CE for Hygienists
UCLA School of Dentistry
Welcome to UCLA Dentistry Continuing Education
Elevate Your Skills, Advance Your Career
Staying ahead of the curve in dentistry is crucial for success. UCLA Dentistry’s Continuing Education program provides top-notch courses designed to equip you with the latest knowledge, skills, and techniques to excel in your practice.
What Sets UCLA Apart
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Evidence-Based Curriculum
UCLA courses are grounded in the latest research and clinical best practices, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date information.
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Renowned Instructors
Learn from the best! UCLA faculty features some of the most sought-after clinicians and educators in the world, renowned for their expertise and passion for teaching.
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Diverse Course Offerings
Choose from a wide range of courses covering all aspects of dentistry, from restorative techniques and oral surgery to pain management and practice management.
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Practical Focus
UCLA courses are designed to be immediately applicable in your practice. You’ll leave with actionable skills and knowledge you can implement right away.
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Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow dentists, share experiences, and build valuable relationships at our courses and events.
Invest in Your Future
Investing in your continuing education is an investment in your future. UCLA Dentistry’s Continuing Education program can help you:
- Enhance your clinical skills and knowledge
- Stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry
- Improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Gain a competitive edge in your field
- Advance your career and reach your full potential
Don’t Just Keep Up, Set the Pace
Choose UCLA Dentistry Continuing Education and set the pace in your dental career.
| Date | Course Title | Course Cost | CE Credits |
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| Ongoing | California Dental Practice Act | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | California Infection Control | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Composites in the Modern Practice | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing (available January 19, 2026 and beyond) | CE: On-Demand and Self-Study Courses | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Pulmonary Conditions and Dental Care (Modules 1-2) | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | MATE Act: Substance Use Disorders and Pain Management | Contact for pricing | |
| January 19, 2026 | On-Demand and Self-Study Courses | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Bonding Agents: Materials and Techniques | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Cardiovascular Disorders and Dental Care (Modules 1-3) | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Endocrine Disorders (Modules 1-2) | Contact for pricing | |
| Ongoing | Introduction to Dental Photography | Contact for pricing | |
| January 20, 2026 | Mechanical Regulation of Progenitor Cells – from Shaping the Jaw to Renewing Teeth | Contact for pricing | |
| January 31, 2026 | Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs | Contact for pricing | |
| February 25, 2026 | Research and Clinical Excellence Day 2026 | Contact for pricing | |
| July 6-10, 2026 (Lectures: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM daily) | Hawaii Symposium 2026 | Contact for pricing | |
| Previous Courses | |||
| December 12, 2025 | Unspecified course at UCLA School of Dentistry | Contact for pricing | |
| December 8, 2025 | From Oral Microbiomes to Population Health: Data-Driven, Collaborative Approaches to Connect the Puzzle Pieces of Personalized Dentistry | Contact for pricing | |
| December 2, 2025 | Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Suturing Techniques/Principles | Contact for pricing | |
| December 1, 2025 | Upcoming (Unspecified; potentially additional self-study) | Contact for pricing | |
| December 1, 2025 | UCLA School of Dentistry (Virtual CE: On-Demand and Self-Study Courses) | Contact for pricing | |
| September 15-19, 2025 | UCLA Dental Implant Continuum 2024-2025 – Module 6 | Contact for pricing | 300 |
| May 12-16, 2025 | UCLA Dental Implant Continuum 2024-2025 – Module 5 | Contact for pricing | 300 |
| January 13-17, 2025 | UCLA Dental Implant Continuum 2024-2025 – Module 4 | Contact for pricing | 300 |
Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Course
This self-study course is designed to fulfill the DEA requirements for the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.
Participants will engage with material consistent with DEA standards, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and care of individuals with substance use disorders. Topics include categories of substance use disorders, effective treatment planning, pain management, and substance misuse.
The DEA mandates that health care professionals authorized to prescribe controlled substances complete a one-time, eight-hour training program on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Topics Include:
- Treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders
- Categories of substance use disorders
- Effective treatment planning
- Pain management and substance misuse
Course Objectives:
- Understand the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders
- Define categories of substance use disorders
- Develop knowledge of effective treatment planning
- Learn about laws governing the prescribing of drugs
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of pain management and substance misuse
UCLA Dental Implant Continuum 2024-2025
The UCLA Dental Implant Continuum offers an intensive, multi-module program designed to train dental professionals in implant surgery and restoration. Over two years, participants will engage in live patient procedures, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations led by UCLA Dental faculty.
