Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference. Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th January Obergurgl, Austria

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1 Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th January Obergurgl, Austria 2019

2 Back by popular demand Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference Back by popular demand we are once again hitting the slopes from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th January Taking place in Obergurgl, Austria; 1930 metres above sea level and one of Tyrol s most beautiful Alpine villages. We will be taking over the superb four star Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl, which is positioned right in the heart of the idyllic resort. The hotel has ski in/ski out access to stunning skiing for all levels, with the main lift for the village directly outside the hotel. There will be an amazing six days of fantastic skiing, masses of après ski, as well as fascinating daily clinical seminars. This event will book up extremely fast, so please make sure you book your place as soon as bookings open on Monday 26th February at 8am. Bookings can be made via our website: Welcome 2

3 The Skiing You will be enjoying six days of skiing (or snowboarding) in the stunningly picturesque village of Obergurgl which has a rustic and charming ambience. It is surrounded on all sides by a magnificent mountain panorama formed by 21 peaks and over 3000m altitude. You will be in the heart of the action. The main lift is just outside the hotel which also offers ski in/ski out access. Your lift pass will also cover the Hochgurgl area which is connected to Obergurgl via the Top-Express Gurgl lift. The gondola only takes nine minutes to connect you, giving you even more piste to explore, including the mogul slope at Top-Wurmkogl if you dare! Your lift pass now covers Obergurgl, Hochgurgl and Sölden. Obergurgl, Hochgurgl & Sölden: The facts Obergurgl/Hochgurgl Sölden Resort Area 1930m 3082m 1350m 3340m Pistes 110kms 144kms Beginners 35km 69kms Intermediates 55km 44kms Advanced 20km 27kms 4 the scenery is breathtaking! Snow Cannons 99% coverage Glacier snow guaranteed. 70% Cannon coverage Floodlit Runs Two Two

4 The Hotel Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl We pride ourselves on the quality of our venues and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl excels with its high standards of cuisine and service. Owned by the Scheiber family since it was built in 1889, the hotel has a fantastic prime location right next to the Gaisberg and Rosskar ski lifts. You can be first on the slopes in the morning and come the afternoon, just step out of your skis and on to the terrace for an après ski drink! Once you have returned from the slopes you can then either retire to your cosy bedroom, or relax in the Glacier Spa. The spa is an oasis of 1200sq metres of saunas, steam rooms, fitness suite and indulgent treatment rooms, to soothe aching muscles and ready yourself for the next day s adventures. It even offers incredible panoramic views of the mountains. 6 Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference

5 The Conference As this is a Ski Conference, we do also have to take you off the slopes to attend CPD lectures. GDC registered delegates will be able to claim up to six hours of verifiable Ski-PD. Lectures will take place from Sunday to Friday and will be delivered by some great speakers. The last lecture on amalgam? Louis Mackenzie This lecture aims to provide an update on the rise and fall of amalgam, focusing on the contemporary indications and clinical techniques for amalgam restorations. The erosion explosion! A practical guide to the MI management of erosive tooth wear Louis Mackenzie This lecture will provide a practical overview of the latest clinical techniques for the minimally invasive management of patients with erosive tooth wear using direct composite. Porcelain veneers 2019 Louis Mackenzie This lecture aims to provide an update of the latest materials, equipment and clinical techniques for aesthetic diagnosis, planning and treatment of patients using porcelain veneers. 8 Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference

6 The Conference Ion Man! Radiography and Radiation Protection Regulations Louis Mackenzie This lecture will provide an update on the regulation of radiography and radiation protection in general dental practice. (IRMER subject) Quiz Night! Louis Mackenzie A verifiable CPD quiz hosted by Louis Mackenzie and aimed at testing ski conference delegate s dental and general knowledge. New technologies for advanced restorative dentistry John Withers and Martin Fallowfield This lecture is comprised of two parts and will provide and update on two of the latest technological advances in restorative dentistry: Operating microscopy (John Withers) Diode lasers (Martin Fallowfield) For full lecturer biographies and how the aims, objectives and development outcomes will relate to BDIA and GDC compliance standards, please visit 10 Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference

