Western Dental Academy

Western Dental Academy (WDA) is a professional development and learning organization based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving dental professionals and the wider oral health workforce. Its mission is to strengthen and empower the profession through relevant learning opportunities that help practitioners stay current and competent. Training takes place in a modern learning environment and is led by practicing dental professionals and experts from other industries.

WDA offers hands-on workshops, events and guest speaker sessions that provide practical knowledge, fresh perspectives and opportunities for ongoing learning. Its courses are designed to refresh theoretical knowledge, build real-world and soft skills, and include clinical refresher training as offerings expand. Courses are available online and in person. The academy also provides supervised exam invigilation in a quiet Sherwood Park classroom for students writing online or paper exams through their own school or exam centre. Available accommodations include extra time, noise-cancelling headphones and a verbal reader. WDA additionally offers gift certificates redeemable for events and workshops, and welcomes ideas for future professional development sessions.