We hear complaints from time to time that in-person, live dental CE is so crazy expensive. And it definitely can be. But did you know that there are actually a lot of free and almost free dental CEs out there? Read on to learn where you can find them.
Now, to be honest, there is a small trade-off with free dental CEs. Often, these free events are put on by dental supply and/or equipment vendors whose end game is likely to get you to buy more product. You know when you get those invitations in the mail for a free weekend in (insert tropical location), with the only requirement being that you sit through a timeshare pitch? It’s kind of like that, but a lot lower-pressure! So, as long as you’re willing to go into the CE knowing that you’ll probably hear a bit of product-pushing, you can earn from free / almost free dental CE credit hours without the high cost often associated. Here are some upcoming FREE (!!) dental CE courses:
- Here’s What We Don’t Want to Talk About in Dentistry. Dental CE Solutions is putting on this free course in Portland, OR on September 21, 2018.
- The Keys to Practice Profitability & Overhead Control Seminar. Optimize practice profitability with this MGE Management Experts course this September (2018) in Dallas, TX.
- The Team Approach for Single-Visit Digital Implant Surgery and Immediate Provisionalization. Head south to Montgomer, Alabama on October 11, 2018 for this Straumann course … bring the whole team!
- The Similarities Between Quality Marriages and Quality Long Lasting Dentistry – On October 8th, 2018, Ultradent is putting on this free course in the Chicago area. The course falls on a Monday, so head to the city early and spend your savings on a night out on the town!
Another tip? Free CEs are often targeted, meaning that they are by invitation only. Make sure you’re on the mailing list of national and regional supply vendors and labs.
Additionally, CEs offered by local dental societies are often less than $50 (and sometimes free). Use the “Free / Almost Free” dental CE search tag to find bargain CEs near you (or near where you want to go!)