Housing / Hotel Information &Reservations
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Speaking Opportunities for MDDS and RMDC
General Information
Convention Location
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Registration Lobby “C”
Expo Hall “C”
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Convention Hours
Educational Seminars
Thursday, January 15, 2009
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Opening Session
Dr. Jeff Salz – A Lifetime of Adventure
Thursday, January 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Expo Hall
Thursday, January 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
On-site Registration
Thursday, January 15, 2009
7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2009
7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONVENTION POLICIES
Alcohol Policy
Alcoholic beverages are a part of some Rocky Mountain Dental Convention events. An individual’s decision to partake is a matter of personal choice and is neither encouraged nor discouraged by the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society. Reasonable and appropriate measures are taken by MDDS to ensure that consumption occurs in a safe and responsible manner.
MDDS creates opportunities for convention attendees to engage in business with each other. It also provides opportunities for friends and colleagues to network and socialize. Irresponsible drinking could undermine these opportunities. All attendees are expected to exercise restraint and good judgment in their consumption of alcohol at Rocky Mountain Dental Convention events.
Underage drinking is prohibited at any Rocky Mountain Dental Convention event or activity.
Attendees with Disabilities
If you or your guest(s) have a disability and will require accommodation to fully participate in the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, you must contact MDDS in writing on or before December 31, 2008. MDDS cannot guarantee that requests received after December 31, 2008 will be fulfilled.
Cellular Telephone and Pager Policy
In consideration of fellow attendees, please refrain from using cellular telephones, pagers, or any other device that may distract from the educational presentations.
Child Attendance Policy
Scientific Sessions: In consideration of all convention attendees, children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the scientific presentations.
Expo Hall: Due to the presence of large, heavy equipment, medical instruments, and numerous other products, all children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Expo Hall.
Parents taking children into the Expo Hall do so at their own risk. Neither MDDS, its representatives, agents, or employees, nor The Colorado Convention Center, its representatives, agents, or employees will be responsible for injury that may occur to children from any cause whatsoever, while children are in the Expo Hall.
No exceptions to these policies will be permitted.
Seating Policy
Seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis in each meeting room. After seats in the meeting rooms have been filled, no additional attendees will be admitted. Please be advised that presentations fill quickly, so plan to arrive early. Refunds will not be given to attendees who cannot attend a presentation due to space limitations. If you must attend a particular lecture and are concerned about available seating, please call MDDS at (303) 488-9700 to discuss your situation.
EXHIBITS
Visit the Expo Hall and show your support for our exhibitors. Over 325 booths offer a variety of products and services to benefit your practice and enhance your patient care.
Expo Hall Hours
Thursday, January 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Expo Hall Reception
Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and soda as you examine the wide array of products and services offered by RMDC exhibitors – while quantities last.
Food and Beverages
The Expo Hall features convenient and delicious food and beverage selections. Choose from:
- A restaurant serving breakfast bakeries, sandwiches, soups, hot buffet items and delectable desserts
- A coffee bar serving a variety of coffee drinks
- A smoothie cart serving fruity, refreshing smoothie drinks
- Full-service bars serving alcoholic beverages
Molars $10,000 Putting Challenge
Thursday – Saturday
In the back of the Expo Hall
Sink a 60-foot putt to win a fabulous prize and be entered in the $10,000 MOLARS Putting Challenge. Each $5 entry fee will be donated to the Metro Denver Dental Foundation’s Smile Again Program.
ON-SITE SERVICES
Coat Check Rooms
Unattended coat check stands are available to attendees at no charge. The coat check is located in Room 701 near Lobby “C”. Neither MDDS nor the Colorado Convention Center is responsible for items left in or taken from these rooms.
Job/Resume Posting
The MDDS Career Center, located at the Internet Café, allows convention attendees to post and view job openings and resumes. Access the Career Center at www.mddsdentist.com.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Colorado Convention Center security office located in “B” Lobby.
On-Site Contact Number
To reach show management during convention hours, call (303) 228-8214.
Recording of Lectures
Many of the lectures will be recorded, with recordings available for purchase from Conference Media. The Conference Media order desk will be located near the registration area in Lobby “C.” Attendees may arrange to have Conference Media mail the recordings to a home or office address.
PARKING
Convention Center Parking Garage
Enter the 1000-space garage on northbound Speer Blvd. between Stout and Champa Streets. Parking fees range depending on when you arrive and leave. The lot is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Additional Parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center and in other paid lots near the Colorado Convention Center.
SHUTTLES
Hotel Shuttle
Continuous complimentary shuttles will travel between the Colorado Convention Center and the following downtown hotels: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center (headquarters hotel), The Brown Palace Hotel, Comfort Inn Downtown, Crowne Plaza Downtown Denver Hotel, Grand Hyatt Denver, Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown, and Denver Marriott City Center.
Hotel Shuttle Schedule
Thursday, January 15, 2009
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2009
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Directions to the Colorado Convention Center
By Car:
From the North: Take I-25 South to the Speer Blvd. South exit. Follow Speer Blvd. south to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and travel to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and travel 5 blocks to California Street.
From the South: Take I-25 North to the Auraria Parkway exit and follow Auraria Parkway across Speer Blvd. to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and travel 7 blocks to California Street.
From the West: Take I-70 East to I-25 South. From I-25 take the Speer Blvd. South exit. Follow Speer Blvd. south to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and travel to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and travel 5 blocks to California Street.
From the East: Take I-70 West to I-25 South. From I-25 take the Speer Blvd. South exit. Follow Speer Blvd. south to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and travel to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and travel 5 blocks to California Street.
RTD Light Rail:
For detailed route information and fares, log onto www.rtd-denver.com. or call (303) 299-6000.
OFFICIAL DISCLAIMER
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society does not endorse speaker content or products presented during the scientific program. Each participant must decide the merit and practicality of the material presented. The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society warns attendees about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques into your practices.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Dentist Certification
The Colorado Dental Association and most other state dental associations with continuing education requirements, grant one (1) credit for each hour of attendance at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention.
The formal continuing education programs of this sponsor are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit.
Staff Certification
The Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) recognizes that some of the courses in the 2009 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention program and will fulfill the continuing education requirements for some states.
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) will award continuing dental education recertification credit for courses directly related to dentistry. DANB awards credit to Certified Dental Assistants, Certified Orthodontic Assistants, Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistants, and Certified Dental Practice Management Assistants. DANB awards hour for hour credit, rounding to the highest whole number on 3/4 hour not 1/2 hour. It also awards one hour (maximum) for touring exhibits.
Receiving Proof of Attendance
To receive proof of attendance at the scientific presentations, attendees must obtain a continuing education code for each presentation attended.
Continuing education codes will be available only to those individuals who have attended an entire presentation. Continuing education codes will be read by an MDDS representative at some point during each educational seminar. The codes will not be available to attendees at any other time. Attendees must record the codes on the continuing education sheet available in several locations throughout the Colorado Convention Center.
MDDS will not be held responsible for continuing education credits rejected by any organization.
