Dental Tribune Canada Edition No.2, 2016

. A6 . Dental Tribune Canada Edition | April 2016 AGD features many exhibit-hall-based education options Reflecting its host location, the theme of this year’s Academy of General Dentistry annual meeting is “Revolutionary changes in dentistry.” AGD 2016 will be from Thurs- day, July 14, through Sunday, July 17, in Bos- ton at the Hynes Veterans Memorial Con- vention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel. The meeting features four days of con- tinuing education for dentists and dental teammembers,highlightedbyclinicaland practice management lectures, hands-on courses and live-patient demonstrations. In the exhibit hall, dental professionals, students and service providers will have numerous ways to connect at daily net- workingeventsanddemonstrationsofnew dental products and services. Educational opportunities in the ex- hibit hall include the “Transitions Program Learning Labs,” designed to assist atten- dees in transitioning through various ca- reer stages, whether you just graduated or you’re preparing to open you own practice. Learning Labs also will cover a range of topics such as marketing, CAD/CAM and dental photography — of benefit to the entire dental team. Early sign-up early is encouraged because these complimentary courses tend to sell out quickly. Advanced registration deadline is 7 p.m. CDT, May 19. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. CDT, June 30. Onsite registration opens at 3 p.m., July 13. Learn more and register at www.agd2016.org. (Source: AGD) After this year’s St. Patrick’s Day overlap, Vancouver’s Pacific Dental Conference re- turns to its traditional early March sched- ule in 2017, with the conference scheduled to run from March 9–11. The conference has become one of the most popular in North America, with 2016 attendance pushing the 13,000 mark. The meeting organizers have earned a strong Pacific Dental Conference returns to early March schedule reputation for putting together compel- ling lineups of local, North American and international speakers. With more than 130 presenters, 150 open sessions and 36 hands-on courses covering a variety of topics, the conference is able to offer something for every member of the dental team. A two-day dental trade show provides the year’s first opportunity in Canada to see the newest equipment. The Vancouver Convention Centre’s exhibit hall includes multiple opportunities for attendees to see innovative new techniques in use on theLiveDentistryStage(thereweresixses- sions in 2016). Products and services from more than 300 exhibiting companies will be on display in more than 600 booths. Educational sessions are designed to en- gage attendees in discussions on creating real-practice solutions. Lunches and highly popular exhibit hall receptions are includ- ed as part of the regular registration. Monitor www.pdconf.com for registra- tion information and meeting details. (Source: Pacific Dental Conference) Ad Education-rights activist to speak at ADA 2016, Oct. 20–25 in Denver The annual meeting of the American Dental Association, ADA 2016: America’s Dental Meeting, will be in Denver from Oct. 20–25. One of the largest dental meet- ings in the U.S., the event features more than 300 C.E. courses and 550 exhibits. Various offerings are tailored to inter- national attendees, including a designated registration area, networking reception and courses in multiple languages. The ADA offers an international membership that qualifies for registration discounts. 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is scheduled as a keynote. She is a vocal advocate for female education in her native country of Pakistan. In 2012, at age 15, the Taliban shot her on her school bus. Undeterred, after her recovery she has continued to campaign globally for equal- education rights. Learn more about ADA 2016 at www.ada. org/meeting. (Source: ADA) EVENTS

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