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Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Hidden Risks in the Operatory: Infection Control Gaps During Everyday Procedures
Presenter: India Chance, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
Thu  9/17/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  9/17/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Infection control in the dental operatory often focuses on major protocols, yet many risks arise from small, routine oversights that occur during everyday procedures. These seemingly minor gaps such as improper handling of materials, inconsistent surface asepsis, and lapses in workflow can significantly increase the potential for cross-contamination and compromise both patient and provider safety. This one-hour CE webinar will highlight common infection control missteps observed in clinical settings and provide practical, compliant strategies to reduce risk. Special attention will be given to the handling and management of chairside materials, including restorative products, and how proper utilization can support safer clinical workflows. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to strengthen infection control practices, improve compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, and create a more consistent culture of safety within the operatory.


The AI-Driven Direct Restorative Workflow
Presenter: Dr. Mark Kleive
Sponsor: Shining 3D
Mon  9/21/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  9/21/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar explores how arti?cial intelligence is transforming digital restorative dentistry - from intra-oral scanning to ?nal prosthesis fabrication - enabling smarter work?ows, better outcomes, and less chair time. Participants will learn how the current AI-powered tools enhance accuracy, streamline processes, and reduce inef?ciencies while maintaining full in-of?ce clinical control and contribute to case acceptance.


Periodontitis Decoded: AAP Classification, Communication, and Customized Care
Presenter: Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, AS, RDH, FADHA
Sponsor: GUM
Tue  9/22/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  9/22/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Mastering the complexities of periodontal disease requires a seamless bridge between diagnostic precision and patient-centered execution. This case-based CE webinar is designed to demystify the AAP Periodontal Classification System, transforming it from a diagnostic checklist into a powerful framework for clinical decision-making. Participants will engage in the practical application of staging and grading, learning how to translate clinical findings directly into highly customized, evidence-based treatment plans. Beyond the probe depths, we will explore the latest modalities in non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), advanced biofilm management strategies, and the science behind individualized homecare recommendations. Through guided, interactive case walkthroughs, you will apply these concepts to real-world clinical scenarios, sharpening your diagnostic ability and treatment confidence. Finally, because the best treatment plan only works if the patient partners with you, the course concludes with actionable Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques. You will leave equipped to elevate your patient communication, break down barriers to treatment acceptance, and inspire long-term homecare compliance.


Creating a Culture of Safe Dental Water: Evidence-based Strategies for Compliance and Patient Safety
Presenter: Dr. David Reznik
Sponsor: Solmetex
Wed  9/23/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  9/23/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental unit waterlines remain one of the most overlooked infection prevention challenges in dentistry. While biofilm forms naturally in every dental waterline system, inadequate waterline management can compromise patient safety, increase regulatory risk, and expose practices to unnecessary liability. Presented by the President of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, who championed the development of Georgia’s Dental Unit Waterline Rule, this CE webinar provides practical, evidence-based guidance for building a comprehensive waterline management program that supports long-term compliance and consistent clinical outcomes. Participants will gain insight into emerging regulatory expectations, proven strategies for sustainable waterline safety, and the key elements of a successful program that protects patients while reducing risk. Whether building a new program or strengthening an existing one, attendees will leave with practical insights to help create a lasting culture of safe dental water.


New Materials and Technologies Along with Fusion of Digital and Analog Workflows Can Enhance Your Restorative Practice
Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe
Sponsor: Premier Dental
Thu  9/24/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  9/24/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Improvement in materials and technologies make it possible for all dentists to expand on direct restorative services they provide for their patients and improve indirect restorative workflows for difficult aesthetic cases. This CE webinar will discuss the fusion of digital and analog workflows to enhance predictability and patient satisfaction. Step-by-step case review will highlight the individual procedural elements to improve aesthetic and functional outcomes of your most challenging cases.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






You Don’t ONLY Use Glass Ionomer, Do You?
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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There are some dentists who boldly (or quietly) love and respect a different material, but for all the rest, who say, “Yeah, but…” there must be another way. Imagine a clinical day without recurrent decay…there is a way! At the end of this CE webinar, participants should be able to: • Contrast ormocers from composites and glass ionomers • Defend the evidence for sealants • Witness caries lesion arrest







Pushing the Envelope: Direct and Indirect Posterior Solutions with Composite
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey and Dr. Mauricio Watanabe
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The science and technology built into dental composite resins is impressive, but rarely do practitioners (or patients) realize how versatile our materials really can be. Direct placement is the most common approach for composite, but by relying on the material science within, predictable indirect composite restorations can also be life-like, strong and long lasting. Join the co-presenters in this CE webinar as they review cases from North and South America as they compare and contrast uses of composite resin in their daily practice.







Vital Pulp Therapy Today: Advancing Care in Primary and Young Permanent Dentition
Presenter: Dr. Carla Cohn
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Modern vital pulp therapy doesn’t need to be complicated. This clinically focused CE webinar highlights today’s most reliable pulp therapy materials and practical approaches for managing the pulp in primary teeth and young permanent dentition. Dr. Carla Cohn guides the dental team through predictable, evidence-based pulpotomy techniques to improve outcomes, reduce stress chairside, and enhance confidence in everyday pediatric care.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
So how do we elevate our practice and what does elevating our practice do for our career, business and patients. It actually does quite a lot. For one, it helps with employee retention. A recent poll showed that the number one reason why a dental hygienist leaves a dental practice is because the practice is not innovative, it's doing the same ol same ol and they feel they are stuck in a rut, not learning anything new. nor are they trying new techniques and products. Also part of our episode today is talking about incorporating diagnostics into our practice. Instead of rushing through the medical history and moving right to our scaling, root planing and prophies, we should dedicate time to diagnostic testing, getting to the root cause of the problem. As our guest Amanda Hill will explain, diagnostic testing is a game-changer for the practice and not only builds trust between the practice and the patient, but also drives revenue to a whole new level.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Avi Patel
In this episode, we take a real-world, no-hype look at what it actually takes for general dentists to succeed with aligners. We talk about why our guest first brought clear aligner therapy into his practice, the game-changing role of mentorship, common mistakes that can derail cases, and practical clinical pearls—especially when it comes to attachments and case selection. Our guest is Dr. Avi Patel, general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He’s helped hundreds of dentists successfully integrate aligner therapy into their practices through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world implementation support. Dr. Patel can be reached at https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Sam Simos
For decades, dentists have been trained to believe that different clinical situations demand different composite materials—one for strength in the posterior, another for esthetics in the anterior, and often several more just to manage shade. But today, material science is challenging that long-held mindset. In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at whether we’ve truly entered the era of the universal composite—a single material that does it all. Our guest is Dr. Sam Simos, a general dentist for over 30 years practicing outside of Chicago Illinois. He is a well-respected speaker, clinician and product evaluator.

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Today's Webinar(s)
Hidden Risks in the Operatory: Infection Control Gaps During Everyday Procedures
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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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