Extension of the dental training agreement 2026: what changes for dentists

Key data

Registered dentists participating in training programs or research projects linked to the agreement between the Secretaría General Técnica and the Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos must review the new conditions. Resolución 420/38187/2026, of March 30, publishes the addendum that amends and extends this agreement, with effect from the date of its signing.

Publication in the BOE on April 7, 2026 formalizes an amendment that had already been in force since March 30. This means that any training or research activity started from that date must comply with the updated conditions of the agreement.

What does this regulation establish?

The addendum amends and extends the original agreement signed between the Secretaría General Técnica and the Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos. The purpose of the agreement is the development of training and research activities in the field of dental sciences.

According to the published data, the addendum introduces changes to the original conditions of the agreement. The aspects that may be modified are:

• Deadlines for the validity of the agreement and the execution of activities
• Funding allocated to training and research programs
• Scope of the activities covered by the agreement

The published text does not detail specific financial amounts or the exact duration of the extension. To review the specific amended conditions, it is necessary to consult the full text in the BOE.

Economic and operational impact

The amendment of the agreement has direct consequences for the operational planning of professional colleges and collaborating institutions. The main effects to consider are:

• Continuity of programs: The extension ensures that ongoing training and research activities are not left without institutional or financial coverage when the original agreement expires.
• Possible budgetary adjustments: If the addendum modifies the funding, colleges and collaborating centers must review their budgets for the 2026 financial year and adapt resource allocation to the new terms.
• Changes in operational scope: A modification of the scope may mean that certain activities are included or excluded from the agreement, affecting the planning of courses, seminars, or research projects already scheduled.
• Administrative management: Colleges, as managing entities, must update their internal procedures to reflect the new conditions from March 30, 2026.

Who is affected?

• Registered dentists participating in training programs or research projects linked to the agreement
• Colegios Oficiales de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos in their role as managing entities of the agreement
• Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos as a signatory party to the agreement
• Researchers in the dental sector developing projects under the umbrella of this agreement
• Collaborating academic and healthcare institutions participating in the training or research activities covered

Practical example

A college of odontologists that had scheduled a continuing education program for the second quarter of 2026, partially funded under the agreement, must verify whether the funding conditions have changed with the addendum. If the amendment affects the available amount or the scope of covered activities, the college would need to adjust the training program, seek additional funding, or postpone activities that are no longer included under the new terms.

Similarly, a researcher developing a dental sciences research project linked to the agreement must confirm with their college that the project remains covered under the updated conditions and that the execution deadlines are compatible with the approved extension.

What should organizations do now?

1. Consult the full text of the addendum in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-7889) to identify exactly which conditions have changed: deadlines, funding, or scope of activities.
2. Review ongoing training and research programs to verify that they remain compatible with the new conditions of the agreement from March 30, 2026.
3. Update internal budgets if the addendum modifies the available funding, adjusting resource allocation for the 2026 financial year.
4. Communicate the changes to the professionals involved — registered dentists, researchers, and collaborating institutions — so they can adapt their participation to the new terms.
5. Review the internal administrative procedures of colleges as managing entities to reflect the updated conditions in the management of the agreement.

Official source

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, please consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-7889