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laser procedures. Participating companies will be available to answer questions. Digital technology workshop Another highlighted course is “Digital Dentistry: Systems and Clinical Appli- cations,” to be offered Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and repeating from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Led by Dr. Dennis J. Fasbinder, the course will challenge current con- cepts of restorative dental treatment by providing an introduction to alterna- tive digital technology and its clinical application. Digital technology, in the form of chairside CAD/CAM systems, is available to provide ceramic restora- tions in a single appointment. Innovative digital systems are also available to replace traditional impres- sion materials for transferring tooth preparation geometry and occlusal relationships electronically to the lab- oratory for the fabrication of high- strength ceramic crowns and fixed partial dentures. The course will offer an extensive opportunity for hands-on experience to explore the clinical workflow of a number of digital systems. New dental board regulations The Dental Board of California has recently adopted new continuing edu- cation (C.E.) regulations. The regu- lations no longer specify courses as Category I and Category II. The regula- tions, however, are specific regarding the content type and limit the number of credits for specific content areas. To facilitate California licensed den- tal professionals in complying with the new regulations, the CDA will iden- tify each course’s content as either a “core” or a “20 percent” course. This is very similar to the previous Category I and II and divides continuing educa- tion courses into two categories that are defined as follows: • Core courses must make up a minimum of 80 percent of the cred- its in a renewal cycle. These courses include courses that directly enhance the licensee’s knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of service to patients or the community. • Twenty percent courses can make up only 20 percent of the credits in a renewal cycle. These courses include courses considered to be primarily of benefit to the licensee. Exhibit hall CDA Presents will feature more than 550 exhibiting companies showcas- ing the latest in dental technology, products and services. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the innovative new products being launched in the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall will be open Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday. The grand opening of the exhibits will take place Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Exhibit hall hours are Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family hours are daily from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Spot Back again this year by popular demand, The Spot is the meeting place to learn, engage and recharge. Locat- ed in the exhibit hall near registration, this oasis offers an educational theater providing C.E. credits, cool and new products, an Internet Café and WiFi lounge and convenient C.E. stations. CDA Beach Party Get ready to have a ball at the CDA Presents beach party! Attendees will enjoy tasty fish tacos, sliders, hot dogs, appetizers and other refreshments while grooving to the lively beach tunes of the Beach Toys Band. This entertaining group will have you sing- ing, dancing and reminiscing to the songs of the Beatles and Beach Boys. Create a team with your colleagues and friends and enjoy a friendly match on the volleyball court, relax in a cabana, or if you prefer, visit one of our surf-side boardwalk games for some amusement. The party will take place Friday DENTAL TRIBUNE | May 2011 CDA Meeting 21A AD from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arena Plaza at the Convention Center. The cost is $65 per person. Disney tickets No trip to Anaheim would be complete without a visit to a Disney park, and significantly discounted Disneyland Resort theme park tickets are available to attendees during CDA Presents. These tickets will only be available for purchase online. These tickets are created just for you, and not all are available at the front gates of theme parks. To purchase these tickets, visit www.cdapresents.com. Please note that purchase of theme park tickets is separate from CDA Pres- ents registration. Ticket store closes at 9 p.m. PST on Saturday, May 7. All tickets are valid May 8 to 21, 2011. DT f DT page 18A