ALD Cancels Annual Conference Due to Coronavirus

Posted: March 16, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), recently announced that the 27th annual conference and exhibition, which was scheduled to take place April 2–4 at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, cannot be held due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Our annual conference is international in scope and in light of the global pandemic, international travel bans and President Trump’s recent declaration of a national emergency, the ALD Board of Directors made this difficult decision. Adhering to CDC and WHO recommendations and supporting the health and safety of our members and guests is our top priority,” said ALD executive director, Gail Siminovsky, CAE,

The ALD is now preparing for its next conference, scheduled for April 8–10 2021, in Alexandria, Virginia. Preliminary information will be available on the ALD website in the next few weeks. 

In the meantime, the ALD is making every effort to accommodate everyone registered to participate in this year’s conference. For example:

This year’s attendees will have the option for a full refund or to apply ALD 2020 tuition to next year’s conference.
ALD 2020 speakers will have an opportunity to present during ALD 2021 and participate in a webinar in 2020.
Exhibitors for ALD 2020 will have the option of exhibiting at ALD 2021 at no additional charge.

“Not holding this year’s conference was a difficult decision for the ALD Board of Directors,” said Siminovsky. “So many people worked incredibly hard to develop and plan for ALD’s global meeting this year. We are all confident that ALD 2021 will raise the bar of laser education and training.” 
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