Travel and Learn: 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 educational courses cover everything from periodontics to bone grafting and take you from our Townie Meeting in Orlando to a dental renaissance in Germany. Costs listed may vary based on applicable discounts and don’t include accommodations or any additional activities.

Townie Meeting 2018
Pack up the whole family and head down to sunny Orlando, Florida, to hear from some of the best in the industry. During your downtime hit up Disney World and Universal Studios or just lie by the pool and relax with fellow Townies.
Organizer: Dentaltown
When: April 11–14
Where: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando
Cost: $1,300 (early bird pricing, ends 12/31/17)
Information: towniemeeting.com

Periodontal Surgical Therapy: Osseous Resective Surgery
Montreal will be in the midst of its annual snow festival When this perio course takes place at McGill University. Bring the whole family and enjoy ice sculpture playgrounds, tubing, snowshoeing, sledding and more.
Organizer: McGill University
When: Feb. 10
Where: McGill University, Montreal
Cost: $799 CAD
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/73

Palm Springs Dental Practice Transition Seminar and Golf Weekend
The University of British Columbia has an exciting lineup of CEs this year. Join this Palm Springs seminar and brush up on your business savvy while enjoying plenty of downtime to visit the spas or hit the links on some of the most beautiful courses in the country.
Organizer: UBC College of Dentistry
When: Feb. 23–25
Where: Omni Ranchos Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, California
Cost: $695
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/74

How Soft-Tissue Grafting Will Enhance Your Restorative Results
San Francisco is a fun town to visit any time of the year and this soft-tissue grafting course is a great reason to head out to the City by the Bay.
Organizer: University of the Pacific,
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
When: Feb. 24
Where: University of the Pacific, San Francisco
Cost: $195
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/75

Hands-On Bone Grafting
Spend one or two days practicing socket-grafting techniques and allow some time on the front or back end of your trip to head up to one of the many ski resorts outside of Denver.
Organizer: Metro Denver Dental Society and Perio Institute
When: March 3–4
Where: Mountain West Dental Institute, Denver
Cost: $695–$795 per day
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/76

106th Thomas Hinman Dental Meeting
The Hinman is a perennial favorite, particularly for dentists in the Southeast. This three-day conference brings together a diverse group of industry experts and you’re bound to come away learning something new.
Organizer: Hinman
When: March 22–24
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Cost: $170–$225
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/77

2018 Dental Renaissance in Munich
The Dental College of Georgia puts on a lot of great CEs and this one is no exception. Beer gardens, a visit to the Alps and tours through historic castles (including the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) are all on the docket.
Organizer: Augusta University Dental College of Georgia
When: April 2–6
Where: Courtyard Marriott, Munich
Cost: $1,395
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/78

149th South Carolina Dental Association Annual Session
Beat the summer crowds to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and attend the SCDA’s annual conference. Spend your downtime soaking up the sun or head into town to hit up the tourist hotspots.
Organizer: SCDA
When: May 6–9
Where: Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort,
Myrtle Beach
Cost: $150–$350
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/79

CE Cruise: Setting Your Dental Practice Apart— What’s the Difference?
Set sail on the cruise of the Eastern Caribbean and learn the latest and greatest strategies to set your practice apart from the competition—from technology to materials to staffing.
Organizer: Continuing Education
When: May 13–20
Where: Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas,
departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cost: $995
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/80