Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2014 a3Meetings Ad Winter Clinic moves venue The Toronto Sheraton Centre is the new host site of the annual Winter Clinic. Photo/ Provided by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide gienists to communicate and cooperate. That mission continues today, with the ADHA operating as the largest national organization representing the professional interests of more than 150,000 registered dental hygienists (RDHs) across the coun- try. With a goal of serving as a unifying force,theorganizationdefinesitsroleasbe- ing to advance careers and the profession. (Source: ADHA) tiontotheeducationalofferings,anexhibit hall will showcase the profession’s latest products and technologies — and offer dis- counted show specials. ADHA’s CLL at the 91st Annual Session is the only national meeting to offer dental hygiene students their own track of pro- gramming. Founded in 1923, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s original mission was to develop a better way for dental hy- The American Dental Hygienists’ Asso- ciation’s 2014 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 91st Annual Session offers a variety ofcontinuingeducationtracksforallstages of dental professionals’ careers. This year’s selection of courses will offer professional and personal development to help hygienists and other members of the dental team balance professional interests with everyday life. The meeting takes place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from June 18–24. The continu- ing education sessions, workshops and lec- tures are designed to enable attendees to immediately apply the updated skills and techniques they learn to improve their practiceandperformanceintheworkplace. The meeting is designed specifically for hygienists and their colleagues. In addi- The 77th Annual Winter Clinic is on the move, with its 2014 meeting day scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre. The new venue presents a great oppor- tunity to add an evening or even the rest of the weekend in downtown Toronto to the end of the single-day conference. The Sheraton Centre is connected to the finan- cial and entertainment districts by way of the PATH, a 16-mile underground network of shops and services. A wide selection of shopping destina- tions, the Mirvish Toronto theatres, world- class dining and major Toronto museums are steps away. Amongtheattractions:ArtGalleryofOn- tario, Royal Ontario Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Centre, Niagara Falls, Casino Niaga- ra, Casino Rama, Ontario Place, Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), Eaton Centre, Holt Renfrew and Yorkville Shopping District. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day dental convention in North America, at- tracting dental professionals who come to learn from world-class speakers and ex- plore and save on products and services. This year’s clinical program covers a broad spectrum of topics and includes: an examination of how digital technology is transformingtheworkflowinthedentalof- fice; demonstrations of cutting-edge tools and equipment; specialized techniques for prosthetic tooth repositioning; the use of lasers in periodontal therapy; a discussion of current views on the use of X-rays as a diagnostic tool; advice on the latest legal requirements for health and safety in the dental office; and advice on how to meet the demands of your modern dental prac- tice through healthy habits and humor. You can bring the whole team to share the knowledge. The single-day event fea- tures 24 separate programs in contempo- rary dentistry, offering something for all. Learn more and register for the meeting by visiting www.tordent.com. (Source: Toronto Academy of Dentistry) Hygienists to meet in Las Vegas Photo/Provided by Caesars Palace