CDA Foundation Course Offerings
Live Webinars
FREE
Dental Anxiety: Strategies and Tools for Patient-Centered Care
1.0 CE CREDIT
Wednesday, June 17
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Dental anxiety remains a persistent and often overlooked barrier to oral health care. It influences whether patients seek treatment, return for follow-up or perform consistent preventive care. Providers and care teams see the impacts of anxiety on clinical outcomes, workflow efficiency and long-term patient relationships.
Grounded in research and practical application, our new webinar equips oral health professionals with evidence-based, practical strategies to recognize, understand and effectively respond to dental anxiety across diverse patient populations. Discover how past experiences, cultural context and trust in health systems all shape patient behavior, as well as what care teams can do.
More supportive environments can strengthen patient trust and improve engagement and outcomes. Gain actionable tools that can be immediately applied in clinical, educational and community settings. Learn how to turn moments of anxiety into opportunities for empathy-driven communication, connection and better care.
FREE
Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections
1.0 CE CREDIT
Tuesday, August 4
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Type 1 diabetes can present unique challenges for dental professionals, with significant systemic and oral health implications. Explore the autoimmune pathophysiology, understand how Types 1 and 2 differ in clinical dental presentation and learn from patients’ lived experiences.
Our webinar addresses diabetes-related dental emergency preparedness, risk assessment and response and glycemic management for adult and pediatric patients. See how continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other tech play critical roles in care.
Learn evidence-based best practices for patient communication and preventive strategies that support safe, effective and comprehensive care.
On-demand Webinars
FREE
Preserving Smiles: Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) for Caries Management
1.0 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
FREE
Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Resilience & Joy in Dentistry
1.0 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Resilience & Joy in Dentistry equips dental professionals with practical strategies to combat stress and build lasting well-being. Attendees will learn how to use a holistic approach to strengthen their resilience, support team wellness and enhance patient care.
FREE
Tooth Truth: Advocacy Skills for Fluoride Champions
1.0 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
FREE
Fluoride Facts, Myths & Meaningful Conversations: Communicating Effectively with Patients
1.0 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
Fluoride Facts, Myths & Meaningful Conversations: Communicating Effectively with Patients empowers dental professionals to confidently address fluoride-related concerns with patients. Evidence-based guidance and role-playing scenarios will demonstrate how participants can debunk myths, explain the benefits of fluoride and build trust through empathetic, informed dialogue.
FREE
Leadership and Wellness: Build a Dental Team That Loves Showing Up!
1.0 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
FREE
Whole Person Care: Patient Mental and Dental Wellness
1.5 CE CREDIT
On-demand learning
CDA is an ADA 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.
CDA designates each activity for a specified number of C.E. units. These courses meet the Dental Board of California requirements for continuing education units.
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Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Resilience & Joy in Dentistry
1.0 CE CREDIT
Thursday, September 18
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) for Caries Management
1.0 CE CREDIT
Wednesday, November 12
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) for Caries Management introduces evidence-based techniques that preserve tooth structure while effectively managing caries in pediatric and adolescent patients. Through case discussions, participants will gain clinical confidence in using tools like silver diamine fluoride and glass ionomer to deliver gentle care that builds patient trust and expands treatment options.