The Indiana Dental Association’s Midwest Dental Assembly 2021 will take place IN-PERSON at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, May 14-16, 2021. The IDA Annual Session has not just a new name but a new feel, flow and relevance to Indiana dentists, their teams and families. The Midwest Dental Assembly has become the new name of the IDA Annual Session to energize your practice with innovative thinking, create new memories and fuel new experiences for you, your entire team, and families. Our vibrant meeting format will CONNECT colleagues through numerous social events and new Marketplace activities, ENVISION the possibilities of an energized and enhanced dental team, and IGNITE practice growth.
Midwest Dental Assembly May 14-16, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Midwest Dental Assembly CE, special events by clicking on the registration links below. More information regarding registration fees, CE sessions and the event schedule may also be found by clicking the tabs on this page. We look forward to hosting you, your team and your families this year!
Midwest Dental Assembly Attendee Registration: CLICK HERE
Midwest Dental Assembly Marketplace (Exhibitor) Registration: CLICK HERE
Midwest Dental Assembly registration booklet: CLICK HERE
UPDATE: The IUSD Alumni Dental and Hygiene Class Reunions have been postponed for 2021. Stay tuned for further details about rescheduling and more information by the IUSD Alumni office.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 13
| 6 p.m. | IDA Past President’s Dinner (by invitation only) |
| 7:30–10 p.m. | Dr. Wolf’s Hospitality Suite open |
FRIDAY, MAY 14
| 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | On-site registration desk open |
| 7–9 a.m. | Pierre Fauchard breakfast (by invitation only) |
| 8:30–8:50 a.m. | Opening Keynote Address – Leaders of the Pride: Becoming the Leader You Were Born to Be! with Katherine Eitel Belt (VIRTUAL) co-sponsored by Delta Dental Foundation |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Continuing Education opportunities |
| 9:45 a.m. | House of Delegates (first session) followed by Reference Committee Hearings |
| 2–3 p.m. | Associates Meet and Greet |
| 2–4 p.m. | Dr. Wolf’s Hospitality Suite open |
| 2–8:30 p.m. | IDPAC Silent Auction Bidding & Wine Pull Open |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Progressive Dental Team Crusade ($) Limited space. |
| 5-6 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Marketplace Welcome Reception, stop by for Saturday’s free breakfast ticket |
SATURDAY, May 15
| 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | On-site registration desk open |
| 8–9 a.m. | Marketplace Breakfast, stop by for today’s free lunch ticket |
| 8–9 a.m. | Reference Committee Reports Available |
| 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace & Member Center Open |
| 8 a.m.–6:15 p.m. | IDPAC Silent Auction bidding & Wine Pull Open |
| 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. | Continuing Education opportunities |
| 9–10 a.m. | Component Caucus meetings |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace Lunch, co-sponsored by IDA Insurance Trust |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | ICD/ACD Luncheon (by invitation only) |
| 1–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced |
| 2–4 p.m. | Open Caucus |
| 3–5 p.m. | Dr. Wolf’s Hospitality Suite open |
| 3–4:30 p.m. | New Dentist Social |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | IDPAC Social and Reception |
SUNDAY, MAY 16
| 8–10 a.m. | On-site registration desk open |
| 9 a.m. | House of Delegates (second session) |
FRIDAY, MAY 14
| 8:30–8:50 a.m. | Opening Keynote – Leaders of the Pride: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be! with Katherine Eitel Belt (VIRTUAL) co-sponsored by Delta Dental Foundation |
| 9–10:30 a.m. | Dr. Bethany Valachi: Neck, Back & Beyond |
| 9–11 a.m. | Lancette VanGuilder: What the Juul? |
| 9-11 a.m.. | Dr. Susan Maples: Seeing in the Mouth with Super-Powered Eyes – Total health dentistry and practice profitability |
| 9–11 a.m. | Dr. Harvey Weingarten: COVID-19: Dental ethics of treatments in the midst of a pandemic |
| 9:00–11:15 a.m. | Shannon Brinker: Excellence in Dental Assisting, Part One |
| 9:00–11:15 a.m. | Lynn Atkinson: Excellence in Dental Hygiene, Part One |
| 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Kay Maddox & Jay Williamson: Basic Life Support Recertification |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Amanda Apple: AAP Guidelines for the Hygienist |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Dr. Bethany Valachi: 5 Steps to Practicing Dentistry Pain Free Luncheon ($) |
| 1:15–3:15 p.m. | Dr. George Kirtley: The Art of a Beautiful Smile |
| 1:15–3:15 p.m. | Shannon Brinker: Excellence in Dental Assisting, Part Two |
