Greetings!

We invite you to participate in our tenth year of the Delaware Valley Study Club. Events will be held monthly from October 2025 through June 2026. The Delaware Valley Study Club is committed to providing dentists and dental hygienists with the highest level of continuing education, while building relationships amongst peers in the dental field.

Presented to you is the 2025-2026 curriculum. The goal in developing our program is to promote and advance interdisciplinary treatment planning as the foundation of ideal, and comprehensive care for our patients. This experience will motivate the clinician to learn more and do more for their patients and profession. The tuition for the year is $495 for dentists, and $295 for dental hygienists. This fee includes all meals, drinks and CEU’s in an elegant and comfortable environment.

Please fill out the attached registration form and submit it with the tuition payment made to the Delaware Valley Study Club by October 09, 2025. Please mail the payment to the address below:

Delaware Valley Study Club 
Attention: Kathleen Cripps, Study Club Coordinator
26 S. Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.

Warm Regards,

Michael A. Bianchi, D.D.S and Andrew L. Kanter, D.M.D
Study Club Directors
Delaware Valley Study Club
610-888-2183

Curriculum 2025-2026

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/ Dinner)

Refresher Training for X-ray Equipment Operators

Thomas P. Nordone, DMD

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Course Background and Objectives:

Pa Code, Section 221/11(b) requires that dentist and their staff (those that are involved with x-ray procedures) maintain CE in radiation safety, biological effects of radiation, quality assurance and quality control. These regulations carry the full weight of the law and can be enforced by DEP inspectors. The DEP's training guide states that one way for dentists and their staff to be in compliance with the regulation is by obtaining two contact hours of CE every four years.

Course Description:

1. Review the science of radiation and radioactive exposures
2. Review the biological effects of radiation
3. Review the basic principles of radiation protection and safety
4. Review the basic principles in minimizing radiation doses
5. Review acceptable medical indications for imaging procedure

Learning Objectives:

To provide two contact hours of continuing education in the review of the science and effects of radiation as mandated by the Department of Environmental Protection. The reviewed information is taken directly from the DEP website and covers the principles of radiation protection and safety as well as indications for imaging procedures.

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

The Restorative Side of Full Arch Implant Prosthetics with Tilted Implants: Conventional Technique and New Protocols in the Digital Era

David Roemo, DDS, MS, PhD

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
Radnor Valley Country Club
555 Sproul Road
Villanova, PA

Description:

This lecture is tailored for general dentists and specialists seeking to expand their knowledge of the latest techniques in full-arch implant prostheses with immediate function. A thorough diagnosis and evaluation of patients eligible for full-arch treatment is essential for prosthetically driven implant planning and for ensuring effective communication with the surgical team. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the restorative options available for edentulous patients, including the advantages and limitations of each approach. Step-by step restorative protocols-both conventional and technology driven will be demonstrated through clinical case presentations, covering the delivery of both immediate and definitive prostheses.

Topics Covered:

• Principles of full-arch immediate implant prostheses
• Overview of surgical protocols for full-arch implant treatments
• Immediate and definitive prostheses: analog and fully digital workflows

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

Bone Grafting: Materials, Methods & Clinical Decision Making

Jason Huffman, DDS

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Course Description:

Discussion of bone grafting options and techniques for the dental professional. Including what patients should know and expect.

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, January 08, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

Parts, Pieces, Chemistry & Compatibility-Dental Hygiene Considerations for Implant Maintenance
(Wine Tasting Event)

Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: Nobel Biocare
2CEU

Location:
Radnor Country Club
555 Sproul Road
Villanova, PA

Description:

It is now 40 years since professor Branemark introduced his research on osseointegration to the dental community. Dental Implants provide our patients with successful long-term restorative solutions for function, comfort, and aesthetics. Today, Dental Hygienists are seeing more patients with dental implants. Implant manufacturers have introduced new implant designs, implant surfaces, and surface chemistry that affect biocompatibility and maintenance protocols. Therefore, there is a concern if what we are using to reduce the peri-implant inflammation may negatively affect the biocompatibility of the implant surface and the implant's long-term success. This class will review dental implant component materials and design and the biological compatibility of commonly used instruments, technology and therapeutic materials

Objectives:

• Review history of osseointegration and dental implant therapy
• Identify dental implant components for single tooth and full arch treatment concept
• Review of maintenance protocols for prevention of Peri-Implantitus
• Identify home care products and techniques safe for implant maintenance

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

To Be Announced

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: Nobel Biocare
2CEU

Location:
Radnor Country Club
555 Sproul Road
Villanova, PA

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

To PE or Not to PE

Sean M. Wild, BA

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Description:

This course explores the critical question facing many Dental Practices today: whether to pursue a sale to private equity or remain privately held by strengthening internal management. Participants will gain a clear understanding of benefits, risks, and long-term implications of private equity transaction- including financial upside, operational support, and potential loss of autonomy. In contrast, the course will highlight practical management solutions that allow practices to retain ownership while improving efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to evaluate which path best aligns with their goals, values and vision for the future of their practice.

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, April 09, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

Behavioral Science in Practice: Preventing & Managing Chronic Health Conditions for Oral & Systemic Well-Being

Eugene, Dunne, PHD.

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
Radnor Country Club
555 Sproul Road
Villanova, PA

Description:

Dr. Eugene M. Dunne directs the Behavioral Sciences at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. As a clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based behavior change and communication strategies, Dr. Dunne will discuss how oral health clinicians can work effectively with their patients to impact health behavior. This session will explore how behavioral science can be applied to prevent and manage chronic health conditions, with a focus on the critical connection between oral and systemic well-being. Participants will gain practical strategies to promote healthier behaviors, improve patient engagement, and support long-term health management. By integrating evidence-based behavioral approaches into care, providers can enhance both oral and overall health outcomes while addressing the root causes of chronic disease.

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

Dental Implant Occlusion and Biomechanics

Dan Moore, DMD

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: Nobel Biocare
2CEU

Location:
1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Description:

The biomechanics and occlusal principles of dental implant restorations are completely different from natural teeth. The long-term success of dental implant restorations relies in large part on thorough treatment. This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of dental implant occlusion and biomechanics. These topics will include treatment planning for single implant crowns, removable implant prosthesis, and full arch fixed restorations.

DVSC MEMBERS

Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:00PM – 8:30PM
(6:00pm Registration/Dinner)

Head and Neck Infections

Andrew Miller, DMD, MD

Participants: DVSC Members
Sponsored by: PAOMS
2CEU

Location:
1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Description:

Comprehensive review of head and neck infections, focusing on anatomy of fascial planes and potential spaces for infection. Discussion will include clinical presentation and treatment of oral maxillofacial infections, including the danger signs associated with potential airway compromise. Review will also include antibiotic treatment in head and neck infections, including some changes in bacterial resistance.

SPONSORS:

Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry has designated the Delaware Valley Study Club as an approved program provider for continuing education.