Our Exhibit Hall opens with an energetic reception on Thursday night. Have a drink and enjoy a bite while mingling with the exhibitors and sponsors that make our meeting possible. Make sure to stay for door prize drawings and a cash giveaway!

Meet up with your friends, colleagues and business partners at our hospitality tent on the Ritz’s North Beach on Friday and Saturday. Stop by for complimentary items from our sponsors and the GDA. It’s right next to the beach bar!

This is your rallying point to start your time at the Convention with energy, and where you can meet colleagues and business partners, be inspired by our keynote speaker and recognized your colleagues who are being presented prestigious GDA awards.

Children’s Program and Breakfast (ages 5-12)
We are offering a children's program and breakfast so parents can enjoy the kick-off breakfast/keynote presentation on their own. This event is only available for children from 5-12 years old.
Cost: $50 per child (not included in conference registration fee)

Movie Night (ages 5-12)
We will have a supervised movie night with snacks for the younger kids (ages 5–12) on Saturday night so adults and teens can enjoy the GDA Lounge.  More details to come.
Cost: Included with registration.
Please note: Reservations are required for this event to ensure the proper number of chaperones.

Be sure to stop by and visit our exhibit hall. 

Exhibitor listing

Back by popular demand! Happy hour is in the Exhibit Hall on Friday from 4 – 6 pm. We’ll draw for door prizes. Take advantage of this extra time to network and socialize with your colleagues!

On Friday, we invite new dentists, new GDA members and first-time convention attendees to get to know some of your colleagues, GDA officers and GDA staff over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. If you fit into one of these categories, we hope you'll  join us.

We kick off our Saturday Night Celebration with family-friendly activities such as face painting and more. Grab a bite from the dinner buffet from 5:30–6:30 p.m. while you enjoy the activities.

At 8 p.m., we will have a supervised movie night with snacks for the younger kids (ages 5–12) so adults and teens can enjoy the GDA Lounge. Put your dancing shoes on and grab a cocktail and enjoy the activities.

Please note: All attendees for the Saturday Night Celebration must be registered for the GDA Convention as attendees or guests.

Calling All Tennis Enthusiasts

Join us for a round robin tournament Saturday morning at the Ritz Carlton tennis courts. This prestigious tennis facility features four clay tennis courts with state-of-the-art hydro-cool technology that keeps the courts play-ready. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join in, but players should be at least 13 years of age. Balls and water will be provided, and cash prizes will be awarded!

Invite Your Friends and Support the PAC

Come tee off at the Golf Club of Amelia Island to support dentistry under the Gold Dome! Have fun with your colleagues, play for a chance to win cash prizes and raise money for the Georgia Dental Association Political Action Committee (GDAPAC). Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Buy a few mulligans and join the fun!


Support the GDA Foundation with a Fun Run on the Beach

Join us at 8 am Saturday morning for a fun run/walk on the beach benefiting the GDA Foundation for Oral Health (more details to come).

All CE included with registration!

You don't have to choose between vacation and CE... Meet us for CE at the beach!
2021 is a license renewal year and your GDA is providing more than 40 hours of CE covering all required areas for licensure! 

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