3 minute read
FDC2024 JUNE 20-22 | ORLANDO GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 2024 FLORIDA DENTAL CONVENTION! IT’S NOT YOUR AVERAGE DENTAL MEETING.
The 2024 Florida Dental Convention (FDC), “Your Future. Your Design.” will be held on June 20-22, and will feature three days of cutting-edge education, buying opportunities and endless networking. You’re sure to leave with sharpened skills, knowledge on the latest technology and trends, and lasting connections with fellow dental professionals. Registration opens March 2024.
FREE REGISTRATION & CE
FDA members receive free pre-registration, discounted course pricing and up to 20 FREE continuing education (CE) course options. FDC also offers motivational keynote sessions on Thursday and Friday mornings for the entire team that are FREE for all attendees during pre-registration.
Education
FDC offers more than 130 courses for you and your entire dental team. Experts in their field offer everything from advanced dentistry and hands-on workshops to communication and administrative courses. Bring your team and learn cuttingedge skills that can be implemented in your dental office on Monday.
Exhibit Hall
Discover and test drive the latest products, services and dental technologies from more than 300 industry leading exhibitors in the FDC Exhibit Hall. Access to the Exhibit Hall is included in FDA members’ FREE pre-registration. Plan to visit the Exhibit Hall, where companies will showcase their new products that can be added into your office on Monday morning. Short on time or not looking for CE? FDC offers free Exhibit Hall Only Passes for the dental team. This pass allows registrants to visit the Exhibit Hall all three days of FDC. Access to the Exhibit Hall is included in the FDA member free registration.
Networking
Come for the CE, Stay for the Fun! There are endless opportunities to connect with colleagues, make new friends and enjoy your time during FDC. Enjoy alumni receptions, specialty meetings, family-friendly social events and all the fun Gaylord Palms has to offer all under one roof. As always, the legendary FDC Thursday and Friday parties are included for free in your registration.
Find more information at floridadentalconvention.com.
WOMEN INSPIRE & NAVIGATE DENTISTRY (W.I.N.D.)
Picture this: a lively gathering of fabulous female dental professionals sharing knowledge, empowering each other, and having an absolute blast. Oh, and did we mention it’s all centered around scientific CE at the beach in South Florida every fall? Earn 8 hours of CE or up to 11 if you add on the optional hands-on workshop on Saturday morning. Yes, we take learning seriously, but who said it can’t be a ridiculously fun experience? Visit fdawind.com for more details.
GET HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH WORKSHOPS
Interested in a more hands-on approach? The FDA is taking some of our most popular workshops on the road! From suturing, implants, 3D printing and more, look for a hands-on workshop coming to an area near you soon. An updated list of locations, schedules and additional course information will be posted in January at floridadental.org/ce.
Free Online Continuing Education
As your first choice for continuing education (CE), the FDA gives you access to better ways to fulfill CE requirements and increase your personal and practice success. The FDA offers the popular Today’s FDA “Diagnostic Discussion” courses for free to FDA members. FDA members can earn up to six hours of CE annually through these courses. Completed courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker on your behalf on the first Friday of every month.
BI-MONTHLY WEBINARS
FDA offers bimonthly one-hour webinars that are perfect for the busy dental professional. Earn CE from the comfort of your home or office on any internetenabled device. Topics vary from month to month from clinical to practice management, so we’ve got something for everyone! Webinars are offered as individual webinars for $29 for FDA members or purchase the full series (6 webinars) at a discounted rate of $149 for the year. If you can’t make the date or the time offered, you can still register and get access to the recordings. Visit floridadental.org/online-ce for more information.
License Expiration Reminders
RENEWAL DEADLINE IS FEB. 28, 2024. Your license is your key to serving your patients and earning income, and the FDA reminds members who haven’t renewed their license through calls, postal and email messages, and announcements in all publications.
Ce Broker
The FDA makes reporting CE credit to CE Broker easier for members! Any CE earned from the FDA, online through the “Diagnostic Discussion” courses or at the Florida Dental Convention, is automatically reported to CE Broker on your behalf the first Friday of each month.
Answers To Your Ce Questions
For information, contact Program Coordinator Belle McCreless at 850.350.7106 or bmecreless@floridadental.org