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SAID Conference

Date

June 7, 2023

Time

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Link

https://www.thesaidonline.org/conference-2023

Location

In Person

SAID is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the unique needs of Indigenous dentists,
while also increasing the number of Indigenous dentists in the United States.

June 7-10, 2023
Omaha, NE
Creighton University School of Dentistry

The Society of American Indian Dentists will gather at the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE on June 7-10, 2023 for our 2023 conference. We have an exciting few days planned including a full-day, pre-dental workshop on Wednesday, June 7 just before our welcome reception on Wednesday evening at the Creighton University School of Dentistry Alumni Gallery. We will open with hors d’oeuvres and a local cultural experience.

At least 12 hours of continuing education, and outreach opportunities are scheduled. Remember to pack your sneakers for our annual fun run/walk through the beautiful Creighton University campus. Our annual conference banquet will be held at the Omaha Design Center where we will honor graduating students, as well as student and professional award recipients. Be sure to prepare your taste buds for our banquet meal prepared by local Indigenous chef Anthony Warrior of Warrior’s Palate.

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