Gen. Chairman, APDC 2011

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it’s really a great honor and pleasure for me to invite you to the 33RD ASIA PACIFIC DENTAL CONGRESS 2011 here in MANILA, PHILIPPINES. This will be held at the PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (PICC), Manila on 1 to 6 May 2011. The Theme of the Congress is “ADVANCING THE PINNACLES OF DENTAL CARE.”

The Annual Congress of Asia Pacific Dental Federation is a most important event in the dental calendar of the Asia Pacific Region. In each congress the countries in Asia Pacific Region take this as a welcome opportunity to share their expertise in the Continuing Education and Scientific Programs to be presented. The affair will showcase the latest in dental materials and technology through the various trade and commercial exhibitors. These activities will indeed contribute to the progress and development of dentistry in the Asia Pacific Region that will help improve the promotion of Oral Health, prevention of oral diseases and the clinical intervention brought about by oral diseases.

The Local Organizing Committee is really working very hard to make sure that this important event will provide the delegates, accompanying persons and guests, a wholesome and intellectually profitable program of activities, develop better friendship, goodwill and understanding among ourselves in this dental community. The Social Programs, Pre-Golf Tournament, and prepared Tours of interesting places will enable the participants and guests to enjoy the culture and tradition of the Philippines from antiquity to modern times.

We hope that our colleagues will take time out from their busy schedule and take this wonderful opportunity of continuing education, and to experience and feel the well-known warmth, friendliness and hospitality of the Filipino people, with the postscript that you will leave manila full of unforgettable experiences and fond memories.

Mabuhay and welcome to the Philippines!

HERMOGENES P. VILLAREAL, D.M.D.
General Chairman
33RD APDC 2011

Pre-Registration

Registration will not be processed or confirmed until payment in full is officially received. All payments are to be made in US dollars by cheque, bank draft or credit card.

On-site Registration

Registration is done upon arrival at the venue and purchase of tickets for the social programs, tours and other amenities is subject to availability. Payments may be made in cash or credit card.

Entitlements

The registration fee entitles the registered participant to the following:

• Access to all lectures in the Scientific Program,
• Dental Trade Exhibition, Opening Ceremony,
• Welcome Reception and Award Presentation and Closing Ceremony
• Receive a set of Congress documents (Offiical Program Booklet and Dental Trade Exhibition Catalogue), Congress bag, Congress badge and Certificate of Attendance
• Receive purchased ticket(s) of social events
• Free gift(s)

An Accompanying Person is defined as spouse or partner of full paid participant and is entitled to:

• Access to Dental Trade Exhibition, Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception and Award Presentation, and Closing Ceremony
• Receive a Congress badge
• Free gift(s)
• Option: May attend all social programs but at own expense

Acknowledgement of Registration

The participant’s registration and payment will be acknowledged in writing with the confirmation of their requirements in the registration form. This serves as the official receipt which should be presented at the registration counter for validation. Details of registration hours will be included in the acknowledgement letter.

Changes and Cancellations

Any change or cancellation must be received in full and in writing. No change requested by telephone will be entertained. All bank service charges will be deducted from the refunded amounts. All refunds will be made in 30 days after the Congress, for administrative reasons. Participants are advised to keep a copy of the reegistration form. Refunds for cancellations of registration will only be made sugbject to the following deadline and charges.

Note: Registration Fee may have 50% refund on or before, and is forfeited after, February 1, 2011