29th Annual Hawaiian Dental Forum

A Celebration of the Aloha Spirit


Jan. 31- Feb. 7, 2009 - Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
February 7-14, 2009 - Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Thank you for your continued support!

Web site will be updated as we get more information.

 Check out our Historic Hawaiian Photo Album

Future Dates:
February 6 - 13, 2010, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
February 13 - 20, 2010, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

January 29 - February 5, 2011, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
February 5 - 12, 2011, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Captain Andy Boat Islands of Splendor

Maui - The Valley Island
Maui, the Valley Island, is home to Old Lahaina Town, the original royal capital and whaling port of the Islands. On Maui you can view beautiful valleys, waterfalls, and the awesome scenery of Haleakala Crater. You can also enjoy ocean and beach activities, whale-watching, tennis, golf, fine dining and shopping in the art capital of the Pacific.

Kauai - The Garden Island
Kauai is the oldest and lushest island in the Hawaiian chain. Many sites on the island have been used in television and movies. Here you can view Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the Fern Grotto, favored location for weddings, and the rugged Na Pali Coast. Kauai offers many enjoyable outdoor adventures in addition to diverse dining and sightseeing opportunities.

Resorts of Distinction
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has been appropriately described as mysterious and magical. The cascading waterfalls and palm-fringed lagoons of this 40 acre tropical splendor lie between the volcanic peaks of the West Maui Mountains and the spectacular white-sand Kaanapali Beach, just miles from historic Lahaina Town. The luxurious 9,000 square foot Spa Moana offers a complete menu of spa services and features an open-air exercise lanai, wet treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, sauna and steam rooms, and a Roman pool illuminated by overhead skylights.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, rated sixth on the Conde-Nast Traveler's "Top 10 Tropical Resorts", sprawls over 50 oceanfront acres on pristine Poipu Beach. With architecture styled on a Plantation theme, the resort is surrounded with tropical gardens, waterfalls, lagoons and pools. Activities available: swimming, snorkeling, wind-surfing, kayaking, tennis, and championship golf. Guests of the resort receive special rates at its world renown ANARA Spa & Fitness Center.

Outstanding Faculty

Robert E. Averbach, DDS, FICD, FACD, is Professor of Endodontics, President's Teaching Scholar, Outstanding Didactic Professor of the Year, and recipient of the prestigious Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry where he served as Dean from 1989 to 1998. A Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and practicing endodontist, he is a prolific contributor to scientific journals and textbooks, a member of the editorial board of Compendium, a reviewer for the Journal of the American Dental Association and a clinical consultant for THE DENTAL ADVISOR. Dr. Averbach combines the perspective of an academician and a practicing "real world" clinician.

J. Mel Hawkins, DDS, BScD AN, FADSA, DADBA, a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry with specialized training in dental anesthesiology, is Director of the Intravenous Sedation Continuing Education Program at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the Founding Director of the Intravenous Sedation Program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. An internationally recognized author, lecturer and clinician on topics concerning sedation and pain-free management of the dental patient, he has over 30 years private practice experience. Dr. Hawkins is Board certified as a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiologists and is a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He also holds fellowships with the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard International Academy and serves on the Continuing Education Committee for the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. You can visit his web site at: www.sedationdentistry.us

Lonnie R. Johnson, D.D.S., Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry, and Chair of the Division of Periodontics, University of Colorado School of Dentistry. He received his D.D.S., Certificate in Periodontics and Ph.D. in Biological Structure from the University of Washington Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. He has received numerous academic and teaching awards including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center President's Award for Teaching Excellence (1987, 1991, 1995, 2002, 2003).


Seminar Schedule & Topics

Maui - Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Monday, February 2
7:15 - 8:00 AM - Seminar registration. Breakfast snacks available each morning.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr. Robert Averbach, University of Colorado
Tuesday, February 3
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr. Oren Friedman, Mayo Clinic
Thursday, February 5
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr.
Friday, February 6
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr.

Kauai Golf

KAUAI - Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Monday, February 9
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM - Seminar Registration. Breakfast snacks available each morning.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr. Oren Friedman, Mayo Clinic
Tuesday, February 10
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr.
Thursday, February 12
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr. J. Mel Hawkins, University of Alberta
  • Local Anesthetics, Vasoconstrictors, Drug Interactions: M.& M. case reports
  • Technique Update: Mandibular molar infiltration, high block modifications
  • Oral Sedation Controversies: "Sleep dentistry", titration, legalities, fees
  • Articaine: Current status and 12 tips and tricks for enhancing mandibular anesthesia success
Friday, February 13
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr.

Credit Hours
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This course has been registered for 18 units of continuing education credits for each week. We are approved as a continuing education sponsor by the examining boards in California, Minnesota, Ohio, and other states. Dental Seminars & Symposia is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 5/2/1988 to 5/31/10.
Course Objectives Are: Tuition & Deposit
Registration fee for each attending doctor is $730.00 for the first week and an additional $365.00 for the second week (see Special Savings For Hotel Guests). Any spouse or staff member who wishes to attend the seminar with their accompanying dentist will be charged $345.00 per person for the first week and an additional $235.00 for the second week. The first staff member from an office attending without an accompanying dentist must pay the doctor fee. Multiple dentists from the same office must each pay the doctor fee. Registration fee includes notebooks, morning refreshment breaks, certificates of attendance and other materials that may be provided. A $25.00 non-refundable deposit should be sent with your registration for each individual attending in order to reserve a space at the forum. All fees quoted are in U.S. dollars.

