My Kind of Town...Chicago Is!
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Dr. Joe Castellano AAPD President My Kind of Town...Chicago Is! AAPD 2019 is a little over four months away and this year’s Our Scientific Program Committee has once again outdone meeting will be held in the AAPD headquarter’s backyard of Chi- themselves and have created an unbelievable line-up of speakers cago. It will be a homecoming of sorts. Chicago is truly one of my and topics. A few notable sessions and presenters include Aesthetics favorite cities. It is a city rich in history with unlimited things to see (Rick Chaet and Tim Wright), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Cristina and explore. To help you get better acquainted with “Chi-Town,” Perez), Sedation (Steven Ganzberg), and the 2019 Dental Benefits here are a few fun facts. Symposium. Many thanks to the committee for all their hard work! Located on Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is among the The Sunstar Welcome Reception will be on Friday, at the Mu- largest cities in the U.S. It is famous for its architecture, and its sky- seum of Science and Industry. The Welcome Reception has become line is punctuated by skyscrapers such as the John Hancock Center, one of the most anticipated social events of the Annual Session. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also With bands, activities, other entertainment and food, this year’s is renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, sure to be one of the best. The Museum of Science and Industry the Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum, and the has something for everyone. There are many interactive exhibits Shedd Aquarium to name a few. The Magnificent Mile, Millennium that both adults and children will enjoy. Walk through a 40-foot Park, and Navy Pier are also popular must-see tourist destinations. water vapor tornado, visit the famous U-505 German submarine, explore a full-size replica coal mine, or test your skills in a fighter Chicago was the second most visited city in the United States jet flight simulator. A world class museum that is one of Chicago’s with 55 million domestic and international visitors in 2017. The city finest, is ours for the night! I’d like to thank Sunstar Americas, Inc., has had several nicknames throughout its history such as the Windy for their continued support of the event. City, Second City, and the City of the Big Shoulders, referring to its numerous towers and skyscrapers, and my favorite… Chi-Town. Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, the AAPD’s Foundation, will have their Gala at the Art Institute of Chicago. As always, it will be With the beauty of the Lake Michigan waterfront, the elegance a beautiful evening of food, drink, and camaraderie, all in support and excitement of downtown Chicago, and that touch of urban of the dedicated mission of the AAPD Foundation – providing influence, AAPD 2019 will be a meeting to remember. Dental Homes for children. So, what’s is in store for everyone attending AAPD 2019? The President’s Farewell Dinner will be an amazing and unique AAPD 2019 will be held at the Hilton Chicago. This magnifi- experience. Urban street melds with pop art in an homage to color cent hotel, and once temporary home to the legendary Elizabeth and form. Held in a spectacularly renovated, pre-Chicago Fire Taylor, will serve as the meeting venue as well as the headquarter building, this former manufacturing facility has Chicago swagger hotel. There will also be several other wonderful hotels in close that combines modern design and industrial elegance. Together, we proximity. will celebrate the year’s completion, and the many successes of our organization and members. Come for a night of spectacular food, The Annual Session will begin on Thursday, with our Precon- wine, and company and feel the urban renewal that comes from ference course, Speak Up for Patient Health: Critical Conversations on Con- being in one of Chicago’s hottest new landmarks. troversial Issues. This interactive session offers practical advice from top content experts on how to hold effective conversations on such I am really excited about this year’s Annual Session—meet- difficult topics as overweight/obesity, eating disorders, substance ing up with old friends, enjoying some great food and venues, and use, transgender issues, sexual practices, pregnancy and STIs. attending our world-class continuing education. A special thank you to the local arrangement co-chairs David Avenetti and Claire The opening ceremony keynote speaker features retired Colonel Garcia, as well as AAPD’s incredible meetings team for all their Nicole Malachowski, the first female pilot of the elite Air Force hard work in planning and organizing our meeting. Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration Team. Her story will help you harness the “Headwinds of Change” and is one that you will not I personally invite each of you to attend AAPD 2019 and experi- want to miss. ence all our meeting and Chicago have to offer. 4 January PDT 2019 | A Message from your President .