Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Hong Kong is site of FDI Annual World Dental Congress The FDI Annual World Dental Congress brings together 10,000 professionals from all fields of dentistry and features a di- verse program to address the wide-ranging needs of dental professionals. The Aug. 29–Sept. 1 event venue is the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, in the heart of the city in the mod- ern and dynamic Wan Chai District, over- looking the Hong Kong harbor. FDI World Dental Federation is an ADA CERP recognised provider: Delegates who have registered for the congress are eligible to receive continuing education points by attending scientific sessions throughout the meeting. The number of C.E points available is as follows: Main scientific pro- gram, five points per day, with a maximum of 20 over the whole event; early morning seminars (user pay, one point per day, max- imum of four over the whole event; meet the experts (user pay), one point per day, maximum of four over the whole event. Discover the very latest cutting-edge developments in dental technology and oral care from Chinese and international companies at the exhibition. Special fea- tures include the Dental Tribune Interna- tional Study Club, an exhibit of FDI’s his- tory through its 99 previous congresses, a historical collection of dental stamps and many more attractions. The exhibition operates all four days at the at the Hong Kong Conference and Exhi- bition Center, opening at 10 every morning and closing at 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 4 p.m Saturday. (Source: FDI) Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | July 2012A6 MEETINGS Greater New York Dental Meeting registration opens Registration is open for the 2012 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), the largest dental congress and health care meeting in the U.S., with 53,789 attendees Times Square is one of countless iconic locales awaiting visitors to New York City for the Greater New York Dental Meeting in November. Photo/Provided by GNYDM Scientific Meeting: Nov. 23–28; Exhibit Floor: Nov. 25–28 from all 50 states and 127 countries in 2011. A significantly expanded international program accommodated 6,656 interna- tional visitors in 2011, with sessions in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Russian. The 2012 meeting runs Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 23–28. The high-energy event, which never has a pre-registration fee, draws top den- tal professionals with an expansive ex- hibit hall and more than 300 educational courses, including full-day and half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops and a live, 430-seat, high-tech patient demonstration area. New York City is full of cultural enclaves The FDI Congress venue is the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, in the heart of the city in the Wan Chai District. Photo/Provided by HKCEC that give attendees the opportunity to experience foods, festivals, arts and more from all over the globe. Few cities offer a wider variety of iconic attractions, historic buildings and cultural sites. Three major international airports, Newark Liberty (EWR), Kennedy (JFK) and La Guardia (LGA) and discounted hotel rates for registrants, make it easy for any dental professional to visit New York City and attend the meeting. The GNYDM staff encourages you to see all New York City has to offer during one of its most beautiful times of year. (Source: Greater New York Dental Meeting) Ad