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AGD Meeting Preview DENTAL TRIBUNE | July 201110A The Academy of General Dentist- ry (AGD) will hold its 59th Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego July 27-31, Wednesday through Sun- day, at the San Diego Convention Center. The exhibit hall will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. “This meeting is your destina- tion for top-notch continuing educa- tion,” says AGD President Dr. Fares M. Elias. “With first-rate speakers, extensive lecture and participation courses and quality exhibitors, AGD 2011 Annual Meeting and Exhibits in San Diego will offer you the excel- lent education and distinctive expe- riences you have come to expect.” For the first time in AGD his- tory, dentist registrants will receive access to up to 80 hours of recorded continuing education free with their AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits registration. Meeting highlights Dr. J. Craig Venter, the pioneer sci- entific researcher who uncovered the sequence of the human genome in 2001, is the 2011 AGD Keynote Speaker. Other highlights of the meeting include the following: Welcome Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday You’re invited to enjoy foods and entertainment that reflect the San Diego culture during an event that offers attendees, friends and fam- ily a first look at the breaking new technologies and products available to general dentists today. The Wel- come Reception will feature cash bars, hors d’oevres and entertain- ment alongside the best products in the profession from dental manufac- turers, suppliers, labs and service providers. AGD Convocation 3:30 p.m. Saturday Everyone is invited to share in the camaraderie as the AGD honors the incredible accomplishments of the 2011 class of Fellows, Masters and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) recipients at the AGD Convocation Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Saturday Night Celebration 6:30 p.m. Saturday Take to the water for an unforget- table evening that all AGD Annual Meeting and Exhibits attendees will treasure, while also celebrating the 2011 class of Fellows, Masters, and Lifelong Learning and Service Rec- ognition recipients. Cruise aboard San Diego’s newest and most mag- nificent vessel and enjoy the finest in dining, entertainment, and luxu- ry. Guests will enjoy cocktails and a delicious meal, featuring the finest California cuisine. The scenic tour will include panoramic views of glit- tering San Diego skyline, as well as close-up views of historic San Diego landmarks. Musical entertainment will provide the perfect backdrop to what is sure to be a magical evening on the bay. AGD Foundation Fun Run/Walk 5K Fundraiser 6:30 a.m. Saturday Enjoy scenic downtown San Diego with an invigorating run or walk through some of the city’s most picturesque settings. The route will take you along the bay and through winding park paths in Embarcadero Park and nearby attractions, includ- ing charming Seaport Village. Spend time with family, brainstorm with a colleague, or just get outdoors for a little exercise. Educational Program The AGD meeting will offer a com- prehensive educational program, offering attendees the opportunity to learn and grow. Featured courses include the following: • Thursday and Friday: Acad- emy of Laser Dentistry – Lasers in Dentistry: A Two-Day Standard Pro- ficiency Course, presented by Rob- ert A. Convissar, DDS, FAGD; Omar Kassam, BDS, LDS, RCS; and Shelly Kassam, BDS, LDS, RCS. • Friday: Maximizing Material Performance for Direct Composite Placement, presented by Mark Latta, DMD, MS. • Friday: Creating Solutions With Nano Hybrid Composite Crowns in Less Than an Hour, Presented by Mark I. Malterud, DDS, MAGD • Saturday: A Hands-on Approach to Diagosis and Treatment Planning of the Geriatric or “Special” Needs Patient, presented by Eric Shapira, DDS, MAGD, MA, MHA. Exhibit Hall The exhibit hall will offer meeting attendees the opportunity to view the latest in products and technol- ogy. Hourse for the exhibit hall are as follows: • Thursday: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (All Attendee Welcome Reception from 5 to 7 p.m.) • Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (dedi- cated hours from noon to 2 p.m.) • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ded- icated hours from noon to 2 p.m.) “From sandy beaches to exciting nightlife, family-friendly attractions to exquisite dining, the AGD Annual Meeting and Exhibits in San Diego is one meeting you and your family will want to go to,” Elias says. “Let’s go to a place where the temperature always hovers around 70 degrees, where the sun is always shining, and where we can take advantage of all AGD Annual Meet- ing and Exhibits has to offer.” DT AGD to hold its annual meeting in San Diego San Diego is packed with world-famous fun activities and exciting attractions for kids, adults-the whole family. Here are some of the biggest attratcions: SeaWorld San Diego seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sandiego Come celebrate the wonders of the sea at SeaWorld San Diego. Expe- rience the all-new Shamu show, One Ocean, and thrilling rides like Journey To Atlantis. Get up-close to beluga whales, polar bears, sharks and penguins. And experience the amazing world of the sea turtle in the brand-new Turtle Reef. San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org The San Diego Zoo is more than a zoo: it is a sanctuary for thousands of animals, a landscape of rare plants from all climates and a living class- room that entertains as well as educates. Learn about animals that lived in Southern California 12,000 years ago and meet their living counterparts at The Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey. The new 7.5-acre multispecies habitat features elephants, California condors, jaguars and more and offers guests insight about the Zoo’s con- servation efforts to protect wildlife from becoming extinct like the mam- moth and saber-toothed cat. LEGOLAND California www.legoland.com LEGOLAND California Resort is growing, and there’s a lot to expe- rience. The World’s First LEGOLAND Water Park has seven slides, a 45-foot LEGO tower and the unique Build-A-Raft river. LEGOLAND Cali- fornia is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. And right next to LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium is the perfect way to introduce children to the wonders of the aquatic world. San Diego beaches www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5 The beach is more than a boundary dividing land from sea, more than a place to swim or sunbathe. In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people’s lives. For some, the mere memory of a mid-summer sunset melting into the Pacific is reward enough. Others have a more intimate relationship with the sea: surfing and sailing, biking and running, swimming and diving along San Diego’s many coastal beaches and bays. (Source: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau) Things to do in San Diego