Annual Session

Annual Session 2008, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, TX.

More than 30,000 dental professionals from throughout the United States and around the world are expected to attend the American Dental Association's (ADA) 149th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition in San Antonio from Oct. 16–19. Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the World Marketplace Exhibition will feature more than 650 exhibitors occupying over 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, which is equivalent to about six football fields.

The ADA Annual Session, the largest event held in San Antonio this year, will contribute some $36.4 million to the local economy. The event offers attendees unique learning opportunities, cutting-edge technology and a "Distinguished Speaker Series" that features NBC News' Tom Brokaw and ABC News' Bob Woodruff, two of the nation's premier journalists.

• News Releases
  
  • American Dental Association Introduces New, Innovative Learning Concept at 149th Annual Session
    
    
  • American Dental Association—Leader in Oral Health Care—Celebrates 150th Anniversary
    
    
  • ADA Presents Distinguished Service Award at 149th Annual Session
    Dental profession bestows Leslie Seldin, D.D.S., with its highest honor
    | PDF file/32k
    
    
  • Over 30,000 Dental Professionals Coming to San Antonio for ADA’s 149th Annual Session
    Offering unique learning opportunities, cutting-edge technology and over 650 exhibits | PDF file/32k
    
    
  • ADA Presents First Humanitarian Award at 149th Annual Session
    Dental profession honors Thomas S. Underwood, D.D.S., in San Antonio
    | PDF file/32k
    
    
• Background Facts | PDF file/22k
• Annual Session Daily Highlights | PDF file/k

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