The ACDE Joint Travel CDE Series

Iceland October 17—23, 2027

The ACDE, in collaboration with 18 of its member schools, is proud to introduce our 2027 Travel CDE series! 

This unique series is an educational program designed to offer dental professionals innovative, evidence-based learning experiences while traveling abroad, led by top experts in the field. 

Join us on a hunt for the Northern Lights and all of the Adventure Iceland has to offer!

Booking link: PlanitEasy. Register for the trip today. 

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Contact: Jodi Murphy. With Cruise and Travel Partners

610-420-9364 agent@cruiseandtravelpartners.com

Mention the BOOKING CODE: UTAH2027V when making your reservation. 

$6,850pp Based on Double Occupancy

Travel CDE Offering: 9.0 CDE Credit Hours. $595.00

Beyond the Prophy: A Modern Periodontal & Implant Care Masterclass for the Entire Dental Team

Today’s patients expect personalized, evidence-based care that seamlessly integrates periodontal therapy, wellness-based dentistry, and implant maintenance. This three-part CE continuum equips general dentists and dental hygienists with practical tools, up-to-date science, and the confidence to elevate everyday patient care through case-based learning, simplified clinical frameworks, and actionable protocols.

Participants will gain the skills to:

• Diagnose and stage periodontal disease with clarity and confidence.
• Integrate whole-body health concepts into routine practice.
• Prevent, identify, and manage peri-implant disease.
• Streamline maintenance protocols for natural teeth and implants.
• Communicate more effectively with patients about inflammation, risk, and long-term care.
• This continuum is designed for real-world dentistry — what you can implement on Monday morning.

Module 1: Modern Periodontal Diagnosis & Therapy Made Practical

Updated, approachable version: Periodontal diagnosis shouldn’t feel complicated or overwhelming. This module simplifies the latest staging and grading system and shows how it directly informs individualized treatment plans. Through real-world cases, participants will learn to identify disease patterns, assess risk, and select the most effective nonsurgical and advanced therapies. We’ll also explore new technologies, innovations in biofilm and inflammation control, and clear clinical endpoints, so you’ll know exactly when therapy has been successful.

You will learn to:

• Use the periodontal classification system quickly and accurately.
• Identify patient-specific risk factors and tailor therapy accordingly.
• Integrate efficient, science-based treatment strategies into daily practice.
• Understand regenerative and advanced therapeutic options.
• Establish and measure true clinical endpoints.

Module 2: Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body; Communicating the Oral–Systemic Connection

Updated, approachable version: Your patients’ mouths tell the story of their overall health. In this module, we break down the science of periodontal inflammation, including how it both contributes to and is influenced by systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. You’ll gain practical strategies for patient communication, risk reduction, screening for systemic conditions, and the integration of wellness-centered dentistry into your maintenance programs. We’ll also address smoking, vaping, and new approaches to behavior change, as well as oral hygiene guidance.

You will learn to:

• Explain the oral–systemic connection in simple, compelling language.
• Recognize systemic conditions that manifest in the oral cavity.
• Support medical providers through dental screening and documentation.
• Integrate wellness-based approaches into periodontal maintenance.
• Counsel patients on smoking and vaping cessation using modern tools.

Module 3: Implant Maintenance Demystified: Prevention, Detection & Treatment

As implant dentistry grows, every dental practice needs a clear, confident approach to implant maintenance and peri-implant disease management. This module clarifies the anatomical differences between natural teeth and implants, helping you avoid common clinical pitfalls. Participants will learn evidence-based protocols for peri-implant assessment, maintenance instrumentation, early detection, and successful treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.

You will learn to:

• Perform a thorough and meaningful peri-implant exam.
• Identify risk factors and design maintainable implant treatment plans.
• Select proper instruments and techniques for implant maintenance.
• Diagnose peri-implant diseases with accuracy.
• Manage and treat peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis confidently.

Speaker Bio

Dr. Nico Geurs is the Weatherford/Palcanis Endowed Professor of Periodontology and Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. A Diplomate and Director of the American Board of Periodontology, he has spent more than 30 years advancing education in periodontology and implantology for dental students, residents, hygienists, and general dentists. Dr. Geurs is internationally recognized for his work on: Periodontal diagnosis and staging, Oral–systemic health connections, Regeneration and advanced periodontal therapy, Bone grafting and implant dentistry, and Prevention and management of peri-implant diseases. He has published extensively and lectures nationally and internationally. Known for his practical, case-based teaching approach, Dr. Geurs makes complex concepts accessible and directly applicable to everyday practice.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP-accredited school, recognized as a Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association that helps dental professionals identify high-quality continuing dental education providers. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

The formal continuing education programs of the UAB School of Dentistry are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 05/01/2026 through 06/30/2030.