Faculty of Dentistry

Continuing Dental Education

      Contacting the CPE Office
      Email

      Office: 902-494-1674

      CE Course Waitlists
      Link

      To streamline our waitlist process, we've introduced a new sign-up process.

      If you are interested in any certification courses follow the link above.

Working to meet dental professionals' needs

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Dentistry takes pride in its Office of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), providing exceptional educational opportunities for dental professionals. Collaborating with esteemed faculty, dental societies, and private practitioners, the CPE designs programs to meet the evolving needs of the dental community.

The CPE organizes continuing education programs featuring local and international experts, combining lectures and participation formats to maximize learning opportunities. Through workshops, seminars, webinars, and interactive sessions, attendees actively engage, exchange ideas, and refine their skills.

With a commitment to staying current, the CPE focuses on emerging trends, cutting-edge techniques, and innovative research in dentistry. This ensures that the programs remain relevant and impactful. The collaborative nature of the CPE fosters a community of lifelong learners passionate about their profession.

Engaging with the CPE allows dental professionals to access a wealth of knowledge and expertise, benefiting their patients and practices. By participating, professionals expand their clinical skills, enhance their network, and stay at the forefront of the evolving dental landscape.

In summary, Dalhousie University's Faculty of Dentistry's Office of Continuing Professional Education empowers dental professionals to excel in their careers and deliver high-quality patient care.

If you're interested in seeing a particular topic or presenter at the Faculty of Dentistry, we welcome your suggestions. Please contact us at 902.494.1674 or cde.dentistry@dal.ca.

In-person Courses

Watch for the fall 2204 courses that will be added soon. Great line-up of courses including a CE event in the valley on September 21st, and St. John's, NF on November 22nd, and of course - CE Day in Halifax on October 27th. 

Date/Time Course Instructor Registration Link
Saturday, September 21st, 2024

Valley at Acadia University

Details to be confirmed

    
Saturday, October 27, 2024

CE Day - Halifax

Details to be confirmed

    
Saturday, November 22, 2024 CE Day - St. John's NF    
More courses to come..... watch the website for updates.

Certification Courses (i.e., DH Refresher Course, Medical Emergencies, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Local Anesthesia)

 

Date/Time Course Instructor Registration Link

September 23, 2024
on-line material

November 2 to 3, 2024
in-person clinical sessions

 Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienst

Dr. James Brady and

Dr. Jean-Charles Doucet

 Course Full

Register here to be added to the waitlist for the next session.
2025 - TBD Medical Emergencies for the dental office - certification course Dr. Chris Lee and
Dr. Laurel Murphy

Registration will open in fall 2024

Hands-on PM Session is full. If you want to be added to the waitlist, please continue with registration and follow instructions to be added to the waitlist.
2025 - TBD

1/2 day in-person lecture - morning

DNTL-DENT075-004
2025- TBD

1/2 day live webinar online - morning

DNTL-DENT075-005

  
2025 - TBD

1/2 day hands-on session - afternoon

DNTL-DENT075-006
Notes:
1) There will be no recording available after the live sessions.
2) If considering the nitrous sedication course, you must take both the medical emergencies for the dental lecture and hands-on courses.

2025 - TBD

8:00AM to 4:00PM Day 1

8:00 to 5:00PM Day 2

Nitrous oxide sedation for dentists

DNTL-DENT076-005

 Dr. Chris Lee and
Dr. Shannon Fitzpatrick

Registraiton will open fall 2025

To be added to the course waitlist, follow this link.

Next offering 2025

 

 

Dental Hygiene Refresher Course

One week program for those out of practice <5 years

Two week program for those out of practive >5 years
 

 Prof. Andrea Hare

To be added to the course waitlist, follow this link.

We offer a payment plan. If you require one, please contact our office.
Watch for more courses added shortly.

 

 

To be added to a list of certification course that interest you, contact cde.dentistry@dal.ca to let us know which course you are interested in. If you are on interested waitlist, you will be notified by email when the course registration opens.

 
* meets PDBNS requirements

** pre-requisite for Nitrious Oxide Sedation - Certification course. This course is available only to those taking the N2O course due to limited enrollment. If you want to be added to the website in case some non-N2O spaces open, please email the CPE office.

If you are interested in any of the above-listed courses and would like to be added to the waitlist, please email the CPE office. If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified when the dates are confirmed and registration is open.

ACDE Live Webinar Series | July 2024

Elevating Continuing Dental Education Excellence
Embark on a transformative journey with Dalhousie’s Faculty of Dentistry, Professional Dental Education in the offering of the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) "ACDE Live Webinar Series". It is a collaborative initiative by ACDE Member Schools (AMS) to advance the realm of continuing dental education. ACDE, along with 35 of its member schools, is jointly providing this series of live webinars, showcasing university-based key opinion leaders.

To register for any of the following webinars, follow the registration link.

 

Group Registrations

If you are planning to register of more than five members from your office, we offer discounts.

10% discount with 5 to 10 participants from the same office

15% discount for > than 10 participants from the same office 

Each person must first create a profile on the registration system, then contact our office at cde.dentistry@dal.ca, and provide a list of participant names.
 

New Registration System - Student Portal

You can now convieniently register for all your CE courses through our new online registration system. As courses are loaded into the registration system, links will added to the course listings below.

The new registration system will allow you to create an individual profile where you can manage your personal information and your registration for CE courses. When you are setting up your profile, under the student category please select one of the following: DDS/Alumnus; DDS/Non-Alumnus; ADHP/Alumnus; or ADHP/Non-Alumnus

On your individual profile page, we will add your CE documents and course certificates for any courses you have completed since September 1, 2020. Once they are attached to your profile, our staff can easily access the documents and send you copies, if you need them.

The registration system has a shopping cart feature that allows you to register for multiple courses at one time.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact CPE at cde.dentistry@dal.ca.

 

* New* Travel CE Program - Tour to Provence and Cote d'Azur, France

 
 
$5,995US per person (CE Fee additional $595US)
9 CE credit hours
Based on double occupancy
More information or to reserve your place contact: Jody Murphy 610-420-9364
Space is limited - will sell out quickly

Registration code for Dalhousie University: DAL2025
 
Registration Instructions
  1. Click on the ACDE CE Land Tour to Provence and Cote d’Azur link: PlanitEasy 
  2. Click on Book Here
  3. Enter Registration Code: DAL2025 for Dalhousie University
  4. Select Number of Travelers
  5. Add number of Travelers to the ACDE Tour
  6. Add number registering for the Oral Pathology lectures
  7. Add Lead Traveler or Main Contact
  8. Open Travelers Information Form and complete the form
  9. Submit Deposit