CDE Calendar of Courses

February 2026 - June 2026 | LIVE WEBINAR, ONLINE STUDY CLUB | Limited Enrolment

Participate in this fun and informative study club and become confident in taking care of patients with common medical conditions. These interactive sessions will teach you how to manage patients with a variety of medical conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, joint replacements, diabetes and cancer. It will also teach you how to treat patients who are using medications such as blood thinners, antiresorptives and antibiotic prophylaxis. Registration is still open for this study club, it's not too late to join the group.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5 PM - 7 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This presentation will review basic principles of intraoral scanning that clinicians should know about to control the accuracy of intraoral scanning. Scanning strategies and indications/contraindications of intraoral scanning will be discussed based on recently published studies. Various clinical examples will be presented to describe how the principles discussed in this presentation can be used to improve patient care outcomes.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 5 PM - 7 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This course will review the biomechanical principles unique to CAT, highlight strategies to address discrepancies between planned and achieved results, and examine evidence-based approaches for corrections of some malocclusion using CAT.

Monday, March 23, 2026 | 5 PM - 7 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture, delivered by a board-certified periodontal surgeon and expert in biomaterials, will explore the complex interplay between bone trauma, surgical wound
healing, and the materials used to support regeneration.

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 8 AM - 10 AM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

Diagnosis in oral health care relies on systematic knowledge and recognition of common clinical patterns. This course reviews the most frequent oral mucosal
conditions, accounting for the majority of patient consultations, and provides practical updates on their diagnosis and management. From aphthae to zoster, participants willgain greater confidence in identifying lesions and applying appropriate treatment algorithms.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 5 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This comprehensive course explores the contemporary application of Resin-Bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses (RBFDPs) as a conservative and effective alternative to dental implants for anterior tooth replacement. Initially introduced in the 1970s, RBFDPs have evolved significantly with advances in adhesive dentistry, ceramic materials, and digital workflows such as CAD/CAM.

April 25 & 26, 2026 | HANDS-ON AT UBC | Limited Enrolment

This two day course is designed to teach dentists the procedure of lateral ridge augmentation via guided bone regeneration. Bone healing patterns, grafting materials & membranes, indications & management of complications, atraumatic extraction and socket preservation with bone grafting will be addressed in detail. On Saturday, participants will attend didactic lectures, and Sunday's session includes two interactive video presentations and hands-on surgery training, in simulation with animal mandibles. This course is most beneficial for the beginner and intermediate implant dentist.

Monday, April 6, 2026 | 5 PM - 7 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

Attendees will be able to understand the medical and dental etiology of OSA and its effect on the overall quality of life of a child. After a thorough review of the medical and dental treatment modalities, attendees will be able to comprehend the indications and or contraindications to the techniques currently being utilized by dental and medical professionals. By utilizing various screening methods such as the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), an airway evaluation, and a comprehensive dental examination, attendees will be comfortable screening patients for OSA and making the appropriate referrals to physicians for diagnosis.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 5 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

The 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases incorporates two key patient factors: the history of periodontal disease, measured by clinical attachment loss and bone loss—and the rate of disease progression, which estimates future risk without treatment or risk-factor control. This new classification system allows dental health care providers to individualize periodontal care for the patients and address multi-dimensional factors to provide comprehensive therapy and to improve the oral health outcomes.

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8 AM - 10 AM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture will demonstrate a variety of diagnostic and treatment planning tasks that have made CBCT the go-to tool for general dentists and dental specialists.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 5 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This course explores the latest advancements in digital dentistry with a focus on intraoral scanning and patient communication. Participants will discover simplified workflows using scanning, advanced digital tools, and simplified methods for capturing photos, videos, and patient information to enhance education and collaboration with the dental team.

Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3, 2026 | HANDS-ON AT UBC | Limited Enrolment

This course is FULL but we will be offering it again, September 25 - 27, 2026. For more details and to register, please view course information under the month of September in Calendar of Courses listing below.

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.

May 23 - 27, 2026 or May 30 - June 3, 2026 | ONLINE LECTURES AND CLINICAL SESSIONS AT UBC | Limited Enrolment

The annual UBC Orthodontic Module offers approximately 50 hours of instruction on expanded duties in orthodontics and includes pre-recorded on-line lecture presentations, handouts, clinical instruction, supervised clinical practice, a written examination and clinical evaluation. The on-line portion is self-paced, and is followed by two clinical sessions (either May 23 - 27 or May 30 - June 3). Certified Dental Assistants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for the Orthodontic designation with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). It is also an opportunity for Dental Hygienists, regulated by the BCCOHP to obtain formal advanced education in this area. Please click on 'View Program' link for more details.

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026 | HANDS-ON AT UBC | Limited Enrolment

This comprehensive 2-day program is designed to train clinicians in removable and fixed full-arch implant prosthodontics, integrating both didactic foundations and typodont-based hands-on training. The focus is on prosthetic workflows, digital planning, impressions, verification, try-ins, delivery, and maintenance.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6 PM - 8 PM (Pacific) | LIVE WEBINAR

This lecture will present in detail how to manage medical emergencies. The signs and symptoms of possible emergencies will be presented so that the participants will be able to differentiate between them. Emergencies discussed in this presentation will include syncope, angina, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, stroke, allergy, asthma, and local anaesthetic toxicity.

Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2026 | HANDS-ON 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.

October 24 - 25, 2026 | HANDS-ON at UBC | Limited Enrolment

This two-day course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of complete denture therapy, blending evidence-based principles with clinical pearls and practical skills. Through interactive lectures and simulation-based exercises, attendees will refine their approach to edentulous rehabilitation—from diagnosis to delivery—emphasizing function, esthetics, and patient satisfaction.

Monday, October 26, 2026 | HANDS-ON at UBC | Limited Enrolment

This dry workshop focuses on matching ultrasonic instrument characteristics to meet the individual needs of a variety of patients cases. Emphasis will be placed on treatment planning and precision techniques for the disruption and removal of biofilm, calculus and stain. Participants will be given the opportunity to use a variety of magnetostrictive inserts on typodonts to evaluate and expand their skill set.

November 7 - 9, 2026 | LECTURES, HANDS-ON & CLINICAL OBSERVATION | Limited Enrolment

This course will provide you practical, up to date, and clinically relevant information in Geriatric Dentistry with two lectures at UBC on Saturday and Sunday, including a hands-on glass ionomer workshop, and half a day on Monday observing clinical activity in a dental clinic located within a long-term care facility in downtown Vancouver. Participants have the option to register for the full three days or to register the two-day program over the weekend.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | HANDS-ON 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.