7 Day and Evening Activities Fancy Dress Day: Join in the fun by wearing fancy dress for a day and watch the whole mountain come alive with characters. Solden Ski Away Day: For a change of scene you can head to Solden for the day. This Alpine Ski World Cup venue is one of Europe s most renowned ski and snowboarding resorts. The rest of the group will join you in the evening for dinner and drinks in this vibrant town. Nederhutte: Voted as one of the top 10 après bars in the Alps, this is one experience not to be missed! There will be live music from the in-house band Die Nederlumpen, drinks, dancing and even a free skidoo back down to town, if you don t fancy skiing back! Night Walk: Join us for a walking tour of Obergurgl. Find out about the villages history and how it became one of the internationally renowned ski areas of today. Obergurgl: We will be exploring what the local area has to offer, not only are there cafés and bars it also hosts Obergurgl famous Josl Keller nightclub. Après ski Zirbenalm: Located next to the Steinmann-Bahn chairlift, surrounded by the beautiful pine forest above Obergurgl, the Zirbenalm is the new après-ski hotspot in one of the best resorts in the Alps. The location used to be known as David s Skihütte...and we will spend one evening here... enjoying lots of ribs, chips and beer! *All activities are subject to change. 12

8 The Programme Saturday 12th January Flights from the UK to Innsbruck Transfer to the Hotel Edelweiss 13:00 Guests start to arrive, check in 14:00 Ski and boot fitting 19:00 Dinner Sunday 13th January 07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Skiing and ski school 16:30 CPD lectures 18:30 Dinner & time to explore Obergurgl Monday 14th January 07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Skiing and ski school 16:30 CPD lectures 18:30 Dinner at Zirbenalm Tuesday 15th January 07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Skiing and ski school 16:30 CPD lectures 18:30 Dinner 20:30 Night walk *Times and activities are subject to change. 14

9 The Programme Wednesday 16th January 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 CPD lectures 09:30 Ski away day Solden and ski school 18:30 Dinner in Solden Thursday 17th January Fancy Dress Day 07:00 Breakfast 08:30 CPD lectures 10:00 Skiing and ski school 16:00 Après ski at the Nederhutte 20:00 Dinner Friday 18th January 07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Skiing and ski school 16:00 Return of ski equipment 16:30 CPD lecture - The Quiz 18:30 Dinner Saturday 19th January 07:00 Breakfast, check out and depart 16 Fun on the slopes *Times and activities are subject to change.

10 2019 Ski Conference Rates This year you will be able to choose the exact room you would like to book for the conference. The costs for the conference will depend on your chosen room type. Each room has limited availability and we be allocated on a first come first served basis. All conference rates include: Seven nights accommodation in a superb four star hotel Extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast Four course evening meal with a choice of main, daily salad and cheese buffets Flights from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester & Edinburgh All flight supplements Transfers between Innsbruck airport and the hotel Six days of conference lectures Six hours of verifiable CPD Six day lift pass including Solden Après ski at the Nederhutte Arranging your hire of ski or snowboarding equipment Arranging your ski or snowboarding lessons Arranging pre-flight airport accommodation From booking to the slopes, personalised events support to deal with any queries or questions The Important Small Print 1. On your booking form you will be able to choose your top three bedroom choices. If all three of your bedroom choices are not available when your booking is processed the Events Team will contact you to discuss options that are available. 2. Due to availability at the hotel we unfortunately have a limited number of standard single rooms available to us. We only have four in the main building and three allocated in one apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you are planning on attending on your own, we may be able to pair you up with someone in the same situation. Single supplements are no longer available on twin rooms. 18

