The New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session would appreciate your patronage of the listed hotels. Special discounted rates have been negotiated for Conference attendees and the conference benefits from your patronage. These hotels provide complimentary meeting space and other amenities for the program in exchange for attendee usage of sleeping rooms. This arrangement enables us to keep program fees at reasonable rates while providing quality education for the dental team. When making your reservations, please mention this Conference in order to receive the group discounted room rates. Hotels are listed below. Hotel reservation deadlines are listed. After these dates, the Conference room blocks will be released and reservations will be made on a space-available basis only. Don't wait -- reserve your room now.
There are numerous indoor and outdoor parking lots close to the Convention Center, including one adjacent to the Center. Those who use nearby hotel parking have an easy walk.
Parking near the New Orleans Convention Center is available at the Fulton Street Garage, 901 Convention Center Boulevard, and at the Riverwalk, 800 Convention Center Boulevard. The Convention Center has no parking of its own.
Park only in legal spaces (more than 20 feet from any curb) on surrounding city streets or you may be ticketed and towed!
Shuttles or taxis are often available from hotels in the area. Please check with the concierge of your hotel.
New Orleans Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Streetcar Lines (St. Charles, Canal, & Riverfront) Fares $1.25 (Exact Change)
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Directions to New Orleans Convention Center
General Directions from the Airport
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Take I-10 East to the West Bank/Highway 90 exit (do not continue on I-10 to Slidell).
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Stay in the right lane and exit right at Tchoupitoulas/South Peters Street. This is the last exit before crossing the bridge!
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On ground level, stay in the left lane and go to the fourth stop, which is Convention Center Boulevard. You will see the Convention Center Expansion in front of you.
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Turn left on Convention Center Boulevard. The Convention Center is on your right at 900 Convention Center Boulevard. Our meeting will be in Hall A.
New Orleans Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Guest Policy
A registered dentist's spouse, family members under age 18, and guests/spouses other than a registered dentist's do not pay a registration fee, but must be registered to attend the meeting. NO STROLLERS are allowed in the Exhibit Hall. All guests must wear an identification badge at all times.
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Accreditation For Continuing Education
The New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session provides one hour of credit for each hour of lecture.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new method of providing continuing education credit.
For Louisiana dentists, hygienists and technicians: At the conclusion of each session, a unique code will be announced that corresponds to that specific course. You will record that code on your continuing education form. The unique code number will verify attendance and serve as your CE credit.
For attendees from other states: During the conference, a conference official may be able to sign and stamp the code number on a continuing education sheet, which is available upon request from the room monitor. Please refer any additional requests to the CE desk, which will be located at the Registration Desk. After the conclusion of the Conference, NO other verification of attendance will be available. Upon request, the listing of course code numbers will be furnished to your state board.
For AGD members, a special form may be picked up from the Room Monitor at the conclusion of the lecture or go to the Registration Area. The form should be mailed to:
Dental Education Service Assistant
Academy of General Dentistry
211 E. Chicago Ave, Ste. #900
Chicago, IL 60611
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Message Center
The message center will be located in the registration area. Please ask for assistance at the information desk.
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Emergency Medical Services
New Orleans Convention Center
The Convention Center has an on-site registered, ACLS-certified nurse stationed in permanent Medical Rooms located in Lobby B, Lobby E, and Lobby H, during move-in, move-out, and event hours. Medical facilities are clearly identified with visual and braille signs. Outside each room is an emergency phone directly connected to the Public Safety Department.
TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY:
- PICK UP THE RED EMERGENCY TELEPHONE IN ANY TELEPHONE BANK;
- DIAL 1911 OR 3040 FROM ANY NON-COIN OPERATED TELEPHONE;
- CONTACT YOUR EVENT COORDINATOR VIA YOUR SHOW RADIO;
- USE THE TELEPHONE IN THE GREEN BOX OUTSIDE THE MEDICAL ROOMS IN LOBBY B, LOBBY E, OR LOBBY H.
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Visitors with Disabilities
The New Orleans Convention Center provides service ramps to entrances and elevated areas, an array of passenger elevators, restroom facilities for the disabled, brailled instructions/directions at strategic locations throughout the building and a full complement of pay phones located at each level of the facility with (TDD) hearing-impaired functions. Wheelchairs also are available upon request.
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Audiotape Sales
