Dental Office Pavilion

If you are considering implementing new dental technology into your practice, visit the pavilion to see the latest in dental equipment and technology in our state-of-the-art operatories. 

You’ll have the opportunity to:
›› Learn how to use technology for seamless communication and better diagnosis and treatment
›› Allow your practice to be the most efficient it can be
›› Achieve a high-tech, high-touch look and feel to your practice
›› Increase your profitability
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YDC 2012 Live Dentistry  

Live Dentistry is back by popular demand and has been amped up for YDC 2012. Don't miss your chance to see all-new cutting edge procedures! 
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CE on the Exhibit Hall Floor

Attend one of these innovative courses held right on the YDC Exhibit Hall Floor. This is a great opportunity to take a high quality hands-on course or lecture at a significantly reduced rate. A special thank you to all of our sponsors. Without their support these courses would not be possible. 
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High Tech Playground

Take an up-close look at the high-tech products available for your practice. This is your chance to try various tools and state-of-the-art gadgets and ask questions. This informal setting on the Exhibit Hall floor will give you the opportunity to learn and play at the same time. Drop in anytime to take a look at the variety of products or stay longer for the CE presentations running each day highlighting various categories. Plan to stop by the Playground and have some fun!
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Each attendee will need to have his/her badge scanned upon entrance to each course in order to receive credit. 

Conference for Women in Dentistry

New Two Day Event - The Balancing Act
Learn to balance communication skills, health & nutrition, work life, and family!
Knowing how busy your schedules are, we are splitting this year’s Conference for Women in Dentistry into two half-days to allow better balance for you and to accommodate everyone who would like to attend! One session will be on Friday afternoon, and the other session will be given on Saturday morning. Following the Friday lecture, a wine/cheese reception will be given. This reception is open to any woman who wishes to attend, meet, and network with other women in dentistry. Following the Saturday panel, a luncheon will take place while you learn about a well-balanced diet.
Friday & Saturday Sessions (includes luncheon) 

Friday, January 27, 2012
Pleasing Patients Profitably
Wine & Cheese Reception - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The wine and cheese reception will take place immediately following the lecture. Come meet and greet other colleagues at the conference and talk with George Walther. Sponsored by the MDS Standing Committee on Women in Dentistry

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Work/Life Balance...Motherhood & Dentistry
Delicious Wellness: The Recipe to Balance Your Act! (Luncheon Only)

Nutrition Nook
How does your diet impact your overall and oral health? Speakers will present information on the impact of vegetarian and vegan diets and what oral health practitioners need to know, as well as the impact of herbal supplements on patients. You’ll have the opportunity to check out all of the organic products that are in the market today!
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