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2006 CDAAnnual Convention

in conjunction with the Newfoundland and Labrador

Dental Association

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Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure, as president of theCanadian Dental Association (CDA),to invite you to our 2006 AnnualConvention, held this year in conjunc-tion with the Newfoundland andLabrador Dental Association. FromAugust 24th to 26th, picturesque St. John’s will host our annual

gathering of dentists from across this great country.

The success of this annual convention is largely due tothe spirit of collaboration we share with the provincialand territorial dental associations.

The 2006 CDA Convention is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your continuing education requirements in astimulating collegial environment. The ConventionCommittee has prepared a first-class scientific programfor us, covering a range of subjects that will appeal toevery member of your oral health team.

Major international dental manufacturers and distribu-tors will be on the trade show floor to demonstrate thelatest dental technology, products and services, toanswer your questions and to help you find solutions toenhance your delivery of oral health care.

While you are attending lectures and hands-on coursesof interest to you, your family members will enjoy thevariety of day tours to destinations quaint and exotic, in and around St. John’s, a maritime jewel steeped in history, culture and tradition. The pre- and post-conference tours and the rich social program will showcase Newfoundland’s world-famous hospitality.

The Convention is also a wonderful opportunity to net-work with your peers, share experiences and gain adeeper appreciation of the challenges of and solutions to oral health care across this great country. And, CDA members can save up to $360 on Convention registration fees by registering early.

I heartily encourage you to share the camaraderie of your peers and take advantage of all that this greatnational dental event offers you. Drop by our exhibitbooth to meet your CDA board members and officers. I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Jack Cottrell, B.Sc., D.D.S.PresidentCanadian Dental Association

Dear Colleagues,

The Newfoundland and LabradorDental Association is proud to behosting CDA’s 2006 NationalConvention from August 24 to 26.

Members of our dental professionfrom across the country will have anopportunity to experience first-handour province’s magnificent land and seascape scenery,our history and culture, and most importantly, our wonderful hospitality.

Our Convention Committee has developed a world-class scientific program for all members of the dental team, a social program that highlights our unique culture and lifestyle, as well as an impressivespousal program with pre- and post-convention toursthat offer an enticing reason to extend your stay.

Convention 2006 will also welcome more than 150 exhibitors, as well as meetings with the Atlantic Provinces Dental Assistants Association, the Newfoundland Dental Hygienists Association, theCanadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry and the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry.

This is truly a Convention you won’t want to miss.Register early to guarantee your ticket to the best ourprofession has to offer. See you in St. John’s.

Come and enjoy the experience.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gary MacDonaldChair, Local Organizing Committee

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D E N T A L T R A D E S H O W

The Dental Trade Show will

provide extensive opportunities

for both learning and socializing.

Product demonstrations and commercial

and scientific table clinics will be set

against the background of world-class

exhibitors ready to deliver information

first hand on their many products

and services.

The Trade Show will take place at the

Mile One Stadium, on Friday, August 25,

from 09:30 to 18:00 and on Saturday,

August 26, from 09:30 to 16:00.

Take stock of your office inventory

and equipment needs prior to the

Convention; plan to visit your suppliers

and do some comparison shopping on

the exhibit floor.

Many exhibitors offer special discounts

during the Convention.

In addition to the trade booths, the

exhibit hall will be a great meeting

place for you and your colleagues.

Lunch will be served on the Exhibit

Floor, so you can look forward to a

healthy, satisfying lunch while viewing

the latest in dental equipment.

Dr. Gary MacDonald Chair

Dr. Dan Price Scientific

Dr. Gary ButlerExhibit & Sponsorship

Dr. MarjorieMacDonaldSocial

Dr. Gillian Peters Social

Ms. Paula ParsonsRegistration &Accommodation

Ms. Linda Teteruck Canadian Dental Association

Mr. Tony PateyNewfoundland andLabrador Dental Association

The committee members look forward to welcoming you to

St. John’s, Newfoundland,

this August.

2006 CDA Convention Organizing Committee


C O N V E N T I O N O V E R V I E W

Discover the Scientific Advances in theDental ProfessionCDA’s 2006 National Convention in St. John’s,Newfoundland, will provide you with an opportunity to stayon top of scientific developments in the dental profession.Come learn about the latest and greatest scientific break-throughs in Canadian dentistry. This year’s program featuresa dynamic line-up of scientific, clinical and practice management speakers.

Lectures: • Scientific • Practice Management• Communications & Team-Building Skills for Dental Teams• Dental Public Health • Dental Materials Update • Table Clinics • Hands-on Learning • Continuing Education Credits.

The Canadian Dental Association is anADA CERP Recognized Provider The CDA 2006 National Convention is a great place toacquire valuable continuing education credits.

Proof of attendance will be provided at the Conventionwhich you can then submit to your regulatory authority tocount towards fulfilling your continuing education require-ments.

Explore the Newest Trends in CanadianDentistryThe 2006 National Convention will be showcasing the latestadvances in dental equipment and supplies. Take in theexhibits and discover new office design ideas as well as thelatest in dental technology while taking advantage of special convention rates offered to our delegates.

