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
| Viva Learning | CDEWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed free courses | 404 | 226 |
| Certificated | 404 (100%) | 222 (98%) |
| Total CPD hours | 409 | 232.5 |
| Average course length | 1.0 hr | 1.0 hr |
| Specialty areas covered | 16 of 16 | 15 of 16 |
| Largest area | General Dentistry | General Dentistry |
| Added in last 3 months | 404 | 226 |
| Most recent addition | 2026-07-07 | 2026-05-18 |
Viva Learning
Viva Learning lists 404 free courses here — anchored by General Dentistry with spread across 16 areas, averaging 1.0 hr per course with certificates on 100%. 404 courses arrived in the last quarter. See the full profile for its complete breakdown.
CDEWorld
CDEWorld lists 226 free courses here — anchored by General Dentistry with spread across 15 areas, averaging 1.0 hr per course with certificates on 98%. 226 courses arrived in the last quarter. See the full profile for its complete breakdown.
Which should you pick?
For sheer volume, Viva Learning leads (404 vs 226 courses). Certificate coverage is effectively level (100% vs 98%). 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 Viva Learning or CDEWorld bigger for free dental CE?
Viva Learning, by listed course count: 404 vs 226 in this directory.
Which offers more certificates — Viva Learning or CDEWorld?
Viva Learning: 100% of its listed courses indicate a certificate, against 98%.
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.