IN-PERSON COURSES ONLINE COURSES LIVE WEBINARS
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IN-PERSON COURSES
Golf & Learn in Palm Beach
January 24–25, 2025
Join us for an exciting educational and social event at the beautiful PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida!
This event combines professional development, networking, and leisure, with a Continuing Education program and golf outing on Saturday, January 25th and a welcome reception on Friday, January 24th.
You may register for any combination of events, including the CE Program & Golf, the CE Program only, or Golf Only.
CE Program Information: Advances in Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Speaker: Magda Feres, DDS, MSc, DMSc
AI and precision medicine hold great potential to advance innovations for oral, dental, and craniofacial conditions, drive earlier prevention and treatment of oral disease, and address health disparities in and access to oral health care. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of AI in today's world, explore applications of AI in healthcare and dentistry, and present a real AI case study in the periodontal field.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Define AI and explore its impact on daily life, emphasizing how it has transformed various industries and is now influencing healthcare and dentistry - balancing risks and opportunities.
- Analyze the current and potential uses of AI in healthcare, focusing on how AI is being utilized in dentistry to improve diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
- Illustrate how AI is enhancing precision in periodontal diagnosis and treatment, and the anticipated impact of these developments on patient care.
CE Tuition: $225 | Golf Fee: $210
Format: In- person, lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin, caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 14 days prior to the event will be eligible for a 75% refund.
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Advanced Education in Implant Dentistry
April 25–26, 2025
Taipei, Taiwan
Course participants will have the opportunity to interact with talented periodontists and prosthodontists who are highly skilled in treating challenging cases. Participants will be introduced to diverse treatment planning philosophies and proven surgical and restorative techniques. Participants will become familiar with different diagnostic and treatment protocols that have been proven to be predictable and efficacious.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of early, immediate, and delayed implant placement
- Summarize the indications and contraindications of early, immediate, and delayed implant placement
- Describe the role of soft tissue management in implant therapy
- Identify clinical cases that will benefit from soft tissue treatment
Credit Designation: Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of participation issued by the Continuing Education Department of Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Registration Fee: $4,400.00
Program Type: In-Person
Program Format: Lecture and Hands-On
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ONLINE COURSES
Executive Program for Dental Educators
January 7, 2025 - February 27, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm ET
Live Virtual
The Executive Program for Dental Educators is a comprehensive virtual program designed to equip dental practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills for success in the academic field.
This program focuses on developing essential education, preclinical instruction, assessment, feedback, leadership, and communication skills for effective academic and clinical education. It prepares educators for lifelong learning and contribution to advanced dental education settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe foundational and advanced teaching methodologies used in dental education
- Implement effective assessment tools for preclinical and clinical settings
- Articulate leadership skills tailored to the academic environment
- Employ mentorship techniques to enhance students' learning experience
- Understand global perspectives to educational standards in dentistry
- Develop communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective teaching
Application Fee: $75
Tuition: $5,500
Course Format: Virtual, Live – sessions on Tuesdays (6:00 to 8:00 PM) and Thursdays (6:00 to 7:30 PM EST)
Duration: 8 weeks
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin, caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 30 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 30 days of the course initiation date.
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LIVE WEBINARS
Office of Dental Education Webinar Series — Current Trends in Predoctoral Dental Clinical Assessments
January 28, 2025 | 12:00 pm –1:00 pm ET
Webinar via Zoom
Speaker: Alec S. Eidelman, DMD, MPH, MEd
Lecturer on Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology and Director of CHA General Practice Residency
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Abstract:
Approaches for predoctoral dental student dental clinical skills assessments vary significantly depending on clinical resources and content. Advances in technology along with considerations for physical and human resources can make significant impacts on the quality and validity of assessments. This session will explore some of the current approaches to clinical assessment along with examples of evidence based and resource minded assessment methods for the future. Participants can expect to be provided with high quality resources to support the learning experience and there may be active involvement for participants to interact with the session through mobile devices.
Learning Objectives:
At the course of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and describe the current and emerging dental clinical skills assessment methods - and the resources needed to reliably conduct them.
- Evaluate applications of current dental clinical skills assessment modalities and describe the considerations important to implementation for methods presented.
Tuition: $25
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Director of the ODE Webinar Series: Tejasvita Chandel, BDS, MHA, MMSc, Lecturer, Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Credit Designation: Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 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 courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. HSDM designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
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Office of Dental Education Webinar Series — Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry from a Clinical Perspective
February 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm –1:00 pm ET
Webinar via Zoom
Speaker: Balazs Feher, DMD, PhD
Research Fellow in Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Abstract:
This lecture provides a thorough overview of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental medicine. It aims to equip dental professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to evaluate and effectively incorporate AI technologies into their practices. The presentation starts with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of AI and machine learning, followed by a discussion on current and emerging AI applications in dental diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and outcome prediction. Particular emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, as well as the importance of safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring data security. The lecture also includes real-world case studies that illustrate both the practical advantages and challenges of using AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment outcomes, and improve patient satisfaction. Overall, the goal of the lecture is to demystify AI for dental clinicians and encourage the adoption of these innovative technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
At the course of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in the dental context
- Describe the advantages of various artificial intelligence-enabled tools in clinical dental practice
- Evaluate strategies to integrate artificial intelligence into clinical practice
- Develop their own framework for utilizing artificial intelligence in patient care and practice management
Tuition: $25
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Director of the ODE Webinar Series: Tejasvita Chandel, BDS, MHA, MMSc, Lecturer, Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Credit Designation: Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 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 courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. HSDM designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.