25th Annual
Dental Hygiene Symposium
July 13-15, 2007

Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Savannah, Georgia

COURSE DIRECTORS
Marie A. Collins, Ed.D., R.D.H., M.S., is Associate Professor and Chair of Dental Hygiene in the MCG School of Allied Health Sciences and Associate Professor in the MCG School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics.

Keith R. Volkmann, D.M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology, has expertise in infectious diseases and immune response to health and disease. He  is a Distance Learning Coordinator for the U.S. Army dental residency programs.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY
Rafik A. Abdelsayed, B.D.S, M.S., D.D.S., is an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine and the Department of Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology in the School of Dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics Section of Oral Pathology. He has expertise in head, neck, and oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland tumors, bone pathology and tumors, and odontogenic cysts and tumors.

Steven M. Adair, D.D.S., M.S., received his dental degree from the University of North Carolina, and his master's degree and certificate in pediatric dentistry from the University of Iowa. Dr. Adair is editor-in-chief  of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Board of pediatric dentistry. He serves on the Commission for Dental Accreditation, and is a consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Air Force.

Warren B. Karp, D.M.D., Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus in the School of Medicine. He is an elected member of the American Society of Nutritional Sciences and lectures internationally on topics related to nutritional health.

John C. Wataha, D.M.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Biology, Maxillofacial Pathology and Graduate Studies at the Medical College of Georgia.

GUEST FACULTY
Marcia Adair, RDH
Shirley Branum, RDH, MBA
Sherry Burns, RDH, MS
Lillian Caperila, RHD, MEd

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration fee includes all courses (without additional fees noted), all supplemental materials, daily continental breakfasts and refreshments and Friday’s reception. This very popular symposium reaches maximum attendance yearly. Over 400 participants attended last year’s symposium. The symposium and workshops have limited attendance; please register early  to ensure your attendance. Registrations are accepted in the order received.

If you are registering after May 15 and want to attend a symposium workshop, call Continuing Education to check availability. Registration for General Session(s) must be paid to attend any (same day) optional session(s).

LOCATION AND LODGING
The Marriott Riverfront Hotel, Savannah, Georgia, the symposium host hotel, is located on historic River Street where warehouses have been converted to specialty shops and restaurants.

Savannah offers abundant opportunities for sightseeing via horse-drawn carriage rides, riverboat cruises and  historical tours. Savannah’s Tybee Beach is only 30 minutes away.

Rooms have been reserved at the Marriott at the special rate of $152 per night, single or double occupancy.

Please make your reservations early–the block of rooms will be released on June 12, 2007. The parking fee at the Savannah Marriott is $7 per vehicle per day. Parking passes can be purchased at the hotel front desk.

To reserve your lodging accommodations, contact the Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401. Phone: 912-233-7722 or 800-285-0398; fax: 912-233-4885.

Reservations must be accompanied by a guarantee for first night’s lodging via check or credit card. All accommodations are subject to availability at check-in. Rates are subject to occupancy fee and 12% tax. You will be charged for the first night’s lodging unless reservations are canceled 24 hours prior to arrival.

SAVANNAH
Laid out by General James Oglethorpe in 1733 as the first settlement in the colony of Georgia, the city of Savannah retains much of its original 18th century flavor. A series of 20 one-acre parks checkers the downtown area, creating the impression of one continuous park. Numerous colonial and antebellum mansions are nestled among the azaleas and the Spanish moss-draped oaks of the squares. Downtown Savannah comprises the largest Historic Landmark District in America.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize individual comfort zones are different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool for your comfort.