The Dental Technicians International Association is hosting its 2nd Annual Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada from June 20-21, 2008. The Theme for the 2008 Workshop is, “Inspiring Passion”. At the 2007 Conference, there was a general consensus that not enough is being done to encourage young people to enter the profession, to pursue education in the field of dental technology, and to maintain the new talent that comes in. The goal of this conference is to raise the level of passion for the industry amongst attendees (lab owners, students, educators, technicians, and industry professionals alike) in order to infuse new life and energy into the industry.
The DTIA Conference Committee is currently seeking presenters to speak on topics that fit within the following streams:
Technical Topics - Focus on new innovations, technology, and the latest developments in the industry and how these developments benefit the field of dental technology. Product sales presentations or demonstrations must be interactive in nature, and involve the audience at least 30% of the time.
Leadership and Communication - This stream can encompass business leadership, management techniques, communication skills, sales techniques, Human Resource Management topics such as evaluations, training and development opportunities or presentations on how companies turned around their profits through exceptional leadership and communication.
Business Development - With the Four Pillars of Strength in mind, this stream should focus on strategies and techniques to build and strengthen one's business, whether it is a lab or a manufacturer. Strategies to assist newer DTs in building their skill base so they can work towards lab management, lab ownership, or some other career may also be included in this stream.
We are looking for facilitators who can provide collaborative, interactive workshops focused on problem-solving. Facilitators must have significant experience in the stream of presentations to which they are submitting, and must be able to share company examples and success stories with the delegates. Proposals are being accepted for 30 minute, 45 minute, and 60 minute presentations. Presenters must be able to provide detailed information on their planned sessions well in advance of the conference for promotional purposes and be willing and able to speak with media about their particular area of expertise. All conference presenters will have status as a member of the Conference Faculty.
Presenters must
- Be a current member in good standing of the DTIA.
- Provide a detailed proposal that is clear, concise and well-referenced
- Be able to provide detailed information on their session, including handouts well in advance (3 months) of the conference for promotional purposes
- Be willing to provide program content for use in attracting the media and be available for media interviews to help promote the conference and their particular seminars
- Provide a workshop or seminar that is collaborative, interactive and focused on problem solving, versus a lecture-style presentation
If this sounds like you, and you can provide a session specific to the needs of this year's conference theme and format, we welcome your submission!
To submit your name and topic for consideration, please complete the attached form and return by fax: 905-991-1590 or email (editor@smilescience.com). The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2007.
Review Process
A Program Committee will review the submissions. Submissions must be received by December 15, 2007. Individuals will be emailed a receipt of submission when the proposal is received. Note: if you email your submission and do not receive a confirmation of receipt of your proposal, please consider that it was not received and call to confirm. You will be notified of the committee's final decisions by February 15, 2008.
Criteria
Each submission received will be rated out of a score of 15 against the following criteria:
Content (3 points) - how well your presentation fits with the theme of the conference 'Inspiring Passion' and specifically with the stream in which you have chosen to present.
Interaction (4 points) - how you plan to make the session interactive and engage the audience; whether the session is 'facilitated' versus 'presented'; types of activities you will use; whether the session takes a 'problem-solving' approach.
Excitement, Fun and Inspiration (4 points) - how you plan to facilitate your session in an exciting and fun way and leave the delegates inspired.
Experience of Presenter (4 points) - your speaking experience; where you have presented; how dynamic your presentations are; your references; your professional experience relating to the stream of presentations to which you are submitting.
Click Here to Download the Application Form
How To Apply
All proposals must be received by December 15, 2007
- By Email: If submitting electronically, please submit all aspects of your proposal (application form, biography, etc.), except for the photo, as ONE document and include your name and presentation title on the header of each page. Please use your name in the title of the document. Email to: editor(at)smilescience.com. Note: you will receive a receipt by email when your submission is received. If you do not receive a receipt please email or call to ensure that your submission was received.
- By Fax: Submissions can by faxed to 905-991-1590.
- By Mail or Courier: Submissions can be mailed or couriered c/o Smile Science Leadership Institute, 24 Emerick Avenue, Fort Erie, Ontario. L2A 4W3. Attention: DTIA Conference Committee.
A receipt will be either emailed or faxed to you when your proposal is received. You will be notified of the program committee's decisions by February 15, 2008.
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