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 →
CDEWorld currently lists 226 free courses in this directory, making it one of the five biggest catalogues in the directory (#3 of 70). Breadth is the story here — 15 specialty areas, none above 25% of the catalogue. Almost all of it comes as roughly one-hour webinars (1.0 hr average) — a drip-feed library rather than study-day material.
Certificates are effectively standard: 222 of 226 courses (98%) indicate one, comfortably above the 94% directory average — a low-friction pick for audited records.
The feed moves quickly: 226 courses added in the past quarter alone (latest 2026-05-18).
Courses by specialty
- General Dentistry — 56 courses
- Restorative — 36 courses
- Implantology — 30 courses
- Digital Dentistry & Imaging — 22 courses
- Preventive Dentistry — 18 courses
- Periodontics & Hygiene — 13 courses
- Orthodontics — 9 courses
- Practice Management — 8 courses
- Endodontics — 6 courses
- Paediatric Dentistry — 6 courses
- Pharmacology & Anaesthesia — 5 courses
- Prosthodontics & Occlusion — 5 courses
- Oral Medicine — 5 courses
- Infection Control & Compliance — 4 courses
- Lasers & Technology — 3 courses
Hours, formats and how CDEWorld compares
- Size: #3 of 70 providers by listed courses
- Certificates on 98% of courses (directory-wide: 94%)
- Courses average 1.0 hr; the directory averages 1.0
- Coverage across 15 of 16 specialty areas
Making the most of CDEWorld
Roughly 24% of what CDEWorld offers is General Dentistry, which makes the library easiest to use with a specific gap in mind. A practical first session: AI and the Diagnostic Workflow: Elevating Dentistry with Data (General Dentistry, ~1 hr), then Spotlight on Tooth Sensitivity: An Enigma No More (General Dentistry, ~2.5 hrs), then 8 Tips for Perfect Dentures (Restorative, ~1 hr). Each link opens the course card here first, so you can favourite it or log it before heading to the provider.
All told there are about 232.5 hours here; log each course from its card and the tracker keeps the running total against your regulator's target. 222 of the 226 courses issue certificates — filter the directory by certificate if your board requires documentary evidence.
Newest CDEWorld courses
- "Expand" Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow (En Vogue)
- 1-2-3 Steps of CBCT Interpretation
- 2, 4, 6, or More? How Many Implants Are Needed for Full-Arch Cases?
- 3D Imaging is Here to Stay
- 8 Tips for Perfect Dentures
- A Contemporary Approach to Healthy Esthetics
- A Hard Pill to Swallow? Medications and Their Influence on Implant Success
- A Simpler Bulk Fill Composite: New Technology for Improved Shade Matching and Durability
- AI and the Diagnostic Workflow: Elevating Dentistry with Data
- Accelerating Your Practice Through Digital Dentistry
- Achieving Confidence and Simplicity with your DUWL Safety
- Achieving Implant Success: Comprehensive Guide to Bone Regeneration Techniques
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These are a sample — the full directory view has every CDEWorld course with live search and filters.
Pairs well with
No single provider covers a full cycle. Straumann Campus Live covers ground CDEWorld doesn't touch; Viva Learning goes deeper on General Dentistry (118 more courses) — or browse all providers side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Are CDEWorld courses really free?
Yes — every listing here was free at the point of access at the last nightly check; anything that moves behind a paywall is removed.
Will CDEWorld courses give me evidence for an audit?
Certificates are effectively standard: 222 of 226 courses (98%) indicate one, comfortably above the 94% directory average — a low-friction pick for audited records. Download and file each certificate on completion.
How long are CDEWorld courses?
Median 1 CPDCE hr, average 1.0 hr, full range 0.5–2.5 hr — check each course's hours line when planning.
What does CDEWorld cover best?
General Dentistry is the deepest area (56 of 226 courses).