Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Program of the University of Puerto Rico, School of Dentistry, has as its mission to maintain and upgrade the knowledge, skills and values of the oral health professionals, promoting the value of lifelong learning, self assessment and critical thinking as an integral part of professional behavior.  The program, responding to the oral health care needs of our population and the needs of the oral health professionals strives to be in the forefront of the provision of continuing education services using the latest instructional methodologies and technology.  The Continuing Education Program contributes to complement the Dental School Mission of teaching, research, and service. 

The goals of the Program are:

1. Maintain to the highest degree the proficiency of the practicing dentist and their auxiliary personnel.
2. Maintain to the highest degree the knowledge and teaching skills of our faculty members.
3. Serve as a link between Latin America and the United States to promote knowledge transfer among the oral health professionals in these countries.

The Continuing Education Program of the UPR School of Dentistry* is accredited by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP).

*Provider Member # 01995049

Contact Information:
University of Puerto Rico
Continuing Education Division
School of Dentistry
PO Box 365067
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-5067
Tels. 787-756-7145
        787-758-2525 Ext. 1142