Top places to visit in Dental Central
Heart of SmileCon features new Innovation Hub
More commonly known as the heart of SmileCon, Dental Central is sure to bring fun, play and smiles to those who stop by at the upcoming meeting in New Orleans. This year’s exhibit hall will feature rewarding interactions, fun activities and show specials at several different booths, including the new Innovation Hub fueled by the ADA Forsyth Institute.
Here are the hubs you don’t want to miss out on:
Innovation Hub
Learn about what’s next in dentistry and the cutting-edge of dental technology at the Innovation Hub, powered by ADA Forsyth Institute. This hub includes interactive hands-on demonstrations and tech talks with 16 leading innovators driving the future of dentistry, including companies in artificial intelligence and diagnostics. There will also be a meet and greet with Wenyuan Shi, Ph.D., CEO of ADA Forsyth on Oct. 18 at 3 p.m.
Dental Team Hub
Those interested in making peer connections and earning innovative CE should check out the Dental Team Hub. Here, team members can engage in interactive learning in gamified sessions, gain insight on wellness and team-building in small-group discussions and take CE courses to boost career goals.
Podcast and Influencer Hub
Attendees who stop by the Podcast and Influencer Hub will see dental podcasts in action, including Tooth Talk, Dental Sound Bites and Nifty Thrifty Dentists. The profession’s most notable podcasters record live and talk with some of the most influential thought leaders in dentistry.
Social Impact Hub
On Oct. 17, stop by the Social Impact Hub to make a difference in the community. The Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back event will focus on packing health kits — complete with toothbrush, toothpaste and oral health education material — for underserved veterans in the New Orleans area.
ADA Hub
Learn all about how the American Dental Association supports the dental profession and assists members to thrive at the ADA Hub. This hub will offer a place to connect with other ADA member dentists and receive help navigating membership benefits. Some featured events include “Different Paths, Same Forest: How Dental Careers Can Take Many Different Forms,” “Championing Change: Strategies to Improve Access to Care,” and a Dental Olympics trivia competition and awards celebration.
Industry Hub
Discover the latest insights from industry trailblazers and watch exhibitor spotlights at the Industry Hub. Some featured events include “Why Thousands of Doctors Have Partnered with IDSOs in 35 Years,” “Why Robotics is a Practice Game-Changer: From Lead to Happy Patient,” and “How to Make Marketing Work for You.”
Henry Schein Digital Pavilion
Step into an interactive digital technology showcase at the Henry Schein Digital Pavilion. Attendees will explore cutting-edge advancements that revolutionize dental practices, enhance outcomes and increase efficiency.
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