Special Features

New Member Reception (Wednesday)
This is for new members of the RWISO association. Get to know the leaders of the organization and make some new friends prior to the start of the conference. This event is by invitation only.

Welcome Reception (Thursday)
This reception is immediately following the end of the first day of sessions. It allows all attendees a chance to socialize and unwind before heading out to dinner on your own. Additional tickets for companions are available for purchase.

Gala (Saturday)
This marks the official close of the RWISO conference. The plans for the evening include a cocktail reception, wonderfully prepared dinner and dancing. Tickets for the Gala are included with most registrations. Additional tickets for companions are available for purchase.

General Information

Conference Concierge
During the conference we will have a local representative available onsite to assist our attendees with sightseeing tours, dining reservations and travel. You are encouraged to use this complimentary service.

Table Clinic and Poster Contest
RWISO members have the opportunity to present a Table Clinic or Poster to be displayed during the conference. The winner of the best presentation will receive free conference registration to the 2011 annual meeting. In case of a tie, the free registration will be shared equally. Table Clinics and Posters will be displayed each day of the conference. Individuals are responsible for transporting and set-up of their own display. Please visit the RWISO website to apply.

Exhibitors and Sponsors
Each year RWISO is fortunate to have many quality Exhibitors and Sponsors who participate in the conference. In part, thanks to their contributions, we are able to keep the cost of our conferences affordable for our attendees. Exhibitors and Sponsors receive some tangible benefits from participation, but the biggest benefit is recognition. Please do your part to thank these companies for their participation. At each of the various events these companies will be recognized with signage as well as listed in the conference program guide.

Saturday Sponsor
The third day of the conference is being sponsored in part by Ormco. This sponsorship has enabled us to keep the registration fees as low as possible.

Conference Program
CLICK HERE to view the tentative Conference Program.

Membership
Membership in RWISO is open to anyone who has graduated from an approved Roth Williams Course. Membership allows your certain benefits. Among them is a discounted registration fee to the Annual Conference. For more information on how to become an RWISO member, please visit www.rwiso.org.

Conference DVD's
Each of the speaker presentations will be recorded onto a DVD format in multiple languages. Conference DVD's are available for purchase in advance or onsite.

CE Credit
RWISO is an approved Continuing Education Provider through the Dental Board of California. RWISO will offer one unit of credit per hour of instruction. CE Credit form will be distributed at the conference.

Translators
We encourage speakers from all over the world to participate in our conference. The majority of the sessions are given in English. However, each region does take responsibility for bringing their own translators to the conference. Translation is planned for the following languages: Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean.

Policies
RWISO has certain policies regarding the conference. These policies are strictly adhered too.

• Distribution of Literature
  No company is allowed to distribute their product and/or service literature for general consumption. The two exceptions to this are distribution in their exhibit space and/or as a benefit of their paid sponsorship.
• Refunds, Cancellations, and No Shows
  An attendee can cancel their registration for a full refund up to August 20, 2010. All cancellations must be in writing and postmarked by that date. Any cancellation made after August 20th is subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No registration refunds or cancellations will be accepted after September 5, 2010 or for a conference No Show.
• Individual Recording
  Recording presentations without speaker permission via any personal recording device is not allowed.

Important Dates & Deadlines

August
    8 Early Bird Registration Deadline
    20 Last day to cancel registration for a full refund
    25 Table Clinic and Poster Deadline
    22 Hotel Rooming Deadline

September
    5 Advance Registration Rate Deadline
    5 Last day to cancel registration for partial refund
    23-25 RWISO Conference