# Women in Oral Health Summit ![audience in a darkened auditorium](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_5_4__480x385/public/2026-10/0056_1114_HSDM_056.JPG?itok=Bv3YyJeQ) #### calendar\_today Date and Time **April 15 - April 17, 2027** All day #### pin\_drop Location **Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston** [ Register arrow\_circle\_right ](https://cvent.me/4v1Oel) ## Advance your expertise through leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence The Women in Oral Health Summit brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, and leaders for three days of learning, professional growth, and connection. Explore emerging ideas in leadership and innovation, advance your clinical skills through expert-led education, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues across oral health. *While this program highlights women in oral health, it is open and welcoming to all continuing education learners.* --- ### Choose your program experience Join us for the complete three-day experience or select the program that best aligns with your professional interests. The Leadership & Innovation Summit explores career advancement and emerging ideas, while the Hands-On Clinical Intensive offers advanced clinical education and practical learning opportunities. ### Women in Oral Health FULL SUMMIT EXPERIENCE | April 15–17, 2027 Experience the full program, combining visionary leadership and innovation with hands-on clinical mastery for a transformative experience designed to elevate your impact in oral health. **EARLY BIRD RATE** *(through 12/15/26)* - Professional: $2,200 - Student or resident: $1,500\* **REGULAR RATE** - Professional: $2,500 - Student or resident: $1,700\* **CE credit** 16.5 CE credits ![two women conversing](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-10/0115_1115_HSDM_115.JPG?itok=iasBl5Wf) [### Leadership & Innovation Summit ](#pt_1)Day 1 | THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Explore the ideas, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of women’s leadership and oral health. **EARLY BIRD RATE** *(through 12/15/26)* - Professional: $400 - Student or resident: $200\* **REGULAR RATE** - Professional: $500 - Student or resident: $250\* **CE credit** 6.5 CE credits [**LEARN MORE →**](#pt_1) ![3 women in conversation with HSDM in background](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-10/0035_1115_HSDM_035%20%281%29.JPG?itok=Yobsd2ir) [### Hands-On Clinical Intensive ](#pt_2)Day 2-3 | FRIDAY–SATURDAY, APRIL 16–17 Build clinical knowledge and practical skills through advanced education and limited-enrollment, hands-on workshops. **EARLY BIRD RATE** *(through 12/15/26)* - Professional: $2,000 - Student or resident: $1,350\* **REGULAR RATE** - Professional: $2,300 - Student or resident: $1,650\* **CE credit** 10 CE credits [**LEARN MORE →**](#pt_2) ![clinicians working on a patient](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-08/IMPLANT-sq.jpg?h=d2136115&itok=hYU3TA-P) *\*Discounted student and resident registration for the Hands-On Clinical Intensive is limited and subject to availability. Eligibility verification may be required. Space in the Hands-On Clinical Intensive is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.* ### Why attend? Gain fresh perspectives, strengthen your skills, and build connections that extend beyond the Summit. - **Learn from leading voices** in dentistry, research, innovation, and health care. - **Advance your career** through insights into leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. - **Strengthen clinical expertise** through expert-led education and hands-on workshops. - **Build meaningful connections** with colleagues, mentors, and leaders from across oral health. ![female clinician instructing male student](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-10/c90eeb97-ed70-4c8f-ba74-38da006b0a33.png?itok=MUvNYn51) ### Who should attend? The Summit welcomes professionals and trainees at every career stage, including practicing dentists, specialists, researchers, educators, students, residents, and emerging leaders. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your clinical expertise, explore new opportunities, or connect with peers, you'll find valuable opportunities to learn and engage. **All are welcome, including colleagues and allies committed to advancing oral health.** ![hands-on](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-10/IMG_0909.JPG?h=afd29999&itok=CDG39Dow) ## Leadership & Innovation Summit — Day 1 ### Thursday, April 15, 2027 | 6.5 CE Credits Explore the ideas, experiences, and innovations shaping the future of leadership and oral health. Hear from accomplished professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain insights to support your professional growth. #### Program highlights: - Leadership strategies and pathways to career advancement - Mentorship, allyship, and opportunities for professional growth - Research, entrepreneurship, and innovation in oral health - Conversations and connections with leaders across the profession ## Hands-On Clinical Intensive — Days 2–3 ### Friday–Saturday, April 16–17, 2027 | 10 CE Credits Advance your clinical expertise