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dental professionals in Canada to see the profession’s latest equipment and advancements. Perhaps nowhere is that better illus- trated than on the Exhibit Hall’s “Live DentistryStage,”whichfeaturesinnov- ative tools, products and techniques demonstrated on real patients in real time, with expert clinicians narrating every step as they work. Just as engaging, you will be able to examine countless products and ser- vices from more than 300 exhibiting companies who are represented here by their key principals and top experts — each ready to visit with attendees to discuss how their offerings might help you achieve your specific, individual goals for this year and beyond. Exhibit Hall hours are from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. today and tomorrow. ‘So you think you can speak?’ The ‘So You Think You Can Speak?’ series is back for its sixth year. It fea- tures 14 50-minute presentations on Saturday by speakers who responded to the call for presentations and were accepted by the PDC scientific commit- tee. A number of compelling dentistry topics will be covered. Dental Specialists Society of British Columbia The Dental Specialists Society of Brit- ish Columbia (DSSBC) was founded in 1987withamandateto:improvepublic awarenessofdentalspecialistsandthe services they provide; enhance oral healthcareforthepublic;promotehigh standards of excellence for specialists in the province; and provide fellow health professionals and the public with a directory of certified dental specialists. PDC organizers welcome the fol- lowing six specialists, who will be presenting at the PDC on behalf of RETURN 7 from page 1 the DSSBC on Friday, March 6: Joel Fransen, “Modern Endodontics Sav- ing More Teeth More Often”; Alec Cheng, “Prosthodontic Management of Implant Complications”; Richard Chau, “Growing Bone with rhBMP-2”; Todd Moore, “Removable Orthodontic Appli- ance Treatment in the Early Mixed Dentition”; Michelle Lee, “Periodontal Regeneration: Why Not Save Teeth?” and Reza Nouri, “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Dentistry.” Moderating the program will be Ray Grewal. Wine, comedy and a gala affair The fun side of the meeting begins tonight with the popular “Life is Too ShorttoDrinkBadWine”tastingevent. Attendees will feel like they’re on a European journey with a “Tribute to France,” which will provide a whirl- wind introduction to the many styles and types of wine the viniferous coun- try has to offer. New for the 2015 conference is the “Friday Comedy Night,” featuring Dave Hemstad. The evening features pizza and a beverage followed by an hour of comedy presented by one of Canada’s finest stand-up comedians. On Saturday, the conference wraps up with the “15th Annual Toothfairy Gala and BC Dental Association Awards,” which is described by meet- ing organizers as “the dental event of the year.” During the night of fun and whimsy, ticket-holders can hobnob with the Toothfairy herself, while sup- portingtheBCDA’sdistinguishedlistof award recipients and the region’s “Save a Smile” program. Explore Vancouver After the conference, be sure to enjoy a day or two to relax and revitalize by exploring some of Vancouver’s tourist attractions.Theoceanisjuststepsfrom the Vancouver Convention Centre, pro- viding the opportunity to take a brisk walk or cycle of the seawall around Stanley Park, which has great views of the majestic mountains. Thehands-onexperienceisn’tlimitedtotheclassroom,asshownbythese‘try-it-before- you-buy-it’attendeesintheExhibitHallatthe2014PacificDentalConference. (Photo/ ProvidedbyPacificDentalConference) About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC Phone: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 E-mail: info@dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President/Chief Operating Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Editor/Designer Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Online Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Canada Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Marketing Director Anna Kataoka a.kataoka@dental-tribune.com Accounting Assistant Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Published by Tribune America © 2015 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Pacific Dental Conference appears during the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 5 and 6, 2015. Tribune America makes every effort to report clinical information and manufacturers’ product news accurately, but cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims, or for typographical errors. The publishers also do not assume responsibility for product names or claims, or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect those of Tribune America or Tribune Group International. 5 The Live Dentistry Stage is back on the Exhibit Hall floor’s west side, with demon- strations using real patients at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday. (Photo/Provided by the Pacific Dental Conference) Lunch, receptions in Exhibit Hall Acomplimentarylunchisservedinthe Exhibit Hall. Just follow the directions from convention center staff and find the lunch-area signs leading to one of the three lounge areas. The compli- mentary lunch, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is not available to those with an “exhibits-only” registration. Exhibit Hall receptions on both days that the Exhibit Hall is open (today and Friday) will feature beer and wine refreshments at stations located throughout the exhibit floor. Your badge entitles you to two free drinks. The receptions will be from 4 to 5 :15 p.m. Like the lunch, the late-afternoon receptions’ complimentary compon- ents are not available to those with an “exhibits-only” registration. Conference centre and beyond This year, the conference venues include Vancouver Convention Centre — West Building and East Building and the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) EXHIBITORS 7 from page 1 from page one2 Pacific Dental Conference — March 5, 2015 tures 1450-minute presentations on