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Digitally Guided Full Arches and Effortless Precision to Deliver Predictable Outcomes
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Smiles in Sickle Cell Care: Preventive Dental Hygiene Strategies for Enhanced Health
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The pH Party in Your Mouth that You Weren't Invited To
Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

No More Goop: Why Scanning is Now a Must in Pediatric Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes
Sponsor: Digital Doc
Mon  10/13/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/13/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Join us for an exclusive live CE webinar with Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH, FDS RCDS(Ed) — a nationally recognized pediatric dentist, professor, and thought leader in minimally invasive pediatric care. With his extensive clinical and academic background, Dr. Yepes will share why he believes replacing alginate impressions with digital scanning is one of the most important shifts in pediatric dentistry today.


Reclaiming Simplicity in Digital Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore
Sponsor: COLTENE
Tue  10/14/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/14/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to adopt expensive digital systems that pull you away from what you love most - patient care? You're not alone. Digital dentistry has transformed our profession, bringing incredible innovations like 2D/3D smile simulations, digital wax-ups, and virtual preparation designs. These tools promise precision, efficiency, and better patient engagement. But here's the problem: the rapid growth of digital technology can feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are being pressured to invest in expensive systems or take on complex lab responsibilities that steal precious time from the chair. What if there was a simpler way? Introducing Digital Dental Sculptor - Dr. Chris Pescatore's revolutionary approach that empowers you to implement modern digital workflows without the need for a full in-house lab.


You Can’t Address What You Don’t Assess: Unlocking the Power of Early Detection and Patient Collaboration
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH
Sponsor: Incisive Technologies
Wed  10/15/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/15/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Early detection changes everything. When clinicians and patients see areas of concern together, they can move from uncertainty to understanding -transforming diagnosis into collaboration. This one-hour CE webinar explores how enhanced detection tools elevate preventive care, improve patient trust, and support more confident treatment recommendations. By integrating these technologies seamlessly into existing workflows, dental professionals can boost efficiency, profitability, and outcomes without adding chair time - all while reinforcing a reputation for proactive, evidence-based care.


Advances in the Treatment of Highly Carious and Severely Hypoplastic Permanent Posterior Teeth
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Solomon
Sponsor: SDI
Mon  10/20/25    8:00 PM ET    5:00 PM PT
Tue  10/21/25    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
For many decades, the treatment options for highly carious and/or hypoplastic permanent posterior teeth have been either large amalgam buildups, multi-surface composites or stainless-steel crowns. Most pediatric dentists or general dentists that treat children and teens know that large amalgam or composite restorations will leak or fracture at a high rate. Thus, the highly unaesthetic stainless-steel crown was the chosen restorative option. Today, there are a wide range of treatment options including non-invasive, low-cost treatments such as SDF as well as self-cure, highly esthetic composite-based restorative materials that are incredibly easy to use. This CE webinar will focus on giving patients a wide range of treatment options from immediate, low cost to highly esthetic, long-lasting stainless-steel crown alternatives.


What’s Your ADPIE? - Part I: Mastering the Essentials of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc
Sponsor: VOCO America
Tue  10/21/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/21/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Part one of this two-part CE webinar series focuses on the foundational phases of the dental hygiene process of care—assessment, diagnosis, and planning. Participants will explore the essential components of each step, revisit traditional practices, and uncover opportunities for enhancement. A dedicated section on workflows provides practical strategies to streamline these phases, leveraging innovative technologies and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes. A review of relevant CDT codes ensures precise documentation and supports improved profitability. While designed primarily for dental hygienists, this series also offers valuable insights for dentists seeking to support and maximize the performance of their hygiene teams.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Restorative Materials and Protocols That Transform Clinical Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The success rate of dental restorations varies significantly depending on the restorative material used, and the protocols the clinician employs given the clinical situation. This CE webinar is designed to provide dentists with crucial insights into the most commonly used direct and indirect restorative materials in daily practice and how clinician’s strategies and protocols in using these materials impact the success rate of dental procedures, improving both efficiency and outcomes.







The Truth About Occlusion and Rethinking "Normal"
Presenter: Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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What is the occlusion on the right? How about the left? What does this mean for your patient’s oral health? Malocclusion or misalignment can lead to oral maladies that increase the risk of tooth loss and periodontal disease. Malocclusion may also be a marker for airway issues, TMJ disorders, and migraines, significantly impacting the patient's overall health. Receding gums and tooth wear isn't something we should dismiss as "normal". Taking the time to research these conditions can help us identify factors leading to long-term damage, so our patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles - saving them from painful procedures or high costs down the line.







Injection Molding Technique
Presenter: Dr. Tal Wilkins IV
Sponsor: GC America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment which incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team, to include the dental laboratory technician. Typically, the treatment plan begins to come to life after a detailed smile analysis and a wax up which is ideally fabricated by a technician. The skilled technician’s hands use a free hand approach in the wax up. The difficulty lies in the dentist then transferring this plan, complete with the proper form and fine details, to the patient’s mouth.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: Premier Dental CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS
Today we'll be discussing ways to empower dental hygienists and dental assistants to deliver exceptional care, going beyond what is typically expected of them, and reaching new heights in clinical outcomes and career satisfaction. Our guest is Lancette VanGuilder, a trailblazer and leader in dentistry for more than two decades. She practices as a complete health dental hygienist with 28 years of experience. She is the founder of a nonprofit mobile dental hygiene business and is recognized as an international CE speaker and serves as the current Vice-President of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

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. Foroud Hakim
In today’s episode, we’re focusing on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — elements of clear aligner therapy: clear aligner attachments. If you’ve ever dealt with aligners that don’t seat, patients who fall behind in treatment, or cases that just aren’t progressing as planned, we’ve got some troubleshooting tips you won’t want to miss. Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim. He has maintained a private dental practice for over 30 years, is a sought after key opinion leader and speaker and is a highly respected consultant for new product evaluation and development.

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Featured CE
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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