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The ADA Annual Session brings together leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry to present more than 180 continuing education courses over four days.



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2010 Annual Session

Mark your calendar!  Registration and housing open April 7, 2010.

Continuing Education Programs: Saturday October 9—Tuesday, Oct. 12
World Marketplace Exhibition: Saturday, October 9—Monday Oct. 11
House of Delegates: Saturday, October 9—Wednesday, October 13

2009 Annual Session

ADA’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Song

On Friday, Oct. 2, ADA Annual Session attendees celebrated the ADA’s 150th anniversary   at the event “An Evening Under the Stars” in Honolulu.  Be a part of this milestone event and download the specially commissioned song performed there as the grand finale. 

  • "Ho'olaule'a/Celebration": Performed at the ADA's "An Evening Under the Stars" event on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 in honor of the ADA's 150th Anniversary  | MP3 file/6.7M Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.
  • "Ho'olaule'a/Celebration": Instrumental | MP3 file/6.7M Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

 

 

See the promotional video of the ADA’s “An Evening Under the Stars.”

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Registration Numbers

As of Oct. 3, 2009, total registration for the 2009 Annual Session was 24,644 including  8,129 dentists. The meeting drew a total of 14,864 dental professionals.  Final audited numbers will be available in November, 2009.

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News and Photos

2009 Annual Session photos

Laginappe Studio, Inc. is the official photographer for the 2009 ADA Annual Session in Hawaii. You may browse their photographs and order copies for yourself here.

 

Sidney Poitier takes Distinguished Speaker Series stage

Academy Award-winning actor, writer, director, diplomat and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Sidney Poitier will grace the ADA Distinguished Speaker Series stage tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the Opening General Session of the 150th Annual Session of the American Dental Association. Go to full story.

Dental students create ethics videos

The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs has awarded the grand prize in the 2009 Student Ethics Video Contest to a group from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Go to full story.

Dean, dental leader lauded as consensus builder
Dr. Kalkwarf earns 2009 ADA Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, this year's recipient of the ADA Distinguished Service Award, had a difficult decision to make during his earliest days in dental education. Go to full story.

Results from ADA House mega discussion

The ADA held its sixth House of Delegates mega topic discussion Friday, examining what impact and role the ADA and the profession have in an environment of changing life sciences and the new health care landscape. Go to full story.

Gadgets to multitasking: 150 products in 45 minutes

Presenting a 45-minute crash course in all that's new and high-tech for the dental office, Drs. Paul Feuerstein (the gadget guy) and Gregory Zeller (the software guy) showcased 150 High-tech Products on One Stage at the Live Operatory Center on the exhibit floor. Go to full story.

We built our home on a foundation of science and values: Dr. Findley

In his address to the House of Delegates Friday, ADA President John S. Findley zeroed in on three "overriding concerns" that have commanded the Association's attention in recent years: health care reform, the Association itself and the future. Go to full story.

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