WHERE AND WHEN ?
WHERE – Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5
WHEN – May 24 to 28, 2024
OPENING HOURS AND SERVICES
PRINTING STATIONS AND REGISTRATION COUNTER – The printing stations for name badges will be accessible on the shopping area level 1 of the Palais des congrès from Friday, May 24 to Tuesday, May 28, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The registration counter will be located in the Viger Hall and will be open from Friday, May 24 to Tuesday, May 28, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TECHNICAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE – The showroom will be open Monday, May 27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, May 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE BREAKFAST – On Monday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., a continental breakfast will be graciously offered to all congress attendees in the bistro section of the exhibition hall.
FOOD SERVICES – On Monday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 28, Croque Palais offers a menu of cold meals (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and hot meals (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Food stations will be located near the bistro section at the back of the exhibition hall and in the food court.
NETWORKING HOUR – On Monday, May 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, May 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the “Networking Hour” activity will take place. A complimentary beverage will be provided to all visitors in the bistro section of the exhibition hall, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.
LECTURES
COURSE SCHEDULE
On Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28, the JDIQ lecture schedule is
lectures are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.*.
* Times are subject to change.
LECTURE HANDOUTS
Lecture notes are available at the discretion of the speaker. To consult them, click here .
AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS OF LECTURES
This year, members of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec will have exclusive access to audio and video recordings of certain lectures presented on Monday and Tuesday.
The recordings will be hosted on the Dentoform continuing education platform until the next JDIQ, which is for one year.
To access the recordings, please visite the website https://dentoform.ca/
DO’S AND DON’TS
Smoking is prohibited in the Palais des congrès.
The consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in the conference rooms and in public areas unless these areas are provided for this purpose.
Your cell phone should be in silent mode during lectures.
On Monday and Tuesday, all rooms are set up for maximum capacity allowed by the fire code and the government health measures.
PLACES ARE NOT RESERVED
Seating cannot be reserved, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker.
The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers.
AUDIO OR VIDEO CAPTURE PROHIBITION
Unless permitted in writing by both the speaker and JDIQ, the audio or video capture of a lecture or workshop is strictly prohibited. The audio or video capture, when approved, is exclusively provided by Dentoform.
Persons who fail to comply may be held liable for any direct or indirect damages that may result from this infringement.
Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker.
The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers.
LECTURES
LECTURE HANDOUTS
Lecture notes are available at the discretion of the speaker. To consult them, click here .
AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OF CONFERENCES
More information to come.
DO’S AND DON’TS
Smoking is prohibited in the Palais des congrès. The consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in the conference rooms and in public areas unless these areas are provided for this purpose. Your cell phone should be in silent mode during lectures. On Monday and Tuesday, all rooms are set up for maximum capacity allowed by the fire code and the government health measures. Seating cannot be reserved, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker. The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers. SEATING IS NOT RESERVED Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker. The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers. AUDIO OR VIDEO CAPTURE PROHIBITION Unless permitted in writing by both the speaker and JDIQ, the audio or video capture of a lecture or workshop is strictly prohibited. The audio or video capture, when approved, is exclusively provided by JX2 Presentations or Encore Canada. Persons who fail to comply may be held liable for any direct or indirect damages that may result from this infringement
Smoking is prohibited in the Palais des congrès. The consumption of food or beverages is prohibited in the conference rooms and in public areas unless these areas are provided for this purpose. Your cell phone should be in silent mode during lectures. On Monday and Tuesday, all rooms are set up for maximum capacity allowed by the fire code and the government health measures. Seating cannot be reserved, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker. The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers. SEATING IS NOT RESERVED Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coffee breaks are scheduled at the discretion of the speaker. The temperature may vary in the meeting rooms; consider dressing in layers. AUDIO OR VIDEO CAPTURE PROHIBITION Unless permitted in writing by both the speaker and JDIQ, the audio or video capture of a lecture or workshop is strictly prohibited. The audio or video capture, when approved, is exclusively provided by JX2 Presentations or Encore Canada. Persons who fail to comply may be held liable for any direct or indirect damages that may result from this infringement.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
JDIQ records attendance electronically for all participants except students. To obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for a conference presented on Monday or Tuesday, the participant must have registered his or her attendance within the first 45 minutes of the start of the presentation. Anyone arriving after this time will not receive the CEUs allocated for that conference, or be able to claim them after the conference.
