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 Bonjour from St. Barth... By choosing our island, the Pearl of the Caribbean, for your vacation and for some of the best continuing education programs in dentistry, you will join the ranks of the privileged in dentistry. St. Barthelemy is all about relaxation: there are no glitzy resorts here only white sand beaches and a touch of France shown in the language and cuisine. The water that surrounds St. Barts is warm and great for swimming and snorkeling and many visitors also choose to scuba dive or fish offshore. This island is a true tropical paradise.
Our programs include a full week of morning lectures by world renowned lecturers spanning all phases of dentistry. The pearls of wisdom that you will leave St. Barth with will stay with you for years to come, which only help enhance your ability to deliver the very best dental care to the valued patients in your dental practice.
Once attending a week long lecture series, you will find yourself waiting impatiently for your next opportunity to return for one of the best vacations and the best in dentistry. We have been most fortunate in attracting speakers such as Ronald Goldstein, David Garber, Gerard Chiche, Takiyosha Nishimura, Harold Heymann, Ramon Duran, Edward Walk, Louis Rose, Norman Feigenbaum, Louis Rossman, Arnold Weisgold, Karl Leinfelder, Bruce Small, Henry Salama, Lou Graham, Howard Glazer, Roger Wise, Marty Zase, Gary Reiser and Barry Zweig to St. Barths.
The purpose of our web site is to familiarize you with our island and our conference in 2011- Monday, January 17th to Friday, January 21st. We hope that after learning more about us, you will want to join us for a week of challenging education, fun, and relaxation.
January is a very special time of the year in St. Barth. Our annual Music Festival will be in full swing with its dance, jazz, and chamber orchestra phases. Our harbor will be filled with mega yachts and sail boats. There will be several art openings and the hotels and restaurants will be very busy. Merci de visiter et dites un ami!
Lou Graham, D.D.S.
January 17th - 21st, 2011
 Dr. Lou Graham has always approached his practice of dentistry with a progressive yet conservative methodology. Dr. Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals, focusing on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry”.
He emphasizes in his teachings the same things he practices: dental health diagnosis, treatment plans for medically compromised patients, conservative treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and customized approaches to periodontal care, implants and laser dentistry. Dr. Graham is a graduate of Emory Dental School. He is the past Dental Director and holds a part time faculty position at the University of Chicago. He enjoys providing dental care at his private practice, University Dental Professionals, in Chicago, IL – Hyde Park.
A 2011 bonus on JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta and Continental:
When you book on JetBlue online, enter promo code: SBDAJB, JetBlue will give you a courtesy 5% on your travel fare to St Martin (SXM) from any city in the US. Valid travel dates to SXM are: 1/12/2011-1/16/2011 and from SXM: 1/21/2011-1/125/2011. This JetBlue promotion is valid from 4/1/2010 to 1/16/2011. 
When you book on American Airlines online, enter promo code 8611AB and receive a courtesty 5% off the lowest applicable published air fare. Travel is valid on American Airlines from Jan 11-26, 2011 for travel to and from St Maarten (SXM). Those passengers arriving in San Juan (SJU) and using Tradewind Aviation to transfer to St Barth can use promo code A1311AK for the same flying period.
When you book on Delta online, enter promo code: 410431, Delta will give you a courtesy of up to 2%-10% on your travel fare to St Martin (SXM) from any city in the US. Valid travel dates to and from SXM are: 1/10/2011-1/29/2011.
 When you book on Continental online, enter promo code ZJ9P124717. Continental will apply a courtesy of 2-10% based on the ticket code. Valid travel dates are: 1/14/2011-1/24/2011
Location
Saint Barth is located in the North of the Antilles. The 15 square mile island differs greatly from other islands due to its topography and climate.
Phoning
To call the US dial 00-1 followed by the area code and number.
From the US to Saint Barth dial 011-590+ 590+number. (That's right, 590,590)
To call France, dial the telephone number.
Your cell phones will work in St. Bart. On arriving, press "00" and you will be assigned a local telephone number. Charges typcially run $3.00 a day for this service and telephone charges run approx $3-$4 per minute depending on the time of day and whether it is an incoming or outcoming call. These charges will be billed to your credit card. If you have two cellphones to bring, it would be wise to bring both - one may not work but the other may... Don't be upset if you can't register for service during the day - easiest at night... Also best service is achieved on the St. Martin side of the island.
Currency
French is the official language but English is spoken as well. The Euro is the primary currency but dollars are accepted all over as well as most major credit cards. Inquire before buying. Best to use MasterCard/Visa to get Euros Conversion. Using Amex will typcially be in $'s. Best to ask before giving your credit card to avoid a misunderstanding.
Water
There are no rivers or steams in Saint Barth. There is a central desalinization plant in Public which transforms salt water to drinking water and rain water is collected in cisterns. There is no real rain season, therefore water is considered precious, use it sparingly. It is better to drink bottled water
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