• Clinical Product Suppliers • Financial Services • Office Design Suppliers • Health Care Products Suppliers• Software Providers

Enjoy the Hospitality of NewfoundlandMeet and Greet

Our Social Program complements the CDA’s AnnualConvention by mixing business with pleasure. Renew oldacquaintances and meet new friends while enjoying ourNewfoundland culture.

You’ll observe some of Newfoundland’s finest artisansdemonstrating their crafts, while at the same time enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with a little something to “wetyour whistle”.

You’ll also experience a sampling of our world-renownedmusical heritage with local fiddlers entertaining, as well asJim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne onstage performing yourfavourite Newfoundland and Irish music.

Newfoundland Fun Night

You’ll get to experience the famous nightlife of downtownSt. John’s. Enjoy a traditional Pub Dinner to be followed byan organized Pub Crawl around George Street with yourown personal “Pied Fifer” leading the way.

Final Gala

Complete your Newfoundland adventure with an elegantevening of fine dining and superb entertainment. In the truespirit of Newfoundland hospitality, you’ll be treated to a culinary extravaganza featuring the finest fare from our hostcity’s shore.

But that is just the tip of the iceberg. CDA has organized asocial program with something for everyone.

• Golf Tournament • St. John’s, City of Legends • Bird Island Tour • North Head Trail Hike • Conception Bay Tour • Colony of Avalon

Convention Program At A Glance


Thursday, August 24

LIMITED ATTENDANCE COURSES

Implant ProsthodonticsTroubleshooting: “Doctor, thispatient has a screw loose!”(Full Day, limit 40 participants)

Dr. Crawford BainGlasgow, Scotland(Course fee $200)

While implant dentistry has revolution-ized the range of treatment options forour patients, it has also presented therestorative dentist with a new series ofproblems and complications to dealwith. This presentation will provide anextensive review of the prevention andmanagement of a wide range ofprosthodontic challenges both biologi-cal and mechanical, and will present atreatment planning approach whichbuilds to the “weakest link” in an effortto turn a potential failure into a man-ageable maintenance problem. In addi-tion to screw loosening and fractureproblems, Dr. Bain will address estheticand phonetic problems and loss of adja-cent teeth. Workshop participants areencouraged to send digital slides andradiographs of their own cases for discussion during the session.

Communication Skills forSuccessful Teams(Full Day, limit 40 participants)

Mr. Klaus HoferGeneva, Switzerland(Course fee $200)

This program is designed to enhancecommunication and team-building skillsfor the entire dental team.

In the course of a motivating, interactiveand educational workshop, Mr. Hoferwill share the secrets of successful andproductive communication skills as theyare applied by major international businesses for which he acts as a consultant.

New Research and New Challenges in Practical Periodontics(Half-Day Session, AM & PM,

limit 15 participants per session)

Ms. Sylvie Martel, RDH Ottawa, Ontario(Course fee $100)

In the course of a half day hands-onworkshop focused for dental hygienists,participants will learn how to:

- Merge evidence-based knowledge effectively into all aspects of a centered approach to client care.

- Integrate new treatment modalitiesand protocols into their clinical practice.

- Demonstrate effective techniques with magnetorestrictive ultrasonic equipment and a variety of tip designs on typodonts.

- Apply new principles regardingfulcrums and client-operator positioning to access ultrasonically hard-to-reach areas.

Custom Tray Design andFabrication(Half-Day Session, AM, limit 40 participants)

Mr. Blair O’BrienSt John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador(Course fee $100)

This hands-on workshop is intended toprovide participants with a workingknowledge of the types of materials thatcan be used, and possible designs andfabrication techniques of customimpression trays. Participants will fabricate several types of trays includinga bleaching tray, a vacuum-formed trayand an open tray for implants.

CPR Refresher Course(Half-Day Session, PM, limit 40 participants)

Canadian Red Cross Certified Instructor/ParamedicSt John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador(Course fee $50)

In the course of a half-day, hands-onworkshop, all members of the dentalhealth care team can refresh their

knowledge of medical emergency careand cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Takethis opportunity to recertify your CPRcredentials and get up to date.

Evidence-Based Dentistry: Tools for Practitioners(Half-Day Session, AM, limit 40 participants)

Ms. Renée de Gannes Canadian Dental Association Information SpecialistOttawa, Ontario(No Fee Applicable)

Today’s busy dentist needs to stay ontop of the latest clinical advances andexpanding base of published scientificliterature. The field is becoming increas-ingly complex and there is an over-whelming amount of information thatneeds to be synthesized in order to provide quality dental care. Patientshave become more sophisticated intheir ability to research and ask questions relating to dental treatmentsand expect the most up-to-date procedures and technologies.

