Education
Explore diverse learning options that fit your style and path in dentistry.
Discover new skills and earn C.E.
Our dentistry-focused programs, events and resources are built to help you earn C.E., sharpen skills and support your personal, professional and practice goals. Learn the way that works for you!
On-demand Learning
Convenient required and professionally enriching courses.
Hands-on Workshops
Multi-day, deep dive clinical intensives to build and refine skills
Now + Next Events
Fun live, local events to support dentists in navigating next steps
Dental Team Summit
A full-day event to shape your practice and accelerate productivity
Save the date for CDA Presents
Get ready for CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in Anaheim, May 15-17. Join us for three full days of inspiring lectures, hands-on workshops, exhibit hall demos and deals, plus networking and fun!
2025 Event FAQs
CDA’s convention returns to Anaheim May 15-17, 2025. We’ve transitioned to one large-scale convention in Southern California each year with new smaller events added across the state.
In addition to in-person courses at CDA Presents, required courses are available online for your convenience. Both C.E. and skill-building courses are offered in on-demand and live virtual formats.
Set up or sign in to My Account to view, download or print transcripts. Refer to course details for specifics on C.E. eligibility and timing.
FEATURED ON-DEMAND COURSE
Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)
Meet opioid use disorder training requirements and earn 2 units C.E.
Enjoy interactive, anytime learning, plus special courses and discounts for CDA members.
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Keep pace with education news and updates
Updates to Dental Practice Act explained in virtual membership meeting
Members in attendance asked about and received clarification on licensure of temporary employees, timing of infection control and X-ray courses, permits needed for nitrous oxide, whether assistants should be paid to take additional coursework and other issues.
8-hour infection control virtual course option for unlicensed dental assistants delayed
CDA provides guidance for dentist-employers who must ensure their unlicensed dental assistants complete the dental board-approved eight hour infection control course per the new timeline.
AI in dentistry: Strategies for managing risks and potential for malpractice claims
AI's potential to improve patient care and optimize dental processes is immense. However, successful integration relies on the ability to manage associated risks effectively.
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.