Continuing Dental Education - University of Alberta

08/24/2026

Has it been a while since you last delivered a local anesthetic injection? Feel like you would benefit from a review? Come refine your skills with us! We are hosting a full-day review on October 3 via our Local Anesthetics Coaching Program. An expert instructor will review pharmacology, medical emergencies, and eight different injections. You will leave the course feeling confident in both your skills and knowledge. Time is running out, and seats are filling up—so register today! If you haven't yet gotten your local anesthetic certification, enroll in our certification course! New exam dates are added monthly.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/4dt9zn6x

08/21/2026

The lecture schedule for the 2027 Sedation Updater is now available! Expert speakers from Sedation Academy are back for the second year in a row—and they come equipped to prepare you for office emergencies. Between lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, you will leave more prepared to handle crisis situations in your office. Register today for the Sedation Updater to stay up-to-date on evidence-based sedation applications and management.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/uofacdesedation

08/11/2026

Technology is rapidly advancing. From wearable devices to motion capture systems, there is a plethora of new opportunities to support wellness and prevent injury. Join Dr. Linda Miller and Matthew Goertzen on August 31 for another free, wellness-focused webinar. Learn to make evidence-informed decisions while utilizing these evolving technologies in the workplace. Healthcare professionals across all disciplines are welcome to attend! Bring your questions because our expert speakers are prepared to answer your queries!

Advances in technology are transforming the way we approach health, wellness, and injury prevention. From wearable devices that monitor activity and recovery, to sophisticated assessment tools such as force plates and markerless motion capture systems, these technologies are providing new opportunit...

07/28/2026

Get ready to debunk the myths surrounding commonly accepted practices related to the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries! Join Dr. Linda Miller and Matthew Goertzen on August 10 for a free webinar, and learn about the newest evidence-based research and interventions for workplace injury prevention. Bring your questions because our guest speakers are ready to alleviate your workplace concerns!

Many commonly accepted practices for preventing and managing musculoskeletal injuries are based on tradition, anecdotal experience or outdated information rather than current evidence. This webinar will explore several common myths surrounding injury prevention and rehabilitation and compare them wi...

06/16/2026

We are back for our third annual Wellness Retreat! Join us at the beautiful University of Alberta Botanic Garden for engaging lectures, wellness activities, and a relaxing stroll through the gardens. We are offering bundles and discounts on tickets, so be sure to check out our registration page and sign up for our mailing list to stay up-to-date on our events and offerings. We hope to see you at the gardens on September 27!

Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/4ozRzeS

06/11/2026

Prepare for a new location filled with the same dental excellence you have come to expect from us. Our Sedation Updater weekend retreat will be nestled in the snowy peaks of Whistler, British Columbia, at the famous Fairmont Chateau, featuring fascinating lectures and exciting activities. Register for our mailing list, and be the first notified when registration opens, as well as when our earlybird discount becomes available. We can't wait to see you there!

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05/20/2026

One in every four Canadian adults is at high-risk for having obstructive sleep apnea—but you can make a difference. Join Dr. Ken Berley, specialist in dental sleep medicine, as he discusses treatments for sleep disordered breathing that he employs in his own practice. This free webinar is worth 1 CE credit and will provide a plethora of rich content to help your patients achieve a better sleep.

Dental sleep medicine is a quickly evolving field that has the capacity to revolutionize your practice and change the lives of your patients. With the rise of GLP-1s and other new therapies, mandibular advancement devices are quickly becoming the go-to therapy for Sleep Disordered Breathing. In this...

04/11/2026

Partake in an enlightening evening led by Dr. Scott Benjamin as he provides critical information for dental professionals both new to and experienced with dental laser technology. Dr. Benjamin—an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, trainer, and educator in dental lasers—will provide insight into the potential benefits of laser and related technologies in improving quality of care to patients. This one-hour webinar will highlight the role of the entire dental office in assessing and integrating suitable tools into a streamlined workflow, and dental professionals interested in integrating dental lasers into the office will be able to identify how to select the right technology and educational requirements necessary for implementation.

Partake in an enlightening evening led by Dr. Scott Benjamin as he provides critical information for dental professionals both new to and experienced with dental laser technology. Dr. Benjamin—an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, trainer, and educator in dental lasers—will provide ins...