The full form of CPD in dentistry is Continuing Professional Development. CPD is mainly known to be individual study, courses, seminars, lectures and other activities that can help the dental professional in the advancement of their profession. The focus of CPD is on the overall professional development of the dental care professional. The inclusions in CPD are relevant to the practice or the intended practice of the professional.
Continuing Professional Development has helped thousands of professionals to stay up to date with their profession. This is the exact purpose of CPD as it not only helps the dental professionals with the knowledge, but it also helps the patient in getting quality dental care. Many countries have made it compulsory for dental professionals to enrol under Continuing Professional Development. This decision has been taken to secure the interest of the patient. Apart from lectures, training and courses, CPD also includes peer reviews, clinical audits, journals, conferences and e-learning activities. You can find out more about the CPD program by contacting your dental association.
Other full form of CPD includes Central Point Displacement, Clinical Probing Depth, Chronic Periodontal Disease and Condylar Positioning Device.