September 25th - October 2nd 2027 | Porto, Portugal
CBCT Bootcamp
Everything you need to know to read at a high level, improve patient outcomes and not get sued
“The dentist who orders or uses CBCT is responsible for interpreting… all findings within the scanned volume, even those outside the primary area of interest. This is a professional and legal requirement, and the standard of care for interpretation applies whether they specialize in radiology or not.
For complex cases or a lack of expertise, referring the scan to a specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology is a recommended means to provide higher-level patient care and mitigate the risk of missing clinically relevant incidental findings.”
-Benavides, Erika et al.¹
The 2026 ADA / AAOMR guidelines are clear: if you take a CBCT scan, you are responsible for reading and reporting on the entire image, including any incidental findings. And if you are not able to read a sufficiently high level, referral to a radiologist is recommended. Recent malpractice cases remove any doubt - the liability lies with the dentist who took the scan, or if referred, with the radiologist who reads it.
CBCT is an indispensable tool in the practice of all fields of dentistry, and with this heightened focus on the importance of both effective and comprehensive scan interpretation, it has never been more important to improve your CBCT reading skills.
With 12 hours of lectures and workshops spread across three days, this bootcamp will cover the safe and effective use of CBCT in dental practice, typical presentation of pathology in CBCT scans, a thorough review of incidental findings, and application of CBCT in advanced practice such as Implant Site Evaluation, Airway Evaluation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TMJ Anatomy, Pathology, & Joint Stability.
This learning concludes with an extensive workshop offering attendees the opportunity to apply what they have learned, interpret images in a guided structured format and practice appropriate documentation.
Our Dental Continuing Education trip is suitable for all dentists including General Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Endodontists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Implantologists, and practitioners of Oral Medicine. This week-long trip combines Dental CE learning with an exclusive itinerary of guided tours, private dinners (including a wine-pairing experience created by a two-Michelin star chef), a sunset cruise, and excursions to the Douro Valley & more. Staying in the heart of Porto, Portugal for 7 nights, this Dental CE trip is the perfect mix of learning & adventure and a great option for dentists travelling with their partners.
Key Information
September 25th - October 2rd 2027
7 Nights in a 5-star Hotel (Hilton Curio collection)
24 hours of CE credits (12 live in-person, 12 self-directed)
Meals Included:
Hotel breakfast every day
4 Private Dinners
2 Lunches
Guided tours of Porto
Sunset Douro River Cruise
Included Excursions to
Douro valley vineyard
Regional cities ( Aveiro / Braga /Guimarães )
Coastal Matosinhos
American Dental Association and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology patient selection for dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography
Benavides, Erika et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association, Volume 157, Issue 1, 20 - 35.e5 Full Text
In addition to the 12 hours in-person learning offered by Dr Dubois, Brilliant Dental Continuing education is excited to announce we are partnering with HealthBiz Mastery who will offer learners an additional 12 hours of business-development CE via their self-directed learning portal.
Trip Schedule
3PM: Check-in at the 5* Hilton Cénica Porto hotel.
Evening: Open bar reception and buffet dinner
Saturday 25th Sept
Daytime: Douro Valley Port Vineyard Experience including tour, tasting and bottling
Evening: Private Chef’s dinner
Sunday 26th Sept
Saturday 2nd October
Checkout at 12 noon
9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning
Afternoon: Guided tour of historic Porto
Monday 27th Sept
9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning
Afternoon: Guided Tours,
Evening: Private Gin Distillery tasting and Food Popup
Tuesday 28th Sept
9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning
Evening: Private Sunset Boat Cruise of Porto’s 6 Bridges
Wednesday 29th Sept
Free day with optional excursions to nearby history cities including Averio, Braga, Guimarães
Thursday 30th Sept
Daytime: Excursion to Costal Matosinhos with tour of historic Sardine factory
Evening: Private farewell wine dinner prepared by 2-star Michelin chef with expert sommelier host
Friday 1st October
Accommodation & Pricing
Our guest will be staying in the exquisite 5-star Hilton Cénica Hotel, part of the Curio collection. This stunning hotel on the site of an old theatre and lovingly renovated in 2024 is a taste of elegance a stone’s throw from the heart of bustling Porto. Offering luxurious rooms, breakfast included every day, a gym and spa for guests, and a dedicated breakout room for learning, we’re confident you’ll love it.
To keep this trip intimate, we have reserved just 10 rooms to ensure that every learner has a memorable and boutique experience. While we can guarantee you’ll have a great time travelling solo, Porto is a fantastic city to experience with a partner or friend, and so we we’ve priced our +1 supplement very reasonably. Spouses, travel buddies, partners in life/crime are most welcome and we have a special selection of suggested for activities for +1s while the dentists are learning.
We also have special pricing for two dentists sharing a room. Whether you’re a dynamic dentist couple duo, or you’re reliving your dental school glory days with an old friend, we’ve got you covered. Invoices for two dentists sharing will be provided either jointly or separately to allow you both to maximise your write-off.
Rooms with a both Queen-sized bed or two twin beds are available, just let us know once you book.
Single Occupancy Room
$6000 / person
Add a guest to your room
+ $3000
Two Dentists Sharing
$4500 / person
Tax Deductions
As a necessary work-related expense, travelling for continuing education is an eligible tax deduction. We will provide all of our learners with an itemised invoice that breaks down the headline price into line items including the cost of the CE and accommodation (normally 100% deductible) as well as food and entertainments (typically 50% deductible) so you can account for the trip accurately and fairly. We recommend you seek advice from a qualified accountant if you have specific questions.
What You'll Learn
With 12 hours of in-person person learning spread across three mornings, this Bootcamp will cover an extensive range of subjects including typical pathology presentation, incidental findings and further advanced topics.
For a full list of the Educational Activities available and their learning objectives, please see the Educational Annex PDF which can be downloaded below:
About the Lecturer
Dr. Dubois graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before completing a GPR at the University of Washington. She then worked as a general dentist at all types of practices in the Pacific Northwest before returning to the University of Washington for her Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology residency. She founded Oral Radiology Experts, an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology private practice providing radiology services to dentists across the US.
Dr Kate Dubois
Book Now!
Book now and pay a $1000 / person deposit to secure your spot.
Your deposit is 100% refundable up to 120 days before the trip. By paying the deposit you agree to be bound by the Trip Terms and Conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions prior to booking: info@dental-ce.com
Deposit Per Person:
Porto, Portugal
Saturday 25th September 2027 - Saturday 2nd October 2027