WORKSHOP DISCLAIMER
For those attending workshops, please be aware of the potential risks associated with using new techniques and procedures without having fully attained a competency level to practise them.
REGISTRE DE FORMATION CONTINUE
Each participant is responsible for keeping their continuing education (CE) file up to date. It is also up to all participants to have their badges scanned by the session monitor before the start of the lecture to record proof of attendance.
To report your CE units, you must enter your training hours in your Continuing Education Register. Training hours are automatically converted into CE units. For example, for a 3-hour workshop, enter 3 hours and the conversion to 6 CE units will take place automatically.
ORDRE DES DENTISTES DU QUÉBEC (ODQ)
Requirements for members of the ODQ to comply with the regulation of Continuing Education are calculated in CE units. For example, for all members of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec:
• 1 hour of CE theory courses = 1 unit
• 1 hour of CE hands-on courses = 2 units
In accordance with the regulation for Continuing Education that will be in effect, a theoretical course of 2.5 hours will earn 2.5 CE units and a hands-on course of 3 hours will earn 6 CE units. CE units will be allocated to all delegates visiting the Exhibit Hall, one unit per day for a maximum of 2 units.
ORDRE DES HYGIÉNISTES DENTAIRES DU QUÉBEC
Dental hygienists are responsible for both entering their training hours into their continuing education record on the Campus HD online learning platform and keeping their supporting evidence (certificate) in case it is required, for example, during a professional inspection.
Effective April 1, 2024
In accordance with Article 6 of the new Regulation on Mandatory Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists, training activities offered during the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) are recognized by the Order. The calculation of these activities is based on the number of hours:
- For activities attended during the pre-congress (Friday to Sunday), enter the number of hours for each training session;
- 2.5 hours are allocated per half-day on Monday and Tuesday;
- One hour per day is granted for visiting exhibitors for a total of 2 hours for the entire congress duration.
Please note that the name badge must be validated by an attendant at the entrance of each activity, including the exhibitor hall.
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY (AGD)
JDIQ’s identification number with the AGD is 214623.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS OF ONTARIO (RCDSO)
Three CE points will be earned for a half-day session and 6 CE points for a full-day session. One bonus point may be earned with a workshop. Full-day session must be attended in its entirety (AM and PM)—partial points will not be allocated for attending only a portion of a full-day continuous session. To receive the 6 CE points for a continuous session, attendees must scan in the AM and again in the PM.
CE points earned may be attributed to one of the following Quality Assurance (QA) Categories as per the RCDSO QA program:
Category 1: core courses (including an independent assessment)
Category 2: clinical courses
Category 3: practice management, personal development and general attendance in the Exhibit Hall
In order to verify attendance and ensure that attendance records are accurate, dentists must Scan IN to all sessions they attend. For Category 1 (Core) courses, all ODA members need to Scan IN and Scan OUT
Category 1 (Core) courses:
Scan IN
- Complete the independent assessment (quiz), print name and ODA membership number
- Hand in the assessment to the session monitor and then Scan OUT of the session
Category 2 and 3 courses:
- Scan IN
Please note that you cannot earn credit for the Exhibit Hall and courses during the same half-day.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
JDIQ records attendance electronically for all participants except students. To obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for a conference presented on Monday or Tuesday, the participant must have registered his or her attendance within the first 45 minutes of the start of the presentation. Anyone arriving after this time will not receive the CEUs allocated for that conference, or be able to claim them after the conference.
WORKSHOP DISCLAIMER
For those attending workshops, please be aware of the potential risks associated with using new techniques and procedures without having fully attained a competency level to practise them.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTER
Each participant is responsible for keeping their continuing education (CE) file up to date. It is also up to all participants to have their badges scanned by the session monitor before the start of the lecture to record proof of attendance.
To report your CE units, you must enter your training hours in your Continuing Education Register. Training hours are automatically converted into CE units. For example, for a 3-hour workshop, enter 3 hours and the conversion to 6 CE units will take place automatically.
ORDRE DES DENTISTES DU QUÉBEC (ODQ)
Requirements for members of the ODQ to comply with the regulation of Continuing Education are calculated in CE units. For example, for all members of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec:
Ainsi pour tous les membres de l’ODQ :
- 1 hour of CE theory courses = 1 unit
- 1 hour of CE hands-on courses = 2 units
In accordance with the regulation for Continuing Education that will be in effect, a theoretical course of 2.5 hours will earn 2.5 CE units and a hands-on course of 3 hours will earn 6 CE units
CE units will be allocated to all delegates visiting the Exhibit Hall, one unit per day for a maximum of 2 units.
