Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition 2008 Preliminary Program

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS THE ADA WELCOMES OUR INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES TO FOUR DAYS OF EXCITEMENT AND EDUCATION WELCOME INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES! The ADA is pleased to be your host in San Antonio! To ensure a pleasant experience, the ADA has streamlined the registration process and scheduled special activities. INTERNATIONAL DENTISTS SAVE MONEY ON REGISTRATION BY BECOMING AN ADA MEMBER! Join the ADA as an Affiliate member and pay only US$50 to attend the 149th Annual Session in San Antonio instead of US$250 as a nonmember (if you register before Sept. 12)! International dentists who join the ADA have access to valuable benefits including an online subscription to the Journal of the American Dental Association and the new ADA Professional Product Review, member pricing on all ADA Online CE courses, discounts up to 50% on ADA Catalog products, reduced member rates for ADA Annual Sessions and much more! To learn more or apply for Affiliate membership visit http://www.ada.org/ada/join. APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2008. INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION SERVICES Go to the International Registration Area at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to pick up your advance registration materials. If you have not already registered you can do so on-site . IF YOU PRE-REGISTERED, PLEASE BRING YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION FOR QUICK AND EASY PICKUP OF YOUR REGISTRATION MATERIALS. VISA REQUIREMENTS It can now take as long as four months to obtain a visa to enter the United States. If you require a visa to enter the U.S., please check with your local United States Embassy or Consulate to obtain the necessary documentation as soon as possible. Please use the following links for more information regarding obtaining visas and machine-readable passports: http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors.html http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/traveling_to_US.html OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION An official letter of invitation to attend the 149th ADA Annual Session will be sent upon written request. This invitation is intended to facilitate the participant’s travel and visa arrangements but does not extend financial support. To request a letter of invitation, please fill in the form online at http://www.ada.org/ada/international/visa_request_email.asp, or contact Josephine Szymczyk, ADA Center for International Development and Affairs at szymczykj@ada.org or fax your request to +1-312-587-4735. MULTILINGUAL STAFF Multilingual staff will be available at the International Registration Area to assist you. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Visit www.ada.org/goto/session for registration deadlines, hotel reservation deadlines and other important information for international attendees. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE Each International Dentist who registers for the meeting will receive a Certificate of Attendance in his/her registration packet. THE ADA WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 2008 INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM. VISIT WWW.ADA.ORG/GOTO/SESSION AND CLICK ON “EXHIBITOR RESOURCES” FOR MORE INFORMATION. INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION Saturday, October 18 6:00–7:30pm, The Grotto at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Join us for an evening of friendship, food, drink, music and fun in honor of all international guests. Network and meet with leadership from the American Dental Association. Visit www.ada.org/goto/session for more details. INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY LOUNGE Location: Registration Area Network with other dentists from around the world, learn more about what the ADA has to offer and take advantage of the Internet Café to connect with colleagues back home. TOUR A LOCAL DENTAL SCHOOL AND DENTAL OFFICE This unique tour of a modern dental school and dental office will give you a valuable perspective and experience of dentistry in the U.S. Visit the International Registrants section of www.ada.org/goto/session for more information and to register for this tour. Space is limited, so register today. 112 ADA08 SAN ANTONIO http://www.ada.org/ada/join http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors.html http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/traveling_to_US.html http://www.ada.org/ada/international/visa_request_email.asp http://www.ada.org/goto/session http://www.ada.org/goto/session http://www.ada.org/goto/session http://www.ada.org/goto/session

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Table of Contents Schedule of Events (preliminary) San Antonio City Information General Sessions Distinguished Speaker Series Rodeo Alumni and Professional Associations American Dental Assistants Association Presidential Gala AADA Brunch House of Delegates World Marketplace Exhibition World Marketplace Exhibitors List Health Screening, ADA Foundation Restaurant Reservations Professional Product Review ADA Pavilion Satellite Symposia Continuing Education ADA365 Live Operatory Center Education in the Round ADA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Program Dental Office Design Competition American Student Dental Association Multimedia Recording Educational Tracks Translation (Spanish) Wednesday Continuing Education Thursday Courses-at-a-Glance Thursday Continuing Education Friday Courses-at-a-Glance Friday Continuing Education General Information Saturday Courses-at-a-Glance Saturday Continuing Education Sunday Courses-at-a-Glance Sunday Continuing Education Speakers Index Travel and Transportation to San Antonio Hotel Map Hotel Amenity Grid Tours Children’s Program International Attendee Information Important Dates and Deadlines Categories, Codes and Fees Registration and Hotel Reservations Form Tour Registration Form Contact Information Special Assistance

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