through two days of expert-led education and hands-on learning. Explore evolving approaches to restorative and surgical dentistry, then put key techniques into practice with guidance from experienced faculty. #### Program highlights: - Clinical insights from nationally and internationally recognized experts - Advanced techniques in restorative and implant dentistry - Faculty-guided, hands-on workshops - Practical approaches and skills to apply in clinical practice NETWORKING RECEPTION ### Wine Tasting: Raise a Glass to Connection Raise a glass to connection and community at a special reception presented in collaboration with the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD). Join fellow attendees and speakers for an evening of conversation and a curated wine tasting led by Migen Hasanaj of Carpe Vinum, featuring the stories and characteristics behind each selection. **Location:** UMass Club, Boston **Time:** 7–8:30 p.m. *The reception is part of the Summit experience.* ![Wine Tasting](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-10/AdobeStock_110650463.jpeg?h=ac56b4e1&itok=PQbH9g2R) ## Explore the program schedule Plan your Summit experience with a detailed look at session times, speakers, clinical workshops, and networking opportunities across all three days. [ View the schedule arrow\_forward ](#schedule) ## Full program schedule Explore three days of leadership, innovation, and hands-on clinical education. View the detailed schedule for session times, speakers, workshops, and special events. ### Day 1 | Thursday, April 15 — Leadership & Innovation Summit expand\_more ### Thursday, April 15, 2027 | Leadership & Innovation Summit SortTimeSessionSpeaker(s) / Location7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast and registration — 8:30–9:15 a.m. *Navigating the Leadership Landscape: How Women Succeed* Dr. Magda Feres 9:15–10 a.m. *Navigating the Leadership Landscape: How Women Succeed* *to be announced* 10–10:30 a.m. Coffee break — 10:30–11:15 a.m. *Navigating the Leadership Landscape: How Women Succeed* Dr. Flavia Teles 11:15 a.m.–noon Leadership panel Drs. Magda Feres, Janice Lee, and Flavia Teles Noon–1 p.m. Lunch — 1–1:30 p.m. *Translating Innovation into Impact in Oral Health* Dr. Victoria Sampson 1:30–2:30 p.m. Harvard Innovation Labs / HSDM Research Bella Tate, Lizzy Nevins, Drs. Anita Nasseri, Betty Ben Dor, and Cami Tussie* 2:30–3 p.m. Coffee break — 3–3:30 p.m. *Allyship and Impact: Pathways for Women’s Advancement* Dean William V. Giannobile 3:30–4 p.m. *Allyship and Impact: Pathways for Women’s Advancement* Dr. Lisa Simon 4–4:30 p.m. *Allyship and Impact: Pathways for Women’s Advancement* Dr. Zerita Buchanan 4:30–5 p.m. Allyship and Impact panel Dean William V. Giannobile, Drs. Lisa Simon and Zerita Buchanan 6:30–7 p.m. AAWD presentation Dr. Roya Zandparsa 7–8:30 p.m. Wine Tasting & Networking Migen Hassen | UMass Club ### Day 2 | Friday, April 16 — Hands-On Clinical Intensive expand\_more ### Friday, April 16, 2027 | Hands-On Clinical Intensive — Day 1 SortTimeSessionSpeaker(s) / Location7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast — 8:30–9:30 a.m. Keynote Dr. Mia Geisinger 9:30–10:30 a.m. Clinical session Dr. Reena Wadia 10:30–11 a.m. Coffee break — 11 a.m.–noon Clinical session Dr. Henriette Lerner* Noon–1 p.m. Lunch — 1–2 p.m. Clinical session Dr. Maria-Elisa Galarraga* or Dr. Larissa Steigmann 2–4 p.m. **Clinical Mastery: Surgical Track Hands-On Workshop** Implant Site Development: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) Dr. Jessica Latimer and Dr. Corinthia Wilkerson* Root Lounge ### Day 3 | Saturday, April 17 — Hands-On Clinical Intensive expand\_more ### Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Hands-On Clinical Intensive — Day 2 SortTimeSessionSpeaker(s) / Location7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast and registration — 8:30–9:30 a.m. Clinical session Dr. Melanie Silvestrini 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. **Clinical Mastery: Restorative Track Hands-On Workshop** Jihyeon Kim, PCLC 12:30–1 p.m. Lunch and refreshments Lobby 1–2 p.m. Certificate ceremony and group photo — ## Put your skills into practice Take your learning beyond the lecture hall with immersive, faculty-led workshops focused on advanced restorative and surgical techniques. Practice clinical approaches, refine your skills, and gain practical insights to bring back to your patients. HANDS-ON WORKSHOP | RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY ### Mastering Anterior Interproximal Micro-Esthetics Learn advanced direct composite techniques with Dr. Jihyon Kim, including shaping, contouring, polishing, and managing challenging interproximal esthetic spaces. Participants will: - Practice systematic discing and contouring techniques. - Refine natural emergence profiles and seamless transitions. - Explore approaches to managing black triangles. - Develop techniques applicable to everyday clinical practice. ![Clinicians with masks surrounding a patient in a chair](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-10/IMG_0755.JPG?itok=bHkd-CMm) HANDS-ON WORKSHOP | IMPLANT DENTISTRY ### Predictable Implant Site Development with Guided Bone Regeneration Join