Continuing Dental Education
Our comprehensive offerings use the latest technologies from evidence-based practices by subject matter experts.
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Our mission
We are a leader in certification and education programs for dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, sterilization assistants and other health practitioners. Backed by the University of Alberta, we offer true competency education to help those in oral health expand their abilities and expertise.
Ongoing training for the oral health-care team. Join thousands of oral health-care practitioners who have elevated their careers through the University of Alberta's continuing dental education programs. We offer over 30 CE opportunities for oral health-care practitioners.
The U of A Advantage
High-quality continuing education in a supportive environment.
Our diverse faculty members, who are experts in their fields, bring unwavering dedication and expertise to our programs. We provide oral health-care professionals with access to education that is:
- Leading and backed by the strength of the University of Alberta.
- Non-industry biased, focusing on knowledge and tools, not brands.
- Held to a high standard to ensure competency-driven education to help expand your career and practice.
Our director
Dr. James Yacyshyn
director, continuing dental education
Dr. Yacyshyn, DDS, MS, BSc, obtained his bachelor of science and doctor of dental surgery from the University of Alberta and completed a masters in applied science engineering from the University of Toronto. With a background in health technology and informatics, Dr. Yacyshyn joined the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001 and was later appointed as the director of continuing dental education in 2002.
As director, Dr. Yacyshyn has developed and facilitated numerous educational programs spanning various topics for licensed dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and allied health practitioners across Alberta, nationally and internationally. Additionally, through clinical programs, we have provided care for numerous patients over the years.
If you have any ideas, challenges, or opportunities that you want to share, please reach out to us, together we can pursue excellence in continuing dental education and patient care.
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Keeping you in the know
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