Thanks for a Great
2009 ADA Annual Session in Hawaii!

Thanks to all of you who were a part of the 150th Annual Session of the American Dental Association!

Below are the registration figures:

Total attendance Dentists Hygienists Dental Assistants Dental Business Assistants Laboratory Technicians Dental Students

24,644 8,130 1,973 2,621 1,939 74 266

* Final audited numbers will be posted in December 2009.

Plan to Attend the 2010 ADA Annual Session!

It's time to begin planning your trip!
Historically, Orlando has been host to some of the large ADA meetings, drawing 35,000 total attendees and almost 10,000 dentists in 2004.

• Gain valuable skills and knowledge from leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry.


• Explore the "newest of the new" dental products and services at the World Marketplace Exhibition.


• Experience the Live Operatory Center.


• Network with dental professionals and manufacturers from the U.S.A. and around the world.


• Experience the excitement of Orlando, Florida


• Attend the ADA General Sessions and Distinguished Speaker Series.

Highlights of the 2010 Annual Session in Orlando

ADA World Marketplace Exhibition - Every year, the dental industry sees incredible new advances in a wide range of product categories. The ADA World Marketplace is your resource for hands-on learning about the newest, latest and greatest products-from more than 650 industry leaders from the U.S. and around the world.

Scientific Program - The ADA's Scientific Program features courses incorporating the latest technology in dental research, evidence-based dentistry, art of dentistry, practice management, dental technology and patient care. Select from more than 225 scientific programs including live patient demonstrations, lectures and participation workshops.

Participate in the 2010 Annual Session and share your knowledge with colleagues from around the world.

• Education Exchange Competition - Professional table clinics, redesigned!
• The Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year: Sponsored by 3M ESPE.
• Earn up to 16 hours of free CE on the exhibit floor in the Live Operatory Center (LOC). Participate in courses on advanced technology, cone beam imaging, in-office CAD/CAM, and hands-on laser education.
• More information will be available at www.ada.org/goto/session beginning in April, 2010.

Who is Invited to Attend ADA 2010 Orlando?

Those who share the ADA's commitment to the advancement of oral health care throughout the world, including:

Dentists Dental Hygienists Dental Product Dealers Dental Assistants

Distributors and Manufacturers Laboratory Technicians Dental Students Dental Business Assistants (office staff/managers)

Special Services for International Attendees

Multilingual staff will be available in a dedicated international registration area. The international hospitality lounge is your place to relax, refresh and send e-mails to family and friends at home. International Attendees will be welcomed to a special reception in their honor. An official letter of invitation to attend the 151st ADA Annual Session can be sent upon written request in order to facilitate travel and visa arrangements. Each international dentist who registers for the meeting will receive a Certificate of Attendance in his/her registration packet.