Office of External Education

Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Office of External Education creates high-quality educational experiences that advance clinical excellence, professional growth, leadership, and innovation in oral health and healthcare.

Working with Harvard faculty, distinguished experts, institutions, and organizations around the world, the Office connects people, knowledge, and ideas through continuing education, leadership development, global learning, and customized educational programs.

Our mission

To advance oral health and healthcare through transformative lifelong learning, global collaboration, and the translation of knowledge and innovation into practice.

What we offer

  • Continuing education

    Advanced clinical and professional education designed to help dental professionals remain current, expand their expertise, and improve patient care.

  • Executive and leadership education

    Programs focused on leadership, management, innovation, and the evolving needs of oral health and healthcare organizations.

  • Online and hybrid learning

    Flexible, interactive educational experiences that make expert-led learning accessible to participants around the world.

  • Symposia and conferences

    Interdisciplinary convenings that bring together leading experts and professionals to explore emerging research, technologies, and ideas shaping the future of oral health and healthcare.

  • Customized education

    Tailored programs developed in collaboration with institutions and organizations to address specific educational, workforce, and professional development goals.

  • Global learning and collaboration

    Educational initiatives that connect professionals and institutions across countries, disciplines, and healthcare systems to exchange knowledge and advance oral health worldwide.


Partner with us

The Office of External Education collaborates with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, professional associations, and other partners to develop educational experiences aligned with their goals.

Whether you are interested in a customized program, institutional collaboration, or global learning initiative, our team welcomes the opportunity to explore how we can work together.

Contact the Office of External Education

Explore continuing education at HSDM

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