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10 years and counting America’s ToothFairy has been helping children for a decade. Come celebrate its anniversary today! »page 6 A Midwinter special Text PROPHY to 97000 to get a promo code for 10 percent off all Keystone Industries’ prophy products. Stop by booth No. 4011 for more information. And making its debut in this aisle ... New hard- and soft-tissue dental laser launches with a special introductory price. »page 30 Chicago Midwinter Meeting · Chicago, Illinois · Thursday, February 25, 2016 Vol. 9, No. 1 n Oral Health America (OHA) rec- ognized Dr. Michael Alfano with the Tribute Award at its 26th annual gala and benefit, held before the Chicago Midwinter Meeting on Wednesday night at the Navy Pier. Alfano, DMD, PhD, serves as professor, dean and executive vice president emeritus at New York University. Each year, OHA honors an indi- vidual whose career significantly impacts oral health on a regional or national level; who has been innova- tive, creative and pioneering; who is able to demonstrate positive, meas- urable change during a sustained period; and who has achieved success in overcoming barriers to oral health access, education and advocacy. “Dr. Alfano more than exemplifies each of these criteria for this award in the most profound ways imaginable,” said Beth Truett, president and CEO of Oral Health America. “Beyond his loy- alty to Oral Health America’s mission and work, his belief in health equity andtheneedforchangeinprioritizing oral health for all Americans thrives with the Santa Fe Group, the 2016 Glo- bal Oral Cancer Forum and so many other important initiatives.” ThetributeawardwaspartofOHA’s annual fundraising benefit. Hosted at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier, the event featured a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing, as well as a silent auction and raffle. The theme, Mardi GrasRedux,alsoheraldedOralHealth America’s return to one of the city’s most spectacular landmarks during its centennial year. OHA honors Dr. Michael Alfano at 26th gala and benefit For more information For more information about Oral Health America and its mission, visit oralhealthamerica.org. 5 The city of Chicago. (Photo/Provided by City of Chicago/GRC) A winter wonderlandAt 151 years young, the Chicago Midwinter Meeting still keeps things fresh n It’s cold outside, that is for sure. But inside the McCormick Place West, things are just beginning to heat up, thanks in part to the many new offer- ings here at the 151st session of the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. New features on the mobile app Thereareplentyofreasonseveryyear to download the Midwinter Meeting mobile app to enhance your meeting experience, but this year there are even more. • C.E. Certification is available on theapp.Lookforthe“C.E.Certification” button, which links to the website. • The Virtual Tradeshow Bag, which was emailed to pre-registered attendees,isavailableontheapp.This 8 see WINTER, page 3