The Office of Continuing Dental Education is proud to be part of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry’s 140 year commitment to providing outstanding education in the dental field. The CDE Office offers a wide range of innovative educational programs to assist you in growing your practice or in meeting your state licensure requirements. The courses are open to all dental professionals. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education Department is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Please visit Directions and Parking for travel suggestions and hotel information. Visitor parking for the school of dentistry is located in the Palmer Drive structure which is located behind the dental school. The Fletcher parking structure is used for patient parking only.
Have questions? Check out the Continuing Dental Education Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Dental Education, does not accept course registrations from 3rd party websites.
LIVE WEBINAR COURSES
LOCAL ANESTHESIA: AN UPDATE AND REFRESHER
March 17, 2023
Course Number: P765-23
Credits: 5
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fee: $175
Course Speaker: Martha McComas, RDH, BS, MS
Course Overview: This live Zoom online seminar will review pain control theory, anatomy and physiology, local anesthetic agents, managing medical emergencies, both maxillary and mandibular injection technique and refresh dental hygienists on the skills, knowledge and technique for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia in dental hygiene practice. This course includes troubleshooting common errors in block and infiltration anesthesia, as well as pain management strategies amidst the opioid crisis. This course fulfills the State of Michigan requirement for pain management.
Controlled Substance Risk Assessment and Tapering the At-Risk Patient
March 22, 2023
Course Number: A991-23 – Session L
Credits: 1
Course Time:8:00-9:00pm EST
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fees: $49
Course Speaker: Ronald J. Kulich, PhD
Course Overview: Current data is presented with respect to the presence of controlled substance use among general practice patients, cost effective strategies for conducting a valid assessment, and crisis strategies for management, tapering, and interprofessional collaboration.
Implicit Biases in Dentistry
March 23, 2023 – March 24, 2023
Course Number: P1008-23A
Credits: 3
Course Time: March 23 (7:00-10:00pm); or March 24 (1:00-4:00pm)
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fees: $95
Course Speaker: Marita Rohr Inglehart, Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. habil.
Course Overview: The State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, has issued a requirement for all healthcare providers in Michigan to attend continuing education courses addressing the topic of "Implicit Biases." This course fulfills the state licensure requirement.
Exploring the Limits of Skeletal Expansion with Mini Screws
March 25, 2023
Course Number: A991-23 – Session M
Credits: 1.5
Course Time:11:00am-12:30pm, EST
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fees: $59
Course Speaker: Sercan Akyalcin, DDS, MS, PhD
Course Overview: This lecture aims to present how mini screw-supported expansion may and may not work for your practice setting with case demonstrations.
Ceramic Crowns: Esthetics & Function
April 5, 2023
Course Number: A991-23 – Session N
Credits: 1.5
Course Time:8:00pm-9:30pm, EDT
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fee: $59
Course Speaker: Chris Wyatt DDS, MS, PhD
Course Overview: The successful selection of ceramic material for the restoration of teeth requiring crowns is based upon esthetics and function. This presentation will explore the selection of ceramics from aspects of biological compatibility, occlusion, and patient acceptance. Cases demonstrating success and failure of currently utilized ceramic materials will be presented.
Periodontal Maintenance on the Implant Patient
April 25, 2023
Course Number: A991-23 – Session O
Credits: 2
Course Time:8:00pm-10:00pm, EDT
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fees: $69
Course Speaker: Carlos Parra, DDS, MS
Course Overview: With the increased number of clinicians placing dental implants, there has been an increase in implant related complications. Within these complications, peri-implantitis is the most prevalent. The course will go over basic implant anatomy, diagnosis of peri-implant disease, risk factors, surgical and non-surgical treatment options and make special emphasis in peri-implant maintenance and long-term stability of peri-implant tissues.
A "St. Louis-Style" Oral Pathology Safari
April 27, 2023
Course Number: A991-23 – Session P
Credits: 2
Course Time: 11:00am-1:00pm, EDT
Location: Live Zoom Webinar
Fees: $59
Course Speaker: Richard J. Vargo, DMD, MBA
Course Overview: Guided by Dr. Vargo, participants will journey through the "St. Louis" oral pathology landscape to encounter several exotic oral pathologies. Participants will experience how these cases were diagnosed and managed.
