Live CE Events: Travel and Learn

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). Start the new year off with these nine educational courses that cover everything from practice management to periodontics and take you from Florida to Hawaii. Costs listed may vary based on applicable discounts and don’t include accommodations or any additional activities.

Townie Meeting 2019
Townie Meeting 2019 heads to beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, at the luxurious Talking Stick Resort and Casino. Enjoy sunny weather, a 24/7 casino, spring-training baseball games, exciting nightlife and so much more. But hurry—
early bird pricing ends Oct. 31.
Organizer: Dentaltown
When: March 20–23
Where: Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost: $399–$1,300
Information: towniemeeting.com

Principle-Based Comprehensive Dentistry Restored Esthetically
Holiday activities are at an all-time high in Washington, D.C., in December. Allow extra time to take the White House’s self-guided holiday tour and visit the Downtown Holiday Market after taking this special one-day course.
Organizer: Ultradent
When: Dec. 7
Where: Venue TBD, Washington, D.C.
Cost: $199
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/160

Grafts: Thinking Outside the Palate, Simplified Recession Grafting
You’ll learn simpler and faster grafting techniques at this perio course at the JW Marriott in Miami, Florida. Make a weekend out of it to allow some time for soaking up the Florida sun.
Organizer: Steve Wallace, DDS, MHS
When: Jan. 19
Where: JW Marriott Marquis, Miami
Cost: $1,950
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/161

Dentistry Update Course
Gordon Christensen’s Dentistry Update Course is a perennial favorite among dentists. With tons of ski resort-based CEs this winter season, this Utah course stands out because of the amazing skiing available in Snowbird.
Organizer: Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report
When: Jan. 25–26
Where: Cliff Lodge, Snowbird, Utah
Cost: $449
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/162

AADGP Dental Group Expo ‘19
Spend Super Bowl weekend in Vegas! The American Academy of Dental Group Practice conference wraps up
on Saturday, so you’ll be free to attend all the festivities
and watch the game on Sunday.
Organizer: American Academy of Dental Group Practice
When: Jan. 30–Feb. 2
Where: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
Cost: $445–$595
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/163

Yankee Dental Congress
Despite being held during the coldest time of the year in Boston, the Yankee Dental Congress continues to be one of the largest gatherings of dentists in the country. The networking opportunities and strong lineup of lecturers will make it worth the trip.
Organizer: Yankee Dental
When: Jan. 31–Feb. 2
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Cost: $99–$330
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/164

Adventure & Learn Maui
The University of British Columbia will host its annual Adventure & Learn CE in Maui this February. This event always strikes just the right balance between fun and education.
Organizer: UBC School of Dentistry
When: Feb. 4–8
Where: Fairmont Orchid, Maui, Hawaii
Cost: $1,250 CAD
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/165

OSU Travel & Learn Western Caribbean Cruise
Set sail with The Ohio State University and earn 12 hours of CE credits. This Celebrity cruise hits ports in Key West, Grand Cayman and Mexico.
Organizer: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
When: Feb. 23–March 2
Where: Celebrity Equinox, Miami
Cost: $495
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/166

Yankee Dental 2019 Post Trip
If you plan to take on the New England winter to attend the Yankee Dental Congress, you may want to balance things out by booking this post-conference CE in Jamaica.
Organizer: Yankee Dental
When: March 2–9
Where: Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Negril, Jamaica
Cost: $145
Information: http://compositece.com/dt/167