| Wednesday, Oct. 4 | |
| 12:30–5:30 p.m. | Shuttle Hours (running with limited service) |
| 1–5 p.m. | Attendee Registration |
| 4–8 p.m. | Remote SmileCon Attendee Badge Pick-Up, Hilton Orlando, Lobby Level, Conference Registration |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 | |
| 6–7 a.m. | Yoga Flow, ClassPass Workout at Hyatt Regency Orlando |
| 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Shuttle Hours |
| 7–11 a.m. | Remote Attendee Badge Pick Up, Hilton Orlando, Lobby Level, Conference Registration |
| 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Attendee Registration |
| 7:30–8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8–9:30 a.m. | Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Constance Wu |
| 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Give Kids A Smile® Pack and Give Back Event |
| 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Dental Central (exhibit hall) |
| 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | CE Courses and Hands-On Activities |
| 1–2 p.m. | Break in CE, Visit Dental Central! |
| 2–5 p.m. | CE Courses and Hands-On Activities |
| 7:15 p.m.–Midnight | Universal Shuttle Service |
| 7:30–11:30 p.m. | A Night at Universal Islands of Adventure |
| Friday, Oct. 6 | |
| 6 a.m. | SmileDash 5k Fun Run, Hilton Lobby |
| 6–7 a.m. | Yin Yoga, ClassPass Workout at Hyatt Regency Orlando |
| 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Attendee Registration |
| 7 a.m.–6 p.m. | Shuttle Hours |
| 8–11 a.m. | CE Courses and Hands-On Activities |
| 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Dental Central (exhibit hall) |
| 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Break in CE, Visit Dental Central! |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | 10 Under 10 Reception |
| 1–4 p.m. | CE Courses and Hands-On Activities |
| 5–7 p.m. | Grin & Gobblin’ Fest (Friday night party) |
| 6–7:30 p.m. | Return Shuttle Service to hotels from Grin & Gobblin’ Fest |
| 8–10 p.m. | New Dentist After Party at Descend 21, Hyatt Regency Orlando |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | |
| 6–7 a.m. | Yoga Flow, ClassPass Workout at Hyatt Regency Orlando |
| 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Shuttle Hours |
| 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Attendee Registration |
| 8:15–9:30 a.m. | Saturday Keynote |
| 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Dental Central (exhibit hall) |
| 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | CE Courses and Hands-On Activities |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | Closing Party in Dental Central |
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2023 Schedule of Events
Health & Safety
Remember the 4 Ws
Wear a mask—Wearing a mask is optional, however if you choose to do so, wear it over your nose, mouth and chin.
Wash your hands—Wash your hands for at least twenty seconds and frequently use hand sanitizing stations.
Watch your distance—Be mindful of maintaining distance and respect people’s comfort levels of personal boundaries.
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