Presented By: Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, MS, PhD
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Credit Hours: 3
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Breakfast provided for In-Person Attendees)
Location: OU College of Dentistry, Room 159
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Participant Cost:
Dentists: $199
Clinical/Administrative Team: $99
Register for the course here.
Note: This is a hybrid course. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending in person or live online.
Course Overview:
Resin composites and bioactive materials are constantly evolving in the field of restorative dentistry. Dentists are faced with a large range of restorative dental materials, and are expected to separate advertising from reality. In this hybrid CE presentation (in person and synchronous online delivery formats), Dr. Khajotia will provide an update on single-shade and bulk-fill resin composites, and bioactive restorative materials from the perspective of critical Dental Biomaterials considerations and clinical use, without personal bias or commercial interests. Endodontic applications of bioactive materials will not be reviewed. This presentation will end by providing participants with the tools needed to compare and select resin composites and bioactive materials with confidence.
Course Objectives:
- By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Composition, manipulation and properties of single-shade resin composites
- Benefits, limitations and clinical suggestions for single-shade resin composites
- Composition, manipulation and properties of bulk-fill resin composites
- Benefits, limitations and clinical suggestions for bulk-fill resin composites
- Classification, composition and properties of bioactive restorative materials
- Benefits, limitations and clinical suggestions for bioactive restorative materials
- Dental Biomaterials Science concepts that dentists need to know
- Tools for the review and selection of dental biomaterials
About the Speaker:
Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, MS, PhD, is currently Professor of Dental Biomaterials at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, and a Faculty Fellow in the Office of the OUHC Senior Associate Vice President for Research. He also holds appointments in the Graduate College of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and the University of Oklahoma School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering. Dr. Khajotia has authored/co-authored over 190 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and textbook chapters. His research focuses on the characterization and modification of biomaterials-biofilm interfaces at the nanoscale level, along with studies on restorative and orthodontic biomaterials, and 3-D printing. His research has been funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, the Presbyterian Health Foundation, and several corporate sponsors.
Dr. Khajotia has served as a research mentor to over 100 pre-doctoral, undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty, and has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences. He has a strong interest in educating dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty to become better practitioners via exposure to research, evidence based practice and critical thinking skills. He has received numerous awards in recognition of his teaching, scholarly and service contributions including an OU Presidential Professorship and eight Most Outstanding Classroom Instructor Awards. Dr. Khajotia has also dedicated himself to numerous service efforts ranging from local chapters to international organizations including the NIH, American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research, Academy of Dental Materials, Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, Academy of Dental Materials, International College of Dentists, American Dental Education Association, and the American Dental Association.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Clark Oakey, DDS, FICOI, MBA & Jay Oakey, DDS, PC
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Credit Hours: 6
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: OU College of Dentistry, Room 161 & Room 433 (Pre-Doc Lab)
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Participant Cost:
Dentists: $499
Clinical/Administrative Team: $299
NOTE:
- Implant models and demo kits will be provided.
- First part of the course will be didactic, and the last part will have a hands-on component.
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Immediate implant placement is one of the most valuable procedures a general dentist can incorporate into practice, yet many clinicians lack a clear, repeatable workflow. This course presents a practical, step-by-step approach to atraumatic extraction, immediate implant placement, and provisional restoration options designed for predictable implementation in the general practice. Clinical protocols will emphasize surgical and restorative workflows that allow clinicians to confidently incorporate immediate implants into their treatment offerings while improving productivity and patient outcomes.
Course Objectives:
- By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Identify the clinical indications, contraindications, and patient selection criteria for predictable immediate implant placement.
- Develop a systematic surgical treatment plan that incorporates CBCT evaluation, socket classification, restorative-driven implant positioning, and primary stability principles.
- Apply evidence-based techniques for atraumatic extraction, implant site preparation, gap grafting, and management of the peri-implant hard and soft tissues.
- Describe protocols for immediate provisionalization, custom healing abutment fabrication, and emergence profile preservation to optimize esthetic and functional outcomes.
- Recognize common surgical and restorative complications associated with immediate implant therapy and formulate appropriate prevention and management strategies.
