I am delighted to invite you to the 34th Australian Dental Congress to be held in Brisbane from the 30^th March to the 3^rd of April, 2011.

The theme of the Congress, “Back to the Future: Now and Tomorrow”, will appeal to all in the dental profession as it will relate to day to day practice and it will be held in the magnificent Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In addition, the supporting scientific sessions will draw on a diverse range of presenters who will expand on the main themes with specialist and general practitioner perspectives adding to the keynote speakers, who are experts in prosthodontics, endodontics and dental erosion.  The Congress will include a special segment supported by the FDI World Dental Federation.

The Australian Dental Association will again stage a Dental Exhibition in conjunction with the Congress and this promises to be one of the biggest and best held in Brisbane.  There has not been an Australian Dental Congress in Brisbane since 2001 and dental companies are keen to display their expertise and large range of dental equipment and materials to the profession.

No Australian Dental Congress would be complete without a comprehensive social programme and Brisbane will showcase the delights of Queensland hospitality starting with the Welcome Reception through to the Congress Dinner and beyond.

I take this opportunity to thank the Congress Chairman, Derek Lewis and the rest of the Local Organising Committee for all their dedication and hard work in planning this Congress.

I urge you to join us and hope you enjoy this challenging and stimulating Congress!

Neil D Hewson, Federal President ADA Inc.