Continuing Education

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is committed to offering a variety of innovative Continuing Education courses designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the diverse groups of oral health professionals throughout the state of Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Information regarding Continuing Education opportunities offered through the College are updated regularly on this web page.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by calling (405) 271-4050 or via email.

Upcoming CE Courses

Modern Approaches to Cosmetic Dentistry - May 30-31 (In-Person)

Presented By: Carolyn Kittell, D.D.S.
Date: May 30 - 31, 2025
Credit Hours: 16
Registration: 7:30 am
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $1,750

Register for the course here.

Course Overview:
Explore modern approaches to creating stunning veneers: blending artistry and precision. This course will guide you through essential techniques and strategies to achieve predictable aesthetic outcomes.

Course Objectives:

Master the art of consultation by building trust and confidence with your patients to enhance case acceptance.
Enhance your skills in treatment planning for veneer cases.
Understand the principles of smile design to achieve harmonious and natural-looking results.
Gain insights into material selection, color theory, and morphology for optimal esthetic success.
Apply guidelines for achieving ideal veneer preparation design.
Develop an understanding of structured systems and efficient workflows for managing cosmetic cases.
Learn how to collaborate effectively with your lab, whether in-house or external, to elevate outcomes.
Understand the importance of provisionals and their role in achieving successful final outcomes for your cases.
Build your confidence in finishing lithium disilicate restorations, including techniques for staining and glazing.
Discover helpful tips for a seamless veneer insertion process.
Learn to manage patient expectations and provide an unparalleled patient experience.

Hands-On Components:

Develop your aesthetic eye by refining a 3D printed mockup to create ideal proportions, line angles and contours.
Master the creation of esthetic, functional, and reliable provisional veneers.
Anterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations- Purple state finishing and characterization through stain and glaze.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Carolyn Kittell is an expert in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry and proud owner of Smile Essentials, a thriving private practice outside of Denver in Greenwood Village. She transitioned her practice from analog to fully digital and in 2021 and created a sophisticated in-house lab. Dr. Kittell is involved in every step of the design and fabrication process. This ensures that her esthetic and functional vision is best in class for every one of her patients. She loves combining the benefits of digital dentistry with the artistry of direct composite.

Register for the course here.

No refunds issued. Credit may be extended to another course. We reserve the right to cancel the course if the need arises.

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.

Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu

Innovative Solutions in Implant Dentistry: Ceramic Implants Uncovered - October 3 (In-Person)

Presented By: Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Credit Hours: 8
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location:
OU College of Dentistry, Room 161
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117

Dentists: $399

Clinical/Administrative Team: $150

Register for the course here.

Course Overview:
Most implants placed today are made of titanium and titanium alloys, which have a track record of long-term success. However, with a growing understanding of materials and long-term data, along with increasing reports of metal sensitivity and other health concerns related to the implantation of metals in dentistry and medicine, researchers have been exploring alternative biocompatible materials. Recent scientific research has demonstrated a link between implant material and the incidence of peri-implantitis and other systemic issues.

The discovery and development of advanced ceramics, such as zirconia, have expanded the use of ceramics in dentistry and dental implantology. Dental implants made from advanced ceramics like zirconia and zirconia composites have shown to be highly biocompatible, bioinert, and structurally stable, making them suitable for intraosseous implantation and prosthetic rehabilitation.

The leading five implant manufacturers now include ceramic implants in their product portfolios due to their growing acceptance as an alternative to titanium and the increasing demand from patients for metal-free implants. This presentation will discuss zirconia as an implantable bioceramic, including its rationale, indications, and benefits for metal-free teeth replacement from root to cusp.

Course Objectives:

Understand the use of zirconia as an implant material
Understand physiological and biological interaction and behavior of zirconia
Compare the osseointegration process between zirconia and titanium implants
Patient selection and best practices in the treatment planning for ceramic implants.
Case specific restorative materials selection

About the Speaker:

Dr. Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry. He attended the full time three-year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California where he received a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is a clinician and has authored book chapters and multiple scientific and clinical articles in the field of ceramic implants.

He is a visiting professor at the University of Milan, adjunct professor the University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy and visiting researcher in the ceramic materials department at INSA Lyon in France.

Dr. Noumbissi has been involved with ceramic implants since 2009. He is the founder and current president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (iaoci.com) an organization that focuses on the development and clinical applications of bioceramics and load-bearing ceramics in dental implantology. Since 2011 he has been a proponent and provider of advanced implant education with a focus on ceramic implants. His knowledge and expertise are often sought by clinicians, scientists and implant manufacturers. He practices in Silver Spring, Maryland USA.

Register for the course here.

ACDE Webinar Series (Multiple Dates, Webinar)

Additional CE Courses

ACDE Continuing Dental Education Webinar Series
The Association of Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) brings together individuals who represent 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.

Hosted at OU College of Dentistry - American Academy of Implant Dentistry Maxicourse Practical Implant Education
Dates: January 2025 - August 2025
Credits: 300-hour Comprehensive Implant Education Featuring Globally Recognized Instruction
Presented By: Eric Hopkins, DDS, DABOI/ID, FAAID, AAID Maxicourse Director; several presenters during the course
Course Description: Dental implants are rapidly replacing other tooth replacement options, implantology as a specialty is currently recognized in several states, and internet resources are allowing patients insight into training and skill levels of practitioners.

1 weekend module per month for 9 months at OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City.
Each module offers aspects of hands on &/or live patient.
The 10th module offers online training, research, study groups, & planning sessions.

DO NO HARM Dental, Putting Safer Pain Management into Practice

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, in association with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, is pleased to announce a new continuing education program titled “DO NO HARM: Putting Safer Pain Management into Practice.” This program was created specifically to satisfy the educational requirements for Oklahoma dental licensure. The two-hour CE was derived from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Improvement Cooperative’s program created to provide CME credits to clinicians.

An introduction to the program is provided by Dr. Edmund Braly, director of pre-doctoral and clinical education for the division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the OU College of Dentistry. He then turns the narration of the four-module course to Dr. Steven Crawford, senior associate dean for the OU College of Medicine. The modules include: Module 1: Overview; Module 2: Epidemic; Module 3: Pain; and Module 4: Analgesia.

Registration Instructions Register

*If you have any problems getting connected, contact TrainingInstitute@odmhsas.org.

Contact

Kylie Faherty
Director of Alumni and External Affairs
(405) 271-4380
Kylie-Faherty@ouhsc.edu

All courses, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the OU College of Dentistry, located at 1201 N. Stonewall Ave. in Oklahoma City.

For courses held at the college, complimentary parking is available on the first level of the Stonewall Parking Garage (P4). Please bring your parking ticket with you to the course for validation. Click here to view a campus map.

Course registration begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled course time. No refunds will be issued if you miss a course. In the event you are unexpectedly unable to attend a course, please give 48-hours notice, and credit may be extended to another course.

The College reserves the right to cancel courses, should the need arises.

Accreditation

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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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

Oklahoma Dental Foundation

The OU College of Dentistry provides classroom and clinical space for several of the Oklahoma Dental Foundation's continuing education courses for dental auxiliaries. The College does not participate in the administration of these courses. For more information, please contact the Oklahoma Dental Foundation directly at (405) 421-1299, or visit their website.