CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2010 – There’s still time to register and gain
firsthand knowledge of the latest products, technologies and techniques in
dentistry at the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 151st Annual Session
and World Marketplace Exhibition. <http://www.ada.org/345.aspx>
It takes place Oct. 9 – Oct. 12 at the Orlando (Fla.) Orange County
Convention Center.
The
ADA Annual Session offers attendees the choice of more than 245 relevant and
topical continuing education courses, with more than 50% of lecture courses
offered free with registration
Advance registration discounts,
benefits only available through Sept. 10.
In addition to discounts, those
who register
<http://www.ada.org/2452.aspx>
by Sept. 10 also will receive their
registration materials in the mail prior to the meeting and won't have to wait
in line on-site to pick them up. Through Sept. 23, attendees can still book at
an ADA official hotel and get the best available room rates and complimentary
shuttle transportation to the Orange County Convention Center.
Those who miss the Sept. 10 early registration deadline can still register
online through Oct. 11, but must pick up their badge and tickets upon arrival
at the Orange County Convention Center, South Building, exhibit level.
The
World Marketplace Exhibition
The World Marketplace Exhibition,
which opens Saturday and lasts through Monday from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
provides dental professionals a full three days to view and compare dentistry's
latest products and services at over 500 exhibiting companies. Attendees also can earn up to 24 hours of free
continuing education credit in the ADA’s LOC. The ADA's LOC (where registered
attendees can learn, optimize and connect) will feature 51,000 square feet of
high tech dentistry demonstrations and continuing education.
Free continuing education offered
on Exhibit Floor
Registrants can earn free CE on the exhibit floor <http://www.ada.org/2455.aspx#the_loc>
while experiencing the latest technology
on the market and learning how it can enhance your ability to effectively
diagnose and treat patients. The 2010 LOC will feature:
·
Laser Pavilion: Gain hands-on experience
with a variety of dental lasers.
·
Competition Hub: Learn from your peers
while viewing the results of four professional competitions held exclusively at
the Annual Session.
·
Technology Expo: Representatives from Pride
Institute will explain how to build a business model, implement effective
marketing plans, effectively utilize social media and more, followed by the
opportunity to try out the latest dental technology.
·
3-D Imaging Center: Compare the
functionality of 3-D imaging equipment from leading manufacturers and learn how
this technology can enhance your ability to treat your patients.
ADA new product launch program
Some two dozen companies will launch new
products and services at the Annual Session. Look in the World Marketplace section of the Official
Guide for a list of these companies and visit their booths on the exhibit
floor. You can also review the products at the New Product Showcase in
the 2200 aisle. Participating companies include the following: Acteon North
America, Bisco Dental Products, CareCredit, ChaseHealthAdvance, Dental Sharing,
DentalVibe, Dentatus USA Ltd., Dentrix-Henry Schein Practice Solutions,
DENTSPLY Caulk, DENTSPLY Professional, Gendex, Glidewell Laboratories, Isolite
Systems, Kerr, Novalar Pharmaceuticals Inc., Instrumentarium/Sordex,
Invisalign, Pentron Clinical Technologies, Schick Technologies, Septodont,
Sirona Dental Systems, SS White, and Voco America Inc.
While in the ADA World Marketplace,
registrants can also pick up a free tote bag; play the Super Sweepstakes for a
chance to win daily prizes, a trip to Las Vegas or up to $5,000; save money
with the ADA Coupon Book; have a souvenir photo taken; watch the creation of a
sand sculpture; enjoy a fast and convenient lunch at one of the two exhibit
hall restaurants and enjoy free ice cream at the exhibit hall closing party
Oct. 11, from 3:30-5 p.m.
For
more information on the ADA World Marketplace, log on to www.ada.org/goto/session
<http://www.ada.org/goto/session>
.