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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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The pH Party in Your Mouth that You Weren't Invited To
Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Small Steps for Giant Outcomes
Presenter: Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Tue  9/29/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  9/29/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Sleep. Worry. Exercise. Daily disease control. Alcohol consumption. Sugar reduction. The list is long for behaviors or habits we strive to improve. Human nature enables us to commit to better habits repeatedly, but what are the keys to sustainability? Is there science to improve the predictability of achieving desired outcomes once new resolve or behavior is initiated? What strategies will help our patients achieve desired outcomes to improve beneficial behavior changes? Developing healthy habits to generate giant outcomes is not only realistic but can be sustained. Discover how others have paved the way. Be empowered to embrace even the most elusive behavior choices you or your patients have longed for!


Restorative Dentistry: Products, Innovations, Strategies, and Concepts that Make Fillings More Fulfilling
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  9/30/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  9/30/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
While most dentists consider fillings a major part of their bread and butter practice repertoire, most would agree that they are not enjoyable. voids, overhangs, post-op sensitivity, marginal leakage and stain, all combine to make fillings stressful, annoying, and difficult. In this highly relatable and pragmatic one hour CE webinar, Dr. Gupta shares simple products, procedural tweaks, and innovative strategy that make this part of dentistry more satisfying.


Inflammation Without Borders - The Pathway of Oral Inflammation to Systemic Disease
Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Thu  10/1/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/1/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
We’ve heard it all before, however what are we doing about it? Strong evidence continues to reinforce that what begins as inflammation in the mouth greatly influences disease progression in other organs and systems throughout the body. This CE webinar will explore the biologic pathways linking the compromised oral environment to systemic disease. It’s time to recognize our critical role in early identification, prevention, patient education, and intervention strategies that support both oral and systemic health outcomes. Emerge with efficient, patient-centered communication tools that translate into meaningful opportunities to convey the impact of compromised oral health on systemic well-being.


Zirconia Reimagined
Presenter: Dr. Edward McLaren
Sponsor: Ivoclar
Mon  10/5/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/5/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Join Dr. Ed McLaren for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in next-generation zirconia materials and restorative workflows. Discover how recent innovations in zirconia technology are redefining esthetics, efficiency, and clinical performance through advanced material engineering. Learn how an optimized microstructure delivers exceptional translucency—even with accelerated firing protocols—while maintaining high flexural strength and lifelike optical properties that closely mimic natural dentition. This CE webinar will examine the complete restorative workflow, from digital design and material selection to milling, sintering, characterization, and final finishing. In addition, Dr. McLaren will review evidence-based preparation designs and cementation protocols that optimize restoration longevity, fit, and esthetic outcomes across a wide range of clinical indications, from minimally invasive veneers to full-arch zirconia restorations. Attendees will gain practical insights they can immediately apply to improve efficiency, predictability, and patient satisfaction in ever


Zen and the Art of Provisionals: From Single Units to Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin
Sponsor: Pulpdent
Tue  10/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
We have all had the experience of a painful crown delivery appointment. The pain isn’t referring to the patient’s experience...it’s referring to ours! As we grind on the interproximal contacts and the occlusal surfaces, we casually blame the laboratory: "They left it fat and high again!" Unfortunately, most of the time we need to turn our criticisms inward and recognize the provisional is most often the problem. It becomes an afterthought in our indirect restoration appointment, but it's incredibly important to the restorative process. Whether it be a single unit or 12 veneers, we need to be able to fabricate excellent provisionals. This CE webinar will discuss workflows to make the provisional process a breeze.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






From Chaos to Clusters: 50 Shades of Grey May Be Okay, but 50 Shades of Composite, Really?
Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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In an era where every manufacturer is throwing their hat into the shade simplification ring, how can the pragmatic doctor navigate the waters? From the promise of single shade, omnichromatic entries, to shade reduced options, and perhaps even well designed clustered shade pallets, this webinar is designed to debunk the myths and give attendees the tools to make educated material selection decisions. These decisions can lead to better inventory economics, while simultaneously improving the predictability of esthetic outcomes for patients. In this dynamic CE webinar, Dr. Hakim will share the latest innovations in the category, while also reviewing the basics of adhesive composite delivery to reinforce successful and lasting restorations.







From Scan to Smile: Leveraging Intraoral Scanning and 3D Printing Technology to Enhance Patient Care and Boost Dental Practice ROI
Presenter: Dr. Miles Cone
Sponsor: DMG America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar explores how in-office 3D printing is transforming modern dental practices by streamlining workflows, reducing overhead costs, and enhancing patient care. Attendees will learn how to integrate 3D printing for the production of dental models, custom nightguards, and provisional restorations with speed, accuracy, and reliability. Through real-world examples and practical implementation tips, the session will highlight how digital production can drive measurable ROI, improve chairside efficiency, and offer patients more convenient treatment options — all while maintaining high clinical standards.







Universal Composites: Predictable, Profitable, and Practice-Ready Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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 Podcast Episodes
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: Bisco CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. John Gammichia
Today we’re chatting with Dr. John Gammichia, a general dentist who’s made a name for himself saving what many would call “bombed out” teeth — all with conservative, direct composite. We’ll dive into how he handles deep decay and pulp exposures, the materials and techniques that make it possible, and how his approach has become a real practice builder — showing that fee-for-service dentistry focused on preserving tooth structure can be both patient-centered and profitable.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Marc Geissberger
In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Marc Geissberger, a dentist who has practiced general and cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years. He was Chairman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry for 15 years at University of Pacific Dental School. We'll discuss how composite materials have evolved, what you should look for when evaluating a new composite restorative material, and how universal composites are changing the way many dentists approach direct restorations. We'll address a new universal composite that has attributes that can significantly help clinicians reduce shrinkage, improve diagnostic accuracy and provide the strength, handling and sustained polishability we're looking for in our direct restorative cases. Lots of clinical pearls in this one!

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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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