Table Clinics at the 2008 80th Annual Meeting

You, your residents/fellows, and lab technicians are invited to present a Table Clinic at the 80th Annual Scientific Meeting of The American Prosthodontic Society, entitled "Materials, Techniques and Biology for Esthetic Outcomes of the Dental Restoration", at the Westin Chicago River North Hotel , Chicago, IL, on February 21 and 22, 2008.

The table clinic hours will again be in conjunction with the President's Reception, Thursday February 21st, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and Friday, February 22nd, 7:30 to 9:00 AM, with our continental breakfast, courtesy of the Society.

The Table Clinic should be a concise presentation (fifteen minutes in length) of an idea, technique, research, etc., of prosthodontic interest and should not be a mini-lecture or commercial, in any way. Please make sure that all your display items are mounted on a board- freestanding, or manageable by you; as there is no place to tape or tack posters, charts, etc. to the wall. Presentations must be "self-sufficient." Please note that no A/V equipment will be provided (i.e. carousel projectors, screens, computers etc.).

Please fill out and return the application form, as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is December 1, 2007. Table clinics may involve more than one individual. One presenter, per Table Clinic, will have their meeting registration fee waived by the Society. Additional presenters should register for the meeting and pay the registration fee.

First and second place monetary awards will be presented in the following categories:
Clinical
Research
APS members
Laboratory Technicians

Presentations will be scored on a 3 point scale: 3-outstanding; 2-satisfactory; 1-fair.

The scores are based on the following criteria:

Content

1. Relevance to Prosthodontics
2. Topic’s significance in Dentistry
3. Thorough description of the topic

Presentation

1. Organization and preparation
2. Quality of supporting visuals
3. Clear and concise presentation

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of the subject matter
2. Response to questions about the topic
3. Knowledgable in interactions with audience

If you have any questions, please e-mail or call 214-857-0798.

Remember to view our website for updates. Again, thank you for your interest. We look forward to you, your residents/fellows and the lab technicians participating. This is an excellent meeting!

John D. Ball, DDS