2027 GDA Ski & CE
Sonnenalp Hotel
20 Vail RoadVail, CO 81657
United States
Join Colleagues and friends in beautiful Vail, Colorado for a week of learning and hitting the slopes January 11th-14th. This inaugural event is sure to have something for everyone, from black diamonds to black plaque care, mark your calendars for the ski trip you can't miss.
The host hotel will be the Sonnenalp hotel, with walk up access to the Vail Resort lifts and a discounted room block available in your confirmation e-mail with rates starting at $595/night. CE courses will begin at 7:00am on Monday, January 11th. Each day will begin with CE in the morning, a break during the day for hitting the slopes, followed by a bit more CE in the evenings, for a total of 14 hours of CE. We will have a cocktail reception Tuesday evening, registered spouses & guests are welcome.
Event Registration pricing:
- GDA Member Dentists - $1,100
- Non-Member Dentists - $1,500
- Primary Dental Team Member - $1,100
- Additional Dental Team Members - $750
- Guests - $40
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the GDA Events Manager Chelsea Skalski at chelsea@gadental.org
- Full Refund: Written cancellations received on or before November 9, 2026 will receive a full refund.
- Partial Refund: Written cancellations received between November 9 and 16, 2026 will be subject to a $150 administrative fee.
- No Refund: After November 16, 2026 no refunds will be issued without prior written approval from the GDA Ski & CE team.
Please note individuals are responsible for their own transportation, housing and ski/board lift tickets.
Dentists
You must have an account with the GDA in order to purchase a ticket
| Price | |
|---|---|
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GDA Member Dentist
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$1,100.00 |
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Non-member Dentist
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$1,500.00 |
Dental Team
You must have an account with the GDA in order to purchase a ticket
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Primary Dental Team Ticket
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$1,100.00 |
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Additional Dental Team Ticket
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$750.00 |
Guests
You must be accompanying a primary registrant
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Guest
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$40.00 |
Agenda
| January 11 | |
| 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast A light breakfast will be provided for CE attendees only. |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Prosthodontic "Pearls" for Enhanced efficiency in Implant Dentistry - Part I
2 CE Hours Dr. Jay Smith Dental implants and esthetic dentistry are essential components of modern practice. In this course, Dr. Smith will provide step-by-step guidance for single-tooth implants and managing adjacent missing teeth in the esthetic zone. |
| 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Ski Break This is free time for you to go enjoy the slopes or the resort. |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Airway Issues from Birth to Adulthood - Orthodontic Perspective Part I
2 CE Hours Dr. Tyler Rathburn |
| January 12 | |
| 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast A light breakfast will be provided for CE attendees only. |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Airway Issues from Birth to Adulthood - Surgical Perspective
2 CE Hours Dr. Glenn Maron |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ski Break This is free time for you to go enjoy the slopes or the resort. |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Airway Issues from Birth to Adulthood - Orthodontice Perspective - Part II
2 CE Hours Dr. Tyler Rathburn |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Cocktail Reception Light reception in Ludwig's Sunroom including an open bar and hors d'oeuvres for all attendees and their registered guests. |
| January 13 | |
| 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast A light breakfast will be provided for CE attendees only. |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Is Predictable Control & Treatment of Periodontal Disease Becoming a Reality? Impact on Periodontal Bone Grafts & Regeneration
2 CE Hours Dr. Tom Van Dyke |
| 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Ski Break This is free time for you to go enjoy the slopes or the resort. |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prosthodontic "Pearls" for Enhanced Efficiency in Implant Dentisty - Part II
2 CE Hours Dr. Jay Smith |
| January 14 | |
| 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast A light breakfast will be provided for CE attendees only. |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
"Bugs & Drugs" - Infection Control in Dentistry
2 CE Hours Dr. Glenn Maron This course satisfies the requirement for license renewal by 12/31/27 |
COURSE DIRECTOR:
Glenn Maron, DDS
Assistant Clinical Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for Emory University School of Medicine
Section Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Private Practice Limited to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Atlanta, GA
Dr. Maron attended Emory University Dental School and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, followed by a 1-year fellowship in reconstructive surgery. After finishing his residency at Emory, Dr. Glenn Maron has remained in Atlanta where he was a full- time faculty member at Emory until 1994. After leaving Emory, he continued his private practice in Midtown Atlanta.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS:
Tyler Rathburn, DMD
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics
Private Practice Atlanta Orthodontic Specialists in Atlanta, GA
Dr. Tyler Rathburn, known as Dr. Tyler, grew up in Sandy Springs, GA. He attended Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (K–12), earned a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia in 2009, and completed his DMD and orthodontics certificate at the Medical College of Georgia by 2015. While in dental school, he was part of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society and held leadership roles in student initiatives. He has since served as Director and Vice-President of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists and on the Alumni Board of his former school.
Jay Smith, DDS
Private Practice Prosthodontics Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, received his dental degree, and completed his residency in prosthodontics at Emory University in 1990. He was awarded the Hinman Scholar Award for Scholastic Achievement. He is past president of the Western Georgia section of the American College of Prosthodontists and a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Hinman Dental Society. He lectures nationally and internationally on esthetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. In his private practice in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Smith provides comprehensive prosthodontic care, focusing on enhancing patients' smiles and restoring their oral health with precision and compassion.
Thomas Van Dyke, DDS, PhD
Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research at The Forsyth Institute
Chair, Department of Applied Oral Sciences Center for Periodontology in Cambridge, MA
Dr. Van Dyke is an internationally recognized leader in periodontology and periodontal research. A past President of the International Association of Periodontology, he has served on numerous editorial boards, edited two volumes of Periodontology 2000, and authored more than 400 scientific publications. His research focuses on the inflammatory processes underlying periodontal and infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on the role of immune cells, disease pathogenesis, and emerging periodontal therapies. Dr. Van Dyke is widely known for his pioneering work in juvenile periodontal disease, inflammation resolution in periodontitis, and clinical research advancing patient care.
