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Join the world wide congress series on oral wellness. Welcome to the Era of Oral Wellness: The GBT Summit Comes to San Diego On Friday, September 25, dental professionals from across the globe will gather in San Diego for the GBT Summit 2026, a full day dedicated to the future of prevention, minimally invasive care, and Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). Since 2020, EMS's global GBT Summit series has welcomed more than 8,600 dental professionals worldwide, creating a community committed to advancing patient-centered care through education, innovation, and clinical excellence. Hosted by Karen Davis, the day begins with a welcome that sets the stage for the sessions ahead and reminds attendees that something in dentistry is ready to change. The scientific program opens with Dr. Parag Kachalia, who explores how artificial intelligence is transforming diagnosis by uncovering disease earlier and supporting better clinical decision-making in his keynote, "From Hidden Disease to Clear Insight… How AI is Transforming Dental Diagnosis." After a networking break and live GBT demonstrations, Melissa Obrotka takes the stage with "No More Ignored Advice: How to Get Patients to Listen, Care, and Act," sharing evidence-based communication strategies that help clinicians improve patient understanding, increase treatment acceptance, and inspire lasting behavior change. Next, Kevin Lopez presents "Intentional Oral Hygiene Education: Homecare with a Purpose," offering practical approaches to making homecare recommendations more personalized, meaningful, and effective.

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