Dr. Gordon Christensen is founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses and chief executive officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) in Provo, Utah. Drs. Gordon and Rella Christensen are cofounders of the nonprofit CLINICIANS REPORT (previously CRA). Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known newsletter currently called CLINICIANS REPORT. His degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; an honorary Doctor of Science from Utah State University; and an honorary Doctor of Dental Education and Research from Utah Valley University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics; a Fellow and Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists; a Fellow in the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American College of Prosthodontists, AGD (honorary), and Royal College of Surgeons of England; and an Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Some of his other memberships include: American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry; International Association of Dental Research; Academy of LDS Dentists; American Academy of Restorative Dentistry; American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Academy of Operative Dentistry; and International College of Prosthodontists. Early in his career, he helped initiate the University of Kentucky and University of Colorado dental schools and taught at the University of Washington. He is also a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. He has presented more than 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. Dr. Christensen is an adjunct professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry.
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Provo, Utah
Website: cliniciansreport.org
Credentials: DDS,MSD,PhD
General Topics: CAD/CAM, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Endodontics, Equipment, Aesthetics, Implant Dentistry, Infection Control, Laboratory Technology, Lasers, Occlusion, Operative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Practice Management, Preventive Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Technology, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Sleep Medicine, Aesthetic Dentistry
Lecture Schedule:
Jan 8: PCC 3-HR Course – Coping with the Ceramic Revolution; Provo, UT
Jan 21: Zest Dental Solutions – Update on Dental Products; Carlsbad, CA
Jan 23-24: PCC Hands On – Faster, Easier, Higher Quality Dentistry; Provo, UT
Jan 30: Montana Dental Society – 9th District Dental Society; Billings, MT
Jan 31: Oregon Health Science SOD; Portland, OR
Feb 6-7: CR Dentistry; Park City, UT
Feb 11: BYU UVU Pre-dental Students at BYU; Provo, UT
Feb 13: CR Dentistry; Ft Lauderdale, FL
Feb 14: PCC Outreach – Solving Controversies in Dentistry; Ft Lauderdale, FL
Feb 19-20: Chicago Minwinter 2026 Meeting; Chicago, IL
Feb 27-28: PCC Hands On – Implant Surgery – Level 1; Provo, UT
Mar 7: PCC 3-HR Course – Driving Your Team to Optimal Performance (Mark Hyman & GJC); Provo, UT
Mar 10: BYU Preview of Dentistry Class; Provo, UT
Mar 12-13: Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting; Atlanta, GA
Mar 18: Provo District Dental Society; Provo, UT
Mar 20: Calgary District Dental Society; Calgary, AB, Canada
Mar 27-28: PCC Hands On – Fixed Prosthodontics Simplified; Provo, UT
Apr 3: CR Dentistry Update – 2026; Scottsdale, AZ
Apr 14: Mammouth Ocean County Dental Society; Neptune, NJ
Apr 15: Jersey Shore Dental Society; Neptune, NJ
Apr 25-25: PCC Hands On – Oral Surgery Secrets (Karl Koerner & GJC); Provo, UT
May 1: New York County Dental Society; New York, NY
May 1-2: PCC Hands On – Making Endodontics Fun, Predictable, and Profitable (John West & GJC); Provo, UT
May 8: CR Dentistry; Las Vegas, NV
May 9: PCC 3-HR Course – 50 Useful Clinical Tips; Provo, UT
May 14: MGE Management; Pinellas Park, FL
May 15-16: PCC Hands On – Restorative, Esthetic, Preventive Dentistry; Provo, UT
May 28: Montana Dental Association – Annual Session; Missoula, MT
Jun 12: CR Dentistry Update 2026; Falls Church, VA
June 19-20: PCC Hands On – Implant Surgery – Level 2; Provo, UT
June 29- July 9: PCC Outreach – New Horizons in Denitstry European Cruise; London, UK
Aug 1: PCC 3-HR Course – Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Provo, UT
Aug 6-8: Ensign Academy of Dentistry – Annual Session; Provo, UT
Aug 14: CR Dentistry; Lake Tahoe, NV
Aug 21-22: PCC Hands On – Fixed Prosthodontics Simplified; Provo, UT
Sep 18: CR Dentistry; Boston, MA
Sep 25-26: PCC Hands On – Avoiding Implant Failures & How to Avoid Them; Provo, UT
Oct 2-3: PCC Hands On – Making Endodontics Fun, Predictable, and Profitable; UT
Oct 9: CR Dentistry; Las Vegas, NV
Oct 10: #10 Paradigm Changes in the Profession; Las Vegas, NV
Oct 15: PCC 3-HR Course – Paradigm Changes – Virtual; Provo, UT
Oct 23: CR Dentistry Update – 2026; Chicago, IL
Oct 23-24: PCC Hands On – Oral Surgery Secrets; Provo, UT
Oct 30: Ft Worth District Dental Society and Ft Worth AGD; Ft Worth, TX
Nov 6-7: PCC Hands On – Restorative, Esthetic, Preventive Dentistry; Provo, UT
Nov 10: BYU Preview of Dentistry Class; Provo, UT
Nov 29-Dec 1: Greater New York Dental Meeting – 2026 New York, NY
Dec 4: CR Dentistry; Kansas City, KS
Dec 12: PCC 3-HR Course – Alternatives for Edentulous Patients; Provo, UT
Dec 11:DARD/ERSC; Provo, UT
