May 6 – 8, 2010
Buena Vista Palace in the Walt Disney World Resort®
Orlando, Florida
      

Offering CDT/RG and AGD Credits

• NEW! 2010 Call for Clinics Information & Forms.
• Symposium & Expo Schedule of Events, click here.
• Registration Information, click here.
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Information, click here.
• Hotel Reservation Information, click here.

Each year, over 1,000 laboratory owners, technicians, dentists, exhibitors and students from across the globe descend upon Orlando to take part in one of the industry's largest and most popular displays of dental laboratory products and services. Don’t miss one of the most exciting dental laboratory technology meetings in the country – or your change to earn CDT/RG or AGD credits!

2010 SOUTHERN STATES SYMPOSIUM & EXPO

CALL FOR CLINICS

The Florida Dental Laboratory Association Board of Directors is calling for technical/scientific clinics and presenters from the dental laboratory industry to be considered for the 2010 Symposium & Expo.

Please click here to download the 2010 Call for Clinics Forms and upon completion, submit to the FDLA headquarters with a clinic description, presenter’s bio, and presenter's headshot.  The clinic description, presenter’s bio and headshot can be emailed to jillian@fdla.net. 
The Call for Clinics document should be faxed to (850) 222-3019 or mailed to Jillian Heddaeus at the address below.

All applications must be submitted to the FDLA office NO LATER November 2, 2009 to be considered.

Applicants will be notified of the selected clinics and presenters by January 4, 2010.  Any Call for Clinics form that is not fully completed, or not submitted with the required supporting documents (clinic description, presenter's bio and headshot) will be returned for further information. Submitting a Call for Clinics form does not guarantee placement at the 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo. The FDLA Conference Committee & Board of Directors will make all final decisions in regards to clinic selection and times.

FDLA – Call for Clinics
Attn: Jillian Heddaeus
325 John Knox Rd. Ste L103
Tallahassee, FL 32303

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2010 SYMPOSIUM & EXPO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo promises to be the best opportunity for you and your dental clients to learn together how to maximize your business and dental care relationship. The Friday keynote sessions and Saturday clinics will feature educational sessions designed for the dental technician AND the dentist, working together.

Attendees will learn about the newest technologies and procedures at their choice of over 28 clinics led by top technician and dentist presenters from all over the country! There will also be over 80 exhibits showcasing the latest products and services for the dental laboratory profession at the FDLA Expo.

Bring Your Clients!! FDLA's Southern States Symposium & Expo offers courses specially designed for the entire dental team. These courses will help both the dentist and the dental technical work together on the latest trends and techniques. Remind your client dentists that FDLA offers AGD credits!!

The 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo Registration Brochure will be available in January 2010. Check back in January to view the detailed schedule of events, Keynote and individual Saturday clinic descriptions!

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2010 EXPO EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

The Florida Dental Laboratory Association invites your company to participate in the 2009 Southern States Symposium & Expo, which will be held at the Buena Vista Palace in the Walt Disney World ® Resort in Orlando, Florida on May 6 – 8, 2010.

2009 Symposium & Expo Attendees

Early Expo Registration Forms will be available soon!

The 2010 Exhibitor Prospectus will be available October of 2010.  Please check back for more 2010 information coming soon!

FDLA Symposium & Expo Facts from 2009:

• 678 attendees (not including exhibitor representatives)
• Attendees from 24 US states and 4 countries
• 2.5 hours of dedicated trade show time on Friday, May 9, 2009
• 5 hours of dedicated trade show time on Saturday, May 10, 2009
• 81 exhibit booths sold in 2009
• 93% of exhibitors reported above average floor traffic
• 93% of exhibitors reported that their target audience was present
• 88% of exhibitors reported gaining new customers at the Symposium & Expo
• 87% of exhibitors reported leaving with 6 or more sales leads, 48% reported leaving with 11 or more, 30% reported leaving with 16 or more, and 21% reported leaving with more than 20 leads
• 87% of exhibitors reported above average overall exhibiting experience

The FDLA Symposium & Expo facts speak for themselves... this is an opportunity you can't afford to miss!  Be a part of one of the industry's largest and most popular displays of dental laboratory products and services!

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Sponsorships for the 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo are available now and going fast! For a list of sponsorship opportunities available please click here.

If you are interested in sponsoring an event at the 2009 Symposium & Expo please contact Jillian Heddaeus at jillian@fdla.net or Click Here to download the 2009 Exhibitor Prospectus. 

FDLA would like to thank our 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo Sponsors! 

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Don't miss your chance to stay at one of the premier Walt Disney World properties!

Mention that you are attending the FDLA 2010 Southern States Symposium & Expo when making your reservation to receive these special rates:

• Standard Room (single/double) - $169
• Water View Guest Room - $169
• Disney View Guest Room - $204
• One-Bedroom Island Suite - $264

Reservations MUST be made by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 14, 2010 in order to guarantee this special FDLA rate.

• This rate is available to Symposium & Expo attendees from May 5, 2010 – May 9, 2010.
• Reserve your Buena Vista Palace guest room now by calling (866) 397-6516 and provided the FDLA Group Code: 0505577FD
• Book your Buena Vista Palace hotel room online here. 

The Buena Vista Palace
Location of FDLA 2010 Symposium & Expo

A Prestigious Choice Among Downtown Disney Hotels

Heighten your Orlando experience at a Downtown Walt Disney World® resort that soars above the rest. Towering 27 stories above the world's favorite destination, the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort raises the bar for exceptional quality and service in this sunny locale. Feel the magic the moment you arrive at our exclusive Walt Disney World hotel.

Enjoy luxuriously appointed guest rooms, complete with dreamy pillow-top mattresses and high-speed and wireless Internet access. Take a refreshing dip in one of three outdoor pools, or schedule a soothing treatment at our full-service European Spa. Experience the spectacle of world-famous Downtown Disney, with its vibrant shops, delicious restaurants, and thrilling nightlife. Or, if you prefer, drive 20 minutes to the theater, sports, and cultural opportunities of downtown Orlando. For work or play, you'll love our first-class amenities, outstanding accommodations, and alluring setting:

• Located on 27 beautifully landscaped acres in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Across the street from Downtown Disney®, featuring the Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and Downtown Disney's West Side
• Just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando and the Orlando International Airport (MCO)

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For additional information about the 2009 FDLA Symposium & Expo, contact:

Adrienne Tooley, CMP, CAE - FDLA Co-Executive Director at adrienne@fdla.net or
Jillian Heddaeus, FDLA Meeting Planner at jillian@fdla.net.

FDLA
325 John Knox Rd, Ste L103
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 224-0711
Fax: (850) 222-3019
Email: adrienne@fdla.net