
Welcome to UAB Continuing Dental Education
UAB Continuing Dental Education delivers evidence-based programs that support clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and the evolving needs of the dental profession. Through expert-led courses and timely topics, we provide dental professionals with meaningful opportunities to strengthen skills, meet licensure requirements, and advance patient care across Alabama and the surrounding region. Explore our programs, register for an upcoming course, and stay connected to a community committed to advancing dentistry.
Our Purpose
Providing university-sponsored opportunities for lifelong learning, UAB Continuing Dental Education offers curriculum that actively engages the learner in acquiring new information and skills. School of Dentistry faculty respond proactively to changing and advancing technology in dentistry by offering education programs which provide the skills needed to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
UAB Continuing Dental Education supplies educational opportunities for dental health care professionals which meet requirements set by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners.
Our Mission
- 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.
Our Goals
- 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.
Dental Hygiene Symposium and Hinman Lectures
Learn more about the annual Dental Hygiene Symposium and Hinman Lectures, the two-day program is for hygienists, assistants, office managers, and dentists.
Dr. Perng-Ru Liu Memorial Lecture
In recognition of his eternal service to the School of Dentistry and the many lives – faculty, staff, students, and alumni – he touched, UAB Continuing Dental Education has established this annual daylong lecture dedicated to the memory of Dr. Liu.
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Contact Us
Ann Marie Karaki
Continuing Education Director
SDB 217
(205) 934-3753
Rachel Steadham
University Events Specialist
SBD 215
(205) 934-3753


