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Registration is now open for the fourth annual symposium, "Raising the Momentum Through Continuity of Care: Finding Dental Homes for America's Children."

The free symposium, hosted by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, the American Dental Association Foundation and the American Dental Association, is planned for July 22-23 at ADA Headquarters. Registration ends June 30, and space is limited.

The symposium will convene July 22 at 3 p.m. and continue July 23 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Symposium sponsor DTAF will provide participants with all materials and all food and drink, including a reception July 22, and breakfast and lunch on July 23. Participants are responsible for their hotel and travel costs.

A discounted block of rooms at the Affinia Hotel (directly behind ADA Headquarters) has been reserved for registrants until June 30 at a cost of $129 plus tax per night. Attendees are required to make their own hotel arrangements. To book a room at the Affinia, call 1-312-787-6000 or log on to www.affinia.com. Mention the group code "GKIDS" to receive the special symposium rate.

Ten travel stipends will also be awarded for participants who might otherwise not be able to attend. Participants interested in applying for a stipend must submit an application with their registration form by May 21.

For more information or to register, log on to the GKAS website (www.ada.org/3955.aspx) or e-mail gkas@ada.org.