See You at PDC - Visit VDDS in Booth 1931!

VDDS News & Views!

March 2015

In This Issue

Website Launch at PDC!

Last CE Lecture April 17

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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Sinclair Dental

Offering the most progressive and advanced high-tech equipment that will keep you on the cutting-edge of dentistry, call any of our offices or visit a Sinclair Dental showroom and ask our specialists to give you a demonstration. Click HERE for more information.

Dentsply Canada

DENTSPLY Canada is the market leader of dental and consumable healthcare products. Our broad global product platform helps dental professionals serve patients' oral health care for a lifetime, from preventive services to tooth replacement. Click HERE for more information.

Pacific Cad Cam Study Club

Dr. Jonathan Ng, Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics and a published writer on Digital Dentistry, will give a one day session on all you need to know about "Digital Technology" and "Social Media"! Friday, May 22 at the Patterson Education Centre. Click HERE for more information and registration.

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.

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VISIT VDDS AT PACIFIC DENTAL CONFERENCE!

PDC is happening tomorrow and Friday at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Please visit us in Booth 1931 for info on next season's CE Schedule and Special Events!

Register for our 2015/16 Membership and receive TWO entries into our Early Bird Draw to win an iPad Mini!

Soon to be launched ... our NEW VDDS WEBSITE! Have a look at it at our booth ... you will notice a fresh look with a lot of

familiar elements maintaining the VDDS logo and brand. Please enjoy perusing our website ... learn about all our types of memberships as well as our quality dental continuing education and special events that we consistently offer to our members. Choose the best membership for you!

Consider a GOLD MEMBERSHIP ... in addition to all CE lectures with meals, our Gold Member Initiative is an added perk! 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 2015/16 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!

Next Lecture is April 17 at The Fairmont Pacific Rim

Dr. Lou Graham

Our last CE lecture of the season features Esthetic and Restorative Guest Speaker, Dr. Lou Graham! Join us Friday, April 17 for his presentation on "Incorporating Clinical Advancements in Conservative Esthetic Dentistry."

More information and registration for this event will be in our next E-News and available on our website soon!

Thank you to our Partners in Education:
TD Canada Trust, Sinclair Dental and Dentsply Canada.

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!

LIVE at the Pacific Coliseum is the sensational Cirque Du Soleil Extravaganza - VAREKAI! Don't miss this spectacle featuring a captivating forest inhabited by whimsical and enchanted creatures! VDDS tickets are for May 21! Click HERE for information and registration.

Up next with VDDS ... is the Winner of 7 Tony Awards, Elton John's The Lion King! On stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 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! Future shows include Once, Dirty Dancing and Mamma Mia!

Exciting Travel Opportunities with VDDS ...

We are thrilled to offer exciting cruise plans for 2015/16 ... all travel opportunities with a CE component!

Spring Break in Mexico!

VDDS cruisers are soon to set sail on our bi-annual Spring Break Cruise & Learn, March 14-21! Touring the beautiful Mexican Riviera, they will enjoy the tropical weather in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Joining us on this cruise for CE is Kristin Nickells (Coach K) and Jim Doyle from Investors Group.

For our world cruisers, first up in 2016 will be a unique and exotic Cruise & Learn to Southeast Asia!

Feb. 28 - March 14, this amazing tour promises to be a fascinating and thrilling experience! Beginning in Hong Kong, you will tour engaging ports in Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. Visit magical Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and experience the breathtaking scenery of UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature, Halong Bay!

Keep updated with all VDDS events by visiting the VDDS Website.

Study Clubs

If your study club has an informational brochure in pdf format, VDDS will link this information to an Advertisement in our E-News. Please call the office to advertise your Study Club Update.

Contact VDDS

Gerri Randall, Executive Director

gerri@vdds.com

Robyn McCorquodale, Communications Manager

robyn@vdds.com

604.461.4171

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