Drs. Jessica Latimer and Corinthia Wilkerson for an immersive workshop using pig jaw models to practice techniques essential to successful implant site development. Participants will: - Practice flap design and tension-free closure. - Explore graft selection and regenerative biologics. - Apply membrane adaptation and fixation techniques. - Refine suturing and wound-closure strategies. - Practice the complete GBR workflow with faculty guidance. ![Female dentist working on a patient](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-10/Dentist_female.png?h=b2fe983a&itok=NolymX9o) ## Ready to join us? Be part of three days of learning, innovation, and connection at the Women in Oral Health Summit. Choose the complete Summit experience or register for the individual program that best fits your interests and professional goals. **Early bird registration ends December 15, 2026.** [ Register today! arrow\_forward ](https://cvent.me/4v1Oel) ## Course directors [### Magda Feres ](/people/magda-feres) [Magda\_Feres@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:Magda_Feres@hsdm.harvard.edu)Chair of the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity ![Dr. Magda Feres](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/dental/files/feres_headshot.jpg?itok=ixEgP6Rf) [### Jessica Latimer ](/people/jessica-latimer)Lecturer on Oral Medicine Infection and Immunity ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-03/Jessica%20Latimer%20headshot.jpg?itok=VlbRqRzL) ## Meet our speakers Learn from distinguished leaders, clinicians, researchers, educators, and innovators who are shaping the future of oral health. Summit speakers will share perspectives and expertise spanning leadership, professional advancement, allyship, implant and regenerative dentistry, and biorestorative esthetic dentistry. Sort ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-04/Buchanan_headshot.jpg?itok=0VMjbtLv) [**Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan**](/node/1597096/#buchanan) *Board of Fellows Havard School of Dental Medicine* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-04/Geisinger_headshot.jpg?itok=1RIDuWa-) [**Dr. Mia L. Geisinger**](/node/1597096/#geisinger) *University of Alabama at Birmingham* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-06/giannobile.jpg?itok=v3NgA4Jy) [**Dean William Giannobile**](/people/wiliam-v-giannobile "William V. Giannobile") *Harvard School of Dental Medicine* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-06/kim%20headshot.jpg?itok=nd-1JokM) [**Dr. Jihyon Kim**](/node/1597096/#kim) *Private practice* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-04/headshot2.jpg?itok=IKJG3OR5) [**Dr. Corinthia Richardson**](/node/1597096/#richardson) *Private practice* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-04/Sampson-headshot.jpg?itok=ANZqS4og) [**Dr. Victoria Sampson**](/node/1597096/#sampson) *Clinical Advisory Board, Harvard School of Dental Medicine* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-06/Silvestrini-headshot.jpg?itok=SjQdQdlt) [**Dr. Melanie Silvestrini**](/node/1597096/#silvestrini) *Private practice* ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/2026-04/teles-headshot.jpg?itok=9uKAV5Zi) [**Dr. Flavia Teles**](/node/1597096/#teles) *University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine* ## FAQs ### What is included with registration? expand\_more Registration includes admission to the sessions associated with the selected registration option, scheduled meals and refreshments, program materials, and eligible continuing education activities. The Full Summit Experience includes programming from Thursday, April 15, through Saturday, April 17, 2027. Participation in hands-on activities is limited to individuals registered for the Clinical Mastery Intensive. ### Are meals and refreshments included? expand\_more Breakfast, lunch, and scheduled coffee breaks are included as indicated in the program schedule. The Leadership & Innovation Summit also includes the evening Sip in Sisterhood program. ### What should I know about the hands-on workshops? expand\_more Hands-on workshops are included with registration for the Clinical Mastery Intensive. Enrollment is limited to support focused instruction and interaction with faculty. Participants will receive additional information about workshop requirements, materials, attire, and preparation before the program. ### What is the cancellation policy? expand\_more Registration is subject to HSDM Continuing Education learner, registration, and cancellation policies. ### Will the schedule or faculty change? expand\_more The program schedule, session topics, locations, and participating faculty are subject to change. Select faculty and speakers are still being confirmed. ## Questions? For questions about the Women in Oral Health Summit, registration, accessibility, or program participation, contact HSDM Continuing Education Office. [ Email the team arrow\_forward ](mailto:HSDM_CE@hsdm.harvard.edu) See also:- [ Homepage ](/home-page/homepage) - [ In-Person ](/event-categories/person) Save: [ Add to calendar calendar\_today ](https://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/node/1596866/event-feed.ics) Copy link link