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ADA Holds 150th Annual Session at Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu

Some 7,500 dentists are among the more than 24,000 dental professionals that will be in Honolulu celebrating the ADA’s 150th birthday during the Association’s 150th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition at the Hawaii Convention Center from Sept. 30—Oct. 4.

ADA's Annual Session, which attracts visitors from around the globe, will bring dental professionals from nearly 70 countries to Hawaii this year.  Attendees can choose from more than 180 relevant and topical continuing education courses and entrance into the World Marketplace Exhibition featuring more than 350 of the leading suppliers of dental products and services.

The ADA’s Opening General Session takes place on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30pm at the Waikiki Shell and features academy-award winning actor Sidney Poitier as the 2009 "Distinguished Speaker."

  • News Releases
    • Alabama Dentist to Receive ADA Humanitarian Award
      Dental profession honors Dr. Robert Kinsaul tonight during 150th ADA Annual Session | PDF file/69k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • Thousands of Dental Professionals to Arrive in Honolulu for ADA’s 150th Annual Session
      More than 24,000 attendees expected, including visitors from some 70 countries | PDF file/110k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • Dental Students, Faculty Gain Live Remote Access to ADA Annual Session Courses
      Six Education in the Round presentations available through live Webcasts from Honolulu | PDF file/126k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • Dental Educator to Receive the ADA Distinguished Service Award
      ADA to bestow highest honor on Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, D.D.S. at its 150th Annual Session | PDF file/69k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • ADA’s 2009 Gold Medal Award Presentation Set for 150th Annual Session
      Dr. Harold C. Slavkin receives award today for excellence in research, advancing oral health | PDF file/115k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • ADA Culminates Yearlong 150th Anniversary Observance at its 150th Annual Session
      Highlights remarkable history, role of dentists and reaffirms patient advocacy | PDF file/53k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

    • ADA Honors State and Local Dental Societies for their Outreach Programs
      2009 Golden Apple Awards | PDF file/58k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.


  • Background Facts | PDF file/84k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.
  • Annual Session Daily Highlights | PDF file/305k Link opens in separate window. Pop-up Blocker may need to be disabled.

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