Continuing Dental Education
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Advancing knowledge and skills and promoting innovations.
UNC Adams School of Dentistry is committed to providing quality programs featuring the latest advances in science and technology that allow all dental professionals to stay current with new knowledge and innovations in the field of dentistry.
The mission of the Office of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) is to improve the knowledge base and advance the practice of dentistry through quality educational activities. By offering activities that feature current research in science and technology, we help dentists and dental team members advance their knowledge and skills and promote innovations in the field.
The Office of CDE serves a global constituency, including Adams School of Dentistry faculty, staff, and dental professionals in North Carolina, the nation, and beyond. We are dedicated to bringing best practices and excellence to all that we serve and transforming dentistry for better health.
Registration for CDE activities is available in the following ways
Pay online with MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
Call (919) 537-3400 with your credit card information
Payment and Confirmation
Full payment of the registration fee is due at the time of enrollment for all activities. Upon enrollment, you will receive an email that will include directions, parking information, registration time, and a receipt for payment. You are encouraged to register early to ensure receipt of your confirmation letter prior to the activity.
Limited Attendance Activities
Some activities have limited attendance; participants are enrolled on a first-come basis. Special registration and cancellation policies may apply. Registration discounts cannot be applied to limited attendance activities.
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program
The AHEC program offers an array of dental speakers and programs, covering the latest topics in dentistry. These presentations are offered across the state in a system of nine AHEC regions.
Remedial Programs
The Office of CDE offers customized remedial programs designed to fit the needs of the dental practitioner and satisfy requirements assigned by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.
Faculty can design and provide “one-on-one” instruction if you need a refresher course or need to prep for a board exam.
Policies and Resources
The Adams School of Dentistry reserves the right to cancel any activity which does not receive sufficient enrollment. The Adams School of Dentistry reserves the right to cancel CDE activities when UNC-Chapel Hill closes due to severe weather conditions or other emergencies.
Cancellations and Refunds for CE Registrations:
Each CE activity has a cancellation fee and deadline. Check with the activity in question for the exact cancellation fees and deadline.
Cancellations must be received in writing either by fax (919) 445-2110 or by email to cde@dentistry.unc.edu. The cancellation request must include the name of the activity, the name of the person registered, the name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation date given for each specific activity.
The Adams School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education Program cannot be responsible for the refund of any part of the registration fee as a result of emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, or events beyond its control after the cancellation date. Payments made by credit card will be refunded by credit card.
The University and the Adams School of Dentistry reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University and the Adams School of Dentistry will fully refund registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, rental cars, or travel agencies. ks here
The Adams School of Dentistry records activity participants’ attendance in the school’s electronic database and supplies the participant with verification of attendance letter for each activity attended within 3 business days of the course’s conclusion. Participants are responsible for forwarding the activity credit information to the AGD or other associations, and for maintaining their own records for license renewal.
The Adams School of Dentistry is a nationally accredited provider. Regulations may differ from state to state based on current legislation and/or various certifying organizations. Individuals are responsible for verifying acceptance of credit hours by their state boards or other licensing agencies. Individuals should check with their licensing boards/agencies for specific questions.
The Adams School of Dentistry cautions continuing dental education participants that there are potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures into the practice of dentistry, especially when the continuing education activity has not provided supervised clinical experience and/or competency tests in the techniques or procedures.
Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education activity by the University or the Adams School of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution.
The University and the Adams School of Dentistry are committed to equality of educational opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE)
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board (US)
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board (Canada)
- North Carolina Dental Society
- North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
- Chapel Hill and Orange County Visitors Bureau
For a transcript of your CE credit, please contact the CDE Office at cde@dentistry.unc.edu.
This continuing education program is presented by the UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry and the Continuing Dental Education program. The Continuing Dental Education program is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. The CDE’s term of recognition is November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027. 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 activities or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education activity by the University or the Adams School of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution.
Contact
Mailing Address
Office of Continuing Dental Education
Suite 1030
First Dental Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450
Directions
dentistry.unc.edu/directions
