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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has been offering live, interactive CE webinars through Cisco Webex which enables you to participate in interactive, distance learning from any location. Live, interactive CE webinars offered by the Dugoni School of Dentistry are considered as in-person, live courses by the Dental Board of California. However, this may vary for license renewal in other states. Please check the course pages on this website for the most up-to-date programming information. We hope you all stay safe during this unprecedented time.

Upcoming CE Courses

The Division of Continuing Dental Education at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is dedicated to educating dental professionals by providing the highest quality CE programs available in dentistry today. We offer a variety of CE programs, including: lecture courses, hands-on workshops, mini residency programs, certification programs and travel programs. To access the CDE policies and general information, click here.

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October

10/3/2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Live Webinar: Introduction to Bioclear Modern Dentistry: Exploring the Dark Side of Black Triangles and Negative Space
Recent research explains the strong desire for patients to create pink and white aesthetics. One third of adults suffer from Black Triangles and a significant number of adult post-orthodontic cases result in Black Triangles.

10/10/2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Live Webinar: Bone Grafting, Ridge Preservation and Ridge-Split Procedures for General Practitioners
In this comprehensive lecture for general dentists, you will learn the techniques of socket bone grafting (SBG)/ridge preservation as well as other approaches in implant-driven bone augmentation.

10/17/2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Live Webinar: Evidence-based Implant Treatment Planning for Partially and Completely Edentulous Patients
A survey of dental practitioners has revealed that the number one concern in implant dentistry is appropriate treatment planning. This lecture will teach you how to apply best available evidence to implant treatment planning decision making

10/17/2020
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: The Dental Professional's Role in the Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
This interactive webinar will include the basics of normal sleep patterns, snoring and sleep apnea in adults and in children, co-morbidities and consequences of sleep apnea and the dental professionals role in screening, referral and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.

10/24/2020
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: Minimally Invasive Dentistry in the Age of COVID-19
The current COVID-19 crisis has brought attention to the dangers of aerosols and changed dentistry forever. Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) and minimally invasive dentistry have been around for decades, yet many are still searching for simple protocols that work.

10/31/2020
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: Function, Parafunction and What the Function-Forces that Threaten Our Success
Treatment planning and occlusion seem to get relegated and put on hold for those ‘special’ cases and perfect patients. In this program we will explore and discuss the application of communication, treatment planning and occlusion in everyday dentistry and beyond.

November

11/7/2020
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: Root Canal Treatment or Dental Implant?
Advances in implant dentistry have had a significant effect on treatment planning in dentistry. Retention or removal of teeth should be based on thorough knowledge related to risk factors affecting the long-term prognosis of procedures performed. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss factors involved in decision-making regarding selection of options following failure of root canal treatment or dental implants.

11/14/2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Live Webinar: Dental Hygiene Symposium
Join us for the annual Dental Hygiene Symposium at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry featuring Barry Taylor, DMD on Green Dentistry: Cannabis and Oral Health and Judy Bendit, RDH, MS on The Myths, Legends and Realities of OTC Products.

11/21/2020
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
An emergency is a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. Medical emergencies can and do occur in the dental office. This course will identify common dental emergencies and how to prepare, prevent and manage those emergencies. Dr. Ashtiani will guide you through the methods and resources to save a patient’s life and we will review algorithms to methodically manage multiple scenarios.

January

1/9/2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Webinar: Infection Control After COVID-19 and the California Dental Practice Act
The Dental Board of California requires all dentists, registered dental hygienists and registered dental assistants take two units each of dental law and infection control every two years in order to renew their license.

1/30/2021
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Clinical Restorative Dentistry Update: Practical Techniques to Improve Results
This lecture will provide you with practical clinical recommendations for procedures ranging from diagnosis, treatment planning and execution of direct and indirect techniques in the field of restorative dentistry.

February

2/6/2021
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Oral Surgery for General Practitioners: Comprehensive Training from A to Z
In this comprehensive, hands-on workshop for general dentists, participants will learn basic to advanced concepts and skills in oral surgery.

2/12/2021
9:00 AM - 5/14/2021 4:00 PM

RDHAP: Oral Health for People with Special Needs Spring 2021
The fully online RDHAP course was designed for dental professionals wanting to expand their knowledge and ability to treat people with special needs in the dental office and off-site settings, who may have complex medical, psychological or social situations in traditional and non-traditional settings.

March

3/27/2021
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Prescribing Opioids: 'With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility'
Dentists are in a tough place when it comes to pain. Whether pain is caused by infection, or our own procedures, patients expect us to relieve their pain. The more severe the pain, the quicker and more potent they want the solution to be. Narcotics can provide substantial pain relief, and when used judiciously on a case-by-case basis, they can be a valuable tool.