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is attending, and invite those who have not registered yet. Health Screening Program canceled for 2010 In response to a recent tax and financial report, the ADA Foun- dation Board of Directors voted at its July meeting to cancel the Health Screening Program for the 2010 annual session in Orlando. All health screening registrations have been automatically canceled, and refunds were issued to anyone who paid for additional screenings. “On behalf of the staff and coun- cil members of the Council on ADA Sessions and the Council on Scien- tific Affairs, we apologize for any inconvenience caused due to this cancellation,” the ADA said. “There are still many educational opportu- nities available at the annual ses- sion, many of them with no addi- tional fee.” Organization meetings More than 100 alumni and dental- related organizations will come together during this year’s annual session. Don’t miss this networking opportunity. House of Delegates As the legislative and governing body, the House of Delegates is the supreme authority in the Ameri- can Dental Association. As such, it speaks for the 157,000 members of the association and for the dental profession in the United States. Meetings of the House of Del- egates will take place beginning on Saturday, Oct. 9, and ending on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Anyone may attend the meetings of the House of Delegates as a visitor, upon display of a 2010 Annual Session badge. Details of this important meeting are available in the 2010 Prelimi- nary Program and at ADA.org. American Dental Assistants Association The 2010 meeting of the American Dental Assistants Association will take place in Orlando concurrent with the 2010 ADA Annual Session. The ADA extends a warm welcome to all dental assistants and encour- ages you to take part in this event. Why you should attend The ADA Annual Session provides practical advice and information by bringing together leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry. According to ADA, there are a number of additional reasons you should attend the meeting: • Unlock the secrets of running a highly successful practice: With more than 245 continuing educa- tion courses spanning four days, you’ll find plenty of ideas you can take home and use immediately. More than 60 percent 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 opportuni- ty to select from among hundreds of leading speakers, all in one location, and to learn in the most advanced settings in the dental community. • Experience unique educational offerings: The ADA offers cutting- edge educational opportunities, such as the Open Science Forum, live patient Education in the Round courses, C.E. on the exhibit floor featuring the latest technologies at the LOC (“Learn, Optimize, Con- nect”) and more. • Test drive the latest prod- ucts: Shop at the ADA World Mar- ketplace Exhibition. Discover cut- ting-edge products and new ser- vices from more than 600 exhibiting companies. • Build staff camaraderie: With the ADA’s events such as the gen- eral session and an exclusive eve- ning at Universal’s Islands of Adven- DENTAL TRIBUNE | September 2010 ADA Meeting Preview 17A AD ture, the ADA Annual Session offers almost endless opportunities for team-building. • The place for networking: More than 300 alumni and profession- al associations will come togeth- er during the ADA Annual Session — the best opportunity to network with peers, make new professional acquaintances, and catch up with old friends. About the ADA The not-for-profit ADA is the nation’s largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the pub- lic’s health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA’s state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of den- tistry and made the patient experi- ence more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care prod- ucts. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the ADA’s flagship publication and one of the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. DT