Midwest Dental Assembly May 20-22, 2022

The Indiana Dental Association’s Midwest Dental Assembly 2022, held jointly with the IUSD Alumni Dental Conference and Indiana Dental Assistants Association, will take place IN-PERSON at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN, May 20-22, 2022. 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. With over $65k in member-added conference values, 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 Attendee Registration: CLICK HERE

IUSD Alumni Dental Conference Registration: CLICK HERE

Midwest Dental Assembly Marketplace (Exhibitor) Registration: CLICK HERE

Midwest Dental Assembly registration booklet: Coming in January 2022.

Looking for the 2021 MDA CE OnDemand portal? Contact Meetings@INDental.org for new access details.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022

1 p.m.	IDPAC Golf Outing
6 p.m.	IDA Past President’s Dinner (by invitation only)
7:30-10 p.m.	Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite Open

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

7 a.m.–4 p.m.	Onsite registration desk open
7–9 a.m.	Pierre Fauchard breakfast (by invitation only)
8–8:20 a.m.	Opening Keynote Address
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.	Continuing Education opportunities
8:30–9:15 a.m.	IDAA Registration
9:15 a.m.	House of Delegates (first session) followed by Reference Committee Hearings
9:30-11:15 a.m.	IDAA Pre-session Board Meeting
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.	Food Truck Friday at Grand Wayne Convention Center
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	IDAA House of Delegates (first session) followed by Balloting
2–4 p.m.	Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite open
2–8:30 p.m.	IDPAC Silent Auction Bidding & Wine Pull Open
3-8 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
3-6 p.m.	Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase
4:30–6:30 p.m.	Progressive Dental Team Crusade ($) Limited space.
5-6 p.m.	Awards Ceremony
6–8 p.m.	Welcome Reception in Marketplace, FREE
7-10 p.m.	IDAA Silent Auction, Dinner and Reception

SATURDAY, May 21, 2022

7 a.m.–4 p.m.	Onsite registration desk open
7-8 a.m.	Marketplace Breakfast, FREE
7 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
8–9 a.m.	Reference Committee Reports Available
8 a.m.–9:30 a.m.	IUSD Alumni 50th Breakfast Celebration for Classes of ’69 and prior (by invitation only)
8 a.m.–6:15 p.m.	IDPAC Silent Auction bidding & Wine Pull Open
8 a.m.–4 p.m.	Continuing Education opportunities
9–10 a.m.	Component Caucus meetings
9-11 a.m.	Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase
9-11 a.m.	IDAA Past President’s Breakfast Meeting
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.	IDAA House of Delegates (second session) followed by IDAA Awards Ceremony and Post Board Meeting
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace Lunch, FREE
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	ICD/ACD Luncheon (by invitation only)
12:30–1 p.m.	Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced, must be present to win
1:30 p.m.	Open Caucus
3–5 p.m.	Dr. Hollar’s Hospitality Suite open
3–4:30 p.m.	New Dentist Social, FREE
4:30–6 p.m.	IDPAC Social and Reception (Superhero Theme)
6 p.m.	TinCaps Baseball Game Outing
6–7 p.m.	All IUSD Alumni Reception
7-9 p.m.	All IUSD Alumni Dinner
9-11 p.m.	IUSD Alumni Private Class Reunion Receptions and Class Photos

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022

8–10 a.m.	Onsite registration desk open
9 a.m.	House of Delegates (second session)

Check back soon for a full continuing education speaker and topic lineup!

Member Dentist – ~~$385~~ $325 if registered by May 5!
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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

House of Delegates Dentist – ~~$165~~ $125 if registered by May 5!
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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

New Dentist Member – ~~$205~~ $165 if registered by May 5!
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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

Non-member Dentist – ~~$700~~ $620 if registered by May 5!
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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

Dental Team Member – ~~$135~~ $95 if registered by May 5!
This registration type is appropriate for hygienists, assistants, EFDA, office managers, technicians, etc. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

Dental Student – Receive $50 to attend if registered by May 5!
This registration type is appropriate for any dental school students. Includes unlimited CE sessions, free special events and all Marketplace activities. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

Spouse – ~~$55~~ $35 if registered by May 5!
This registration type is appropriate for a married person of any registration type. Includes free special events and all Marketplace activities. Excludes CE sessions. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

Guest, Adult – ~~$55~~ $35 if registered by May 5!
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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

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. Additional fees apply for IUSD Alumni Dental Conference events.

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.

