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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition No.5, 2016

XXXXX Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | May 2016 A6 Ad 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 attend- ees in transitioning through various ca- reer stages, whether you just graduated or you’re preparing to open your own prac- tice. 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 reg- ister at www.agd2016.org. (Source: AGD) JDIQ courses in French and English The Journées Dentaires Internation- ales du Québec, the annual meeting of the Ordre des Dentists du Québec, will be held in Montréal from Friday, May 27, through Tuesday, May 31. The meeting typically attracts more than 12,000 delegates from around the world. Organizers describe the event as being the “world’s most highly attended bilingual convention.” The JDIQ offers a scientific program with more than 125 lectures and workshops presented in both English and French. Featured speakers for this 46th edition of the meeting include Drs. Véronique Benhamou, Philippe Martineau, Marina Braniste, Matthieu Schmittbuhl, Gor- don J. Christensen, Marie-Andrée Houle, Samer Abi Nader, Maude Albert and Na- dia Rizkallah. Session topics include cone-beam computed tomography, endodontics, la- sers, dental photography, dentures, com- posites, challenging implant cases, ad- vanced local anesthesia, dento-alveolar surgery, conservative dentistry, sleep apnea and embezzlement protection for practices. More than 225 exhibitors will span 500 booths in the exhibit hall, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday, May 30 and 31. A continental breakfast will be avail- able to early risers on both days, and a wine and cheese reception will close out each of the two days. Many of the workshop courses have al- ready sold out. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register as soon as pos- sible at www.odq.qc.ca/convention. You can download the free mobile app, JDIQ 2016, to your smart phone or tablet via the App Store or Google Play. Or you can access the app via the QR codes on the meeting website. The meeting organizers look forward to seeing attendees in Montreal at the end of May, with their usual promise of beautiful summer weather. (Source: JDIQ) JDIQ is May 27–31 at the Montréal Conven- tion Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal). Photo/MTTQ/Marc Cramer, Tourism Montréal EVENTS

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