Dental Learning

Dentists see a lot of change during their careers, with evolving roles and practices, patient turnover, and emerging technology advancements. The one constant throughout their time on the job is education. Maintaining a license to practice requires dentists to complete a significant amount of continuing education (CE) hours on an ongoing basis. Beyond this professional obligation, many opt for further studies to refine their skills and learn how to adopt the latest techniques.

However, seeking educational opportunities is not always easy for busy clinicians. For decades, the standard CE format required them to commute to dental conventions or enroll in courses at major academies to earn these points. Until 15 years ago, dentists were hardpressed to fulfill their educational needs in a format that merged quality and convenience.

That is when—and why—Dental Learning entered the market. The organization consistently provides high-quality instruction to help dental professionals deliver exceptional care.

As the education arm of Integrated Media Services, Dental Learning's mission is straightforward—providing the highest-quality continuing education that empowers dental professionals to stay updated on the latest advancements in treatment protocols, products, and services.

“Our primary focus has always been on the quality of education,” says Aldo Eagle, president of Dental Learning. “That’s been our reputation from the beginning, and dental professionals at every stage of their career know they can trust us to consistently deliver a high caliber of education.”

Dental Learning is known for delivering world-class education through webinars and monographs that enable dentists to learn in the convenience of their homes and practices. Today, it has evolved into a comprehensive education hub, offering case studies, online courses, and live events that cater to the diverse needs of dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists. One of its popular offerings is ‘Updates in Contemporary Dentistry,’ a live event fulfilling the need for in-person learning at the local level. Events like this provide an engaging and intimate forum for education, with some of the top educators and key opinion leaders in the field covering relevant topics of dentistry at an affordable price.

Extending its reach through the syndication of courses on the platforms of major distributors, manufacturers, and dental service organizations, Dental Learning currently has over 60,000 members and issues an average of 36,000 CE credits per year.

An excellent example of Dental Learning’s partner focus is its collaboration with Patterson Dental, one of dentistry’s leading distributors.

“The Patterson Education Center, powered by Dental Learning, offers an elevated experience that drives practitioners to consume higher-end continuing education with convenience,” says Nicole Fox, senior director of customer marketing at Patterson Dental. “The functionality of the site supports an administrative role where the admin can assign CE and message to various individuals in and across single- and multiple-location practices. The site and offering are unique to others in the market.”

A recent milestone in Dental Learning's journey is Integrated Media Services’ acquisition of DentalXP—a renowned global education platform specializing in implant and specialty training. This strategic partnership has expanded the avenues for dental education, enhancing the resources available to dentists and specialists.

In a field where education has been the guiding light for practitioners, Dental Learning’s high-quality instruction empowers dental professionals to adapt to the changing landscape and consistently deliver exceptional patient care.