Last updated July 2026
Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
General dentistry CPD is a curation problem, not a supply problem — with thousands of free hours available, the risk is a year of pleasant, random webinars that don’t add up to anything. The fix is boring and effective: pick two or three themes a year based on what your appointment book actually contains (for most GPs, that’s caries management, worn dentition, molar endo-versus-extraction decisions and perio maintenance) and go deep rather than wide.
I’d also reserve a slot each cycle for a course that audits you rather than teaches you — radiographic interpretation with self-testing, treatment-planning cases where you commit before the reveal. General practice erodes calibration silently because nobody reviews our diagnoses; CPD formats that force a comparison against a reference standard are the closest thing we get to feedback.
This guide currently identifies 657 courses using topic-specific relevance rules. 650 are marked as having certificates. Course availability and certificate details can change, so confirm the current information with the provider.
General dentistry covers a wide range of clinical decisions: diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment, oral medicine, pain management, referrals, communication and long-term maintenance. That breadth makes it one of the most useful areas for regular CPD, especially for clinicians who want education that applies across a normal working week.
FreeDentalCPD brings together free dental CPD and CE courses from multiple providers so you can compare topics, certificates and course length without searching each education platform separately.
Browse free general dentistry coursesWhat to look for in a general dentistry CPD course
The best course is usually the one that answers a real clinical question from practice. A short, focused webinar on diagnosis, patient communication or risk assessment can be more useful than a longer course that does not fit your current work.
- Check whether a certificate is available after completion.
- Look for topics that match your clinical mix and patient base.
- Consider whether the course is aimed at dentists, hygienists, therapists or the whole dental team.
- Use on-demand courses for flexible learning and live webinars when interaction is important.
- Keep a balanced CPD record across clinical, ethical, communication and safety topics.
Comparing general dentistry education providers
General dentistry courses tend to come from a broad mix of providers. Some focus on prevention and oral health behaviour. Others are stronger in restorative dentistry, diagnosis, materials, imaging, local anaesthesia or practice systems.
- Colgate Oral Health Network
- Dentalcare.com / Crest + Oral-B
- SDI Learning, VOCO, DMG and Kulzer
- Septodont Learning
- J Morita Learning
- Philips Oral Healthcare Learning
Build a balanced general dentistry CPD plan
A useful annual plan usually includes a mixture of clinical updates and broader professional topics. For many practitioners, that might mean restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, paediatric dentistry, infection control, oral medicine, radiography, communication and practice management.
Spreading courses across the year also makes CPD easier to record. Short on-demand courses can fill gaps between live events, while certificated courses help keep your evidence organised.
Latest general dentistry courses from the directory
- AGD's 2026 10 Dentists to Watch
- Beyond the Chair: Practical Strategies for Dentists
- How to Build a Patient Base That Matches Your Clinical Stand
- Risk Ready: A New Dentist's Guide to Real-World Challenges
- Social Media Strategies that Attract High-Value Patients
- The Good Leasing Guidelines for Dental Offices
- What's in Your Water? A Guide to Dental Waterline Safety
- Working Together to Advance the Future of Oral Healthcare
- Bonded or Cemented? Smart Protocols for Ceramic Crowns in Everyday Dentistry (On-Demand)
- Ergonomics in Dentistry – Protect Your Money Maker! (July 2026)
- How Oral Health Shapes Human Destiny—Health, Happiness, Success, and Longevity (On-Demand)
- If Hygiene School Had a Do-Over: The Oral Care Product Guide Every Clinician Needs Now (On-Demand)
Showing 12 of 657 relevant courses from the directory. 650 are marked as having certificates. Open the filtered directory.
Frequently asked questions
Are free general dentistry CPD courses recognised?
Many providers issue certificates that can be retained as evidence of continuing professional development. Requirements vary by country and regulator, so clinicians should still make sure each activity fits their own CPD rules.
Can I complete general dentistry CPD on demand?
Yes. Most courses in the directory are on-demand webinars or self-paced modules, although some providers also offer live webinars throughout the year.
Are these courses suitable for new graduates?
Yes. General dentistry CPD is often a good starting point for new graduates because it covers common clinical situations rather than narrow specialist topics.
How often are new courses added?
I add new courses weekly as providers release them, and the course list on this page reads live from the directory — so what you see is current.
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