Alumni Dental Conference – $0
This registration type is appropriate for those attending the IUSD Alumni Dental Conference only. Includes free and a la carte Alumni events only.

Marketplace Vendor Booth – $1,450
This registration type is appropriate for a vendor that is purchasing a booth in our Marketplace. Unauthorized vendor registrations will not be accepted. All 10×10 booth options are $1,450 each and are subject to availability and final approval by IDA. For more information, visit www.INDental.org/Exhibitors

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 May 5, 2022.

CHOOSE FROM 4 HOTEL OPTIONS!

The 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly will be hosted at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN, May 20-22, 2022. Due to the central location of the downtown convention center, we have secured the following four room blocks:

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center (adjacent to the convention center)
1020 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 422-4002

CLICK HERE for a rate of $139/night if booked by April 28, 2022. Discounted parking available for $8/night with hotel stay.

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
1150 S. Harrison St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 490-3629

CLICK HERE for a rate of $139/night if booked by May 4, 2022. Discounted parking available for $8/night with hotel stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
223 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 247-6915

CLICK HERE for a rate of $139/night if booked by May 4, 2022. Discounted parking available for $8/night with hotel stay.

The Bradley (two blocks north of the convention center)
204 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 428-4018

CLICK HERE for a rate of $159/night, subject to availability. Discounted self-parking available for $10/night with hotel stay.

PARKING: Another great perk about staying in Downtown Fort Wayne is the discounted parking! Visit Fort Wayne Parking for all of your parking options and directions.

HAVING FUN: Start planning your Fort Wayne Getaway by going online to Visit Fort Wayne

Connect with our Dental Community Supporters!

Show appreciation to our 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 20, 2022

3–8 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
6-8 p.m.	Welcome Reception in Marketplace, FREE

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022

8 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
8–9 a.m.	Marketplace Breakfast, FREE
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace Lunch, FREE
12:30–1 p.m.	Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced, must be present to win

Special Thank You to our Marketplace Vendors!

Advantage Technologies

Alexion

Bank of America

Best Card LLC

Blue & Co

Carestream Dental

DDSmatch

Delta Dental of Indiana

DentalAssistED

Elevate Oral Care

First Midwest Bank

Garfield Refining

General Refining Corporation

IDA Insurance Services

IndepenDENT Dental Solutions (IDS)/Midway Dental

Indiana Dental Brokers

MEDI-LOUPES

MedPro

Midtown Technology

Orascoptic

Patterson Dental Supply

PMA Practice Transitions

Practice Protection

Shofu Dental Corporation

Ultradent

Unified Smiles

United Healthcare

WEO Media

Questions? Contact Us

Email: Meetings@INDental.org Phone: 800-562-5646

2021 Midwest Dental Assembly Snapshot

The IDA hosted 838 total attendees at the 2021 Midwest Dental Assembly in Indianapolis. Below are some fun facts:

Dentists: 307
Dental Team Members: 257
Students: 11
Guests: 262
Marketplace Vendors: 42 Booths total with 133 representatives

924 CE seats filled on Friday, May 14, 2021
606 CE seats filled on Saturday, May 15, 2021
929 special event participants

65 awards given to individuals and organizations–Click here to view our awards slideshow

On behalf of the Midwest Dental Assembly Planning Committee, thank you for your participation and support of the Midwest Dental Assembly!

Keynote Speaker Katherine Eitel Belt gives her speech virtually
2021 House of Delegates
An MDA attendee visits a Marketplace booth
The IDPAC Silent Auction theme was Christmas in May, and IDA members delivered on taking part in the fun
Enjoying outdoor dining at the hotel
The Marketplace had 42 booths with 133 representatives
Entrance to the conference center
Dentists and team members were able to enjoy the conference's CE opportunities and social events
The 2021 MDA offered multiple classes for dentists and team members
House of Delegates
IDDS members serving attendees at the president's Hospitality Suite
The IDPAC Silent Auction offered more than 100 items for bid
Offering help to attendees at the registration desk
House of Delegates
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch addresses members at the First House of Delegates
The IDPAC Wine Pull is a popular attraction at each MDA
One of many CE opportunities at the MDA
The Awards Ceremony gave special recognition to members and dental professionals for both 2020 and 2021
Visiting vendors at the Marketplace
Special items up for live auction at the IDPAC reception
Cheering 2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar during the Second House of Delegates
2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar accepts the ceremonial gavel as he begins his presidency at the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates debates a resolution in preparation for a vote