Continuing Dental Education - University of Alberta

09/07/2026

How would you react in a sedation emergency? Join Sedation Academy on September 17 for an interactive, case-based session. Learn how to appropriately handle an emergency at each step, and increase your confidence in handling office emergencies when they occur. Engage in guided discussion, and recognize the risks and patient selection techniques that will better equip you to mitigate and prevent emergencies. Keep an eye out for the second part of this two-part series. Attend both sessions or just one! We will engage with different cases in each session, providing you with an array of emergency situations and how you can best respond to each one.

Clinical decisions in sedation rarely unfold all at once. In this interactive, case-based session, participants will follow a sedation case as new information emerges and critical decision points arise. At each of those points, participants will commit to a decision by live, anonymous polling before...

09/04/2026

A new course is coming to the University of Alberta’s Continuing Dental Education—and we are offering you a sneak peek! Join Dr. Manuel Oscar Lagravère Vich on September 15 as he discusses what you can expect from our upcoming MARPE course, including skeletal, dental, soft tissue, and airway changes in bone-anchored expanders. We strive to help you remain current in your dental practice, allowing you to provide your patients with the best care possible. We look forward to seeing you there!

The University of Alberta's Continuing Dental Education is ready to introduce our new MARPE course, with its first cohort this starting November. This webinar will give a sneak peak into expectations for our upcoming course, including skeletal, dental, soft tissue and airway changes in bone-anchored...

09/02/2026

Do you feel comfortable administering sedation in your dental clinic? Join dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Chanpong and sitting sedation committee member for the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta Dr. Nekky Jamal on September 3 for a free Zoom webinar. Sedation in dentistry is a rapidly evolving field with distinct benefits and challenges. As experts in their field, Dr. Chanpong and Dr. Jamal will discuss the sedation environments in Alberta and British Columbia. Stay informed and up-to-date on patient selection, treatment planning, difficult decisions, and facility readiness, requirements, and inspections. This conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

Join expert dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Chanpong and sitting sedation committee member for the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta Dr. Nekky Jamal on September 3 for a free Zoom webinar. Discuss the current environments in Alberta and British Columbia surrounding sedation, as well as import...

09/01/2026

Group bundles are now available for the 2027 Sedation Updater! With two different lecture streams, the Sedation Updater has something for every member of the dental team. Register 4 or more team members to get 10% off each in-person pass. Seats are limited—so register early to secure your spot!

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/cfwuyu6j

08/24/2026

Has it been a while since you last delivered a local anesthetic injection? Feel like you would benefit from a review? Come refine your skills with us! We are hosting a full-day review on October 3 via our Local Anesthetics Coaching Program. An expert instructor will review pharmacology, medical emergencies, and eight different injections. You will leave the course feeling confident in both your skills and knowledge. Time is running out, and seats are filling up—so register today! If you haven't yet gotten your local anesthetic certification, enroll in our certification course! New exam dates are added monthly.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/4dt9zn6x

08/21/2026

The lecture schedule for the 2027 Sedation Updater is now available! Expert speakers from Sedation Academy are back for the second year in a row—and they come equipped to prepare you for office emergencies. Between lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, you will leave more prepared to handle crisis situations in your office. Register today for the Sedation Updater to stay up-to-date on evidence-based sedation applications and management.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/uofacdesedation

08/11/2026

Technology is rapidly advancing. From wearable devices to motion capture systems, there is a plethora of new opportunities to support wellness and prevent injury. Join Dr. Linda Miller and Matthew Goertzen on August 31 for another free, wellness-focused webinar. Learn to make evidence-informed decisions while utilizing these evolving technologies in the workplace. Healthcare professionals across all disciplines are welcome to attend! Bring your questions because our expert speakers are prepared to answer your queries!

Advances in technology are transforming the way we approach health, wellness, and injury prevention. From wearable devices that monitor activity and recovery, to sophisticated assessment tools such as force plates and markerless motion capture systems, these technologies are providing new opportunit...

07/28/2026

Get ready to debunk the myths surrounding commonly accepted practices related to the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries! Join Dr. Linda Miller and Matthew Goertzen on August 10 for a free webinar, and learn about the newest evidence-based research and interventions for workplace injury prevention. Bring your questions because our guest speakers are ready to alleviate your workplace concerns!

Many commonly accepted practices for preventing and managing musculoskeletal injuries are based on tradition, anecdotal experience or outdated information rather than current evidence. This webinar will explore several common myths surrounding injury prevention and rehabilitation and compare them wi...

06/16/2026

We are back for our third annual Wellness Retreat! Join us at the beautiful University of Alberta Botanic Garden for engaging lectures, wellness activities, and a relaxing stroll through the gardens. We are offering bundles and discounts on tickets, so be sure to check out our registration page and sign up for our mailing list to stay up-to-date on our events and offerings. We hope to see you at the gardens on September 27!

Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/4ozRzeS

06/11/2026

Prepare for a new location filled with the same dental excellence you have come to expect from us. Our Sedation Updater weekend retreat will be nestled in the snowy peaks of Whistler, British Columbia, at the famous Fairmont Chateau, featuring fascinating lectures and exciting activities. Register for our mailing list, and be the first notified when registration opens, as well as when our earlybird discount becomes available. We can't wait to see you there!

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