Policies

The continuing education program of the California Dental Association is planned and presented by the CDA Board of Managers to provide attendees with relative topics, speakers and presentations. Neither the content nor the use of specific products in a course should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the California Dental Association. Speakers are required to inform participants of any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations. The California Dental Association will not be responsible for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest. The California Dental Association encourages the attendee to make independent judgments as to the topics, speakers and presentations as the content of the program is not reviewed, approved or necessarily agreed upon. As such, you acknowledge that any and all actions taken by you are done so at your own risk and you further agree to hold CDA harmless from any and all liability in relation to the same. Please be advised that courses, speakers, or scheduling may change without notice.

Companies exhibiting at CDA Presents have a sponsorship opportunity to participate in the Corporate Forums. CDA has selected the speakers and topics for the sessions and paid all related expenses. The information and opinions presented are solely those of the speakers and the sponsoring companies and do not represent the opinions of, nor constitute endorsement by, the California Dental Association.

Qualified media are required check in at the on-site press room and must be approved in order to videotape or photograph at the convention. Approved media may not solicit payment from exhibitors for service. Violators of this policy will have their press passes immediately revoked and may be banned from future events.

Audiotaping, videotaping and photography are prohibited at all lectures, workshops and other meetings. Attendees are permitted to take selfies in the Exhibit Hall for the purpose of sharing their experiences, but must refrain from filming anyone in the selfie who does not grant permission. Exhibitors are permitted to videotape and photograph their own booth only. Violators of this policy will be removed from the premises and will have their registration revoked with no refund of registration fees or penalty to CDA.

Photographs, audio recordings and videos may be taken during the convention by CDA and approved media representatives. By registering for the meeting, exhibitors and attendees grant to CDA and approved media, and their respective legal representatives, agents and assigns, the irrevocable right and permission to use any such photograph, audio recording and video taken during the meeting, for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) news reporting, promotion and advertising and trade, in any medium or context now known or later developed, and to use the exhibitor’s and attendee’s name in connection therewith, without further authorization.

No other audiotaping or videotaping is permitted.

Attendee is granted permission to attend the event solely for the purpose of visiting exhibitor/sponsor booths and attending meetings and informational sessions. Attendee shall comply with all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations, rules, codes and other requirements of any local, state and federal government or political subdivision thereof, together with all rules and regulations concerning the operation of the venue, and all rules and regulations of CDA and any exhibitor/sponsor related to the use of their respective names, trademarks and materials. Attendee shall not use the venue or the program itself for any unlawful purpose, in any manner as to injure persons or property in the venue or CDA property, or in any manner objectionable to, detracting from, or out of keeping with the character of the event, including without limitation promoting any commercial enterprise or soliciting any business from other members or guests attending the program.

No exhibitor, sponsor or company staff shall behave in a manner offensive to decency or good taste in the sole judgment of CDA staff. Exhibitors/sponsors must conduct themselves in a professional manner and must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. All exhibitors, sponsors and their representatives, including models and demonstrators, must be modestly clothed. Excessively revealing attire is not permitted. Models in the employ of exhibitors/sponsors must remain in the exhibit space or designated area to which they are assigned. They may not circulate in public spaces, aisles or the registration area. Undignified methods of attracting attention are prohibited. Exhibitor and sponsor personnel may not enter, photograph or videotape the event space of another exhibitor or sponsor without permission from the latter. Exhibiting and sponsoring companies are responsible to ensure that all representatives working in their booth(s) abide by all exhibitor/sponsor rules and regulations. Smoking is prohibited in the venues at all times. This includes electronic cigarettes as well as vaping.