Ongoing Training for the oral healthcare team
Our Programs
Sedation & Anesthetics
Our sedation and anesthetic programming offers interdisciplinary education and training for the dental team so that oral healthcare professionals can help incorporate sedation into their practice.
Radiology
Our radiology programming delivers interdisciplinary education and training for the entire dental team aimed at improving the standard of care and providing exciting new opportunities.
Implantology
Our dental implantology programming offers interdisciplinary education for the health care team aimed at creating leaders who offer their patients dental implants with a high standard of care.
Sleep Dentistry
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) poses a significant challenge to modern society and dentistry plays a direct role in treating this health issue. Acquire the education and training necessary to treat OSA.
Neuromodulator Therapeutics
Our neuromodulator programming offers general practitioners and dental assistants world class educational and training opportunities to incorporate neuromodulator therapeutics into the dental practice.
Facial Aesthetics
Our aesthetics programming offers general practitioners interested in the impact that facial aesthetics can have on quality of life the opportunity to learn from a diverse faculty in Canada’s only certified fillers program.
Orthodontics
Our orthodontics program offers interdisciplinary training for the dental team enabling them to contribute to the care of a patient's teeth and jaw.
Periodontology
Our surgical programming provides general practitioners the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, skill, and confidence when offering periodontal treatments.
Pharmacology
Hit the next milestone in your career as an RDH and gain a firm grasp on all the aspects of prescribing from collaboration to communication and prescribing.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative dentistry program currently offers training for Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) focused on the interim restoration of decayed teeth.
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ONLINE COURSES
- FLEXIBLE TRAINING
- SELF-PACED LEARNING
- COST EFFECTIVE
- WIDELY ACCESSIBLE
24 CE Credits | Tuition $1,495
CBCT technology impacts every dental discipline and specific functions in implant planning, TMJ, airway analysis and pathology. This course will prepare you to maximize its potential.
7 CE Credits | Tuition $900
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) poses a significant challenge to modern society and dentistry plays a direct role in treating this health issue. Acquire the education and training necessary to treat OSA.
96 CE Credits | Tuition $3,250
Hit the next milestone in your career as an RDH and gain a firm grasp on all the aspects of prescribing from collaboration to communication and prescribing.
10 CE Credits | Tuition $250
Our Clear Aligner course for RDHs and RDAs provides the perfect opportunity to expand your skills and learn how to support orthodontic treatments using clear aligners.
2024 Banff Updater
It's time, the Banff Updater is here!
Discover the latest in oral healthcare at this continuing education extravaganza, featuring certification courses and enlightening lectures led by esteemed figures in the field.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and create lasting memories.
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Neuromodulators Travel Opportunities
Earn up to 40 CE credits and certifications in Neuromodulator administration!
Learn how you can take Levels 2 and 3 of our Neuromodulators and Aesthetics Program abroad! We offer a multidisciplinary and non-industry-biased approach to Neuromodulators and Fillers.
Our industry leading courses are available in Calgary and Las Vegas.
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Sedation Travel Opportunities
CE Education a stones throw from the mountains!
We offer 5 competency based courses in the area of sedation with cohorts in Calgary. We offer courses available to Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants and other allied healthcare professionals.
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TMD Lecture Series
Across the board TMD is one of the greatest challenges in practice and can be life altering for those who suffer from it. This lecture series comprises a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and scientific experts who will help you dissect the subject and learn methods of managing and treating TMD.
Practice Management Study Club
Owning a dental practice isn't easy, it requires Industry connections and a firm grasp of basic business skills. Our monthly mixer at RATT will provide you the opportunity to learn valuable business skills and build important connections.
Dental Hygiene Lecture Series
Elevate Your Dental Hygiene Expertise with Our Lecture Series.
Discover how our program can help you maintain top-tier patient care standards and thrive in the constantly evolving healthcare landscape.
Dinosaurs, Dentists and Dragons
Unearth the extraordinary intersections of dinosaurs, dentists, and dragons in our one-of-a-kind lecture! Explore the captivating links between these seemingly unrelated topics and dive into the enigmatic connections that bind them.
Sterilization Assistant Certification
The Sterilization Assistant course is open to the general public and is intended for those pursuing a career in healthcare. Reprocessing of medical devices is a crucial part of running a successful practice and maintaining safe patient care. It helps to ensure a sterile work environment - which is fundamental in preventing the spread of infections.
Dental Hygiene Refresher
We offer a refresher course for Dental Hygienists who have been out of practice for three or more years.
Local Anesthetics Refresher
Is your Local Anesthetics certification in need of a refresher? We offer a comprehensive review of theoretical and clinical components.
Inclusivity Lecture Series
Discover the impact of unconscious bias, learn about intersectionality, and uncover the nuances of discrimination and microaggressions. Become an inclusive leader and make a lasting difference. Register now to be part of the movement toward an equitable and inclusive future. Join us in embracing the power of inclusivity!
The CDE Advantage
- Leading continuing dental education backed by the strength of the University of Alberta.
- Programs and courses that are non-industry biased, focusing on knowledge and tools not brands.
- High standards to ensure competency driven education to help expand your career and practice.
- Diverse faculty with a wide range of expertise allowing us to deliver knowledge rich content.
Our Mission
We are a leader in certification and educational programs for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Assistants and other health fields. Backed by the University of Alberta, we offer true competency education to help those in oral health expand their abilities and expertise.
Dr. James R. Yacyshyn - DDS, MS, BSC
Dr. James Yacyshyn obtained his BSc and DDS from the University of Alberta and completed a Masters in Applied Science Engineering from the University of Toronto. With a background in health technology and Informatics, Dr. Yacyshyn joined the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001 - later appointed as the director of Continuing Dental Education in 2002.
As Director of Continuing Dental Education, Dr. Yacyshyn has developed and facilitated numerous educational programs spanning various topics for licensed Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and allied health practitioners across Alberta, nationally, and internationally. Additionally, through Continuing Dental Education's clinical programs, we have provided care for numerous patients over the years.
If you have any ideas, challenges, or opportunities that you want to share, please reach out to us, together we can pursue excellence in continuing dental education and patient care.