Salinas Dental Program

Carlos F. Salinas Dental Continuing Education Program for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

October 3, 2025
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Drug Discovery Building

Earn up to 7 continuing education credits from nationally recognized experts and leaders in special care dentistry. All health care providers and team members are welcome. A continental breakfast and buffet lunch are included. 

RDH Magazine

"In October 2024, I attended the Dr. Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program on treating individuals with special health-care needs. I was blown away by all I learned and heard at this conference," writes Brooke Crouch, a registered dental hygienist, for RDH Magazine.

ADA CERP

The MUSC College of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP-recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The MUSC College of Dental Medicine designates this activity for up to 7 hours of continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a continuing education (CE) provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for CE Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Accommodations

A special group rate for attendees is available at The Courtyard Charleston Waterfront.

Parking

Limited, on-campus parking is included with early registration. Should you require parking, please send an email with the name of the driver to Andrea Danner by Sept. 1.

MUSC Guest & Visitor Information

Support for the Salinas Dental Program

The annual Salinas seminar is made possible in part by Dr. Maria Cordova-Salinas in honor of her late husband, the South Carolina Dental Association, and former colleagues of Dr. Carlos F. Salinas, who have generously made gifts to continue the program in his memory.

Make a contribution: College of Dental Medicine Salinas Dental Special Needs CE Program

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