UK College of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education

04/18/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mini Residency this June!

11/11/2025

Don't forget to join us on Friday!

🧠 From mystery pain to meaningful management—unlock the keys to diagnosing and treating neuropathic orofacial pain!
Join us for the 36th Annual Orofacial Pain Symposium: “Neuropathic Orofacial Pains—From Triage to Treatment.”
Explore the latest insights in TMD, sleep, and pain research—all from the experts shaping the field.
🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/43DVSfC

🗓️ Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Registration 8:45 AM)
💻 Format: Live via Zoom
📚 CEUs: 5.75
💲 Tuition: Dentist $225 | Auxiliary $165

Course Overview:
Neuropathic orofacial pain can mimic dental pain and delay effective care. This evidence-based program covers diagnosis, triage, and treatment strategies for conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia—plus sessions on bruxism, TMD, sleep, and the oral microbiome. Attendees will leave with improved confidence in differentiating and managing complex pain presentations.

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Steven D. Bender, DDS — Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain; Fellow, American Headache Society

🧩 Additional Speakers:
Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD — “TMD: A Diagnostic Challenge”
Pratishtha Mishra, BDS, MDS, MS — “Impact of Sleep Quality on Oral Microbiome and Inflammation”
Anna Alessandri Bonetti, DDS, MS, PhD — “Bruxism and Orofacial Pain”
Fernanda Yanez Regonesi, DDS, MS — “Clinical Cases in Orofacial Pain Diagnosis”

11/01/2025

🦷✨ Provisional restorations do more than fill space—they shape tissue, define esthetics, and build patient confidence.
Join us for this practical ACDE webinar exploring both chairside and digital workflows for implant provisionalization, led by a prosthodontic expert from Columbia University.
🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/47uC5k3

ACDE Webinar Series: Provisional Implant Restorations: Shaping Tissue, Esthetics & Confidence—From Chairside to Digital Design
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
💻 Format: Live Webinar via Zoom
📚 CEUs: 1.5
💲 Tuition: $59 (UK faculty/staff discounts not available)

Course Overview:
Discover how provisional restorations guide peri-implant soft tissue healing and influence long-term esthetic outcomes. Learn to integrate analog and digital approaches for predictable, patient-centered results.

Learning Highlights:
✅ Understand biological and esthetic principles behind implant provisionals
✅ Compare immediate vs. delayed provisionalization
✅ Design custom emergence profiles for ideal tissue contour
✅ Incorporate digital tools into your implant workflow

🎤 Speaker:
Katerina (Aikaterini) Anastasaki, DMD, MS: Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Specialist in digital dentistry, implant prosthodontics, and full-mouth rehabilitation.

10/30/2025

🧠 From mystery pain to meaningful management—unlock the keys to diagnosing and treating neuropathic orofacial pain!
Join us for the 36th Annual Orofacial Pain Symposium: “Neuropathic Orofacial Pains—From Triage to Treatment.”
Explore the latest insights in TMD, sleep, and pain research—all from the experts shaping the field.
🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/43DVSfC

🗓️ Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Registration 8:45 AM)
💻 Format: Live via Zoom
📚 CEUs: 5.75
💲 Tuition: Dentist $225 | Auxiliary $165

Course Overview:
Neuropathic orofacial pain can mimic dental pain and delay effective care. This evidence-based program covers diagnosis, triage, and treatment strategies for conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia—plus sessions on bruxism, TMD, sleep, and the oral microbiome. Attendees will leave with improved confidence in differentiating and managing complex pain presentations.