Participants will gain expertise in implant placement, immediate loading protocols, ridge reconstruction, aesthetic zone management, and more. Hands-on workshops and live surgeries ensure skill mastery. No prior implant experience is necessary.
Key Program Details:
- Duration: Two years, 24 days, across six modules
- Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
- Tuition:
- Complete Course: $27,000
- Early Registration: $24,300 (30 days prior to start date)
- Individual Module: $6,150
- Enrollment Limit: 12 participants
- CDE Credits: 300
- Location: UCLA School of Dentistry
2024-2025 Course Dates:
- Module 1: January 8–12, 2024
- Module 2: May 6–10, 2024
- Module 3: September 16–20, 2024
- Module 4: January 13–17, 2025
- Module 5: May 12–16, 2025
- Module 6: September 15–19, 2025
Program Highlights:
- Immediate implant loading protocols
- Ridge reconstruction techniques
- Digital dentistry applications
- Prevention and management of complications
- Final case presentations and future insights
2024-2025 Course Dates
- Module 1: January 8–12, 2024
- Module 2: May 6–10, 2024
- Module 3: September 16–20, 2024
- Module 4: January 13–17, 2025
- Module 5: May 12–16, 2025
- Module 6: September 15–19, 2025
Program Highlights
The program offers a structured approach to implant dentistry, covering topics such as:
- Immediate implant loading protocols
- Reconstruction of alveolar ridges
- Management of the aesthetic zone
- Digital dentistry and guided surgery
- Complication prevention and management
- Final case presentations and future insights
Module Breakdown
- Module 1: Fundamentals of surgical and restorative implant procedures, radiographic analysis, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Module 2: Case presentations, peri-implant soft tissue management, and patient treatments.
- Module 3: Advanced surgical techniques, sinus augmentation, ridge augmentation, and live surgeries.
- Module 4: Digital implant treatment planning, CAD/CAM applications, and guided surgery.
- Module 5: Prevention and management of complications, including peri-implantitis and common implant treatment pitfalls.
- Module 6: Final case presentations, future trends in implant dentistry, and program graduation.
Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Diagnosis and Management
Format: Combination of in-person sessions at UCLA School of Dentistry and live online lectures via Zoom
Schedule: February 7–8 • March 7–8 • April 18–19, 2025
Course Fee: $3,950 | Early Registration (30 days prior): $3,555
CDE Credits: 48
This course bridges medical and dental perspectives on TMD and orofacial pain disorders. Participants will receive lectures, case discussions, and clinical demonstrations to enhance their diagnostic and treatment skills.
3 Session Course
Session 1
- Topics: TMD classification, anatomy, and examination; Myogenous TMD: Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management
- Schedule:
Friday, February 7, 2025 – Online Zoom lectures, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Online Zoom lectures, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Session 2
- Topics: Arthrogenous TMD: Diagnosis (Localized vs. Systemic) and management; Differential diagnosis and relationship to other diagnoses
- Schedule:
Friday, March 7, 2025 – Online Zoom lectures, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Online Zoom lectures, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Session 3
- Topics: Lectures and Demonstrations
- Schedule:
Friday, April 18, 2025 – In-person at UCLA, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – In-person at UCLA, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive training in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with TMD and orofacial pain disorders. Participants will gain insight into the evolving standards of care for TMD developed over the last three decades within academic communities worldwide. The program bridges medical and dental aspects of TMD, offering lectures, patient case discussions, and demonstrations to enhance clinical skills for practicing dentists.
Hawaii Symposium 2025
Location: Hyatt Regency Maui, Kaanapali, Maui
Schedule: June 23–27, 2025 | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Course Registration Fee:
- Dentists/Doctors: $1,350
- Early Registration (by April 30): $1,215
- Non-Dentists/Doctors (RDA, RDH, Office Staff): $660
- Early Registration (by April 30): $595
CDE Credits: 20
Join UCLA Dental at the Hyatt Regency Maui for the Annual Hawaii Symposium. This event features morning lectures from renowned speakers, Q&A discussions, and networking opportunities.
Speakers and Topics
- Insoon Chang, MS, DDS, PhD
- Yusuke Hamada, DDS, MSD
- Mauro Santamaria, PhD, DDS, MS
- Philip Melnick, DMD
- Beatriz Bezerra, DDS, PhD
- Additional speakers to be announced
Speakers, topics, and dates are subject to change without prior notice.
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