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Heavenly Dental CE & Ski 2026

  • March 5, 2026
  • March 7, 2026
  • Marriott’s Grand Residence Club
    Lake Tahoe, CA

About the Event

Join us for Heavenly Dental CE & Ski 2026 at Marriott’s Grand Residence Club in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Ten (10) hours of PACE-approved continuing education will be provided in 2-hour sessions, from 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. The lifts run from 9 AM until 4 PM daily so you can get in a full day on the slopes between the morning and evening presentations. The first CE session will be Thursday, March 5th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We will conclude on Saturday, March 7th so everyone can easily make flights on Sunday. You are certainly welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer to enjoy the mountain.

Topics

  • Doc, Can’t You Just Call in More Antibiotics? (1 hour)

  • PMS Club (1 hour)

  • Nailing Periodontal Diagnosis & Knowing When to Refer (1 hour)

  • Dental Implants: Practical Considerations (2 hours)

  • Safely Treating Pregnant Women in Your Dental Office (1 hour)

  • Endodontic Restorations (1 hour)

  • Periodontal Plastic Surgery (1 hour)

  • Balancing a Handpiece and a Glass of Wine (2 hours)

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Speakers

Dustin Hedgpeth, DMD, MSD
Dr. Hedgpeth earned his dental degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2010. He completed his specialty training at the Medical University of South Carolina Division of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, earning his certificate in periodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry in 2013. He has been practicing with Columbia Periodontal Associates since 2013. Dr. Hedgpeth is an active diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and member of the American Dental Association. He is very involved in continuing dental education and has received numerous accolades. He enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, watersports, golf, and snow skiing.
Julie Ann Barna, DMD
Dr. Barna is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She practiced in Lewisburg, PA and also served as an assistant surgeon at a local hospital, where she was deeply involved in orthognathic surgery. During her career, Dr. Barna was actively involved at the national level for both the American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. After retiring from full-time practice, she continues to work some as an independent contractor and stays linked to dentistry through participation in The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Julie and her husband, Mark, love to spend time on the slopes and enjoy the fruits of Mark’s profession – winemaking!
Mark Veraguth
Mark is a native to Santa Rosa, CA and joined Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in 1989 as an assistant to head winemaker, Barbara Frank. In his youth, Mark studied at the University of California Davis earning his B.S. in Civil Engineering. During his studies, Mark was working as a cellar and vineyard helper at S. Anderson Vineyards, one of California’s most respected sparkling-wine producers. He found that his skills in production and logistics of civil engineering translated well to the wine industry and decided to never leave. In 1983 Mark was promoted to assistant winemaker at S. Anderson Vineyards and remained there until 1989 when he joined Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery. Mark became Head Winemaker in 2004 and is currently on his 29th vintage with Dr. Frank.
Matt Evans, DMD
Dr. Evans received his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1998. He completed the general practice residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and completed his specialty training in endodontics at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland Oregon. He has been in private practice in Lexington, SC since 2001. Matt started his ski career at Appalachian Ski Mountain ski school in 1976. Since that time, he has dedicated his free time to chasing the weightless feeling of powder skiing as often as possible while continuing to practice endodontics long enough to pay off the mortgage.
Jim Curtis, DMD
Jim retired at the end of December 2023 from a dental career that spanned two millennia. He spent the past 25 years in Columbia involved in the dental department and residency program at Prisma Health Richland. He has lectured widely over the years – locally, nationally, and internationally. Jim stays involved with dentistry through “chat & chew” with the residents, consulting, lecturing, and dental malpractice defense expert witness services. A former member of the Clemson Ski Team (YES, Clemson has a ski team), he proudly never finished a race! Nowadays, his motto is, “There is no shame in greens and blues!”

Additional Information

Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort is one of the most unique skiing and snowboarding destinations in the United States. It is the only mountain where you can ski in two states at the same resort! Located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, Heavenly offers beautiful vistas and fabulous snow on 4,800 acres of skiable terrain with 97 trails and 29 lifts. The terrain provides opportunities for all levels. The resort’s average annual snowfall is 251 inches. March is the snowiest month at Heavenly so plan on a great time on the slopes. Heavenly takes a little effort to reach, but it is definitely worth it. The most direct route is to fly into Reno, NV via Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Heavenly is located about 60 miles from the airport and usually takes about 75 minutes to drive. Various shuttle or rental car arrangements are available to get you across the mountains and into the Lake Tahoe basin. You can also fly into Sacramento, CA, which is located 110 miles west.

Accommodations are plentiful in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding region, from hotels to condos and whole house rentals. The links below provide a few resources.

https://www.renoairport.com/flights/non-stop-destinations/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9Km3BhDjARIsAGUb4nzxAhAs00-omD-fcoU2vsexOLVLZ65coImrSVGFzDPUokDe-OunUIYaAsHDEALw_wcB
https://www.ski.com/how-to-get-to-heavenly
https://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/mountain-info.aspx
https://www.hotels.com/de1757643/hotels-near-heavenly-gondola-south-lake-tahoe-united-states-of-america/
https://www.skiheavenly.com/plan-your-trip/stay/heavenly-lodging.aspx

Registration

  • LIMITED to 25 attendees
  • $900 for South Carolina AGD members
  • $1100 for non-members

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The South Carolina Academy of General Dentistry is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of denƟstry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2028. Provider ID# 219325.

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