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 dental traumatology to retirement planning and take you from coast (San Diego)to coast (our Townie Meeting in Orlando). 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
Information: towniemeeting.com
McGill Hill Financial Seminar
Kick off summer in Chicago and attend this McGill Hill seminar focused on tax optimization, transition planning and retirement planning. Visit the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, and treat yourselves to Portillo’s hot dogs and Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza.
Organizer: McGill Hill
When: June 9–10
Where: The Westin, Chicago
Cost: $455–$1,365
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/105
2018 ISDA Annual Session
Head to Boise, Idaho, this summer to check out the Idaho State Dental Association’s annual meeting. After taking some CE courses and checking out the exhibitors, you can go hiking or refuel at one of the city’s many farm-to-table restaurants.
Organizer: Idaho State Dental Association
When: June 13–15
Where: Boise Center East, Boise
Cost: $0–$500, depending on membership(s)
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/106
Mastering Sedation Course
Head west with the family to attend this OHSU sedation course. Stroll through the Portland Farmers Market, spend an evening at the planetarium or brave the wilderness and set up camp at one of the many state parks outside of the city.
Organizer: Oregon Health & Science University
When: June 15–17
Where: OHSU School of Dentistry, Portland
Cost: $495–$1,495
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/107
Medical Emergencies in the
Dental Practice: Are You Ready?
This San Francisco course is designed to help attendees become familiar with various aspects of common medical emergencies that can occur in a dental office. When you’re done, treat yourself to some saltwater taffy and fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf, and ferry over to Alcatraz Island to see where the some of the country’s most notorious criminals served their time.
Organizer: University of California San Francisco
School of Dentistry
When: June 23
Where: UCSF
Cost: $299
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/109
Digital Dentistry Symposium: The Time Is Now
Check out this Straumann event in Washington, D.C., and allow plenty of time for exploring some of the Smithsonian museums. Luckily, many of the local attractions in D.C. are free.
Organizer: Straumann
When: June 23–24
Where: Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
Cost: $495
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/110
Speed Learning
Earn six CE credits while you listen to six speakers over six hours. With that kind of efficiency, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the Big Apple’s many attractions with your family.
Organizer: New York Dental Society
When: July 18
Where: New York Dental Society
Cost: $99–$125
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/111
CR Dentistry Update Course
This Gordon Christensen course in Williamsburg, Virginia, will keep you updated on everything in the industry. Afterward, you can step back in time in and visit the world’s largest living history museum. Then, hit up Busch Gardens for some fun on the roller coasters and in the water park.
Organizer: Clinicians Report
When: July 27
Where: Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg
Cost: $399
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/112
20th World Congress on Dental Traumatology
San Diego has a ton of family-friendly activities. The San Diego Zoo, Legoland and SeaWorld are just a few of the family attractions to enjoy during your downtime when you come to town for this dental traumatology CE.
Organizer: International Association of Dental Traumatology and American Association of Endodontists
When: Aug. 15–18
Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego
Cost: $815–$1,030
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/113