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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | May 2014 a5Meetings Ad JDIQ expects more than 225 companies in exhibit hall The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec will take place from May 23–27 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Working with the the Association of Prosthodontists of Quebec, this year the JDIQ also will host the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada. This is attract- ing a larger number of top speakers in implant and restorative dentistry and at- tendance by more prosthodontists. The meeting is one of North America’s highest- attended dental meetings, and more than 12,000 attendees are expected this year. DescribedbyorganizersasCanada’smost highly attended bilingual convention. the meeting will feature a scientific program with more than 100 lectures and work- shops presented in English and French. More than 225 exhibitors will occupy ap- proximately500boothsintheexhibithall, making it one of the largest in Canada. The exhibition will be open Monday and Tues- day, May 26 and 27, and it will feature a continental breakfast on both days for the early risers as well as a wine and cheese re- ception to close out both afternoons. For more information about the meet- ing, you can call (800) 361-4887, visit online at www.odq.qc.ca — or you can send an email to congres@odq.qc.ca. (Source: Ordre des dentistes du Québec) Florida meeting focuses on treatment planning, more The Florida National Dental Convention, hosted by the Florida Dental Association, will take place from June 12–14 at the Gay- lord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This year’s scientific program — “Creat- ing a Masterpiece!” — offers more than 93 lectures and 30 workshops, as well as three mini-residencies/mastery series. Because developing a sound comprehen- sive treatment plan is the cornerstone of a successful dental practice, this year’s FNDC continuing education program fo- cuses on that and other aspects of clinical excellence and office concepts to help the entire dental team. The meeting offers educational oppor- tunities for the entire dental team — hy- gienists, lab technicians, dental assistants and administrative personnel. The keynote speakers this year are Dr. Irwin Becker, Kirk Berhendt and Kelli Vrla. The variety of topics include “Ceramic TreatmentOptions,” “Three-Appointment Dentures,” “Your Online Checkup” and “A Women’s Guide to Health.” In addition, the meeting offers a selec- tion of team courses and a business mas- tery series designed to improve overall practice management, regardless of cur- rent challenges or success. The meeting’s “live dentistry” courses will provide first-hand knowledge of in- novative, proven clinical techniques. And workshops will provide tools you can im- mediately put to use the day you’re back at work following the meeting. Included in the speaker lineup is Dr. Samuel Low sharing his expertise with “The New Periodontal Disease: Inflam- matory and Risky.” Dr. Nader Sharifi will present “Anything but the Denture” as a lecture and workshop. And Dr. Gerard Kugel presents a the lecture/workshop combination, “The Do’s and Don’ts of Por- celain laminate Veneers.” The meeting makes a point of keeping the cost of the C.E. programs as affordable as possible; and all are designed to direct- ly improve both clinical knowledge — and a practice’s bottom line. More than 250 exhibitors will be in the exhibit hall, which will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Satur- day. New this year, attendees will be able to schedule one-on-one sessions prior to the meeting with specific exhibitors. Ap- pointments can range from 10 to 15 min- utes. Attendees who complete six or more appointments during the three days will be entered to win one of five $200 Ameri- can Express gift cards. The FNDC also will host a number of evening social events. Thursday will fea- ture a performance of “Karaoke Live” with you and your team as the entertainment. “Fan Frenzy” will be on Friday, giving you the chance to show your team spirit at an ultimate tailgate with activities for the en- tire family. The social activities are capped off on Saturday with an evening at Epcot. For more information about the con- vention, you can call (850) 681-3629, email fndc@floridadental.org, or visit online at www.floridadentalconvention.org. (Source: Florida Dental Association)