Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Office of External Education offers high-quality continuing education designed to advance clinical excellence, professional growth, and innovation across oral health and healthcare.

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Led by Harvard faculty and distinguished experts from around the world, HSDM’s continuing education programs connect dental professionals and healthcare leaders with current evidence, emerging technologies, and new approaches shaping the future of the profession.

Through clinical education, leadership and professional development, global programs, symposia, and flexible learning opportunities, participants gain practical knowledge, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections that strengthen their practice and advance their careers.

Why choose HSDM for your professional development?

  • Expert faculty: Learn from leading clinicians, researchers, educators, and global experts across dentistry, oral health, and healthcare.
  • Relevant education: Gain practical knowledge and insights grounded in current evidence, emerging technologies, and evolving professional practice.
  • Broad learning opportunities: Explore clinical education, leadership and professional development, global programs, symposia, and preceptorships.
  • Flexible formats: Choose from in-person, live online, hybrid, and immersive learning experiences.
  • Recognized education: Earn continuing education credit through many of our programs while advancing your expertise and professional goals. Join dental professionals and healthcare leaders from around the world who turn to HSDM to stay current, expand their knowledge, and advance their careers.

Join more than 1,000 dental professionals worldwide who turn to HSDM each year to stay current, expand their expertise, and advance their careers.

Our course offerings

Live online

Focused, interactive educational sessions designed to support practical clinical application and professional growth.

In-person

Immersive learning experiences ranging from intensive one-day programs to multi-day courses, designed to build advanced clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and practical expertise.

Preceptorships

Individualized clinical experiences featuring faculty-guided shadowing and exposure to advanced care and real-time clinical decision-making at HSDM.

Featured events

SEPTEMBER 17–18, 2026

Global Endodontics Symposium: The Future of Clinical Practice

A two-day endodontics CE program focused on advanced techniques, emerging technologies, and predictable clinical outcomes. You'll engage with leading experts and innovators to explore where endodotics is headed.


 

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Continuing education resources

Stay informed about upcoming programs, connect with our team, or review important information for participants.

Office of External Education

HSDM’s continuing education programs are developed and supported by the Office of External Education. Our team advances lifelong learning through clinical and professional education, leadership development, global collaboration, and customized programs. Have a question about a course or registration? Contact our team for assistance.