Halfway through 2026 – is your CPD plan still on track?

LonDEC shares some advice for keeping your 2026 CPD plan on track, plus some courses that can help you catch up.

It’s hard to believe that we have already reached the halfway point of 2026.

For many dental professionals, January begins with ambitious plans for continuing professional development (CPD). Yet between busy clinics, patient demands, practice commitments and personal responsibilities, the months quickly pass by. Before long, summer arrives and many practitioners find themselves reviewing their CPD requirements and wondering whether they have achieved the professional development goals they set at the beginning of the year.

The good news is that there is still time.

At LonDEC, we continue to offer a range of high-quality CPD opportunities designed to help dental professionals develop practical skills, gain confidence and enhance patient care. Whether you are looking to strengthen your restorative techniques, improve your endodontic outcomes, or elevate your clinical photography, we have courses available that can make an immediate impact on your daily practice.

Remaining highlights for 2026

2-Day Perfect Preps – The Art and Science of Indirect Aesthetic Restorations

19 September 2026

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Successful indirect restorations begin long before the restoration is fitted. Preparation design, material selection and attention to detail are critical factors that influence both aesthetics and longevity.

This comprehensive two-day course focuses on the principles and practical application of tooth preparation for indirect aesthetic restorations. Delegates will gain a deeper understanding of preparation design for modern restorative materials while developing the hands-on skills required to achieve predictable, high-quality outcomes.

Participants will explore:

• Principles of aesthetic treatment planning
• Preparation designs for crowns, onlays and veneers
• Material selection and restoration longevity
• Practical techniques to improve precision and efficiency
• Common preparation errors and how to avoid them.

Designed for clinicians who wish to refine their restorative dentistry skills, this course combines evidence-based teaching with practical application to help deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Endodontic Practice – Access for Success

22 September 2026

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The foundation of successful root canal treatment is effective access cavity preparation.

This highly practical course focuses on one of the most critical stages of endodontic treatment and aims to improve confidence when diagnosing, accessing and managing endodontic cases.

Delegates will learn:

• The principles of predictable access cavity design
• Techniques for locating root canals efficiently
• Strategies for avoiding common procedural errors
• How access influences cleaning, shaping and obturation outcomes
• Practical approaches to improving treatment success rates.

Whether you perform endodontics regularly or occasionally, this course provides valuable  insights that can improve clinical outcomes and increase confidence when managing challenging cases.

Essential Hands-On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery in General Dental Practice

3 November 2026

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Minor oral surgery is becoming an increasingly valuable skill for general dental practitioners (GDPs) who wish to provide a broader range of treatments for their patients and enhance the services offered within their practice.

This intensive one-day hands-on course has been specifically designed to build confidence and competence in minor oral surgical procedures through a combination of interactive teaching and practical training. Delegates will gain valuable experience in surgical techniques and learn how to manage common challenges encountered in practice.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Improving confidence in performing minor oral surgical procedures
• Understanding patient assessment and case selection
• Surgical extractions and the removal of retained roots
• Principles of flap design, suturing and bone removal
• Practical flap elevation and surgical extraction techniques
• Management of complications and post-operative care
• Clinical and radiographic assessment of patients requiring minor oral surgery.

With extensive hands-on training, this course offers a valuable opportunity for GDPs to develop practical surgical skills in a supportive learning environment and gain greater confidence when managing more complex extraction cases.

Dental Photography for Clinical Excellence: From Documentation to Communication

6 November 2026

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Clinical photography has become an essential skill in modern dentistry. High-quality images support treatment planning, improve communication with patients and laboratories, facilitate case presentations and provide valuable documentation for records and education.

This engaging course is designed for dental professionals who wish to develop practical photography skills without unnecessary complexity.

Topics include:

• Understanding camera settings and equipment
• Capturing consistent, high-quality intraoral and extraoral images
• Photography workflows for everyday practice
• Using images to enhance patient communication
• Clinical documentation and case presentation techniques
• Creating a professional portfolio of clinical work.

By the end of the course, delegates will have the knowledge and confidence to produce professional-quality clinical images that enhance both clinical practice and patient engagement.

Looking ahead – exciting new opportunities in 2027

While there is still time to complete your CPD goals for 2026, we’re already preparing an exciting programme of courses for 2027.

One of the highlights of our upcoming programme is:

From Diagnosis to Definitive Rehabilitation: A Five-Day Comprehensive Prosthodontic Summer School

From 9 August 2027 to 13 August 2027

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The highly anticipated LonDEC Summer School starts in 2027. This flagship educational event brings together expert speakers, practical learning opportunities and networking with colleagues from across the profession.

Summer School provides an excellent opportunity to broaden clinical knowledge, gain new perspectives and stay up to date with

Invest in your professional development today

Continuing professional development is more than a regulatory requirement. It is an investment in your confidence, your clinical skills and the quality of care you provide to patients.

With places still available on selected 2026 courses and registration opportunities opening for 2027 events, now is the ideal time to plan the next stage of your professional development journey.

Don’t wait until the end of the year to complete your CPD goals.

Explore LonDEC’s full range of courses and secure your place today.

LonDEC continues to support dental professionals with practical, evidence-based education that translates directly into better clinical outcomes and greater professional confidence.

The team looks forward to welcoming you to one of its upcoming courses.

This article is sponsored by LonDEC.