Welcome to Monterey Bay Dental Society Online Learning!
 
Featured Training
COLTENE
Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice
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VOCO America
Endodontically Treated Teeth in the Esthetic Zone
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GC America
Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Dental Hygiene Treatment Planning: New and Amended CDT Procedure Codes for 2025
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS
Sponsor: VOCO America
Tue  4/8/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/8/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
More and more, dental hygienists are expected to select the most accurate CDT procedure codes for the medically necessary treatment they provide to patients. Since the ADA’s Code Maintenance Committee meets yearly, those procedures and their descriptors can either be amended, deleted, or stay the same. The CE webinar will discuss the changes (or not) and additions/deletions which came on January 1, 2025. Some of the new and updated dental procedure codes will include revisions and additions to implant maintenance procedures, long requested by hygienists. In addition, more and more caries management products are being developed and how to know which code is the most appropriate. And what procedure code for desiccation therapy? A total of 10 new codes, 8 revised codes and 2 deleted codes will be presented.


Size Does Matter - Bur Selection for Minimally Invasive Restorative Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost
Sponsor: Microcopy
Wed  4/9/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  4/9/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Have you noticed the shift in dentistry? Patients expect their dental care to be easier, delivered in a shorter treatment time, and painless. As clinicians, we understand the benefits of conservative restorative approaches and want to promote them at every opportunity. Given the advancement of early diagnostics, minimal intervention becomes even more paramount using cutting-edge technology. This CE webinar will discuss guiding principles for contemporary adhesive preparations using as little intervention as possible utilizing a new roll-out class of minimally invasive dental burs that provide a major impact. Learn how these burs can navigate a variety of current dental materials and tooth anatomy.


Treating Trauma: Materials and Methods that Work for the General Dentist
Presenter: Timothy Bizga, D.D.S.
Sponsor: Bisco
Thu  4/10/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/10/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
After this CE webinar, you will leave with practical knowledge of managing trauma in the GP practice setting that you can begin incorporating into your practice the very next day. Case reviews, technology, and products will be discussed.


Modern Adhesive Restorative Techniques
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore
Sponsor: COLTENE
Thu  4/17/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/17/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar will deal with numerous aspects of comprehensive restorative aesthetic dentistry and efficient patient care in today’s dental practice. We will discuss how to make routine dental procedures such as adhesion and direct resins more predictable and efficient using the latest material technologies. Also discussed will be the indirect restoration protocol including preparation design for the current restorative materials and the use of impression materials vs digital technologies. Insertion protocols will also be addressed to aide the clinician in developing a foolproof method to deliver high quality, long-lasting restorations.


Move Ions, Move!
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy
Sponsor: VOCO America
Tue  4/22/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/22/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Armed with new clinical guidelines based on recent systematic reviews, clinicians must choose between the comfort of what they’ve always done and what can stop and reverse dental caries. It’s time to move from bonding to chemical fusion.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Life Behind Bars: How to Identify a Biomimetic / Supercomposite
Presenter: Mr. Gregor Connell
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The goal of every composite restorative material developed by manufacturers, is to become the synthetic restorative that best mimics natural tooth structure and be the most Biomimetic available. Materials can claim to be the “best” in one or more performance categories or testing protocols. However, the best material theoretically - will be the one that is “best” in the greatest number of those testing categories or properties. This CE webinar will detail and analyze the various “key” testing protocols used in manufacturing for the testing of composite materials. We will then explain the in-vivo, clinical value, of those tests and associated bar graphs. Additionally, we will discuss how these various performance indicators, impact the long-term marginal integrity of restorations.







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.







Unlocking the 3D Advantage: A Comprehensive Review
Presenter: Dr. Nicholas Colvin
Sponsor: Air Techniques
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar covers the pros and cons of 3D imaging vs. 2D imaging, while building on previous topics covered in the first webinar. At the end we will consider the implications of these modalities when it comes to assessing for pathology in the oral and maxillofacial region.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Russell Schafer
When should you print in-house dentures, and when is it best to send cases to the lab? We’ll break it all down, exploring the clinical decision-making process, material considerations, and workflow efficiencies. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the evolving role of 3D printing in denture fabrication! Our guest is Dr. Russel Schafer. a general dentist in New Orleans, Louisiana who focuses on removable dentures and teaches other dentists how to design and print dentures in their office.

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: DMG America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Julia Latham
Today we'll be discussing the benefits of 3D printing, and how it simplifies office workflow, increases efficiency, and allows dentists to provide the highest quality care to their patients. We will also detail the different applications 3D printing can be used for, as well as the specific steps involved. Our guest is Dr. Julia Latham, a general dentist and partner in a 5-doctor, 16-operatory practice in Stratford, Connecticut. She has completed many postdoctoral courses in orthodontics and is an Invisalign platinum provider.

Featured CE
Behavior Management for the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Advancements in Pulpal Therapy for Primary Dentition
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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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