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Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Small Steps for Giant Outcomes
Presenter: Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Tue  9/29/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  9/29/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Sleep. Worry. Exercise. Daily disease control. Alcohol consumption. Sugar reduction. The list is long for behaviors or habits we strive to improve. Human nature enables us to commit to better habits repeatedly, but what are the keys to sustainability? Is there science to improve the predictability of achieving desired outcomes once new resolve or behavior is initiated? What strategies will help our patients achieve desired outcomes to improve beneficial behavior changes? Developing healthy habits to generate giant outcomes is not only realistic but can be sustained. Discover how others have paved the way. Be empowered to embrace even the most elusive behavior choices you or your patients have longed for!


Restorative Dentistry: Products, Innovations, Strategies, and Concepts that Make Fillings More Fulfilling
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  9/30/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  9/30/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
While most dentists consider fillings a major part of their bread and butter practice repertoire, most would agree that they are not enjoyable. voids, overhangs, post-op sensitivity, marginal leakage and stain, all combine to make fillings stressful, annoying, and difficult. In this highly relatable and pragmatic one hour CE webinar, Dr. Gupta shares simple products, procedural tweaks, and innovative strategy that make this part of dentistry more satisfying.


Inflammation Without Borders - The Pathway of Oral Inflammation to Systemic Disease
Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Thu  10/1/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/1/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
We’ve heard it all before, however what are we doing about it? Strong evidence continues to reinforce that what begins as inflammation in the mouth greatly influences disease progression in other organs and systems throughout the body. This CE webinar will explore the biologic pathways linking the compromised oral environment to systemic disease. It’s time to recognize our critical role in early identification, prevention, patient education, and intervention strategies that support both oral and systemic health outcomes. Emerge with efficient, patient-centered communication tools that translate into meaningful opportunities to convey the impact of compromised oral health on systemic well-being.


Zirconia Reimagined
Presenter: Dr. Edward McLaren
Sponsor: Ivoclar
Mon  10/5/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/5/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Join Dr. Ed McLaren for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in next-generation zirconia materials and restorative workflows. Discover how recent innovations in zirconia technology are redefining esthetics, efficiency, and clinical performance through advanced material engineering. Learn how an optimized microstructure delivers exceptional translucency—even with accelerated firing protocols—while maintaining high flexural strength and lifelike optical properties that closely mimic natural dentition. This CE webinar will examine the complete restorative workflow, from digital design and material selection to milling, sintering, characterization, and final finishing. In addition, Dr. McLaren will review evidence-based preparation designs and cementation protocols that optimize restoration longevity, fit, and esthetic outcomes across a wide range of clinical indications, from minimally invasive veneers to full-arch zirconia restorations. Attendees will gain practical insights they can immediately apply to improve efficiency, predictability, and patient satisfaction in ever


Zen and the Art of Provisionals: From Single Units to Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin
Sponsor: Pulpdent
Tue  10/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
We have all had the experience of a painful crown delivery appointment. The pain isn’t referring to the patient’s experience...it’s referring to ours! As we grind on the interproximal contacts and the occlusal surfaces, we casually blame the laboratory: "They left it fat and high again!" Unfortunately, most of the time we need to turn our criticisms inward and recognize the provisional is most often the problem. It becomes an afterthought in our indirect restoration appointment, but it's incredibly important to the restorative process. Whether it be a single unit or 12 veneers, we need to be able to fabricate excellent provisionals. This CE webinar will discuss workflows to make the provisional process a breeze.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Managing Pediatric Dental Trauma: Saving Your Child's Smile
Presenter: Dr. Zaki Mustacchi
Sponsor: Air Techniques
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar provides a comprehensive overview of dental trauma in children. It covers the various types of injuries affecting primary and immature permanent teeth. A clear, systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment will be presented, along with practical tips for effective behavior management and setting realistic expectations with concerned parents.







Mastering Clear Aligner Attachments: Precision, Purpose, and Predictability
Presenter: Dr. Avi Patel
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Attachments are one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in clear aligner therapy. In this CE webinar, Dr. Avi Patel breaks down the clinical science and practical application behind attachments — when to use them, how to design them, and how to avoid common mistakes that compromise outcomes. Through real case examples and step-by-step workflows, participants will learn how to integrate attachment strategies that improve predictability, reduce refinements, and save chair time. This CE webinar is designed for general dentists who want to confidently plan and execute attachment-based movements in everyday aligner cases.







3D Print Your Provisionals for Better Fit, Better Esthetics, and Convenience
Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Provisional restorations are a vital diagnostic and assessment tool. Function, color, shape, contour, occlusion, periodontal response, implant healing, and overall esthetics can be assessed with a well made provisional restoration. Accurate fit and margins are essential. Many clinicians make their provisionals utilizing bisacryl material and a pre-made stent. Lab made provisionals that are re-lined are also used. Printing your provisionals can save both time and money. Producing esthetic, well fitting, functional provisional restorations can be simply and efficiently done with your in-office 3D printer.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH
Hygiene has always been viewed as important in dentistry—but what if it’s actually the most underutilized growth engine in the entire practice and the key to elevating the overall patient experience? On today’s episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to optimize the hygiene department and how that shows up in a dentist’s day-to-day life when it’s done right. Because when hygiene is empowered to do more, patients don’t just feel “cleaned”—they feel educated, cared for, and connected to the practice. Our guest is Tiffany Wuebben, RDH and Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Part of the strategy of a successful practice, as our guest points out, is to get the patient to become part of the conversation. This of course helps with case acceptance and patient satisfaction. We'll be talking about the importance of cusp protection in our restorations and why it's so important to consider a crown versus composite restorative. We'll also discuss how the standardization of dental materials within a given practice helps improve efficiency and productivity.
Dr. Derse is a mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA and has lectured internationally on cosmetics, restorative dentistry, aligner therapy, and case presentation and acceptance.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Jeff Horowitz
We'll be talking about the 3D printer itself as well as the materials that go into them. So if you thinking about incorporating 3D printing into your practice stay tuned for a very interesting episode. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz, a seasoned clinician and educator who is passionate about dentists seeing themselves as Oral and Facial Health Care Physicians rather than tooth mechanics.

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Behavior Management for the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Silver Diamine Fluoride for Patients of All Ages
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Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
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The Truth About Occlusion and Rethinking "Normal"
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Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate: Different Cementation Protocols Required
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When You Get Close to the Pulp, Don’t Let It Spoil Your Day
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A Review of Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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