AADC Annual Meeting and Spring Workshop
April 29 - May 2, 2020
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Registration Information
The health and safety of AADC’s conference participants is of utmost importance. AADC continues to monitor the status of the Coronavirus (COVID 19), as well as direction and guidance from AADC’s Board of Directors. We are keeping in step with all of the best resources and entities and mirroring their processes for large group meetings.
The AADC Annual Meeting and Workshop, scheduled for April 29 – May 2, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
is proceeding as scheduled at this time.
The CDC has publicly indicated that the health risk of Coronavirus for the general American public is low. AADC will continue to provide regular updates. To add to the safety of our attendees, the conference will be a handshake-free meeting.
In addition, we encourage our attendees to follow other safety precautions recommended by the CDC. They include washing hands regularly, covering mouths with an elbow or sleeve when coughing, and following other procedures that help keep you safe from viruses like the flu.
3 Day Early Registration Fees
Early Registration Dates have been extended to April 17, 2020!
$695 AADC Members
$995 Non-Members
$100 Spouse/Guests (not in dental industry)
Member & Non-Member registration fees include daily breakfast, Welcome Receiption, Thurs. & Fri. lunch and access to all CE presentations and exhibitors.
Your 3 day registration fee entitles you to earn up to 15 CEUs for attending the seminars.
Meeting badges and materials may be picked up at the Workshop registration desk at the PGA National Resort and Spa
Brochure Only Available Online
AADC is going green. Brochure will not be mailed - you can download and print the brochure by clicking on the image below
Deadlines
Early Registration is extended! Early registration will close Friday, April 17.
Friday, March 27- Early registration closes. Additional $50 fee apply to all registrations submitted after this date.
Friday, March 27- Hotel room reservation deadline.
Friday, April 17 - Pre-registration closes. Registrations received after this date will be processed at onsite pricing.
Book Your Hotel Room
Take advantage of the specially negotiated room rate of $199/night plus taxes and fees.
PGA National Resort and Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
For Reservations: Call 844-821-0028 Use Booking ID # 042720AADC
or click here: PGA National Resort Reservations
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Dr. Larry Browning Memorial Golf Outing
Certified Dental Consultant Examination
AADC Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Welcome Remarks....Mitch Couret, DDS &.Cheryl Lerner DMD
Claims Review: Session I....Larry Hoffman, DMD; Clay Pesillo, DMD and Katie Deffke, DDS
President's Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, MAY 1
AADC Annual Business Meeting / Elections / CDC Ceremony
Dinner on Your Own Or Register for the Iron Chef Competition
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Golf Outing - Wednesday, April 29
Join your colleagues for a FUN game and lunch! You do not need to be a Pro to golf with us!
Cost: $155/person
At PGA National Resort & Spa, participants will have the rare experience of walking in the footsteps of champions, where golf history has unfolded continually for the past 30 years. AADC golfers will play on the Squire course, the shortest and most exacting of the courses at PGA National Resort. The Squire is surrounded by natural areas teeming with vegetation and wildlife – the 5th hole even runs along part of a wilderness preserve, which borders the west side of the PGA National community.
Be sure to sign up for the golf outing when you register! Golf clubs are available to rent at $60/set plus tax.
Optional Activities
Palm Beach by Water Tour with a Twist $100.00/person*
Wednesday, April 29 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Water taxi tour, Lunch at E.R. Bradleys and tour of the rest of the island. This tour provides a history of Palm Beach as well as a chance to see and hear about the mansions and yachts of the "rich and famous" including Mar-A-Lago, the Winter White House. Learn about who lives where and maybe even some gossip. Tour includes transportation, tour and lunch.
*Registration for this event must be received by March 30, 2020 and a minimum of tickets need to be sold to initiate the tour. If we do not receive enough interest, full refunds for the tour will be made.
Iron Chef Competition Dinner $92.00/person*
Friday, May 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Iron Chef Competition is Interactive and competitive! The group splits into teams; each team prepares a four-course dinner. Teams are assigned a resort chef and medals for first, second and third place winners will be awarded. Cash Bar. Let's get cooking after a day of dental continuing education!
*Registration for this event must be received by March 30, 2020 and a minimum of tickets need to be sold to initiate this event. If we do not receive enough interest, full refunds for the event will be made.
Resort Activites
At PGA National Resort & Spa, there is always something to keep you entertained. From golf tournaments, to Girls Night Out, spa specials to family fun. Whether your idea of the perfect vacation means relaxing by the pool or starting the day with a fitness class and ending it with live music, at PGA National, they have something for everyone. Plan your day, or your entire stay, with the easy-to-use calendar that lets you choose by date, activity or interest.
