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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)

Taking the Plunge or Making the Change...Should I Change Aligner Systems - How To Implement a New System with Minimal Office Pain
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Shotell
Sponsor: ClearCorrect
Mon  9/14/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  9/14/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In the dental space we seek consistency and predictability. It is easy to rely on the "that is what I learned in dental school" philosophy for day-to-day clinical success. New developments in techniques and materials offer great clinical advantages, but can create stress of the unknown and disruption of current office workflows. Changing systems and techniques, or utilizing a new product can be done with a clear road map to implement changes chairside, and understanding messaging for patients. Participants will attend a course that is designed to alleviate the stress of implementing a new system, by creating a working roadmap for office transition to new workflows, software, and clear patient communication. The CE webinar will cover the basics of aligner design, materials, and mechanical advantages to understand the importance of product selection. The webinar will cover the top ten why's and how's that can alleviate office stress and improve patient communication. After the webinar, the attendee should be able to construct a plan to change aligner systems or implement an aligner program within their practice.


Integrating Digital Dentistry and AI Applications into Esthetic Clinical Workflows
Presenter: Dr. Carlos Escobar
Sponsor: Bisco
Tue  9/15/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  9/15/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Digital dentistry and artificial intelligence are transforming the way clinicians diagnose, treatment plan, communicate with patients, and deliver care. This CE webinar explores practical applications of intraoral scanning, digital smile design, CAD/CAM technologies, 3D printing, and AI-assisted treatment planning tools that can be incorporated into everyday clinical workflows. Special emphasis will be placed on digital smile design platforms which utilize facial references and clinician-specific design preferences to create personalized esthetic outcomes. Through clinical cases and real-world examples, attendees will gain insight into how digital technologies can enhance efficiency, accuracy, patient engagement, and treatment outcomes. Clinical cases will also demonstrate how adhesive protocols and restorative materials can be seamlessly integrated into digital workflows from treatment planning through final restoration delivery. Participants will leave with practical strategies for implementing digital workflows and AI-powered solutions in both private practice and academic settings.


Not Just the Water: Winning the Battle Against Dental Unit Biofilm
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Wed  9/16/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  9/16/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental unit waterlines remain one of the most overlooked infection prevention challenges in dentistry, yet contaminated water can have serious consequences for both patients and dental teams. This engaging CE webinar separates fact from fiction while giving participants practical, evidence-based strategies they can implement immediately. We'll explore how biofilm forms, why it can be so difficult to eliminate, and what current research tells us about testing, treatment, maintenance, and documentation. You'll also discover how equipment design can play a role in reducing biofilm formation, including newer delivery systems engineered to minimize stagnant water and simplify long-term waterline maintenance. Whether you're just getting started or refining an existing waterline program, you'll leave with a realistic roadmap for keeping your dental unit waterlines clean, compliant, and working for you—not against you.


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.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Creating Beautiful, Efficient and Inexpensive Provisional Restorations!
Presenter: Dr. Jack Ringer
Sponsor: DMG America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar is designed to understand and illustrate the technique in creating beautiful anterior and posterior chair side provisional (prototype) restorations efficiently, predictably, and inexpensively utilizing bisacrylic resin. The variations of bisacrylic resins and which one achieves beautiful esthetics, greater durability and accuracy for your provisional restorations. In addition, there will be a discussion about the indications and uses of flowable resin as well as the temporary cement options for luting in one’s provisional restorations.







Dental Implants – Parts, Pieces, Chemistry, and Compatibility
Presenter: Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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We are 40 years since Professor Branemark introduced his research on osseointegration to the dental community. Dental Implants provide our patients with successful long-term restorative solutions for function, comfort, and aesthetics. Today, Dental Hygienists are seeing more patients with dental implants. Implant manufacturers have introduced new implant designs, surfaces, and surface chemistry that affect biocompatibility and maintenance protocols. There are concerns about what materials we use to reduce peri-implant inflammation, may negatively affect the implant surface's biocompatibility and the implant’s long-term success. This CE webinar will review dental implant component materials and design and the biological compatibility of commonly used instruments, technology, and therapeutic materials.







When You Get Close to the Pulp, Don’t Let It Spoil Your Day
Presenter: Dr. Scott Coleman
Sponsor: Bisco
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The most used materials in today’s general practice are burs, bonding agents, and composites for direct restorations. The evolution of this group of materials, in particular, is amazing. Today’s light cure resins are light years ahead of the materials that we thought were great 20 years ago. The evolution of materials includes base or lining materials when the proximity to the pulp requires some form of pulpal protection. Calcium has been proven to be a critical adjunct to the armamentarium of all general dentists performing routine decay excavation and tooth restoration. This CE webinar is designed for the busy dentist who wants to stay current with the available materials and concepts of efficient placement of tooth-colored restorations. We will discuss what matters most in pulpal protection material selection, depending upon location and occlusal load put on the restoration. Reduction and elimination of post-operative sensitivity will be addressed.


Featured Podcast Episodes
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.

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.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Linda Chandler-Jacobs, BS, RDH
In today’s episode, we’re addressing an often-overlooked topic in dentistry—managing dental patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait. These patients face unique challenges, and unfortunately, many are turned away from dental practices simply because their condition isn’t well understood. Our guest, Linda Chandler, RDH, s a graduate of the University of Texas School of Dental Hygiene, past President of the Southeast National Dental Hygiene Association, author, educator and voted top hygienist of the year 2012.

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