Rock’n'Rolling at the Offsite Event

NADP Conference made an excursion to the Experience Music Project.  Touring through some of the history of the Seattle and Northwest music scene provided the backdrop to a fun experience for attendees.  The museum-type exhibits were enhanced by a number of exhibits that provided for an experience with different musical instruments and a little training in [...]

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Peer-to-Peer Discussions Yield Innovative Ideas

This morning’s peer to peer breakfast was very well attended for such an early start.  Discussions on the dental/medical connection, technology, small business marketing, dental benefits ROI, universal healthcare, provider networks, discount dental , children’s oral health, retirement market and working with brokers were fruitful in the ideas generated.
A big issue permeating many of the discussions was [...]

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Are You Smarter Than a Dental Consultant?

One might not put the words entertaining and research statistics in the same sentence, but the break-out session covering NADP’s research offerings and activities was both fun and informative.  Modeled after the game shows Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, Jerry Berggren, playing the part of Regis [...]

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After Farmer’s Market, try Olympic Sculpture Garden

Once you’ve had your fill of the Farmer’s Market, pick up a coffee or a bowl of suro to-go, and walk north 10 minutes to the Olympic Sculpture Garden.
This free, outdoor venue is relatively new– and offers a 30-45 minute opportunity to enjoy both art and fresh air. There are plenty of places to sit [...]

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Nordstrom Flagship Store Located in Seattle!

Most people think Nordstrom started in San Francisco. Not so.
At 6th and Pike you’ll the Nordie’s Flagship store– and, of course, you’ll also find service that is second to none.
Even if you’re not buying, walking the store and watching the way staff interact with guests will remind you of the great impact that good service [...]

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World Famous Espresso Shop

Seattle and coffee go hand in hand. In this land of “a Starbuck’s on every corner”, we asked some locals where the very BEST Seattle coffee could be found. Hands down, they said it’s at Cafe Vivace.
Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of downtown Seattle, Cafe Vivace is reputed to have some of the best [...]

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Getting to and from Seattle’s Famous Farmer’s Market

Take Pine St. toward the water. You’ll know you’re going the right way if the numbered streets you cross (the Sheraton is at 6th) are getting smaller (5th, 4th, etc.).
Pine St. is a less touristy option than Pike  St. for walking down to the waterfront– and it appears to have fewer panhandlers.
Wear comfortable shoes (the walk back [...]

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Wednesday Networking Opportunities

Just in case you weren’t up for braving Seattle’s cool AM temperatures (and hilly terrain) for this morning’s “Dental Dash”, you have another unique networking opportunity.
Just opposite the registration tables are several “flip charts” on easles. Check them out– this is where you can sign up for tonight’s “Dine Around” event. Several NADP volunteers have [...]

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Driving Innovation

Our featured presenter, Scott Klososky, presented this morning to a packed room about how to foster innovation through the adoption of technology. Although his presentation only lasted for about an hour, the themes he addressed are the talk of the corridors and meeting rooms.
As he took the audience on a tour of some of [...]

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Conference Dashes to a Quick Start

It was the kind of morning you might expect in Seattle; the fog rolling in off of the bay and a light mist making it impossible to stay dry. But when it comes to the Dental Dash at the NADP Annual Conference, a small group of about 20 intrepid runners and dedicated walkers showed [...]

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