Overview of the 2008 Annual Meeting
 | The AAP's 94th Annual Meeting will take place |
Most of the information linked below is also included in the Advance Program booklet that was mailed to all Academy members. You may download the complete Annual Meeting Advance
THEME
"On the Shoulders of Giants" is the theme of this year's Annual Meeting, which honors the pioneers of periodontics as well as the cutting-edge advances in the specialty. It is derived from a quote by Sir Isaac Newton: "If I see further, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants."
DEDICATION
The 2008 Annual Meeting is dedicated to the memory of
WHAT'S NEW
Scan & Go
The AAP will utilize Scan & Go stations to expedite the registration process. “Scan” and “Go” describes self-registration where pre-registrants can swipe their confirmation barcode (received prior to the meeting) and print off their badge and tickets on-site. All attendees must present a valid state- or government-issued photo ID. Attendees may use their name and e-mail address in lieu of the confirmation barcode. No badge reprints will be available on-site.Insurance Workshops - CE Credit Available!
It’s a 1-2-3 punch with all three Insurance Workshops now running Saturday, Sunday and Monday! Take away valuable information that can be readily applied back at the office, with new presenters speaking at this year’s case study presentations. Insurance Workshops at this year’s Annual Meeting are eligible for continuing education credits under the ADA CERP standards, with the AAP as the recognized provider. Credits will be offered for the workshops toward the practice management requirement.Session Handouts Posted Online
This year AAP continues to expand its recycling efforts and “green” approach to the Annual Meeting by posting speaker handouts online for attendees to print out, rather than providing paper copies on-site at the sessions. Handouts will remain posted forExhibit Orders
Exhibiting companies will have the option of selling product(s) on the Exhibit Floor. While all attendees may have the option of purchasing products from companies that chose to participate, this benefit is geared toward international attendees. International attendees are encouraged to place orders on the first day of the Exhibition (Sunday, September 7), as it may be possible to receive the product on the last day of the show (check with individual companies as policies may vary from company to company).Research Forum Poster Competition
The Research Forum provides a platform for clinical or basic research to be presented by those in the field of periodontics. Qualifying posters will be on display at the Annual Meeting, with the authors present to answer questions. Eight poster finalists will present their research, with a cash prize awarded to the best in both clinical and basic research. In addition, one poster presenter will be awarded the new AAP Clinical Impact Award, given to the presenter whose research has the greatest potential for changing and improving periodontal health and patient care. Authors will be present Monday fromOur thanks to The Natural Dentist for sponsoring the Research Forum.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions concerning an AAP Annual Meeting, please contact the Meetings Department:
- Telephone: 800-282-4867 (for U.S. and Canada), or
312-787-5518 (for attendees outside the US and Canada)
E-mail: meetings@perio.org
Annual Meeting Links
- Meeting Overview
- Registration Info
- Online Registration
- General Info
- Schedule
- Travel & Hotels
- AAPF Activities
- Exhibition
- Sightseeing Tours
- Invitation Letter