Study Abroad: Live CE Events

Each month, the Composite CE team selects the most intriguing and appealing live courses scheduled throughout the world that are designed to help dental professionals hone their skills (and collect their required continuing education credits). These nine courses cover everything from retirement planning to pediatric dentistry in exotic vacation destinations like Cuba and Hawaii. Costs listed may vary based on applicable discounts, and don't include accommodations or any additional activities.

Townie Meeting
Townies descend on Vegas! It's the 15th year for Dentaltown's Townie networking and educational meeting and it promises to be a great time.
Organizer: Dentaltown
When: April 19–22
Where: Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas
Cost: $1,700; see p. 81 for exclusive savings on registration
Information: towniemeeting.com

Conservative Approaches to Treating Common Esthetic Dilemmas
It's cherry blossom season in D.C.! Head to the capital city to check out this aesthetic dentistry course.
Organizer: District of Columbia Dental Society
When: April 11
Where: Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.
Cost: Free for members, nominal fee for non-members
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/conservative-approaches

2017 Pennsylvania Dental Meeting
From the chocolate factory to the theme park and to the historic hotel, there's lots for the whole family to do in Hershey.
Organizer: Pennsylvania Dental Association
When: April 21–22
Where: The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Cost: Courses priced individually and range from $65–450 per offered course
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/2017-pda-hershey/

Excellence in Dentistry by Women
Visit the fourth largest city in North America and celebrate the achievements of women in dentistry and learn from a diverse panel of female clinicians.
Organizer: University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
When: April 28
Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Cost: $495 CDN
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/excellence-dentistry-women/

Clinical Advances in Restorative Practice
Looking for a quick Memorial Day weekend getaway? Head down to Hilton Head for some sun, surf, relaxation … and some updates on restorative dentistry.
Organizer: August University Dental College of Georgia
When: May 27–29
Where: Omni Hilton Head, Hilton Head,
South Carolina
Cost: $595
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/omni-hilton-head/

Alaskan Cruise - Dental Implants: An Integral Component of the Comprehensive Dental Practice
Cruise north this summer and enhance your dental implant skills while you whale watch and take in some of the most spectacular landscapes in North America.
Organizer: Continuing Education, Inc.
When: June 3–10
Where: Holland America ms Eurodam, Seattle
Cost: $795
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/alaska-cruise/

Florida Dental Convention: The Official Meeting of the FDA
Stay, learn and play—with an onsite water park and close proximity to the Disney parks, this resort is the perfect choice for a summer vacation for the whole family.
Organizer: Florida Dental Association
When: June 22–24
Where: Gaylord Resort, Orlando, Florida
Cost: $295 for non-members, members free. Courses priced individually.
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/fda-annual/

The Nuts and Bolts of Restorative Dentistry
Enjoy peak season on Lake Huron at Mackinac Island while you brush up on your restorative skills.
Organizer: University of Michigan
When: July 19–23
Where: Grand Hotel Mackinac, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Cost: $1,800
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/um-mackinac/

2017 FDI World Dental Congress
Looking to go a little further afield this summer? Head to Madrid for the World Dental Congress and hear new perspectives on dentistry from a diverse panel of speakers.
Organizer: FDI World Dental Federation
When: Aug. 29–Sep. 1
Where: Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Cost: 350 €
Information: compositece.com/index.php/event/fdi-wdc/