Information for attendees at the AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, September 6-9, 2008...

2008 Annual Meeting General Information

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Information for attendees at the AAP Annual Meeting September 6-9 in Seattle.

VENUE AND HOTELS

Most programs and events will be held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. All hotels are within walking distance of the convention center:

AAP CENTER

Top 10 Reasons to Visit the AAP Center Be sure to stop by the AAP Center and take advantage of these terrific offers:

  1. Stop by early and get a free gift.
  2. Come see the Academy’s newest products, including our newest brochure series on overall health and periodontal health.
  3. Save 25% on the price of the newest brochures, in addition to your member discount.
  4. Enter to win great prizes*
    • Members, drop off your business card and be eligible to win one of two digital camera packages valued at more than $200.
    • Non-members, join the Academy in Seattle and possibly win $200 in AAP products.
  5. Check out our Periophernalia items, including the popular 1GB flash drives, top-selling travel mugs, and more.
  6. Place your order for one of our newly revised membership certificates for proud display in your office.
  7. Get answers to all your membership questions.
  8. See a demonstration of the Academy’s newly updated website, www.perio.org.
  9. Learn how the Academy can help you market your practice.
  10. Meet AAP central office staff members.

*Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Visit the AAP Center for details.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Academy recognizes the need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please indicate any special needs you may have on the Housing and Registration Form, and an AAP staff member will contact you.

VIDEO RECORDING

Video RecordingOnline program listings as well as the printed brochure and program booklet indicate which sessions will be videotaped with this symbol.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION - CE PAVILION

Attendees registered in a professional category will be given a 4-digit code at the conclusion of each continuing education course they attend. Attendees need to keep track of this code to properly record their attendance at the course. Attendees will be assisted in recording their continuing education credits at the CE Pavilion.

The ExpoCard, sent with registration materials, along with the 4-digit code, will allow attendees to log into the CE Pavilion to track their continuing education courses. Once attendees have electronically logged their continuing education credit, the Academy will maintain a copy of this record for four years. The AAP does not send continuing education credit information to state boards or licensing/ regulatory agencies. Meeting attendees are responsible for ensuring that their education credits are current and on file. Continuing education is offered on an hour-for-hour basis for every hour of programming which earns CE credit. The website where attendees can record their continuing education credit up to 90 days after the meeting (from home, work, etc.) will be listed in the On- Site Program. It will also be listed on the Academy’s Web site closer to the Annual Meeting. The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Our thanks to Zimmer Dental for sponsoring the CE Pavilion, ExpoCards and Registration Credentials Packet.

CE OVERFLOW ROOM

New this year, the Academy is meeting the demands of the Annual Meeting’s most popular sessions. If a course should exceed room allotment, feel free to visit the overflow room, which will provide real-time audio and video feeds directly from the main presentation room. Personnel will be available to direct attendees.

CRISIS PLAN

After August 15, visit the AAP Web site or call the AAP at 800-282-4867 for the latest updates and status of the meeting. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the emergency contact and hotel information requested on the Housing and Registration Form, should the Academy need to contact you or your emergency contact. Attendees are also encouraged to check their hotel’s crisis management procedures in advance of the meeting. In the event of an emergency on-site, please check with the hotel front desk personnel for further information and instructions.

DRESS CODE/TEMPERATURE

Attendees are encouraged to wear business casual attire for the meeting. The AAP/AAP Foundation Presidents’ Gala will be a black-tie optional event.

September temperatures in Seattle average in the low 60s, with a daily high of 70 degrees. Medium-weight clothing with a jacket and/or topcoat for evenings is recommended.

DEADLINES

Advance RegistrationAugust 8
Housing Reservations      August 1
Tours August 6

INTERNET CENTER

Attendees can check their e-mail during the meeting at the Internet Center located in the Exhibit Hall.
Our thanks to Nobel Biocare USA, Inc. for sponsoring the Internet Center.

PHONE NUMBERS

AAP

Toll free at 800-282-4867 (for US and Canada), or
312-787-5518 (for attendees outside the US and Canada)

AAP Foundation Events

Dana Camacho at dana@perio.org, or 312-573-3257

Air Travel

Experient at 847-940-1176
United Airlines at 800-521-4041 (mention discount code 512IB)

American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Gerald M. Bowers at abperio@msn.com or 410-437-3749

Car Rental

Hertz at 800-654-2240 (mention discount code CV#020V0006)

Housing

Experient at 301-694-5243

Media Credentials

Megan Dempsey at 312-573-3242 or meg@perio.org

Registration

Experient at 301-694-5243

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