- Integrate a practical, step-by-step clinical workflow ("The Immediate Implant Playbook") that can be implemented into daily practice to improve efficiency, predictability, and patient outcomes.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Clark Oakey is a general dentist, implantologist, educator, and lecturer based in Mustang, Oklahoma. His practice focuses on comprehensive general dentistry, dental surgery, orthodontics, CAD/CAM dentistry, full-arch rehabilitation, and implant dentistry. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Dr. Oakey rapidly expanded his surgical scope to include immediate and staged implant placement, sinus augmentation, full-arch fixed prosthetics, overdentures, and advanced hard and soft tissue grafting procedures. He holds Fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and is currently pursuing Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI). Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Oakey has pursued advanced implant education both domestically and internationally, training with leading clinicians in Portugal, Brazil, and Lithuania, with additional international surgical training planned.
He has completed advanced implant education through the California Implant Institute, AOX Academy, and Full Arch Club, with a particular interest in simplifying complex surgical concepts into practical workflows that can be immediately implemented in private practice.He enjoys studying how clinicians around the world approach implant therapy and adapting those lessons into practical techniques that fit the realities of the everyday office. His goal is to help dentists develop the confidence and decision-making skills needed to expand their clinical capabilities.Dr. Oakey is passionate about making implant dentistry approachable, predictable, and rewarding for the general dentist. His courses focus on honest clinical experiences, practical workflows, and lessons learned from both successes and complications, sharing tools and skills that others can immediately apply in their own practices.
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Dr. Jay Oakey says that nothing is more fulfilling than being able to provide comprehensive care that truly helps his patients long term. He enjoys finding solutions that allow people to get the treatment they need in one place and seeing the confidence that comes from restoring both function and appearance. It’s rewarding to know he’s making a lasting difference in his patients’ lives.
Dr. Oakey grew up with a dad who worked as a CPA and liked having lots of organization, as well as a mother who owned her own bridal store and loved making people feel beautiful and happy. He decided to become a dentist during his first year of college at the greatest university while exploring careers where he could also make a lasting impact. He was drawn to dentistry because it allows him to help people in a very tangible way while also building something of his own. The combination of patient care and the opportunity to lead a practice felt like the right fit. Dentistry is the perfect combination of all these influences. The work is precise and exact, but it also has an amazing cosmetic/artistic component – you can’t have one without the other! Dr. Oakey received his dental education from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has continued to invest extensively in advanced training and continuing education throughout his career.
This includes training with organizations such as the Spear Institute, DOCS Education for sedation, Zimmer Biomet for implant dentistry, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, and Invisalign. He has also completed international training in full-arch rehabilitation and advanced surgical techniques through programs in Portugal and Lithuania, focusing on All-on-X treatment and zero bone loss concepts. In addition, he has taken extensive training in areas such as implant placement, bone grafting and sinus lifts, endodontics, orthodontics, full mouth rehabilitation, sleep apnea treatment, and cosmetic dentistry, including CEREC for custom porcelain restorations. He’s also BOTOX® certified and has received recognition for excellence in fixed prosthodontics. In total, Dr. Oakey has completed thousands of hours of continuing education, both domestically and internationally, and stays actively involved in the dental community as a contributor to Glidewell Chairside Magazine and a speaker for study clubs. This ongoing commitment allows him to provide comprehensive, high-quality care so patients can receive the treatment they need in the same familiar office with confidence.
Away from the office, Dr. Oakey’s greatest joy is his family. He and his wife met in college and have been married since 2004. They’re raising three amazing kids—Cooper, Madeline, and Violet. They spend most of their time supporting their children in their sports and activities, and they love traveling together and experiencing new places. Whether it’s a weekend at the ball fields or a trip somewhere new, those are the moments he values most. With what limited free time he has, he likes to spend it staying active. He runs, lifts weights, and stays consistent with exercise, as it helps him be energized both personally and professionally. He’s always happy to be outdoors, especially for sports like wakeboarding and golfing whenever he gets the chance.
Disclosure Statements
An in-kind support of dental supplies were generously donated by BioHorizons.
