Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

DENTAL TRIBUNE | September 2011 ADA Meeting Preview 15A AD Here’s just one of countless sched- uling decisions facing you at the upcoming 2011 American Dental Association (ADA) Annual Session: See if Chumlee, one of the “Pawn Stars” from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, will make you an offer on a treasure you’re willing to part with — or push your office finances into higher gear by attending Lois Banta’s course, “Build Your Practice with Paid-for Dentistry.” Just be sure to keep this in mind as you’re deciding between the two Tuesday-afternoon offerings: Banta’s “Paid-for Dentistry” session has no fee, is worth 2.5 C.E. credits, and with one insight could easily pay for your entire trip to Vegas. And Chum- lee’s offer on your 19th-century ivo- ry-handled tooth key? Well, more on Chumlee and the Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Roadshow later. First, a few more-critical details about the event. The 152nd ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition, Monday through Thursday, Oct. 10–13, in Las Vegas, Nev., offers: 260-plus continuing education courses spread across four days; 500-plus dental supply and service companies in the World Marketplace Exhibition; former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the open- ing general session; the return of the popular ADA Health Screening Program after its 2010 hiatus; and countless other education and net- working opportunities — all under one roof in the Mandalay Bay Con- vention Center. Nonstop education More than half of the 260 C.E. cours- es are free (no extra fee beyond your annual session registration). Course topics cover all aspects of running a successful dental practice and keeping pace with the latest advancements in patient care and treatment. Among the possible edu- cation tracks: esthetic dentistry, eth- ics, federal dental services, geriat- ric dentistry, preventative dentistry, new dentist, and team building. Additionally, the American Den- Choices abound at 2011 ADA Annual Session g DT page 16A Education in the Round features six separate dental proce- dures performed live with actual patients. (Photo/ American Dental Association)