Clayton Christensen is DTA's Opening Speaker at the July 22 - 25 Annual Meeting. Hear this distinguished Harvard Business School professor, founder of multiple companies and co-author of 5 books address the "Signals of Change" meeting theme.

His research and teachings center on managing innovation and creating new growth markets which can help you meet the challenges of our rapidly changing market.

Plus, make your La Costa reservation by calling 800.854.5000 ASAP! La Costa Resort's rooms are going quickly. See our main Annual Meeting page for lots of info and links to the educational agenda, networking activities and how to REGISTER NOW!

DTA members receive discounts on purchases of market data products from
Strategic Dental Marketing.

California State Board of Pharmacy has voted to delay any implementation of new pedigree requirements. Read background information and get a direct link to the California Board's report in our Regulatory section.

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation News: DTAF has received a Video Testimonial from Dr. Terry Batliner of the University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine, and Anne Smith of Evolve Communications in appreciation of DTAF's grant award for the Public Service Announcement campaign, "Una Boca Saludable". Click here to view the video (6.6 MB). DTAF and the American Dental Association (ADA) will host the Second Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Promising Practices Symposium on June 12-14 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, IL. All those interested in enhancing their programs and sharing ideas with their counterparts nationwide are cordially invited. There is NO CHARGE for the symposium because of DTAF's sponsorship. Space is limited, and registration ends Friday, May 23. More information and links to registration can be found on our DTAF page.

On-line version of Introduction to Dental Learning is available! DTA’s popular 17 module training series – Introduction to Dental Learning – is now available on-line! Replacing the computer disk version, the on-line training tool is available to DTA members exclusively. Members will purchase training licenses for their employees who can use the valuable tool at anytime. Testing is included in the subscription and members can monitor the progress of employees using the training tool. Watch this short video that gives more information, and visit www.dtatraining.com to sign up now.

DTA has developed a Position Paper on Dental Meetings, which came about after a great deal of study of US dental meetings. Beginning with a 2005 survey of US dentists’ opinions about trade shows and followed by creation of a special DTA Task Force on Trade Shows, DTA has focused its efforts on finding ways to improve the trade show experience for dentists and for the trade. The Position Paper on Dental Meetings contains guidelines for what the trade considers a successful exhibition and dental meeting. Read about the process and the position paper itself.

DTA Large Equipment Sales Reports for First Quarter 2008 Improved!

Additional Market Data Reports for Dental Consumables
DTA Members may receive reports with market share information on a state-wide or even by a 3-digit zip code basis.

2008 Dental Laboratory Report now available!

FDA Quality System Training is a 10 CD set of regulatory training for just $445 for DTA members. Topics include Production, Process and Equipment Control, Corrective and Preventive Actions and FDA Export Certificates.