2018 KDA Summer Getaway
Whether you come for the continuing education and camaraderie, watersports, vast array of shows, or family activities, mark your calendar to join your KDA colleagues at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing on June 7-9, 2018.
Hotel Information
Our room block at the Hilton Promenade is at capacity. We direct attendees to book their rooms at the Hilton Branson Convention Center across the street.
Event Schedule
Thursday, June 7, 2018
5:00 - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception – Big Whiskey Restaurant located in the Hilton Promenade
6:30 PM | Check out the many restaurants, dinner shows, and entertainment Branson has to offer!
Friday, June 8, 2018
7:00 AM | Registration Open – Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing
7:15 - 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 AM | CE: Point/Counterpoint on Dental Abfractions – Presented by Dr. Randolph Oliver and Dr. Andrew Moore
As dental practitioners, we are often faced with the dilemma of how and when to treat recession and non carious cervical lesions. Historically, there have been many theories and opinions on the etiology of this phenomenon, which often contradicted each other. Through both periodontal and restorative lenses, Dr. Oliver and Dr. Moore will view cause, proper diagnosis, and treatment.
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break and Midmorning Stretch
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | CE: Dentistry and the Opioid Epidemic – Presented by Alan Murray, LSCSW, LCSW
Alan Murray, Executive Director of Heart of America Professional Network (HAPN), will share insight about how dental practices can incorporate best practices to stop opioid abuse before it begins – Sponsored by the KDA Wellness Committee
12:30 PM | Lunch ON YOUR OWN.
2:00 - 3:30 PM | HighHeels & Handpieces: When Yoga and Wine Combine
Sometimes you want to do yoga. Sometimes you want to drink wine. Sometimes you want both! Join registered yoga instructor and KDA member, Dr. Stephanie Robertson-Cameron, as she leads attendees through yoga movements and body opening poses to help everyone relieve tension and stress, get energized, and build strength and flexibility. She welcomes ALL attendees, regardless of fitness level, or yoga experience – Sponsored by HighHeels & Handpieces.
5:45 - 8:00 PM | Cocktails and Dinner Cruise – Dinner Cruise aboard the Landing Princess – Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Delta Dental of Kansas
Saturday, June 9, 2018
6:00 - 7:00 AM | Saturday Morning Sunrise Yoga
Begin your morning with registered yoga instructor and KDA member, Dr. Stephanie Robertson-Cameron, as she leads attendees through yoga movements and body opening poses to help everyone get energized, while helping build strength and flexibility. She welcomes everyone, regardless of fitness level, or yoga experience. Relieve tension and stress, and leave class feeling relaxed, content, and ready to take on the day! – Sponsored by the KDA Wellness Committee
7:00 AM | Registration Open – Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing
7:15 - 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 AM | CE: Dentist's Risk Management: Protect Yourself – Presented by Michael Terrell, CPCU, RPLU, CIC
Mike Terrell is an Assistant Vice President for Cincinnati Insurance and the national program director for the company's dentist program. He started with Cincinnati in 1983, and has served as a commercial underwriter and manager. Mike will discuss various risks dentists face in their practice - including adverse treatment outcomes, record keeping errors, lawsuits, and cyber threats - and how to protect yourself. – Sponsored by the Cincinnati Insurance Company and Johnston Fiss Insurance
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break and Midmorning Stretch
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | CE: Pediatric Dental Trauma and Other Challenges in the Dental Office – Presented by Dr. John Fales
A review of current pediatric dental trauma care and related topics. Kids will be kids, and they will find new and interesting ways to injure their mouths. What we do to treat and manage these injuries in the pediatric dental office changes constantly. The course attendee will learn what is new and effective for various trauma situations, as well as child and parent management in the traumatic injury situation.
12:30 PM | Meeting Concludes