DON’T MISS IT
2023
TODS MEETING
October 19 – 21, 2023
DELTA GRAND OKANAGAN RESORT •
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
18
Speakers
10
Hands On Workshops
7
Supplier Showcase Events
75
Dental Exhibits
1,200
Attendees
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting for the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society will be held virtually on Thursday October 26 at 7pm. All licensed dentists who reside in the geographical region of the Thompson Okanagan, are invited to attend.
Please email [email protected] and request a link to the zoom meeting.
AGENDA
- Call to Order & Chair’s Opening Remarks
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes of the 2022 Annual General Meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- President-Elect’s Report
- Old Business
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- University of British Columbia
- Okanagan College
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- New Business
- 2024 Thompson Okanagan Dental Society Elections
The following positions and term of office, are up for election:
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- President-Elect – Dr. Derek Pollard (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024)
- Secretary-Treasurer – Dr. Rick Mehta (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024)
- Director – Dr. Brandon Schiffner (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Director – (Jan 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024) Completing the final year of Dr. Mehta’s 2-year term
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Director – Dr. Rick Mehta (Jan 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024)
The following position is filled January 1, 2024, until the term expires December 31, 2024.
President – Dr. Evan Wiens (2024)
8. Adjournment

Second Largest
Annual Dental
Meeting in
British Columbia
The Thompson Okanagan Dental Society’s Annual Meeting is the second largest annual dental meeting in British Columbia with registration totals of over 1000 dental professionals. The TODS Meeting is held in October at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Our meeting spans over three days with speakers on Thursday evening from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
The Tradeshow Exhibit Floor is open from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday and 10:00am – 6:00pm on Friday with up to 75 exhibits.

Featured Speaker Sponsors
Supplier Showcase Sponsors
2023 TODS MEETING
INCLUDES
- 18 Featured Speakers
- 10 Hands-on Workshops!! – Limited Attendance & Must Pre-register (Auditing NOT Permitted)
- 7 Suppliers Showcase Events - Thursday & Friday
- TODS Signature Hot Buffet Lunch – Friday & Saturday
- Tradeshow Exhibit Floor - Thursday 5pm-7pm and Friday 10am - 6pm
- Tradeshow Reception Friday – Complimentary Appetizers & Refreshments For Meeting Delegates Only
- Okanagan College Dental Assisting Alumni 1974 – 2023 Meet & Greet - Friday
- BCDHA/CDA Alliance Luncheon Meeting Saturday - Welcomes RDHs, DH Practitioners, CDAs and Registered Dental Therapists
- Limited To Dentist Only - Saturday Afternoon - Keynote Speakers - Dr. Rob Wolanski, President, BCDA and Mr. David Harris, Prosperident
PRICING
REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 11 TO SAVE!!
Profession | On Or Before Sept 25 | Sept 26 - Oct 10 | Oct 11 - 21 |
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Dentist | $580 | $630 | $680 |
Registered Dental Hygienist | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Certified Dental Assistant | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Dental Assistant | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Office Personnel | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Registered Dental Technician | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Registered Denturist | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Registered Dental Therapist | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Registered Nurse | $260 | $310 | $360 |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting for the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society will be held virtually on Thursday October 26 at 7pm. All licensed dentists who reside in the geographical region of the Thompson Okanagan, are invited to attend.
Please email [email protected] and request a link to the zoom meeting.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The TODS Meeting offers a wide range of sponsor and exhibit opportunities to fit every marketing strategy. The ability to host a quality scientific program depends on this valuable partnership with sponsors. Contact Lane Shupe, Sponsorship Coordinator to request a sponsorship prospectus or discuss your additional sponsorship opportunities.
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Only companies who are exhibiting at the 2023 TODS Meeting, may purchase the following opportunities
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
- Exclusive sponsorship
- Guaranteed exhibit booth space at posted rate
- Four (4) additional company exhibitor badges
- Company logo in the Official Conference Schedule and acknowledgement of your sponsorship in print materials and on the TODS website
- The opportunity to distribute one page of promotional material into the attendee packages
- Acknowledgement at the TODS Annual General Meeting
- Provision of Meeting Attendee Folders (1200 with your logo and messaging)
- Two (2) additional company exhibitor badges
- Company logo in the Official Conference Schedule and acknowledgement of your sponsorship in print materials and on the TODS website
- The opportunity to distribute one page of promotional material into the attendee packages
- Acknowledgement at the TODS Annual General Meeting
- Logo on one of our TODS Featured Speakers’ signage
- Verbal acknowledgement by the speaker’s host
- Company logo in the Official Conference Schedule and acknowledgement of the sponsorship in print materials and on the TODS website
- Acknowledgement at the TODS Annual General Meeting
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Only companies who will be exhibiting at the 2023 TODS Meeting may additionally sponsor the following (Marketing Opportunity Exception for non-exhibitors is the Insert option).
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
Options
i) Thursday October 19 – $750 – SOLD
ii) Friday October 20 – $750 – SOLD
iii) Saturday October 21 – $750 – SOLD
*Coffee breaks are offered during the TODS Meeting.
*EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY per day, based on first-come, first-served.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
* Table-top signs with company logo placed in a prominent area at the coffee breaks
* Coffee break arranged by TODS
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
Friday or Saturday
*8.5 x 11 folded tent cards placed in the centre of lunch tables on Friday or Saturday.
*Opportunity to include a coloured ad on 5.5 x 8.5 size.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
* TODS will print your colour Ad (provided by company) on each tent card and display on the tables for lunch for Friday or Saturday
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
*EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY for your logo (front) and small ad (back) of the drink ticket.
*Size of the ticket is approx. 4 cm w x 12 cm h.
*Tickets distributed to all delegates for use at the Friday Tradeshow Reception.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
* TODS will print your logo (front) and a small Ad (back; provided by company) on each drink ticket
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
*EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
*Company logo placed on every delegate name badge.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
*Company logo placed in the lower right-hand corner of each name badge – adjacent to the TODS logo
SOLD FOR THE 2023 TODS MEETING
*EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
*Company logo placed on signage at Cell Phone Charging Station, acknowledging your sponsorship.
*One company promo piece may also be included in this area.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
* Company logo placed on signage
* Promotional piece (provided by company) placed at the charging station. Note: promo piece must be approved by TODS
*LIMITED OPPORTUNITY* Contact Lane Shupe for pricing & availability
*Company logo imprinted on floor decal in prominent locations for 3 days of the TODS Meeting.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
* Company logo with promotional or directional information on the floor of the convention centre for the 3 days of the TODS Meeting.
*LIMITED OPPORTUNITY* Contact Lane Shupe for pricing & availability
Your companies promotional flyer placed in the Delegate Registration Packages!
*Companies may insert one (1) double-sided 8.5 x 11 promotional piece.
*All inserts to be reviewed and approved by TODS.
*Companies may target specific groups (Dentists only; RDH’s only or all groups).
*The fee is determined by the fee x estimated number of attendees in the target group.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
*One insert (provided by company and pre-approved by TODS) will be inserted into the delegate package.
*Only a limited number of inserts will be sold.
FUTURE MEETING DATES
2023
Thursday October 19 – Saturday October 21, 2023
2024
Thursday October 24 – Saturday October 26, 2024
2025
Thursday October 23 – Saturday October 25, 2025
2026
Thursday October 22 – Saturday October 24, 2026
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