Join us for the Exclusive Post-Yankee 2026 Ski & CE Weekend at Loon Mountain where education meets indulgence.
Location: RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain- Lincoln, NH
https://www.riverwalkresortatloon.com/
Why come?
- Begin the weekend by mingling with colleagues at Friday evening’s Welcome Reception- enjoy a warm welcome with complimentary appetizers and two glasses of your choice of wine, beer, or cider.
- Start your mornings with hot breakfast and thoughtfully scheduled CE learning
- Afternoons on the slopes with complimentary resort shuttles to and from Loon Mountain
- Luxurious spa treatments, wine tasting, boutique shopping & gourmet dining available*
- Nestled in the beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains
The perfect way to transition from the conference buzz into a restorative mountain escape.
* See additional information and pricing below.
Weekend Itinerary:
Friday, March 6
Welcome Reception | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 7
Breakfast | 7:00 – 7:30 am
CE Lecture | 7:30 – 9:30 am (2 CE Hours)
The Power of Collaboration: Periodontics and Restorative Synergy in Complex Cases
Speaker: Ancy Verdier, DMD
Successful interdisciplinary dentistry requires more than technical precision—it demands true collaboration. In this interactive presentation, Dr. Ancy Verdier explores how restorative dentists and periodontists can work together to achieve predictable, aesthetic, and biologically sound results in complex cases. Through real-world examples and case studies, participants will learn strategies for diagnosis, treatment sequencing, and communication that enhance clinical outcomes and strengthen team relationships. From full-arch rehabilitations to tissue regeneration and implant restorations, Dr. Verdier highlights how synergy between surgical and restorative disciplines elevates patient care and professional satisfaction.
- Understand how to identify and plan complex interdisciplinary cases
- Learn protocols for effective communication between surgical and restorative teams
- Explore innovative technologies and techniques that enhance collaborative outcomes
Sunday, March 8
Breakfast | 7:00 – 7:30 am
CE Lecture | 7:30 – 9:30 am (2 CE Hours)
Building Patient Trust: Communication, Case Acceptance, and Long-Term Retention
Speaker: Ancy Verdier, DMD
Behind every successful treatment plan is a foundation of trust. In this engaging and practical session, Dr. Ancy Verdier shares proven communication strategies to help dental teams connect more deeply with patients, guide them through complex decisions, and foster long-term loyalty. Attendees will gain insight into behavioral cues, empathetic listening, and language that inspires confidence and case acceptance. Drawing on years of clinical experience and leadership across multi-specialty practices, Dr. Verdier demonstrates how authentic relationships lead not only to better compliance—but to sustained practice growth and patient satisfaction.
- Develop effective communication techniques to increase patient trust and case acceptance
- Recognize the role of emotional intelligence in patient interactions
- Implement systems that promote consistent follow-up and long-term patient retention
Registration Price: $350
Includes:
Welcome Reception – mingle and unwind with colleagues- enjoy complimentary appetizers along with your choice of two beverages: wine, beer, or cider
2 Hot Breakfasts – start your day right before hitting the slopes, spa, or local attractions
4 CE Hours – engaging, practice-building education
Complimentary Shuttle Service – effortless travel to and from Loon Mountain all day
*Lift tickets will be available for purchase at the front desk at the resort.
*Registration price does not including resort lodging- see below for discounted group room rates.
Discounted Group Rates- Resort Lodging
Room Options
- Studio: $305/night
- One Bedroom: $422/night
To reserve your accommodations, please contact the RiverWalk Resort Reservations Department directly at 603-745-7500 and let them know you are with Massachusetts Dental Society. Be sure to book by February 15th to take advantage of the discounted group rates.
On-Site Spa
https://www.riverwalkresortatloon.com/riverwalk-resort-spa
On-Site Dining
https://www.riverwalkresortatloon.com/riverwalk-resort-dining
On-Site Winery
https://www.riverwalkresortatloon.com/riverwalk-resort-winery
Optional Offering at Resort Winery:
“Meet the Winemakers” Tour- Saturday afternoon
This exclusive experience has a limit of 15 people, making it ideal for those that have a more-than-average interest in wine and how it is made.
*Email Samantha Corrinne; scorrinne@massdental.org if you would like to be added to the signup sheet for the Saturday afternoon winery tour. Limited to 15 participants.
$40 per person – Tours Include:
• Full Flight Wine Tasting with the Winemakers in our Winery
• Souvenir Logo’d Wine Glass of Your Choice
• Special Tasting of “Wine in Progress”
• 2-Way “Conversation” with the Winemakers
• Winery Production Room Tour
• Deep Dive into Winemaking Process
• Review/Demonstration of Winemaking Equipment