| 1:15–3:15 p.m. | Lynn Atkinson: Excellence in Dental Hygiene, Part Two |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Kevin Mabry: HIPAA Update for the Dental Professional |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Dr. Bethany Valachi: Fitness 101 for Dental Professionals |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Lancette VanGuilder: Oral Health and Homeopathic Trends |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Kay Maddox & Jay Williamson: First Aid in the Dental Practice |
| 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Dr. Susan Maples: Perio, Diabetes and CVD – Connections and collaborative treatment in the dental office |
| 3-4 p.m. | Kay Maddox: OSHA & Infection Control |
SATURDAY, MAY 15
| 8:45–10:45 a.m. | Katherine Eitel Belt: Courageous Conversations: Mastering the Important Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding |
| 8:45–11:15 a.m. | ADA Dental Coding Certification, Part One |
| 9–11 a.m. | Prof. Karen Baker: Prescription Opioid Crisis: Impact on Dental Pain Management |
| 9–11 a.m. | Dr. David Hornbrook: Cementation and Ceramics 2021, Part One |
| 9:15–10:15 a.m. | Dr. Steve Green: Wake Up to Sleep! Intro to Dental Sleep Medicine |
| 9:15–11:30 a.m. | Shannon Brinker: Excellence in Dental Assisting, Part One |
| 9:15–11:30 a.m. | Lynn Atkinson: Excellence in Dental Hygiene, Part One |
| 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Dr. Steve Green: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Zzz’s! Advances in Dental Sleep Medicine |
| 11 a.m.–Noon | Dr. Catherine Murphy: Be a Virtual Drinks Destroy Teeth Educator |
| 1:45–3:15 p.m. | Katherine Eitel Belt: Have Them at Hello! Unscripted Telephone Skills for the Exceptional Practice |
| 1:45–3:15 p.m. | Dr. David Hornbrook: Cementation and Ceramics 2021, Part Two (Note: New end time of 3:15 p.m.) |
| 1:45–3:45 p.m. | Shannon Brinker: Excellence in Dental Assisting, Part Two |
| 1:45–3:45 p.m. | Lynn Atkinson: Excellence in Dental Hygiene, Part Two |
| 2–3:30 p.m. | ADA Dental Coding Certification, Part Two |
| 2–4 p.m. | Prof. Karen Baker: Drug Reactions and Interactions |
Member Dentist – $325
This registration type is appropriate for a member dentist of the ADA, IDA and local component society. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
House of Delegates Dentist – $125
This registration type is appropriate for volunteer dentists who have been selected by their component to represent them in the House of Delegates as a Delegate or Alternate Delegate. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
New Dentist Member – $165
This registration type is appropriate for a member dentist of the ADA, IDA and local component society who graduated from dental school within the past 10 years.
Retired Life Member Dentist – $0
This registration type is appropriate for life members who are retired from a constituent society and are no longer earning any income from private practice or from the performance of service as a member of the faculty of a dental school, as a dental administrator or consultant, or as a practitioner of any activity for which a license to practice dentistry is required by the state. These members have been dentists for 30 consecutive years or a total of 40 years and are age 65 or older. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Non-member Dentist – $620
This registration type is appropriate for a dentist who does not belong to the ADA, IDA and local component society. To become a member of the ADA and IDA, please visit www.INDental.org/Join or contact the IDA Central Office at 800-562-5646. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Dental Team Member – $95
This registration type is appropriate for hygienists, assistants, EFDA, office managers, technicians, etc. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Dental Student – $0
This registration type is appropriate for any dental school students. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Spouse – $35
This registration type is appropriate for a married person of any registration type. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Excludes CE sessions.
Guest, Adult – $35
This registration type is appropriate for any guest 18 and over who doesn’t want access to the unlimited CE offerings. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Guest, Youth – $0
This registration type is appropriate for any persons 18 or younger. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Excludes CE sessions.
Component Executive – $0
This registration type is appropriate for the Executive Director of a local dental society. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities.
Marketplace Vendor Booth – $1,850
This registration type is appropriate for a vendor that is purchasing a booth in our Marketplace. Unauthorized vendor registrations will not be accepted. All 8×10 booth options are $1,850 each and are subject to availability and final approval by IDA.
