79th Annual Session Highlights

Nutrition Update 2007 with Warren Karp, PhD, DMD
A course to teach you the principles of nutrition and how to apply these principles for improving the nutritional status of your patients, your family and yourself.

House of Delegates
Attend the House of Delegates to participate and see what the GDHA Board is doing to advance your profession.

Caruso & Associates: Fundamentals of Financial Planning with Joe Kurelic, Jr.
This course is a great way to learn about the importance and methods of successful financial planning. It will explain the Ameriprise approach toward financial planning with the Dream->Plan->Track philosophy.

Basket Bonanza
Buy your tickets for the basket(s) you want to win! Winners announced at the 3rd House of Delegates. You do not need to be present to win.

Opening Ceremonies and Student Appreciation Reception
Take this opportunity to meet-n-greet other state and local representatives from other professional associations while enjoying some fun music and wonderful food!

Communications Networking, Professional Issues, and Membership Networking Forums
Network with other hygienists and discover the latest news about advances and updates in your profession.

Student Table Clinics
Support our students and the research they have conducted at our Lunch Buffet and Table Clinic Viewing.

Caries: Evidence-based Prevention and Management Tools for the Future with Teresa Duncan, RDH, BS
This course covers evidence-based decision-making as it applies to the prevention and management of dental caries. Topics to be explored include: caries risk factors, fluorides, xylitol, antimicrobials, and remineralization.

The D.H. National Board: Tips and Tidbits for Sanity and Success with Heather O. Mapp, RDH, MEd
This course will cover all aspects of the National Board including time restraints, subjects, and types of questions! Get your name in the hat for a complimentary scholarship to the 2008 DHS Board Review Course in Atlanta!

Educators' Forum
Network and share information about topics relating to our schools and their dental hygiene programs.

3rd House of Delegates
See the new officers of Georgia installed.

Marketplace
Come see what fun items are being sold at our Marketplace.

Exhibitors
Take a stroll around the exhibitor room to see all the latest products and to order supplies for yourself or your office!

*17 hours of CEUs available*

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Georgia Center Information

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities that develop intellectual and human potential. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, contact Karen Senkbeil at 706-542-6658 or Karen.Senkbeil@georgiacenter.uga.edu, prior to October 19, 2007.

Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00 p.m. ET, October 4, 2007. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.

Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8 each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Georgia Center.

Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Full refunds are available for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. ET, October 12, 2007. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a program is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

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