Friday, August 25

GENERAL ATTENDANCE SESSIONS

The Interface of Dental PublicHealth and General Dentistry(Morning)

Dr. Nigel Pitts Dundee, Scotland

This half-day presentation is intended toconvey how dental public health meetseveryday dental practice. This mayinclude such issues as measuring oralhealth and caries, the implications ofprevalence and incidence in dentalcaries for diagnosis and therapy, discussion of the stages of dental cariesand how that ties in to clinicaldecision-making and evaluation of diagnostic tests.

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Oral Surgery: PracticalApplications and Troubleshooting (Full Day)

Dr. Archie MorrisonDr. Ben DavisDr. Chad RobertsonHalifax, Nova Scotia

This full-day session will provide anoverview of common oral surgery problems and their clinical solutions. An oral surgeon’s perspective on temporomandibular joint dysfunction andmanagement of oral cancer will also be provided.

Local Anesthesia and Analgesic Pharmacology (Full Day)

Dr. Daniel HaasToronto, Ontario

The objective of this course is to provide a clinically relevant understand-ing of local anesthesia and analgesics.The morning discussion will review local anesthetic pharmacology followedby a multimedia description of tech-niques for achieving mandibular anes-thesia. In the afternoon the course willcontinue with a review of analgesicsused for post-operative pain in dentistry.

Interceptive Orthodontics for General Practitioners (Morning)

Dr. Lorne KorolukChapel Hill, North Carolina

This course will review the diagnosis andtreatment planning of common occlusalproblems that general practitioners willencounter in the mixed dentition.Anterior and posterior crossbites, crowd-ing, ectopic eruption, ankylosis and spacemanagement will be covered in thecourse. A review of current evidence-based research will help practitionersunderstand the current approaches for thetiming of treatment of developing skeletalmalocclusions.

Endodontic Diagnosis and Therapy Update (Full Day)

Dr. Rob RodaScottsdale, Arizona

In the course of a lively multimedia presentation, Dr. Roda will present challenges in endodontic diagnosis andhow to avoid pitfalls. The afternoonsession will include a review of the principles and practice of rotary instrumentation in endodontic therapy.

Table Clinics(Morning)

2006 CDA/Dentsply Student Clinician Program

Table clinics are a concise but veryinformative way to learn about selecttopics in dentistry and related fields.The CDA/Dentsply student table clinicprogram is for both those who wishto share information with their colleagues and those who like to learnfrom their peers.

In a 10-minute table format presenta-tion you can learn what’s new andimproved in the field of dental medicineand practice. The table clinic program isdesigned for dentists, dental hygienists,and dental assistants.

Dental Public Health Workshopand Panel Discussion (Afternoon)

Dr. Peter Hornett,Children’s Dental Health Researcher,St. Anthony, Newfoundland and LabradorDr. Peter Cooney, Chief Dental Officer, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

This session will be a panel discussion andworkshop on dental public health issuesthat will appeal to the extensive dentistpopulation of this country. Issues such aschildren’s dental health and our currentunderstanding of dental public health inCanada will be discussed. We welcomeDr. Cooney, our Chief Dental Officer forHealth Canada, and members of theCanadian Association of Public HealthDentistry. Join in what is likely to be a lively and fruitful discussion of the inter-face between public health dentistry and

the larger discipline of general dentalpractice.

Oral Pathology InteractiveSeminar (Afternoon)

Dr. Bruce WrightBridgewater, Nova Scotia

This course will be part interactive sessionand part lecture. Using a handout, partic-ipants will review a series of clinical scenar-ios involving common lesions seen inpractice or important ones affecting thepatient’s general health. There will be norequirement for participants to hand intheir answers as the first part of the courseis purely for self-assessment. After a shortbreak the whole group will reconvene fora review of these cases with Dr. Wright. Itis hoped that this format will help partici-pants expand their clinical differentialdiagnoses of common entities and thus beable to approach these clinical problemsmore rationally in the dental office.

Canadian Academy for EstheticDentistry - Scientific Session (Full Day)

Dr. Elliot MechanicDr. George Freedman

The Canadian Academy for EstheticDentistry, will be holding its annual con-ference in St. John’s on the same datesas the Canadian Dental Association.Registered CDA conference participantsare welcome to attend morning andafternoon sessions by the speakersnoted above.


Saturday, August 26

GENERAL ATTENDANCE SESSIONS

Contemporary Dental Treatmentfor Children (Full Day)

Dr. Alan MilnesKelowna, British Columbia

This presentation will focus on howparental and familial responses to societalchanges have affected the behaviour oftheir children, in particular when theyattend the dental office.

Main topics:Early Childhood Caries – Big Problems WithEarly Smiles: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention – What Works and Why;

Assessing Caries Risk and Planning DentalTreatment for Children;

Pediatric Pulp Therapy – Confusion Clarified;

Guiding Child Behaviour During DentalTreatment Without Drugs;

Restorative Dental Care for Children –Achieving Excellence and Avoiding Failure;

Pediatric Dental Emergencies – The Nuts,Bolts and Washers;

An Introduction to Contemporary Sedationand Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Care.