11 2019 Ski Conference Rates Please find below the conference costs per person for each room type. Room Name Sqm Notes Amount of rooms available Cost per person Bronze Single Room 16sqm Three of these single rooms will be allocated in an apartment, which has three bedroom and two bathrooms Bronze Brunnenkogel 24sqm Austrian Twin or Double, North Facing Silver Spiegelkogel 20sqm Austrian Twin or Double, South Facing, Balcony Silver Zuckerhutl 26sqm Austrian Twin or Double, North Facing, Balcony Gold Zuckerhutl Superior 32sqm Twin or Double North Facing Gold Zuckerhutl Family 36sqm Austrian Twin or Double, North Facing VIP Piccard Family 30sqm Austrian Twin or Double, North Facing, Balcony VIP Gaisberg 26sqm Austrian Twin or Double, South Facing, Balcony All costs exclude VAT. 20

12 Extras Equipment Hire We can arrange equipment hire on your behalf for the conference. This will be an additional charge to the conference rate. Equipment can be easily collected on the Saturday when you arrive and comes in four standard levels. January 2019 costs are not yet released by the ski hire company but the prices below are for the costs (exc VAT) in 2018 as a reference guide. Equipment Bronze Silver Gold VIP Boot Hire Skis & Poles Snowboard N/A N/A Helmets 23 N/A N/A N/A To book If you would like to hire any equipment for the conference please add these details to the booking form. As soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the equipment you have chosen and take payment. 22

13 Extras Group Ski Lessons If it is your first time on the slopes we can arrange for you to join us at a ski school. Prices are not yet confirmed for 2019, so the 2018 times and prices are below as a guide when selecting what you would like to book. As with the equipment hire, as soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the ski lesson you have chosen, confirm times and take payment. Ski school is usually four hours a day, Sunday to Friday. It runs from 10:00-12:00, with a break for lunch and 13:30-15:30. If you are a complete beginner you will need to attend the school Sunday and Monday; more advanced skiers can join the group from Tuesday, if there is availability. The costs (exc VAT) for the ski school per day for 2018 was as below: Number of days at ski school 2018 cost guide One day 55 Three day 133 Four day 159 Five day 174 Six day 195 Please note your ski school days are booked for consecutive days. To book If you would like to book ski lessons for the conference please add these details to the booking form. As soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the lessons you have chosen and take payment. 24

14 Extras Private Ski Lessons Private ski lessons are also available and can be from two hours to six hours per day. They can also be booked for one or more people. Below are the 2018 prices (exc VAT). Number of Hours Start Time 2018 guide cost per person lesson for one individual Additional cost per person 2 09:00 or 11:15 13: :00 13: :00 to 13: :15 to 16:00 09:00 to 11:00 13:30 to 15: :00 or 10: : To book If you would like private ski lessons please add these details to the booking form. As soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the lessons you have chosen and take payment. 26

15 Extras Group Snowboarding School If you fancy a change from skiing and fancy boarding, the resort can also offer you boarding lessons. Prices are not yet confirmed for 2019, so the 2018 times and prices are below as a guide when selecting what you would like to book. As with the equipment hire, as soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the ski lesson you have chosen, confirm times and take payment. Snowboarding school is usually four hours a day, Sunday to Friday. It runs from 10:00-12:00, with a break for lunch and then from 13:30-15:30. If you are a complete beginner you will need to attend the school Sunday and Monday; more advanced boarders can join the group from Tuesday. The costs (inc VAT) for the ski school per day for 2018 was as below: Number of days at ski school 2018 guide costs per day One day 63 Two day 114 Three day 150 Four day 192 Five day 233 Six day 275 To book If you would like to attend snowboarding school please add these details to the booking form. As soon as the 2019 prices are available I will you to confirm the cost of the lessons you have chosen and take payment. 28

