Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | October 2012A10 MEETINGS Yankee Dental Congress theme: ‘Building Bridges’ January 2013 meeting looks to innovation, technology, wellness, inspiration On Jan. 30 through Feb. 3, Yankee Dental Congress will help you and your dental teammates “Build Bridges” to new opportunities in the dental profes- sion. Connect with some of the bright- est minds in dentistry and discover the latest trends, techniques, products and services available through a field of 450- plus exhibitors at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center this winter. YDC 2013 offers valuable courses with a variety of topics given by crowd-favorite speakers, including: • Gordon Christensen, DDS, PhD — Get the most current updates through cours- es such as “The Christensen Bottom Line for 2013: Controversies” and “New As- pects of Dentistry — 2013.” • Loretta LaRoche — Sit down for lunch and earn C.E. credits at the Conference for Women in Dentistry, or take “Life Is Short, Wear Your Party Pants: 10 Simple Truths that Lead to an Amazing Life.” • Laney Kay, JD — Her lecture “Blood, Spit and Fears: A Painless OSHA and In- fection Control Update,” is being offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. • The Madow Brothers — Back by pop- ular demand, they will speak on topics that promise to greatly increase your love for dentistry. • Roger Levin, DDS — Learn how to sig- nificantly improve your practice’s per- formance with the help of an expert. • Robert Spector — Author of newly re- leased The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service Excellence will offer two courses at YDC 2013: “Becoming the Nordstrom of Your Industry” and “Create the Ulti- mate Patient Experience.” • Jacinthe Paquette, DDS, and Cherilyn Sheets, DDS — Join this duo to expand your knowledge of esthetic dentistry. • Tieraona Low Dog, MD — Offering four different courses, Dr. Low Dog will explore nutrition and wellness in the context of women, dieting, supplements, and illnesses. • Kelli Vrla, CSP — Perfect for dental of- fice personnel, join the expert in leader- Prompting thoughts of this year's ‘Building Bridges’ theme, Lagoon Bridge in Boston's Public Garden lights the way to the 2013 Yankee Dental Congress, Jan. 30–Feb. 3. Photo/Brandon Goad, www.dreamstime.com GreaterNewYorkDentalMeeting When decorations appear in New York City next month, it's a sign that the GNYDM is just around the corner. Photo/Robert Selleck, Dental Tribune ’Tis the season for largest health care meeting in the United States, Nov. 23–28 Registration is open for the 2012 Great- er New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), the largest dental congress and health- care meeting in the United States, with 53,789 attendees 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 en- claves that give attendees the opportuni- ty 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) ship in “Change Management: Calm Amidst the Chaos!,” “Handling Dif- ficult and Demanding Personalities” and “Prevent Accountability Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Promote Job Own- ership!” • Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS — End- odontic professionals won't want to miss out on the Endodontic Specialty Symposium and two other courses of- fered by this renowned specialist. Kick back with your favorite bever- age, light fare and upbeat music on the Yankee Boardwalk, open to everyone on Thursday, Jan. 31. Share some giggles with colleagues, friends, and family when Kathleen Madigan takes the stage for Friday Night Laughs on Friday, Feb. 1. Register at www.yankeedental.com for Yankee Dental Congress and join nearly 28,000 dental professionals for four days that will inspire, inform and en- tertain you like nothing else. (Source: Yankee Dental Congress)