Greek Isles Cruise 2009
Join
us June 21 - 28, 2009 on this spectacular 8 day vacation,
featuring a 7 day cruise aboard the spacious MSC Musica. Visit some of
the most romantic ports in the world while traveling in luxury. The eastern
coast of Italy offers exquisite architecture and phenomenal food. The beautiful
islands of Greece offer white sandy beaches, exceptional nightlife and
wonderful fare. Finally explore the city of Dubrovnik and become enthralled
with its beautiful architecture and welcoming natives. CE @ Sea Continuing
Education lectures convene as we cruise the Greek Isles, presented while
the ship is at sea.
MSC Musica
The
MSC Musica offers you the most modern and elegant design available by MSC
Cruises. Onboard you’Äôll enjoy her spacious staterooms, the majority of
which offer private balconies, expansive deck space and numerous boutiques
and entertainment venues. Our shipboard staff is dedicated to ensuring that
everything we promise you, it will be. Whether it is at dinner in the luxurious
Le Maxim Dining Room or at one of our other venues offered onboard such as
our Sushi Bar or Wine Bar.
Sailing Itinerary
| Day | Port |  |
| 1 | Venice, Italy | |
| 2 | Bari, Italy | |
| 3 | Corfu | |
| 4 | Santorini | |
| 5 | Mykonos | |
| 6 | Piraeus/Athens + Katakolon/Olimpia | |
| 7 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | |
| 8 | Venice, Italy |
Cruise and Cabin Pricing
Interior Stateroom - $1,499
Oceanview Stateroom - $1,559
Small Balcony - $1,799
Large Balcony
- $1,959
Suite - $2,559
3rd or 4th Adul t- $699
17 and under - $115 same cabin
Prices are per person based on
double occupancy and subject to availability. Pricing Includes port taxes,
fuel surcharge and gratuities!
Tuition and Credits
$295 Dentist/Doctor
$225 Dental Team Member
A portion of the total CE credit
available (10 hours) is given for self-study, i.e. reading materials & references
mailed to registrants prior to lectures onboard the cruise.
CDE Credit: 12 hours
Certified by the University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education, an ADA/CERP
Recognized provider
certifuing that all courses relating to the scientific or clinical practice
of dentistry are acceptable by
ADA(CERP) and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
Registration and Reservations
Deposit of $1000 required ASAP. All cruises must be booked through Cruise and Travel Partners to participate in the Continuing Education Course. To particpate in this CE program, cruise must be booked through Cruise and Travel Partners. Call toll free 800-856-8826 or send an email to cruiseandtravelpartners@comcast.net
Program
Endodontics... the New Wave of Irrigation Techniques & Expanded
uses of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
The most recent advance in Endodontics that has
initiated a teaching change at the University at Buffalo involves canal irrigation.
UB School of Dental Medicine, Department of periodontics
and Endodontics faculty and Assistant Dean for Continuing Education, Dr.
Eugene A. Pantera, Jr, discusses irrigating solutions, delivery systems,
non-compatible materials and outcomes.
Pro RootTM has revolutionized what before were considered untreatable Endodontic errors. In addition to the treatment of root and furcation perforations, we will discuss the use of MTA for pulp caps in deciduous and succedaneous teeth, revascularization of immature necrotic teeth, at treatment for large pulp exposures. Learn about re-vascularization, techniques can be used for pulp caps, techniques that can be used for perforation repair, what devices are available for Endodontic irrigation, materials can be used safely for Endodontic irrigation and which irrigating materials and devices have a clinical or scientific basis for use.
Topic Potpurri
UB School of Dental Medicine, Department of Restorative
Dentistry Faculty, Drs. Benita Sobieraj and Edward
Monaco, present a topic potpourri
including literature reviews and clinical study evaluations on a variety
of subjects:
Safety & Efficacy of the Use of Ozone to Treat Tissue Caries
Learn about the Diagnodent as a caries diagnosis toolGain current information related to the use of Ozone for caries treatment and as a new caries diagnostic tool
Crown & Sleeve Coping Fixed Denture Prosthesis
Faculty discuss the technique of using telescopic linking fixed components in prosthetic restorations, presented as an alternative when conventional fixed prosthesis and/or implant restorations are not indicated. Learn about...1. An alternative restoration of structurally weak abutment teeth 2. Why this restoration has a built-in structural fail-safe mechanism and redundancy
Removal of Infected/Affected Dentin*
Review the topic of partial-complete removal of infected dentin in deep carious and subsequent remineralization of the dentin base.
*The alternative techniques for treatment of deep caries are reviewed and current literature is presented, suggesting incomplete removal of all infected dentin.
Class V Lesions & Defects
Faculty discusses cervical tooth defects, including etiology, diagnosis, treatment and consequences of treatment. Review the importance of early diagnosis and conservative treatment of cervical defects.
An Update on Children's Oral Health
Special guest faculty, Dr. Huw F. Thomas, Dean, School of
Dentistry at the University of Alabama.
Review information on the etiology, prevalence and prevention of dental
caries in children. Risk factors that predispose children to the disease
will be thoroughly discussed with a particular focus on the mother-child
dyad. Behavioral and socio-economic factors will be emphasized. Disease prevention
mechanisms will be reviewed both from community and individual perspectives
and the concept of the 'dental home' established. Finally, a program for
an in-office infant oral health program is presented. Topics of discussion
include:
- Risk factors predisposing children to disease
- The link between general health and oral health
- Prevalence of dental caries in children and how prevalence rates vary with socioeconomic status
- Interactions between mother and child in disease development
- Contemporary disease prevention mechanisms at the community and individual level
- The concept of the dental home
- Essentials of an Infant
Travel and Tourism Links
Cruise and Travel Partners
Greek National
Tourism Organisation
MSC Cruises