LDA - Louisiana Dental Association
LDA - Louisiana Dental Association LDA - Louisiana Dental Association
LDA louisiana dental assistants association Elizabeth Schmidt, C.D.A., C.D.P.M.A., E.D.D.A. President, Louisiana Dental Assistants Association Professional dental assistants need continuing education and can receive it FREE of charge with the convenience of on-line delivery in unlimited quantities as a member of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). America’s oldest and largest dental assisting organization is now providing its active and student members with all the continuing education they need and want with no review or testing fees. Visit www. dentalassistant.org for a list of courses and the many other benefits of membership. The ADAA is open to all professionals working in the dental practice who contribute significantly to the dental practice and the enhancement of the delivery of dental health care, whether in the chairside, front desk, administration, scheduling, receptionist, managers or lab tech position. March 4-10, 2012, is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, a week set aside to recognize the contributions of the dental assisting staff to patient care. Governor Jindal has set forth a proclamation recognizing the dental assistants and their contribution to the practice of dentistry. The ADAA website (www.dentalassistant.org) has a link to a company who has items for sale with the DARW (Dental Assistant Recognition Week) logo. There is still space available for the Round Table Learning program hosted by the Louisiana Dental Assistants Association, the Louisiana Dental Association and the New Orleans Dental Association. The Program will be held on Friday, April 13, 2012, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Morial Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The Program is limited to 40 participants, so reserve your spot today. We have an excellent program focusing on information that will provide the participants with knowledge regarding significant aspects of their position, further enhancing their importance in the success of the practice. The speakers are: “Preventive Maintenance to Reduce Workplace Stress.” Hygiene Program: “What’s going on in the Hygiene Room” Do Your Dental Assistants Need Job Specific C.E. “Going Green and other updates in the Dental Assisting Field.” Consultant, “Following through on Vital Sequences for Practice Success.” There will be four Continuing Education Points available through the Dental Assisting National Board. We hope you join us for the round table program as well as joining your state and national association of professional dental assistants, LDAA (www.ladaa.org) and the ADAA. Botox ® and Dermal Fillers for every dental practice Learn hands-on on live patients how to easily integrate Botox® and dermal filler therapy for treatment of TMJ, bruxism, subtle lip augmentation, and smoothing of facial wrinkles to enhance facial esthetics and cosmetic dentistry. Join the thousands of dental professionals we have trained in dentistry’s fastest growing arena. Sign up before May 1, 2012 and save $600 for both days! COURSE DATES: May 11-12: Columbus, OH ~ Level I and II May 18-19: Ft. Lauderdale, FL June 8-9: Atlanta, GA June 8-9: Milwaukee, WI June 22-23: New Orleans, LA July 13-14: Columbia, SC Check out our website www.FacialEsthetics.org for 2012 dates 16 hours SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50 when signing up for a 2 day course by using promo code “website50” (Offers can’t be combined) Call (800) 952-0521 or go to www.FacialEsthetics.org to sign up today! REGISTER TODAY! 38 LDA Journal
Visit www.ladental.org for more info. Summer Education Conference July 25-28, 2012 Registration info coming soon! Tops’l Beach & Racquet Resort Destin, FL Enjoy a fabulous summer vacation for the entire family on the Florida Gulf Coast and earn up to 16 hours of C.E. credits! Speakers (8 a.m. - noon each day): Brochure will be mailed to LDA members and posted on LDA website. Wednesday: Richard L. Small, J.D. Thursday: Friday: Dr. Don Callan Saturday: Dr. Don Callan Thanks to our sponsors (as of 3/22/12): Robert Ellis & Associates (LDA Events Partner), Fortress Insurance, Louisiana Dental Services, Inc. (LDS), PerioSeal and Blackburn Dental Lab
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Visit www.ladental.org for more info.<br />
Summer<br />
Education<br />
Conference<br />
July 25-28, 2012<br />
Registration info coming soon!<br />
Tops’l Beach &<br />
Racquet Resort<br />
Destin, FL<br />
Enjoy a fabulous summer vacation for the<br />
entire family on the Florida Gulf Coast and<br />
earn up to 16 hours of C.E. credits!<br />
Speakers (8 a.m. - noon each day):<br />
Brochure will be mailed to <strong>LDA</strong> members and posted on <strong>LDA</strong> website.<br />
Wednesday: Richard L. Small, J.D.<br />
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Thursday: <br />
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Friday:<br />
Dr. Don Callan<br />
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Saturday: Dr. Don Callan<br />
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Thanks to our sponsors (as of 3/22/12): Robert Ellis & Associates (<strong>LDA</strong> Events<br />
Partner), Fortress Insurance, <strong>Louisiana</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Services, Inc. (LDS),<br />
PerioSeal and Blackburn <strong>Dental</strong> Lab
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