Make this February one to remember. Bring your family and enjoy an uplifting weekend.

it's time, The Banff Updater is here!

Join us February 2-4 for an uplifting weekend event in Alberta's beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Discover the latest in oral healthcare at this continuing education extravaganza, featuring certification courses and enlightening lectures led by esteemed figures in the field. Explore a range of courses, including those from our Sedation and Anesthetics Program and our Advanced Care Life Support Course.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and create lasting memories.

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Eligibility: This event welcomes Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants, along with their families, for a unique experience.

CE Opportunities

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal

Update your expertise and boost your career with our Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification course, tailored exclusively for DDS professionals. Under the expert guidance of instructor Dr. Randy Crowell, you will review the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in life support situations.

  • Tuition: $750
  • CE Hours: 7

This course is available:

  • Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sedation Assistant Certification (SOLD OUT)

Led by our veteran instructors Andrew Reid (RN) and Darla Carter(RDA) this course is designed to provide a hands-on experience for RDH and RDA professionals where they will discuss IV sedation charting, airway emergencies, and N20 and oxygenation administration.

  • Tuition: $750

There are 2 cohorts available on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Emergency Airway Management Certification (SOLD OUT)

Prepare for life-saving airway emergencies in dentistry with our Emergency Airway Management Certification course for Dentists. With the expert guidance of instructors Andrew Reid (RN) and Dr. Gregory Austin (DDS, MSc, FRCDC), you'll gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to confidently handle emergency airway situations.

  • Tuition: $875
  • CE Hours: 8

This course is available Sunday:

  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
  • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (SOLD OUT)

Lectures and Panels

Business Essentials Panel

Join our Corporate CPR - Reinvigorating your Business Panel Discussion with experts from several disciplines talking about ways to maximize your corporation and run it more efficiently. Learn from industry experts, Cal Carpenter from MNP, Jordan Mertz, and Chaylene Gallagher from Bryan & Co, and Dan Brassard from Lloyd Sadd . With the support of our sponsors MNP, Bryan and Co, and Lloyd Sadd, gain invaluable insights into wealth and practice management to breathe new life into your business.

  • Price: $175
  • CE Hours: 3

This panel is on Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

This pannel will dicuss:

  1. Financial Fitness 101: Unveiling the Secrets to Understanding Your Business's Economic Pulse
  2. HR Mastery: Navigating Staff Performance and Legal Terrain for Business Success
  3. Investment Alchemy: Crafting and Monitoring Financial Goals for Long-Term Success
  4. Business Vital Signs: Unveiling the 3 Pillars of Ongoing Business Health Checks
Elevate your Practice with Laser Dentistry

Join our Diode Lasers Lecture for DDS and RDH professionals. Instructor Aaron Shumaker, will guide you through the latest advancements in laser technology.

From increased efficiency to enhanced patient experience and improved clinical outcomes, 9.3μm CO2 all-tissue dental lasers are quickly becoming the new standard of care. During this educational talk you’ll learn how this all-tissue laser can
seamlessly integrate into your practice to enable: Dramatic efficiency gains from reliably anesthesia-free hard and soft-tissue procedures; Blood-free, suture-free, and pain-free soft tissue procedures you can perform in-house rather than referring out, from gingivectomies to frenectomies to crown lengthening and much more; and amazing patient referrals!

  • Price: $175
  • CE Hours: 3

Brought to you by Convergent Dental, this lecture takes place on Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

 

Explore Local Anesthetic Use in Dental Practice

Explore local anesthetics in your dental practice! This informative session features speaker Salim Mohammed. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge of local anesthetic use. Reserve your spot today!

  • Price: $175
  • CE Hours: 2

Sponsored by Septodont, this lecture is on Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Implant Assistant for RDAs

Don't miss our exclusive Implants Lecture tailored for RDAs! Priced at just $250, this engaging session with speaker Darla Carter, RDA is scheduled for Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Expand your knowledge in sterile surgical setups, armamentarium, materials, and implant radiology, – reserve your spot now!

Implant Mastery: The Digital Patient

Lecture

Serve your patients better with digital planning and navigated surgery! Join Dr. Jonathan Ng for our keynote presentation for dentists discussing implants. Book today to enhance your expertise in dental implants and stay at the forefront of your field.

