Just two weeks to go before our annual Midwinter Clinic, VDDS' Conference and Tradeshow! Taking place Friday December 12 at the Westin Bayshore, our premier event of the season for the dental community is not to be missed! Click HERE for the Exhibitor List posted on our website. 

We hope that you and your dental staff plan to attend! Please encourage your team members to join us on this great day of networking and quality education offering 5 CE credit hours. Please download our Registration Form HERE. Pre-Registration Deadline is Monday December 8.

Dr. Belinda Weltman

For those guests traveling via Skytrain, please take advantage of our New and Improved Midwinter Shuttle Service! VDDS marked vans will be available from the Cordova Street Entrance at the Waterfront Station, just East of the Taxi Stand towards

Dr. James Cadigan

Steamworks.

Co-chaired by Dr. Belinda Weltman and Dr. James Cadigan, VDDS is excited to present another stellar line-up of speakers and lectures for this year's clinic!

The educational program begins at 8:30am in Salon A with Dr. Paul Jang and his presentation on "Implant Challenges ... and what to do about them!" (Our apologies to our Guest Speaker for yesterday's E-News that included a photo of the wrong Dr. Paul Jang).

Dr. Paul Jang

Join Dr. Anita Gartner in Salon D at 8:45am for an update on "Sedation Guidelines" for the dental office. This lecture is suitable for the entire dental team.

Dr. Anita Gartner

For unique information on cutting-edge laser periodontal surgery techniques, join Dr. Preety Desai at 10:30am in Salon A for her talk on "The Introduction of the Erbium Laser."

Dr. Henry Tom will give an educational and entertaining presentation at 11:00am in Salon D on "Magic and Air... a unique approach to the management of anxious pediatric patients."

Dr. Preety Desai

In addition to these lectures, our event features six dental hygiene table clinics from 7:30am - 11:30am, plus a concurrent trade show with over 60 Exhibiting Companies.

After a morning of quality CE, join your friends at the traditional Gala Holiday Luncheon! As we enjoy turkey and trimmings, VDDS will inaugurate four new Life Member Honourees - Drs. Larry Cheevers, Dan Green, Ron Markey and Earl Winestock.

We know many of you are looking forward to another Silent Auction with a variety of fabulous items including

Dr. Henry Tom

NHL Hockey Tickets, Unique Dining Experiences, Spa Treatments, Luxury Accommodations and much more! We will also have a Raffle Draw in the Exhibit Hall of our Trade Show for Two VIP Tickets to The Book of Mormon!

Treat yourself to the holiday season ambience of the Westin Bayshore! At VDDS' special hotel rate, be a guest and stay a couple of days for your Christmas shopping or a spa experience! Our very special VDDS hotel rate of $126 per night applies to days leading up to and following Midwinter Clinic. (Upon availability. Call 604-682-3377 for reservations).

Garfield Refining

Special Note to Dentists: Garfield Refining will be at Midwinter Clinic. An industry leader in the field of precious metal refining services, they invite you to bring your dental metal scrap to Booth #35. Click HERE for more information.  

Other News: Support UBC's Dental Undergrad Society at the Porsche Dealership on November 29! Bring "Movember" to a close in a unique way! Click HERE for more information.

Midwinter Clinic Co-Chairs:

Dr. Belinda Weltman and Dr. James Cadigan

Gerri  

Gerri Randall

Executive Director

gerri@vdds.com 

Robyn McCorquodale 

Communications Manager 

robyn@vdds.com 

604-461-4171