The wonderful world of dentistry ... come to Anaheim! Anaheim, California--July 8-11, 2004.THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ITS 80TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE. We will be joined by members of the Academy of General Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), n.pr a nonprofit, international organization dedicated to serving the needs and representing the general interests of dental professionals. & the American Association of Women Dentists. We invite you to participate in the educational and professional activities of the conference & to enjoy the cultural, recreational and social opportunities too. Please RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. using the enclosed registration forms or register on-line at www.agd.org Kay Mosley, CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. ADAA ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America ADAA American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Art Dealers Association of America (since 1962; New York City, NY, USA) ADAA Aberdeen and District Angling Association President 2003-2004 John D. Chandler, DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S , MAGD MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry MAGD Military Aid to Government Departments Academy President 2003-2004 Thursday, July 8, 2004 A01 Points on Piercing: Oral Health and Home Care Considerations Betsy Reynolds. RDH RDH abbr. Registered Dental Hygienist RDH, n an abbreviation for registered dental hygienist. , MS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 8:30 am-11:30 am As orofacial piercings become more common, the healthcare professional must become more familiar with the unique healing dynamics, potential post-piercing sequelae sequelae Clinical medicine The consequences of a particular condition or therapeutic intervention , piercing care strategies, and dental implications associated with this trend. Presented in a relaxed multimedia forum utilizing specific case studies, die participant will learn about epithelialization epithelialization /ep·i·the·li·al·iza·tion/ (-the?le-al-i-za´shun) healing by the growth of epithelium over a denuded surface. ep·i·the·li·al·i·za·tion or ep·i·the·li·za·tion n. of piercings, irritations and infections, care of piercings, considerations for orofacial piercings, oral examination strategies, and case studies. With an MS Degree in Oral Biology from the University of Washington, Ms. Reynolds has held teaching positions emphasizing the dental sciences at numerous dental and dental hygiene schools. She is involved with several private practices as a hygienist. Currently Betsy resides in the Denver, Colorado, area where she is an Associate Professor in the dental and dental hygiene departments at the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
A02 The Role of the Dental Assistant in the Invisalign Practice David Alpan, DDS, MSD (MicroSoft Diagnostics) A utility that accompanied Windows 3.1 and DOS 6 that reported on the internal configuration of the PC. A variety of information on disks, video, drivers, IRQs and port addresses was provided. Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 9:30 am-11:30 am A two-hour presentation introducing Invisialign to dental assistants and describing the important role dental assistants play in making an Invisalign practice successful. Topics include patient education, record keeping, photography, and marketing Invisalign. Dr. David Alpan is an early adopter of the Invisalign Procedure ('99) and a Clinical speaker for Align Technology. He founded Orthodontic Treatment Planning and provides treatment planning through OTP (1) (One Time Programmable) Refers to programming content or logic into chips such as EPROMs and EEPROMs, which cannot be reversed. See antifuse. (2) (One Time P and other services. A private practitioner for over four years, he has offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. De Alpan graduated from the University of the Pacific with a DDS in 1996, and earned a Certificate in Orthodontics orthodontics: see dentistry. in 1998 and his MSD in 1998. A03 Resources for Promoting Oral Fitness Gail Stoops, RDH Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Scientific evidence confirms that achieving an optimal level of oral health improves and strengthens the quality of life. By understanding and working with the realities of human behavior, a dental professional can establish a tare tare (târ), name sometimes used as a synonym for any vetch, most frequently for the common vetch. The tare of the Scriptures, a weed of grainfields and considered a seed of evil, is thought to have been the unrelated darnel (see rye grass). continuum, which promotes and supports improved clinical outcomes. Topics for this fast-paced and interactive program include: developing yourself, the dental professional as a resource; building quality patient/clinician relationships; and utilizing social motivation and behavioral psychology to promote the process of change. Patient and product assessment skills will be defined, as they relate to individualized needs-based and evidence-based recommendations. Audience interaction is encouraged as product resources are reviewed and evaluated. Gail Stoops has 23 years of experience as a clinical hygienist and is a graduate of the ACC See adaptive cruise control. Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She has served in local state, regional and national professional association positions including President of the American Dental Hygienists Association American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association of dental hygienists in the United States created to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the United States , Ms. Stoops is the creator and presenter of clinically oriented continuing education courses. An inventor of a low aerosol suction tip, she also serves as a part-time educator for Philips Oral Heathcare. A04 Enhancing Dental Assistants' Selling Skills Victoria Wallace, CDA, RDA RDA abbr. recommended daily allowance Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are quantities of nutrients in the diet that are required to maintain good health in people. Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Attending this presentation will revitalize your love of dentistry and working in the dental profession. It is a basic, easy to audit lecture that will describe the importance of education and dental procedures. It is not learning how to "Hard sell" but to know and feel good about what you have to offer the patient on a day-today basis. This course will help with verbal skins and presentation skills. Victoria will entertain and excite you, and make you feel like you are a very important part of the producing team! She will help you realize how important it is achieve one goal after another, which will enhance your competence that in turn elevates your confidence. The more confident you are the better lift is! Come join in for some fun, and maybe even a goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. or two. Victoria Wallace has been a CDA, RDA since 1976. She assisted in general practices until the early '90s when she became involved in cosmetic dentistry When tooth whitening was in it's infancy she researched and worked with thousands of whitening whit·en·ing n. 1. An agent used to make something white or whiter. 2. The act or process of making white or whiter. Noun 1. cases, including focus on tetracyline patients. Ms. Wallace spends most of her time educating dental professionals on new products and procedures. She has been with Ultradent Products, Inc., since 1996, first as a Product Education Specialist, and for the past five years as West Coast Regional Manager. An active member of the ADAA, she serves on the Board of the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation and is currently working towards her Fellowship for the ADAA. Friday, July 9, 2004 A05 Noshing to Knowledge--OSAP (Breakfast Forum) Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture 6:45 am-9:15 am (Continental Breakfast) Course Fee: $25 Nonmember: $35 Onsite Fee: $40 Nonmember: $50 Noshing to Knowledge is an inventive review of the new CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry designed specifically for dental assistants. Presentation format will be that of a progressive breakfast. Attendees will start their meal program atone of four stations. Every 20 minutes the groups will move to another presenter. Topics to be covered include effective instrument sterilization, proper hand hygiene, selection and use of personal protective equipment and clinical contact surfaces--disinfect, cover, or both. The program will end with a plenary review of the impact that the new Guidelines will have on dental practice followed by a discussion period. The four presenters are noted infection control and prevention consultants and active members of the Organization for Safety & Asepsis asepsis: see antiseptic. Procedures, OSAP OSAP, n.pr an abbreviation for the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, a nonprofit organization that consists of dental and health care professionals and others interested in promoting infection control and effective health and safety . They are Leslie Canham, RDA, Eve Cuny, RDA, MS, Mary Govoni, RDA, RDH, MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration , and Ginny Jorgensen, CDA, EFDA EFDA European Fusion Development Agreement EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA Equipment Facilities Design Authorization , EPODA, AAS. A06 Electronic Transactions in Dentistry (Breakfast Forum) Jackie Tadsen Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture 6:45 am-9:15 am (Continental Breakfast) Course Fee: $25 Nonmember: $35 Onsite Fee: $40 Nonmember: $50 See how Electronic Transactions will provide essential tools for your dental practice and be guided ed through the processes and results of incorporating electronic transactions into your office. It will include an overview of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, today. You'll learn: * What is EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. ? * How it works and the benefits * Paper vs. electronic claims * Choices of electronic claim transmission "highways" * Not just claims anymore; what's in store for your practice in the