Flight arrangements can be made through B & B Travel AgencyAsk for Jerry and make sure you identify yourself as a member of the Georgia Dental Society. Please call 1-800-241-0702. 

 2008 - 71st Georgia Dental Society Summer Meeting

Join The Georgia Dental Society in Myrtle Beach for an educational experience that will fulfill your zest for knowledge. The Society is proud to present opportunities to enrich your practical knowledge in dentistry by offering courses in endodontics, a hands on restorative work shop, a hands on laser extravaganza, CAD/CAM dentistry, digital radiography, Pediatric pathology, fluoride varnishes and treating the pregnant patient. We are proud to present to you, the first time ever, a claims resolution workshop with ACS, AVESIS and DORAL. This workshop will help you and your office staff, resolve problems with the above entities. Courses for your staff will also include conventional versus digital x-rays and communication skills for the front and back office.

While you are there take the time to enjoy miles of beach, a multitude of area golf courses, shopping opportunities, and entertainment for all ages. For the golfers, our president extends an invitation for you to participate in the Presidents Challenge Cup testing your skills against his on the golf course.

Dates: June 18-22 Location: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort 10000 Beach Club Drive Myrtle Beach S.C. 29582 1-843-449-5000 www.hilton.com Reservations: Toll Free: 1-800-HILTONS Ask for the GDS group rates Room Rates: King And Doubles: $219/night plus applicable taxes Two Bedroom Condos: $329/night plus taxes

PROVIDER ASSISTANCE MEETINGS

Avesis will be in attendance at the Georgia Dental Society summer meeting in Myrtle Beach June 18 – 22, 2008 offering scheduled meetings for one-on-one assistance. Please remember that you may also contact Avesis at anytime to request provider assistance either by telephone or in your office. You will be able to request help topics such as:

  • Claims

  • Eligibility

  • Prior Authorization Requests

  • Website Navigation

  • Provider Credentialing

  • General Program Overview

Prior to each meeting we ask that you identify your areas of concern and an agenda specific to your issues will be created by Avesis provider services representatives and sent out to you. To schedule, please contact Kayandra David at (800) 522 – 0258, ext. 290.

95TH National Dental Association Convention

July 25-30, 2008 - Marriott Detroit at the Renaissance Center - Detroit, Michigan

 16th Annual Dr. J. E. Carter Fall Meeting

October 10 through 12, 2008  - Location: Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites (River walk) Two Tenth Street Augusta Georgia 30901  Room Rates: $129 + Tax/night Reservations: (706) 722-8900 toll free: (800) 868-5354 Reservations must be made by 19 September 2008 

Law Day at the Capitol

February 11, 2009 - GDA Alliance, GDA Northern District and the Georgia Dental Society - Location TBA

72nd Annual Georgia Dental Society Summer Meeting

June 17-21, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun