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 Register The 40th Annual Jarabak Lecture: Let’s talk about the two elephants in the room - tooth impaction and root resorption. June 12, 2026 Date: June 12, 2026 Course Times: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, ET Course Number: OP155-26 Credits: 3 Location: LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR Fees: DDS/DMD: $95; Residents: $35 Course Speaker: Wellington J. Rody Jr., DDS, MS Course Overview This lecture will examine diagnosis, and management of impacted teeth—particularly maxillary canines—while critically evaluating the biologic mechanisms, risk factors, and patient management in the presence of root resorption. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay between these two conditions: the increased resorption risk during orthodontic traction, the influence of force vectors on root integrity, and biomechanical strategies to optimize outcomes while minimizing iatrogenic damage. Attendees will also gain insights into current research efforts focused on identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of root resorption. In-Person Courses Image Register Learan more about the symposium THE 15TH BIENNIAL RAMFJORD SYMPOSIUM - Evolution of Soft Tissue Graft to Enhance Patient Satisfaction Date: June 4-7, 2026 Course Number: P5047-26 Credits: 15 Location: Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor, MI Fees: DDS/DMD: $595 (Early Bird: $495); AUX: $295 (Early Bird: $225); All Residents: $95 Course Directors: Purnima Kumar, DDS, PhD & Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD Course Overview The 15th Biennial Ramfjord Symposium is a tribute to Dr. Sigurd Ramfjord and his contributions to the field of periodontics. The program brings together internationally renowned speakers who have expertise in long-term periodontal care and emerging scientifically based treatments. It provides a comprehensive insight into critical issues involved in delivering ideal treatment for clinical practice. Image Register Bench Test Preparatory Course in Restorative Dentistry for International Dentists Date: June 26-28, 2026 Course Number: C1020-26 Credits: 18 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fee: $3,000 Course Speaker: Qiming Jin DDS, MS, PhD Course Overview 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. NOTE: This course is not a prerequisite for, and does not guarantee, admission into any dental school. Image Register ADVANCED PERIODONTAL IMPLANT SURGERY: A Practical Training Couse Date: July 21 – 25, 2026 Course Number: P485-26 Credits: 30 Course Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109 Course Times: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Tue.-Sat.) Fee: $6,000 (Early Bird: $5,000) Course Director: Hom-lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD Course Overview This course is designed to help dentists incorporate hard and soft tissue grafts, 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. Image Register Sculpting Smiles: The Art & Science of Anterior Composite Masterpieces Dates: August 23-24, 2026 Course Number: C1201-26 Credits: 16 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fee: $6,000 (Early Bird: $5,500) Course Speaker: Newton Fahl, Jr., DDS, MS Course Overview This comprehensive two-day program integrates lecture and hands-on training to explore the artistry and science of anterior composite restorations. Dr. Newton Fahl, Jr. will present his internationally acclaimed Polychromatic Layering Technique (PCL) alongside his published direct-indirect methods for composite veneers and NCCL inlays. Participants will gain practical expertise in smile design, Class IV restorations, direct veneers, and diastema closure, with a strong emphasis on conservative approaches, esthetic excellence, and clinical efficiency. Image Register Indirect Partial Adhesive Restorations: Onlays and Veneers according to the Adhesthetics Protocols Dates: September 26-27, 2026 Course Number: C1199-26 Credits: 15 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 9:00am - 5:30pm Fee: $5,250 (Early Bird: $4,500) Course Speaker: Federico Ferraris, DDS Course Overview At the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for both posterior onlay and anterior veneer restorations, following advanced, evidence-based protocols. Image Register UPDATE IN ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY Date: October 9, 2026 Course Number: OM1051-26 Credits: 6 Course Location: Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109 Course Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm Fees: DDS: $235; Aux: $130 Course Speakers: Sharon Aronovich, DMD; Karen Carver, DDS, MD; & Sean Edwards, DDS, MD. Course Overview This course is directed at Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons providing an update on orthognathic surgery. This course aims to update practitioners on current trends in orthognathic surgery including the use of clear retainers, discuss inter-relationship of sleep disorders with jaw deformities and their correction, and provide an update on esthetic adjuncts to orthognathic surgery. Online Courses Image Register COMFORT & CONTROL Modern Approaches to Pain Management ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date: September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2026 Course Number: PR765-25 Credits : 5 Fee: $175 Course Speaker: Martha McComas, RDH, MS Course Overview This course will review pain control theory, anatomy and physiology, local anesthetic agents, managing medical emergencies, both maxillary and mandibular injection technique and refresh 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 licensure requirement for pain management. 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 Register The 40th Annual Jarabak Lecture: Let’s talk about the two elephants in the room - tooth impaction and root resorption. June 12, 2026 Date: June 12, 2026 Course Times: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, ET Course Number: OP155-26 Credits: 3 Location: LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR Fees: DDS/DMD: $95; Residents: $35 Course Speaker: Wellington J. Rody Jr., DDS, MS Course Overview This lecture will examine diagnosis, and management of impacted teeth—particularly maxillary canines—while critically evaluating the biologic mechanisms, risk factors, and patient management in the presence of root resorption. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay between these two conditions: the increased resorption risk during orthodontic traction, the influence of force vectors on root integrity, and biomechanical strategies to optimize outcomes while minimizing iatrogenic damage. Attendees will also gain insights into current research efforts focused on identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of root resorption.
