<strong>LDA</strong>annual meetingDr. William “Bill” Hadlock, Chair2010 <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>LDA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong>Want the greatest C.E. bang for your buck?Look no further than the 2010 <strong>LDA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong><strong>Session</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Conference</strong>,set for April 8-10, 2010, at the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>Convention Center.This event offers 3 days of C.E. (apotential 18 hours of credits) forthe incredible deal of only $300for <strong>LDA</strong> <strong>and</strong> NODA members.All lectures are coveredby the registration fee.For an additionalexpense, limitedattendance, highquality, h<strong>and</strong>s-onworkshops are availableat a significant discountcompared to what you wouldexpect to pay at other regional<strong>and</strong> national meetings.The conference boasts a long list ofnationally-recognized speakers, includingDr. Jeff Brucia, Dr. Stephen Buchanan, Dr.Lawrence Emmott, Dr. Marty Zase, Dr. JohnSvirsky, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Dr. Joseph Massad,Dr. Tim Hempton <strong>and</strong> many more!In addition to being an unbelievable deal, theNODC/<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong> will be a great time. We havepacked a number of fun <strong>and</strong> interesting events into theweekend, <strong>and</strong> we encourage you to take the time tocheck them out.We are pleased to announce that the WelcomeReception <strong>and</strong> <strong>LDA</strong> President’s party, honoringoutgoing <strong>LDA</strong> President Dr. Charlie Foy, will be heldat the D-Day Museum. There will be plenty of food,drinks <strong>and</strong> a live swing b<strong>and</strong>. Guests are also free toNODC/<strong>LDA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong> Great Bargain,Tons of FunRemember the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>LDA</strong><strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong> is YOUR state meeting!<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong><strong>LDA</strong>tour the museum if they so desire. For those who haveyet to experience this unique museum, the event willbe one to remember.<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Conference</strong>The <strong>Conference</strong> also has several dining <strong>and</strong>entertainment options you can explore,including a cooking demo <strong>and</strong> tasting with<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>’ own Chef Frank Brigtsen.Chef Brigtsen has repeatedly beenhailed as one of the premier chefsin the country. His creole styleof cooking is something youwon’t want to miss.As if that weren’tenough to occupyyou, the <strong>LDA</strong> House ofDelegates, the LSUSD AlumniReception <strong>and</strong> the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>French Quarter Festival all coincidewith the <strong>Conference</strong>, providing evenmore to do.When you find time to take a break,<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong>the Exhibit Hall is a great place to go. It is fullof information on new products <strong>and</strong> services tohelp you enhance your practice. Plus, if you visit onThursday or Friday afternoon you can enjoy an IceCream Social <strong>and</strong> Cookie Treat on us. What’s not tolove about this meeting?Remember the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>LDA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Session</strong> is YOUR state meeting! Socall your friends <strong>and</strong> classmates <strong>and</strong> plan to come <strong>and</strong>learn, play, <strong>and</strong> reconnect.For more information <strong>and</strong> to register, visit www.nodc.org, or call Normalee Ward at (504) 834-6449. Don’tmiss out on this amazing opportunity; plan to registerearly to lock-in our low rates. We will see you there!16 <strong>LDA</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>
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