Continuing Education

Continuing Education is a service that the University of Alabama at Birmingham provides to meet the continuing education needs of our graduates and the profession of dentistry within the state of Alabama and surrounding areas. Continuing Education is an excellent opportunity to promote good will as well as provide outstanding educational programs. The purpose of UAB Continuing Education is to provide University-sponsored opportunities for lifelong learning.

• To provide relevant dental courses and continual academic information for the dental profession.
• To educate and train the dental professional to achieve higher levels of skills and knowledge.
• To provide dental professionals in Alabama with courses required for license renewal.
• To present outstanding programs by clinicians with expertise in their respective fields, including important controversial subjects of interest to the dental profession.

At UAB, continuing education reflects the same academic rigor, clinical expertise, and commitment to innovation that defines our School of Dentistry. Programs feature nationally recognized speakers alongside UAB faculty experts and experienced clinicians, bringing together broad perspectives and real-world insight. Developed in collaboration with leaders in the field, our offerings provide expert-led education designed to strengthen and advanceclinical competency.

Participants benefit from:

• Expert-led instruction grounded in current research, clinical practice, and national standards.
• Practical, practice-relevant content designed for immediate application.
• Programs that meet state licensure requirements.
• Opportunities to engage with peers and leaders in the profession.

Continuing education at UAB is more than credit hours, it is an investment in professional growth and the advancement of oral health.