Gary C. Sherman, D.M.D.

Dr. Gary Sherman’s incredible lifelong journey from congenital valve disorder through heart transplant candidacy Presentation Summary: This is the whole story (through today…..) with all the unpredictable surprises, excruciating pain, marvelous ecstasy, wonderful relationships , extraordinary people, remarkable innovation and invaluable lessons learned along the way. I don’t hold anything back in this full-day of learning, interaction and entertainment. We will all be exhausted at day’s end…in a good way!

“What we must know about the dental disease – heart disease relationship – TODAY.” Presentation Summary: This presentation focuses on the dentist’s role in treating the cardiac patient, studies and research on the relationship between diseases of the mouth and heart disease and the dentist-patient relationship. A day of illuminating and cutting-edge details and examples will be combined with important practical suggestions to help make all who attend “the one to see” in his or her community!

– An important and empowering discussion about the challenges of recognizing heart disease in women. Presentation Summary: In this captivating discussion we uncover the prevailing issues on why heart disease is often misdiagnosed in women.How are the symptoms of heart disease different in women than in men? How can heart disease be prevented? Why do physicians have difficulty making the diagnosis? We explore these questions and more from the viewpoint of “someone” who has been entrenched in the treatment of heart disease for two decades.