Latest Annual Session News
Visit Orlando Site Offers AAPD Orlando Information
Visit Orlando is a great resource for you to explore the Orlando area and all it has to offer. Check out the golf courses, shopping, nightlife and discounts on multiple theme parks. Information transportation is also available.
Swan Dolphin Spa Offers Discount to Annual Session Attendees
The Mandara Spa welcomes the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is offering a number of discounts to attendees and their families. Mandara is a full service spa, with services in massages, facials, hair and nail services. You can find further information including spa photos and pricing at our Mandara Spa website. For full details and to book a treatment, see the Welcome Letter.
Keynote Address: Marcus Samuelsson
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef, philanthropist, and a New York Times best-selling author. Samuelsson is the youngest chef to ever achieve two three-star reviews from The New York Times and he has been honored by the James Beard Foundation on multiple occasions including Rising Star Chef (1999), Best Chef: New York City (2003), Best International Cookbook (2007) and Best Television Program (for Chopped 2012). The author of several award-winning cookbooks, Samuelsson released his best-selling memoir, "Yes, Chef," in June 2012.
More information on Samuelsson and his keynote address at Annual Session in Orlando.
2013 AAPD Annual Session App Now Available
The 2013 Annual Session App is now available! The app takes everything you need to know about the Annual Session and puts it directly onto your mobile device. You can start preparing early by viewing speaker bios and building your personal itinerary. Learn about event buzz (or even generate some yourself!) and communicate with other attendees before and during the event via the live in-app Twitter feed.
This app has completely transformed the way we host events by providing everything you need right at your fingertips behind an easy-to-use interface. Use it to view exhibitor info and map locations, access presentation slides or take session notes. Browse the poster gallery from the palm of your hand. We won't even have to worry about slow connection speeds. The app operates entirely on your mobile device - no Internet necessary! Available in the App Store and Android Market. Enjoy!
Click here for more information and to download the app.
Online Registration is Now Open for the AAPD 66th Annual Session
Disney and CE! Click here to register online now for the meeting, social events and additional programming which includes a Preconference course on Thursday, May 23, titled: "Pulp Therapy and Trauma". Don't miss the keynote address on Friday, May 24; Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef who has thrilled the food scene with a blend of culture and artistic excellence. From the education to the theme parks, this is sure to be a thrilling meeting!
Visit the AAPD 66th Annual Session Online Itinerary to plan your trip to Orlando! View the complete scientific program with course descriptions, speaker bios and more; search by session type, day or keywords. Create an account to save your preferred sessions and exhibitors. Check out the current exhibitors online with the Exhibitors pages and plan out who to visit to purchase your dental supplies and update your office! Search by category or company. Check back often for updates and bookmark the page to make it easy.
As in years past, you must register for the meeting prior to making your hotel reservation. Make your plans now to attend the meeting. The award-winning Walt Disney World� Swan and Dolphin in the heart of the Walt Disney World� Resort is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to Orlando!
It’s a pleasure to invite you, your office staff and family to the 66th Annual Session: It’s a GLOBAL World After All of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) held in Orlando! All of the planning efforts have paid off and we’re in a great position to have one of the best meetings ever. Everything takes place at the Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center from the education to the exhibits including the Presidents’ Farewell Dinner on Sunday evening, highlighting the award-winning culinary team at our hotel.
Located in the heart of the Walt Disney World� Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is a gateway to the theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot� and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. Enjoy the spectacular restaurants and lounges, pools, a white sand beach, health clubs, tennis, and special Disney benefits. The special Disney benefits include: at Theme Parks; Complimentary Scheduled Transportation Throughout Disney; On-Site Disney Ticket Desks; Character Dining; and Advance Tee Times on Championship Disney Golf Courses.
Click here to read the full welcome letter.
View the ePoster Gallery from the 65th Annual Session in San Diego
View the ePoster Gallery from the 65th Annual Session! All abstracts are now available to view online as well as electronic versions of many of the posters. It's just like being back in the poster hall in San Diego! Please take a look at some of the interesting research being conducted. The Gallery is available on the Conference Proceedings CD-ROM as well. You can also view the abstracts on the AAPD Annual Session 2012 app.
Click here to view the ePoster Gallery.