Sunday, March 17                    

Monday, March 18    

Come visit us at the ADEA Showcase, booth #1119, in the Exhibit Hall, on Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18. Learn more about ADEA membership and resources, including ADEA meetings and professional development opportunities, upcoming webinars, publications, the ADEAGies Foundation and more!

Stop by Journal of Dental Education “Office Hours” in the ADEA Showcase, Booth #1119, to learn more from editors and staff about commentaries, interest papers and the submission process: 

• Nadeem Karimbux, D.M.D., M.M.Sc., Editor, JDE
  Sunday, March 17, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
• Lynn Whittaker, Ph.D., Executive Managing Editor, JDE
  Sunday, March 17, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Marita Inglehart, Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. habil., Associate Editor, JDE
  Monday, March 18, Noon – 2:00 p.m. 

ADEA Headshot Café 
Get your FREE professional headshot during #ADEA2019! Thanks to LinkedIn and Facebook, everyone has a public face. Make your first impression a powerful one with the ADEA Headshot Café.

Visit the ADEA Showcase, booth #1119 in the Exhibit Hall, on Sunday, March 17, from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Monday, March 18, from 10:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to get your free headshot. Our onsite photographer and makeup artists are there to help you put your best face forward! 

Quick tips to prepare for your headshot: 
Wear neutrals, stay away from patterns, keep accessories simple, relax and smile. 

Enhance your professional digital identity with the ADEA Social Media + Digital Tools Lab!

What would you find if you Googled yourself? Chances are, you would either be pleasantly or not so pleasantly surprised. Our onsite experts are available during #ADEA2019 to review your existing digital profile and help you enhance it. Participate in 20-minute sessions available throughout the day.

Topics include:

• 280 Characters or Less: Using Twitter to Tell a Dental School’s Story
  Hear how Dr. John Valenza, Dean, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD), uses Twitter to engage followers and tell UTSD’s story online.
• From 0 to 100: Building Your Personal Website
  Whether you’re considering building a new website or redoing your current one, you’re faced with some basic, but important decisions. Get guidance on everything from deciding what type of website you need to suggested enhancements to take your site to the next level.
• Improve Your Professional Brand Using Social Media 
  Google is the first place people go to learn about you. What does a quick search reveal about your story? Discover opportunities to enhance your digital identity through online thought leadership, professional profiles, connections and more.
• Livestreaming Bootcamp
  Learn how to make education more interactive, educational and accessible through use of video and social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Master LinkedIn to Build Your Professional Brand
  LinkedIn—a content hub and personal branding powerhouse—has become a vital virtual business card, portfolio and online networking space for dental educators. Learn how to enhance your professional brand and voice.
• Using Social Media as a Dental Professional
  Whether you’re a student or early- to mid-career faculty, taking control of your academic profile is important. Learn how to effectively use social media and digital tools to put your best foot forward online.

Stop by booth #1103 during Exhibit Hall hours to participate in a mini-session or sign up at the booth for a free one-on-one coaching session with our onsite experts!

In-app Exclusive: Play ADEA Quest! 

Download the ADEA LIVE mobile app and play ADEA Quest - a FUN, interactive and informative in-app game during #ADEA2019! Once onsite in Chicago, select “ADEA Quest” in the 2019 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition mobile app to get started.

Visit with participating exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall on March 17 and 18 to unlock a series of in-app questions by scanning each booth's unique QR code. Accumulate 2,019 points to qualify for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Winners will be announced on the in-app Leader Board and prizes will be drawn live from the ADEA Showcase, Booth #1119 in the Exhibit Hall, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time on Sunday March 17 and 1:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, March 18. Good luck!

Educational Research Posters presentations address problems or issues in dental or allied dental education.

At the ADEA TechExpo, see the latest technology applications developed specifically for dental education by your colleagues. It’s a close-up, hands-on experience. Walk around and interact with new technology, share ideas and discuss exciting innovations with the presenters. The ADEA TechExpo is interesting whether you’re on the cutting edge or catching up with technology.