Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | July 2013A4 MEETINgS Ad The National Dental Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary at this year's convention, to be held from July 26–30, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md., minutes away from downtown Washington, D.C. The NDA was officially organized in 1913 to address the needs and issues of African American dentists, who be- cause of segregated practices and racial discrimination were not allowed to join the white organizations. The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., hosts the National Dental Association's centennial annual meeting from July 26–30. Photo/Provided by Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center The organization held annual conven- tions in private homes, churches and schools because the “Negro” dentists were not allowed to patronize hotels and restaurants until the passage of the civil rights legislation and integration. Premier organization for underrepresented minorities Today, the NDA identifies itself as being the premier organization for under- represented minorities and the voice for the underserved. It is committed to strengthening the organization, and securing the success and impact of fu- ture generations of African American dentists and other underrepresented communities. In 2012, the NDA convened the his- toric, first joint Oral Health Summit of the three major ethnic dental organiza- tions in America: the NDA, the Hispan- ic Dental Association, and the Society of American Indian Dentists. The $1 million Centennial Campaign focuses on an endowed student schol- arship fund, community outreach sup- port for local NDA chapters and NDA- HEALTH NOW, a community-based, grass-roots mobile health project. The theme of this year's meeting is “Preserving Our Legacy While Embrac- ing the Future.” In addition to a wide variety of educational sessions and workshops, many worth C.E. credit, the meeting includes a two-day exhibit hall, on Saturday and Sunday, July 27– 28. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both days. Simultaneous with the main NDA meeting will be the Undergraduate Student National Dental Association (SNDA), with a separate schedule devot- ed specifically to students. Also during the same time period are separate schedules of events for the Na- tional Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA) meeting, the National Dental Assistants' Association (NDAA) meet- ing, and the Auxiliary National Dental Association (ANDA) meeting, which includes a number of events and activi- NDA marks 100th year ties for children, spouses and guests. There also is a complete track of events for recent dental graduates and den- tists practicing five years of less. Convention highlights: Friday, July 26 • Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute (invitation only) • Minority Faculty, Administrators’ and Practitioners’ Forum • WHS Children’s Community Out- reach • New Dentist Conference starts • Opening Session • Get Acquainted Reception Saturday, July 27 • Exhibitors Showcase opens • WHS Women Dentist’s Awards Lun- cheon • Dr. Joseph Blaes New Products Ses- sions • President’s Symposium • Minority Faculty, Administrators’ and Practitioners’ Forum • SNDA Rites of Passage Ceremony • NDHA Scholarship Fundraiser • Alumni receptions Sunday, July 28 • Last day for the exhibit hall/silent auction/raffle • ANDA fundraiser event • New Dentist Conference • NDA Centennial Gala • CPR (limited attendance) Monday, July 29 • Golf tournament • Civil Rights Luncheon • Grand finale Information and registration To download a full version of the pro- gram for the NDA meeting, as well as the schedules for the SNDA, NDHA, NDAA and ANDA meetings, visit the NDA website at www.ndaonline.org. Also available through links on the website is conference hotel informa- tion and registration details. (Sources: National Dental Association and VOCO) The National Dental Association organized in 1913 to address the needs and issues of African American dentists