Dental News

Extend your stay at annual session

2009-03-04

Honolulu鈥擱egistration is now open for ADA post-annual session continuing education courses Oct. 6 and 7.

Three course options offer attendees a chance to explore Maui, Hawaii’s Big Island or Kaua’i and earn an additional six hours of CE credit after annual session.

Classes on mini implants, digital photography and the Invisalign system are scheduled for 8-11 a.m. both days, leaving the rest of the day free for participants to explore the wonders of Hawaii. Marriott resorts on each island offer reduced ADA rates for post-session registrants.

Courses include:

“Mini” Implants: Techniques, Placement and Integration by Dr. Gordon Christensen. The course will be held at Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Maui.

Dr. Christensen will provide information on the surgical placement and restoration of small diameter implants and how placement and restoration of minimally invasive mini implants can be easily integrated into typical general and specialty practices. Participants will be able to try out mini implant products and meet with sponsors on-site. This course is produced in cooperation with the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry.

Course fee is $399. Discounted ADA rates at this Marriott resort are $240 for a “run of house” room; $260 for a “run of ocean” room.

Demystifying Digital Photography: Clinical Concepts and After-Hours Artistry, by Dr. Stephen Snow, will be held at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Photographers of all experience levels will benefit from this course that focuses on clinical photography techniques and camera choice as well as recreational photography. Participants are encouraged to bring a complete digital camera system, including a camera, intraoral (macro) lens, flash and memory card.

Course fee is $299. Discounted ADA rates at this Marriott resort are $199 for a “run of house” room; $229 for a “run of ocean” room.

Take Your Invisalign Practice to the Next Level with the Pride Institute, by Dr. David Ostreicher (day 1) and Amy Morgan, chief executive officer, Pride Institute (day 2) will be held at the Kaua’i Marriott Resort and Beach Club.

On day 1, Dr. Ostreicher, an experienced provider, will focus on how to integrate the system into a dental practice. On day 2, Ms. Morgan will cover how to upgrade scheduling, financial, marketing and treatment presentation systems to increase productivity and efficiency.

Course fee is $399. Discounted ADA rates at this Marriott resort are $235 for a “run of house” room; $255 for a “run of ocean” room.

Post-session attendees must be registered for annual session to participate. Register for annual session, see complete post-session CE course descriptions and book post-session courses and accommodations now at www.ada.org/goto/session.

Annual session goers can take advantage of discounted rates at official ADA hotels on Oahu and the other major islands before, after and during annual session. There are a variety of properties to choose from on each island. (No shuttle service is provided from other properties to the post-session continuing education programs.)聽