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Smiles in Sickle Cell Care: Preventive Dental Hygiene Strategies for Enhanced Health
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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.


Minimally Invasive Smile Enhancing Techniques
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Brown
Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America
Wed  10/22/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/22/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In this CE webinar, Dr. Brown will show and explain clinical cases which illustrate direct composite restorations on anterior teeth using two primary techniques: the polychromatic layering techniques to achieve ultimate esthetics as well as the newer and more simplified single shade composite system techniques.


Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry in the Digital Age
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Shaw
Sponsor: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Thu  10/23/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/23/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Elevate your cases by learning how to treatment plan utilizing clear aligners and digitally designed custom composite veneers. You will easily take on cases that may have seemed intimidating in the past. Amazing, conservative transformations await at the end of a digital workflow specially designed to simplify the once challenging procedure of direct composite veneers. In this CE webinar, you will learn how to make your day go smoother and have your patients singing your praises.


Precision and Permanence: The Complete Workflow for Lasting Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai
Sponsor: Bisco
Tue  10/28/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/28/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar explores step by step planning and workflow designed to maximize the longevity of indirect cosmetic restorations. From diagnosis to photography communication with the ceramist, as well as, isolation, bonding protocols to the final delivery, each phase plays a crucial role in creating restorations that stand the test of time. Learn how to integrate clinical precision with modern techniques to endure predicable and durable outcomes for the patient.


From Inspection to Resolution: Real Cases of How Dental Practices Navigated OSHA Investigations
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter
Sponsor: Compliance Training Partners
Wed  10/29/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/29/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In this one-hour CE webinar, Dr. Karson Carpenter, president of Compliance Training Partners, will review actual OSHA inspection cases that he and his technical team have been involved with in the last 12 months. The webinar will show actual citations and how the inspection progressed from notification of inspection to onsite visit, receipt of fine, and resolution.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Managing Anxiety Within Ourselves and Our Patients
Presenter: Ryan Rutar
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million Americas every year. The dental office is no exception to experiencing anxiety in themselves and in their patients. By empowering dental professionals on their specific contributions, they can make in the clinical practice, they can help support the many patients into accepting dental treatment without letting disease take over. It is more important than ever, with patients avoiding dental care, to develop dental professionals that know how to deal with the hidden anxiety disorders that face our practice every day.







Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate: Different Cementation Protocols Required
Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz
Sponsor: Bisco
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Zirconia and lithium disilicate (eMax and others) are the two most common direct restorative materials. Predictable long term cementation success is dependent on the proper pre-cementation treatment and understanding the different cement options available. As we currently do not have a universal it is important to understand the different cement options to make an informed decision. This CE webinar is designed to review the proper pre-cementation protocols and discuss the different cement categories to help the viewer create a workflow and thought process that will increase the predictability of their restorations.







Biomechanics and the 7-Minute Crown Prep!
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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If we can get abs in 7 minutes why can't we beat that time for a crown prep!? Our patients love us for the relationships we build with them, not for our crown margins. But what if we can deliver precise and EFFICIENT crown preps, conserve tooth structure, and give them a restoration that can last decades? Ultimately, they will love that too!


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: Premier Dental CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
So the question is, if you're willing to try some new dental products (different from what you've been using for years) how do you know which one is best for you, your team members and your patients? To help us put this all in perspective, we'll be talking with Emily Boge. Emily is a RDH, speaker and writer with a dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input into product development.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
What does it mean for dental hygienists to take charge of the operatory? Traditionally seen as supporting roles, hygienists have focused on cleaning teeth and patient education. But our guest today believes they can do much more—enhancing case acceptance, improving clinical outcomes, and elevating overall patient care. Her mission is to empower hygienists to lead, take ownership of their role, and contribute beyond their clinical duties. Dr. Kelly Tanner is a reg dental hygienist who holds a Ph.D. in Business and Leadership. Her website is nextleveldentalhygiene.com.

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Today's Webinar(s)
What’s Your ADPIE? - Part I: Mastering the Essentials of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning
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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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