Oral Surgery Forum is Monday, February 16!

VDDS News & Views!

February 2015

In This Issue

Oral Surgery Specialty Forum

Membership News

Theatre Events

Travel with VDDS!

Staying Green

In an effort to stay Green we really want to stress the transit option (Bus, Skytrain, Seabus) for our lectures. As an

incentive, bring in your (autographed) ticket stub to the meeting to be entered into a prize draw.

TD Canada Trust

Specializing in Product Expertise and Personalized Banking Advice!

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for more information!

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2227 St. John's St.

Port Moody, BC

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Patterson Dental

We are pleased to showcase the very latest offerings in high technology and digital products, dental operatory equipment, sundries, office supplies, technical services and office design. It is our desire to be your first choice for all your dental needs. Click HERE for more information.

Ask The Coach!

Did you attend Dental Team Day? Presenter and Certified Executive Coach for Dentists, Kristin Nickells welcomes your questions and e-mails. Click HERE for more information.

Pacific Implant Institute

Do you have patients that need implants and cannot afford them?

The Pacific Implant Institute is looking for patients at greatly reduced prices.

Click HERE for more information.

Or update your profile

Associate Wanted!

Parkway Dental in Victoria, BC is seeking a full time associate that wants to be busy! Click HERE

for more Information.

Oral Surgery Specialty Forum is Monday, February 16!

Join four Certified Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and one Prosthodontist for a unique and informative day Monday, February 16 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.

Dr. David Yang

Featuring Guest Speakers, Dr. David Yang, Dr. Ali Sadeghi, Dr. Kevin AminZadeh, Dr. Ray Grewal and Dr. Ben Kang, this special presentation will be facilitated by Dr. John Rogers and will include a Question and Answer Session.

Dr. Ali Sadeghi

Our morning presentation begins with Dr. Yang and his talk on Oral Cancer, that will include new guidelines and recommendations from the BC Cancer Agency.

Dr. Kevin AminZadeh

After morning break, Dr. Sadeghi and Prosthodontist Dr. AminZadeh will present in tandem, focusing on bone grafting and bone reconstructive techniques.

Dr. Ray Grewal

Dr. Grewal and Dr. Kang will present in tandem in our afternoon session, addressing the identification and management of intra-operative and

Dr. Ben Kang

post-operative complications associated with office based oral surgical procedures.

Click HERE for information and registration.

Thank you to our Partners in Education:
TD Canada Trust and Patterson Dental.

REMINDER: Special Perk for Regular GOLD Members!

VDDS REGULAR GOLD MEMBERS ... don't forget about our 2014/15 Gold Member Initiative ... you can bring a staff member to CE sessions on a complimentary basis! (Lecture only; Lunch a la carte).

VDDS and the BC AGD are continuing a joint "members-only" initiative for the 2014/15 season!

All VDDS members can attend one BC AGD lecture of their choice during the season for a $50.00 fee! BC AGD members in turn may attend a VDDS lecture of their choice for a $50.00 fee.

We know this member "perk" will be of value to both organizations and allow networking opportunities!

Click HERE for details on the next BC AGD lecture on April 11 with Dr. Bobbi Birdi. Pre-registration is a MUST. Register at BC AGD using the VDDS Discount Code "VDDS50".

Quality Entertainment with VDDS Theatre Events!

Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon is on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Thursday, April 9. This event is SOLD OUT!

Up next with VDDS ... is the Winner of 7 Tony Awards, Elton John's The Lion King! VDDS tickets are for June 25 and July 9.

Click HERE for information and registration.

Contact VDDS for information on all our spectacular shows that promise good fun and quality entertainment!

Exciting Travel Opportunities with VDDS ...

We are thrilled to offer exciting tour plans for 2015 ... all travel opportunities with a CE component!

Spring Break in Mexico!

First up this year will be our bi-annual Spring Break Cruise & Learn, March 14-21! Only a short flight to Los Angeles and you will be soon be touring the beautiful Mexican Riviera, enjoying the tropics in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas! Contact Deb Siu at 604.522.3020 or deb@viptravel.ca. Click HERE for information and registration.

An Unforgettable Adventure ... Tour Ireland in June!

For our world explorers, we have something very special to offer you ... "Blarney and Guinness with VDDS"! With a wee bit o' CE included! From June 17-28, this unique travel opportunity will visit Dublin, Belfast Kilkenny, Waterford, Derry, Killarney and more! This once in a lifetime experience not only promises to capture the magic of exquisite Irish Landscape, but will also take you to the Old-World charm of Ireland, visiting the castles, country estates, Irish pubs and the Blarney Stone.