Naval Postgraduate Dental School
Continuing Education

Courses are open to dental officers of the Armed Forces and civilian dentists employed by Federal agencies. Enrollment for dentists not employed by a federal agency is extremely limited and will be considered on a space-available basis only. Most courses have specific enrollment restrictions and/or quota limitations (see Enrollment Eligibility listing for each course).

To enroll (or cancel) contact Continuing Education Office by: (*note enrollment eligibility when applying):

• Telephone between 6:30 am - 3:00 pm EST. See Contact Us.
• Apply via FAX, e-mail, or mail. Include applicant name, rank, branch of service, duty station, preferred mailing address, and telephone number:
  • Link to E-Mail
  • FAX: DSN 295-5473 or (301) 295-5473
  • Mail:
    Dean, Naval Postgraduate Dental School
    National Naval Medical Center
    8901 Wisconsin Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20889-5600

Due to the extremely high demand for enrollment in some courses, military and Federal agency dentists should apply as early as possible.

Enrollment Cancellation: Please notify the Continuing Education Office to give opportunity to waiting applicants. Thank you!

• NPDS Continuing Education
  • Location:
    • Building: 1 Floor: 3
  • Bldg 1 is NNMC's historic "Tower."
  • Phone:
    • Main: (301) 295-0205
    • DSN: 295-0205
    • Fax: DSN 295-5473 or (301) 295-5473
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Non-federal agency and retired federal agency personnel will be charged a fee to attend a course (see individual course descriptions.) The course fee will apply to both full or partial attendance at courses. Course fees will be collected during check-in procedures at the beginning of the course. Check or money order should be made payable to Henry M. Jackson Foundation (cash and credit cards are not accepted for payment). Fees are not refundable.

General Information

All continuing education courses begin promptly at 0730 in Classroom A of the Naval Postgraduate Dental School on the third floor of Building 1 and are held from 0730 to 1600 every day. Most courses include a "Naval Dentistry Update" presentation attended by Navy dental officers only. A 1-hour lunch break is usually scheduled from 1200 to 1300. Sessions past 1600 may be scheduled at the discretion of the course directors and will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Lodging and other pertinent information will be made available through the Welcome Aboard letter that will be mailed to enrollees approximately 6 weeks before the course begins. Parking is extremely limited and enrollees are encouraged to utilize the Metrorail system or alternate means whenever possible. The US Navy Dental Corps is designated as a recognized provider by the Continuing Education Recognition Program conducted under the auspices of the American Dental Association. In order to receive credit, participants must be in attendance. Course hours will be divided into participation and/or lecture credit based on the nature of the course.

Method of Instruction: In addition to lecture presentations, most courses also include participation in small groups, laboratory, and/or clinical exercises. For further information, contact us.

Uniform Information: In accordance with local regulations, the uniform of the day for Navy personnel will be:

Winter (October '09 through March '10): Service Dress Blue or Khaki

Summer (Starting Date - April '10): Summer White or Khaki

Officers of other services should wear the appropriate seasonal uniform.

Lodging Information...