Hands-on/participation

Master the latest techniques with hands-on continuing education workshops from the University of Minnesota. Our Minneapolis-St. Paul area courses allow practicing dental professionals to watch live demonstrations, practice procedures, and get feedback from expert clinical instructors.

Advancing Your Staging and Grading Framework for Periodontitis and Peri-implant Disease

March 5, 2023 8:30 am - March 5, 2023 12:00 pm

Gain a deeper understanding of the new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implantitis diseases and conditions through insightful discussion and hands-on activities.

Removal of Bond Material with Rotary Instrumentation: A Hands-on Program - October 2026

October 22, 2026 8:30 am - October 22, 2026 11:45 am

Learn how to efficiently remove bond material from orthodontically bonded teeth while protecting the enamel and tissue.

Botox and Dermal Fillers: Live-patient Training November 2023

November 4, 2023 8:00 am - November 5, 2023 5:00 pm

Build your esthetic practice with this hands-on, live-patient injection workshop.

Mini Residency in Cone Beam CT Imaging

November 13, 2026 4:00 pm - November 14, 2026 5:30 pm

Receive unbiased hands-on training on CBCT software, helping you evaluate how these tools can advance your clinical and diagnostic skills.

Patient receiving an oral local anesthesia injection

Local Anesthesia Refresher: A Hands-on Review

October 24, 2026 8:30 am - October 24, 2026 4:45 pm

Build your confidence and skill in the delivery of local anesthesia with our one-day, hands-on program.

Dental professional with oral anesthetic injection

Local Anesthesia: A Hands-on Training Program - May 2025

May 5, 2025 8:00 am - May 7, 2025 4:45 pm

Advance your skills in local anesthesia with this interactive, hands-on experience.

Hands-on Oral Surgery Skills for Female Dentists: Adapting Your Tools and Techniques

Hands-on Oral Surgery Skills for Female Dentists: Adapting Your Instruments and Techniques

May 16, 2026 7:45 am - May 16, 2026 6:00 pm

Update your surgical skills, using techniques designed for smaller hands, with our women innovators in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Comprehensive Surgical and Restorative Training in Dental Implants: A Four-weekend, Hands-on Certificate Program

October 22, 2022 8:00 am - January 15, 2023 4:00 pm

Learn surgical and prosthodontic implant dentistry from several of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s leading innovators.

young female patient with glasses and braces is attended to

Orthodontic Procedures Certificate for the Dental Hygienist

February 24, 2023 9:00 am - February 25, 2023 5:00 pm

Join us for this new two-day hands-on workshop designed to give you the skills you need to effectively complete your certification in orthodontic procedures.