AZ Dental Association Announces 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention Line-Up
Posted: January 16, 2007
The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is pleased to announce the program for its 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention March 8-10 at Phoenix Convention Center.
The convention will open with a General Session on March 8 at 8:00am. The National Anthem will be performed by Sara Lynn Gordon, a 7th Grade student from Mountainside Middle School, Scottsdale. Immediately following, internationally-acclaimed teamwork experts AFTERBURNER will showcase their visually-exciting program, “Plan-Execute-Debrief” that teaches teams how to achieve “Flawless Execution.” AFTERBURNER is a group of former fighter pilots who travel the world teaching this and other business systems to professionals from every walk of life. The presentation is co-sponsored by AzDA, M&I Bank and U.S. Air Force Recruiting.
The approximately 7,000 dental professionals from Arizona as well as across the U.S. and Canada, will have their choice from some 100 open lectures and workshops on topics such as clinical dentistry (general and specialty), business management, ergonomics and dental office design, technological applications, CPR, infection control, nutrition and lifestyle, sleep apnea, patient care, financial planning, substance abuse and much more. Among the notable educators scheduled are Dr. Stanley Malamed, Dr. John Molinari, Dr. Lynn Mouden, Dr. Jack Turbyfill, Dr. Carl Misch, Dr. John Kois, Dr. Harold Crossley, Dr. Sam Low, Dr. Marvin Berman, Dr. Terry Tanaka, Linda Talley, Lisa Broering, Pamela Smith and many more.
Rounding out the 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention are a trade show featuring more than 300 booths representing approximately 200 dental industry companies and social events such as “AzDA Night at the NBA” (March 9 Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Hornets); the “Dental Team Luncheon” with acclaimed artist and inspirational speaker Erik Wahl and Mallet Masters, a 5th Grade instrument ensemble from Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School in Chandler, AZ; and an Ice Cream Social (co-sponsored by AzDA and Hershberger Dental Laboratory, Phoenix) and Wine & Cheese Reception (co-sponsored by AzDA, Community Bank of Nevada-CBN Financial and Delta Dental of Arizona) in the exhibit hall.
The convention will conclude Saturday, March 10 when the House of Delegates, comprised of AzDA members, convenes to discuss and vote on important issues and hear presentations from dignitaries representing the American Dental Association and other national groups.
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