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THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY HOSTS ITS 62ND ANNUAL SESSION AT THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
Over 4,500 gather on Oahu to hear the latest in pediatric dentistry
May 18, 2009—The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) hosts its 62nd Annual Session at the Hawaii Convention Center from May 21-24, 2009. More than 4,500 attendees from all over the world will hear renowned experts on children’s oral health care and related, timely issues.
“The AAPD Annual Session has continued to grow and expand to showcase the future of pediatric dentistry,” said President Dr. Beverly A. Largent. “This year’s AAPD session is one of our largest ever, most likely a result of Hawaii being the host city and many of the attendees bringing their families and dental staffs with them.”
At the session, dentists - pediatric and general alike—learn practical tools and receive additional skills that will directly benefit millions of children nationwide. A series of courses and workshops that explore new trends in oral health care diagnosis and treatment, pediatric medicine, pediatric vaccines, sedation in the dental office, pediatric dental practice management, treatment of special needs patients, utilization of Caries Risk Assessment tools, and the dental home.
Keynote speaker Dick Morris, a prominent American political consultant and campaign strategist, will offer AAPD members an interesting commentary on today’s current state of affairs and how it impacts their offices. Morris has become a familiar figure as a commentator for the Fox News Channel and is well known for hard-hitting, nonpartisan, objective commentary about the U.S. political scene.
“This meeting hosted in wonderful Hawaii reinforces the commitment that the AAPD has in promoting and advocating for children’s oral health throughout our great country,” said AAPD CEO Dr. John S. Rutkauskas.
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About the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is a not-for-profit membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. The AAPD’s 7,700 members are primary oral health care providers who offer comprehensive specialty treatment for millions of infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs. The AAPD also represents general dentists who treat a significant number of children in their practices. As advocates for children’s oral health, the AAPD develops and promotes evidence-based policies and guidelines, fosters research, contributes to scholarly work concerning pediatric oral health, and educates health care providers, policymakers, and the public on ways to improve children’s oral health. For further information, please visit the AAPD Web site at www.aapd.org.
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National experts will be on hand for interviews. Reporters attending the Conference should report to the Press Room to receive an access badge.
Below is an itinerary of Conference activities to consider attending:
Thursday, May 21
Registration
Start of Conference - Friday, May 22
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Session Opens: Keynote address by Dick Morris
9:15 am-Noon
Adolescent Behaviors: Self-injurious Behaviors in Youths
9:15 am-Noon
Tooth Whitening Information for Children and Youth
Sunday, May 24
6:30-7:30 am
Breakfast Rounds
Changing the Live of Children: 10 Easy Ways to Advocate for Children’s Oral Health
7:30 am-12:30 pm
Autism—The Dental Dilemma
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