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Annual Meeting
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Source 2005 
Two pre-conference days were set aside for the Academy’s
Laser Certification program, which includes an
Introductory to Lasers Course, Standard Proficiency and Advanced
Proficiency course and exams. This year’s conference
had forty-six (46) Standard level participants and thirty-one
(31) Advanced participants. The Standard Proficiency course
is an ideal opportunity for laser newcomers to start the
conference with a broad overview of laser dentistry and
laser physics.
The Academy was proud to welcome keynote speaker, Gavin
Pearson, LDS, RCS, PhD, United Kingdom whose presentation,
“Minimal Intervention: Application of Laser Technology”
began the conference. Dr. Scott Renfrow, University
of Oklahoma, was the recipient of the Academy’s Dr.
Eugene Seidner Student Scholarship Award for 2005. 
Conference attendees experienced a myriad of innovative
programming including the Advanced Dental Clinic™,
Breakfast for Learning, Personalized Track Sessions, Picnic
for Learning and Interactive Forums. Attendees
had the opportunity to view vendor exhibits and attend the Exhibitors’ Showcase, Workshops and Seminar
Series.
The
Conference opened with a welcome reception filled with New
Orleans style festivities including a stunning laser light
show. The final night concluded the conference with the
annual President’s Awards Ceremony and Presidential
Gala. This
year the theme was New Orleans and included a parade and
floor show which attendees will be talking about for some
time. When not participating in general sessions or visiting
the exhibitors attendees explored the many restaurants,
shops and tours. A wonderful mix of social activities coupled
with the educational programming created an unforgettable
experience in New Orleans.
The
Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is an international organization
devoted to laser dentistry and includes clinicians, academicians
and researchers in all laser wavelengths. The Academy is
devoted to clinical education, research, and the development
of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use
of dental laser technology. ALD was founded in 1993, with
the merging of the International Academy of Laser Dentistry,
the North American Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American
Academy of Laser Dentistry.
“The ALD Source 2005 Meeting and my participation
in it will have a tremendous and by far “more-than-expected”
long-term effect on my daily practice. Having used multiple
laser wavelengths for almost a year, I now apply my wavelengths
with a much deeper understanding of what is happening and
why.” 
"The Source 2005 proved a valuable source (pun
intended) of information. Visiting the conference gave me
opportunity to listen to the work done in the field of laser
dentistry and, more importantly, to speak to the practicing
fellows and exchange the ideas! Education, getting the ideas
flowing and promoting sound research is what's at core of
ALD. Thank you for a conference well organized and a good
time altogether!"
"I
had a great time, everyone was more then friendly and willing
to share experiences, unlike some local associations. I
traveled with my wife and she enjoyed the excursions and
met many really nice people too, look forward to next year." |
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