{"id":10,"date":"2011-09-26T16:47:23","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T20:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/about\/ce-r\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:14:49","slug":"ce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/ce\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>From laser dentistry to Artificial Intelligence, stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry through GSDM\u2019s continuing education programs. Whether you\u2019re looking to learn virtually or in -person, you\u2019ll find a variety of unique, cutting-edge, and multidisciplinary continuing education courses to help you advance within the profession.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\" class=\"no_border rounded\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>FEATURED COURSE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"page-title\"><strong>Demystifying Ceramic Implants: Science, Clinical Protocols, and Long-Term Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ceramic dental implants have been used clinically for more than 40 years, with recent advances in zirconia materials significantly improving their strength, esthetics, and biocompatibility. Modern zirconia composites, such as Y-TZP and ATZ, have made ceramic implants a reliable alternative to traditional titanium systems. As interest in metal-free treatment options continues to grow, this presentation will provide an overview of contemporary zirconia implant systems, including their scientific foundation, clinical applications, treatment protocols, and long-term outcomes through a variety of clinical cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/demystifying-ceramic-implants-science-clinical-protocols-and-long-term-success\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Now<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/ce\/courses\/\"><em>Browse the full course catalog<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; vertical-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/dental\/files\/2026\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"315\" class=\"no_border no_style rounded alignleft wp-image-60805 \" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Featured Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We offer a variety of programs to help jumpstart or advance your career in dentistry. 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