future? This panel discussion includes members of insurance companies and practice management software vendors, and will conclude with a question and answer period. Jackie Tadsen serves as Director of Channel Marketing with WebMD Dental a service of WebMD Envoy. In this role, Ms. Tadsen is responsible for the growth and advancement of the full range of batch and real-time technology solutions, designed to connect dental providers, payers and software vendors. She is the relationship manager and liaison for the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the , the state associations and sits on the ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. Standards Committee on Dental Informatics. L27 CDT-4 Update: Decoding the Code Mary Smith, DDS Credit Hours: 2.5--Lecture 1:30 pm-4:00 pm (Jointly sponsored with AGD) This course will familiarize the attendees with the Current Dental Terminology, Fourth Edition: CDT-4, and will cover new, deleted and edited codes. Dr. Smith will review common coding questions, explain the code process and take some of the mystery out of "the code." Topics include: * New CDT-4 Codes * Code Development * Insurance Coding Dr. Smith is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry's Council on Dental Care and maintains a private practice in Spokane, Washington. A07 Impressions & Temporaries: "No Fuss-No Muss" Howard Glazer, DDS, FAGD FAGD Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry FAGD Florida Academy of General Dentistry Credit Hours: 2--Participation 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Course Fee: $35 Nonmember: $60 Onsite Fee: $45 Nonmember: $70 This hands-on presentation is designed to familiarize participants with the latest methodology, advantages and techniques for proper impressions and fabrication of temporaries. Patient comfort, cost, ease of use and cleanup are key elements in selecting the right material. Techniques will be simple and easy to follow. State-of-the-art materials require minimal mixing and/or counter cleanup. The materials are virtually tasteless, quick setting, and tan be used with a variety of techniques. Several materials and their applications will be demonstrated. Participants will utilize models to practice various techniques, using a variety of impression materials and composite resins. Light and self-curing composite materials will be demonstrated for ease of use in creating aesthetic temporaries for porcelain laminated veneers, inlays/onlays, crowns, and bridges. Four Learning Objectives/Outcomes: 1. To be familiar with various impression products 2. To be able to use various impression materials and techniques 3. To be familiar with various techniques and materials for fabricating provisionals 4. To be able to create aesthetic provisional clowns, inlays/onlays, and PLVs Participants should bring the following materials with them: explorer, sealer sealer, n a substance used to fill the space around silver or gutta-percha points in a pulp canal. Most contain some combination of zinc, barium, and bismuth salts and eugenol, Canadian balsam, and eucalyptol. , protective eyewear Dr. Glazer is a Fellow and Past President of the Academy of General Dentist and former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is a graduate school of Yeshiva University. It is a private medical school located in the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus of Yeshiva University in the Morris Park (Bronx, NY). He has been a visiting clinician at several universities around the country. Additionally, he is a Fellow if the American College of Demists, International College of Dentists, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is a professional society for people in all areas of forensics. For nearly sixty years, the AAFS has served a distinguished and diverse membership. , and a Diplomate dip·lo·mate n. One who has received a diploma, especially a physician certified as a specialist by a board of examiners. diplomate (dip´l of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry Dr. Glazer is an Attending Dentist at the Englewood Hospital (Englewood, NJ) and is the Deputy Chief Forensic Dental Consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner City of New York. A08 Communication--Your Key to Success Linda L Miles, CSP (1) (Certified Systems Professional) An earlier award for successful completion of an ICCP examination in systems development. See ICCP. (2) (Commerce Service P , CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 2:00 pm-4:00 pm (Jointly sponsored with AAWD AAWD American Association of Women Dentists AAWD Anti Air Warfare Destroyer ) In order to have a successful practice, the clinical side is only one side of the success triangle. Business acumen is the second side that includes practice systems, personnel, budgeting and leadership. At the foundation of the triangle is effective communication. Never in the past 40 years of dentistry has this foundation been more important than it is today. Having just the right words at the right time will make each member of the team able to see themselves as patients see them. It will also allow each person to have a higher degree of respect for each member of