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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)

Bioactive Composites: Clinical Strategies and Evidence for Predictable Results
Presenter: Dr. Nathaniel Lawson
Sponsor: Pulpdent
Mon  11/10/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  11/11/25    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar will focus on the clinical use of bioactive composites, emphasizing bonding, and placement strategies that lead to predictable restorative outcomes. Attendees will review current evidence on bioactive materials, explore step-by-step bonding protocols, and learn practical placement techniques designed to improve efficiency and long-term success. The webinar will also address common clinical challenges and provide solutions that can be implemented immediately in everyday practice.


Silver Diamine Fluoride in the Hands of a General Dentist
Presenter: Timothy Bizga, D.D.S.
Sponsor: Centrix
Tue  11/11/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  11/12/25    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Many general dentists associate silver diamine fluoride with pediatric or geriatric patients, where caries arrest outweighs esthetic concerns. Dentists, especially in esthetically focused practices, dismiss SDF as incompatible with their treatment goals. But this view is outdated. In this CE webinar, we will review how proper case selection and clinical integration make SDF not only compatible with general dentistry but also a powerful diagnostic and disease stabilizing tool. Learn how incorporating SDF can elevate patient care, improve outcomes, and strengthen your practice’s business model—without sacrificing esthetics.


Achieving Predictable and Profound Local Anesthesia: Updates and Techniques for 2025
Presenter: Dr. Jason Goodchild
Sponsor: Septodont
Wed  11/12/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  11/13/25    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Achieving profound local anesthesia is one of the most critical—and sometimes most challenging—steps in clinical dentistry. This dynamic, multimedia CE webinar provides an up-to-date review of local anesthetic agents and techniques in 2025, with a focus on three practical approaches to make achieving profound anesthesia more consistent and efficient. Participants will gain valuable insights into recognizing and minimizing anesthetic challenges, improving safety and patient comfort, and enhancing the overall clinical experience.


The Use of Zirconia in Today’s CAD/CAM World
Presenter: Dr. Dhaval Patel
Sponsor: Kuraray Noritake
Thu  11/13/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Fri  11/14/25    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Zirconia has established itself as one of the most versatile and reliable materials in contemporary restorative dentistry. With advancements in CAD/CAM technology and speed-sintering protocols, zirconia restorations have become more efficient and predictable than ever before - particularly for implant-supported prosthetics. This evidence-based CE webinar will explore the expanding role of zirconia in modern chairside dentistry, with a special focus on restoring dental implants using the long-awaited hybrid zirconia implant abutment block. This innovative material offers unprecedented versatility, enabling clinicians to design and fabricate either screw-retained or cement-retained implant restorations from a single block. Participants will gain practical insight into clinical case selection, optimal preparation design, and strategies to streamline the zirconia workflow—from digital impression to finishing and delivery. Emphasis will also be placed on bonding and cementation protocols critical to the long-term success of zirconia restorations. You won’t want to miss Dr. Dhaval Patel share his experience and knowledge!


Tackling MIH and Trauma Lesions with Resin Infiltration
Presenter: Dr. Jeanette MacLean
Sponsor: DMG America
Mon  11/17/25    8:00 PM ET    5:00 PM PT
Tue  11/18/25    1:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Unsightly congenital enamel defects from molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and trauma can be troublesome for many patients. Historically, these blemishes have been treated with invasive and costly resin bondings and veneers. Dealing with enamel defects can prove particularly troublesome for young patients, which when left untreated, often become a source of embarrassment for the patient. This CE webinar will review tips and tricks to manage these enamel defects with resin infiltration. This noninvasive approach can improve or even completely reverse the appearance of congenital enamel defects while preserving tooth structure and repairing the patient’s natural enamel.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Updates for In-Office Milling Materials
Presenter: Dr. Edward Mitoma
Sponsor: GC America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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As Computer Aided Design/Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)is in its 6th decade of existence, users have continued to seek out the Holy Grail of milling materials. Lithium Disilicate block’s introduction has proven to be just that. Now in its third year of utilization in the US, we have solid track record that shows we have attained that goal. Lithium Disilicate blocks provide a perfect balance of speed, strength and beauty to create the absolute best esthetic and durable restoration in the least amount of time imaginable. This CE webinar will outline the whys and hows of this incredible material of how it can elevate your restorative dentistry to the absolute next level.







From Standard to Stellar: Elevating Dental Care
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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There is more to dentistry than cleaning teeth and filling cavities. Even the general public is aware the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Is the standard of care we learned in school enough? Staying up to date with the latest innovations can be a challenge for healthcare providers who must prioritize both the quality of care provided to their patients and their own well-being. In this CE webinar, participants will assess new technologies to enhance clinical care and optimize outcomes. Learn how to explain the advantages of these new innovations to both patients and team members, resulting in greater buy-in and implementation in the practice.







Reclaiming Simplicity in Digital Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore
Sponsor: COLTENE
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.


Featured Podcast Episodes
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.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Kerry Lepicek, RDH
As individuals, each of us have a unique set of oral health needs. These needs are influenced by a myriad of factors including our age, medical history, dental history, lifestyle, and genetics. And because of this, oral health assessments are pivotal in both diagnosing existing issues and in crafting preventative strategies to maintain long-term oral health. To talk about the oral health assessment in more depth and give us some super practical recommendations is our guest Kerry Lepicek. Kerry over 20 years of clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist and continues to work part-time in a clinical setting. She is an international speaker, a published author. and serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health.

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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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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