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Pediatric Dentistry
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Round-trip Barcelona, Spain
July 28 - August 4, 2019
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12 CE Credits
Course Fees:
Dentists - $795; all others $650
Bites, Bytes and Bites
This program will span a variety of topics, ranging from pediatric preventive and interceptive orthodontics (Bite #1), to issues with parental demands based on their internet "education" (Byte #2) to nutritional guidance for a healthier life (Bite #3). The final section will include a session about no bites, namely managing the behavior in the pediatric dental setting. The specifics on the courses are:Pediatric Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics:
This course will include a discussion of space maintenance, oral habits and simple corrections of crossbites and other developmental issues. It is not intended as a comprehensive orthodontic program, but will emphasize pediatric procedures.
I was on the Internet Last Night
With this particular issue becoming greater all the time, the focus here will be on how it has arisen, grown and become, at times, a headache for practitioners. Specific strategies for dealing with various issues will be included.
Food as Your Farm-acy
Daily food choices create the foundation for your overall health and ultimately the health of your practice. We will cover eating plans, food strategies, hidden influences, sugar awareness and current topics. We will look at the food we can eat (or not) and identify action steps, both large and small, that add up a lifetime of well-being.
Getting Past "Uh-oh," "No" and Helicopters
Behavior management in the pediatric dental setting is key to success in both the technical and the social aspects of dental care for children. This session will include videos to illustrate points about managing oneself, the child and the parents.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Gregory L. Psaltis, DDS Certified in Pediatric Dentistry
Courtesy Staff at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry
Keynote speaker at AAPD Meeting, 2008
Gordon Christensen Speaker Recognition Award, Chicago Midwinter Meeting, 2014
Dr. Greg Psaltis has been a pediatric dentist for 43 years, most of which have been in private practice in Olympia, Washington. His varied career has included 23 years as a speaker, both nationally and internationally.
He is currently involved with two volunteer clinics in Mexico that he developed. Each provides comprehensive care for the indigent and medically compromised children of the Los Cabos and Zihuatanejo areas. He has published in several dental journals and was given the Gordon Christensen Speaker Award for excellence in professional presentations.
Mary Ellen Psaltis, Bachelor in Philosophy, BPhCertified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Certified Senior Nutrition Specialist
Mary Ellen's professional writing about food and lifestyles has spanned over thirty years. Her interactions with chefs, farmers, and restaurateurs led to greater involvement in nutrition education and teaching.
Mary Ellen speaks nationally on creating optimal nutrition and making thoughtful life choices. Her local classes focus on supporting people along their healthful life journeys. She accompanies Greg on their Mexican mission trips as a dental assistant.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Jul 28 | Barcelona, Spain |
- | 6:00 pm |
| Mon Jul 29 | Palma De Mallorca, Spain Lectures: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
8:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Tue Jul 30 | Marseille (Provence), France Lectures: 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Wed Jul 31 | La Spezia (Cinque Terre/Florence/Pisa), Italy |
8:30 am | 8:30 pm |
| Thu Aug 01 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
7:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Fri Aug 02 | Naples (Pompeii/Salerno/Capri), Italy |
7:00 am | 6:30 pm |
| Sat Aug 03 | *At Sea - Cruising Lectures: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
- | - |
| Sun Aug 04 | Barcelona, Spain |
5:00 am | - |
Barcelona is a one of the world's great cities. Stroll down her tree-lined boulevards, the magnificent Passeig de Gràcia or the more touristed Las Ramblas. On the Passeig, shop a serious fashion district while marveling at examples of Mordenisme architecture, seemingly sculpted from the stuff of dreams (Gaudi's masterpiece of a family home, Casa Batlló is well worth a visit). If a trip on the Passeig hasn't convinced you of Gaudi's genius, a visit to La Sagrada Familia Cathedral will do the trick; this fantastic, soaring marvel will live on in your memory long after you've returned.
Not far from the Passeig and just north of Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter (the Barri Gotic) provides an abundance of shopping opportunities for all tastes, and a bit of European history to boot - check out the tranquil Cathedral of Barcelona. To see a bit of local life a visit to a food market is a quick, fun detour: try Santa Caterina near the Cathedral or Mercado de La Boqueria, right off of Las Ramblas.