Team Treatment Planning: Dare to Care (Full Day)

Dr. Crawford BainGlasgow, Scotland

Changing demographics and dental disease profiles, third-party influences, anageing dentate population with high expec-tations and an increasingly litigious societymake it essential that effective patient care isdelivered by all members of the dentalteam. Geographic realities mean that spe-cialist care is not readily available in all partsof the country and yet a high standard ofcare is expected. This case-based presenta-tion will propose a logical approach topatient care planning, will review conceptsof “ideal” and acceptable “compromise”care, and will define the possible 21st century role of the specialist, generalist,hygienist and all other members of the den-tal team in developing and executing effec-tive treatment plans for all our patients.

Medical Emergencies in theDental Office (Full Day)

Dr. Archie MorrisonDr. Ben DavisDr. Chad RobertsonHalifax, Nova Scotia

This full-day session will provide anoverview of the normal physiology andthe pathophysiology related to the devel-opment of various medical emergenciesthat can arise in a dental office setting.

The Great White Hype: Anterior and PosteriorComposite Restorations (Afternoon)

Dr. M. Mike SuzukiWinnipeg, Manitoba

An esthetic-savvy generation has arrivedand the demands for beautiful, pleasingrestorations are steadily increasing. Are weready to provide such treatment? Theintroduction of the acid-etching conceptin restorative dentistry brought about anenormous opportunity for dentists toachieve conservative, esthetic improve-ments of the dentition using a wide varietyof modalities. Participants in this coursewill develop an understanding of dentine-bonding systems and their limitations.There will also be demonstration of clinicaltechnique to produce successful compos-ite resin restorations based upon our ownclinical trials.

Making Removable Prostheses Work (Full Day)

Dr. Robert LoneyHalifax, Nova Scotia

Problems associated with removable pros-theses can be frustrating for both the dentist and patient. At times these problems can seem impossible to correct.This course will focus on diagnostic skillsand clinical techniques for preventing andcorrecting the most frustrating problemsthat arise with complete dentures, remov-able partial dentures and overdentures(implant or natural abutments). Specific sections will focus on simplifying dentureocclusions, methods of improving over-

dentures, and denture troubleshootingtechniques.

Dental Practice Appraisal andBrokerage. The Current Status ofthe Marketplace with Projectionsfor the Future (Afternoon)

Dr. Jeff WilliamsMississauga, Ontario

There is consensus that the buying andselling of dental practices in Canada onthe open market was something that hap-pened only rarely prior to the early 1970s.Since that time there has been a recogni-tion of the many benefits to a practitionerof buying an existing practice and payingthe departing dentist a significant sum forthe goodwill of his or her operation (inaddition to monies for the equipment).The resulting marketplace has becomevery active, as hundreds of dentists at anygiven time attempt to sell their practiceswith or without the assistance of brokers,accountants and dental salespersons. Thispresentation will address the many facetsto be considered in such a transaction andwill help you answer the question ofwhether you will know what to do whenyour time comes (to buy or sell)?

Canadian Association of PublicHealth Dentistry - AnnualMeeting (Full Day)

We welcome members of the CanadianAssociation of Public Health Dentistry(CAPHD) as they hold their annual conference during the CDA Convention.Registered CDA conference participantsare welcome to attend afternoon scientificsessions given by CAPHD.



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Thursday, August 2419:00 – 22:00

Welcome Reception – “Half Hour Later in Newfoundland”

Renew old acquaintances and meet new friends while enjoying ourNewfoundland culture. You’ll observesome of Newfoundland’s finest artisansdemonstrating their crafts, while at thesame time enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with a little something to“wet your whistle”.

You’ll also experience a sampling of our world-renowned musical heritagewith local fiddlers entertaining, as wellas Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne onstage performing your favouriteNewfoundland and Irish music.

Friday, August 2518:30 – 12:00

Newfoundland Fun Night – “Rally in the Alley”

Experience the famous nightlife ofdowntown St. John’s. Enjoy a traditionalPub Dinner to be followed by an organ-ized Pub Crawl around George Streetwith your own personal “Pied Fifer”leading the way.

Four different pub stops along the waywill see you enjoying Irish dance andsong; a Newfoundland Screech In and exposure to some interestingNewfoundland Trivia. When the PubCrawl has finished, we make our way tothe Sundance Saloon to continue ourevening with more local entertainmentthat ensures all hands get a scuff on thedance floor.

Saturday, August 2618:30 – 01:00

Final Gala Evening

Complete your Newfoundland adven-ture with an elegant evening of fine dining and superb entertainment. In thetrue spirit of Newfoundland hospitality,you’ll be treated to a culinary extrava-ganza featuring the finest fare from ourhost city’s shore.

The very popular jazz group the “SolarTrio” and the internationally recognizedchoir “Cantus Vocum” will provide the musical entertainment during the dinner function, and actor andcomedian Mary Walsh of “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” will be our after dinner speaker.

The eleven-piece dance band “Billy andthe Bruisers” will complete our eveningwith a broad repertoire of great musicfrom the 50s and 60s to the current hitsongs.

