Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2012 A11 Québecscientificprogram features100-pluslectures Registration is now open for the 2012 Journées dentaires internationales du Québec. This 42nd edition of Canada’s largest annual dental meeting promises to once again break all attendance re- cords, with more than 12,000 delegates expected from around the world. 325 exhibitor booths, tons of C.E. Located in the heart of beautiful down- town Montreal, this annual gathering of the entire dental profession features five days of ADA CERP-accredited continuing education courses in lecture and work- shop formats as well as two full days of C.E. courses in the exhibit hall. Lectures at 2012 Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ), May 25–29, are presented in both English and French In addition to five full days of ADA CERP-accredited C.E. lectures and workshops, this year the JDIQ scientific program also hosts the two-day Dental Tribune Study Club Symposia, which offers 10 exhibit-floor lectures qualifying for C.E. credit. Photo/Provided by Ordre des dentistes du Québec In addition to having more than 325 ex- hibitor booths, the exhibition floor will host the Dental Tribune Study Club Sym- posia, where 10 lectures will be present- ed during the two-day period, providing participants the opportunity to obtain C.E. credits on the exhibition floor at no extra charge. Additionally, the exhibit hall will feature an opening ceremony, drawings for iPads, a dentists’ art exhibi- tion and much more. Scientific program lectures in both English and French The scientific program offers attendees a choice of more than 100 lectures in both English and French. The event pre- senter, the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ), is proud to announce a fee reduc- tion of more than 30 percent compared with last year for preconvention courses. The ODQ is honoured to feature Drs. Gor- don Christensen, John West, Robert Mar- geas, Gerard Kugel, Jose Luis Ruiz, Harald Heymann and Tim Donley among the invited speakers, just to name a few. The limited-attendance workshops are quickly reaching their maximum num- ber of registrants, so be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. To obtain more information, visit www.odq.qc.ca, and click on the convention folder. The ODQ looks forward to seeing you in Montreal in the spring! ODQ’s mission The mission of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec is to serve and support the high- est quality of oral care being provided to residents of Québec. Since 1974, it has worked with professionals to ensure the quality of dental services, the high stan- dards of practice and ethics — and to pro- mote oral health among the population of Québec. (Source: Ordre des dentistes du Québec) USDOC senior trade specialist receives 2011 Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting award Following 10 years of working with United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) Senior Trade Specialist and Proj- ect Officer Carol Rudman, the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) staff believes it must share some of its accom- plishments with her. Working with Rud- man, the Greater New York Dental Meet- ing became one of the “Top 200 Trade Shows in the U.S.,” one of the “Top 50 Fastest Growing Trade Shows in the U.S.,” one of the “Top 5 Events in New York City,” the “Largest Healthcare Event in the U.S.” — and its representatives rang the open- ing bell of the New York Stock Exchange in December 2010. Year after year, Rudman’s assistance has been extraordinary. In 2001, the USDOC had two small offices and a ta- bletop. In 2010, with her help, the Inter- national Buyer’s Business Center grew to a centrally located 1,600-square-foot pavilion with a computerized interna- tional registration area. Offices for pri- vate USDOC meetings and a hospitality area with refreshments for international Greater New York Dental Meeting General Chairman Elect Dr. Richard L. Rausch presents Carol Rudman with a plaque at the 2011 meeting, in recognition of her hard work and devotion. Photo/Provided by Greater New York Dental Meeting attendees were also made available. Us- ing Rudman’s suggestion, the GNYDM housed the USDOC and the international area with the entire registration area, right near the front entrance. In 2011, the GNYDM attracted more than 6,700 international attendees from 127 coun- tries. As the largest dental event in the United States, the Greater New York Den- tal Meeting registered more than 53,000 attendees, which included more than 18,000 dentists worldwide. Rudman was always readily available and in daily contact by e-mail or tele- phone with the Greater New York Dental Meeting staff. She helped plan hospi- tal tours for the GNYDM international guests, arranged visits to New York City dental schools for them, expedited their opportunities to meet with industry representatives and helped them with visa applications. She devoted enormous time, ideas and energy during the 12 crucial weeks prior to the event. In ad- dition, she helped facilitate 17 USDOC commercial-embassy-escorted delega- tions to the GNYDM in 2010. The Greater New York Dental Meeting thanks Rudman for playing such a valu- able role in the success of the conven- tion. GNYDM General Chairman Elect Dr. Richard L. Rausch recognized Rudman for all of her hard work and devotion by presenting her with a plaque on Monday, Nov. 28, at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, The entire GNYDM organiza- tion wishes Rudman a happy retirement and will miss her advice, friendship and camaraderie. By Jayme S. Mcniff, GnyDM Media Manager On her retirement, Carol Rudman lauded by meeting organizers for her critical role in growth of the event MEETINGS