For a complete schedule of costs, please see the Hawaiian Reservation Form (Secure Site).

Refund & Final Payment
The $25.00 deposit for each individual attending the seminar is not refundable. There are no additional seminar cancellation penalties. Final  payment should be made by January 3, 2009. Make your tuition check payable to Dental Seminars and Symposia.
Charging Tuition Payment
You may charge your tuition to your Visa or MasterCard. No additional charge is made for this service. The refund policy is the same, except your refund will be credited to your charge card account.
Tax Deductibility
This program is structured for tax-deductibility. Please check with your tax advisor.

Travel Information
Historic Ship
Special rates have been obtained for you on airfares, hotel accommodations and car rentals. Exceptional rates are available at the participating Hyatts, if booked through Chippewa Valley Travel. United Airlines is the official carrier for the seminar. Airline costs vary depending upon your city of departure: call Chippewa Valley Travel Service for the best airfare from your home city. We recommend purchasing your airline tickets well in advance in order to secure the best price. The cost for hotel accommodations begins at $xxxx per person, based on double occupancy for a seven night package. This includes hotel accommodations and related taxes. Luxury condominiums are available for those who do not want to stay at the full-service hotels. A minimum $500.00 per room deposit is required with your reservation; the balance is due 50 days prior to departure. An administrative fee of $100.00 will be assessed for any cancellation. Cancellations received 90 days or less prior to departure are subject to any additional penalties imposed by the suppliers. Trip insurance is recommended. More travel information and hotel rates are available on the Chippewa Valley Travel Service web site at www.chippewavalleytravel.com

Wireless Internet access is available for purchase at both Hyatt hotels.

Special Benefits
Gold Passport
Free membership in the Hyatt Gold Passport brings special recognition. Complimentary morning newspaper and coffee, complimentary use of Hyatt Fitness Centers where available (special admission into the Hyatt Kauai Spa), check cashing privileges, and evening turndown service upon request.

Budget Fastbreak
Free membership in Budget Fastbreak allows you quick pickup and return of your rental car. You may want to sign up now so you have your card before you travel.


Special Savings For Hotel Guests
Due to Hawaii's popularity as a meeting place, its facilities are at a premium during the favored winter months. The costs of the seminar meeting facilities are directly related to the number of participants staying at the seminar meeting hotel(s). As a result, each person attending the seminar can save $75 per week on their seminar fee and receive special low hotel group rates by staying at these hotels, with travel reservations made through Chippewa Valley Travel Service.
Your Official Travel Agency
Carlson Wagonlit/Chippewa Valley Travel serves customers nationwide with a full portfolio of travel services. From leisure and cruise vacations to complete business travel management, our knowledgeable travel consultants know how to identify the best travel options for our customers. Carlson Wagonlit/Chippewa Valley Travel is celebrating 26 years of assisting customers with their travel needs. We provide exceptional service, outstanding value and take pride of our reputation in the travel community. Carlson Wagonlit/Chippewa Valley Travel has provided travel services for Dental Seminars and Symposia, LLC for 25 years. We are honored to be associated with this organization and are committed to deliver the level of service others are unable or unwilling to. Feel free to contact us on our toll-free line, 1-800-826-6644 in the U.S. and Canada or via e-mail at: . Click here to visit our web site.

A limited number of special rate Regency Club upgrades are available for participants who make reservations through Chippewa Valley Travel Service. This exclusive "hotel within a hotel" is a refreshing oasis for guests who desire a higher level of service and privacy. Continental breakfasts, newspapers, mid-day snacks and beverages and evening drinks and hors d'oeuvres are provided daily. The private Regency Club lounge offers the ideal setting for casual social gatherings. A dedicated concierge staff is available to provide personalized service.
Squires Helicopters

Photo courtesy of Will Squyres
Helicopters on Kauai.
Dental Seminars & Symposia, LLC (DS&S), has been providing accredited continuing education and travel-related programs since 1979. Seminars have been conducted throughout the United States, with 27 Annual Dental Forums in Hawaii. DS&S has organized and facilitated continuing education and humanitarian tours to the People's Republic of China, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala. The organization specializes in highly-credentialed speakers, thorough coverage of the latest research, techniques, products and issues in dentistry, and service to its participants and to society at large. For further information contact Dr. David Crane. Phone & FAX: (715) 723-1662.


Carlson Wagonlit Travel, (Chippewa Valley Travel Service, Inc.) (CVTS), Dental Seminars & Symposia, LLC (DS&S), and/or their associated agents act as agents only for all services furnished as described herein and EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR TO PERSON DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER occurring during the tour or tours described herein. All tickets, coupons and orders are issued subject to the foregoing and to any and all terms and conditions under which the means of transportation and/or other services provided thereby are offered and/or supplied by the owners, contractors or public carriers for whom CVTS acts solely as agent. CVTS reserves the right in its discretion to change any part of the itinerary or air carrier or the aircraft utilized without notice and for any reason. The airlines concerned are not held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not on board their aircraft or conveyances. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers.

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