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Each year the Student Track at CLL strives to create a unique and memorable professional experience for dental hygiene students. This group of programs and events is designed to take you beyond the student experience. With a new format, you don’t want to miss the programs designed just for you! We hope to see you in Nashville next June!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
S tudent Table Clinics and Research Poster Sessions
NEW SCHEDULE
Presentation Setup: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Judging begins promptly at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Share your knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession by participating in the National Student Presentation Competition, better known as student table clinics and research poster sessions. Participants present original research findings or a topic of interest on a current treatment, technique, theory or trend. Why not turn your school project into a presentation at the CLL at the Annual Session? First prize in each category if $1,000! Applications are due March 30, 2011. Due to growing interest and space limitations, we will only accept completed applications.
Apply today!
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Thursday, June 16, 2011:
Opening Plenary Session
8:00am – 9:15am
Kick –off your experience at CLL with opening plenary session, featuring Collette Carlson.
Student Table Clinic and Research Poster Awards Breakfast
9:30am – 10:30am
Join us for the recognition of the effort and dedication of the students who presented their work at the 2011 National Student Presentation Competition. This event is available only to the student presenters and their designated guests.
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Open Viewing of Student Table Clinics/Research Poster Sessions, RDH & Graduate Student Poster Sessions
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Learn about the latest trends, technologies, theories and techniques by attending the public viewing of the Student Presentations. Students from across the nation will be presenting table clinics and original research poster sessions on useful and timely information pertinent to your dental hygiene practice. New this year, the winning student presentations will be on display. Earn one CE credit for your participation.
Sunstar Student Bash
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Meet Sunstar at
Dueling piano bar in Nashville, TN!
Make the Sunstar Student Bash your destination for entertainment on Thursday, June 16th.
Enjoy cocktails, food and sing along! Arrive by 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
More information will come your way soon!
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Friday, June 17, 2011:
Exhibit Floor
Ribbon Cutting - 8:45am
Exhibits Open - 9:00am
Join us for the ribbon cutting on the opening day of the Exhibit Floor. Be one of the first 200 people in the exhibit hall and receive a special gift! Take a quick peek at the exhibitors before heading over to the Student Mega Issues Form. Remember, you are scheduled to visit to exhibit floor again later Friday afternoon.
Student Mega Issues Forum
10:30am – 12:30pm
Engage with your fellow students to advance the views and concerns of dental hygiene students. The mega issues forum is a discussion of high-level topics that affect the dental hygiene profession. Discuss key issues affecting the profession with your peers and share your ideas with the group at large. All ideas and perspectives are welcome! Learn more about the profession, your professional association and what it means to be a modern dental hygienist.
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Student Exhibit Floor Experience
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Connect and interact with the professionals in dental hygiene. Learn about new and innovative products and take the next step into your professional career. Don’t forget free lunch on the exhibit floor!
Saturday, June 18, 2011:
Saturday Plenary Session
Don’t miss this Saturday morning event featuring American Idol Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks!!
Your Future Within Your Reach: Your Guide to Alternative Career Opportunities
10:00am-12:30pm
Speaker: Josalyn Sewell, RDH
Whether you are seeking a traditional hygiene position or are looking for a new way to utilize your education and experience this course is for you. Find new and innovative ways to spice up your resume, increase your visibility, and ace that job interview. Discover new adventures and find out what alternative career choices are available to you. Come curious and leave inspired, energized and ready for your next adventure. Upon complete of the course, participants should be able to:
- Examine alternative career choices available to the dental hygienist
- Discuss modern tactics for the modern job search
- Improve interviewing skills
- Create a resume tailored to individual strengths
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Are You Smarter than Team Esther?
2:00pm – 4:00pm
You’ve passed Perio, but did you remember everything you should have? Test your dental hygiene knowledge at this game-show style event. Dr. Esther Wilkins will put your knowledge to the test. Connect with fellow students from across the country, win prizes and find out who will be able to say they were smarter than Esther! Stick around after the winners are announced for an opportunity to meet and have your picture taken with Dr. Wilkins!
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