Continuing dental education

The UF College of Dentistry Office of Continuing Dental Education is committed to dental excellence. We pride ourselves on providing world-class courses, backed by quality and outstanding customer service.


Popular Courses & Program

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Basic Airway Management Course for Dentists

Any dentist performing sedation or providing care to a sedated patient should be able to provide airway management and ventilation for a patient encountering respiratory distress. The goal of the basic airway course is to educate the practitioner in basic airway assessment via history and physical assessment of the patient and to review relevant anatomy, physiology and equipment. The practitioner will learn the motor skills necessary to initiate basic airway management with regards to relieving obstruction, insertion of airway adjuncts, mask ventilation, and intubation. Motor skills will be developed under supervision utilizing simulation. Participants will complete a post-course evaluation of their airway skills.

February 6, 2026 SOLD OUT
February 20, 2026
October 16, 2026
Gainesville, FL
Dr. John Hardeman
Dr. Nick Gravanstein

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Mastering Porcelain Veneers: Indications, Techniques, & Hands-on Experience

Sharpen your skills in cosmetic dentistry with the Mastering Porcelain Veneers Workshop hosted by Dr. Alex J. Delgado. This course is designed exclusively for dentists who want to expand their knowledge and skills in porcelain laminated veneers. Dr. Delgado will delve into the discussion of different preparation techniques, materials, and cementation protocols, and attendees will practice six veneer preparations, fabricate a 6-unit provisional, and cement a veneer with our hands-on exercises. 
Continuing Dental Education would like to thank Meisinger USA and Ivoclar Vivadent for the support of this workshop.

January 31, 2026 SOLD OUT
July 25, 2026
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Alex J. Delgado

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Pedo Gators Alumni & Friends Annual Meeting

The Pedo Gators – Alumni & Friends Annual Meeting presented by University of Florida College of Dentistry’s Continuing Dental Education department (UFCD CDE) brings together pediatric dentistry alumni and friends for a focused one-day event on The Power of the 4 O’s: Pediatric Pearls in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Oral Surgery.

March 27, 2026
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Neel Bhattacharyya
Dr. Anita Gohel
Dr. Joseph Katz
Dr. John Hardeman

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Dentistry Update 2026: The Best of Everything

A fast-paced course designed for the general practitioner encompassing all areas of dentistry. Come learn real world tips from Dr. Michael R. Dorociak, a practicing clinician who focuses on the best materials, devices, and techniques in dentistry. As a Project Director and Chairman of the Board for Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report, Dr. Dorociak will present the latest research and cutting edge information in a practical, entertaining, and highly useful format. With the leadership of Dr. Gordon Christensen, Clinicians Report is the original and only independent dental product testing organization.

March 28, 2026
Seminole (St. Pete), FL
Dr. Michael Dorociak

Materials

An Interactive workshop

CBCT Techniques, Applications, and Interpretation

This hands-on workshop explores recent advances in CBCT imaging and their practical integration into dental practice to enhance diagnosis and treatment planning. Participants will gain a clear understanding of CBCT anatomy, anatomical variations, image interpretation, report writing, and medicolegal considerations. Using a case-based approach with 3D illustrated clinical cases, attendees will receive guided instruction in CBCT software and systematic interpretation. Participants may bring up to two anonymized DICOM cases for group discussion, with radiologist-led over-reads following self-interpretation.

October 10-11, 2026
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Anita Gohel

CBCT PC

After Level I

Botulinum Toxin Level and II

Botulinum Toxin Level II: Advanced Applications – This one-day course (8 Contact hours) will build on the fundamental knowledge of Botulinum Toxin Type A and expands your scope of practice. Techniques learned in Level 1 are refined and comprehensive lower face treatments are covered in detail.

February 27, 2026
Dr. Tracy Blessing
Gainesville, FL

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important announcements

Interested in a LIVE Implant Course?

Category: Implant Educators

Implant Educators looks forward to helping you to reach your goals in implant dentistry. Learn why, when and how to place and restore dental implants.

FLAGD MasterTrack Course

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This two-year postgraduate course in comprehensive dentistry offers something for everyone and meets the requirements for AGD Mastership.

meet our director

Director of Continuing Dental Education

Dr. Alex J. Delgado

Delgado, a clinical associate professor in the UF College of Dentistry's Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, was appointed the Director of Continuing Dental Education in May 2021.

Delgado has been with the UF College of Dentistry since 2014. He served as Division Director of Operative Dentistry for five years.

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UFCD news & Calendar

Building the Next 50 Years of Gator Dentistry

By 2030, the UF College of Dentistry addition and renovation “will set the cornerstone for the next 50 years of excellence and innovation.”

UF Trains Dentists to Care for Patients with IDDs

UFCD trains dentists to care for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities; a population most dentists feel unprepared to treat.

UF Breaks Ground on Dental Building Transformation

The multi-phase project will completely reimagine the dental building in Gainesville.

D1 Students Present at National Symposium

Two first-year students from UFCD recently presented their research at the 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium, held October 31 through November 2.

College Calendar

Upcoming Events

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University of Florida is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

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