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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | August 2014 a7 Ad The 77th Annual Winter Clinic, the larg- est one-day dental convention in North America, is on the move, with its 2014 meeting set for Friday, Nov. 14, at the To- ronto Sheraton Centre. This year’s clinical program covers a broad spectrum of topics, including an ex- amination of the way digital technology is transforming workflow; demonstrations of cutting-edge tools and equipment; spe- cialized techniques for prosthetic tooth repositioning; the use of lasers in peri- ADEA combines two events in Barcelona International Workshop, Sept. 14; International Women’s Leadership Conference, Sept. 14–16 The American Dental Education Asso- ciation (ADEA) is hosting two meetings for today’s globally minded dental educa- tion and research communities: the 5th ADEA International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC) and the ADEA Interna- tional Workshop. Both events — being held at the Renais- sance Barcelona Fira Hotel from Sept. 14–16, in Barcelona, Spain — will focus on professional development, leadership strategies, cross-cultural connections and curricular reform to help chart dentistry’s future course. Hundreds of dental educators, leaders and practitioners from around the world are expected to come together with ADEA experts,otherthoughtleadersandemerg- ing pioneers in dental education and re- search for the two conferences, which are separate in theme and focus. In its fifth year, with the theme of “Glob- al Health Through Women’s Leadership,” the ADEA IWLC is a three-day conference providing insight and perspectives on how women are forging new pathways to help advance future generations and produce better health outcomes globally. Participants — including both men and women — will explore research-based and practical strategies related to gender and the roles of women leaders in dentist- ry worldwide through plenaries, working groups and skills-building sessions. Building on a long-standing collabora- tion with the Association for Dental Edu- cation in Europe, the ADEA International Workshop is a one-day event discussing change and innovation in dental educa- tion. With the theme “A Global Perspec- tive on Leading Change and Innovation in Dental Education,” this meeting also presents an opportunity to further ex- pand on ongoing efforts being champi- oned through the ADEA Commission on Change and Innovation in Dental Educa- Find 2014 Winter Clinic in new Toronto location Barcelona, Spain, pictured, is hosting back-to-back meetings presented by the American Dental Education Association, Sept. 14–16. The one-day ADEA International Workshop is immediately followed by the three-day ADEA International Women’s Leadership Conference (men and women are invited). Photo/Provided by ADEA tion, which was created in 2005 to facili- tate transformation in the education of dental professionals so they graduate with the competencies required to meet future oral health needs of the public. For more information and to register for the 5th ADEA International Women’s Leadership Conference and ADEA Inter- national Workshop, visit www.adea.org/ Barcelona. Follow ADEA on Twitter at @ADEAweb using #ADEASpain14 and #IWLC14. (Source: ADEA) odontal therapy; a discussion of X-rays as a diagnostic tool; advice on the latest legal requirements for health and safety in the dental office; and how to meet the demands of your modern dental practice 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. (Source: Toronto Academy of Dentistry) By Jayme McNiff Spicciatie Program Manager, GNYDM New events scheduled for the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting include: • The World Implant Expo, four days of innovations in implantology. • An expanded ColLABoration Dental Laboratory Meeting, bringing together dentists and lab technicians. • An expanded exhibit floor with more than 1,700 booths and 700 companies. The new World Implant Expo will be held simultaneously with the main Great- er New York Dental Meeting, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 3. ColLABoration, the dental laboratory meeting, is expected to Greater New York Dental Meeting keeps on growing surpass its inaugural 2013 numbers: 1,183 technicians and technician students and 50 exhibitor booths. The 2014 GNYDM ex- hibit hall dates are Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. Again for 2014, the GNYDM, which is sponsored by the New York County Den- tal Society and Second District Dental Societies, will remain free of any registra- tion fee. Other distinctions that make the GNYDM stand out include: • Only event with four-day exhibit hall. • More than 300 educational programs. • One C.E. unit can be earned by explor- ing the exhibit floor. • Eight “Live Patient Demonstrations.” • Multilingual programs (in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French and Italian). Learn more at www.gnydm.com. Meetings

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