Event Detail



Hotel Reservation Deadline is Monday, April 10

Registration Information

Online Registration is Closed

Onsite Registration Fees:

Three Day Registration Fees:

$895  AADC Members                 

$1395  Non-Members

$200 Spouse/Guests
(not in dental industry)      

Single Day Registration

AADC Members:
$475 Thursday or Friday;
$330 Saturday

Non-Members: 
$690 Thursday or Friday;
$490 Saturday

Registration fees include daily breakfast, Welcome Reception, Thurs. & Fri. lunch and access to all CE presentations and exhibits. 
Your 3 day registration fee entitles you to earn up to 15 CEUs for full attendance of seminars.
                          

Meeting badges and materials may be picked up at the Workshop registration desk at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa.

Meeting Brochure Only Available Online

AADC is going green. Brochure will not be mailed - you can download and print the brochure by clicking here.

Deadlines

Monday, March 27, 2023 - Early Registration Ends. (Registration Prices increase by $50)

Monday, April 10, 2023 - Hotel room reservation deadline.

Friday, April 21. 2023 - Pre-registration closes.

Book Your Hotel Room
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85044

Arizona Grand is Arizona's only AAA Four Diamond all-suite resort. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona Grand is easily accessible via I-10 and US-60, offering quick connections to numerous other major freeways.
Take advantage of the specially negotiated room rate of $219/night plus taxes  
(Resort fees are waived for AADC guests)

For Reservations: Call 877-800-4888   Use Booking ID: AADC Spring Workshop 2023

or click here: Arizona Grand Resort Reservations

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2023

PRIVACY POLICY: AADC is entitled to disclose guest information to the hotel and to receive information from the hotel as necessary in connection with guests’ stay at the hotel.

Schedule of Events
Please note times listed below are preliminary and subject to change.
Click on titles for more information

WEDNESDAY, May 3

7:30 am -   1:00 pm

Dr. Larry Browning Memorial Golf Outing - $65/person
Join your colleagues for FUN Tee Times!

1:00 pm -   3:00 pm

Certified Dental Consultant Examination

2:00 pm -   3:00 pm

4:00 pm -   5:30 pm

AADC Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members Only)

6:00 pm -  7:00 pm

New Member Reception (Invitation Only)
Supported in part by Northeast Delta Dental

THURSDAY, May 4

7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Exhibits Open 

7:00 am -   8:15 am

Breakfast

8:15 am -   8:30 am

Welcome Remarks....Robert Rosenthal, DDS & Linda Vidone, DMD

8:30 am -  9:30 am

Dr. Donald S. Mayes Memorial Keynote Address:
Straight Talk about DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging)......Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc
Supported in part by VOCO

10:30 am-11:00 am

Break

12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Lunch
Or Register for a Lunch & Learn (limited seating)
Lunch & Learns are sponsored and presented by Sponsors of the AADC Workshop where attendees can enjoy a more intimate setting to learn about particular products and how to incorporate into their current workflows.

3:30 pm - 4:00pm

Break

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Changing Landscape of Dental Billing....Leslie Icenogle
Supported in part by Practice Booster

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Dinner on your own

President's Welcome Reception
Supported in part by Fluent

FRIDAY, MAY 5

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibits Open 

7:00 am - 8:15 am

Breakfast

8:15 am - 8:30 am

Announcements

10:00 am -10:30 am

Break

10:30 am- 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch
Or Register for a Lunch & Learn (limited seating)
Lunch & Learns are sponsored and presented by Sponsors of the AADC Workshop where attendees can enjoy a more intimate setting to learn about particular products and how to incorporate into their current workflows.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

2:00 pm -  3:00 pm  

AADC Annual Business Meeting / Elections / CDC Ceremony

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Break

Dinner on Your Own 

 

SATURDAY, MAY 6

7:00 am -  12:00 pm

Exhibits Open

7:30 am -   8:30 am

Breakfast

Lunch on your own

 

 

 

Dr. Larry Browning Memorial Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 3
            

Join your colleagues for FUN Tee Times!  You do not need to be a Pro to golf with us!
Cost: $65/person 

       

The Arizona Grand Golf Course creates exceptional experiences for players of all ability levels. Its unique links course features panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. Dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking mountain vistas highlight the diverse and challenging par 71 layout.

Be sure to sign up for the golf outing when you register! 
Golf clubs are available to rent at $60/set plus tax.
                                   

Continuing Education (CE) Units

CE attendance forms will be in each individual registrant’s packet on-site. The 2023 Workshop offers up to 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 14 and a 50% refund, less the administrative fee, if received Saturday, April 15 through Friday, April 21. 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.

Resort Activities

At Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, there is always something to keep you entertained. From golf tee times, to spa specials to family fun at the Oasis water park. Check out what is available for your family and guests. 

Enjoy a Spa Day During your Stay!           AADC Attendees receive a 15% savings on any regular priced service          

Choose from a variety of relaxing and revitalizing spa services and pamper yourself.  If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, please contact the Spa at (602) 431-6485 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!

Family Fun at the Oasis Water Park!         AADC Attendees receive 4 passes to the water park  

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa's expansive, wild and fun Oasis has something for kids of all ages, making it perfect for your family getaway. Built across 7 acres, this premium amenity boasts 8-sotry thrill slides, a giant wave pool, a 25 person hot tub, the Valley's only side-by-side active river, and Wild Cat Springs which is perfect for younger children. Click here for Resort Covid Protocols.

Athletic Club

Voted one of the "Top 10 Fitness Facilities in Arizona" the 20,000 foot Arizona Grand Athletic Club offers the latest in strength and cardiovascular training equipment and exercise options.

Hiking and Running Trail

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is ideally situated on the doorstep of 17,000 acres of South Mountain Preserve, the largest municipal park in the world and the most visited hiking destination in the state. Click here for a resort's hiking and running trail map.

Phoenix Arizona Activities

Music Instrument Museum
This top-rated attraction in Phoenix is the world’s only global musical instrument museum. The MIM offers a fun, one-of-a-kind experience to be enjoyed by guests of all ages. See, hear, and travel the world on a guided tour at the Musical Instrument Museum. You will learn about MIM’s Geographic Galleries and the various countries, musical cultures, and fascinating instruments on view.

Taliesin West
Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the School of Architecture at Taliesin. You’ll be drawn closer to Frank Lloyd Wright’s world on Taliesin West’s signature tour. Visit Wrights’ private quarters and living room, the gracious Taliesin West “Garden Room,” the drafting studio, the Music Pavilion, the Cabaret, and more.

Discover all the activities available in the Phoenix area or Scottsdale area.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors