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LDAcouncil on lda sessionsDr. Mark ChaneyChair, Council on LDA Sessions and Chair, 2011 ConferenceMark your calendars now for a chance to earnup to 18 hours of C.E. credit at the 2011 NewOrleans Dental Conference and Louisiana DentalAssociation Annual Session at the New OrleansMorial Convention Center from April 14 - 16,2011. Online registration ended April 7.However, on-site registration will beavailable at the conference in Hall A.With over 55 lecture courses, ninehands-on workshops and 34nationally recognized speakers,you are sure to findsomething for everymember of the dentalteam. And, all at anincredible price!With all of the excitingnew information andworkshops going on, don’tforget to make time in yourbusy schedule to attend thewine tasting social with Dr.Anthony Miranda and cookingdemonstration with Chef Alon Shaya.The Welcome Reception and LDA President’sParty, honoring outgoing President Dr. Edward J.Hebert, will be held at The House of Blues, a localhot spot in the heart of the French Quarter. Therewill be plenty of food, drinks and music featuringjazz trumpeter and star of HBO’s ‘Treme,’ KermitRuffins. New Orleans is the only place on theplanet that could have produced native son KermitRuffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a LouisArmstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers,Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of thecity. Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swingshard with a big heart as it remembers tradition andthe importance of good-timin’ fun. Born on Dec. 19,1964, Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession ofan old soul. And, formed in 1992, the band is aptlyNODC/LDA Annual Session Registration DeadlineQuickly ApproachingNew OrleansLDAnamed as it reflects the two things for which Ruffinsis highly noted – hot jazz and a smokin’ barbecue.Cost of attendance is $50 per person, and includesan open bar, food and music. (Staff are also welcome.)This fee will also include transportation to and fromthe New Orleans Hilton Riverside to the party! Buseswill depart from the Hilton at 6:30 p.m.If you need a break from the hustleand bustle, we encourage you to stopby the Exhibit Hall. There will be tonsof information, including thelatest technologies, products andservices to help you improveyour practice. The opening ofthe Exhibit Hall will kickoff with a time honoredNew Orleans tradition, ajazz second line. There willbe several events including“Parade of Prizes”, giveaways, amoney booth, Paretti Jaguar and LandRover vehicle showcase, two $300 preregistrationdrawings, hands-on workshops,presentations, product demonstrations and freepopcorn for all attendees.New this year is the Round Table LearningExperience. This will combine innovation and productenhancement in an interesting and dynamic format. Theprogram, geared toward the administrative and clinicalstaff, is offered in a lively three-hour program, inspiringparticipation and discussion.Remember, this is YOUR state meeting! For moreinformation visit the newly designed conferencewebsite, www.nodc.org, or call Normalee Ward at(504) 834-6449.Dental ConferenceAnnual SessionConference Website:www.nodc.orgSpring 2011 13