American Indian dentists group to meet at UCLA

Los Angeles—The Society of American Indian Dentists is holding its 2009 Annual Conference April 30-May 3 at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“This is a time to visit old friends, make some new ones, have some fun and learn new things,” said Dr. Ruth Bol, SAID vice president.

Topics and events include discussion of dental workforce issues, continuing education courses on dental fear and anxiety and dentistry in the film industry, UCLA Pow-Wow events and American Indian entertainment.

Register by April 1 to be eligible for reduced fees. Hotel reservations can be made at the Hotel Angeleno, 1-800-738-7477.

For information, contact Dr. Nancy Reifel at nreifel@dentistry.ucla.edu or Dr. Bol at ruthbol@ucla.edu.

Dr. Bol is currently a member of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership.