUB, 837 W Hastings St,, VANCOUVER, British Columbia, V6C 1B6, Canada
“A 50 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE – MY FAILURES AND LESSONS LEARNED”

J. William Robbins, D.D.S., M.A., maintains a full-time private practice and is Clinical Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1973. He completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Middle East, China, and Africa.

He co-authored a textbook, Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry– A Contemporary Approach, which is published by Quintessence and is in its 4th Edition. He recently co-authored a new textbook, Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, which is also published by Quintessence. He has won several awards including the Presidential Teaching Award at the University of Texas Health Science Center, the 2002 Texas Dentist of the Year Award, the 2003 Honorary Thaddeus V. Weclew Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the 2010 Soul Schluger Award given by the Seattle Study Club, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry 2015 President’s Award, and the 2016 Academy of Operative Dentistry Award of Excellence. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

It has been said: “Success is a poor teacher.” In this presentation Dr. Robbins will show failures of his cases and lessons that he has learned in the past 50 years. Dr. Robbins will discuss several areas with possible solutions to failures that he has experienced.

This dynamic, full-spectrum session will review complex clinical and communication challenges at the intersection of restorative dentistry, diagnosis, and interdisciplinary care.

Topics include evidence-based decision making about whether to save or extract compromised teeth, contemporary considerations for post-and-core use, and the ongoing challenges of dentin bonding–especially when restoring subgingival margins in both anterior and posterior regions.

We will also discuss the often-overlooked clinical clues tied to supracrestal attachment (biologic width), treatment options for worn lower incisors, and the esthetic and functional considerations of implants in the anterior maxilla. Communication takes center stage with strategies for effective case presentation based on personality types, improved team collaboration, and critical conversations with orthodontists during pre-bonding planning.

The session concludes with diagnostic pitfalls that clinicians face -including a look at Global Diagnosis-and a demonstration of how Digital Smile Design (DSD) can elevate treatment planning and patient engagement.

DEREK SALISBURY - A Firefighter's Guide to Office Emergencies
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn North Vancouver, 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 2H5, Canada
RAPID RESPONSE: A FIREFIGHTER’S TECHNICAL GUIDE TO OFFICEEMERGENCIES

Derek Salisbury is a career firefighter, paramedic, and hazardous materials technician whose team works closely dealing with clandestine labs in B.C. His companies, Firemedix and Firestorm, teach B.C. firefighters and entry level paramedics. Derek is the official first aid trainer for the Vancouver Canucks and is author of a first aid program for Cavalia Odysseo and the B.C. Provincial Football Association.

This engaging session explores the realities of unexpected situations that can arise in dental practice – from unusual patient presentations to emergencies you may not have been trained for. With his comprehensive background and wide experience in emergency training for first responders and professional sports teams, Derek brings real-world experience to the dental setting. He will share practical strategies to help dental teams stay calm, confident, and prepared when faced with the unexpected.

PRESENTATIONS BY STUDY CLUB ADVISORS
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn North Vancouver, 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 2H5, Canada
There will be a wide range of topics from multiple fields of dentistry including endodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and others. Our trusted advisors will present a series of compelling cases, offering insights into clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and outcomes. We also encourage members to bring their own cases for group discussion¾whether you are seeking input on a challenging case or sharing a recent success or failure, your contribution adds value to our collective learning. Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and deepen your clinical knowledge in a supportive, interactive environment. Join us for an engaging evening of learning and collaboration.

DR. STEPHEN CHU - Treatment Planning for Complex Cases Involving Dental Implants and Natural Teeth
2026-05-01 08:00 - 16:00 | TERMINAL CITY CLUB, 837 W Hastings St,, VANCOUVER, British Columbia, V6C 1B6, Canada
Dr. Chu received his doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984 and his master’s degree in restorative dentistry and certificate in post-graduate Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1986.

He subsequently obtained his dental technician certification in dental ceramics in 1996 and ASMDT status in 1998 at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD). He is the former Director of the Continuing Education in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry at NYUCD. He is a Former Adjunct Clinical Professor at NYUCD in the departments of

Learning objectives:

Know when to save or extract a tooth.

Know when to save or remove and ailing implant.

Know when it is proper to place implants into immediate sockets both in the esthetic zone and molars.

Understand the proper surgical and restorative integration for ultimate esthetic success.

Know when to use the patient’s own tissue or find a restorative solution with pink ceramics.

Synopsis:The treatment planning of complex cases requires the highest level of knowledge and skill of the treating team. It is an orchestration of procedures including proper sequencing and timing that makes the difference. An envisionment of the final case before starting is required to know where the goal of treatment will be directed. This, in conjunction with the patient’s needs and clinical situation comprise the decision-making process for what is the best treatment for the patient. Problems facing the team such as, which teeth to save or extract, should implants be placed immediately or in a delayed protocol, should multiple implants be placed in the aesthetic zone, when and how to include orthodontics if needed for sight development, should pink ceramic be used or should ridge augmentation be performed, should the case be splinted or broken up into separate bridges or individual teeth, how to provisionalize the case throughout treatment, and when to immediate load cases versus do a serial extraction case? These concerns will be addressed in this interdisciplinary approach to our most challenging cases.

CE Hours: 7 hours

Sponsor: The BC Comprehensive Dental Treatment Seminar

YEAR END DINNER
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00
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