Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

DENTAL TRIBUNE | January 2011 Yankee Meeting Preview 7A the fun of the fair. A fashion show and luncheon will be held Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature lights, cameras and beautiful models gracing the runway. Fashion shows are one of the most glamorous events in the fashion world. It’s one of the many ways design- ers showcase their labels to the pub- lic. The Plaza Ballroom in the Sea- port Hotel is the setting for this fun and entertaining event. The cost is $55. Cocktails with Clinton Kelly will he held Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Kelly, an American fashion consultant and Yankee Dental Congress 36 will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Jan. 26 to 30, Wednesday through Sunday. The exhibit hall will be open Jan. 27–29, Thursday through Saturday. YDC is the annual conference and exposition of the New England den- tal profession. The conference fea- tures advanced programming pre- sented by leading experts in the field. More than 26,000 dental profes- sionals come to gather the latest information, network with col- leagues, see product demonstra- tions, learn cutting-edge techniques and earn continuing education cred- its. Strong alumni attendance comes from the many area dental schools: Boston University, Harvard Univer- sity, Tufts University and the Univer- sity of Connecticut. The event provides education for the entire dental team. Specialties represented at YDC include end- odontics, forensics, oral pathology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosth- odontics. Innovative technology, products and services are introduced on the exhibit floor. YDC completes the experience with special events where dentists can interact with peers and entertain the whole family. New this year, preregistration is required for all no-charge courses, except High-Tech Playground, stu- dent table clinics and student lec- ture. Your seat will be held for 10 minutes after the start of the course. When the room is filled, no addi- tional people will be admitted and no standing is allowed, per order of the fire marshal. The exhibit hall will allow meet- ing attendees the opportunity to con- nect with more than 450 exhibitors and discover the latest trends and technologies. Meeting participants will be able to see product demon- strations and compare products and services. The exhibit hall will be open Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free lunch will be available on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the exhibit hall floor. It’s become a tradition at Yankee. New this year, receive a voucher for your choice of lunch as a registered attendee. On Friday, a beer and wine recep- tion will be held on the exhibit floor from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Also available in the exhibit hall will be a networking lounge, a retreat for all to relax, meet with fellow attendees and catch up on the day’s events. Complimentary refreshments will be served at vari- ous times throughout the three days. A number of special events will be held during the meeting. The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band, treats you to an experience unlike any other. With uncanny, note-for-note performances of Bea- tles songs and attention to detail that captures the complete essence of the greatest band in rock history, The Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage show includes music and costume changes cover- ing the entire range of the Beatles’ career. The Fab Four have amazed audiences around the world. Yankee’s Fat Thursday Carnival will be held Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Come experience the excite- ment of Mardi Gras. Yankee brings you the fun and flavors of this world- class party with attractions, games, music, giveaways, surprises and all AD media personality, is best known for the warm humor and style advice he brings each week to TLC’s top-rated show, “What Not to Wear.” Since 2003, he has starred in more than 250 hourlong episodes of the series, in addition to several specials for TLC, including “Miss America: Live,” “Fashioning a Home With Clinton Kelly,” “Mind Your Man- ners” and “Redo My Spouse.” Follow Clinton through the seven steps to healthy style esteem. The cost is $25. Here are some additional high- lights of the meeting: Get ready for Yankee Dental Congress 36 g DT page 2A g DT page 8 A