Second Give Kids A Smile® Promising Practices Symposium
Registration
Register now for the Second Give Kids A Smile® Promising Practices Symposium. Based on participant feedback from last year, this year’s symposium has an entirely new agenda.
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) and the American Dental Association (ADA) are hosting the Second Give Kids A Smile® Promising Practices Symposium to be held June 12-14, 2008 at the ADA Headquarters in Chicago, IL.
All those interested in enhancing their programs and sharing ideas with their counterparts nationwide are cordially invited.
The event kicks off with an evening cocktail reception Thursday, June 12. The symposium begins on Friday, June 13 at 8:00 am and ends with a "Chicago Style Pizza Party" that evening. The pizza party will be a great opportunity for sharing ideas and meeting GKAS program partners. Saturday, June 14, those interested are welcome to attend our concluding event: GKAS Media Spokesperson training until 12:30pm.
Thanks to our generous sponsor the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) there is NO CHARGE for the symposium. All meals will be provided. Participants are responsible for their hotel and travel arrangements.
Registration is open until Friday, May 23; space is limited.
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Hotel Information
A discounted block of rooms has been reserved for the symposium until Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Symposium attendees are required to make their own hotel arrangements. The two hotels we suggest are within three short blocks of the ADA.
When making your hotel arrangements please indicate “GIVE KIDS A SMILE SYMPOSIUM” to receive the special symposium rates that are offered at:
WHITEHALL HOTEL
105 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-944-6300
ROOM RATE: $170.00 + tax per night |
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HILTON SUITES
198 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-664-1100
ROOM RATE: $189.00 + tax per night |
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Airfare Information
Symposium attendees are responsible for making their own airfare reservations. Symposium participants can receive a discount on their airline reservations with ADA's official airline or with the ADA's official travel agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Where will the second Give Kids A Smile Promising Practices Symposium be held?
At the American Dental Association Headquarters, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601.
2. What are the dates for the symposium?
June 12-14, 2008 but you are not required to attend all three days
3. Where can I find the agenda for the symposium?
4. How do I register for the symposium?
5. Do you have information about last year’s symposium?
Yes, available online is the 2007 Give Kids A Smile Promising Practices Symposium proceedings.
6. Will continuing education credits be offered?
Yes, continuing education credits will be offered. Interested registrants should request them on their registration form.
7. Is there a fee for attending the symposium?
Thanks to our generous sponsor, the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF), the symposium is FREE. In addition, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be provided Thursday evening, three free meals will be served Friday and free breakfast Saturday. However, participants are responsible for their own hotel and travel arrangements.
8. When is the registration deadline?
Registration is open until Friday, May 23, 2008; space is limited. (Discounted hotel reservation deadline is May 6).
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Symposium Questions
Please direct registration and general symposium questions to gkas@ada.org.
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