#  Continuing Education  

 



#  Continuing Education 

Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Continuing Education program offers expert-led courses that cover advanced clinical skills, global health, and leadership development, with a focus on real-world impact. Our inclusive courses equip dental professionals and healthcare colleagues from around the world with the practical knowledge and confidence to enhance their clinical skills, improve patient care, and advance their careers.



 

 

 

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## Why choose HSDM for your professional development?

- **Expert faculty**: Learn from world-class clinicians, researchers, and educators with the latest insights in general and specialized areas of dentistry.
- **Relevant topics**: From clinical dentistry and oral health to leadership in dentistry and dental education, our programs equip you with knowledge and skills you can apply right away.
- **Flexible learning**: Choose from a variety on in-person and online open-enrollment courses ranging from one-hour webinars to multi-day specialized courses.
- **ADA CERP credits**: We offer ADA CERP continuing education credits for many of our continuing education programs, helping you meet your local continuing education requirements.

Join over 1,000 dental professionals worldwide who trust Harvard School of Dental Medicine's continuing education to stay current and advance their skills and expertise.



 

 

 

##  Our course offerings 

 



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 [### Courses and workshops

 ](/cpe-course-catalog#short)Brief, focused educational sessions designed to support practical clinical application and professional growth.



 

 

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 [### Extended learning programs

 ](/cpe-course-catalog#extended)Longer-format courses that span multiple days or weeks, allowing participants to build advanced skills through focused instruction and applied learning.



 

 

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 [### Preceptorships 

 ](/preceptorship-programs)Individualized clinical experiences with faculty-guided shadowing, providing exposure to advanced care and real-time clinical decision-making at HSDM.



 

 

 

 

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##  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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##  Our team 

 



  [### Tigist Belachew

 ](/people/tigist-belachew) [tigist\_belachew@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:tigist_belachew@hsdm.harvard.edu)Director for External Education

 

 

 

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   [### Caitlin Laughlin

 ](/people/caitlin-laughlin) [caitlin\_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu)Continuing Education Coordinator

 

 

 

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   [### Annie Thomas

 ](/people/annie-thomas) [Annie\_thomas@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:Annie_thomas@hsdm.harvard.edu)Coordinator for External Education

 

 

 

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##  Keep in touch 

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