Study Abroad: Live CE Events

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Each month, Dentaltown magazine will publish some of Composite CE’s picks for the most intriguing and appealing live dental courses. These classes and symposiums cover everything from retirement to restorative dentistry, in climates both warm (the Virgin Islands!) and oh-so-cool (Vail). Looking to hone your skills and collect your required CE credits in some of the best places on Earth? Costs listed may vary based on applicable discounts, and don’t include accommodations or any additional activities.

Practice Transition & Retirement Planning
Escape the cold and head to St. Thomas to learn the ins and outs of planning for practice transitions, retirement and estates.
Organizer: McGill & Hill
When: Jan. 23–27
Where: Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star
Marriott Beach Resort,
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Cost: $295–$1,475
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2017 Seattle Study Club Symposium
Bring the family to enjoy Disney World and hone your skills with restorative and surgical hands-on workshops offered at the symposium.
Organizer: Seattle Study Club
When: Jan. 25–28
Where: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Cost: $3,695
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Yankee Dental Congress
This Boston-based convention is presented by all of the New England dental societies and covers tons of topics, including sleep apnea, 3-D printing, CAD/CAM and pain management.
Organizer: Massachusetts Dental Society
When: Jan. 25–29
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston
Cost: $95–310
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Annual High-Altitude Implant Symposium
Head to Vail for Meisinger’s annual implant symposium for courses on bone augmentation and soft tissue management, CBCT value-added diagnostic, and more.
Organizer: Meisinger
When: Feb. 1–4
Where: Vail Cascade Condominiums, Vail, Colorado
Cost: $1,695
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ICOI Winter Implant Symposium
Experience Mardi Gras festivities while you learn about the latest advances and techniques in implants.
Organizer: International Congress of Oral Implantologists
When: Feb. 16–18
Where: New Orleans Marriott, Louisiana
Cost: $750–$925
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Oral Sedation Dentistry
Take advantage of Presidents Day holiday weekend and head to Newport Beach to learn about integrating sedation into your practice.
Organizer: DOCS Education
When: Feb. 17–19
Where: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, California
Cost: $2,749
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Annual Ski Seminar at Whistler
Experience one of the best ski destinations in North America and take courses from industry experts in aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Organizer: University of British Columbia Dentistry
When: Feb. 23–27
Where: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, British Columbia
Cost: $725–$775
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"Overcoming the Major Challenges in Dentistry" Cruise
Hear from a leading industry expert on optimizing your practice while cruising to Cozumel, Key West and Grand Cayman.
Organizer: Gordon J. Christensen Practical Clinical Courses
When: Feb. 25–March 4
Where: Holland America cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cost: $798
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Dental Renaissance 2017 Paris
Enjoy springtime in Paris and attend courses on aesthetic restorations, including techniques such as CAD-CAM and posterior bonding.
Organizer: Dental College of GA
When: April 3–7
Where: Sorbonne Dental School, Paris
Cost: $1,195–$1,395
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