their work family and the workload that each person contributes. Linda Miles CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Linda Miles and Associates, an Inc. 500 company that brings exceptional growth to dental practices worldwide. Throughout her 26 years in business, she has instinctively understood the business and people side of dentistry. She is the author of Dynamic Dentistry, the profession's text for taking a practice from ordinary two-exceptional and is founder of for highly acclaimed two-day Dental Business Conferences and the Speaking/Consulting Network. Visit LLM&A website at www.DentalManagementU.com Saturday, July 10, 2004 A09 Diagnosis & Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions Michael Finkelstein, DDS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 8:00 am-10:00 am Lesions of oral mucosa can be categorized as soft tissue tumors versus flat or slightly thickened surface lesions. This course will focus on surface lesions of oral mucosa, including whites lesions, pigmented lesions, and painful ulcerated Ulcerated Damaged so that the surface tissue is lost and/or necrotic (dead). Mentioned in: Adenoid Hyperplasia lesions. Some of these conditions are relatively common and should be routinely recognized by practitioners. Other less common lesions are important because of their serious prognosis. The goal of this course is to review and expand the participants' diagnostic skills when dealing with surface lesions of oral mucosa. Throughout the course, cases will be presented to illustrate the process of patient evaluation and to serve as a basis for discussion of diagnosis and management. Questions and discussion will be encouraged. Dr. Finkelstein received his DDS degree from the University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. in 1976. He then served as a military dentist for three years before returning to Iowa to complete specially training and an MS degree in Oral Pathology. He has taught oral pathology and histology for the past 20 years and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacical Pathology. A10 Empowering Yourself to Recognize and Maximize Your Future Opportunities Dr Alvenia Rhea rhea, in zoology rhea (rē`ə), common name for a South American bird of the family Rheidae, which is related to the ostrich. Weighing from 44 to 55 lb (20–25 kg) and standing up to 60 in. Albright Credit Hours: None 8:00 am-10:00 am (Jointly sponsored with AAWD) A motivational experience guaranteed to make you question personal and professional complacency. Making life choices is often difficult. Making correct career choices is even more complicated. You have the power to control your own destiny by making or changing career or life choices for yourself, your lifestyle, and your goals. Understand why your decisions may or may not be respected or supported by those around you. Learn why neither your family nor your associates have control over your destiny or your happiness. Learn how to be in control of you and your happiness. This seminar will encourage you to reflect on choices you have made--question your decisions about life and career choices--and examine the steps necessary to get you where you want to be. This session challenges--you to create your own road map for personal and professional improvement and advancement. Dr. Albright is the Owner, President and CEO of Alvenia Rhea Albright and Associaties, L.L.C., a consulting firm specializing in leadership and relationship development She is an international presenter and consultant and was the first corporate executive selected to be a fellow at the Salzburg Institute, Salzburg, Austria. Her areas of expertise include: leadership growth strategies, relationship and partnership enhancement and more. L24 Women's Health Barbara Steinberg, DDS Credit Hours: 3.5 1:30 pm-5:00 pm (Jointly sponsored with AGD) This is an informative and compelling session that deals with medical and dental issues concerning women at various stages of their lives. Pregnancy and issues particularly affecting younger women, including eating disorders and domestic violence, will be presented. Issues relating to the mature woman going through perimenopause perimenopause /peri·meno·pause/ (-men´o-pawz) the time just before and after menopause.perimenopau´sal per·i·men·o·pause n. and menopause will also be discussed. The must current information on cardiovascular disease osteoporosis, hormone replacement therapy Hormone Replacement Therapy Definition Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman's body. , as well as alternative modalities will be presented. Dental team members attending dais seminar will learn how to: * Recognize oral manifestations and specific medical and dental considerations when treating female patients during fluctuations in sex hormones in pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, etc. * Recognize the effects of eating disorders (i.e. bulimia) in the oral cavity and the oral indications prevalent in victims of domestic violence. * Understand the latest information regarding cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr Steinberg is a clinical professor of surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine is the medical school of Drexel University. It represents the consolidation of two venerable medical schools: the nation's first medical school for women and the first U.S. college of homeopathy. Residency Locations St. and adjunct associate professor of oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is one of the professional schools of the University of Pennsylvania. