AADA CONVENTION 2010 — October 7-October 11 — Orlando, FL

• CONVENTION 2010 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE [Revised 07-03-2010] — Convention page

• CONVENTION 2010 HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION — Convention page

• CONVENTION 2010 REGISTRATION FORM — Convention page

NEW! AADA Membership Manual, AADA The Reason to Smile Logo and Guidelines, and Print Materials

• Read about "How-To's", sample scripts and speeches, renewal and recruiting strategies, and more in the membership manual.
• You are invited to participate in a challenge in the article "The Challenge: One Member at a Time" in the membership manual.
• Learn about the reason to smile logo and guidelines.
• You have access to print materials, such as note cards with logos, sample topic letters, and numerous "fun" shoe cards.

Please visit the Membership Benefits page for links to all resources and information.

CHALLENGE Issued at AADA Conference 2010 in Tempe, AZ:

Distribute 25 Alliance Cards One-on-One

At the AADA Conference 2010 in Tempe, AZ, you were given 25 Alliance cards to give to others, especially one-on-one, while you share something about the Alliance. Let's hear from you about your experiences. For contact information and further distribution ideas, Read More.

The Power of One — One (1) Hour a Week

How can you make a difference in your life and the life of others? Read More

DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION (DHE) NATIONAL PROJECTS 2010

"Right from the Start"

The "Right from the Start" program was introduced to the Conference 2010 attendees by Dr. Ray Wagner, a pediatrician from Tucson, AZ. After seeing how sick a little child can get from an infected molar tooth, he began a crusade and developed the "Right from the Start" program. In addition to Dr. Wagner's program, a presentation was made of the "Improving Women's and Children's Oral Health" flip chart, an educational tool in English and Spanish text. Read More for information and access to materials to implement your project.

"Ready, Set, Brush!"

For a Dental Health Education National Project to honor the American Dental Association's 150th Anniversary celebration, the Alliance of the American Dental Association members distributed children's dental health education books, "Ready, Set, Brush!" to local school and public libraries. "It is so important at this age to get students learning about good oral habits and health." said alliance member Kristie Peppy, and adding, "I am so proud to be a part of such an effectual organization." Read More about alliance members' experiences and accomplishments.

NEW! PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE — "Let's Take a Lesson from Water"

President Carol Reitz writes about lessons to be learned from water and about possibilities becoming realities all because of YOU! Read More

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES — REASONS TO SMILE!  Read More