Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

A8 Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | January 2013 ‘Smiles in the Sun’ begins with fishing tourney Is it a beautiful beach, world-class speak- ers for great continuing education, good fellowship? Or perhaps it is fishing, a round of golf or a relaxing time at the spa? Or maybe it's the opportunity to renew friendships and make new ones. Whatever your choice, Smiles in the Sun 2013 in Long Boat Key, Fla., has the perfect combination. The Long Boat Key Resort and Club is a five-star property that will allow you to learn, play and relax in an idyllic location. Seminars in the Sun 2013 has put together a high-value program of internationally known speakers to bring you the most current information in several disciplines. Jack Hahn, DDS, is known throughout the world as the inventor of the NobleReplace implant and will share his experience in placing more than 30,000 implants. From diagnosis and case selection, to implant surgery, to restoration, Hahn will offer ex- pertise and a wealth of valuable knowledge to better enable you to treat your patients. Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, is an inter- national author and clinician who will dis- cuss the ever-changing world of materials and products to give you a better under- standing of what is in the marketplace. His knowledge of the “latest and greatest” ma- terials will guide you through the “jungle” of the big catalogs to better understand what is faster, easier and better for your pa- tients and for you. Additionally, there will be two mini sem- inar tracks designed for dentists, spouses and staff to gain an understanding and appreciation for what the electronic and social media can do to put you and your practice in the forefront as a leading dental office. Tennli Toole from Smile Reminder/ Solution Reach, will share the secrets of building patient loyalty when patients are not in the office — by integrating user- friendly acquisition tools into you daily communications. She will give you an easy-to-follow recipe for success without having to remodel your team’s work habits. Darren Seigel and Svetlana Virovtseve will show you how to get your website to the top of the search engines. From the top of Google, to dominating social media, these two wonderful speakers from www. topdentists.com will show you how they have already helped more than 2,000 of the most successful dentists in the United States build and maintain an effective on- line marketing program. All these presentations will make a posi- tive difference in your daily practice and should not be missed. In addition to the education program there are many social functions planned, including a welcoming reception, fishing tournament and sunset beach bash barbecue. Access by air is easy via the Sarasota, Tampa or Regional South- west airports. So whatever you pleasure, Smiles in the Sun 2013 has the answer: Learn in the morning and play all afternoon in a won- derful location at a beautiful time of year, enjoying the best that the west coast of Florida has to offer. See you there! More information about the meeting is available at smilesinthesun@verizon.net, www.smilesinthesun.net or by calling (631) 423-5200. (Source: Smiles in the Sun) Interested in participating in the Smiles in the Sun fishing tournament on Wednesday morning, sponsored by Shofu? If you're planning to fish you should arrive on Tuesday, April 23. The clinical portion of the meeting begins Thursday, April 25. The 2013 session is on the beach in Long Boat Key, Fla., above. Photo/Provided by Smiles in the Sun AACD course registration open Those who haven’t registered yet for the 2013 American Academy of Cos- metic Dentistry conference in Seattle should do so quickly because course selection is open and registration numbers are trending higher than in previous years. The conference, April 24-27 at the Washington State Convention Center, will offer hands-on workshops and lectures and give attendees the oppor- tunity to earn up to 24 certified con- tinuing education credits. Attendees also can take the Accreditation Written Exam on April 25 to begin the process toward earning the AACD’s credential. “We encourage everyone who’s inter- ested in AACD 2013 to sign up as soon as possible,” said AACD President Ron Goodlin. “Course selection [opened] Dec. 7, and we are expecting that a lot of workshops featuring our headliners will fill right away.” Headliners at this year’s meeting in- clude Drs. Frank Spear, John Kois, New- ton Fahl, David Garber, Maurice Sala- ma, Betsy Bakeman, Jacinthe Paquette and Cherilyn Sheets. In addition to lectures and educa- tional events, the event features many social and networking activities. A wel- come reception will take place April 24 at the Experience Music Project Mu- seum, which is near the base of the Se- attle Space Needle. Last year’s event was in Washington, D.C., and the hope is that this year's West Coast location will enable many other dental professionals to embrace this educational opportunity — espe- cially those who are located in Pacific Rim countries. “After two years on the East Coast, we’re ready to bring great cosmetic dentistry education back out West,” Goodlin said. “Not only will we offer exceptional education, but Seattle is an amazing city everyone must visit. If you come to Seattle, you’ll walk away with a new skill set, a renewed perspec- tive on the field of cosmetic dentistry, and a lot of new friends.” For more information, or to register, please visit www.aacdconference.com, to view a digital edition of the confer- ence guide. About the AACD The AACD is the world’s largest non- profit member organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehen- sive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics and function. With more than 6,400 cosmetic dental pro- fessionals in 70 countries, the AACD fulfills its mission by offering educa- tional opportunities, promoting and supporting a respected Accreditation credential, serving as a user-friendly forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas, and providing accurate and useful information to the public and the profession. (Source: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry conference, April 24–27 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, will offer hands-on workshops and lectures and give attendees the opportunity to earn up to 24 certified continuing education credits. Photo/Provided by AACD Hands-on workshops filling fast for 2013 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting in Seattle CLINICALMEETINGS Ad