Laser Conference Announces ADA President to Address General Session in April
January 12, 2010 – Coral Springs, FL - The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) welcomes Keynote Speaker, Dr. Ron Tankersley, ADA President to the Academy of Laser Dentistry 17th Annual Conference April 14-17, 2010, Dentistry at the D O R A L GOLF RESORT & SPA, Miami, Florida.
Academy of Laser Dentistry's 17th Annual Conference
ALD 2010: LASERS IN DENTISTRY, Changing with the speed of light!
April 14-17, 2010
Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Miami, Fl
ALD Toll Free 1-877-527-3776
http://www.laserdentistry.org/ald2010Miami/
20-25 CEU’s ADA CERP
Pre-Conference & Certification Programs – April 13-14
Conference and Vendor Exhibition – April 15-17
Dentistry: Where We Are Headed in the New Decade?
Keynote Speaker: Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S., ADA President
Dr. Ron Tankersley, will address the General Session on Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Miami. Dr. Tankersley will share his perspective on Dentistry in the Next Decade. As a practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, Virginia, and ADA president, Dr. Tankersley is a leading advocate for oral health.
“We are so pleased to have Dr. Tankersley address our general session”, said Dr. Scott Benjamin, ALD’s General and Scientific Sessions Committee Chair for the 17th Annual Conference. “Dr. Tankersley’s address will undoubtedly embrace the theme of our meeting and add a prominent message about the challenges we all face together to be exceptional dentists for our patients. This timely message is of extreme importance to all health care professionals.”
20-25 CEUs Continuing Education Credits
Approximately 25 CEU’s are offered throughout the meeting. The Academy of Laser Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider and an AGD Accepted National Sponsor (FAGD/MAGD Credit).
• The Changing Face of Dentistry
• The Dental Practice Model of the Future that Exists Today: The Maximum Utilization of the Entire Dental Team
• How do I choose my first or my next laser? Which laser is best for me?
• Tips and Techniques for Clinical Laser Applications in Daily Practice
o Soft Tissue and Periodontology; Hard Tissue; Cosmetic Dentistry and the Integration of Technology; Science & Research; Oral Surgery; Endodontics; Diagnostics; Photobiomdulation
• High Power, High Fluence or Hype? Advanced presentation and discussion
• ROI - Medical and Dental Insurance Coding
• Hygiene Applications for Auxiliaries - Seminars and Hands-on Participation Courses
• Dr. Eugene Seidner Student Scholarship Program
ALD 2010 promises a dynamic educational program including:
• Daily General & Scientific Sessions
• Daily Seminars & Hands-on Participation Courses
• User Group Meetings AMD Lasers Picasso, Biolase Waterlase MD & EzLase, GPT Spectra Lutronic, Hoya DioDent Micro & VersaWave, Ivoclar Odyssey & Navigator, Lares Powerlase, Sirona SIROLaser, Technology 4 Medicine Fox Diode, ZAP/ Discus Styla Microlaser
• Beginner & Advanced Hygiene
• Beginner & Advanced Laser Clinics
• Afternoon 2-hour Participation Courses
• Interactive Discussion Forums
• Table Clinics & Poster Discussion Sessions
• Exhibit Hall Browsing and Purchasing
• Fellowship and Mastership Induction Ceremony
• President's Reception and Awards Ceremony
• Spouse and Guest Events
• An Evening of Music and Comedy with John Charles, Entertainment Magazine’s Entertainer of the Year
• An Evening to experience South Beach Nightlife in person!
• Golf for the Golf Enthusiast – Golf the Doral’s famous Blue Monster Course and the Great White Course!
To further enhance the Academy’s mission of improving the health and well being of patients through the proper use of laser technology, ALD continues to foster dialogue and build community among its members and dental organizations, educational institutions, researchers, industry representatives and others. ALD actively collaborates with the ADA, AGD, AACD, AAID, Laser Institute of America, ADHA, and many other dental organizations and state boards in providing a balanced educational experience for dental practitioners.
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) founded in 1993 is an international organization of clinicians, academicians, researchers and industry partners devoted to clinical education, research, and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of dental laser technology.
Academy of Laser Dentistry - A world of difference in dental laser education and certification.
Where?
Surrounded by green fairways and shimmering water, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, is an oasis of luxury in the South Florida sun. Guest rooms and suites situated in intimate lodges near the main clubhouse, around the resort’s 650 beautiful tropical acres, and in the serene surroundings of The Spa at Doral reflect the colors, beauty, and relaxed ambiance of South Florida's natural landscape. Home of the World Golf Championships and a PGA Tour site for 45 years, every great name in golf has had a moment of personal triumph on The Blue Monster.
ALD will provide motor coach service with a varying departure and return schedule on Friday night. You can leave the driving to us and explore South Beach nightlife, enjoy dinner at any of the many restaurants and people-watch to your hearts content. South Beach in Miami offers interesting nightlife worth experiencing!
Who Should Attend?
Whether a novice or experienced practitioner in any dental discipline including dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, office staff, industry representative, university faculty, or governmental professional, ALD will have programming relevant to your professional every day needs and experiences.
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is an international organization devoted to laser dentistry and includes clinicians, academicians and researchers in all laser wavelengths. The Academy is devoted to clinical education, research, and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of dental laser technology. ALD was founded in 1993, with the merging of the International Academy of Laser Dentistry, the North American Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry.
For more information about ALD 2010 Miami:
Gail Siminovsky, CAE, Executive Director
http://www.laserdentistry.org/ald2010Miami/
Phone 954-346-3776 x 202