Last updated July 2026 · all courses free at the point of access
Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
At a glance
| Dentsply Sirona Academy | Solventum (3M Oral Care) | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed free courses | 72 | 111 |
| Certificated | 67 (93%) | 111 (100%) |
| Total CPD hours | 72 | 113 |
| Average course length | 1.0 hr | 1.0 hr |
| Specialty areas covered | 8 of 16 | 11 of 16 |
| Largest area | Orthodontics | Restorative |
| Added in last 3 months | 72 | 111 |
| Most recent addition | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 |
Dentsply Sirona Academy
Dentsply Sirona Academy lists 72 free courses here — anchored by Orthodontics with spread across 8 areas, averaging 1.0 hr per course with certificates on 93%. 72 courses arrived in the last quarter. See the full profile for its complete breakdown.
Solventum (3M Oral Care)
Solventum (3M Oral Care) lists 111 free courses here — anchored by Restorative with spread across 11 areas, averaging 1.0 hr per course with certificates on 100%. 111 courses arrived in the last quarter. See the full profile for its complete breakdown.
Which should you pick?
For sheer volume, Solventum (3M Oral Care) leads (111 vs 72 courses). For audited records, Solventum (3M Oral Care)'s certificate rate is the stronger fit (100% vs 93%). The honest answer for most readers is both: they're free, so the real comparison is where each is deepest — the tables above and the profile pages settle that per specialty.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dentsply Sirona Academy or Solventum (3M Oral Care) bigger for free dental CE?
Solventum (3M Oral Care), by listed course count: 111 vs 72 in this directory.
Which offers more certificates — Dentsply Sirona Academy or Solventum (3M Oral Care)?
Solventum (3M Oral Care): 100% of its listed courses indicate a certificate, against 93%.
Are both really free?
Every course listed here was free at the point of access at the last nightly check; registration with each provider is usually required.