Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The School of Dentistry is committed to the continuing professional development of dental professionals and provides a range of online and in-person opportunities throughout the year. High quality CPD is required for Dentists, Dental Prosthetists, Dental Therapists, Hygienists and Oral health therapists to maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and expertise. The School offers courses across all disciplines of Dentistry by clinical and academic experts in the field. Participants will receive a certificate evidencing CPD hours for completion of the course.

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Past courses

Advanced Bone Augmentation Cadaver Course - 3 Days

10 October 2024 8:30am–12 October 2024 3:00pm

in Advanced Bone Augmentation Cadaver Course - 3 Days - 21 CPD Scientific CPD Hours

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Practical Oral Surgery presented by Dr Barbara Woodhouse

16 August 2024 8:30am–5:30pm

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This one day course will provide participants with the knowledges and skills of everyday oral surgery. The will include extractions, impactions, breakages, instrument and suture selection, exposures, biopsies, pain control and closure of oro-antral communications.

School of Dentistry Research Day 2024

26 July 2024 8:00am–4:00pm

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Research Day showcases world leading dental research carried out by our Honours, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent), Higher Degree Research (HDR) students and research staff. It’s an innovative forum to come together and share our research findings with a wider audience, enabling networking and collaboration.

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Clinic Day – Controversies in Contemporary Dentistry

20 July 2024 8:30am–4:30pm

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This year, the UQ School of Dentistry's annual Clinic Day, CPD event is on "Controversies in Contemporary Dentistry" which aims to provide dental professionals with an overview of the current controversies and debates in dentistry. The event is designed to facilitate discussions, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making on controversial topics in dentistry.

Dr Mariano Sanz - Achieving predictability with soft tissue augmentation at teeth and implants: Hands-on course

23 September 2023 8:30am–5:00pm

in Achieving predictability with soft tissue augmentation at teeth and implants: Hands-on course

This hands on course hosted by Dr Mariano Sanz will provide participants with the knowledge and skills of basic soft tissue augmentation around teeth and implants.

New paradigm in periodontal management

22 September 2023 9:00am–4:00pm

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This is an exceptional opportunity featuring two international, high-profile periodontal researchers and educators, along with renowned local speakers. The workshop will provide up-to-date information and guidelines on periodontal management, including topics such as periodontal dysbiosis, biological plausibility, and clinical tips.

Applied Diagnostic Concepts in 3D Orthodontic Imaging and Treatment

22 September 2023 8:00am–3:30pm

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This is a masterclass in orthodontic 3D imaging and treatment and is suitable for both specialist and general dentists.

School of Dentistry Centre of Excellence Multidisciplinary Showcase: Raising the standards of oral care

29 July 2023 8:00am–5:00pm

in School of Dentistry Centre of Excellence Multidisciplinary Showcase: Raising the standards of oral care

This one-day clinical day course will include multidisciplinary aspects of Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Special Needs Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

School of Dentistry 2023 Research Day

28 July 2023 8:00am–4:00pm

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Join us for The University of Queensland School of Dentistry annual Research Day, highlighting the depth and breadth of our innovative research, from regenerative dentistry and clinical translation, to public health and dental education.