Continuing Education
Designed to provide practicing dentists and oral health care team members with didactic and clinical instruction in new methods and techniques
Upcoming Courses
Rural Health Improvement for Pediatric Treatment in Dental Essential Services (RHIP-TIDES)
June 11-13, 2026
More course information: Coming soon
The RHIP-TIDES mini-residency program is a continuing education learning collaborative for general dentists committed to serving children ages 0-5 in rural communities. The three-day "mini-residency" is a series of immersive learning sessions, in which participants will gain practical expertise in pediatric dentistry, practice management, and community engagement.
Foundations of Aesthetic and Therapeutic Injectables for Dentists
A Simulation-Based Clinical Course
August 14-15, 2026
Course information
This training program combines aesthetic and therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers with treatments for TMJ and orofacial pain. It emphasizes anatomy-driven techniques, patient safety, and evidence-based decisions through hands-on, simulation-based training.
This event is worth seven to ten hours of CE credit.
Digital Dentistry Innovation Symposium and Workshop
September 18-19, 2026
Course information
The Digital Dentistry Innovation Symposium and Workshop brings together innovators, educators, and clinicians to explore digital workflows in practice. Aimed at general practitioners and specialists, it provides an overview of how digital technology improves efficiency, communication, and patient outcomes. Through presentations and discussions, attendees will learn about foundational and advanced digital dentistry applications.
This event is worth seven to eleven hours of CE credit.
The Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
October 2, 2026
The Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Individuals with Special Health Care Needs is a continuing education opportunity open to all dental and oral health providers, academics, staff and students.
This event is worth seven hours of CE credit.
Creative Solutions in Endodontics
October 23, 2026
Course information
Endodontists do more than just clean, shape, and fill root canals. Collaborating with dental specialists enables comprehensive care. This session covers clinical decisions, treatment planning, and endodontics' role in periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. Through case histories, participants will learn diagnosis, case selection, and the impact of endodontics on treatment outcomes.
This event is worth seven hours of CE credit.
Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) Certificate Program
January 2027
This certificate program is for dental hygienists and dental assistants who work in rural areas or communities with limited access to dental care who want to become community dental health coordinators.
This course is worth 25 hours of continuing education (CE) credits for dental hygienists and up to 31 hours of CE credits for dental assistants.