  • Price: $225
  • CE Hours: 3

This lecture is on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Hands-on

Join Dr. Jonathan Ng and learn how to plan implants the right way – using CBCT and advanced computer planning for guided and navigated surgery (limited Attendance).

  • Price: $125
  • CE Hours: 1
Mastering Endodontic Instrumentation

Join us to unlock the world of Endodontics in our crash course with instructor Dr. Les Campbell. This course is tailored for dentists and offers an optional two-part experience to enhance your endodontic skills and knowledge.

  • Tuition: $125 Lecture + $225 Hands-on add on
  • Max CE Hours: 3

This course is available on Friday morning with the lecture running from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and the Hands-on session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

2D and 3D imaging: Updates and Troubleshooting for the Dental Team

In this session, we will review the justification and techniques for both 2D and 3D imaging in the dental office. Our discussion will delve into the significant impacts of the recently updated Health Canada Radiation Safety Code 30, emphasizing how the ALARA principle can be effectively applied by the entire dental team. The appropriateness of conventional and advanced radiographic modalities will be discussed. Additionally, we will address common acquisition errors, provide insights on how to prevent them and highlight instances on when to seek specialist advice.

Join Dr. Anthea Senior and Dr. Camila Pacheco-Pereira for important radiology updates and how to make the most of your imaging. Elevate your practice and enhance patient experiences.

  • Price: $225
  • CE Hours (Open to DDS, RDHs, and RDAs): 3

This lecture takes place on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Sedation Panel: Learnings from Reportable Incidents

Don't miss our Sedation Panel, a must-attend event for DDS and RDH professionals. Featuring expert speakers Dr. James Lipon, Dr. Antonella Trache, Dr. Sean Bhasin, and Dr. Shawn Higashi, you'll gain valuable insights into sedation practices from speakers working directly with the CDSA. You'll have access to the latest regulatory guidance and protocols.

  • Price: $225
  • CE Hours: 3

This panel is on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

This pannel will discuss:

  1. Case Selection
  2. Bolus Dosing Techniques
  3. Syringe and Infusate Errors
  4. Local Anesthetic Dosing
  5. Surgical Misadventure
  6. Compromised patients
  7. Documentation challenges
Sterile Reprocessing - Does your office meet the requirements?

Does your office meet the strict IPC requirements? This lecture, led by instructor Cody Dingreville from AHS, will equip you with the essential knowledge to maintain rigorous sterilization practices for your patients and the confidence for regulatory inspections!

  • Price: $225
  • CE Hours: 3

This lecture takes place on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.


Event Schedule

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Full Day

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Morning

  • Mastering Endodontic Instrumentation (Lecture) - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    • Hands-on session - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Implant Assistant for RDAs - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Afternoon

  • Business Essentials Panel - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Exploring Local Anesthetic Use in Dental Practice - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Elevate Your Practice with Laser Dentistry - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Full Day

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Morning

  • Sedation Panel: Learnings from Reportable Incidents - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • 2D and 3D imaging: Updates and Troubleshooting for the Dental Team Lecture - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Sedation Assistant Certification - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Afternoon

  • Implant Mastery: The Digital Patient - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Implant Mastery: Hands-on - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sterile Reprocessing Lecture  - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Sedation Assistant Certification - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Morning

  • Emergency Airway Management Certification - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Afternoon

  • Emergency Airway Management Certification - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Accommodations


Stay in Banff's beautiful Fairmont hotel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Save your spot before January 2nd,  2024 and receive over 50% OFF on room rates.

Activities


Banff offers many types of activities and ways to unwind - explore Banff with us and find your slice of paradise! 

Here's a short list of things we love to do in the Rockies: 

  • Ski world-class slopes
  • Ice skate on frozen lakes
  • Relax in cozy hot springs

Check out this article for even more ideas.

Special Offer

  • Decompress at the Fairmont's Willowstream Spa, event attendees are eligible for a 10% discount off group bookings.
  • Experience the best that the Rocky Mountains has to offer with 25% off lift tickets through SkiBig3.
  • Get a $150 coupon just be attending! This coupon can be redeemed on select CE courses. 

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Sponsors

We are proud to have this event sponsored by:

Convergent Dental
Bryan and Company LLP
Garfield Refining
Lloyd Sadd, NAVACORD Insurance
MNP Professional Services
Septodont
and Nobel Biocare
Sinclair
Dentsply Sirona
kerr,
and Ski Big 3