Wednesday, November 4

Welcome Reception
USS Midway
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $25


You will not want to miss the opportunity to attend the reception being held on the USS Midway located only a few steps from the hotel. Explore the longest-serving aircraft carrier and museum that features storytelling Midway veterans and docents, thrilling flight simulators, gift shop and more! The ACP will have exclusive access to this venue on both the hanger deck and flight deck. You will have the chance to take in spectacular views while catching up with old colleagues and friends. Tickets will be available for purchase online when registration is open in June.  

Thursday, November 5



Featured speakers include Drs. Curt Hamann from Smart Practice and John Molinari from the University of Detroit who will discuss “Occupational Hazards-Practitioner Wellness” and “Infections in Immune Compromised Patients” followed by the John J. Sharry Research Competition. After the morning break, the session will focus on “Bone Physiology.”  Featured speakers include Drs. Mehrsheed Sinaki and Sree Koka from the Mayo Clinic, as well as William Giannobile from the University of Michigan who will address osteoporosis, menopause, the effects of exercise, estrogen, bisphosphonates, and use of growth factors as well as the means to make clinical assessments in recommending appropriate treatment therapies. The afternoon session is filled with a cadre of renowned speakers to address “Implant Prosthodontics- Beyond Osseointegration” that includes Drs. Sonia Leziy and Oded Bahat, who are periodontists. Drs. Steve Parel and Alan Sulikowski will provide a prosthodontic perspective. Topics include tissue management, emergence profile and subgingival esthetics, angled implant options and algorithms for immediate implant loading. The pre-evening Poster Session and Reception with Exhibitors will follow immediately after. Click here for the full day schedule.

The 100-acre San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park. Spend the afternoon with friends touring the zoo. Price includes transportation to and from the zoo, a 30 minute guided double decker bus tour at the zoo and access to all shows and exhibits.

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Friday, November 6

The morning program will highlight “Prosthodontic Realities” and will focus not just on successes or failures, but on clinical outcome assessments. Featured speakers are Drs. Steven Sadowsky, Dennis Shanelec and Mahmoud Torabinejad, who will address outcomes of maxillary implant overdentures, dental implant microsurgery and improving endodontic success with MTA. After the break the outcomes assessment will shift toward ceramics with Drs. Carl Driscoll and Robert Stewart addressing the do’s and don’ts of veneer and transforming a conventional fixed prosthodontic to CAD-CAM practice. Technician Matt Roberts will address the advantages of pressed ceramics. The morning session will conclude with an assessment by Dr. Kenneth Malament on the realities of new treatment approaches and clinical outcomes. The afternoon session will be devoted to “Advances in Occlusion” and will feature esteemed speakers Drs. Harold Litvak, Donald Curtis and Niles Guichet who will address incisal guidance parameters, assessing occlusal stability, neuromuscular release and the importance of condylar determinants. The evening will conclude with the New Prosthodontist Reception and the new Annual Awards Dinner. Click here for the full day schedule.

Annual Awards Dinner
Manchester Grand Hyatt
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $125

New this year to the 39^th Annual Session is the Annual Awards Dinner; a combination of the previous years’ Annual Luncheon and President’s Dinner. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an evening with colleagues and honor the individuals that have made a significant contribution to the College and our specialty during the past year. Our current ACP President Dr. Charles J. Goodacre will present the 2009 President’s Award. The 2010 ACP President Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper will also be inducted.

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Saturday, November 7

Saturday is filled with a variety of activities which include the Technology Forum as well as a Dental Technician’s Program that will be organized by Larry Lindke, CDT. A special Private Practice Workshop is scheduled for the afternoon and will be led by Dr. David Eggleston. The Private Practice Workshop will include the following topics: building a sole proprietor group practice, surviving in a flatter world, how to value a private practice, design the best prosthodontic office and achieve medical billing for prosthodontic procedures, creating a private practice website and lastly how to transition from private practice into retirement? The speakers bring a wealth of expertise for your consideration that includes: Mr. Stewart Gandolf from Healthcare Success Strategies and Seth Watson from Patterson Dental Supply and private practitioners Drs. John Murrell, Alan Hickey and Betsy Brackett followed by Dr. Bette Robin who also holds a law degree with extensive knowledge on transitions. Click here for the full day schedule.

 

Technology Forum
9 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

The ACP Technology Forum provides a venue for demonstrations, hands-on experiences and/or interactive seminars to introduce your latest technologies to Prosthodontists – the leaders in restorative and esthetic dentistry – as well as to highly-trained and skilled lab technicians. Don’t miss this opportunity to put your product or technology in the hands of this audience of high-end buyers and key opinion leaders. View or download the 2009 Annual Session Technology Forum guidelines and Technology Forum application for more information.

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Exhibits
Exhibitors, limited space is still available! Secure your booth for ACP's 39^th Annual Session today. View or download the 2009 Exhibitor Prospectus, the 2009 ACP Exhibit Space Application and the 2009 Exhibit Hall floorplan and return your application by e-mail to exhibits@prosthodontics.org or by fax to (312) 573-1257.  

Contact Linda Griffin by e-mail at exhibits@prosthodontics.org or by phone at (773) 588-4692 for more information or with questions.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a part of the premiere prosthodontic meeting of the year. Partner with the ACP to reach more than 3,000 members of the College. Check out the 2009 Sponsorship Menu or contact Melissa Kabadian by e-mail at mkabadian@prosthodontics.org for more information or with questions.   

 

 

Call for Abstract Submission for Table Clinics
Calling all prosthodontic residents and predoctoral dental students! Showcase your research and laboratory techniques during the 39th Annual Session Table Clinics competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each competition.        

For more information read the official invitation from 2009 Table Clinic Chair Dr. Daniel Givan and download the 2009 Table Clinic guidelines and application. 

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Meeting FAQs
How do I register for the meeting?
The complete registration brochure and online registration will be available in the spring of 2009. ACP members will be notified by e-mail when online registration is open! If you are not a member of the College and would like to be notified when online registration is available please e-mail your request to Jennifer Jackson, administrative coordinator, at jjackson@prosthodontics.org.

I have other questions that are not addressed here, who do I contact?

Education, Travel and General Questions
Melissa Kabadian
Director of Education and Meeting Services
(312) 573-1260, ext. 227
mkabadian@prosthodontics.org

Exhibit Sales and Questions
Linda Griffin
Exhibits Sales Manager
(773) 588-4692
exhibits@prosthodontics.org  

 

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