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XXXXX Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2015A6 Ad As these grand Victorian homes in Haight Ashbury illustrate, few cities in the country can match San Francisco’s ability to change with the times while still embracing the proven and timeless. Fittingly, AGD 2015’s ‘Celebration of Change’ in San Francisco is evidenced by new continuing education tracks at this year’s meeting. The courses will help attendees focus on particular subject areas, such as endodontics, implants and special- patient care. EVENTS Plan to join colleagues in Vancouver, March 17-19, 2016, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. You’ll experience the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day in the true flavor of Canada’s West Coast while also earning C.E. credits. The PDC has an expert lineup of local, North American and international speak- ers. With more than 130 presenters, 150 open sessions and 36 hands-on courses, covering a variety of topics, there is some- thingforeverymemberofthedentalteam. Explore the largest two-day dental trade- show in Canada and get the first chance to see the newest equipment in Canada. Learn more about the conference online at www.pdconf.com. (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) ‘Premier’ meeting a short flight from San Francisco The Vancouver Convention Centre, its ‘green’ roof clearly visible, is host site of the 2016 Pacific Dental Conference. Photo/Provided by the Vancouver Convention Centre the posterior area. A detailed lecture will begin this comprehensive, hands-on clin- ic on the step-by-step careful planning and placement of these restorations. At press time, many courses were al- ready filled and others were filling fast, but the sessions mentioned are just a hint of the agenda’s full scope of offerings. Fun and philanthropy Meeting attendees are encouraged to bring their friends and family to the “President’s Celebration to Honor Fellows and Masters,” to enjoy fine dining and live music while networking with colleagues. Friends and family are also invited to support oral cancer awareness and re- search at the “5K Fun Run/Walk” present- ed by the AGD Foundation. Other founda- tion events at the meeting include a silent auction and on-site oral cancer screenings designed to emphasize the importance of detecting this disease in its earliest stages. Event details can be found at www. agd2015.org. The official hotel of AGD 2015 is the San Francisco Marriott Marquis at 780 Mission St., (877) 622-3056 or (415) 896-1600 for international callers. The Academy of General Dentistry The AGD is a professional association of 39,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public. AGD members stay up-to-date in their profes- sion through a commitment to continu- ing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD is the second largest dental association in the United States, and it is the only as- sociation that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists. Learn more at www.agd.org. (Source: AGD) “ GOLDEN, page A4