Dental Tribune U.S. Edition No.7, 2017

AG D A N D N DA M EETIN GS DENTAL TRIBUNE DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition JULY 2017 — Vol. 12, No. 7 www.dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com GUIDED-SURGERY SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTS ‘FIRST-TAKE’ IMPRESSION MATERIALS Color-coded system helps practitioners at any experience level precisely place premium Hahn Tapered Implants. ” page A2 The first-take accuracy achieved with Kettenbach’s Panasil family of materials translates to less material used and lower costs. ” page A2 IMPLANT TRIBUNE COURT BACKS AAID, DENTAL SPECIALISTS Fifth Circuit ruling rejects Texas limitations on dental- specialties advertising. ” page B1 AGD2017 tightens focus on networking, education AGD2017, July 12-15 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, will feature a full lineup of exhibits, networking events and a com- prehensive program of continuing edu- cation (FAGD/MAGD accepted) devoted to the needs of general dentists. Dental professionals can take advan- tage of three full days of clinical and practice management lectures, sympo- siums, hands-on courses and live-patient demonstrations. AGD2017 will be the first meeting using AGD’s new scientific session format — an exclusive focus on exhibits, education Speakers at the National Dental Association meeting include, from left, the Madow Brothers, AARP Senior Vice President Dr. Edna Kane Williams, President and CEO of the MLK Foundation Dr. Harry Johnson and CEO of Delivering WOW Dr. Anissa Holmes. Photos/Provided by National Dental Association NDA 104th convention features top speakers The 104th Annual Convention of the National Dental Association (NDA) will convene July 19-23, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas. The NDA, one of the old- est professional associations in America, describes itself as the premier dental organization for ethnic minorities, rep- resenting more than 10,000 oral health professionals. Product and resource center The NDA promotes oral health equity among people of color through advocacy, mentoring dental students and commu- nity outreach. The annual convention features C.E., a state-of-the-art product and resource center and a variety of net- working opportunities for oral health students and veteran professionals alike. Oral health professionals from across the country will gather at the annual meeting to learn the latest dental tech- niques and practice management so- lutions. Workshops will cover topics such as opioid addiction, concussion syndrome, practice management, in- terprofessional training and care, local anesthesia and surgical updates and the impact of the Affordable Care Act on den- tistry. Featured keynote speakers include the Madow Brothers; Dr. Edna Kane Wil- liams, senior vice president of AARP; Dr. Harry Johnson, president and CEO of the MLK Foundation; and Dr. Anissa Holmes, CEO of Delivering WOW. Dr. Kim B. Perry, NDA’s 93rd president, said, “The NDA is off to an excellent start in 2017, addressing issues that impact communities and dental professionals of color. We will continue our efforts to secure ‘Our Place at the Table — Advanc- ing and Advocating for the Future of Oral Health.’” The NDA is an inclusive organization and all oral health-care professionals are welcome at NDA events. For more infor- mation and to register to attend, visit the NDA’s website at www.ndaonline.org. (Source: National Dental Association) Permit #1396 Bellmawr, N.J. San Antonio, TX Permit No. 1239 US Postage Paid U.S. Postage PRST STD PRSRT STD PAID New York, N.Y. 10011 New York, N.Y. 10011 Suite #500 Suite #500 116 West 23rd Street 116 West 23rd Street Dental Tribune America Dental Tribune America Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino — partially visible above at the center of the Las Vegas Strip — is the venue for the Academy of General Dentistry 2017 annual meeting, which features lectures, sympo- siums, hands-on courses and live-patient demonstrations. The meeting’s three-day exhibit hall includes dedicated time periods each day scheduled to not conflict with courses and lectures. Photo/Provided by Las Vegas News Bureau and networking events. AGD2017 also will be the first year for: • One-Hour Lectures, featuring more than 90 courses. Topics include emergen- cy medicine, CAD/CAM bridges, practice management and dental sleep medicine. • AGD Student and New Dentist Lounge, with VIP access to C.E. sessions, a career fair and mentorship networking events. • “Wine” Down with Experts, with end- of-the-day refreshments and one-on-one time with speakers and colleagues. • Women’s Leadership Panel & Lun- cheon, with women leaders from dental associations across the globe. Exhibit hall The AGD2017 exhibit hall will feature hundreds of vendors showcasing the most current technologies and services in the field of general dentistry. Attend- ees also will find free education lectures and entertainment. Exhibit hall hours are July 13: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 15: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day the exhibit hall is open, time will be dedicated to attendees who wish to visit without missing one of their fa- vorite courses. The dedicated hours will be on July 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and on July 14 and 15 from noon to 2 p.m. Following his Thursday morning key- note address, materials scientist Mark Miodownik, PhD, will be in the exhibit hall to sign copies of his book “Stuff Mat- ters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World.” AGD Resource Pavilion At the AGD Resource Pavilion, AGD staff will be on hand to answer questions re- lated to membership. The resource pa- vilion will also feature information on: new and updated online tools; AGD’s advocacy efforts on issues specific to general dentistry; educational programs featured in the AGD Online Learning Center; information on the fellowship and mastership awards; and other exclu- sive members’ benefits such as the AGD Member Savings and Offers program and AGD publications. Online registration and other details can be accessed at www.agd2017.org. (Source: AGD)

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