Courses

Join us this fall for live virtual CE classes. Enroll through Columbia for one or more sessions in the  Joint Provider Live Webinar Series provided on different days and times. 

In-person: Tenenbaum Memorial Lecture on Oct. 30 and Veneer Preparation on Nov. 7 - both at CUIMC; Implant Study Club at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown - Oct. 29 and Jan. 28.

 

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education, invites you to travel to Prague Vienna, and Budapest, on a trip that will combine continuing education with an exploration of this fascinating region.

2026 Travel Program: CE Land Travel - Prague, Vienna and Budapest (May 30-June 7)  Registration is open.

Inquiries: dentalce@cumc.columbia.edu

E.g., 10/27/2025

  • Implant Study Club: Bone Cements (in-person)

    Wednesday, October 29, 2025
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    ColumbiaDoctors, 51 W. 51 St., New York, NY 10019 3rd Floor
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Engineering
    Course Director and Presenter: Dr. James B. Fine Held in-person, Midtown Manhattan - lecture, case discussions, and literature review. Class size limited to 15 participants. Small group, informal collegial discussion on dental implant topics. Pizza and light refreshments provided. Audience: General dental professionals and specialists Details

  • 34th Benjamin Tenenbaum Memorial Lecture (in-person)

    Thursday, October 30, 2025
    9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
    Roy And Diana Vagelos Education Center, 104 Haven Ave., New York, NY 10032 1402/1403
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Peri-implant Disease: What do we really know  Course Director Dr. John Grbic with Guest Speaker Dr. Joseph P. Fiorellini, Postdoctoral Director of Periodontics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Panelists include Dr. Robert Eskow and Dr. Eric Linden. Lecture, held in-person only - Roy & Diana Vagelos Education Center, Columbia University Irving Medcial Center, NYC. 9:45 AM-12 Noon - 2 CDE credits.  CDM Perio Alumni networking lunch follows - for CDM Perio alumni/faculty/residents.

  • Principle of Zygomatic Implants for the Edentulous Maxilla

    Wednesday, November 5, 2025
    8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Online
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Engineering
    Presenter: Sohail Saghezchi, DDS, MD, FACS - UCFS Audience: Dentists & Specialists Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom.  Starts 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 5PM PT. CDE Credits: 2    Course Fee: $69 for all registrants Details and to register    Contact CDM CE Office for inquiries or assistance. Management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla can present significant challenges for both the restoring dentist and the surgical team. Review the different treatment options for the management of the atrophic maxilla, as well as to discuss the role of zygomatic implants in treating these complex cases. Overview of the indications, techniques, advantages, and potential complications associated with zygomatic implants will be discussed. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar Series.

  • Innovation and Conservation in Veneer Preparation (In-person)

    Friday, November 7, 2025
    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1130 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10032
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Engineering
    Innovation and Conservation in Veneer Preparation: From Planning to Precision Course Director Dr. Laila Akhlaghi, with Guest Speaker Dr. Sam Saleh - Facial Aesthetic Dentist, Private practice, Beverly Hills, CA, and London, England. Held in-person - lecture and case discussions. CE Credits: 3 Audience: General dental professionals and specialists. Participants will gain insight into patient selection, conservation prep design, temporization, and delivery protocols while also learning how to streamline workflows and integrate the dental team for consistent outcomes. Through real case examples, Dr. Saleh will demonstrate how systems build trust, how communication shapes patient confidence, and how small refinements in preparation can lead to exceptional aesthetic results. Details

  • Provisional Implant Restorations: Shaping Tissue, Esthetics....

    Saturday, November 15, 2025
    11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Online
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Engineering
    Provisional Implant Restorations: Shaping Tissue, Esthetics & Confidence—From Chairside to Digital Design Presenter: Katerina Anastasaki, DMD, MS - Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York City Audience: All Dental Professionals Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom.  Starts 11AM ET / 10AM CT / 8AM PT CDE Credits: 1.5    Course Fee: $59 for all registrants Details and to register   Contact CDM CE Office for inquiries or assistance. Explore the critical role of provisional restorations in implant prosthodontics, focusing on soft tissue management, esthetics, and function. Clinical workflows using both analog and digital techniques will be presented. Participants learn when and how to implement each approach for predictable outcomes. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar Series.

  • Implant Study Club: Implant Prosthodontics in Practice (in-person)

    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    ColumbiaDoctors, 51 W. 51 St., New York, NY 10019 3rd Floor
    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Healthcare
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • Clinical Health Sciences
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Columbia Nursing
    • Engineering
    Implant Prosthodontics in Practice: Provisionalization, Restorative Choices, and Success Factors Presenter: Dr. Katerina Anastasaki Course Director and Co-Presenter: Dr. James B. Fine Held in-person, Midtown Manhattan - lecture, case discussions, and literature review. Class size limited to 15 participants. Small group, informal collegial discussion on dental implant topics. Pizza and light refreshments provided. Audience: General dental professionals and specialists Details 

  • Dental Travel Program: CE Land Tour - Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

    Saturday, May 30, 2026 to Sunday, June 7, 2026
    6:00 AM to 4:00 AM
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    • College of Dental Medicine
    • Mailman School of Public Health
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    A magical blend of medieval castle atmosphere and vibrant modern culture. Brochure: Details  More Information and Reserve Your Place -  use Columbia code: COL2026 - Jodi Murphy, agent@cruiseandtravelpartners.com; Tel: (610) 420-9364 Space is limited - Will sell-out quickly! CE Topic: Dental Pharmacology   CE Credits: 9 (held over three 3-hr. sessions during the Land Travel Program) ********************** Use Columbia University registration code: COL2026 Register Online*: https://www.planiteasy.com/ti/TlRBMU1EbGZOVFk0TkRkZmJuVnNiQT09 *Step-by-step instructions for online registration: Click on the ACDE CE Land Tour to Prague, Vienna and Budapest link (or REGISTER FORM HERE) On right side of screen, Click on Book Here Select Number of Travelers Add number of Travelers to the ACDE Tour Add number of participants registering for the CE lectures Add Lead Traveler or Main Contact Open Travelers Information Form and complete the form (Add code: COL2026 under school code for Columbia University CDM) Submit Deposit ($1,000 plus convenience fee $35.51 per person)