Fall Conference 2025

November 3
- November 4, 2025
Location

Texarkana Convention Center

Address

4610 Cowhorn Creek Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503

Join us on Nov 3-4 in Texarkana at the Texarkana Convention Center!

We are excited to have Dr. Jacob Dent as this year’s keynote speaker.
Dr. Jacob Dent is an outside the box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 22 years and a multi practice owner, Dr. Dent has built a successful career treating patients of all ages and disabilities in a non-conventional way using desensitization. 
Dr. Dent is a fellow of Academy of Dentistry International, clinical director for Special Olympics Special Smiles, Co-founder of  Dental Desensitization Systems.  Dr. Dent is married to his wife Jennifer,  father to his daughter Jayden, and son Ethan, who has Autism. 
As a professional speaker, Dr. Dent has given presentations and workshops around the country for the past 9 years to dental professionals, health care providers, students, and families.

Learn more at: https://www.specialneedswarriordoc.com

Hotel Information

The conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn attached to the Texarkana Convention Center. The last day to use the hotel registration is October 12th.

Agenda

Day 1 Schedule

The Battle for Oral Health: Training Caregivers to Become Special Needs Warriors 

November 3rd

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9:15 am

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10:30 am

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MAIN
Dr. Jacob Dent
Dentist DDS
Dentists of Lake Charles

The Legal Side of Leading: FMLA, ADA, and Workplace Conduct

November 3rd

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10:45 am

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11:45 am

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MAIN
J.W. Bramlett
Administrative Services Director/Civil Service Director
City of Texarkana, Texas

Federal Policy, Local Impact

November 3rd

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12:45 pm

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1:15 pm

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MAIN
Lydia Dawson
VP of Government Relations
ANCOR

Artificial Intelligence & the Law: A Dangerous Promise

November 3rd

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1:15 pm

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2:15 pm

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MAIN
Cliff McKinney
Attorney
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC

ADDT, EIDT, Incident Reporting, Criminal Background Check 

November 3rd

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2:30 pm

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3:30 pm

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MAIN
Lee R. Honorable, J.D.
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
Office of Performance and Engagement

PASSE Panel Discussion

November 3rd

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3:30 pm

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4:30 pm

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MAIN
Stacie Williams
Director of Care Coordination
Care Source
Courtney Slack
Senior Director of Utilization Management
Empower Healthcare
Christie Green
Senior Director of Care Coordination for the IDD and Complex Care Population
Empower Healthcare
Lauren Grounds
Senior Director of Medical Management Operations
Arkansas Total Care
Brittany Davis
Director of Provider Relationships
Summit Community Care

Day 2 Schedule

Little Bits of Good:  Finding Hope and Impact in the Everyday Work of Service

November 4th

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8:30 am

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9:30 am

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MAIN
Dr. Jenny Walker
Executive Director
Leadership Texarkana

Waiver: Regulations Updates, Licenses, Q&A

November 4th

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9:30 am

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10:30 am

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MAIN
Lynn Davenport
Program Manager
DHS

DDS Director Updates

November 4th

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10:45 am

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12:00 pm

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MAIN
Jennifer Brezée
Director
DDS

Speakers

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Lydia Dawson
VP of Government Relations
ANCOR
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Dr. Jenny Walker
Executive Director
Leadership Texarkana
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Lee R. Honorable, J.D.
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
Office of Performance and Engagement
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Brittany Davis
Director of Provider Relationships
Summit Community Care
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Lauren Grounds
Senior Director of Medical Management Operations
Arkansas Total Care
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Christie Green
Senior Director of Care Coordination for the IDD and Complex Care Population
Empower Healthcare
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Courtney Slack
Senior Director of Utilization Management
Empower Healthcare
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Stacie Williams
Director of Care Coordination
Care Source
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Dr. Jacob Dent
Dentist DDS
Dentists of Lake Charles
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Lynn Davenport
Program Manager
DHS
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Jennifer Brezée
Director
DDS
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J.W. Bramlett
Administrative Services Director/Civil Service Director
City of Texarkana, Texas
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Cliff McKinney
Attorney
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC