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Testimonials CCADS Members

Tue, 29 Nov 11 17:45:00 UT

Here is what some of our current members and graduates say about their experience with the CCADS program

Share your testimonials and tell us about your experience with CCADS. We value your learning experience and want to hear all about it. Tell us how has CCADS changed your practice? What would you say to someone considering the program?

2011 Vancouver CCADS Graduation

Fri, 18 Nov 11 21:00:00 UT

Check out our slide show of our Vancouver Program graduation ceremony. We're proud of our graduates and their fantastic quality of work!

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CCADS enters the Ontario market

Mon, 24 Oct 11 19:00:00 UT

The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) is pleased to announce its launch in Ontario. One of North America's fastest growing aesthetic program CCADS will be offering its hands-on programs to dentists in this region. We have been gradually expanding its program across Canada from British Columbia, Alberta and now into Ontario. CCADS currently offers a core 3 level hands-on post graduate aesthetic program which will be its main focus in the region initially. All levels of the programs are CE accredited.

CCADS President, Garrett Caldwell announced, “Ontario is great region for CCADS. We are responding to the demands of dentist who are looking for exceptional program like the ones CCADS offer. We have structured our program to give dentist the opportunity to access a high quality live patient hands-on experience on a local level, with mentoring and exceptional results. This is very appealing to dentist who wants the best training possible to bring their practice to the next level. In addition, dentists can apply for a chance to receive a full or partial grant to help cover the cost of the education which is unique in the world of post-graduate education. We are, however, limited to 25 grants.”

CCADS will be holding its first Wine and Cheese evening in Mississauga on November 15, 2011. This event will allow dentist and potential CCADS instructors a chance to find out more about the program and how it can benefit them. CCADS has a limited number of seats in its Ontario program and dentists who attend the Wine and Cheese evening will be given priority enrolment. We look forward to seeing you there. Click here to register.

Hands-on Learning at the CCADS’ Live Patient Course at UBC in Vancouver

Mon, 24 Oct 11 18:30:00 UT

CCADS recently completed the first of two weekends of the Live Patient Hands-on Program at UBC. Our members received support from Instructors, peers, and laboratory staff in the preparation portion of the program. CCADS offers a unique experience where you are surrounded with those who are just as committed to raising the bar of dentistry as you are. The hands-on experience is where it all comes together and you put into pratoce the theory you have been taught. CCADS members have access to one-on-one mentoring and also make life-long connections with other colleagues within the program. We took a few photos of the program to share with everyone - be sure to check them out. The SEAT weekend is on Nov 4th/5th and we can't wait to see the final results! For more information on our program contact tlmark@ccads.org.

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CCADS' Convergent Occlusion Program is a Resounding Success

Wed, 12 Oct 11 22:15:00 UT

CCADS launched its first Convergent Occlusion program with Dr. Clayton Chan last Friday in Vancouver, BC and from the feedback we have received, it was a great success. The program was sold out with many doctors asking when the next level will be announced. The program itself focused on studying the pros and cons of the existing occlusion philosophies and presenting a comprehensive alternative approach that brings both sides together - Convergent Occlusion. Dr Chan, who has a vast amount of experience in both CR and Neuromuscular, is one of the few doctors who has the depth of experience and passion to be able to bring together a new approach in this arena.

The program included a hands-on component where the doctors could put their learning in to practice. This proved to be a highlight of the day where doctors got to take registrations of their own bites and test out the theory, presented earlier. Dr. Chan, who was approached by CCADS to create Convergent Occlusion was excited by the response to the program. Dr Chan, said, "It is geat to see doctors who, have perhaps been forced to choose one approach over the other in their education, see the benefit of looking at occlusion in a new way that can combine the benefits of both philosophies into a new one. This has been my thinking for a long time and to see it resonate with doctors of all levels, tells me it is the way we need to go".

Dr. Charles Shuler, Dean and Professor, UBC Dentistry made a surprise visit to the program and spent some time chatting with the doctors. CCADS and UBC annouced their partnership last month and this was our first program to be held at UBC.

Check out the pictures from the day and if you want to hear more about the program and the plans for expanding the launch - just contact julieselby@ccads.org

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CCADS Partners with a Leading Dental School in Canada

Tue, 13 Sep 11 02:45:00 UT

Here at the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS), we are very excited to announce a partnership with the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry (UBC Dentistry), located in Vancouver, Canada. UBC Faculty of Dentistry is one of the highest ranked dental schools in Canada and rates as one of the leading dental schools worldwide.

Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS, says, “The UBC Dentistry partnership is a great way for dentists to experience two of the most credible brands in dental education. UBC Dentistry has a long history of providing world-class education, and CCADS’ postgraduate programs are renowned for providing an excellent educational experience.”

The partnership is viewed by all parties as a long-term arrangement that will help advance the training of dentists.

“Aligning with, and offering CCADS’ programs as part of the UBC Dentistry’s Continuing Dental Education program, is another way to ensure the quality of education that dentists experience at UBC is continued once they graduate. At UBC Dentistry, we are committed to providing the highest level of education and educational experience and we welcome a partnership with CCADS,” comments Dr. Charles Shuler, Dean and Professor, UBC Dentistry.

Paolo Kalaw, Chairman of CCADS, says, “Supporting Dean Shuler’s vision to produce exceptionally well-qualified dentists and a continuing dental education experience that competes with the best around the world is one of the key reasons that CCADS is excited to be a part of this partnership.”

About the Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia

UBC Dentistry is one of a handful of dental schools in North America to use problem-based learning (PBL) as its primary pedagogy. The focus on student-centred, small-group learning addresses the learning of foundational knowledge in a clinical context, while introducing students to equally important skills in the areas of communication, self-directed learning and critical analysis. Along with teaching and learning, UBC Dentistry has a robust and world-renowned research faculty, a full suite of clinical specialty graduate programs, extensive community outreach initiatives and a long-standing program of continuing dental education courses. Visit www.dentistry.ubc.ca for more information.

CCADS Information Webinar

Mon, 15 Aug 11 21:45:00 UT

As the demand for aesthetic and restorative dentistry grows, how do you know which training program will give you the best chance of success? The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) program is unique in that it is structured around the elements to ensure success within your practice.

Join Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS, for an upcoming hour-long informational webinar which he will be presenting a unique educational opportunity that is available to you locally in San Francisco.

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM PST
Duration: 1 hour
Presenter: Garrett Caldwell
Registration: Complimentary

For more information or to register, please click here.

Spring Hands-On Program Graduation

Thu, 14 Jul 11 23:00:00 UT

CCADS has put together a slide show of the graduation ceremony pictures from the Vancouver Spring hands-on program. Great job everyone for the fantastic quality work!

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CCADS In Action Spring Hands-On Program 2011

Thu, 12 May 11 22:45:00 UT

CCADS In Action

After many requests for pictures from the hands-on program we just completed in Vancouver, we have put together a slide show of all our members in action (or inaction when you see Dr. Ayoub) - he’s the exhausted Program Director slumped against the wall! The program was a great success and all our students produced some fantastic quality work, so congratulations to everyone involved. We’ll be posting the before & afters, as well as the graduation pictures in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.

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CCADS SOCIAL

When you've worked hard, you need to relax, CCADS is not just about providing an exceptional educational experience - it's about having fun and getting to know your peers. Check out the "after party" pictures from our Vancouver Spring Hands-On Program.

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Frontier Dental Laboratories commits an additional $10 million to CCADS

Wed, 11 May 11 16:30:00 UT

We are excited to announce that Frontier Dental Laboratory has committed an additional $10 million to the CCADS program, bringing their total commitment to over $15 million.

Frontier Dental Laboratories’ funding towards CCADS will be used to expand our position as a world class, mentorship based, hands-on program. Garrett Caldwell, our President, says, "I am grateful for Frontier Dental Laboratories' additional support of CCADS. I have been involved in many dental programs and to have a partner such as Frontier, that provides such high quality work and is so dedicated to post-graduate education, is rare.”

Paolo Kalaw, CEO of Frontier Dental Laboratories "I strongly believe in the CCADS program. I have seen how dentists have achieved great results through hands-on experience and high level mentorship, not just in their skill level, but also in their personal lives. This is an industry with great people and we are honoured to be part of a program that is committed to producing exceptional results."

This is an exciting time in the growth of CCADS as we expand into new markets including as Washington and Alberta. Having the support of a partner like Frontier allows us to continue with our vision of providing world-class education to doctors that are as passionate as we are about taking dentistry to the next level!