This is guaranteed to be an eveningyou won’t forget.

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Wednesday, August 23St. John’s, City of Legends 09:00 – 12:00

Tour old St. John’s with plenty of time to see such national his-toric sights as Cabot Tower, Signal Hill, the Anglican Cathedralof St. John the Baptist and the Basilica. Hear the legends of Dead Man’s Pond and Government House and thehistory surrounding the Colonial Building. En route, we willalso see such modern edifices as the campus of MemorialUniversity, the Confederation Building and City Hall. This tourwill orient you and give you a feel for the history, legend andlore of St. John’s, the oldest community in North America.

PRICE PER PERSON: $35.00 includes transportation, guide,and entrance feesMinimum 6/ No Maximum

Cape Spear, The Far East of the Western World14:00 – 17:00

We will visit the National Park at Cape Spear, the most easter-ly point of land in North America. Here the lighthouse hasbeen restored to circa 1836. Explore the bunkers built byCanadian soldiers in the side of the cliffs during the SecondWorld War. You will be able to say you have been to the other“Far East” where you can stand with your back to the Atlanticand face every other being in North America - or turn yourback on them, the choice is yours.

PRICE PER PERSON: $35.00 includes transportation, guide,and entrance feesMinimum 6/ No Maximum

Thursday, August 24Bird Island Tour8:30 – 12:30

The day begins with a drive down the Southern Shore to thehistoric Irish outport Bay Bulls, where you will join theO’Briens for a boat ride out to the Witless Bay EcologicalReserve Bird Island to see the puffins. On the way, we willscout for whales and sing a few ditties.

PRICE PER PERSON: $60.00 includes transportation to andfrom Bay Bulls with guideMinimum 6/ Maximum 250

North Head Trail Hike 14:00 – 17:00

Take an enjoyable hike around North Head Trail. This trailtakes you through the scenic fishing community of TheBattery in St. John’s. Explore the spectacular views from theNorth Head and Signal Hill where the trails come to an end.We then hike Ladies Lookout Trail to Quidi Vidi Village, another fishing village in St. John’s. Here we visit the QuidiVidi Brewery where we tour the facility and have the chanceto sample some of their wares. Our trip ends with a hike alongthe popular Quidi Vidi Lake which takes us back to our hotel.

PRICE PER PERSON: $25.00 Minimum 10 people

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Friday, August 25Conception Bay Tour 10:00 – 16:00

Today we will go “around the Bay” along the picturesquecoastline of Conception Bay, the home of pirates of centuriesago. We will stop along the way to take pictures and to visitsome of the more interesting villages such as Brigus, one ofthe historic sailing ports of Conception Bay and home of thelate, famous Captain Bob Bartlett, who took Perry to theNorth Pole. Our guide will regale you with stories of the history, culture and language of the Newfoundland people.

PRICE PER PERSON: $80.00 includes lunch, transportation, guide, and entrance fees Minimum 30/ Maximum 100

A “Taste of Newfoundland”13:00 – 16:00

First off this afternoon we head to Quidi Vidi village, aPortuguese fishing village in St. John’s, where we visit theQuidi Vidi microbrewery and taste a refreshing sample of theirwares. From Quidi Vidi we make our way to the historicMurray Premises for a sample of Rodriguez Newfoundlandberry wines. Originally built as a group of connected ware-houses from which salt cod was exported and provisions wereimported, the historic Murray Premises is the oldest collectionof mercantile buildings in the province related to the fishingindustry. Then it’s off to Newman’s Wine Vault for a sample of the famous Newman’s Port. According to tradition, aNewman’s ship bound for London in 1679 was driven far fromits planned course by pirates and foul weather. The captain ofthe ship sought shelter in St. John’s, and as winter was closingfast upon them, the crew decided to remain in the harbouruntil spring. The ship’s cargo of wine was stored in caves, andwhen the ship returned to London, the flavour of the portseemed to have improved.

PRICE PER PERSON: $55.00 includes transportation, guide, and entrance feesMinimum 30/ Maximum 50

Saturday, August 26Colony of Avalon

09:30 – 16:00This morning we will travel to the Southern Shore of the

Avalon Peninsula along the winding coastline of the beautiful

Irish Loop, which is dotted with small ‘outport’ communities

for which Newfoundland is so famous. Lunch will be served

in the seaside town of Ferryland, after which you will visit the

Colony of Avalon Archaeology Site, where the remains of an

early 17th century settlement is well preserved. We will walk

on a 17th-century street, see a 17th-century herb garden, and

look at the remains of everyday life in one of the earliest

European colonies in North America. The colony was found-

ed by George Calvert, later Lord Baltimore, in 1621. Most

people have no idea that permanent European settlement in

North America dates so far back, and that Newfoundland

played such an important role in this event. The Ferryland set-

tlement was eventually “forgotten” and its remains lay

undisturbed for centuries.

