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The ADA Annual Session brings together leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry to present more than 180 continuing education courses over four days.



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2009 Annual Session

Register today! Continuing education courses, special events and ADA Tour Program are now available!

2009 Annual Session Schedule of Events

The 2009 Annual Session will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.

  • Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series
    Wednesday evening, September 30
  • Scientific Program
    Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4
  • World Marketplace Exhibition
    Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3
  • House of Delegates
    Friday, October 2 – Tuesday, October 6
  • Special Event
    Friday Evening, October 2
  • Post-Session Seminars
    Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7
Celebrate the ADA's 150th anniversary

Celebrate the ADA's 150th anniversary at the 2009 Annual Session in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Visit the 150th Anniversary Web site.

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What They're Saying Video

Hear what your colleagues have to say about the value of attending the ADA Annual Session.

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2009 Annual Session Overview

Education in the Round VideoThe American Dental Association (ADA) invites you to attend the 150th ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition. The ADA Annual Session is an unsurpassed opportunity for continuing education, networking and up-to-the-minute learning for:

 

 

  • Dentists
  • Dental Students
  • International Dentists
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Business Assistants
  • Lab Technicians
  • Health Professionals
  • Dental Dealers

The 2009 meeting will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center, located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

Your registration includes:

  • Access to more than 180 continuing education courses over four days.
  • Valuable educational opportunities for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, business assistants, lab technicians and students—bring the entire team!
  • Education opportunities unique to the ADA, such as the Live Operatory Center and Education in the Round
  • Explore ways to participate in the Annual Session, such as the Education Exchange Competition (professional table clinics, redesigned), the new Preventive Office of the Year Competition, and the 2009 Dental Office Design Competition
  • Participation in ADA365.org, the ADA’s education-based online networking site
  • The opportunity to register for one of three post-session courses to be held on the islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii
  • Entry into the ADA's spectacular 150th anniversary General Session featuring the Distinguished Speaker Series. The 2008 event featured Tom Brokaw on Friday, Oct. 17 and Bob and Lee Woodruff on Saturday, Oct. 18 along with inspiring messages about the power of dentistry.
  • Entry into the ADA World Marketplace Exhibition, featuring more than 650 leading exhibitors of dental products and services.
  • The opportunity to participate in tours designed especially for Annual Session attendees

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Why you should attend

The ADA Annual Session provides practical advice and information by bringing together leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry.

  • Unlock The Secrets Of Running A Highly Successful Practice
    With more than 180 continuing education courses spanning four days, you’ll find plenty of ideas you can take home and use immediately. More than 60% of continuing education course seats are free with your registration.
  • Learn From The Finest Minds In The Dental Community
    The ADA Annual Session offers an unparalleled opportunity to select from leading speakers, all in one location, and to learn in the most advanced settings in the dental community.
  • Test-Drive The Latest Products
    Shop at the ADA World Marketplace Exhibition. Discover cutting-edge technology and new products from the hundreds of exhibiting companies.
  • Build Staff Camaraderie
    With the ADA’s inspiring Opening General Session and the fun of Hawaii at night, the ADA Annual Session offers almost endless opportunities for team-building.
  • The Place for Networking
    More than 200 alumni and professional associations will come together during the ADA Annual Session—the best opportunity to network with peers, make new professional acquaintances, and catch up with old friends.

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Not an ADA Member?

Are you a dentist who would you like to try out some of the benefits of ADA membership that 156,000 of your colleagues already enjoy? The ADA offers dentists who are not yet members of the ADA an opportunity to attend the Annual Session at a reduced rate—$75 instead of $750 (on or before September 12). Dentists can only take advantage of this offer once, so those who attended the 2005–2008 Annual Session at the reduced rate are not eligible.

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