13th Annual Ski & Learn: Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Thursday-Saturday, February 14-16, 2008

About the Steamboat Ski Area

Steamboat, positioned 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies is home to one of North America' s largest ski mountains. This northwestern Colorado ski resort, which averages 27 feet of snow yearly, is renowned for its season-long "champagne powder," Steamboat ski area gives you not just one mountain to explore but five peaks that include 141 trails (13% beginner, 56% intermediate, 31% advanced), all accessed by one of the Rockies largest lift systems. The Silver Bullet 8 passenger gondola and three high-speed quad chair lifts assure little or no lift times. Steamboat is also recognized for having one of the finest ski & snowboard schools and the premier kids program in the industry. And, as an added bonus, kids 12 years of age and under ski free when parents purchase a five-day pass.

About the City of Steamboat Springs

The city of Steamboat Springs offers two distinct shopping and entertainment areas, the "Village" and "Old Town," with free bus transportation between the two. Included in the area are over 70 diverse restaurants and bars and an abundance of boutiques and galleries to explore. There is also plenty to do for the non-skiers and site-seers, from hot air balloon rides to horse drawn sleigh rides, mountain top dining, tubing, snowshoeing, hot spring pools, snowmobile excursions, and more.

About the Sheraton Steamboat Resort

The Sheraton Steamboat Resort and Conference Center is nestled at the base of the mountain, just steps from the Silver Bullet gondola and the dining and shopping attractions in Ski Time Square. This full-service, luxury ski-in/ski-out hotel includes:

• 315 guest rooms, suites and condominiums
• private balconies and mountain views
• refrigerator, coffee makers and complimentary coffee
• electronic games room
• cable TV with premium movie channels, pay movies and Nintendo
• steam rooms and fitness center
• room service, daily paper, laundry and dry cleaning service
• outdoor heated pool and hot tubs
• complimentary ski storage and ski valet service
• ski & sport shops, gift shop and ski rental
• complimentary underground parking
• restaurant and lounge

About the Location

Steamboat is located 22 miles from the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. Daily nonstop flights from eight major cities (including Mpls/St. Paul and Dallas/Ft. Worth) are available, as are frequent daily jet and commuter connections from Denver. If you wish to drive, Steamboat is an easy 3 1/2-hour drive (157 miles) from Denver. Convenient and frequent shuttle service from Denver to Steamboat is also available.

About the Continuing Education Program

This year's two featured speakers include: 1) Paul Belvedere, D.D.S., Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and 2) Dubravko Pavlin, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School. Dr. Belvedere is an internationally renowned teacher, author, inventor and innovator in composite dentistry whose clinical insights, useful tips and hands-on workshops are highly acclaimed. Dr. Belvedere will share practical techniques for direct composite dentistry including unique usages for direct composites, geriatric problem solving tricks and tips, and hands-on experience with his anterior matrix, the contour strip. Dr Pavlin, a respected orthodontist known for his teaching, research and clinical skills, will provide practical information on how to improve your clinical success in treating orthodontic cases using either conventional fixed appliances or the Invisalign system. You will gain valuable information about diagnosis and steps in planning and performing orthodontic treatment, essential for proper case selection and referral decisions.

The course is scheduled to include 12 hours of continuing education while allowing for maximum ski time and other leisurely activities. On Thursday and Friday, the CE sessions will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, the CE session is scheduled from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. A full breakfast during the morning sessions and snacks and beverages during the afternoon sessions will be available for course participants.

The tuition is $445 for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants staying at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. An additional fee of $50 per dentist or dental team member will be assessed to course attendees not staying at the Sheraton Steamboat.

Here's a few comments from previous Ski & Learn participants:

"The format is great for skiers. Topics are interesting and provide a great deal of information while leaving time for fun."
Dr. Paul Quiram, Plainview, MN

"This continuing dental education program accommodates the entire family--there's something here for just about everyone. Steamboat facilities are fantastic!!"
Dr. William Panico, Rio Grande, NJ

"Great program! I would come even if no skiing, it's that good. "
Dr. Jay Krefer, Newton Fall, OH

"Steamboat is a great place! I spent time at Keystone, Copper, Breckenridge and Vail this winter too. Steamboat beats them for the total package."
Dr. Garrett Starr, Mankato, MN

About Making Your Resort Reservations

Please coordinate your travel arrangements on your own using your local travel agent. Accommodations may be made directly with the:

Sheraton Steamboat Resort and Conference Center
2200 Village Inn Court
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477

Toll-free: (800) 848-8877

www.Sheraton.com/Steamboat

Room options and prices vary--standard rooms are priced at $259/nightly. Please ask the Sheraton Steamboat reservations staff about the different types of rooms that are available. The group rates will be offered from Tuesday, February 12, 2008 through Sunday, February 17, 2008. In order to receive the group rate, you will need to reference the University of Minnesota/University of Texas Ski & Learn program when calling to make your reservation. Please note that the room reservation cut-off date is January 11, 2008. Reservation requests after January 11, 2008, will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. This course is scheduled during peak tourist season so make your reservations early.

Group Ski Rental Discounts

Make your reservations two or more weeks in advance at: Steamboat Ski Rentals®, Steamboat Ski & Sport®, RideSports, Grand Ski Shop or Ski Delivery Express of Steamboat® and receive a 30% group discount. Reserve your rentals by calling [toll-free] 800-859-9959 or 970-871-5346 or online at http://steamboat.com/onlineRental/.

Reservations will not be accepted less than 7 days in advance of your first day of skiing. Identify yourself with the University of Texas/Minnesota group.

This continuing dental education course is cosponsored with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School.