Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition 2008 Preliminary Program

P L A N YO U R E D U C AT I O N DENTAL HYGIENIST TRACK DENTAL ASSISTANT TRACK SENIOR MOMENTS: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH MEMORY IMPAIRMENT Anastasia Turchetta, RDH Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 8:00 – 10:30am 5110 CE Hours: 2.5 By 9/12: $10 Dentist/$10 Staﬀ After 9/12: $15 Dentist/$15 Staﬀ The truth is that the number of Americans turning 65 will jump from 6,000 each day now to 10,000 daily in 2011. Discover how to maintain patients' oral health by overcoming the challenges of medication, nutrition or behavior associated with senior moments. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Recognize the eﬀects of age-related ailments 2. Combine medication education and product awareness for patient and family 3. Retain memory via three key secrets This course is underwritten by a grant from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products, a division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. DENTAL ASSISTING: ROUNDTABLE LEARNING Jen Blake, CDA Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00am – Noon 5205 Also presented 3:00 – 6:00pm 5214 and Friday, Oct. 17 10:15am – 1:15pm 6215 CE Hours: 3 By 9/12: $50 Dentist/$50 Staﬀ After 9/12: $50 Dentist/$50 Staﬀ Back by popular demand. Share with other dental assistants in small group discussions. Have fun in this fast-paced course ﬁlled with information, product samples and door prizes just for you. Diﬀerent information is covered in each session. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Share ideas with other dental assistants on patient care 2. Learn about new products and techniques available for their practice 3. Recognize the value of dental assistants to quality patient care This course is presented in partnership with the American Dental Assistants Association. FORENSIC DENTAL IDENTIFICATION IN A MASS FATALITY INCIDENT: A COMPUTER-BASED WORKSHOP Anthony Cardoza, DDS James Wood Jr., DDS Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00am – Noon 5206 Also presented 3:00 – 6:00pm 5215 CE Hours: 3 By 9/12: $275 Dentist/ $225 Staﬀ After 9/12: $295 Dentist/ $245 Staﬀ This workshop will acquaint participants with forensic dental mass disaster protocols. Attendees will attempt to identify victims of a mock disaster by developing, entering and comparing dental information. Computers will be provided. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Identify the forensic dentist’s role in mass fatality incidents 2. Know forensic dental identiﬁcation protocols for mass fatality incidents 3. Understand dental charting considerations in a mass disaster COURSE KEY FEE COURSE NO FEE COURSE WORKSHOP Please see page 69 for workshop requirements. EDUCATION IN THE ROUND Speakers Index Index of speakers with their biographies begins on page 90. thursday Audience Key DHAB DENTAL HYGIENE A DENTAL ASSISTING DHA FORENSICS D DENTIST/ DENTAL STUDENT PREPARING FOR PRACTICE OWNERSHIP Presenters to be announced Thursday, Oct. 16 Code: 9:00am – 1:00pm 5113 CE Hours: 4 By 9/12: $75 Dentist/$45 Staﬀ After 9/12: $95 Dentist/$65 Staﬀ Learn how to make the transition from associate to practice owner at “Preparing for Practice Ownership” with expert advice on everything from goal setting and business planning to ﬁnancial education and preparation. By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Determine whether to buy or build 2. Learn how to develop business and ﬁnancial plans 3. Learn to fully understand ﬁnancing options This course is co-presented with Matsco. H DENTAL HYGIENIST L LAB TECHNICIAN A DENTAL ASSISTANT B BUSINESS ASSISTANT G GUEST D PRACTICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT REGISTER TODAY AT www.ada.org/goto/session 43 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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