The Academy of General Dentistry Announces a Monster of a Speaker
Internet entrepreneur Jeff Taylor named keynote speaker of AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
CHICAGO (April 16, 2010) – The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has named Internet entrepreneur Jeff Taylor as the keynote speaker of the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, which will be held in New Orleans from July 8 to 11. Taylor, founder of the globally recognized employment Web site Monster.com, will speak on Friday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to noon.
“We are thrilled to host Mr. Taylor as this year’s keynote speaker,” says AGD President David F. Halpern, DMD, FAGD. “His enthusiasm and talent have made him a great leader and businessman who can motivate those around him to achieve both professional and personal goals.”
Taylor’s address to meeting attendees will include topics such as social networking, the power of the consumer, and becoming the CEO of your own life. He will also speak about how attendees can balance the practice of dentistry and run a successful business at the same time.
As the founder of Monster.com, Taylor forever changed the way in which the world networks and builds careers. His “monster idea” has grown into the world’s leading online career Web site and serves nearly 30 million visitors monthly. A big-picture entrepreneur, Taylor again harnessed the power of the Internet by launching Eons.com, an innovative media company challenging a generation of baby boomers and seniors to live the fullest life possible.
Additionally, Taylor is the co-author of the books Monster Careers: How to Land the Job of Your Life; Monster Careers: Interviewing: Master the Moment That Gets You the Job; and Monster Careers: Networking: Make the Connections That Make Your Career.
“Mr. Taylor’s keynote speech is just one of the many valuable takeaways that attendees will enjoy at this year’s meeting,” says Dr. Halpern. “The annual meeting always offers attendees multiple chances to learn, and Iearning how to improve their practices is invaluable.”
Additional highlights for attendees at this year’s annual meeting include:
· The latest dental innovations in products, technology and services from more than 200 exhibitors in the AGD Exhibit Hall.
· The AGD/AGD Foundation Outreach Program, which will provide donated dental services to the underserved populations of New Orleans, at the Louisiana State University Dental School Clinic.
· The second-annual AGD Foundation Fun Run/Walk 5K benefiting Special Olympics Special Smiles™.
· The vibrant cuisine, music and rich history of theBig Easy, including an event on Saturday, July 10, at Mardi Gras World, a beloved New Orleans attraction overlooking the Mississippi River.
Members and nonmembers of the AGD can reduce participation costs by registering for the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits before June 15, 2010. Registration is free for all dental students, residents and recent graduates.
To learn more about the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits or to register, visit www.agd.org/neworleans.
To request a headshot of Jeff Taylor, please contact media@agd.org.
About the Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the second-largest dental association in the United States, and it is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists. More than 772,000 persons are employed directly in the field of dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. For more information about the AGD, please visit www.agd.org.