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Past Annual Meetings2011 San DieGO It�s never too early to plan ahead for top-notch CE and exciting events. Mark your calendar for the AGD’s 60th Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Philadelphia! June 19 to 21, 2012: House of Delegates For more information, visit www.agd.org/philadelphia! 2010 New Orleans It’s never too early to plan ahead for top-notch continuing education (CE) and exciting events. Mark your calendar for the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 59th Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego! July 26 to 28, 2011: July 28 to 31, 2011: For more information, visit www.agd.org/sandiego2011! AGD2009baltimore Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in New Orleans! For more information, visit www.agd.org/neworleans! AGD2008Orlando – Closing General Session Empowers Attendees Following his speech, Holtz drew an extremely large crowd into the Exhibit Hall, where he signed copies of his book, Wins, Losses and Lessons. More than one hundred members enjoyed the opportunity to purchase Holtz’ book and speak with him personally to share their memories of his leadership as a coach. Holtz took time to speak with each attendee, even posing for photographs with those who requested them. Many told him that his words inspired them to be better dentists when they return to their offices on Monday. Pictures Now Available House of Delegates Installs New Officers In addition, then-AGD President Vincent C. Mayher, Jr., DMD, MAGD, passed the gavel to AGD President Paula S. Jones, DDS, FAGD. Dr. Jones is the first female president in AGD history! In addition, Dr. Mayher installed the other officers of the 2008-2009 Executive Committee, including the newly-elected Vice President Fares M. Elias, DDS, FAGD, re-elected Treasurer Jeffrey S. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD, and re-elected Editor Roger S. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD. Convocation Celebrates Success The family-friendly Walt Disney World® venue attracted a very large crowd of families, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the awardees’ successes. This year, 25 LLSR recipients, 85 MAGD awardees, and 212 FAGD awardees walked across the stage. After snapping photographs with their families and friends, the awardees celebrated at several receptions hosted by different regions. |
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The AGD 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego, Calif., was a huge success. More than 3,000 meeting attendees, including members, their dental teams, and their families, had a spectacular time soaking in the sun while in San Diego, learning the latest techniques and meeting new and old friends alike.
What happens when thousands of general dentists gather to learn, network, achieve, and celebrate? You get the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 58th Annual Meeting & Exhibits in New Orleans, La. The event, which began Thursday, July 8, and wrapped up Sunday, July 11, is the only dental meeting dedicated exclusively to advancing the value and excellence of general dentistry.
We hope you, your family, and your team enjoyed the continuing education, camaraderie, top-notch speakers, and the industry’s latest products, services, and dental techniques!
Saturday’s Closing General Session featured Lou Holtz, famed football coach, author, and ESPN sports analyst. Holtz welcomed attendees by thanking them for their work and the value they add to people’s lives through their work in the dental profession. He told stories about his experiences as a coach, as a father, and as a husband, and offered advice about ways to improve attitudes and outlooks at work and in everyday life. 
Saturday was a day for recognizing those who have worked hard to achieve the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR), Mastership (MAGD), Fellowship (FAGD). In addition, Henry A. Gremillion, DDS, MAGD, received the Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. 
