Shoot for the moon & land at the beach
October 10th - 11th
Apollo Saturn V Space Exhibit
Cape Canaveral, FL
Reach for the stars at the 7th Annual Mother of Pearls Conference, hosted at the Kennedy Space Center, just 45 minutes from Orlando.
Tour the NASA rocket gallery on your way to world-class speakers, interactive sessions, and another legendary Friday Night Pearls Party.
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MOPC 2025 will feature an engaging two-day schedule packed with insightful sessions, hands-on learning, and industry-leading speakers.
- Daily Sessions: 9 am - 6 pm covering clinical techniques, business strategies, and industry innovations.
- Friday Night Pearls Party: 6pm - 9pm at the Apollo Saturn V Space Exhibit, featuring dinner, open bar, live music from RELAPSE, & exclusive networking.
- Tour NASA: Receive a Visitor Space Center Ticket with your registration, valid within five days of the event. Explore the Kennedy Space Center before check-in or after the conference.
- Check-in Early: Beat the crowd and check in early on Thursday at the Courtyard Marriott Titusville, making Friday morning seamless.
Speakers
Dr. Chris Teeters
Dr. Brian Anderson
Dr. Grant Collins
Dr. Kyle Fagala
Dr. Andy Sarpotdar
Dr. Bill Layman
Dr. David Lowe
Dr. Farah Kar
Dr. Chris Teeters
Dr. Brian Anderson
Dr. Grant Collins
Dr. Kyle Fagala
Dr. Andy Sarpotdar
Dr. Bill Layman
Dr. David Lowe
Dr. Farah Kar
EMCEEs
Dino Watt
Michelle Shimmin
Testimonials
Orthodontic Pearls Podcast
Private Practice Orthodontists Drs. Chris Teeters, Andy Sarpotdar, and Brian Anderson discuss with notable guests tips and tricks to improve your clinic, business, and life.
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Entertainment
RELAPSE
Friday Night Pearls Party Included:
The Wild Wild Best!
Join us with your team and colleagues for the Mother of all House Parties at Dr. Teeters’ 3 Acre Mountaintop Property for a delicious Tex Mex Dinner, Open Bar, Casino Games, Mechanical Bull Riding, Smokeless Fire Pit, Western Games, Rope Climb Challenge, DJ, and 2 Hours of Live Music from the all-orthodontist band, RELAPSE! Party bus shuttle services will be provided.
RELAPSE consists of the following practicing Orthodontists:
- Dr. Akash Pandya - Vocals
- Dr. Douglas R. Shaw - Vocals
- Dr. Jacquee Schieck - Bass, Vocals
- Dr. Chris Teeters - Guitars, Vocals
- Dr. Kyle Fagala - Drums, Vocals
- Dr. Brian Anderson - Keyboards
THE BITESTRAIGHT BOYS
What more could your team want than to see a gathering of the most handsome men in orthodontics sing and dance in a boy band?
The BiteStraight Boys feature Drs. Andy Sarpotdar, Maz Moshiri, Doug Shaw, Akash Pandya and Brian Anderson. Get ready for an evening of fun and nostalgia as this gathering of talent perform songs from the 90’s boy band era.
Where to Stay
There are several nearby hotels available for your convenience. You can book directly with your preferred hotel, and we recommend driving or taking an Uber to reach the Kennedy Space Center for the event.
Getting to Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral is conveniently located 45 minutes from Orlando and easily accessible via multiple routes.
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) – The region’s largest airport, offering extensive domestic and international flights.
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) – A smaller airport with regional flight options.
- Driving Directions: Easily reached via FL-528 E (Beachline Expressway), leading directly to Kennedy Space Center.
To access the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, enter through the "Crawler" entrance on Space Commerce Way. Do not use the former SR405 entrance, as it is no longer accessible.
From Cocoa Beach: Take State Road 528 west, exit 49 for SR3 toward Merritt Island/Kennedy Space Center, then turn north onto SR3 and continue for 8 miles.
Turn left onto Space Commerce Way and follow for 1.5 miles—the Visitor Complex entrance is on the right.
From Orlando: Travel east on SR50 for approximately 50 miles. After passing I-95, turn right onto SR405 and follow signs for 10 miles. Turn right onto Space Commerce Way, drive 1.2 miles, and the entrance will be on the left.
Attendees must present their yellow admission ticket at the entrance turnstiles. The event venue is located inside the Center for Space Education—after entering, walk through the Rocket Garden, past the Gateway building, and follow the path to the CSE entrance.
Make sure to park in Lot 4, using the provided digital or printed parking pass at the entry plaza.
Experience MOPC at the Kennedy Space Center
MOPC 2025 takes place at the Kennedy Space Center, an iconic site for space exploration and the only orthodontic conference held in a working space launch facility. Your conference registration includes a 5-day admission ticket, allowing you to explore the Space Center before or after event days.
When you arrive and pass through the gates, you'll walk through the Rocket Garden, where you'll see real rockets built for past missions. The Saturn V Rocket Party takes you past the Vehicle Assembly Building, the world’s largest single-story building, where NASA assembles spacecraft before launch.
Download the Kennedy Space Center and Launch Coast apps for real-time launch alerts and event updates.
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