Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition

HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper ·U.S. Edition June 2016 — Vol. 9, No. 5 www.dental-tribune.com With the 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the 93rd Annual Ses- sion (AS) puickly approaching, the American Dental Hygienists’ Associa- tion (ADHA) has approximately 2,000 attendees already registered for what will once again be the largest assembly of dental hygiene professionals in North America. To add more excitement and energy to the setting, this years’ conven- tion also coincides with the city of Pitts- burgh’s bicentennial celebration. With the week-long convention taking place at the David Lawrence Convention Center on June 8–14, attendees will not only experience Pittsburgh’s emerg- ing and vibrant downtown, but also the city’s numerous venues for entertain- ment, including outdoor adventure, art, history, festivals, spectator sports, shop- ping, and great food and dining. According to data provided by the ADHA and an event evaluation done by the Destination Marketing Association International, the direct business sales impact of ADHA’s annual meeting is es- timated at $2.6 million. City rolling out ‘red carpet’ “It is an honor for Pittsburgh to be host- ing the American Dental Hygienists’ As- sociation this summer,” said VisitPitts- burgh President and CEO Craig Davis. “We have been looking forward to this event for some time, and attendees can be assured that we will be rolling out the red carpet for them. This year we are cel- ebrating the bicentennial of the incorpo- ration of our city, and visitors are discov- ering why Pittsburgh has been labeled a city to have on your bucket list. So conference attendees should come with high expectations, because we are going to work hard to exceed them.” CLL 2016 at the 93rd Annual Session features a robust schedule that partici- pants will be able to tailor to fit their own personal needs and desires. Highlights this year include: • Continuing education courses being delivered by more than 50 speakers and covering five different tracks (Clinical Practice, Educator, Professional Develop- ment, Research, Public Health) • Opportunities to reconnect, network and have fun at unique events including the community service day, the In Mo- tion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun, plenary sessions, the IOH benefit/president’s reception, and the Awards for Excellence luncheon. • EXHIBITS 2016 featuring the latest, state-of-the-art dental products and ser- vices on the market. “CLL is an experience like no other in the field of dental hygiene, and the ADHA could not be more grateful to Pittsburgh for serving as its host,” said ADHA CEO Ann Battrell. “The pride our attendees show for their profession coin- cides with the pride Pittsburgh citizens have for their city. It’s that passion that makes this event so special. At no other gathering of dental hygiene profession- als will you find such an all-inclusive blend of opportunities for both career Pittsburgh is hosting largest gathering of dental hygienists American Dental Hygienists’ Association 93rd annual session is from June 8–14 Education, engagement, events, exhibits, community service and an inaugural 5K race for the ADHA’s Institute for Oral Health are among the opportunities awaiting dental hygiene profes- sionals in Pittsburgh, June 8–14 — along with the city itself. Among the many sights, after four years of construc- tion, is the Fountain at Point State Park, pictured here with the Duquesne Incline in the foreground. Photo/David Reid, Provided by VisitPittsburgh and personal development.” This year’s CLL again features a com- munity service day on June 8; a pair of inspiring plenary sessions slated for June 9 and June 11; as well as a product exhibi- tion hall showcasing more than 120 com- panies involved in oral health and dental hygiene — affording dental hygienists from around the globe the opportunity to view, learn and discover the latest products and technologies over two full days from June 10–11. “CLL is an event that offers a unique opportunity in the oral health and den- tal hygiene community,” added Battrell. “All of our attendees benefit from not just the education, but the experience, the networking, the engagement. They have the opportunity to interact with their peers, corporate sponsors and men- tors in the field to build their knowledge in oral health and create new career op- portunities.” To learn more about the ADHA’s Cen- ter for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd An- nual Session, you can visit www.adha. org/annual-session. (Source: American Dental Hygienists’ Association) Some 2,000-plus attendees are expected at the ADHA’s 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd Annual Session at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Photo/Provided by VisitPittsburgh

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