Leading the Future of Continuing Dental Education

Strategy, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence

Featuring ACDE Members Dr. Louise Pilares, Kassie Broussard, Nathan Slone, and LERN Consultant, Dr. Travette Webster

 

In a rapidly shifting professional landscape, successful CDE programs require more than just great curriculum. They require a roadmap for the future. Join us in Chicago for a high-impact, four-day workshop designed to transform your program’s strategy and financial health.

 

Why Attend?

Move beyond assumptions and gain the actionable tools needed to build a self-sufficient, high-performing CDE unit. This workshop connects high-level strategic thinking with the practical operational checklists you need to thrive.

 

Future-Proof Your Program
Explore the trends and delivery formats that will define the next five years of dental education.
 

Achieve Financial Independence
Learn how to strengthen margins and reduce dependence on external subsidies.
 

Master Operational Excellence
Identify inefficiencies and streamline your core processes for better staff morale and participant satisfaction.
 

Data-driven Growth

Use advanced needs assessments to ensure every course you offer meets real market demand.

 

Agenda Overview

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Day One: Member Presentations

Developing Self-Study Video Modules in Learning Stream

Activating Your CE Advisory Committee: Strategic Planning with Industry Stakeholders

Best Office Practices: Organizing Your Digital Workspace

Open Forum - Discussion

 

Day Two: Vision & Strategy

Why Winners Win: The Next 5 Years in CDE

Goals & Strategic Planning: Aligning Programs with Market Demand

Financial Sustainability: Models for a Self-Sufficient Future

AGD PACE Presentation

ADA CERP Presentation

Open Forum - Discussion

 

Day Three: Operations & Execution

Needs Assessments: Using Data to Drive Enrollment

Streamlining Operations: Reducing Errors and Enhancing Experience

The CDE Operational Checklist: A Framework for Daily Excellence

Instructor Success: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent

 

Day Four: Annual Update

ACDE Webinar Series and Travel Program

Annual Survey Results

Business Meeting

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Hotel Accommodations

Sophisticated, stylish and luxuriously modern, Hotel Chicago Downtown is located in the heart of the city’s upscale River North area. The hotel in Marina City Complex Chicago provides unparalleled access to some of the most renowned restaurants, shopping and nightlife that are in the neighborhood of Chicago, River North. Within just minutes of the hotel, you can attend a concert at the famed House of Blues or go on a well-deserved shopping spree on the Magnificent Mile. After a long day of business or sightseeing, withdraw into the comfort in the luxury hotel in Chicago downtown rooms and suites, featuring pillowtop mattresses, convenient room service, 55-inch flat-panel TVs and panoramic views of downtown. Finally, cap off your night with a snack, beer or handcrafted cocktail at the on-site bar, the Chicagoan Lobby Bar. At Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, your day is limited only by your imagination.
 

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Secure Your Spot

Don't let operational friction or financial uncertainty hold your program back. Join the ACDE and Dr. Travette Webster in Chicago to build a stronger, more sustainable future for your CDE program.