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2017 ASM — May 4, 2017 meeting news 3 About the Publisher 150th birthday bash tonight Tribune America, LLC 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 Operating Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Editor/Designer Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Online Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Canada Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Client Relations Manager Leerol Colquhoun l.colquhoun@dental-tribune.com Accounting Assistant Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Published by Tribune America © 2017 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today appears during the Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 4 and 5, 2017. 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 Tribune Group International. Live multimedia spectacular celebrates pop and rock hits from the ’60s through today ASM150 attendees and ODA mem- bers get a chance tonight to take a trip down memory lane in cellebration of the ODA’s 150th anniversary. Those who have registered to attend the event will be able to enjoy a variety of food and drink — and if the mood strikes — be ready to dance the night away to the nostalgic sounds of the past five decades courtesy of the live musical group “Your Generation in Concert™.” The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. in Hall C of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building. Your Generation in Concert is described as being a live multimedia spectacular celebrating the greatest pop and rock hits from the 1960s through today. The show is anchored by an eight-piece band that takes the audience on a musical journey of their lives’ soundtrack, reaching back more than 50 years. While other acts often cover songs of one particular band, Your Generation in Concert embraces every era. From The Beatles and the 150TH 7from page 1 may be opportunity to earn bonus points by attending certain clinical workshops. C.E. on the exhibit floor Attendees also can earn C.E. credit simply by touring the exhibit hall, which is open today and tomorrow. To obtain credit for visiting exhibitors in the morning (9 a.m. to noon) and after- noon (12:01 to 5:30 p.m.), you’ll need to scan in at the C.E. scanning stations at the back of the exhibit hall at the end of rows 100 and 1900. In addition to showcasing offerings from some of the world’s top dental companies, the exhibit hall includes a number of feature areas: • The Relaxation Zone (booth No. 2212), sponsored by ConfirmByEmail, offers complimentary 10-minute pro- fessional neck/shoulder massages. • In the Wellness Lounge (booth No. 2212), sponsored by Carestream Den- tal, you can be guided through neck, shoulder, arm and wrist stretches, or you can experience a hand/arm mas- sage with custom-mixed essential oils for relaxation, energy and focus. You can even get a foot massage and learn foot-care techniques. • The Healthy Eating Zone (booth No. 2229), sponsored by Míele Profes- sional, provides expert guidance on healthy eating habits that you’ll be able to apply in your own kitchen. • New this year is Facial Intel- ligence™ in booth No. 147, where you can learn the technique of read- ing faces, a valuable tool that can help build rapport, connections and relationships between professionals, 5 The eight members of ‘Your Gen- eration in Concert’ take audiences on a musical journey along the soundtrack of the past five decades. (Photo/ Provided by Your Genera- tion in Con- cert) Rolling Stones, to the smooth sounds of Barry White, explosive pop of Michael Jackson and raw emotion of U2, the band delivers the most popu- lar songs of the past 50 years. (Sources: Ontario Dental Association and Your Generation in Concert) Tonight in Toronto ▲▲ The ODA 150th Anniversary Bash with Your Generation in Concert is sched- uled for tonight from 6–10 p.m. in the North Building, Hall C, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Advanced registration required. 5 The Metro Toronto Convention Centre South is adjacent to one of Toronto’s top attractions, the CN Tower. their staff and their patients. Complimentary cocktails The ASM150 exhibit hall during the final hour before closing each day (4:30–5:30 p.m.) will feature a compli- mentary cocktail reception with a var- iety of food and beverages and oppor- tunities to connect with exhibitors, speakers and colleagues. Today’s reception is sponsored by Henry Schein, and tomorrow’s is sponsored by KidSmiles. If you signed up for the receptions, you will have received drink tickets with your registration materials. ODA Booth – Level 800 Be sure to visit the ODA membership booth on the 800 level immediately outside the exhibits hall to meet with ODA board members, volunteers and ODA and CDA staff to learn more about getting the most out of ODA membership. Popular topics include: CDA Secure Send; continuing educa- tion programs; compliance and regu- latory issues; ODA Extended Health Care Insurance; becoming involved with your component society; inter- pretation and use of dental procedure codes; and reducing costs on energy, telecom and inventory management through the ODA Member Discount Program. Again this year, the booth also features an ODA Job Board to help connect those who are hiring with those who are looking. Remember, there are no exhibits Saturday, so tomorrow is your last chance to take advantage of all the hall has to offer, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Source: Ontario Dental Association)