On this page Live Webinar Courses In-Person Courses Online Courses Continuing Dental EducationThe 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 QuestionsThe University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Dental Education, does not accept course registrations from 3rd party websites. Live Webinar Courses Image RSVP Smoking and Vaping Cessation Counseling of Dental Patients: What Every Dental Care Provider Should Know Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, EST Date: January 27, 2027 Course Number: P1018-27 Credits: 3 Fees: $95 Course Speakers: Marita R. Inglehart, Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. habil; Iwonka Eagle, RDH, MSDH; & David Tindle, DDS, MS Course Overview This course is an updated overview of the history and use of tobacco products and nicotine replacement therapies and an introduction to Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and their oral and overall health consequences. Prescribed and OTC medications that support tobacco cessation efforts will be discussed. The course will close with motivational communication and tobacco cessation: the importance of assessing the severity of a patient's addiction to tobacco to tailor communication toward a patient's situation. In-Person Courses Image RSVP Prosthodontic Management of Edentulous Patients: Analog and Digital, including Implant-Support Date: April 23, 2027 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, EST Course Number: B1222-27 Credits: 6 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan Fees: DDS: $235; AUX: $120 Course Speakers: Won-Suck Oh, DDS, MS; Sun-Yung Bak, DDS; Elliott Hill, DDS; & Yu-Jen Chen, DDS Course Overview The need for effective management of edentulous patients continues to grow as life expectancy increases and tooth loss remains prevalent. This course addresses the prosthodontic management of edentulous patients, emphasizing the biomechanical and functional aspects of denture design, including implant-supported treatments and digital technology. Understanding of these fundamental concepts is crucial for restoring the function and esthetics compromised by tooth loss Online Courses Image Register WOLVERINE ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION (ON-DEMAND WEBINAR) Dates: November 22- November 29, 2026 Course Number: P1101-26 Credits: 8 Fees: $235 (DDS); $120 (AUX) Course Speakers: Janet Kinney, RDH, MS; Marv Fox, Jr., & Martha McComas, RDH, BS, MS Course Overview The Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine & Dental Hygiene is delighted to introduce a new online program that satisfies all your relicensure requirements. We welcome you to Wolverine Oral Health Education! This course will be available online for one week, in November. Image Register Mental Health & Oral Health: What providers need to know Date: February 16, 2026 - February 15, 2027 Course Number: PR1178-25 Credits: 3 Fee: $95 Course Speakers: Marita Rohr Inglehart, Dr. phil. habil. & David Tindle, DDS, MS Course Overview This CE course informs dental care providers about mental illnesses’ impact on patients’ oral health and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of medication awareness. Office InformationUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education1011 N University Ave, Room G508Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078Phone: (734) 763-5070 or (734) 763-5171[email protected] Image 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 Frequently Asked Questions University of Michigan School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education Mission StatementThe mission of the Office of Continuing Dental Education is to meet the educational needs of dental professionals who are committed to lifelong learning.We recognize our responsibility to provide dental professionals with high-quality continuing education courses covering the most current information available on a wide-variety of topics, including didactic lectures, hands-on sessions, and online courses. How do I obtain my credit letter(s)? Credit letters are always available for pick-up at the end of the course. Participants must attend the course to receive their credit letter.If you need a replacement credit letter for a course you’ve taken in the past, please contact our main office line at (734) 763-5070. Per state requirements, we keep course attendee records on file for 7 years. How do I register for a course? An email address is required for registration. There is a link to register for each course on the Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Page. Is it possible to sign up multiple attendees with a single email address? No. Each registrant needs a unique email address to complete registration. I’ve forgotten my password! Go to our courses page and click “Register Now.” After entering your email address, click on the link “Forgot Your Password?” Your password will be automatically sent to the email address you entered earlier. I’m interested in a CE Travel Course but can’t seem to pay or register for them on the CE website. What should I do? Our partnership with the host travel agency and other associated universities requires that you call the number provided on the PDF brochures for the travel course which interests you – we cannot process these payments directly. However, please mention the University of Michigan as a reference when you call. What are the continuing education requirements for licensing in Michigan? Because state requirements for CE are revaluated and updated often, the best place to find this information is on the LARA Dentistry page.
Image RSVP Smoking and Vaping Cessation Counseling of Dental Patients: What Every Dental Care Provider Should Know Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, EST Date: January 27, 2027 Course Number: P1018-27 Credits: 3 Fees: $95 Course Speakers: Marita R. Inglehart, Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. habil; Iwonka Eagle, RDH, MSDH; & David Tindle, DDS, MS Course Overview This course is an updated overview of the history and use of tobacco products and nicotine replacement therapies and an introduction to Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and their oral and overall health consequences. Prescribed and OTC medications that support tobacco cessation efforts will be discussed. The course will close with motivational communication and tobacco cessation: the importance of assessing the severity of a patient's addiction to tobacco to tailor communication toward a patient's situation.
Image RSVP Prosthodontic Management of Edentulous Patients: Analog and Digital, including Implant-Support Date: April 23, 2027 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, EST Course Number: B1222-27 Credits: 6 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan Fees: DDS: $235; AUX: $120 Course Speakers: Won-Suck Oh, DDS, MS; Sun-Yung Bak, DDS; Elliott Hill, DDS; & Yu-Jen Chen, DDS Course Overview The need for effective management of edentulous patients continues to grow as life expectancy increases and tooth loss remains prevalent. This course addresses the prosthodontic management of edentulous patients, emphasizing the biomechanical and functional aspects of denture design, including implant-supported treatments and digital technology. Understanding of these fundamental concepts is crucial for restoring the function and esthetics compromised by tooth loss
Image Register WOLVERINE ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION (ON-DEMAND WEBINAR) Dates: November 22- November 29, 2026 Course Number: P1101-26 Credits: 8 Fees: $235 (DDS); $120 (AUX) Course Speakers: Janet Kinney, RDH, MS; Marv Fox, Jr., & Martha McComas, RDH, BS, MS Course Overview The Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine & Dental Hygiene is delighted to introduce a new online program that satisfies all your relicensure requirements. We welcome you to Wolverine Oral Health Education! This course will be available online for one week, in November.
Image Register Mental Health & Oral Health: What providers need to know Date: February 16, 2026 - February 15, 2027 Course Number: PR1178-25 Credits: 3 Fee: $95 Course Speakers: Marita Rohr Inglehart, Dr. phil. habil. & David Tindle, DDS, MS Course Overview This CE course informs dental care providers about mental illnesses’ impact on patients’ oral health and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of medication awareness.
