Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Ad Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | November 2013A8 MEEtINgS Always a big draw at the Pacific Dental Conference, the exhibit hall’s live dentistry stage features a wide range of procedures. Pictured from 2012 is Dr. Robert Lowe during his ‘Anterior and Posterior Composite’ demonstration. Lowe is scheduled to deliver two sessions at the 2014 PDC — one with an extra fee and limited attendance and and the other a general-attendance session. Photo/Provided by the Pacific Dental Conference PDC schedules two days of live dentistry The 2014 Pacific Dental Conference, from March 6–8 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in Vancouver, British Columbia, features a varied selection of open C.E. sessions, hands-on courses and a live den- tistry stage. One registration fee gives ac- cess to all 144 open sessions, which means no pre-selection of courses is necessary. The variety of topics covered by more than 135 speakers means the entire dental team can access the latest information on dental technology, techniques and mate- rials. Speakers in the 2014 lineup include John Kois, John Cranham, Sergio Kuttler, Greg Psaltis, Ross Nash, Derek Mahony, Rob Roda, Louis Malcmacher, Bart John- son, Jesse Miller, Rhonda Savage and Nan- cy Andrews. Two days of ‘live dentistry’ on stage With the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry celebrating its 50th anniversary, the PDC will present the “UBC Speakers Series,” featuring UBC alumni addressing a variety of topics. The Live Dentistry Stage is back in the exhibit hall, with demonstrations on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, the “So You Think You Can Speak?” program fea- tures 50-minute presentations by speak- ers who responded to a call for presenta- tions and were accepted by the meeting’s scientific committee. A number of timely dentistry topics will be covered. The exhibit hall should be busy with more than 300 companies projected to fill approximately 600 booths. Exhibition hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Booking early recommended Special hotel rates are available to PDC at- tendees, with early booking recommend- ed to ensure availability. Reservations can be made directly with conference hotels via the links on www.pdconf.com. Regis- tration is now open with early bird rates for all members of the dental team. (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) Pacific Dental Conference to run from March 6–8 Smiles in the Sun keeps family first Quality location plus quality education plus quality family time equals Smiles in the Sun 2014 in Longboat Key, Fla., April 24-27. Now you can earn C.E. credit while your family has a vacation that you can enjoy with them. All the programs are in the morning — leaving you the balance of your day to spend time with your family. In the past several years, many of the event’s attendees have brought their children and enjoyed the reduced resort rates and the family-friendly accommodations and fa- cilities of the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Come early or stay late — either way, the event organizers should be able to accom- modate your requests. The education, in addition to matching the caliber of the major dental meetings, according to event organizers, also delivers an opportunity for attendees to interact directly with the presenters in informal set- tings. Whether at the social events, by the pool or on the beach, all of the presenters visit with the attendees “after class” — in more of a relaxed environment. Smiles in the Sun also invites select vendors that rep- resent some of the leading-edge materials and equipment being put to use in the pro- fession. Attendees are able to learn about the values of these materials from both the experienced clinician and the manufactur- er’s representative — all in the same room. When you’re planning your spring vaca- tion with the family, the Smiles in the Sun organizers encourage you to combine that timewithaminimaleducationalobligation on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morn- ings. All credits are PACE/CERP approved. For more information you can visit www. smilesinthesun.net or contact Dr. Richard Weledniger at (631) 423-5200. Plan now to join the next event in April 2014 for what the organizers describe as a “sunsational” educational experience. (Source: Smiles in the Sun) An ice cream social is one of several family-focused afternoon activities during Smiles in the Sun, an event offering three mornings of continuing education. Photo/Provided by Smiles in the Sun