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is considered one of the leading dental schools in the US and is highly regarded throughout the world. . A11 How Shocking: The ABCs of AEDs and CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac Paul Gresko, EMT See Efficient markets theory. , BS Credit Hours: 3.5--Participation 1:30 pm-5:00 pm This presentation will review cardiac anatomy and terminology as well as various cardiac emergencies and their treatments. Ventricular fibrillation will be explained and the AED's (automatic external defibrillator automatic external defibrillator Smart defibrillator Cardiology A device designed to monitor the heart's electric activity and, if ventricular fibrillation is identified, deliver an electric shock. See Defibrillator, Ventricular fibrillation. ) role in the attempted reversal of this deadly cardiac arrhyrhmia will be discussed. The AED AED - Automated Engineering Design will be demonstrated. Participants of this program will also have the opportunity to experience hands-on work with the AED trainer as well as reviewing their CPR skills. Paul Gresko has spent the last 28 years actively involved in Emergency Medical Services An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism "EMS" in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. both at the volunteer and at the professional level. He is Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management for Lincoln Park, NJ where he has been involved in disaster preparedness as well as being Chief and current member of the Lincoln Park First Aid Squad. Mr. Gresko is a former paramedic and is currently Manager of Marketing & Business Development for Valley Health Medical Group, New Jersey. He also is an American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. CPR Instructor as well as a National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Instructor. CITY OF ANGELS Sights range from the sophisticated urban center of downtown to the world's entertainment capital, including many of our most popular landmarks such as the Capitol Records Building, the famous HOLLYWOOD sign, Olvera Street, the birthplace of L.A., and the Music Center Complex. A stop at Mann's Chinese Theater will allow you to compare your hand and footprints with the stars of years past and today! Time for lunch or shopping will be provided at Farmer's Market, a unique international marketplace, then Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. TIME: Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm PRICE: $50.00 per person J. PAUL GETTY Jean Paul Getty (December 15, 1892 – June 6, 1976) was an American industrialist and founder of the Getty Oil Company. Biography Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, into a family already in the petroleum business, he was one of the first people in the world with a CENTER Guests will enjoy a brief, scenic tram ride to the peak of Sepulveda Pass to the J. Paul Getty Museum, one of the world's most impressive art collections. Among the masterpieces are the Adoration of the Magi The Adoration of the Magi is the name traditionally given to a Christian religious scene in which the three Magi, often represented as kings, especially in the West, having found Jesus by following a star, lay before him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh: in the church by Andre Mantegna, Vincent Van Gogh's Irises, and brilliant miniatures by the most famous painters of the Middle Ages and a veritable history of Medieval and Renaissance manuscript illumination.
TIME: Wednesday 9:15 am-4:30 pm
Friday 9:15 am-4:30 pm
Saturday 9:15 am-4:30 pm
PRICE: $77.00 per person
A VISIT WITH THE QUEEN Tour Aboard the Queen Mary Once they called her "Queen of the Atlantic." With unmatched grace and peerless power, she was nothing less than a floating miracle, awash in elegance. Today you can "book passage" on a ship that is included on The National Register of Historic Places This article is about the U.S. Register. For the National Register of Historic Places in Canada see Canadian Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places . A "Behind the Scenes" tour will lead you from the decadent First Class Suites to the Boiler Room. Following this exclusive tour you may explore the public areas of this giant liner at leisure.
TIME: Wednesday 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am-2:30 pm
PRICE: $32.00 per person
NIXON LIBRARY History in the Making Guests view a variety of exhibits, films, interactive video displays, photographs and memorabilia reflecting the President's public and private life. Guests will be served boxed lunches that they may enjoy while sitting among the flora of the Rose Garden. See the small farmhouse where Richard Nixon was born and the burial places of both Pat and Richard Nixon.
