Last updated July 2026
Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
Oral health therapists sit at the crossroads of two CPD streams — dental hygiene and dental therapy — and the free supply serves both sides well if you curate deliberately. The clinical core is strong: periodontal instrumentation and maintenance, paediatric restorative techniques, prevention science, fluoride and remineralisation evidence. The curation risk is drift toward whichever half of your scope your current job emphasises, letting the other half quietly date.
My structural suggestion for Australian OHTs: build each AHPRA cycle to touch both scopes regardless of your current role, and add at least one course annually on scope, delegation and collaborative practice arrangements — the regulatory landscape around therapist-led care keeps evolving, and understanding it is career infrastructure. Communication and behaviour-change education rounds out the picture; so much of the OHT role is making prevention actually happen in real families.
This guide currently identifies 353 courses using topic-specific relevance rules. 351 are marked as having certificates. Course availability and certificate details can change, so confirm the current information with the provider.
Oral Health Therapist education is most useful when it reflects the realities of day-to-day dental practice. For oral health therapists, that usually means practical courses that support hygiene, therapy, prevention, paediatrics and restorative care.
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Browse free oral health therapist CPD coursesWhat to look for in oral health therapist CPD
The best course is not always the longest one. A useful course should be relevant to your role, clearly presented, and easy to record for your CPD portfolio.
- Certificate availability
- Relevance to your current role and scope of practice
- Evidence-based and practical content
- Clear learning aims and outcomes
- On-demand access where possible
- Presenter experience and provider reputation
Providers worth checking
The exact courses available change throughout the year. These providers commonly publish education that may be relevant to oral health therapists.
- Colgate Oral Health Network
- Philips Oral Healthcare Learning
- SDI Learning
- VOCO Learning
- NSK Learning
- Viva Learning
How to choose the right course
Start with topics that directly support your everyday responsibilities. Once those foundations are covered, broaden your CPD across communication, compliance, clinical updates and patient-centred care.
It is also worth choosing a mix of short refresher courses and more detailed sessions. This makes it easier to keep learning consistent throughout the year rather than leaving CPD until the last minute.
Latest courses from the directory
- Pediatric Caries Prevention and Homecare
- Periodontal Maintenance Therapy: When, How and Why
- Medical Protocols for Periodontal Therapy (On-Demand)
- Practical Proven Prevention for your Pediatric Patients
- Did My Patient Just Refuse Periodontal Therapy but Buy a New TV for the Super Bowl?
- Glass Ionomer and Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Restoratives for Children
- Pediatric Restorations with Omni Chromatic Nano-Ormocer Direct Restorative
- Assessing Anesthetic Options for Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Do These Gums Make Me Look Fat? A Systematic Approach to Periodontal Therapy
- The Weakest Link: Updating the Non-Surgical Approach to Periodontal Therapy
- Blending the Orthodontic, Surgical, Periodontal and Restorative Treatment Plans in Order to Achieve Success
- Host Modulation: A New Era in Periodontal Therapy
Showing 12 of 353 relevant courses from the directory. 351 are marked as having certificates. Search the directory for this topic.
Frequently asked questions
Is free CPD available for oral health therapists?
Yes. Oral health therapists can often use free courses covering prevention, paediatrics, restorative care, periodontics and patient education.
Do these courses include certificates?
Many do. Certificate availability varies by provider and course, so it is worth confirming before starting.
Are these courses only for dentists?
No. While some courses are written for dentists, many topics are relevant to the wider dental team, including oral health therapists.
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