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Steven D. Bender, DDS — Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain; Fellow, American Headache Society

🧩 Additional Speakers:
Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD — “TMD: A Diagnostic Challenge”
Pratishtha Mishra, BDS, MDS, MS — “Impact of Sleep Quality on Oral Microbiome and Inflammation”
Anna Alessandri Bonetti, DDS, MS, PhD — “Bruxism and Orofacial Pain”
Fernanda Yanez Regonesi, DDS, MS — “Clinical Cases in Orofacial Pain Diagnosis”

10/29/2025

💊 Managing pain responsibly starts with knowledge. 💊
Stay compliant, confident, and current with Kentucky’s KASPER requirements while improving your approach to dental pain management.
🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/4qBojVI

Dentistry and KASPER: Management of Pain in the Dental Office
🗓️ Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:10 PM ET
📍 Format: Webinar
📚 CEUs: 3.0
💲 Tuition: $145
⚖️ Meets Requirements for: HB1, Kentucky Dental License renewal, and 3 hours toward DEA licensing/renewal (of the 8 required).

Course Overview:
This essential course satisfies HB1 and KASPER continuing education requirements for Kentucky dental license renewal. Attendees will review the state’s prescription monitoring regulations, explore practical eKASPER utilization, and discuss evolving strategies for managing acute dental pain. The session will also cover updates in controlled substance prescribing and provide evidence-based guidance on responsible pain control.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Describe the current opioid epidemic and its impact on dental practice.
✅ Explain KASPER requirements and recent updates.
✅ Utilize eKASPER effectively in clinical settings.
✅ Identify common controlled substances prescribed in dentistry.
✅ Discuss analgesic drug interactions, contraindications, and best practices for acute pain management.

🎤 Speaker:
Rebecca H. Mercke, DMD, is a Professor in the Department of Oral Health and Rehabilitation at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. With over 37 years in dentistry, Dr. Mercke directs multiple courses on pain control, local anesthesia, and medical management. Her teaching and clinical experience make her a leading voice on safe and effective pain management for dental professionals.

10/28/2025

🦷 Facing challenges with the atrophic maxilla? Discover how zygomatic implants can transform complex cases into predictable outcomes. 🦷
Join us for an expert-led ACDE Webinar exploring treatment planning, indications, and surgical considerations for zygomatic implants.
🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/43nEmfR

ACDE Webinar Series: Principle of Zygomatic Implants for the Edentulous Maxilla
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET
📍 Format: Webinar
📚 CEUs: 2.0
💲 Tuition: $69 (all dental team members; UK faculty/staff discounts not available)

Course Overview:
Management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla presents significant restorative and surgical challenges. This course reviews current treatment options and highlights the role of zygomatic implants in managing complex maxillary cases. Participants will gain insight into the indications, techniques, advantages, and potential complications associated with zygomatic implant therapy.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
✅ Discuss treatment options for managing the atrophic maxilla.
✅ Explain the role and rationale of zygomatic implants in complex rehabilitation cases.

🎤 Speaker:
Sohail Saghezchi, DDS, MD, FACS, is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and full-time clinical faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco. A graduate of the University of the Pacific, Dr. Saghezchi brings extensive experience in implant surgery—including zygomatic implants—as well as orthognathic, sleep apnea, and TMJ procedures. Passionate about patient care and education, he is dedicated to advancing surgical excellence in restorative dentistry.

10/28/2025

🌟 November CE: Focused, Practical & Ready for Your Practice! 🌟

Advance your clinical confidence this month with focused CE opportunities—from implant mastery to pain management and orofacial pain insights. Each course is concise, practical, and packed with takeaways you can use right away.

💡 Nov 5 – Principle of Zygomatic Implants for the Edentulous Maxilla
🕗 8–10 PM ET | 2 CEUs | $69
Discover how zygomatic implants provide reliable solutions for the atrophic maxilla and complex restorative cases.
🔗 http://bit.ly/43nEmfR

💡 Nov 7 – Dentistry and KASPER: Management of Pain in the Dental Office
🕘 9 AM–12:10 PM ET | 3 CEUs | $145
Stay compliant and confident—learn Kentucky’s KASPER requirements and evidence-based pain management strategies.
🔗 http://bit.ly/4qBojVI