Enjoy a Spa Day During your Stay! 10% savings on any regular priced service
Known worldwide as a European influenced destination spa, The Spa at PGA is a full-service spa and salon presenting more than 100 ways to indulge, including treatments based on our Waters of the World mineral pools; therapies rooted in global healing practices; exclusive services; and experiences inspired by a paradise setting. If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, please contact the Spa at (800) 843-7725 and mention you are with AADC and would like to book services. For a list of treatments and pricing click SPA. Enjoy and have a relaxing day!
Daily Aerobic Classes Offered to All Guests
Check the PGA calendar for the times and location of the various classes ranging from Yoga - Cardio Boxing offered to guests. Click here for the Fitness Schedule and list of activities
Palm Beach Activities
From wild animal encounters to water slides to epic mini-golf courses, you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the seemingly endless activities and attractions in The Palm Beaches. Click here to Discover all the activities available in the Palm Beaches.
Lodging Info
PGA National Resort and Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
Book now to take advantage of the specially negotiated room rate of $199/night plus taxes and fees.
For Reservations: Call 844-821-0028 Use Booking ID # 042720AADC
or click here: PGA National Resort Reservations
PGA National Resort & Spa has long been a place of legendary moments. At this Palm Beach destination, luxury is always the standard, golf is never considered just a game and together the two create an enviable lifestyle in a setting that embraces the best Florida has to offer. Anchored by five championship golf courses, and renowned throughout the world as Home to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic and the legendary Bear Trap, PGA National also boasts a world-class destination spa, a private state-of-the- art sports & racquet club and an exclusive private membership club at the heart of this luxurious resort lifestyle community.
Airport Options
Palm Beach International Airport: (12 miles from PGA) Head east on Turnage Blvd. Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp to W Palm Beach. Take exit 79B to merge onto PGA Blvd/SR-786 W. Turn left at Fairway Dr. At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto Avenue of Champions.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport: (49 miles from PGA) Upon exiting the airport, merge onto I-595 W via the ramp to I-595 W/I-95/Florida's Turnpike. Follow 595 W for approx. 5 miles and take exit for Florida's Turnpike (a toll road) which will be on your right. Follow signs for Orlando/Florida's Turnpike North and merge onto Florida's Turnpike North for approx. 54 miles. Take exit #109 - PGA Boulevard. Turn right onto PGA Boulevard after passing through the toll plaza, and turn left at Avenue of the Champions (the first light). Avenue of the Champions will take you straight to the entrance of the resort.
Miami International Airport: (74 miles from PGA) Head west, and turn left (signs for High Vehicle/Parking & exit). Turn left, and merge onto Airport Expy/SR-112 E via the ramp to I-95 N/Beaches. Take the exit onto I-95 N/SR-9A N toward Orlando. Make a slight left at Florida's Turnpike N (signs for Florida's Turnpike N/SR-826 W). Take exit 109 toward Palm Beach Gardens. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for SR-786 W/SR-710/PGA National/Motorsports Park. Merge onto PGA Blvd/SR-786 W. Turn left at Avenue of the Champions..
Continuing Education (CE) Units
CE attendance forms will be in each individual registrant’s packet on-site. The 2020 Workshop offers 15 Continuing Education Units. Seminar registrants receive one CE credit for each clock hour attended. It is the responsibility of the attendee to submit continuing education documentation to their respective state for verification. The American Association of Dental Consultants is an American Dental Association (ADA) CERP recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual sources or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Dental Consultants designates this activity for continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
Cancellations/Refunds/Changes
All refund requests must be in writing. Full refund, less a $50 per person administrative fee, will be issued for cancellations received on or before Friday, April 19 and a 50% refund, less the administrative fee, if received Saturday, April 20 through Friday, April 26. No refunds will be made for cancellations received thereafter. Refunds are processed within 30 days after the meeting.
Disclaimer
The annual American Association of Dental Consultants Spring Workshop is an educational endeavor to provide attendees with scientific information as well as expert opinion on various issues facing both dentistry and the dental benefits industry. The American Association of Dental Consultants makes every effort to present high caliber clinicians and non-clinical experts. The presentations of the instructors do not imply endorsement of any product, technique or service. All participants are cautioned about the risks of using new techniques especially in courses that have not provided supervised clinical experience. All presentations are in lecture format and, unless otherwise noted, represent the opinion of the speakers and not the opinion or position of the AADC, its members, companies represented by its members, Directors, or Executive Director. All presentations are for educational purposes only and are not intended to direct or influence dental benefit claims payments or to be considered legal advice.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors
