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From the bustling streets of Tokyo and the Zen gardens of Kyoto to all the historical sites in Hiroshima and Osaka, this trip is sure to be full of experiences to last a lifetime.
This incredible opportunity to travel and learn will allow you to immerse yourself in the most famous sights of this East Asian nation. With culturally rich and uniquely Japanese experiences, this is sure to be a bucket list trip!
Register for Upcoming Sessions
October 1, 2026 7:00 am - October 11, 2026 8:30 pm
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
Course Number: CF5665
The enrollment limit for the Travel and Learn program has been met. If you'd like to be put on a waiting list, please contact Travel One: [email protected]
Join the University of Minnesota's Continuing Dental Education program for an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the most famous sights of this East Asian nation. With culturally rich and uniquely Japanese experiences, this is sure to be a bucket list trip!
Whether you are a dental provider or a healthcare professional representing one of many fields, you will have the opportunity to attend breakfast seminars presented by an expert in the dental field. Covering a variety of topics, these seminars form an important and informative part of your Continuing Education course credits.
"Travel and Learn is a wonderful experience. The trips provide a chance for a like-minded and friendly group to enjoy a unique location planned out by professionals who ensure you hit the highlights of a location efficiently and stress-free. The U of MN provides an excellent CE speaker who is an expert in their field along with a small class size that encourages discussion and a deep understanding of the subject."
~Kyle E.
How to Register
Complete the Travel One, Inc. form to place your name on the waiting list.
Continuing Dental Education Program
Elevating Outcomes and Efficiency Through Patient-centered, Protocol-driven Dentistry
This 9-hour program redefines clinical success by placing Patient-Centered Care at the core of all operations. Discover how to enhance clinical outcomes and practice efficiency by implementing clear, calibrated protocols for major oral diseases: caries, periodontal and peri-implant disease, and oral cancer. Learn practical techniques, including advanced oral and pharyngeal cancer screening techniques and communication role-play for sensitive topics, and explore how modern tools like teledentistry, sleep apnea screening, and myofunctional awareness can revolutionize patient engagement, staff satisfaction. and practice productivity.
Learn How To
- Apply behavioral science techniques to significantly enhance patient understanding, collaboration, and adherence to complex disease prevention and treatment plans, including vaccination.
- Appraise standardized, evidence-based protocols across caries, periodontal, and oral cancer assessments to ensure diagnostic consistency and optimized outcomes through emerging therapies.
- Explore principles of calibration, team-based care, and emerging technologies like teledentistry and decision support tools to streamline practice flow, reduce diagnostic error, and expand access to care.
With space permitting, registered attendees may invite one adult guest to attend the CE presentations at no charge.
The educational program will include nine hours of continuing education content while in Japan.
Trip highlights
Enjoy private, guided tours of Japan's highlights, including:
Tokyo
- National Diet Building, a Japanese government building
- Marunouchi Station Square, the famed train station's courtyard
- Imperial Palace, the main residence of the emperor of Japan
- Tokyo National Museum, filled with priceless art and archeological artifacts
- Tour of a Sumo Stable, a communal living and training facility
- Travel to Shibuya, a busy ward in the commercial center of Tokyo
- Meiji Jingu Shrine, dedicated to the former Emperor, Meiji, and his wife
Kyoto
- Sanjusangendo Temple, a Buddhist temple built in 1164
- Kyoto Museum of Crafts & Designs, dedicated to generations-old practices
- Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple and World Heritage site
- Ryoanji Temple, a Zen temple famous for its minimalist Zen rock garden
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, considered part of the Japan's soundscape
- Private Zen Meditation Experience at Tenryu-ji Temple
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Higashiyama Shopping District
- Kiyomizu-dera, a Buddist temple and World Heritage site
- Sannen-zaka, a stone paved pedestrian road lined with shops
Hiroshima
- Peace Memorial Museum Park, documenting the WWII bombing
- Atomic Bomb Dome, a memorial and World Heritage site
- Ground Zero
- Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine, a floating Shinto shrine
Osaka
- Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous landmarks
- Dotonbori Foodie Tour
- Umeda Sky Building Observatory, a rooftop looking over the city
- Himeji, known for the sprawling, centuries-old, white castle
- Kobe, including a brewery tour and tasting, plus a Kobe Beef lunch
