Sponsor: American Dental Association
Site: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI
Dates: September 30-October 3, 2009
Industry: Dental industry
Fees: USD50 International Dentist /ADA Affiliate, USD250 International Dentist/ Non ADA Affiliate, USD35 International Dental Hygienist, USD25 International Dental Business Assistant/Technician
Size: 162,000 nsf
Exhibitors: US – 644 International - 17
Attendees: US - 37,200 International – 1,381
Show Description: Over a four-day period, dental professionals gather to earn continuing education credit, network with other dental professionals, and learn about the latest products and services. In addition, the House of Delegates meets during the Annual Session. The House of Delegates speaks for the 153,000 members of the Association and for the dental profession in the United States. Many related dental organizations also meet during the Annual Session.The ADA is important as it is the only national professional association of dentists committed to the public’s oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement, which leads a unified profession through initiatives in advocacy, education, research and the development of standards. The American Dental Association's Annual Session strives to be the premier international dental meeting.
Product Categories: Materials& Infection Control, Instruments and Equipment; Dental Services & business supplies; and Over The Counter and Prescription Products.
Technical Program: The ADA Annual Session features more than 250 scientific courses incorporating the latest technology in dental research, evidence-based dentistry, practice management, dental technology, and patient care. The new Education in the Round learning format courses is held in a 360-degree interactive classroom complete with audio-visual support. The majority of these courses are free with registration. Fees for certain courses typically range from $50-$350. The ADA has also offered tours to local dental universities and dental offices exclusively for international dental professionals. Cost may range from $15-$30.
Attendee Benefits: International reception for all international attendees and exhibitors at no cost, which is attended by senior staff and elected officials of the ADA, hence promotes networking; a certificate of attendance for all dentists who participate in the Annual Session; and a letter of invitation to facilitate the visa process.
International Attendee Profile: Dental manufacturers, importers, international distributors and international dental manufacturers. The Association is looking to attract promote the sharing of knowledge and resources and encourage collaboration amongst the global dental promotion.
Marketing Program: The ADA promotes its Annual Session to the international dental community through: ADA booths at international trade shows, advertisements in international publications, e-mail campaigns, multi-language brochures mailed to US Embassies, partnerships with international organizations, press-releases and in addition to its own website, encourages our Commercial Section in Embassies throughout the world to put on their respective websites show information. There is a certificate of attendance issued dentist and a letter of invitation to facilitate the visa process.
Industry Description & Relevance/Importance of Show: The United States is the largest producer of dental products in the world. The show prides itself in offering not only an array of instruments and equipment as well as technical programs, but international attendees are strongly encouraged to attend in order to increase export sales. The world’s largest dental manufacturing, marketing and supply companies exhibit along with medium size and small companies form the core of the exhibitors. Equipment and supplies not available outside the United States are exhibited for their export potential.