Bringing a team of three or more? Use discount code TEAM during the online checkout process and receive 10 percent off the registration fees. Offer valid through April 30, 2021!
UPDATE: The IUSD Alumni Dental and Hygiene Class Reunions have been postponed for 2021. Stay tuned for further details about rescheduling and more information by the IUSD Alumni office.
Hotel reservation details from the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown are listed below. A deeply discounted overnight rate of $209/night++ is being offered by the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown through Thursday, April 22, 2021 to our attendees. Due to a city-wide convention being hosted in Indianapolis over our meeting dates, making reservations ASAP is highly encouraged.
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (host hotel)
350 W. Maryland St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: (317) 822-3500
CLICK HERE to make your online hotel reservations by April 22, 2021!
For driving directions, please visit your trusted online resource. Located in the heart of downtown. Getting to the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown is simple. Take I-70 East to exit 79A (West Street). Turn left (north) onto West Street to Maryland Street, turn right (east) onto Maryland Street. Hotel will be on your left 1 block down. Valet parking is in front of Hotel on Maryland Street. Several major airlines fly into Indianapolis International Airport. The hotel does not provide shuttle service. Transportation options from the airport include limousine, taxi, bus or rental car. On-site parking, fee: 47 USD daily or Valet parking, fee: 52 USD daily. Self Parking and Valet is off Missouri St from Washington and Maryland Street.
Start planning your Indy Getaway by going online to www.visitindy.com!
Connect with Your Dental Community Supporters
Show appreciation to our 60 dedicated vendors by scheduling time in the new Marketplace. Our vendors provide your dental teams with the best services and products throughout the year, but special offers are available only during our show. ENVISION the possibilities of what the Marketplace vendors can offer to enhance your everyday practice workflow. The Marketplace offers a combination of great show specials, free tickets to free breakfast and lunch within the hall, networking with colleagues and vendors, door prizes, free ONE HOUR LIVE CE CREDIT and plenty of educational opportunities that will help IGNITE you and your dental team.
SCHEDULE OF MARKETPLACE EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Marketplace Welcome Reception, stop by for Saturday’s free breakfast ticket |
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
| 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace and Member Center Open |
| 8–9 a.m. | Marketplace Breakfast, stop by for today’s free lunch ticket |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace Lunch, co-sponsored by IDA Insurance Trust |
| 1–1:30 p.m. | Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced |
VENDORS
Advantage Technologies
Anthem
Blue & Co
Carestream Dental
DDSMatch
Elevate Oral Care
First Midwest Bank
GlaxoSmithKline
Hiossen
Hurlow Wealth Management
IDA Insurance Services (Platinum Sponsor)
Independent Dental Solutions (Silver Sponsor)
Indiana Dental Broker
Joseph Rossi & Associates
Kage Distributors Inc.
Large Practice Sales
Legacy Practice Transitions (Silver Sponsor)
LumaDent
Medi-Loupes
MedPro Group
Midtown Technology Group
Midway Dental
Midwest Dental
Mortenson Dental Partners
MW Banks Consulting LLC & Stock Yards Bank
Noble Metal Refining (Silver Sponsor)
OnTarget CPA (Silver Sponsor)
Orascoptic (Silver Sponsor)
Patterson Dental Supply
Practice Protection
ProAssurance DentistCare
Sentree Systems
Ultradent Products Inc.
United Healthcare
Virus Armor
Zero Gravity
Making Plans to meet in-person, safely
It is our number one priority to protect the health and safety of all attendees and IDA staff. Therefore, the IDA team will be working with the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and local health officials to ensure extra sanitary measures are in place throughout the event, as well as adjusting seating plans for sessions to comply with social distancing regulations. The facility will be increasing deep cleaning and sanitizing in all spaces, with a morning, mid-day and evening service. There will be hand sanitizing stations at the entrance of each meeting room, with proper floor signage to prevent attendees from crowding these areas. Attendees will notice more visual reminders throughout the conference space regarding personal hygiene and social distancing best practices. The Midwest Dental Assembly will feature a touchless check-in experience to ensure that no contact is made between staff and attendees when possible. Audience capacities and room layouts may be different and limitations will exist on general sessions, CE breakout rooms and possibly exhibition admissions based on room sizes could be a county requirement. We do expect breakout sessions to sell out quickly. All attendees should follow government guidelines and wear a face mask. We kindly ask that if you have recently been or are currently symptomatic to please follow the government guidelines and stay home. Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor all state and county regulations. More information will be made available as our event draws near. If you previously registered and can no longer attend in-person due to illness or do not feel comfortable attending the Midwest Dental Assembly, please contact meetings@indental.org to cancel your registration. You may contact us at anytime if you have any additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, MDA Planning Committee
SAFETY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Thank you for your interest in attending the 2021 Midwest Dental Assembly. In Indianapolis, you must abide by the following regulations when in a group setting. In order to attend this conference, you must agree to comply with the following:
Staying Home when Appropriate
- Attendees should stay home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or are showing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Monitor your health and stay home if you have had direct contact with a person who has symptoms of COVID-19 and tested positive within the past 14 days.
Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette
- Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and increase monitoring to ensure adherence.
- Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Implement social distancing.
Masks
- Bring a mask and wear at all times except when eating and drinking.
- Masks are meant to protect other people in case the wearer is unknowingly infected but does not have symptoms.
PHOTO CONSENT: I give my consent for Indiana Dental Association to take photographs of me while onsite at their Midwest Dental Assembly event and hereby grant permission for photographs to be used in marketing materials.
REFUND POLICY: Changes to registrations or ticket purchases may be made prior to Friday, April 30, with no penalty. Starting Friday, April 30, or on-site during the Midwest Dental Assembly, you may transfer the full purchase price towards another registrant. No refund will be given after Friday, April 30.
CHANGE IN MEETING STATUS: If the Midwest Dental Assembly due to a city-wide gathering restriction, registrants and affiliate groups will be notified by mid-April. All fees paid will be refunded.
Check out Visit Indy’s COVID-19 Resource Guide here: https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-visit-indy-response-to-covid-19
Midwest Dental Assembly Snapshot
The Indiana Dental Association and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference hosted 1,280 total attendees at the 2019 Midwest Dental Assembly in French Lick, IN. What a great turnout! Below is some fun facts:
Dentists: 417
Dental Team Members: 321
Students: 63
Guests: 273
Marketplace Vendors: 65 Booths total with 206 representatives
1,301 CE Seats Filled on Thursday, June 13, 2019
1,177 CE Seats Filled on Friday, June 14, 2019
1,151 Special Event Participants
472 Alumni Dental Conference Event Participants
On behalf of the Midwest Dental Assembly Planning Committee, thank you for your participation and support of the Midwest Dental Assembly!
The Marketplace featured over 70 vendors.
Conference registration desk.
Vendors at the Marketplace display the latest in dental supplies and technology.
The Marketplace featured over 70 vendors.
At the entrance to the event center.
Incoming IDA president Dr. Steve Ellinwood gives his address to House of Delegates attendees.
Incoming president Dr. Steve Ellinwood receives the ceremonial gavel to begin his 2019-2020 term.
Speaker of the House Dr. Jill Burns addresses the House of Delegates.
Membership and vendor celebration at French Lick Resort.
Red, white and blue theme at the IDPAC reception.
Red, white and blue theme at the IDPAC reception.
New dentists social at Legendz.
Enjoying a relaxing evening in the President's Suite, open each evening of the conference.
New IUSD Dean Dr. Carole Anne Murdoch-Kinch speaks at Thursday's awards ceremony.
Thursday's awards ceremony.
IDA staff and volunteers at the registration desk.
The popular ribbon wall offers ribbons of all types to attendees.
Speaker Judy Kay Mausolf teaches an afternoon class to dentists and other professionals.
Popular rock orchestra The Woomblies performed at Thursday's Membership and Vendor Celebration.
Delegates and guests at the House of Delegates.
Billie Sue Kyger, ADA District 7 Delegate, addresses the House of Delegates.
A bit of fun at the House of Delegates.
Vendors and attendees registering for the conference.
The Wall of Fame highlights the IDA members and supporters who received special recognition this year.
A wall along the conference center displays the items available in the IDPAC silent auction.
The wine pull is one of the great annual traditions of the Midwest Dental Assembly.
Having fun at the IDPAC auction.
Displaying unsold auction items at the IDPAC reception.
New dentists social at Legendz.
The entrance to the conference center.
The Molly Ringwalds were the perfect band to perform for the 80s Night party on Friday evening.
