We are licensed and practicing dentists and educators in Texas. The instructors have over 40 years of experience in their fields of expertise.
Charles J Arcoria, DDS, MBA, EA
Anatomy-Esthetics Instructor
Occlusion-TMD Instructor
Nutrition-Preventive Instructor
>Continuing Education Director, Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education
>Retired Associate Professor, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University (1984–2014)
>DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry (1980)
>BA, Case Western Reserve University (1978, Phi Beta Kappa)
>MBA, University of Dallas (1992, Sigma Iota Epsilon)
>Teacher-of-the-Year, Baylor College of Dentistry (1988, 2012)
>Adjunct Professor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (2004–2020)
>Executive Director, Continuing Education and Alumni Department, Baylor College of Dentistry (2000–2011)
>Co-founder, Dental Extraction Clinic for the Homeless, South Dallas (2012–2020)
>Enrolled Agent, IRS (2016), specializing in non-profit and small business tax practice
>Entrepreneur in bookkeeping, vegan nutrition, and precious metals processing
>Active in Roman Catholic and Episcopal church communities
David W. Canfield, DDS, FAS
Anesthesia-Education Instructor
>Owner & Director, Anesthesia Education and Safety Foundation, Inc.
>DDS, UCLA (1984); Certificate in General Anesthesia, University of Pittsburgh
>Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Baylor College of Dentistry (1988–1992)
>Over 40 years in private practice, Diversified Anesthesia for Dentistry
>Former Professor of Anesthesia, AEGD Residency, Veterans Administration Hospital
>Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
>Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology; National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
>Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist
>Former Consultant and Anesthesia Provider, Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
>Advisory Board, Collin County College School of Dental Hygiene
>39+ years as an anesthesia educator, directing numerous continuing education programs
Continuing Education Credit Provided By:
Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education, LLC.
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
Approval period is from 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2026
Provider ID# 429992.
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