Overview of the program at the AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, September 6-9, 2008...

2008 Annual Meeting Schedule of Events

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Preliminary program of the AAP Annual Meeting September 6-9 in Seattle.

The 94th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology will take place at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The schedule of events below is subject to change. Events marked with * require a ticket.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5


3:00 - 5:00 pm Registration

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6


7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration
7:30 am tee time AAPF Golf Tournament
8:00 - 11:00 am American Board Review Part 1
Clinical and Basic Science Symposium sponsored by District 8
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hands-On Workshop: Sinus Elevation*
Dental Hygiene Symposium*
Sedation Session-Anxiety Management
Speak Like A Leader*
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Insurance Workshop 1*
11:00 am - 12:00 noon    District 8 Section Meetings
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Hands-On Workshop: Implant Provisionalization to Optimize the Esthetic Outcome*
12:30 - 5:00 pmAAP Center
1:00 - 4:00 pm American Board Review Part 2
Balint Orban Memorial Program
1:00 - 4:45 pmAAP/AAPF Corporate Forum
5:15 - 7:30 pm Opening Ceremony and Reception

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7


7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration
8:00 - 10:00 am General Session: Immediate Versus Delayed Implant Loading: Point-Counterpoint
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hands-On Workshop: Hand Instrumentation for Dental Hygienists  CANCELLED
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Insurance Workshop 2*
9:30 am - 12:00 noonAAP Center
10:00 - 11:45 am Journal of Periodontology Session
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Exhibition
Research Forum Poster Session
10:15 - 11:45 am Innovations in Periodontics Session 1
Innovations in Periodontics Session 2
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm District and Associate Member Forums
12:00 noon - 2:30 pm Student Event*
1:30 - 5:00 pmAAP Center
2:00 - 4:30 pm Continuing Education
6:30 pm AAP/AAPF Presidents’ Gala*

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8


6:30 - 8:00 am ABP Sounding Board Breakfast*
AAPF Estate Planning Breakfast Seminar for Periodontists and Spouses*
7:00 am - 5:00 pmRegistration
8:00 - 10:00 am General Session: Understanding and Managing Biofilms
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Insurance Workshop 3*
9:30 am - 4:30 pmAAP Center
Exhibition
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Research Forum Poster Session (authors present from 10:00 am - Noon)
10:15 - 11:45 amInnovations in Periodontics Session 3
Clinical Practice Enhancement Showcase
Focused CE
1:45 - 4:15 pm Continuing Education
4:30 - 5:30 pm General Assembly Business Session
5:30 pm and beyond Alumni Receptions begin
5:30 - 6:30 pm Dental Hygienist Reception
7:00 - 8:00 pm AAPF Kramer Fund Donor Reception*

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9


7:00 am race start AAPF 5k Fun Run and Walk*
7:30 am - 1:00 pmRegistration
8:00 - 10:00 am General Session: Risk Assessment and Management of the Medically-Compromised Patient
9:30 am - 12:00 noonAAP Center
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Exhibition
10:15 - 11:45 am Innovations in Periodontics Session 4
Clinical Practice Enhancement Showcase
Focused CE
1:00 - 3:00 pm General Session: Interdisciplinary Management of the Complex Esthetic Case

The Academy would like to thank the Continuing Education Oversight Committee and the Committee Chair, Dr. Robert A. Faiella, for their efforts to plan this meeting, as well as all AAP committees, who made recommendations for speakers and topics.

SESSION CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS

Below is a brief outline of the educational and scientific programs that will be offered at the Annual Meeting. Except for General Sessions, which run unopposed, these sessions will run concurrently during specified time slots.

Clinical Practice Enhancement Showcase (CPES)

These 1.5-hour sessions offer presentations by four speakers that concisely address a clinically-related subject. Invited speakers will present their topic in 15 minutes, addressing a particular technique, material or device that is of clinical interest. There will be no breaks between speakers, and the panel will engage in a question-and-answer period of approximately 15 minutes at the session’s conclusion. These courses offer continuing education credit. Open to all registrants; no additional fee is required.

Continuing Education (CE)

These 2.5-hour programs feature single or multiple speakers in each session. Continuing education courses are professional development/ career enhancement sessions given by credentialed speakers delivering a unique topic in a theater-style format. These courses offer continuing education credit. Open to all registrants; no additional fee is required.

Focused Continuing Education (FCE)

These 1.5-hour sessions will address a specific topic/technique or practice management topic/issue. This venue features one speaker who gives an in-depth presentation on topics ranging from surgical technique, materials, treatment sequence/integration or practice management. These courses offer continuing education credit. Open to all registrants; no additional fee is required.

General Session (GS)

These 2-hour programs present a topic of general interest in a stimulating, motivational style by today’s most respected speakers. General sessions offer continuing education credit. Open to all registrants; no additional fee is required.

Hands-On Workshop (HW)

An interactive, technical session in a small group which offers participants the opportunity to learn about the latest trends, challenges and technologies in the industry.Workshops are given by experts in a particular area. Most workshops offer continuing education credit. Ticketed event; requires payment of additional fee. Limited attendance.

Innovations in Periodontics (IP)

These 1.5-hour sessions offer presentations that address innovations and advances in clinical periodontics, basic sciences or related subjects. Each session consists of four individual speakers who give 15-minute presentations on a very specific topic, followed by a 5-minute question-and-answer period. Speakers are selected by a blind review of abstracts submitted to the Academy. These courses offer continuing education credit. Open to all registrants; no additional fee is required.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSED

The Academy is no longer accepting abstracts for these programs at the 2008 AAP Annual Meeting:

OFFICIAL DISCLAIMER

With the exception of the Corporate Forum, the Academy is solely responsible for selecting topics, speakers and content for the educational sessions at its AnnualMeetings. Corporate sponsorship for educational sessions is sought only after topics and speakers have been determined by the Academy. The support provided by the Academy’s corporate partners defrays the audio visual and related costs associated with conducting the sessions, and is not used to pay speaker honoraria or expenses.

The AAP does not endorse speaker content. The views of faculty do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Academy.

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