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The Workshop Experience
Join our best-in-class education partners who focus on specific areas of clinical expertise. Learn advanced approaches, techniques and tools.
Connected approach
Learn in a small group setting with hands-on expert guidance at this multi-day event.
Cutting edge skills
Take new clinical approaches back to your practice and elevate patient care.
Remarkable locations
Take part in cutting-edge clinical workshops while enjoying the weekend away at a scenic California destination.
Hands-On Workshops FAQ
No; however, CDA members benefit from exclusive discounts. Not yet a member? Consider joining today.
See individual workshops for pricing and details.
Some meals are included. Lodging is not included.
Yes, workshops are C.E.-eligible. See individual workshops for details.
More ways to learn
CDA 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.
CDA designates each activity for a specified number of C.E. units. These courses meet the Dental Board of California requirements for continuing education units.
Hands-On Workshops
Dates and details for 2025 events coming soon.
Blueprint for Clinical Excellence: Modern Adhesives, Materials and Techniques in Aesthetic Dentistry
“Blueprint for Clinical Excellence” is a comprehensive course designed for dental professionals seeking to excel in both functional and aesthetic aspects of dental restoration. This dynamic workshop combines enriching lectures with focused, hands-on experience to help dentists establish an all-encompassing approach to modern dental care techniques. Each day emphasizes key areas of dental restoration, providing participants with an immersive learning experience that delivers the insight and skills needed to provide patients with customized, exceptional dental care.
What you can expect to learn:
- Application of digital smile design as an evaluation tool
- Use of orthodontic aligners to improve aesthetics and function
- Current advancements in adhesive restorative materials
- Modern techniques in composite restorations (indirect veneer restorations- 3-day only)
- The artistry of shaping, placement and finishing of composite veneers
- Partial coverage indirect restorations from diagnosis to completion (3-day only)
- Overall prevention and restoration maintenance
3-DAY WORKSHOP
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
Join the Blueprint for Clinical Excellence workshop led by Dr. Parag Kachalia at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, September 26–28, 2024.
Registration for this event is now closed. Registration for our 2-day aesthetic dentistry workshop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, November 15-16, is still open!
2-DAY WORKSHOP
La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Join the Blueprint for Clinical Excellence workshop led by Dr. Marcos Vargas at La Playa Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, November 15-16, 2024.