2010 TODS General Meeting Information & Important Dates
2010 Meeting Location & Hotel Accommodations
The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre
1310 Water Street
Kelowna, B.C.
V1Y 9P3
Reservations:(250) 763-4500
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4651
The convention rate is guaranteed 3 days either side of the conference dates. A printable hotel reservation form and a direct link to the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre is available through our Printable Forms section.
When booking a hotel room with the Delta, either via telephone or online, please ensure you inform the reservation operator or indicate online you are with the 2010 Thompson Okanagan Dental Meeting and request the conferrence rate.
2010 Meeting Hi-Lites
- Silent Auction Fund Raiser Friday October 29, 2010
- Tradeshow Reception Friday October 29, 2010 - included in delegate registration
- Exhibit Hours Friday October 29, 2010 10:00am-6:00pm
- 2010 TODS Meeting-Featured Speakers
- Concurrent events Thursday, October 28, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
- 78 Exhibits
- TODS AGM - CDSBC and BCDA in attendance
- BCDHA professional association meetings
Saturday October 30, 2010 12:30pm
And the most deliciously fantastic food!
2010 Registration Deadlines Dates
First Meeting Early Registration Deadline: September 22, 2010
Second Meeting Registration Deadline: October 15, 2010
After October 15, 2010 - Onsite Registration ONLY
*In 2008 & 2009 we our conference sold out and we were unable to accept onsite registrations. We recommend people register early in order to avoid this possible repeated scenario.*
Important Dates
2011, 2012 & 2013 TODS Meeting Dates
TODS 2011
Thursday October 27, 2011
Friday October 28, 2011
Saturday October 29, 2011
TODS 2012
Thursday October 25, 2012
Friday October 26, 2012
Saturday October 27, 2012
TODS 2013
Thursday October 24, 2013
Friday October 25, 2013
Saturday October 26, 2013
2010 Meeting Schedule & Times
Thursday October 28, 2010
| Registration Desk Opens | 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Featured Speakers | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Concurrent Events | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Friday October 29, 2010
| Registration Desk Opens | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Continental Breakfast | 7:30am - 8:30am |
| Featured Speakers | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Buffet Lunch | 12:00pm-1:30pm |
| Silent Auction Fund Raiser | 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Exhibits Open | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
| TODS Tradeshow Reception in the Exhibit Area | 4:00pm - 6:30pm |
Saturday October 30, 2010
| Registration Desk Opens | 7:30am - 10:30am |
| Continental Breakfast | 7:30am - 8:30am |
| Featured Speakers | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
| Professional Association Luncheon Meetings/Lunch | 12:30pm - 2:00pm/4:00pm |
2010 Meeting Information Mailing Dates
- First Mailing of Meeting Registration Package to all British Columbia Dental offices: July 1, 2010
- Second Mailing of Meeting Registration Package to the Thompson Okanagan/ Prince George & District/ Kootenay & District regions (all dentists, registered dental hygienists, certified dental assistants) and all Calgary and Edmonton dentists: August 7, 2010
Registration and Name Badge Policy
- Registration includes: continental breakfast & lunch both Friday & Saturday, entrance to all sessions & exhibits and the Friday TODS Tradeshow Reception.
- All registration packages and name badges can ONLY be picked up at the registration desk.
- Lost or forgotten name badges - a fee may be assessed for re-printing name badges.
- The tuition fee is deductible. A receipt will be issued for Canada Income Tax purposes.
- In order to keep costs down, we DO NOT phone or mail confirmation of registration. Registrants may e-mail and request confirmation only to tods@sunwave.net.
- NAME BADGES MUST BE WORN TO ENTER EXHIBITS AND SPEAKERS - (a fee for re-printing lost or forgotten name badges may be assessed).
Cancellation Policy & Refund Policy
Meeting Cancellation/Refund Policy
Request for a refund must be in writing and received by the Thompson Okanagan Dental Meeting Registration Coordinator, Alison Hall on or before October 15, 2010. Registrants that are eligible for a refund, will receive 75% of the registration fee per registrant. The refund will be issued before November 30, 2010.
Continuing Education Credit Submissions
British Columbia Registrants
For Dentists or Certified Dental Assistants licensed in BC, CE credits may be accrued in one of two ways:
- Receive 5 continuing education credits for conference attendance
- Hour-for-hour credit, based on session attendance
The CDSBC also reminds dentists and certified dental assistants to be aware of limits allowed for certain subjects. Please refer directly to the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia's website at www.cdsbc.org for complete information.
***NEW for 2010*** a College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia "Continuing Education Credit Submission Form” customized for the 2010 TODS Meeting will be available online to either electronically enter your information directly onto it and submit online OR you always may print the form. Printed forms can either be faxed or mailed directly to the College of Dental Surgeons . Click here to visit the CDSBC website.
For Registered Dental Hygienists licensed in BC:
The College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia requests that hygienists add the Thompson Okanagan Dental Meeting information onto your yearly reporting form.
The Thompson Okanagan Dental Society will not be responsible for submitting Continuing Education Credits on behalf of any registrant.
Out of Province Registrants
Out-of-BC registrants should consult with their provincial or state regulatory authorities for CE credit requirements.
Food Information
Should you require a special meal due to allergies, please contact the Meeting Coordinator, Ms. Lane Shupe (250) 764-2247 or shupe@direct.ca. Arrangements for special meals must be made prior to October 1, 2010.
Childcare
Nursing mothers will be provided a place to breast feed in private. The Kelowna Fire Marshall has deemed that as our lecture rooms are at capacity, they are therefore not appropriate for children and babies. Children under the age 18 are not allowed in any lecture, workshop, exhibit hall or convention floor. Child care is available at The Delta Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre through the hotel concierge or desk clerk, only if you have accommodations at the resort. Arrangements for this service MUST be made with The Grand Okanagan Resort well in advance. Please call 1-800-465-4651. A room for nursing mothers will be available on Friday October 29 & Saturday October 30, 2010 only upon ADVANCE request only.