PRICE PER PERSON: $85.00 includes

lunch, transportation, guide, and entrance fees

Minimum 6/ Maximum 100

Tour Policy Information

Please note that all tour prices are subject to HST (15%).Changes or cancellations may be made 24 hours prior to startof tour. If an individual does not show for the tour and hasnot contacted McCarthy’s Party prior to 24 hours, refunds willnot be given.

Please note that all-day tours are subject to cancellation ifminimum numbers are not met. Upon cancellation, refundswill be given to those registered or the payment will be transferred to an alternate tour.


Extend your stay in Canada’soldest city! Extend your trip to Canada’s most easter-ly province while staying in one of ourbeautiful B&B’s or downtown hotels.Explore the oldest city in North Americaand learn the legends and lore of St. John’s. Experience big city sophistica-tion with small town warmth and friend-liness.

St. John’s also provides the perfect basefor exciting excursions along the manyroutes of the Avalon Peninsula. South ofthe city you will find the Irish Loop, aregion filled with breathtaking sceneryand interesting wildlife. Enjoy a whale-watching boat tour where you will seehumpback whales, millions of birds andmaybe even 10,000-year-old icebergs.Take a walk along one of the many trailsand enjoy fresh ocean air and fantasticviews of rugged coastlines.

Enjoy a pleasurable excursion includingan exquisite meal outdoors at theLighthouse Picnics. Find the perfect spotby the ocean to enjoy your picnic andthe views. Blankets and delicious foodare provided, you simply relax and enjoythe moment.

Pre and Post Convention OptionsMake the most of your time away! Stay a little longer or come a little earlyand enhance your travels toNewfoundland & Labrador. Our list oftravel activities can be easily combinedor modified. Just let us know your per-sonal preferences and we will design amemorable holiday tailored to you!

All packages are available as a landonly option departing from St. John’s.However, we can also help arrange your flights to Newfoundland andLabrador through our partnerships with Air Canada and CanJet.

Please contact us for more details:

CDA 2006 Annual Conventionc/o McCarthy’s Party Ltd.PO Box 13031, Station TopsailConception Bay South, NLA1W 2K1

Phone: 1-866-773-2006Fax: 1-709-781-2233Email: [email protected]

Grab your clubs and tee off with CDA on August 23, 2006, at The Osprey at Clovelly Golf Club

and play 18 holes of golf.

Located about 15 minutes from all major hotels, in the northeastend of St. John’s, Clovelly features a championship par 72, 6,400-yard 18-hole course. There is no doubt that this is the best citycourse available. It is newly designed and offers a scenic and challenging experience. Keep your eyes open for the Osprey!

Your golf day begins with departure from the St. John’s ConventionCentre at 6:30 am. Once you arrive at Clovelly make your way tothe Gazebo where you will receive tournament instructions andrules. The Texas Scramble Tournament will begin at 7:30 am sharpwith prizes for closest to the pin male/female, longest drivemale/female, and overall winners.

Make sure you practise your long shots! Fore!

PRICE PER PERSON: $120.00includes motor coach transportation to and from, green fees, McCarthy’s Staff, boxed lunch, and all applicable taxes.

Based on Minimum of 100 people

Grab your clubs and tee off with CDA on August 23, 2006,

at The Osprey at Clovelly Golf Club to play 18 holes of golf.

Direction from Downtown St. John’s: Travel east to Torbay Road (via McDonald Drive, Elizabeth Avenue or Kenna’s Hill)

Proceed north to Stavanger Drive (approximately 2 kms beyond McDonald’s)

Turn right on to Stavanger Drive Drive straight to Clovelly Golf gates (2 km)

Clovelly Golf Course P.O. Box 1045

St. John’s, NL A1C 5M3Phone: 709.722.7170Fax: 709.576.0489

Email: [email protected]

P R E & P O S T C O N V E N T I O N O P T I O N S

Package Includes:

Two nights accommodation inselect Bed & Breakfast or Hotel

Two-day car rental with unlimited kilometres

Admission to a whale-watchingboat tour

Lunch at the Lighthouse Picnics

Price: $299 per person based ontwo sharing and not includingapplicable taxes. Trip cancellationand car rental insurance are extra.

Include round-trip airfare to St. John’s departing from:

Halifax $599

Ottawa $709

Montreal $709

Toronto $709

Calgary $1269

Vancouver $1409



Halifax $589

Ottawa $699

Montreal $699

Toronto $699

Calgary $1259

Vancouver $1399

The Great Gros MorneNewfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula comes by the word ‘great’ honestly. A UNESCO World Heritage site, theTablelands and landlocked fjords of Gros Morne National Park are a world away from space and time as we know it.Twenty times older than the Rockies, the Tablelands is an areaof natural beauty with rich scenery, wildlife, and recreationalactivities. Enjoy a boat tour that will bring you near cliffs and waterfalls of a freshwater fjord carved out by glaciers. A trip to the province is not complete without ex-periencing these beautiful natural and cultural surroundings.

