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from page one 3Greater New York Dental Meeting — Nov. 29, 2015 Greater New York Dental Meeting organizers are introducing a Global Orthodontic Conference, with offer- ings for specialists and general prac- titioners, that lasts five days and a full-day International Oral Cancer Symposium, which took place Sat- urday. These new events come on the heels of last year’s inaugural World Implant Expo, which returns this year with “second annual” in its title. The expo features top speakers and the latest information on implant treatments and technology. Also back this year is “ColLabora- tion: Education for Dental Laboratory Technicians.” Ontopofthat,morethan275speak- ers from across the world are present- ing more than 300 educational ses- sions, courses, hands-on workshops and demonstrations throughout the meeting. And over in the exhibit hall, more than 700 companies, encom- passing more than 1,600 booths, are showing off the latest products and technology in the industry. A central attraction in the exhibit hall returns this year, with eight real- patient demonstrations scheduled in the Live Dentistry Arena. Also back this year is the Technology Pavilion with educational programs on lasers, digital scanning, CAD/CAM and cone beam. The meeting features a variety of programs specifically oriented toward women practitioners. There is also a designated program for new dentists. Tickets are required for all pro- grams with the exception of the alumni/affiliated group programs and the Live Dentistry Arena. Many sessions are multilingual (Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French and Ital- ian). Be sure to download the GNYDM 2015 mobile app to make it easier to plan out your attendance strategy. The app’s planning tools include a comprehensive search engine and interactive maps that make it easy to find companies, discover products, navigate the show floor and stay up- to-date with meeting-related news and events. About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC 116 W. 23rd St., Suite 500 New York, N.Y. 10011 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 Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Business Development Manager Travis Gittens t.gittens@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Accounting Department Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Published by Tribune America © 2015 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Greater New York Dental Meeting Show Dailies Vol. 10 appear during the Greater New York Dental Meeting in New York City, Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, 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 Dental Tribune International. When and where do I register? Registration takes place in the Upper Level of the Javitz Conven- tion Center. Registration hours are as follows: • Today–Tuesday: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. What are the dates and times for the exhibit hall? • Today–Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Can I still buy tickets to any of the paid functions? Yes. Tickets for all still-available functions can be purchased at all general registration booths located in the registration area on the Upper Level of the convention center. You must pay by cash or credit card. What about food during the meeting? Full-service and specialty cafes, food carts and restaurants are located throughout the convention center. Options include a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages. What if I’m an international visitor? TheGNYDMhasahospitalitycenter just for international visitors. Find it in the international registration area in the Upper Level of the Crystal Palace. The center is open whether you want to relax or join colleagues for a cup of coffee. The hours are as follows: • Today–Tuesday: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. What if I want to bring my kids? Children are allowed to attend the meeting. However, baby strollers are not permitted on the exhibit hall floor. A limited number of baby carriers are available in the Exhibits Office. Today, an offering of children’s programs are available. In the Special Events Hall Lower Level 1, there will be a family fun concert and face painting from noon to 2:30 p.m., along with a car- nival during the same timeframe. Also in the same place, from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., will be a child iden- tification program. This program is free and takes only about five minutes. 5 Flags of many nations are on display in the entrance area, emblematic of the many visitors from overseas, during the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting. (Photo/today Staff file photo) ALL 7 from page 1 Today at GNYDM: What to know