TIME: Thursday 9:30 am-2:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am-2:00 pm
PRICE: $60.00 per person
NEWPORT GETAWAY Splashing ocean waves, white sandy beaches and waterfront communities are seen along our scenic drive to Newport Harbor with its six islands and gorgeous waterfront homes. Guests will then be taken on a 45-minute harbor cruise. Your guide will point out the former homes of the famous, plus the Southern California Sea Lion Colony at the harbor-entrance bell buoy. Free time is given to explore Balboa Peninsula. Plenty of shopping, restaurants and snack bars are available.
TIME: Thursday 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm
PRICE: $45.00 per person
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC The Aquarium of the Pacific is located in the city of Long Beach, California at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. The aquarium features a collection of over 12,500 animals representing almost 1,000 different species. & Shopping at Shoreline Village Prepare to be dazzled atone of the largest, most comprehensive marine exhibitions. Explore a diversity of marine habitats from California coastal waters, to Micronesia, to the Northern Pacific. A series of tunnels, tanks, and a state of the art aqua-circulation system create an atmosphere similar to standing on the bottom of the ocean. Following the aquarium, it's off to shopping and food at Shoreline Village.
TIME: Thursday 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am-2:30 pm
PRICE: $42.00 per person
A DAY IN THE SUN--HUNTINGTON BEACH Here's a chance to experience a bit of SoCal surf culture with plenty to do between the volleyball courts at the base of the pier and the wide stretch of sand for those who wish to feel the sun above and sand below. An abundance of great restaurants offer striking views and delicious cuisine.
TIME: Thursday 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am-3:30 pm
PRICE: $25.00 per person
ART WALK & SEASIDE LUNCHEON Laguna Art Tour, Shopping & Lunch at Las Brisas You're invited to take an intimate look at the "Artist" community of Laguna Beach. Begin with a guided "Art Walk" tour, visiting Laguna's artist colony collection, then continue down the boulevard to selected artists' boutiques/galleries located in the city's central district. Also included is lunch in the heart of Laguna atop the Laguna Cliffs at Las Brisas for Mexican seafood and other tempting delights. TIME: Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm PRICE: $74.00 per person CATALINA ISLAND ADVENTURE Twenty-six miles across the Pacific is a magical island, untouched by the progress of the modern world. Your Catalina adventure begins in Dana Point departing by a waiting catamaran catamaran (kăt'əmərăn`), watercraft made up of two connected hulls or a single hull with two parallel keels. Originally used by the natives of Polynesia, the catamaran design was adopted by Western boat builders in the 19th cent. . Once on Catalina, visitors will have time to take part in a tour or activity. The relaxing afternoon will allow time to explore the streets of Avalon, enjoy free time shopping, and see the island from their unique activity of choice. Each guest will receive a voucher good for one of the following activities or options as follows: * Glass Bottom Boat Trip * Bike Rental * Casino Tour * Avalon Scenic Tour * Miniature Golf * AT-Shirt or Baseball Cap with the Catalina Logo TIME: Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm PRICE: $137.00 per person These tours can be reserved through AGD. Visit their website at www.agd.org. Click on Annual Meeting 2004 icon. ADAA Education Thursday, July 8, 2004 Points on Piercing: Oral Health and Home Care Considerations 8:30 am-11:30 am The Pole of the Dental Assistant in the Invisalign Practice 9:30 am-11:30 am Resources for Promoting Oral Fitness 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Enhancing Dental Assistants' Selling Skills 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Friday, July 9, 2004 Noshing to Knowledge--OSAP 6:45 am-9:15 am (Continental Breakfast) Electronic Transactions in Dentistry 6:45 am-9:15 am (Continental Breakfast) CDT-4 Update: Decoding the Code 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Impressions & Temporaries: "No Fuss-No Muss" 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Communication--Your Key to Success 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Saturday, July 