Package Includes: Round-trip airfare to Deer Lake from St. John’sThree nights accommodation Three-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometresAdmission to a boat tour

Price: $599 per person based on two sharing and not including applicable taxes. Trip cancellation and car rentalinsurance are extra.

OPTION 2: Include two more nights to this package and travel up the northern peninsula to explore the land where

Vikings once stood at yet another UNESCO World HeritageSite - L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

Five-Night Package Price: $749 per person based on two sharing and not includingapplicable taxes. Trip cancellation and car rental insuranceare extra.

Package Includes: Two nights accommodation Two-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometresPicnic lunchPrice: $289 per person based on two sharing and notincluding applicable taxes. Trip cancellation and carrental insurance are extra.

Hike The Discovery TrailHiking along rugged coastline, you will have the opportunity to view icebergs, whales, seabirds, and ofcourse, spectacular seascapes while appreciating the solitude of the trails. The coastline has formed the focus oflife along the Discovery Trail, and as such, an intimate rela-tionship exists with it. Hikers can retrace four centuries ofsettlement and subsistence along the coastline of ourancestors as they gathered berries, hunted seabirds andcommunicated with neighbouring outport communities.The trails have been designed for the walker and hiker.Several trails are less than 5 km in length, to a maximumof 17 km. Linear, looped and stacked looped trail designsare available.




A Taste of FranceLocated just off the coast of Newfoundland are the Frenchislands of Saint Pierre et Miquelon. The English and French arejust a small ocean apart. Tea bun and tea on one side,baguette and red wine on the other. Shipwrecks between thetwo and an association with Al Capone add an extra shot ofmystique. Fly or drive from island to island while experiencingtwo unique cultures.

Golf the RockExperience some of the island’s most challenging courses onthis golf getaway. An easy drive from St. John’s, The Wilds atSalmonier River is in the midst of a natural wonderland,carved out of the rugged, pristine wilderness ofNewfoundland, and is arguably the most challenging championship course in the province. The Wilds is locatednear the Salmonier Nature Park, the Avalon WildernessReserve and the Salmonier River, which is a renowned salmonriver that flows below the hotel. If the striking, natural beauty doesn’t grab you, the unmatched service andcharm will be sure to delight you.

Next you will head towardsTerra Nova National Park for a stay at the Terra NovaGolf Resort. Twin Rivers, the premier golf course inNewfoundland and Labrador,is ranked in Score Magazine’s“Top 100” golf courses for2004 and has recently beengiven 4 stars by Golf Digest,making it a “must play”course. This challengingcourse plays over the bub-bling rapids of 2 salmonrivers and along the ruggedcoastline of the AtlanticOcean.

Golf, tennis, swimming, anda complimentary children’srecreation program are justsome of the resort’s fun-filledactivities. Whale watching,sea kayaking, hiking, and his-torical sites are all nearby tofurther add to your vacation.

Package Includes: Two nightsaccommodation at the TerraNova Golf Resort

Two-day mid-size car rentalwith unlimited kilometresGreen fees and cart rental forboth The Wilds and TerraNova Golf Resort.

Price: $359 per personbased on two sharingand not including applicable taxes. Tripcancellation and carrental insurance areextra.


Halifax $659

Ottawa $769

Montreal $769

Toronto $769

Calgary $1329

Vancouver $1469

Price: $229 per personbased on two sharingand not including applicable taxes. Trip cancellation and car rental insuranceare extra.

Include round-tripairfare to St. John’s departing from:

Halifax $529

Ottawa $639

Montreal $639

Toronto $769

Calgary $1129

Vancouver $1339

OPTION 2: Opt out ofthe car rental and flydirect to Saint Pierre for$459 per person.

Self-Drive Package Includes: Two nights accommodation Two-day mid-size car rentalwith unlimited kilometresRound-trip ferry transfers toSaint-Pierre.


Day One – Monday, August 28

This morning we head to Cape St. Mary’s on thesouthern tip of the Avalon Peninsula. Here we take ashort walk along the cliffs to see the nesting place ofthe northern gannett. This majestic diving birdcomes to this location in the summer months to layits eggs. We will have the opportunity to see theeggs and some recently hatched chicks. This afternoon wedrive “Up the Capes”, through Placentia, and on to TerraNova Park Lodge on the edge of Terra Nova National Park.

Overnight Terra Nova Park Lodge. Midday Meal

Day Two – Tuesday, August 29

This morning we travel to Cape Bonavista, the landfall ofJohn Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the Ryan Premises, a restored fishing facility, where we learn about thedevelopment of Newfoundland and its fishery with the coming of European settlement. We also visit the lighthouseat Cape Bonavista, home to some beautiful coastal walksand several hundred Atlantic puffins that nest in the hills.This afternoon we travel to Trinity, the gem of the island.Here we take part in an outdoor theatre where local playerspresent the history of their town and the island from thecoming of the fishing admirals in the 16th century to theformation of responsible government. This evening weenjoy dinner in Trinity and have the chance to explore thisbeautiful little town.