Image Register Learan more about the symposium THE 15TH BIENNIAL RAMFJORD SYMPOSIUM - Evolution of Soft Tissue Graft to Enhance Patient Satisfaction Date: June 4-7, 2026 Course Number: P5047-26 Credits: 15 Location: Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor, MI Fees: DDS/DMD: $595 (Early Bird: $495); AUX: $295 (Early Bird: $225); All Residents: $95 Course Directors: Purnima Kumar, DDS, PhD & Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD Course Overview The 15th Biennial Ramfjord Symposium is a tribute to Dr. Sigurd Ramfjord and his contributions to the field of periodontics. The program brings together internationally renowned speakers who have expertise in long-term periodontal care and emerging scientifically based treatments. It provides a comprehensive insight into critical issues involved in delivering ideal treatment for clinical practice.
Image Register Bench Test Preparatory Course in Restorative Dentistry for International Dentists Date: June 26-28, 2026 Course Number: C1020-26 Credits: 18 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fee: $3,000 Course Speaker: Qiming Jin DDS, MS, PhD Course Overview 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. NOTE: This course is not a prerequisite for, and does not guarantee, admission into any dental school.
Image Register ADVANCED PERIODONTAL IMPLANT SURGERY: A Practical Training Couse Date: July 21 – 25, 2026 Course Number: P485-26 Credits: 30 Course Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109 Course Times: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Tue.-Sat.) Fee: $6,000 (Early Bird: $5,000) Course Director: Hom-lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD Course Overview This course is designed to help dentists incorporate hard and soft tissue grafts, 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.
Image Register Sculpting Smiles: The Art & Science of Anterior Composite Masterpieces Dates: August 23-24, 2026 Course Number: C1201-26 Credits: 16 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fee: $6,000 (Early Bird: $5,500) Course Speaker: Newton Fahl, Jr., DDS, MS Course Overview This comprehensive two-day program integrates lecture and hands-on training to explore the artistry and science of anterior composite restorations. Dr. Newton Fahl, Jr. will present his internationally acclaimed Polychromatic Layering Technique (PCL) alongside his published direct-indirect methods for composite veneers and NCCL inlays. Participants will gain practical expertise in smile design, Class IV restorations, direct veneers, and diastema closure, with a strong emphasis on conservative approaches, esthetic excellence, and clinical efficiency.
Image Register Indirect Partial Adhesive Restorations: Onlays and Veneers according to the Adhesthetics Protocols Dates: September 26-27, 2026 Course Number: C1199-26 Credits: 15 Location: School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Course Times: 9:00am - 5:30pm Fee: $5,250 (Early Bird: $4,500) Course Speaker: Federico Ferraris, DDS Course Overview At the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for both posterior onlay and anterior veneer restorations, following advanced, evidence-based protocols.
Image Register UPDATE IN ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY Date: October 9, 2026 Course Number: OM1051-26 Credits: 6 Course Location: Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109 Course Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm Fees: DDS: $235; Aux: $130 Course Speakers: Sharon Aronovich, DMD; Karen Carver, DDS, MD; & Sean Edwards, DDS, MD. Course Overview This course is directed at Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons providing an update on orthognathic surgery. This course aims to update practitioners on current trends in orthognathic surgery including the use of clear retainers, discuss inter-relationship of sleep disorders with jaw deformities and their correction, and provide an update on esthetic adjuncts to orthognathic surgery.
Image Register COMFORT & CONTROL Modern Approaches to Pain Management ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date: September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2026 Course Number: PR765-25 Credits : 5 Fee: $175 Course Speaker: Martha McComas, RDH, MS Course Overview This course will review pain control theory, anatomy and physiology, local anesthetic agents, managing medical emergencies, both maxillary and mandibular injection technique and refresh 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 licensure requirement for pain management.
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.
