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This whole event began because Townies Sameer "socalsam" Puri and Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal wanted to meet. After interacting frequently on the message boards of Dentaltown.com, the two dentists, who live on opposite coasts, decided to meet face to face. Thinking other Townies might want to physically meet their fellow colleagues and message board contributors as well, they organized Townie Meeting, an annual get-together where dentists can socialize, earn CE credits and experience what Vegas has to offer. 2011 is the ninth official Townie Meeting, and you're invited (Townie or not)!

Registration:
Choose one of three ways to register – online, fax or by telephone.
  • Register online by visiting www.towniemeeting.com. Click "Registration and Venue" on the top menu then select "Register Online."
  • Fax Registration Form 2011 TM (available online) to 919- 890-0342; or
  • Call 866-336-8696 to register by telephone.
Tuition:
  • Dentists and Associates: $1,495
  • Hygienists: $849
  • Staff/Spouse/Lab Tech: $649
  • Social Only: $199
  • Dental Student: $499
*Register 10 or more doctors or staff and receive a 10 percent discount.

Accommodation
  • Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Book by calling 866-227-5944 or by following the link on www.towniemeeting.com
  • Rate: $189/night; Use code: SCTOW1
Exhibit Hall:
From Dentaltown to CareCredit, and Sirona to Millennium, from Keller and New Patient's, Inc., to 1-800-Dentist and AMD Lasers – they will be all there. Come rub elbows with the reps from your favorite products and equipment… and with those from your favorite magazine and Web site!

Wednesday, May 4, 8 a.m-5 p.m.
Pre-register and check online for meeting times. Certification courses incur additional costs.

Certifications/Workshops:
  • NTI Workshop Dr. Jim Boyd
  • Six-Month Smiles Certification Dr. Ryan Swain
  • Dental Marketing Summit with New Patients, Inc.
Thursday, May 5, 8 a.m-5 p.m.
General Session:
Keynote Speakers:
  • Virtues of Profitable Dentistry
    Dr. Howard Farran
  • 3D Dentistry for the General Practice
    Drs. Sameer Puri and Tarun Agarwal
  • The Hottest Topics in Dentistry Today
    Dr. Louis Malcmacher
  • Evergreen Revenue "The Secret to Success"
    Dr. Bruce Baird
  • Laser Periodontal Pocket Therapy
    Dr. Raymond Yukna
  • Win Big in Your Practice, Avoid Patient Roulette
    Ms. Sandy Pardue
Friday, May 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and
Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions:
Breakout sessions include the following categories: Clinical, Implant, CEREC, Hygiene and Team Check online for meeting times.
  • Practice Breakaway Dr. Scott Leune
  • NPI Marketing Summit
    Mark Dilatush and Howie Horrocks
  • Posterior Composites
    Dr. Ronald Jackson
  • Botox and Dental Fillers for Everyday Dental Practice
    Dr. Louis Malcmacher
  • So You Want to Place Implants?
    Dr. Michael Scoles
  • Software and Hardware Updates for 2011
    Dr. Sameer Puri
  • Marketing Yourself for Success in Your Hygiene Career
    Christine Hovliaras
  • Profiting from the Changes in Dental Insurance
    Dr. Udell Webb
  • Fractures, Failures and Other Things to Avoid
    Dr. John Nosti
  • Photography
    Dr. Chip Payet
  • 25 Tips to Improve your CEREC Experience
    Dr. Richard Rosenblatt
  • Periodontal Microsurgery and Endoscopy
    Dr. John Kwan
  • Continuing to Care – A Team Approach to Successful
    Ortholic Therapy Dr. Michael Melkers
  • Deep Bleaching – Solving All Whitening Frustrations
    Dr. Rod Kurthy
  • Immediate Implant Treatment
    Dr. Uday Reebye
  • TBD
    Dr. Armen Mirzayan
  • Take My Bad Breath Away
    Trisha O'Hehir, RDH
  • Sink or Swim: Are You Waiting for the Wave or Riding It?
    Sarah Cottingham, RDH
  • Successful Practices Don't Happen By Accident
    Dr. Rhonda Savage
  • Seven Deadly Sins in Implant Dentistry
    Dr. Jason Luchtefeld
  • Digital Impressioning Introductions
    Dr. David Juliani
  • Winning Strategies in Case Presentation
    Jenn Robertson
  • TBD
    Dr. Barry Glassman
  • Financial Planning
    MERCER
  • Single Tooth Implants – Completely 3D
    Dr. Neal Patel
  • Human Subtle Energy: A New Paradigm for Healing
    Albert Frydman
  • Extractions Can Be Fun!
    Dr. Tommy Murph
  • Guide to Buying a Practice
    Tim Lott, CPA, and Jason Wood
  • 3D Imaging and CT-Guided Implant Dentistry
    Dr. Jay Reznick
  • CEREC Advanced and Beyond – A Look Toward the Future
    Dr. Mike Skramstad
  • The Power of a Team
    Sandy Pardue

Social Events:
Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 4, 6-8 p.m.
If you arrive Wednesday, join us for wine and cheese. Meet with other early-arriving Townies and pick up your registration materials to avoid waiting in long lines for the materials on Thursday morning.
*Sponsored by CareCredit

Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 4, 12 p.m. buses leave; 1 p.m. tee off
Play 18 holes with the other Townies who escape the office early to get a round in before dark. Fee includes golf round, cart fee, round-trip bus ride, lunch and prizes.
Cost: $200, requires pre-registration

Opening Party: Cinco de Mayo
Thursday, May 5, 7-10 p.m.
Caesars Palace Pool
Dress up, catch up and party it up with your fellow Townies at this bash to begin the meeting. Complimentary beer, wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
*Sponsored by Townie Meeting & Millennium Dental Technologies

Happy Hour
Friday, May 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
Immediately after the last lecture on Friday, all attendees are invited to the Exhibit Hall for happy hour. Beer, wine, soft drinks and bar snacks will be served.
*Sponsored by AMD Lasers

Sirona Poker Tournament
First Round – Friday, May 6, 12:30 p.m.
Championship Round – Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Do you have a poker face? Prove it at the Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament.
Cost: $250, requires pre-registration

Closing Beer Bash & Giveaways
Saturday, May 7, 12 p.m.
All attendees will be given a card to get stamped at each booth. Once the card is full they will be entered into the drawing for one of many prizes – including an Apple MacBook, iPad and iPod. Must be present to win.

For more information regarding the Townie Meeting, visit www.towniemeeting.com or e-mail Leslie Hollaway at info@towniemeeting.com.

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