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Learning in the Round

144th Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Where: McCormick Place

East Hall, Room E256

When (3 Sessions *):

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Session 1:9 AM-Noon Session 2:1:30 PM-4:30 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Session 3:9 AM-Noon

* Different topics will be covered in each session.

Back by Popular Demand!

Featuring New Products & New Manufacturers

Have fun while you learn in this hands-on small group experience.

Share ideas with other dental assistants in your group while you are introduced to new products and techniques that will benefit your practice.

You will come away energized with new ideas, new colleagues and lots of product samples for your office.

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Course Moderator

Jennifer K. Blake, CDA, EFDA, FADAA

Jen Blake has been a member of the dental team for over 35 years. She has been a clinical assistant, educator, and is past president of the American Dental Assistants Association. Currently she is serving as ADAA Director of Education and Professional Relations.

Per Session ADAA Members $20 Per Session Non-Members (No refunds)

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Saturday, January 31, 2009

PRE-REGISTRATION is not required but highly recommended. Seating will be limited. Don't miss this opportunity.

New Products & Techniques in Dental Assisting

ATTENDEES WILL BENEFIT FROM:

Product samples, door prizes, education, fellowship and fun.

3 CEUs to be awarded for each session by the Dental Assisting National Board and the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education

FEES: REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fees: ADAA Members

Non-ADAA Members

(No refunds)

$5 per session

$20 per session

American Dental Assistants Association 144th Chicago Midwinter Meeting McCormick Place--East Hall, Room E256

A change in location will be noted in the on-site program and in the registration materials sent to pre-registered attendees. Pre-Regisiration for ADAA Learning in the Round Deadline: January 31, 2009 Pre-registration strongly recommended. Courses will be closed once maximum registration has been achieved. Registration for this course is separate from CDS and is handled by ADAA only.

Pre-Registration for CDS Meeting

Both members and non-members who wish to register for the CDS I Meeting itself, including admission to the Exhibit Floor, should fill out CDS Meeting Registration forms and submit them with fee (if any) to CDS as directed on http://www.cds.org/mwm/.

All of those pre-registered with the CDS will receive badges during February in the mail. These registrants need only stop by the Chicago Dental Society registration desk to pick up a plastic badge holder and Midwinter program. Badges are not required for admission to ADAA courses, but are required for admission to the exhibit floor.

On--Site Registration

On--site registration for courses will take place outside the room in which courses are being presented and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available. A charge of $10 will be added to the course fee for both ADAA Members and Non-members. Those registering on-site for ADAA courses will also have to register at the CDS registration desk if they wish to obtain a badge and badge holder, required for admission to the exhibit floor, and to obtain a general program. There is no CDS registration fee for members of the Illinois Dental Assistants Association. Illinois ADAA members, be sure to bring your membership card for free CDS registration on-site. All other assistants, even if members of other ADAA state components, must pay a registration fee to CDS for badge and badge holder.

Continuing Education Credit

The courses offered by ADAA at this meeting are acceptable for CE Credit with the Dental Assisting National Board and state agencies requiring dental assisting continuing education. (Check with your state board if you have any questions.)

ADAA is an AGD-Approved National Sponsor FAGD/MAGD Credit 04/10/1992 to 05/31/2011

The ADAA is proud to present the design for the new membership pins. The pins will be sent to members upon renewal of their dues. The renewal dues bill was mailed in November.

WITH DEEPEST THANKS

I was overwhelmed with all the cards and phone calls from my dental assistant friends in ADAA after my heart attack! Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers, they have surely helped in my recovery!

Love,

Betty Ann Thorpe, CDA

Emeritus, Texas

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO THE JOURNAL'S PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Starting with the January/February issue, each issue will be published early in the first month of the issue, rather than in the second month. The Journal staff thanks our readers for their patience and looks forward to the new publication schedule with enthusiasm.

LEARNING IN THE ROUND 2009

Rocky Mountain Dental Convention January 1.5-16 Southwest Dental Congress January 22-23 Yankee Dental Congress January 29-30 Chicago Midwinter February 27-28 Hinman Dental Meeting March 19-21 California Dental Metering at Anaheim May 16 ADAA/ADA Annual Conference October 2 Greater New York Dental Meeting November 29-30