💡 Nov 14 – 36th Annual Orofacial Pain Symposium: Neuropathic Orofacial Pains—From Triage to Treatment
🕘 9 AM–3:30 PM ET | 5.75 CEUs | $225 Dentist / $165 Auxiliary
From TMD to trigeminal neuralgia—gain practical tools to diagnose, triage, and manage complex orofacial pain cases.
🔗 http://bit.ly/43DVSfC

💡 Nov 15 – Provisional Implant Restorations: Shaping Tissue, Esthetics & Confidence
🕚 11 AM–12:30 PM ET | 1.5 CEUs | $59
Explore chairside and digital workflows to create provisionals that shape soft tissue and boost esthetic outcomes.
🔗 http://bit.ly/47uC5k3

✨ Join one course or the full series—each is designed to sharpen your skills and elevate patient care!

10/21/2025

🚰 Are your waterlines safe? Make sure they are!
This live CE course teaches practical strategies for compliant, effective infection control and patient safety.
🔗 http://bit.ly/4mzaQKy

Learning Your Lines: Maintaining Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:10 PM ET
📍 Format: Webinar
📚 CEUs: 3.0
💲 Tuition: $115 (all dental team members)

Course Overview:
Infection control is critical to patient and team safety, but compliance can be challenging. This course will cover practical, actionable strategies for preventing exposure to pathogens, ensuring cleanliness, meeting regulations, and implementing effective infection control protocols in your office.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define infection prevention principles and recommendations for dental healthcare settings.
- Prevent transmission of infectious agents using standard precautions.
- Implement standard operating procedures to maintain compliance.
- Formulate an effective infection control plan for the dental office.

About the Speaker:
Amanda Hill, RDH, CDIPC, is a nationally recognized infection control educator and recipient of OSAP’s Emerging Infection Control Leader Award. Known as a “Waterline Warrior,” Amanda delivers engaging, practical, and actionable education for dental professionals across the country.

10/16/2025

🛠️ Stay sharp on denture care!
Learn the latest materials, techniques, and best practices for predictable results with denture liners.
🔗 http://bit.ly/3KDJwxp

ACDE Webinar Series: Update on Denture Liners
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
📍 Format: Webinar
📚 CEUs: 1.5
💲 Tuition: $59 (all dental team members; UK faculty/staff discounts not available)

Course Overview:
This course will cover current denture lining materials, their indications, and best placement techniques. Participants will gain practical guidance for selecting and applying the appropriate lining material to achieve optimal results for their patients.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Follow a decision-making process that leads to successful denture liner application.
- Explain best practices for placing denture liners.

About the Speaker:
Audrey Selecman, DDS, MS, is Associate Professor and Chair of Prosthodontics at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Dr. Selecman has extensive expertise in removable prosthodontics, digital dentistry, and material science, and has contributed to multiple key prosthodontic texts.

10/09/2025

🦷 Treating traumatic dental injuries in kids? Save their bone, improve future outcomes!
This webinar shows strategies for long-term success with a multidisciplinary approach.
🔗 http://bit.ly/3Ki3Xjs

ACDE Webinar Series: Bone Preservation Strategies Following Severe Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM ET
📍 Format: Webinar
📚 CEUs: 1.5
💲 Tuition: $59 (all dental team members; UK faculty/staff discounts not available)

Course Overview:
Severe traumatic dental injuries in children can lead to early tooth loss and long-term complications. This webinar emphasizes bone preservation strategies that minimize future interventions and highlights the importance of collaboration among endodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and general dentists to achieve optimal outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify trauma types that indicate a need for bone preservation.
- Explain why bone preservation is critical in growing patients.
- Review options for bone preservation in young patients.
- Discuss the value of a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

About the Speaker:
Isabel Mello, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC, is Division Head of Endodontics at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a board-certified endodontist, active researcher, and award-winning educator with extensive clinical experience in treating pediatric dental trauma.