10, 2004 Diagnosis & Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions 8:00 am-10:00 am Empowering Yourself to Recognize and Maximize Your Future Opportunities 8:00 am-10:00 am Women's Health 1:30 pm-5:00 pm How Shocking: The ABCs of AEDs and CPR 1:30 pm-5:00 pm ADAA Governance Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Course Managers' Orientation 4:30 pm-5:00 pm New Delegate Orientation 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Thursday, July 8, 2004 District Caucuses 8:00 pm-9:15 pm Convocation/First House of Delegates/Meet the Candidates 12:15 pm-3:00 pm Friday, July 9, 2004 Balloting 6:30 am-8:00 am ADAA/DANB Forum 9:30 am-10:30 am Reference Committees 11:00 am-12:30 pm District Caucuses 4:15 pm-5:45 pm Saturday, July 10, 2004 Second Balloting (if needed) 6:30 am-7:30 am Second House of Delegates House of Delegates n. The lower house of the state legislature in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. 10:15 am-12:30 pm Sunday, July 11, 2004 Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 am-12:00 pm ADAA Special Events Wednesday, July 7, 2004 ADAA/AGD Registration Party 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday, July 8, 2004 Exhibits-3:00 pm-8:00 pm ADAA/AGD Welcome Party 5:00 pm-8:00 pm ADAAF ADAAF American Dental Assistants Association Foundation Mystery Play Fun(d)raiser 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Friday, July 9, 2004 Exhibits--10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--Free Membership Summit 6:00 pm-??? Saturday, July 10, 2004 Exhibits 1 9:00 am-2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--Free President's Gala 6:00 pm-10:00 pm General Information Registration hours at the Anaheim Conventer Center Wednesday, July 7 3:00 am-6:30 pm Thursday, July 8 7:00 am-8:00 pm Friday, July 9 7:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, July 10 6:00 am-4:00 pm ADAA Credentialing At Registration in the Convention C, enter Wednesday only, July 7 4:00 pm-6:30 pm At the location of the First & Second House Thursday, July 8 10:00 am-10:15 am Saturday, July 10 10:00 am-10:15 am Cell Phones: Cell phones and pagers should be turned off when courses or meetings are in session. Dress Code: The dress code for the duration of the meeting is business casual. Jeans, sneakers and athletic wear are unacceptable. Airport Transit: According to the Marriott Hotel, airport shuttles are available to LAX for $16 one-way and to John Wayne Airport John Wayne Airport (IATA: SNA, ICAO: KSNA, FAA LID: SNA) is located at 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Other nearby cities include Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. for $11. Cab fares to those airports are $95 and $45 respectively. Anaheim Weather and Tourist Information: Temperatures in Anaheim range from the 80's on upward in July. For things to see and do in Anaheim, visit the Anaheim/Orange County Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.anaheimoe.com Exhibit Hours: Thursday: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm AGD TOUR DESK HOURS Anaheim Convention Center July 6-10, 2004 DATE TIME Tuesday, July 6 Noon-4:00 pm Wednesday, July 7 8:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday, July 8 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday, July 9 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday, July 10 7:00 am-10:00 pm President's Gala-#A13 Saturday, July 20, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm This always festive occasion features a delicious dinner, an introduction of the new officers and trustees and an opportunity for good fun at the close of this, our 80th Annual Conference. As always, the evening will include the installation of our new officers and board of trustees. A brief awards ceremony will also take place. Please join us at the dosing festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. of the Conference. Cocktails--6 PM (cash bar); Dinner--7 PM $75 Pre-registration; $85 on-site Register for #A13 under Events on the Advance Registration Form. "TILL DEATH DO WE PART" Foundation Fun(d)raiser--#A12 Thursday, July 8, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Humorous murder mystery features members and friend of the ADAA Foundation. $25 Pre-registration; $35 on-site Register for #A12 under Events on the Advance Registration Form. See ad on Events Registration page for more details. |
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