Barcelona's food is also a highlight: stop into a tapas bar and try a variety of delicacies. Standard restaurants of every style are available, too. And, there's music, too! Visit an underground jazz club or the magnificent Palau de la Música Catalana; or stop by the Palau Dalmases for a stunning, flamenco performance (it's near the Picasso museum). Did we mention art? One of the largest collections of Picasso's art is found at the Museau Picasso, and a great collection of contemporary, figurative (i.e not abstract) painting and sculpture is housed at the European Museum of Modern Art just around the corner.
It's probably clear by now that you really can't get it all done in a day (even if all means "just the must-sees"). So, stay for a day or three in the Gothic Quarter or near Plaça de Catalunya and really get a feel for what makes Barcelona such a wonderful place. Partly it's the result of the "accidents" of its history and present: as the regional capital of Spain's prosperous Catalunya region, Barcelona has a "flavor" that is a bit of a mix between Spanish and French (it's located quite close to the French border). Yes, you can practice your Spanish here - it attracts Spaniards from throughout the country - but you'll also see and hear Catalan with it's own charm. You won't regret you time here.
Or, you could stay closer to port and visit Cinque Terre ("The Five Cities") coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Italy's greatest jewels. These five small villages dotting the coast are free of car traffic and are reached only by a railway, hiking trails, or a pedestrian ferry. Small, winding paths connect many of the villages, and a light amount of hiking will afford you some spectacular views of cliffs, coastline, and stone terraces.
Alongside the port the towers of Saint Victor Abbey house crypts that already existed when Christianity was introduced into Provence. The columns of the Palais de la Bourse, the noble facades of the Prefecture and the fountains of the Palais Longchamp are part of the triumphant architecture from the 19th Century that is scattered throughout the city and that gave Marseille renewed splendour.
In the old quarter the houses are built on the sunny slopes ; the clock in the Accoules Bell tower, which was the old Sauveterre tower, still marks the hours of life around the Town Hall, while beyond the dome of the Vieille Charite hospice, Pierre Puget's masterpiece, stands out against the sky. The small streets of the Panier quarter lie a little further on.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Oasis of the Seas
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
Cruise Lines
PER PERSON
AquaTheater Suite (A2) - Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. One bathroom with tub, large closets, sitting area with table and sofa bed. Private balcony with seating area and private dining.
Stateroom: 604 sq. ft., Balcony: 631 sq. ft.
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Crown Loft Suite (L2) -
Two-decks-high stateroom with panoramic views. Master bedroom with Royal King size bed and bath on second level. Bath with shower on main level. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk. Living room sofa converts to double bed. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Stateroom: 545 sq. ft. Balcony: 114 sq. ft.
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Owner's Suite (OS) - Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Private bathroom with tub and two sinks, marble entry, large closets, living area with table and sofa. Private balcony with table and chairs.Stateroom: 556 sq. ft. Balcony 243 sq. ft.
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Grand Suite (GS) - One BedroomBedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub and two sinks. Living room with sofa that converts to double bed. Private balcony with seating area and private dining. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 371 sq. ft. Balcony 105 sq. ft.
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Junior Balcony Suite (J4) - SBedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub. Sitting area with sofa. Private balcony.Sleeps up to 4.
287 sq. ft., balcony 80 sq. ft.
OceanView Stateroom with Balcony (1C) Quad -
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. 182 sq. ft. Balcony 50 sq. ft.
800-422-0711
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OceanView Stateroom with Balcony (5D) -
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. 182 sq. ft. Balcony 50 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom with Balcony (8D) -
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. 182 sq. ft. Balcony 50 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Stateroom (1N) Quad -Two twin beds (can convert Queen), private bathroom and sitting area. 179 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Stateroom (6N) - Two twin beds (can convert Queen), private bathroom and sitting area. 179 sq. ft.
Interior Stateroom (3V) Quad-:
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. 149 sq. ft.
800-422-0711
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Interior Stateroom (6V) -:
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. 149 sq. ft.
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Port charges and taxes $325.24 per person
Deposit $250 per person
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions . All information is subject to change.
Course cancellation fees apply.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
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Cruise Line cancellation policies are strictly enforced. For that reason, we urge all of our travelers to carefully consider whether travel insurance is a good value for them.
Certainly, if you have reason to think that "something might come up" that might force you to cancel, travel insurance is worth the cost of the premium. Examples we've seen in the past include ill or frail family members and changes in employment causing relocation.
If travel insurance is the right choice for you, we recommend TravelSafe. To visit their site and explore your options click here or on the link above. The cruise lines also offer travel insurance and we'd be happy to help you go that route if you'd prefer.