Connect4Success – June 22-24, 2023

Margaritaville Lake Resort is located at 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach MO 65065 (off State Road KK). For reservations, call 800-826-8272 (state you are with the MDA) or reserve online.

The room reservation deadline was May 24. You still can call or click the button below to inquire about reservations, but room availability is not guaranteed. Rooms may only come available in case of a cancellation.  

Online Reservations

Guest rooms available have two beds and most have a patio or balcony. Room amenities include flat screen cable HDTV, refrigerator, high-speed Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio. Room rate is $181 plus tax, per night. Other room types and sizes may be available; inquire with the resort directly. Check in 4pm, check out 11am. Extend your stay and the special group rate will apply two days before and after the official meeting dates, based on availability. A resort fee of $10 per room, per night is automatically added to each guest room account and includes the following resort services: In-room wireless high-speed internet, coffee service/refrigerator in room, shuttle service to and from The Oaks golf course, discounts for the Jolly Mon Indoor Waterpark and Tropic Island Cruise, and the use of Fins Up! Fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, boat launch and trailer parking.

About Registering

• There are 2 ways to register for Connect4Success: online registration or download the fillable PDF form, complete and return to the MDA. Online registration will close June 18. A $50 cancellation fee per registration will be charged through June 18, 2023; no refunds after this date (Request for a refund/cancellation must be emailed to Mandy Lewis). All onsite registrations at Margaritaville Lake Resort are an additional $25 fee.
• The online registration will allow you to add multiple registrants, guests and children, and pay at the end. If completing the PDF form, there should be one registration per person, except Guest/Child information. In this case, you may register your guest/child(ren) on the same form if they are participating in free events and/or purchasing a Guest Meal Only Option. If your guest is attending CE courses, they must complete a separate registration form. There is no registration fee for guests/child(ren), but there is a fee for the Guest Meal Only Option (see below, under Special Events & Meals). 
• Some CE has limited availability; please note this when registering: Establish Your Foundation: Surgical Extractions with Simultaneous Bone Grafting (Lecture + Hands On). There is an additional $75 Fee and course limited to 30 registrants; must also attend Friday afternoon course. Both Vendor CE options (Breakfast Club and Lunch Bunch) are free, but have limited capacity; you must register to attend. 

• Registration fees for dentists and dental team members include all courses, meals and most events.
• The Salt & Lime Reception (Thu) is free to all registrants (guests and children), but we do ask you to indicate if you/guest/children will be attending or not to assist the MDA in planning.
• The New Dentist Hangout (Thu) is free to adult registrants and a guest BUT the primary (dentist) registrant must have graduated from dental school 10 years ago or fewer.
• The ReConnect Reception (Fri) is free to all registrants (guests and children). Because you're already, and because you won't want to miss it, we already plan to see you there and do not ask for an RSVP to attend.  
• A Guest Meal Only Option is available to purchase for adults and children who do not register to attend CE, but do attend the meeting as a guest. This meal option includes 2 Receptions w/drink tickets (Salt & Lime + ReConnect), 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and All Breaks. Adults $65, Children (ages 9-18) $30, 8 and under FREE.

 

Event Descriptions

Salt & Lime Welcome Reception & Exhibits Preview
For guests arriving Thursday evening, you're invited to join us from 5:30p-7:30p in the Exhibit Hall for a “Salt and Lime” welcome reception and exhibits preview. Enjoy drinks, snacks and sweet treats (for the kids and kids at heart—families welcome). Attendees can meet and greet one another while spending time with exhibitors before CE begins the next day.

New Dentist Hangout 
The MDA New Dentist Committee invites all new dentist attendees to drop by and hang out together Thursday, June 22 at 7:30p (immediately after Salt and Lime Reception). We’ll have some light snacks and beverages and play a few games for prizes. This event is at Margaritaville’s Frank and Lola’s where there’s shuffleboard and pool tables. Sponsored by National Dentex Labs

ReConnect Reception 
End a great day of CE at the ReConnect Reception! This year we’ve moved it outside to JB’s Deck, and it’s Tropical Style, so don’t forget your Hawaiian shirt and flip flops! From 4:30p-6p, attendees can relax while enjoying beverages and appetizers among the camaraderie of peers and exhibitors. This is also where we’ll announce the final Connect4Cash Foundation Raffle winners! Sponsored by MDIS

Same Big Cash Payouts, Same Suspense & Fun, New Interactive Format. Everyone’s favorite fundraiser is back for its sixth year, but this time we’ve made it easier to play and more interactive for all. Our new platform allows for some friendly banter between players, a chance to view vendor consolation prizes, easier sharing with others and real-time updates. Plus, you have a variety of payment methods. Help support your MDA Foundation and buy a ticket to participate in this exciting reverse countdown raffle where the last person standing wins $1,500 (or more) in cash and the title of Grand Champion. All tickets must be purchased on the platform, click the button below. 

Purchase Ticket Here

The 2023 MDA House of Delegates will be Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1pm at Margaritaville Lake Resort in conjunction with Connect4Success. Visit the House page for specific information related to that meeting. Click button for schedule.

House of Delegates Schedule