ORDRE DES HYGIÉNISTES DENTAIRES DU QUÉBEC
Dental hygienists are responsible for both entering their training hours into their continuing education record on the Campus HD online learning platform and keeping their supporting evidence (certificate) in case it is required, for example, during a professional inspection.
Effective April 1, 2024
In accordance with Article 6 of the new Regulation on Mandatory Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists, training activities offered during the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) are recognized by the Order. The calculation of these activities is based on the number of hours:
- For activities attended during the pre-congress (Friday to Sunday), enter the number of hours for each training session;
- 2.5 hours are allocated per half-day on Monday and Tuesday;
- One hour per day is granted for visiting exhibitors for a total of 2 hours for the entire congress duration.
Please note that the name badge must be validated by an attendant at the entrance of each activity, including the exhibitor hall.
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY (AGD)
JDIQ’s identification number with the AGD is 214623.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS OF ONTARIO (RCDSO)
Three CE points will be earned for a half-day session and 6 CE points for a full-day session. One bonus point may be earned with a workshop. Full-day session must be attended in its entirety (AM and PM)—partial points will not be allocated for attending only a portion of a full-day continuous session. To receive the 6 CE points for a continuous session, attendees must scan in the AM and again in the PM.
CE points earned may be attributed to one of the following Quality Assurance (QA) Categories as per the RCDSO QA program:
Category 1: core courses (including an independent assessment)
Category 2: clinical courses
Category 3: practice management, personal development and general attendance in the Exhibit Hall
In order to verify attendance and ensure that attendance records are accurate, dentists must Scan IN to all sessions they attend. For Category 1 (Core) courses, all ODA members need to Scan IN and Scan OUT
Category 1 (Core) courses:
Scan IN
- Complete the independent assessment (quiz), print name and ODA membership number
- Hand in the assessment to the session monitor and then Scan OUT of the session
Category 2 and 3 courses:
- Scan IN
Please note that you cannot earn credit for the Exhibit Hall and courses during the same half-day.
POLICIES
PRIVACY POLICY
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) is committed to protecting the personal information of delegates (name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address). They use this information, including whether or not a person attends one of the activities organized under their auspices, only for the purposes of organizing and following up on the event and in accordance with the express consent obtained from delegates when they register.
IMPLICIT WAIVER OF IMAGE RIGHTS
Without prior authorization, no photos or videos for professional use are permitted within the framework of the JDIQ activities. Only suppliers whose services have been expressly retained by JDIQ are authorized to take photos and record the content of the activities.
These photos and recordings are the exclusive property of the JDIQ and may, for future promotional purposes, be posted on the Ordre des dentistes du Québec’s website and in social media, or published in press releases, brochures or in any other medium.
Thus, by attending the JDIQ activities, the participant implicitly waives his or her right to image and tacitly consents to his or her image and voice being broadcast or published in the media and for the purposes mentioned above.
DISCLAIMER AND NON-ENDORSEMENT
The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) and the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) make every effort to present high-level speakers in each field of dentistry. The content of the lectures, training sessions and presentations is the sole responsibility of the speakers. The JDIQ and the ODQ do not endorse the products, techniques, services or materials presented at these conferences or workshops and disclaim all liability in this regard.
REFUND POLICY
Until March 31, 2024: 90% of fees will be refunded
From April 1 to 21, 2024: 80% of fees will be refunded
After April 21, 2024: No refund
Without prejudice – All requests, with supporting documentation, must be sent in writing to [email protected] within ten days of the conference.
CHILD ATTENDANCE POLICY
Babies in the care of a parent are permitted in the conference rooms and exhibit hall. Children 12 years of age and older are permitted in the exhibit hall and must be registered for the exhibit only.
Disruptive behavior will result in revocation of this privilege.
Strollers are strictly prohibited in the conference rooms and exhibit hall. The Palais des congrès does not have childcare facilities. Check with your hotel concierge for this service.
BREASTFEEDING ROOM
A breastfeeding room will be available for mothers who need it. The room will be located on level 6. However, for security and control reasons, you will have to go to Ordre des dentistes du Québec the information desk located in Viger hall to obtain access to the room.