Research and Clinical Excellence Day for 2026

In-Person at the UCLA Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 09:00 - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:00

CDE Credits: 6           

February 25, 2026
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Research and Clinical Excellence Day will celebrate the exceptional research work of UCLA Dentistry's students and faculty. This day-long event will include a keynote speaker, lectures and poster presentations, as well as social breaks where guests may visit exhibitor booths. 

We are excited to share that this year’s Research and Clinical Excellence Day poster competition will once again feature both Basic and Clinical Research, celebrating innovative work that advances patient care and clinical practice.

There is no fee for participants. The event is from 9am to 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break and 6 units of CE will be provided for free. The event will be at the UCLA Ackerman Grand Ballroom. 

More information to follow on the learning topics.

Keynote speakers will include:

Marc Hayashi, DMD, MBA, FACD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Section of Restorative Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry

Justine C. Lee, MD, PhD
Bernard G. Sarnat Endowed Chair in Craniofacial Biology in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Speakers and content subject to change without notice

UCLA School of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.