Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

A6 Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | January 2013 AD YDC 2013: Broad educational offerings for entire dental team Organizers of the 2013 Yankee Dental Congress have reached across all den- tal sectors to put together an educa- tional program that offers something for every member of the dental team. The event’s primary intent is to "Build Bridges through Innovation, Technology, Wellness and Inspiration" to new opportunities in the dental profession. Toward that end the Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 program at the Boston Con- vention and Exhibition Center features 350-plus continuing education courses spanning a vast range of topics. On the program's agenda are some of the top speakers in the industry today, including: • Alan Budenz, DDS, Laney Kay, JD, Loretta LaRoche, and Tieraona Low Dog, MD (general dentistry). • Stephen Chu, DMD (implants). • Anthony Cardoza, DDS, and Dave Juliani, DDS (Technology). • Roger Levin, DDS, The Madow Brothers, Robert Spector and Kelli Vrla, CSP (practice management). • Jeff Brucia, DDS, Gordon Chris- tensen, DDS, PhD, Jacinthe Paquette, DDS and Cherilyn Sheets, DDS (restor- ative dentistry). Titles of some of the major edu- cational opportunities include: the Eighth Annual Conference for Women Boston is host city of the Yankee Dental Congress and its 350-plus continuing education courses spanning a vast range of topics. Photo/Cpenler, www.dreamstime.com in Dentistry; Dental Management of Sleep Apnea Fast Track; the Dentist as the CEO Series; and for students and new licensees, a New-Dentist Itinerary. C.E. in exhibit hall You can connect with some of the brightest minds in dentistry on the exhibit hall floor of the Boston Con- vention and Exhibition Center and discover the latest trends, techniques, products and services available through a comprehensive field of 450- plus exhibitors. You also can attend premier continuing education courses right on the exhibit hall floor. Among the highlights are: C.E.-On-the-Exhibit-Hall-Floor Courses — Check out 25-plus high-quality hands-on courses and lectures at no charge or at a significantly reduced rate. Dental Office Pavilion — This is a great opportunity for anyone con- sidering implementing new dental equipment and technology into their practice. Presented by Henry Schein Dental, there is no extra charge to take advantage of this leading-edge learn- ing opportunity. Healthy Living Pavilion — Change your life while also earning C.E. cred- its. You can learn from experts about various diets and discover how to be a healthier you. High-Tech Playground — Discover the latest equipment and technologies in an informal setting without sales pressure, at no additional charge, right on the exhibit hall floor. Live Dentistry — At no additional charge, learn from some of the indus- try’s top clinicians as you watch them perform live, cutting-edge procedures. All of the supplies for these sessions are provided by Patterson Dental. On the lighter side YDC 2013 also will give attendees the chance to relax: Have Lunch with Jen- nifer Weiner on Thursday, Jan. 31, or kick back with your favorite beverage, light fare, and upbeat music on the Yankee Boardwalk, open to everyone on Thurs- day evening. Learn more about interior decorating with design personality Candice Olson at Candice on Design, or share some giggles when Kathleen Ma- digan takes the stage for Friday Night Laughs, both on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. Register at www.yankeedental.com for Yankee Dental Congress 2013 and join an anticipated 28,000 dental pro- fessionals for four days that promise to inspire, inform and entertain you like nothing else. (Source: Yankee Dental Congress) Yankee Dental Congress runs Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3 CLINICALMEETINGS