When networking, remember to:
• Plan ahead so you know who you want to meet and what you want to accomplish.
• Set a time limit for each interaction.
• Finish eating early so you have an easier time talking and mingling.
Find more tips on the New Dentist Now blog, newdentistblog.ADA.org, which features several articles with pointers on networking.
If you want to meet colleagues, the New Dentist Conference is the place for you. Held in conjunction with the ADA annual meeting, the New Dentist Conference Oct. 18-20 in Honolulu provides a perfect opportunity for networking.
To register for the New Dentist Conference, visit ADA.org/ndc. Your local and state society meetings are also great places to connect with your peers.