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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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Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Mastering Clear Aligner Attachments: Precision, Purpose, and Predictability
Presenter: Dr. Avi Patel
Sponsor: VOCO America
Mon  2/2/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  2/3/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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.


Hygiene Mastery: Soaring to Success with the Power of Hygiene
Presenter: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
Tue  2/3/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  2/4/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental providers are often unsure how to leverage the hygiene department and grow the business. There’s never been a better time to revolutionize this approach! Tiffany Wuebben, RDH shares systematic methods that combat today's dental practice challenges, support patient health, and significantly improve career satisfaction and the financial success of the practice. In this CE webinar, we will engage in a collaborative approach to developing the mission/vision and patient care protocols for the hygiene-driven practice. We'll also discuss a method to revolutionize your hygiene schedule with a 100% reappointment rate. Next, we'll explore the steps to increase capacity through patient advocacy, recall, reactivation, reviews and better patient-practice relationships. We will also help you to recognize adjunct procedures that boost patient care and identify empowering practice strategies that transform the hygienist into a true “Hygienepreneur.” Finally, we'll highlight the proactive steps that professionals can take to build a thriving “hygiene practice within a practice" and develop the knowledge and skills to build a strong hygiene department leading to better clinical outcomes, greater case acceptance, all while maximizing the practice potential.


Test-Drive Mock-Up
Presenter: Dr. Drew Ballard
Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America
Wed  2/4/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  2/5/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Many dentists have clinical cosmetic skills in both porcelain and composite but lack a structure and process for case presentation and therefore book fewer cases. Whether you prefer composite or porcelain, this CE webinar will help you discover how to use Single-Shade composites to deliver a highly reliable “Test-Drive” smile preview. This webinar will showcase curated case real-time mock-up techniques, clinical case examples, and streamlined workflow strategies that help dentists create efficient, consistent, and visually compelling in-mouth mock-ups and design.


An Introduction to Red Light Therapy in Dental Practice
Presenter: Janessa Bock, RDH
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Thu  2/5/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Fri  2/6/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is an increasingly utilized adjunctive technology in modern dentistry. This introductory CE webinar provides dental professionals with a foundational understanding of the science, safety, and clinical applications of red light therapy in the dental setting. Participants will explore the biological mechanisms of red and near-infrared light, review current evidence supporting its use, and examine the top five dental procedures where red light therapy may be incorporated to support healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance patient comfort. Emphasis is placed on clinical indications, safety considerations, and practical integration into daily dental practice. This webinar is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge necessary to evaluate the role of red light therapy as part of comprehensive, patient-centered dental care.


How AI is Reshaping Orthodontics
Presenter: Danny Abraham and Craig Dial
Sponsor: CephX
Mon  2/9/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  2/10/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar will cover how AI enhances clinical insights, speeds up digital workflows through faster and more accurate treatment planning, and simplifies compliance with automated 2d and 3d tools and streamlined insurance and DSO documentation.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Posterior Direct Adhesive Dentistry: Common Pitfalls and Simplified Solutions
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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It seems so easy doesn’t it? Yet most people struggle with one or more aspects of direct composites. In this CE webinar, join us as we break down the common areas that we struggle with and explain simple solutions to those problems.







Environmental Surfaces: Guidelines, Best Practices, and Peace of Mind
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
Sponsor: COLTENE
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Clean and disinfect with confidence! Knowing that the typical dental practice encounters as a wide range of microorganisms every day, none of which can be seen by the naked eye, Dr. Fluent offers tips for ensuring properly sanitized surfaces.







The Anion’s Final Bow?
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The expanding landscape of the oral microbiome is redefining our understanding of oral health and disease. With the rapid increase in new therapeutics and changing evidence, we can still practice preventive rather than reparative dentistry.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA
Dental practices that open their doors to patients with developmental disabilities not only are rewarded with immense fulfillment in their work, but also a rapid expansion of their patient base through the powerful network of word-of-mouth marketing. They end up treating the entire family of the patient with the disability as well as their friends, relatives, and so forth. It is a fantastic way to grow your practice. To tell us more about helping patients with developmental disabilities get access to good dental care is our guest Jeanette Diaz. Jeanette is an educator, public speaker, and independent dental hygienist in California. She owns and operates a portable dental hygiene practice serving older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities. Jeannette currently works for the California Department of Developmental Services and teaches graduate and undergraduate studies.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.75
Guest: Dr. Brian Novy
Today we’re talking about direct restorative materials that can truly change the course of your patients’ dental health — and no, not just composite, but glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer. Used strategically, these materials can help patients avoid a lifetime of fillings, crowns, and repeat dental work. And adopting this conservative approach doesn’t mean sacrificing revenue — in fact, building a practice focused on preserving healthy tooth structure attracts patients who value care that’s truly in their best interest. Joining us is Dr. Brian Nový, a leading cariologist at Virginia Commonwealth University with faculty appointments at Harvard and Western University, and a private practice owner in Salem, Massachusetts. He’ll explain how glass ionomer and RMGI bond to teeth, their clinical applications, address concerns about strength and aesthetics, and show how they can transform long-term patient outcomes.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Lauren Rainey and Dr. Mauricio Watanabe
According to our guest, Dr. Mauricio Watanabe, a world-respected speaker and clinician, by using a highly filled nano-composite to fabricate the crown, the same material we use for our deep margin elevation and filling in our undercuts, a semi-direct full coverage restoration will provide long-term predictable success. And Dr. Watanabe has years of cases and research to support his opinion. The whole procedure can be done in 30 minutes when pouring your impression with a fast setting silicone material. So if you're looking to practice conservative dentistry and preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible and still deliver a full coverage crown, you might find the semi-direct restoration an excellent option for many of your large caries cases. Dr. Lauren Rainey, a well-respected clinician and KOL will also be joining us.

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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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Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate: Different Cementation Protocols Required
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A Review of Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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