16 Flights You can fly to the conference from four locations. You will be flying into Innsbruck which is a 90 minute transfer from the airport to the hotel. Your flight cost has been included within your conference rate package. Outbound Flight - Saturday 12th January Departing from Arriving At Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Where the fun begins! Birmingham Innsbruck TOM :20 16:20 Edinburgh Innsbruck TOM :35 17:00 Gatwick Innsbruck TOM :45 10:40 Manchester Innsbruck TOM :55 10:10 Return Flight - Saturday 19th January Departing from Arriving At Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Innsbruck Birmingham TOM :30 18:30 Innsbruck Edinburgh TOM :10 19:35 Innsbruck Gatwick TOM :50 12:45 Innsbruck Manchester TOM :20 12:35 It is your responsibility to arrange transport to and from your chosen UK airport. Luggage Allowance 20kg of luggage is included in the cost of your flight. This will need to include any ski boots. You also get 5kg of hand luggage. Ski Carriage The cost for ski carriage is 42 plus VAT per person. Please add this to your booking form. 30

17 Airport Accommodation If you would like to book accommodation at the airport for the night before your flight I have arranged special rates at nearby airport hotels. Location Venue Price per room for single occupancy (exc VAT) Price per room for double occupancy (exc VAT) Birmingham Holiday Inn Airport Edinburgh Marriott Gatwick Sofitel Manchester Crowne Plaza Prices include Bed and breakfast the night before your flight Eight days of car parking at the hotel To Book If you would like us to book you a room please add this to your booking form. Please note you might be able to find cheaper prices on some hotel comparison websites as we have booked rooms under a group booking. 32

18 To Book To book your place to join us at the Ski Conference in Obergurgl in January 2019, please visit our website: On the website you will find our booking form which needs to be fully completed to book on to this event. You will need your passport when making the online booking. Bookings open on Monday 26th February at 8am. Deposit A 200 non refundable deposit needs to be paid at the time of booking. This can be paid by your monthly report or one of the events team can call you to take a credit card payment. Please indicate which method you would prefer on your booking form. Questions If you have any questions about booking this event please contact Kathryn Johnson on or Ski@denplan.co.uk 34 Don t wait... book your place now

19 Terms and Conditions This event is subject to availability, numbers are strictly limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Conference costs quoted are per person and exclude VAT. We will allocate your room in your preference order, subject to your availability. If there are no rooms available you have requested the events team will call you to discuss available options. If you are coming on your own and all the single room have been allocated you will be asked to share with another delegate. As places are strictly limited, no provisional bookings can be accepted. Deposits can be paid by monthly report or you can request a member of the events team to call you to pay by credit card. Bookings will only be accepted with a deposit of 200 per person. If you, the conference attendee, wish to cancel your place(s) then the following charges will apply: 100% of the conference rate will be charged if cancelled after Wednesday 31st October % of the delegate rate will be charged if cancelled after Friday 29th June Deposits are non refundable. Full payment must be made before 31st October Simplyhealth cannot accept any liability for the changes or costs incurred as a result of a flight or accommodation amendment. Simplyhealth strongly advises that you purchase adequate ski insurance immediately upon booking the Simplyhealth Professionals Ski Conference and cannot accept any liability for consequences as a result of cancellation, lost or delayed baggage, injury or illness during the conference. This dental conference is designed for Simplyhealth Professionals member dentists and their spouse/partners with over 50 Simplyhealth Professionals patients at their practice. If Simplyhealth cancel the conference for any reason, your payment will be returned less a 10% administration charge and any third party charges. Simplyhealth reserve the right to refuse any booking, for any reason Prices are subject to 20% VAT. 36

20 Denplan Ltd trading as Simplyhealth Professionals, Simplyhealth House, Victoria Road, Winchester, SO23 7RG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Denplan Ltd trading as Simplyhealth Professionals, Denplan Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Simplyhealth Access for arranging and administering dental insurance. Simplyhealth Access is incorporated in England and Wales, registered no and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Denplan Ltd is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission for General Insurance Mediation Business. Denplan Ltd only arranges insurance underwritten by Simplyhealth Access. Premiums received by Denplan Ltd are held by us as an agent of the insurer. Denplan Ltd is registered in England No The registered offices for these companies is Hambleden House, Waterloo Court, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1LQ. EVT