Dr. Clark Oakey is a Key Opinion Leader for BioHorizons and educator for Glidewell Dental. Dr. Jay Oakey is a educator for Glidewell Dental.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Ricardo Machado, DDS, MSc., PhD
Date & Time: Self-paced & Flexible
Location: Online at OU MyMedia
Contact: Mindy-Vo@ou.edu
Phone: 405-271-4050
Lecture Credit Hours: 2
Content Release Date: September 3, 2026
Content Review Date: September 3, 2028
Content Expiration Date: September 3, 2030
Webinar Cost:
Dentists: $99
Clinical/Administrative Team: $99
This course is offered in three languages. Register to your preferred language using the links below:
Course Overview:
Recent advances in Endodontics have led to the development of new instruments, techniques, and devices. Currently, advanced technologies are available for use at all stages of endodontic treatment to minimize procedural errors and adverse events, reduce treatment time, decrease patient exposure to radiation during, and provide greater comfort for both patients and clinicians. Despite these technological advances and their positive impact on endodontic procedures, the anatomical complexity of the root canal system, combined with the microbial diversity inherent to endodontic infections, remains a major challenge. This lecture aims to critically analyze the scientific evidence on the impacts of technological evolution on endodontic procedures and outcomes.
Course Objectives:
- By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Describe the most relevant technological advances that have positively influenced endodontic procedures in recent years.
- Evaluate the current scientific evidence supporting these technological innovations.
- Critically analyze the impacts of technological evolution on endodontic procedures and treatment outcomes.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Ricardo Machado, DDS, MSc, PhD, is an endodontist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. With almost 20 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching, he dedicates his work exclusively to Endodontics, integrating evidence-based principles with advanced clinical techniques. Dr. Machado earned his DDS degree from the University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), followed by specialty training in Endodontics at the State University of Londrina (UEL). He completed his MSc at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR) and obtained his PhD in Endodontics from the University of São Paulo (USP), followed by a Postdoctoral Stage at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR).
Throughout his career, he has held multiple academic appointments, including Associate Professor and program coordinator, in Brazil, where he played a key role in undergraduate and postgraduate education. He is currently involved in clinical teaching and patient care in the United States, contributing to the training of future specialists. Dr. Machado’s research focuses on endodontic microbiology, root canal disinfection, instrumentation techniques, and treatment outcomes. He has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications in high-impact journals and has an established international research presence, with a strong citation record and H-index across multiple databases.
He is also the author of the comprehensive textbook Principios Biológicos & Técnicos”, which was launched in Brazil and sold out within around a year. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Machado serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international journals, including BMC Oral Health, Scientific Reports, the Australian Endodontic Journal, the Journal of the American Dental Association, and Clinical Oral Investigations. His work centers on advancing clinical excellence and preserving natural teeth through scientifically grounded, patient-centered endodontic care.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ou.edu
Presented By: Ronald Faram, DDS
Date & Time: Self-paced & Flexible
Location: Online at OU MyMedia
Contact: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Phone: 405-271-4050
Lecture Credit Hours: 2.5
Content Release Date: May 16, 2025
Content Review Date: May 16, 2027
Content Expiration Date: May 16, 2029
Webinar Cost:
Dentists: $99
Clinical/Administrative Team: $99
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Burning Mouth Syndrome and Burning Tongue, complex conditions that can significantly impact patients' quality of life. This course aims to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to better navigate these painful conditions, addressing various etiologies. We will provide essential tips for managing dry mouth, a common driver of these symptoms, and differentiate between primary and secondary Burning Mouth Syndrome. Additionally, we will delve into the link between stress, anxiety, and primary Burning Mouth Syndrome, discussing its prevalence and effective treatment strategies.
Course Objectives:
- By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Significance of Diagnosing and Managing burning mouth syndrome.
- Clearly distinguish between Primary and Secondary forms
- Explore Underlying causes, contributing factors and mechanisms involved.
- Master the diagnostic Process by working through 3 burning mouth cases.
- Explore evidence-based treatment options through case studies and literature reviews.
About the Speaker:
Ronald Faram DDS, University of Oklahoma college of Dentistry(’12) and Oklahoma City University (’08) alumnus and Oklahoma native and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Dr. Faram currently serves at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as division head and clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Dr. Faram practiced general dentistry for 5 years, proudly serving the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma before specializing in oral and maxillofacial pathology. He completed his residency training at New York Presbyterian Queens in 2020 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
ACDE Continuing Dental Education Webinar Series
The Association of Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) brings together individuals representing college- and university-based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States. ACDE and 31 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based key opinion leaders. These jointly produced webinars are planned to be held through 2025.
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