Are dental lab CE events PACE eligible?

PACE stands for Program Approval for Continuing Education, administered by the Academy of General Dentistry. An organization earns PACE approval by submitting detailed course documentation including learning objectives, instructor qualifications, and evaluation methods. Approval periods run in cycles, typically two years, and each course must meet the AGD's instructional standards independently. A dental lab hosting a hands-on technique course can qualify if those standards are met, but the lab itself must either hold PACE status or partner with an institution that does.

For general dentists and prosthodontists tracking CE hours toward AGD Fellowship or Mastership, PACE eligibility is the practical filter. A four-hour workshop on full-arch implant prosthetic workflows, ceramic layering technique, or digital scan-to-mill protocols can count toward required hours if the host is approved. Dentists should confirm PACE status before attending, not after, since retroactive credit is rarely granted. Request the PACE number from the organizer and verify it on the AGD website before registering.

Dani Dental periodically hosts clinical education sessions on digital workflow, implant prosthetics, and ceramic case planning, anchored to real case work coming through the lab. These sessions are designed for the clinicians we partner with directly, not broad public audiences. CE structure and PACE eligibility for each event is communicated in the event invitation. Dentists with specific credit requirements can contact the lab directly to confirm the format and accreditation status before committing chair time.