CDE Calendar of Courses

Saturday, November 28, 2026 | HANDS-ON COURSE at UBC | Limited Enrolment

The focus of this lecture and hands-on program is to provide general practitioners with the necessary background information and practical training using animal mandibles to perform surgical crown lengthening procedures.

Friday, November 13, 2026  |  9 AM - 11 AM (BC - PCT) *  | LIVE WEBINAR
(*Please Note: BC observes permanent, year-round standard time. If you are attending from outside BC, webinar time is:
8 AM PST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST | LIVE WEBINAR

This presentation will explore the history of dental ceramics for indirect restorations in the dental profession - highlighting both the failures and success in the literature. Building on the lessons learned from “classic” clinical
studies, we can confidently recommend modern ways to use the full spectrum of dental ceramics to achieve esthetic and long-lasting results.

Friday, November 20, 2026  |   9 AM - 10:30 AM (BC - PCT) *  | LIVE WEBINAR
*Please Note: BC observes permanent, year-round standard time. If you are attending from outside BC, webinar time is:
8 AM PST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST | LIVE WEBINAR

This course provides an overview of the historical evolution of dental ceramics and how advances in composition, processing, and CAD/CAM technology have enhanced their reliability and expanded their clinical use.

October 2026 - June 2027 | One Study Club Per Month | LIVE WEBINAR | Limited Enrolment

Limited Enrolment ~ On-going study club, registration for this event is open and new members are welcome!

This monthly, two-hour study club will guide dental professionals to develop an approach to recognize and manage oral soft tissue changes that can be incorporated into their daily clinical practice. The group will examine case studies of oral soft and hard tissue lesions that have been seen in dental clinical settings. Each case will be reviewed with respect to the process of recognizing the tissue change and establishing the process for moving to a final diagnosis. Participants in the course will be encouraged to bring examples from their own private practices and all cases reviewed will have been initially identified in a general dental practice.

Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5, 2026 | HANDS-ON COURSE at UBC | Limited Enrolment

This two-day, evidence-based, clinically focused program is designed for general practitioners seeking to confidently integrate soft tissue grafting into everyday practice including recession coverage with connective tissue grafting (CTGs), augmentation of keratinized tissue with free gingival grafting (FGGs), implant site development, and implant tissue optimization. Through structured lectures, surgical video demonstrations, case-based discussions, and hands-on simulation on animal mandibles, participants will gain practical skills that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice.

Tuesday, December 8, 2026  |   6 PM - 7:30 PM (BC - PCT) *  | LIVE WEBINAR
*Please Note: BC observes permanent, year-round standard time. If you are attending from outside BC, webinar time is:
5 PM PST | 7 PM CST | 8 PM EST | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture explores the modern decision-making process for posterior partial coverage restorations, emphasizing conservative, evidence-based preparation designs.

Saturday, December 12, 2026  |   9 AM - 10:30 AM (BC - PCT) *  | LIVE WEBINAR
*Please Note: BC observes permanent, year-round standard time. If you are attending from outside BC, webinar time is:
8 AM PST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture will equip the dental team with the knowledge and clinical insight necessary to recognize risk factors, detect early lesions, and intervene effectively.

Thursday, December 17, 2026  |   6 PM - 7:30 PM (BC - PCT) *  | LIVE WEBINAR
*Please Note: BC observes permanent, year-round standard time. If you are attending from outside BC, webinar time is:
5 PM PST | 7 PM CST | 8 PM EST | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture explores the integration of phase contrast microscopy into dental hygiene practice to enhance patient education, improve treatment planning, and support a shift from reactive to proactive care.

October 2026 - June 2027 | One Study Club Per Month | LIVE WEBINAR | Limited Enrolment

Limited Enrolment ~ On-going study club, registration for this event is open and new members are welcome!

This monthly, two-hour study club will guide dental professionals to develop an approach to recognize and manage oral soft tissue changes that can be incorporated into their daily clinical practice. The group will examine case studies of oral soft and hard tissue lesions that have been seen in dental clinical settings. Each case will be reviewed with respect to the process of recognizing the tissue change and establishing the process for moving to a final diagnosis. Participants in the course will be encouraged to bring examples from their own private practices and all cases reviewed will have been initially identified in a general dental practice.

Friday, January 8 - Sunday, January 10, 2027 | HANDS-ON COURSE at UBC | Limited Enrolment

This hands-on course offers instruction in all aspects of adult minimal sedation to include nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation and oral sedation, as well as effective methods in dealing with anxiety control in general practice. Participants will learn various techniques and will have the opportunity to try several types of nitrous oxide and oxygen delivery units. The three day course satisfies the requirements for state or provincial dental boards or colleges who require 21 hours of continuing education to certify for combined inhalation and oral adult minimal sedation. The two day course is designed to achieve certification in nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation, with 14 hours of continuing education.

January 9 - 10, February 5 - 7 & April 9 - 11, 2027 (Three modules held over three weekends)

As in all successful organizations, the efficient management of systems, costs and revenues is critical to success. For dental professionals, understanding how to manage these factors and improve customer retention through quality of care, are key to developing a sustainable, patient-centric practice. Designed and delivered by UBC Sauder professors and successful dental practitioners, and based on industry best practices and key measurements, the concepts and skills presented in this certificate program will help you work more effectively with your staff, streamline your systems and make smart decisions for the future.

This program is proudly brought to you by:

Join UBC CDE on the Big Island of Hawaii this winter for excellent CE in the most spectacular setting!

Join UBC CDE this winter in Whistler for excellent CE and incredible alpine adventures!