Overnight Terra Nova Park Lodge. Breakfast, Midday Meal& Dinner

Day Three – Wednesday, August 30

Today we travel to Heart’s Delight, Heart’s Desire and Heart’sContent on the south side of Trinity Bay. At Heart’s Contentwe visit the cable station established in 1866 to receive thefirst trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. Then we are off “aroundthe Bay” along the picturesque coastline of Conception Bay,the home of pirates of centuries ago. We will stop along theway to take pictures and to visit some of the more interest-ing villages such as Brigus, one of the historic sailing ports ofConception Bay. This evening we arrive back in St. John’s

where we will enjoy a traditional Newfoundland pub dinneron the infamous George Street.

Overnight St. John’s. Breakfast, Midday Meal & Dinner

Day Four – Thursday, August 31

All good things must come to an end and so we bid afond farewell to Canada’s newest yet oldest province. Asyou fly home it will be with many delightful memories ofan authentic Newfoundland experience that will berecalled for years to come.

Post-ConventionGuided Tour

East Coast Excursions


Airport Transfer

PRICE INCLUDES

• Services of McCarthy’s Party local Newfoundland guide• Three nights accommodation with private bath • and/or shower• Baggage handling of one suitcase per person• Excursions to Cape St. Mary’s, Trinity, Bonavista and• Conception Bay• Visit to the Ryan Premises• Entrance fees for Trinity Pagent• Entrance fees to national historic sites• Two breakfasts• Two midday meals • Two dinners• Ground transportation

PRICE: $875.00 per person with all taxes included inCanadian dollars based on twin accommodation (two persons sharing); post-tour rooms available

Single supplement: Add $195.00 HST included.

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General InformationHow to RegisterTo register for CDA’s 2006 National Convention in St. John’s,Newfoundland, please contact McCarthy’s Party Limited,using one of the following convenient methods:

By MailSend your completed registration form to: CDA 2006 AnnualConvention, c/o McCarthy’s Party Limited, P.O. Box 13031,Station Topsail, Conception Bay South, NL A1W 2K1

By FaxThe fax line will receive registrations 24 hours a day. Simplychoose the time that is most convenient for you and faxyour registration form to (709) 781-2233.

By TelephoneBeginning January 15, 2006, McCarthy’s Party Limited staffwill be taking registrations by phone between 8:30 a.m. and4:30 p.m. EST. Dial 1-866-773-2006 to make your reservation.

By Internet / Via EmailLook for us on our website at www.cda-adc.ca. Click on the “Convention” button, complete the online registration form, and then submit the form, or send it viafax or email to: [email protected]

Note: The Hotel Reservation Forms can also be downloadedor completed online.

Airline Reservations As the official carrier for CDA’s National Convention, CANJEThas agreed to offer discounts on airfares to participants. Totake advantage of this service, please call 1-800-809-7777and quote code number CD2006.

Hotel Accommodations Special arrangements have been made with McCarthy’sParty Limited to book all hotel accommodation for all con-

vention registrants. Please contact McCarthy’s Party toarrange your hotel accommodations. To contact McCarthy’sParty Limited directly, call 1-866-773-2006 or email: [email protected].

Convention Kits:Those who submit their forms on or prior to July 14, 2006,will receive their kits by mail. For those whose registrationsare received after July 15, 2006, the kits will be handed tothem at the Convention’s Registration Desk.

Refund Policy:A full refund will be granted if notice of cancellation isreceived in writing on or prior to July 15, 2006. Should sucha request for cancellation be received in writing between July 16 and August 15, 2006, a $50 administrative fee willbe charged per delegate. No refunds will be offered afterAugust 16, 2006.

The following is a list of hotels in which CDA andMcCarthy’s Party Limited has reserved space:Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference CentreHometel on Signal HillFairmont Hotel NewfoundlandMurray Premises HotelCourtyard by Marriott St. John’sThe Stanford Inn

Other dental meetings taking place:The Atlantic Provinces Dental Assistants AssociationThe Newfoundland Dental Hygienists Association The Canadian Academy for Esthetic DentistryThe Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry

Registration Fees

Register before July 14, 2006, and SAVE!

CATEGORY PRE-REGISTRATION FEE REGISTRATION FEE ON SITE (Prior to July 14, 2006) (July 15-August 11) (August 12

onward)

DM Dentist: Member $230 $280 $330

DNM Dentist: Non-Member $460 $540 $590

SP Spouse/Accompanying Person $185 $215 $255

DH Dental Hygienist $185 $215 $255

DT Dental Technician $185 $215 $255

DA Dental Assistant $185 $215 $255

OFF Office Personnel $185 $215 $255

SM Dental Student: Member $30 $75 $100

SNM Dental Student: Non-Member $65 $110 $150

SH Student Dental Hygienist $30 $75 $100

SA Student Dental Assistant $30 $75 $100

FS Foreign Dental Student $75 $120 $160

HST is included in all registration fees.

CDA MEMBERS CAN SAVE UP TO $360.00

BY REGISTERING EARLY.

Book your flights sooner than later to avoid disappointment.

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