IN-PERSON COURSES
Bench Test Preparatory Course in Restorative Dentistry for International Dentists
April 21-23, 2023
Course Number: C1020-23
Credits: 18
Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Registration Time: 7:30am
Course Time: 8:30am-5:00pm (Friday); 9:00am-5:00pm (Saturday); 9:00am-12:00pm (Sunday)
Fees: $3,000
Course Director: Qiming Jin, DDS, MS, PhD
Course Overview: Course Overview: International dentists have shown interest in coming to U.S. dental schools to receive their education and training. This course will help international dentists prepare for the bench test exams conducted in U.S. dental schools as part of their admission process. This course will present a detailed review of the restorative dentistry hands-on skills. In addition, this course will include the reviews of treatment plans and removable prosthodontics.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is not a prerequisite for, and does not guarantee, admission into any dental school. Completion of this program will not be considered in making admissions determinations to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Assisting & Monitoring Nitrous-Oxide for Registered Dental Assistants
April 24, 2023
Course Number: P5048-23
Credits: 5
Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Course Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fees: DDS: $275; RDA: $175
Course Speaker: Janet Kinney, RDH, MS and Martha McComas, RDH, BS, MS
Course Overview: This course is designed to prepare the registered dental assistant to assist and monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation as a pain control strategy in dental practice safely and effectively. This course meets the educational requirements specified by the law in Michigan. To register for the course, you must be a licensed registered dental assistant (RDA).
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation for the Registered Dental Hygienist
April 24, 2023
Course Number: P5045-23
Credits: 8
Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Course Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fees: DDS: $475; RDH: $325
Course Speaker: Janet Kinney, RDH, MS and Martha McComas, RDH, BS, MS
Course Overview: This course is designed to prepare the dental hygienist to administer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation safely and effectively as a pain control strategy in dental hygiene practice. The course includes classroom and clinical experiences. It also meets the educational requirements specified by Michigan law.
ADVANCED PERIODONTAL SURGERY: A PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSE
August 8-12, 2023
Course Number: P485-23
Credits: 29
Location: Room G508, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Registration Time: 7:30am
Course Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fees: $5,000
Course Director: Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD
Course Overview: This course is designed to help dentists incorporate hard and soft tissue graft as well as advanced implant surgeries into their daily practices. This CE course combines didactic lectures and hands-on workshop with fresh cadaver specimens to cover a broad range of advanced periodontal/implant surgical techniques.
EFFECTIVE INSURANCE CODING: HOW TO GET YOUR CLAIMS PAID FASTER
This course is co-sponsored by the Delta Dental Foundation
September 8, 2023
Course Number: A156-23
Credits: 6
Location: Park Place Hotel & Conference Center 300 East State Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Registration Time: 7:45am
Course Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Fee: $85
Course Speaker: Jeffery Johnston, DDS, MS
Course Overview: Billing for dental procedures doesn’t have to be complicated. With better understanding of the third-party payer industry, you can maximize your clinical time.
ONLINE COURSES
TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING OF DENTAL PATIENTS
(available until April 30, 2023)
Course Number: PR-P1018-22
Credits: 3
Pre-Recorded Zoom Webinar
Fees: $95
Course Directors: Iwonka Eagle, RDH, MS; Marita R. Inglehart, Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. habil; and David Tindle, DDS, MS
Course Overview: This pre-recorded webinar reviews the following topics:
(1) Overview of the history and use of tobacco products and nicotine replacement therapies and an introduction to Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and its oral and overall health consequences.
(2) Prescribed and OTC medications that support tobacco cessation efforts.
(3) Motivational communication and tobacco cessation; the importance of assessing the severity of a patient's addiction to tobacco to tailor communication towards the patient's situation.
OFFICE INFORMATION
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education
1011 N University Ave, Room G508
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
Phone: (734) 763-5070 or (734) 763-5171
cde.umich@umich.edu
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education 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 Office of Continuing Dental Education is proud to be part of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry’s 140 year commitment to providing outstanding education in the dental field. The CDE Office offers a wide range of innovative educational programs to assist you in growing your practice or in meeting your state licensure requirements. The courses are open to all dental professionals. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education Department is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Please visit Directions and Parking for travel suggestions and hotel information. Visitor parking for the school of dentistry is located in the Palmer Drive structure which is located behind the dental school. The Fletcher parking structure is used for patient parking only.
Have questions? Check out the Continuing Dental Education Frequently Asked Questions