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Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

The Top Ergonomic Mistakes in Dentistry and How to Fix Them
Presenter: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Tue  4/28/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/28/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Musculoskeletal pain is nearly universal in dentistry but it doesn’t have to be. In this CE webinar, we’ll break down the top ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make every day, including forward head posture, shoulder strain, twisting, reaching, and poor patient positioning. During this CE webinar, you’ll learn how operatory layout and equipment design can either contribute to these patterns or dramatically reduce them. Through real clinical examples, we’ll explore how proper chair positioning, delivery setup, lighting alignment, and movement strategies can support neutral posture and long-term career longevity.


The Silver Lining: Simplifying DSO Dental Unit Waterline Workflow
Presenter: Angela Simmons
Sponsor: Solmetex
Wed  4/29/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  4/29/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Inconsistent dental waterline management across multiple practice locations poses a significant risk to compliance and production. This CE webinar provides Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) with a roadmap to unify their protocols using a simple and cohesive solution that will become the standard for successful multi-practice waterline safety. Reduce manual steps and complex maintenance with silver-ion technology that supports a streamlined, compatible product suite that saves time and guarantees reliable results.


Keys to Master Anterior Composites
Presenter: Dr. Luana Oliveira-Haas
Sponsor: Ivoclar
Wed  5/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  5/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Enhancing or restoring a smile with direct composite resins can be challenging. This CE webinar has been specially designed to present the most up-to-date protocols for direct anterior composite restorations employing simplified techniques to ensure consistent and predictable outcomes. You will gain insight into injectable composite, layered composite techniques for composite veneers and Class IV, the use of diagnostic mock-ups, and effective finishing and polishing techniques. You will understand how to incorporate long-lasting and tooth-like direct composite to your daily practice as a reliable alternative to ceramic while practicing minimally invasive dentistry.


Caries and Hypersensitivity Solutions: Navigating CDT Codes with Confidence
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS
Sponsor: VOCO America
Thu  5/7/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  5/7/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental hygienists play a vital role in delivering preventive oral health care. In recent years, the number of CDT procedure codes related to preventive procedures and products has expanded significantly. Many hygienists may not be fully aware of ADA’s Current Dental Terminology (CDT) descriptors, which outline the rationale and mechanisms of action for these products. As more patients express concerns about fluoride use in caries management, they are turning to hygienists for alternative recommendations to protect against decay. Which products should you choose, and which CDT procedure codes apply? Similarly, hypersensitivity complaints are on the rise. Patients often report, “My teeth are sensitive when you touch them.” What products can you recommend chairside? Which can be sent home? And how do you document the appropriate CDT procedure code? This CE webinar also introduces ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes that will support the medical necessity of preventive and therapeutic procedures. With insurance carriers starting to require these diagnostic codes on the updated 2024 Dental Claim form (Box 34a), understanding how to integrate them into documentation is essential for accurate claim submission and compliance.


Universal Composites: Predictable, Profitable, and Practice-Ready Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Sponsor: VOCO America
Mon  5/11/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  5/11/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Composite dentistry has evolved and yet many clinicians still struggle with consistency, efficiency, and long-term outcomes. This CE webinar breaks down a universal composite workflow that simplifies material selection, maintains esthetics, and increases predictability across everyday restorative cases. Designed for real-world dentistry, this course focuses on practical techniques for posterior and anterior restorations, shade simplification, handling characteristics, layering strategies, and polishing protocols that elevate results without adding complexity or chair time. Attendees will leave with immediately applicable techniques to improve restoration longevity, patient satisfaction, and clinical confidence.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Staying Alive: Bioactive Advances in Pulp Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Walsh
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Staying Alive: Bioactive Advances in Pulp Therapy highlights modern, evidence-based strategies for preserving pulp vitality. This CE webinar explores how bioactive materials support healing and regeneration of the dentin–pulp complex, with practical insight into indications, techniques, and material selection for vital pulp therapy. Designed for all clinicians, it connects science to everyday clinical decision-making.







The Golden Age of Composite Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The days of 35 shades of composite are over and so are the days of composites that stick to everything but teeth. Introducing: bold new composites that do everything better than what we had before. Better handling, better shades, better management of ambient light. These are truly new and the best we’ve ever seen.







Empowering Hygienists to be Healthy, Informed, and Efficient
Presenter: Brittany Gordon, RDH
Sponsor: COLTENE
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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More and more dental offices are booked months in advance and are operating with a limited staff. Dentists expect hygienists to deliver thorough cleanings but with less time allotted for each procedure. I would like to discuss ways to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. The demands of life make it challenging to keep up with new and innovative technology. I would like to cover the latest technological advancements and products that could lead to better patient outcomes. Finally, I want to address personal health and wellness, which is essential for career longevity. In addition to exploring in-office and home yoga techniques, I would like to conduct a deep dive into anatomy, helping hygienists understand why their bodies hurt and exploring natural options to help them feel their best and perform at their highest level. After the CE webinar you can expect to offer new, highly sought-after services that help keep dental patients from escaping your practice.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Susan McMahon
Our guest, Dr. Susan McMahon, has mastered how to leverage 3D printing technology in her practice. She’ll share how 3D printing has made her provisionals exceptional and how it has transformed her indirect restorative workflow. Dr. McMahon has been honored as a Top U.S. Dentist more than 20 times and has been voted by her peers as a Top Pittsburgh Dentist every year for over two decades.

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. Ankur Gupta
We'll be addressing a wide range of patients that have lots of saliva, an infinite source of blood, all stored in their gingiva, a gag reflex that's activated as soon as you tell them what you're about to do, and tongues that are more muscular and stronger than my biceps. So lets get started with a dentist that thinks out of the box and is always looking for a better and faster way to do things. Dr. Ankur Gupta is our guest, a general dentist from North Ridgeville, OH.

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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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