For many, travel to China is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream: to explore the Forbidden City, home to Chinese Emperors over the centuries; to gaze in awe at an en re army of Terraco a Warriors; and to walk on the Great Wall that stretches over 3,000 miles. Glories of China China is a vast land that inspires and fascinates with its historic sights, diverse landscapes and rich culture. Yet beyond these great wonders, the most enduring memory is o en the charm of the people. So come and explore the Glories of China with us! Highlights Include: Shanghai, o en called the Paris of the East Wuzhen renowned for its old - world charm and picturesque se ng Li River Cruise Tiananmen Square Terraco a Warriors Beijing Great Wall Rickshaw Ride Chinese Acroba c Show Forbidden City $4,599pp based on double occupancy Add a 2 or 3 Night stay in Hong Kong w/transfers and tour for as li le as $900pp! Price includes roundtrip air from JFK/LAX/ORD/SFO/EWR (including taxes and fuel surcharge), Visas, meals (including a tradi onal dumpling dinner and Peking Duck), entrance fees, guides and escort. OCTOBER 5 18, 2012 Earn 12 CE Credits Book Early - Space is Limited! For more informa on call Jodi at Cruise and Travel Partners: 800-856-8826 or visit www.cruiseandtravelpartners.com Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel Registra on No. ST35789 Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a California Seller of Travel Registra on No. 2107023-40 Registra on as a seller of travel does not cons tute approval by the State of California
PROGRAM 1: Minimally Invasive and Maximally Effective Dentistry: The Oral Systemic Relationship, Understanding CAMBRA, and CAMBRA Treatment Planning and Options Allen Wong, DDS, EdD This continuing dental education course is divided into three 4-hour segments and will be presented over a period of three half-days in conjunction with the travel schedule for this program. Individuals must register for the continuing education portion of this program separately from the travel portion of the trip. The Medical-Dental Connection Over the past decade, scientific research has deepened our understanding of the oral systemic relationship. The 2000 Surgeon General s report emphasized that people need to have oral health in order to have complete health. As a dental team, we have the opportunity to improve our patient s overall health by educating them on these medical relationships. In addition, all dental practices have patients of varying health. The population of patients who are medically compromised and who have special needs is dramatically increasing. We will review the most recent information on treating medically compromised patients and offer suggestions to working with their physicians. We will also explore the new paradigm of dental and medical risk assessment. You will learn: 1. The most recent information from the medical literature on oral systemic connections, including cardiovascular disease, pregnancy complications, diabetes and more 2. Cariology from a medical perspective 3. Medical risk and dental risk assessment considerations, particularly in medically compromised patients Program 2: Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) - Understanding and Incorporating CAMBRA Into Your Practice Interest in Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) is growing worldwide, and the approach is now incorporated in most dental schools curriculum. Caries risk assessment is a new paradigm that focuses on minimally invasive strategies that emphasize oral biofilm, demineralization, and remineralization as key to controlling the caries disease process. 3. How to demystify products and focus on effectiveness 4. How to develop your CAMBRA team Program 3: CAMBRA: Treatment Planning and Treatment Options Once a person is diagnosed with high caries risk, then what? Why do some people get recurrent caries disease and others do not? What is the most appropriate treatment material? The strategies of treatment planning and options will be reviewed. We will emphasize treatment planning for longevity of restorations and using a minimally invasive approach. You will learn: 1. Treatment planning with a strong emphasis on prevention and preservation of tooth structure 2. Rationale of Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique 3. Reinforcing remineralization strategy in a practical way 4. Proper use of Glass ionomer restorative materials 5. Access to dental care, dental missions, and CAMBRA Dr. Allen Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dental Practice and is the director of hospital dentistry at Pacific. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Special Care Dentistry and has extensive experience in providing dental care to patients with disabling conditions and medical problems. He has staff appointments at several hospitals throughout the San Francisco Bay area including California Pacific Medical Center, Kaiser of San Francisco, Highland Hospital and University of California, San Francisco. A Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Dr. Wong is an 86 Pacific graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He also received his doctorate in Professional Education and Leadership from Pacific in 2010. Tuition: Credits: $435 per person (includes all three continuing education programs) This program is designed for 12 units of continuing education credit. University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. You will learn: 1. The concepts of CAMBRA, testing methods and treatment strategies 2. Evidenced-based literature on minimally invasive approaches.
Glories of China Exploring Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, Xi an, and Beijing 14 Days / 12 Nights October 5-18, 2012
Glories of China Exploring Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, Xi an, and Beijing China is a land of history and refinement unparalleled in the world. Attentive visitors are immersed in a sea of visual and cultural experiences unlike any other they may have had elsewhere. Each geographic area in China teems with its own identity as an energetic variation on the great theme of Chinese civilization. You will be amazed at how regions differ vastly yet express similar values and ideas. This journey begins in Shanghai, China s most populous city and economic powerhouse. The European Bund still retains the glamour of the colonial era; modern western pubs and bars and boutiques scatter all around the center of Shanghai. Visit the traditional Yuyuan Garden and spend some time exploring Shanghai Museum, the best in China. A day excursion to Wuzhen will definitely be a very exciting experience for all participants to learn about and appreciate the rural life and culture in the Yangzi River delta. Flying to Guilin, the south China region of picturesque karsts mountains rising from rice paddies. This is one of the most idyllic landscapes of China, and your cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo will reveal its beauties at each bend of the river. Your exploration in the countryside around the county town of Yangshuo will be both enchanting and memorable. Your itinerary also includes Xi an, once the largest city in the world. Visit and explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum in homage to Qinshihuang. It is considered China s preeminent archaeological discovery. Tour other important historic sites in the ancient Tang Dynasty capital. The last stop of your tour is Beijing, political and cultural center of the country. Enjoy an exploration of the beauty of the imperial city and meetings with urban Chinese residents. Discover the splendor of China s glorious past: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Great Wall; also witness the dynamic and ever-changing life pace in today s capital of China. Fly home from Beijing or continue on to Hong Kong for an extension.
Itinerary Summary Oct 05 depart Fly from North America gateway cities to Shanghai, China Oct 06 Shanghai arrive in Shanghai today, met by your guide at the airport and transfer to Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel (deluxe room) in the city center; enjoy an Evening Group Reception and Cocktail Party. Oct 07 Shanghai Breakfast in hotel; begin your full day exploration of Shanghai at the Bund - mile long promenade lined with colonial buildings constructed in late 19 th and early 20 th centuries; then tour Yuyuan Garden and the Old Town Center; after lunch, visit Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi Area, and French Concession including Fuxing Park; return to hotel for a rest before going out to enjoy a welcome Shanghai Cuisine Dinner Banquet in a local character restaurant. <B-L-D> Oct 08 Shanghai Breakfast in hotel; full day excursion to visit Wuzhen including a boat ride Wuzhen on the Grand Canal and lunch in a local village restaurant; return to the city in late afternoon; go to enjoy the famous local delicacy steamed soup dumpling for dinner in the century-old Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Restaurant before getting on a night cruise on the Huangpu River. <B-L-D> Oct 09 Guilin Early breakfast in hotel; transfer to airport and fly FM9333 (0830-1040) to Guilin; met and transfer to visit Elephant Trunk Hill; after lunch, transfer to hotel for check-in and your relaxation; then go to hotel conference room for your first lecture (3:30pm-7:30pm). Evening enjoy a dinner with international food in a local café; Guilin Bravo Hotel (deluxe room in the new 5-star wing). <B-L-D> Oct 10 Yangshuo Breakfast in hotel; enjoy a Li River Cruise by a chartered boat with buffet lunch on board; disembark at Yangshuo town pier; check in our riverside hotel; free time for exploring West Street Market; after a Local Cuisine Dinner, enjoy the stunning Impression Liusanjie Show in VIP seats of the theater on the riverbank; Green Lotus Hotel (deluxe room). <B-L-D> Oct 11 Yangshuo Breakfast in hotel; explore the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo - hike by rice fields and on Moon Hill, Yulong River Bamboo Raft floating (optional & pay on spot), watch cormorant fishing, and visit local village; return to hotel for your second lecture (4pm-8pm); go to a local restaurant for dinner. <B-L-D> Oct 12 Xi an Breakfast in hotel; transfer to Guilin Airport and fly MU2330 (1130-1315; lunch onboard) to Xi an; transfer to hotel for refreshing and then go to visit Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque and Muslim Market; enjoy a Special Dumpling Dinner followed by a colorful Tang Style Stage Show featuring traditional music dancing; Golden Flower Hotel by Shangri-La (deluxe room). <B-D>
Oct 13 Xi an Breakfast in hotel; take an morning excursion to the Terracotta Warriors Museum; return to the city and lunch in a local restaurant; visit the Big Goose Pagoda and then return to hotel for your third lecture (3:30pm- 7:30pm); transfer to Wenhaoshifu Restaurant for a delicious Local Cuisine Dinner. <B-L-D> Oct 14 Beijing Breakfast in hotel; transfer to airport and fly MU211 (1215-1415; lunch onbaord) to Beijing; met by your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for relaxation; enjoy dinner in a local restaurant before going to an exciting Acrobatic Show in theater; Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall (deluxe room). <B-D> Oct 15 Beijing Breakfast in hotel; start the exploration of Beijing from a traditional hutong neighborhood with a pedi-cab ride through narrow alleyways; also visit a courtyard home; then drive to Tiananmen Square for a visit and take photos in front of the Egg -National Performing Arts Center; have a set menu light lunch at the Capital M, an upscale western restaurant by Tiananmen Square. Afternoon visit to Forbidden City imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; finish the tour by having a panorama view of the whole imperial city from the hilltop of Jingshan Park; transfer back to the hotel for refreshing before going to a Peking Duck Dinner this evening. <B-L-D> Oct 16 Beijing Breakfast in hotel; take an morning excursion (1.5 hrs drive) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu (round-trip cable car); stop by a mountain village for lunch; return to the city with photo stop at the Olympic Park for views of the Bird s Nest and the Water Tube; balance of the day if free for your own exploration/shopping; dinner is on your own. <B-L> Oct 17 Beijing Breakfast in hotel; visit Temple of Heaven and a lively city market in the morning; have a noodle lunch combined with the noodle making show in a decent local restaurant; afternoon visit Summer Palace with a boat ride on Kunming Lake; enjoy an Imperial Cuisine Dinner in a former imperial garden restaurant before returning to hotel. <B-L-D> Oct 18 return Breakfast in hotel; transfer to the airport and fly home or continue your travel to Hong Kong for an extension tour. <B>.