Hands-on/participation

Master the latest techniques with hands-on continuing education workshops from the University of Minnesota. Our Minneapolis-St. Paul area courses allow practicing dental professionals to watch live demonstrations, practice procedures, and get feedback from expert clinical instructors.

Soft Tissue Diode Lasers: A Hands-on Training Program

April 2, 2027 8:00 am - April 2, 2027 5:00 pm

Enhance your non-surgical management of periodontal disease and maximize the benefits of laser therapy through this robust hands-on training program.

Office Oral Surgery: A Guided Experience for the General Dentist - December 2026

December 7, 2026 8:00 am - December 8, 2026 4:30 pm

This course aims to increase your knowledge and comfort when performing surgical procedures. Learn from our oral surgery team and observe surgical procedures as a part of this fast-moving, two-day program.

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Radiology Certificate for Dental Assistants: An 80-hour Training Program - August-October 2026

August 4, 2026 7:00 pm - October 25, 2026 5:00 pm

Master the skills needed to produce diagnostic intraoral, panoramic, and CBCT images.

Mini Residency in Pediatric Dentistry - May 2026

May 1, 2026 8:00 am - May 3, 2026 12:15 pm

Ramp up your skills using forward-thinking techniques & insights to achieve excellence in pediatric dentistry.

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Everyday Endodontics: A Workshop for General Dentists

May 15, 2026 8:15 am - May 16, 2026 4:15 pm

Advance your skills in endodontics and work side by side with our top-notch instructors.

Restorative Expanded Functions: An 80-hour Training Program - September-November 2026

September 9, 2026 6:30 pm - November 8, 2026 5:00 pm

Add a new dimension and greater clinical responsibility to your career with this practical Restorative Functions (RF) training and credentialing program.

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Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation - September-November 2026

September 30, 2026 8:00 am - November 14, 2026 11:00 am

Provide nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation effectively and safely for children and adults with this 12-hour course.

Local Anesthesia for Licensed Dental Assistants

Local Anesthesia for the Dental Assistant: A 45-Hour Training Program – August-December 2026

August 31, 2026 6:30 pm - December 6, 2026 3:00 pm

Unlock your potential as a licensed dental assistant by mastering the art of supraperiosteal/field block ("infiltration") injections. The Minnesota Board of Dentistry approves our comprehensive 45-hour hands-on training program.