The Office of Continuing Dental Education is committed to supporting the growth and professional development of oral healthcare professionals. To effectively meet these goals, the Office strives to plan and manage programs that are engaging, innovative, mission-focused, learner-centered, practice-relevant and evidence-based. Each event will be evaluated for educational effectiveness, practice applicability and support of the stakeholders including dentists, dental auxiliary, alumni, faculty and staff of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, and the community. Explore the details of each program below.

Lecture Courses

Lecture Courses

The Continuing Dental Education program started in 1964 and offers a robust selection of lectures on dentistry-related topics delivered in multiple formats – in-person, online, and hybrid (offered online and in-person).
Course Listings
RDAEF Expanded Duties Program

RDAEF Expanded Duties Program

This comprehensive hybrid program combines lectures, hands-on laboratory training, and live patient clinical experiences. RDAs will complete 410 hours of instruction and RDAEFs will complete 318 hours.
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Orthodontic Assisting Permit Course

Orthodontic Assisting Permit Course

Join the only OAP Program in Southern California held at a fully accredited dental school. This course is open to both RDA and DA applicants and combines lectures, hands-on laboratory instruction, and live patient clinical experiences.
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Implant Dentistry Continuum

Implant Dentistry Continuum

This in-demand course has been training dental professionals for almost 40 years! It is designed for passionate dental professionals and features world-renowned speakers teaching the latest techniques.
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