Meet Dr. Schlam · 0:53
“It's not about the teeth. It's about what the teeth let you do.”
I.
Art and science, in equal measure.
Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Schlam completed her undergraduate studies in science and art, then chose dentistry because it turned out to be the perfect combination of both.
Prosthodontics, the specialty involved with replacing missing parts of the oral cavity, proved to be the pinnacle of artistic rehabilitation in dentistry. She completed three additional years of training after dental school to become a specialist. During her residency she completed research on patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes of implant prosthetics and gained extensive experience in both the surgical placement and the restoration of dental implants.
II.
Service, then the Pacific Northwest.
After her residency, she joined her husband as an active-duty Army officer, providing dental rehabilitations to many deserving soldiers of the Armed Forces. During her training she also completed a dental mission trip, and she continues to enjoy giving back through dentistry.
Her family requested to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest, and she practiced prosthodontics in the Seattle area before being drawn to Bend for its sunshine, mountain activities and, most importantly, its special community.
III.
Outside the studio.
Dr. Schlam spends most of her time exploring the outdoors and sharing her love of nature with her husband and two young children. She keeps her artistic side alive through abstract painting and sculptural design.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you restore your confidence with a beautiful smile.
Credentials
Trained for exactly this.
A prosthodontist is one of 12 recognized dental specialists. Dr. Schlam's path runs from chemistry to dental school to a three-year specialty residency, a master's degree and the U.S. Army.
Undergraduate
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Dental school
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)
Specialty residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certificate in Prosthodontics · Master of Science in Oral Biology
Service
United States Army
Active-duty prosthodontist
Practice designation
Straumann Digital Excellence Center
Bend Prosthodontics
Memberships
American College of Prosthodontists · American Dental Association · ITI
Educator & speaker
A clinician, and a teacher.
Prosthodontist · Spear Education Resident Faculty · U.S. Army Veteran · Founder of Bend Prosthodontics. Dr. Schlam lectures across the country and around the world on digital, full-arch and interdisciplinary prosthodontics, sharing what she practices with clinicians everywhere.
On stages worldwide
Mykonos, GreeceFull Arch Summit
International Esthetic DaysAlgarve, Portugal
Straumann · Digital workflowsFull-arch lecture
Straumann ProTalk · Ep. 24From Analog to Aligned
From Bend to Portugal, to Mykonos, and back.
Recent lectures, podcasts and workshops.
Mykonos, GreeceFull Arch Summit
International Esthetic DaysAlgarve, Portugal
Straumann · Digital workflowsFull-arch lecture
Straumann ProTalk · Ep. 24From Analog to Aligned
Four core talks
Tailored to the room.
01
From Analog to Aligned
Why digital workflows change every conversation in your operatory.
Study clubs · Society meetings · Corporate teams02
Rehabilitation Over Replacement
The ethics, biomechanics and case selection of full-arch implant therapy.
Implant programs · OMFS audiences · AAOMS03
The Human Side of Digital
Communicating complexity to patients without losing them.
Practice teams · Hygienists · Front-office training04
Building the Interdisciplinary Case
When the prosthodontist quarterbacks the surgical, ortho and lab workflow.
Specialist groups · Interdisciplinary panelsUpcoming
Full calendar on drkimschlam.comWhere to hear her next.
Oct 15–17, 2026Scottsdale, AZ
The Leadership Thread · Moonshot Annual MeetingFeatured speaker, alongside James Clear
Featured
Dec 3–5, 2026Chicago, IL
AAOMS Dental Implant Conference“Implant Truth Wars: what we think we know vs. what the data show”
Stage
Jan 14–16, 2027Marco Island, FL
Seattle Study Club Symposium
Stage
Mar 11–13, 2027San Diego, CA
Academy of Osseointegration · Annual Meeting
Stage
Apr 7–10, 2027Orlando, FL
Spear Summit
Faculty
May 6–10, 2027Milan, Italy
ITI World Symposium
Stage
May 13–15, 2027Anaheim, CA
CDA Anaheim8-hour lecture
Stage
Recent
2026 · Full Arch Summit · Mykonos, Greece
2025 · International Esthetic Days · Algarve, Portugal
2025 · Straumann Full-Arch Symposium
2025 · Straumann Andover · Excel Celtics Experience · Andover, MA
2025 · ITI Napa · Napa, CA
2025 · Academy of Osseointegration
2025 · Spear Summit
2025 · Chicago Lab Day · Straumann · Chicago, IL
2025 · Advanced Perio · Implants for a Lifetime
Ongoing · Spear Education · Resident Faculty · Scottsdale, AZ
Podcasts
On the record.
Implant Dentistry Is Moving Forward. Patient Information Is Being Left Behind.ID2 Dental Podcast · Oct 22, 2026
Rethinking Full-Arch Implant TherapyDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert · 2026
From Analog to Aligned · Ep. 24Straumann ProTalk, Clinical Edition · 2026
Guest appearanceDr. Shahin Safarian LIVE SHOW · 2026
Events · podcasts · day to day
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Behind the scenes from the studio, the lectern and the trail.
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