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

From Preference to Prevention: How Patient Experience Drives Home Care Compliance
Presenter: Dr. Connie Wang
Sponsor: Cocolab
Mon  8/3/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  8/3/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Why do some patients maintain excellent home care habits while others struggle to stay consistent? This webinar explores the behavioral science behind oral health compliance, examining how patient preferences, habits, and reward systems influence daily home care routines. Participants will gain insight into the common reasons flossing and other preventive behaviors break down over time and learn practical strategies for guiding patients toward lasting change. Through a behavior-based approach, attendees will discover how to improve patient engagement, strengthen recommendations, and select tools that support long-term success. By understanding what truly motivates patients, dental professionals can help transform home care from an occasional intention into a sustainable preventive habit.


Confidence, Clarity, Acceptance: A Practical Guide to Clear Aligner Case Presentation and Treatment
Presenter: Dr. Zachary Currie
Sponsor: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Tue  8/4/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  8/4/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar provides clinicians with a practical framework for elevating their clear aligner practice and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Currie will present four interconnected strategies covering effective case presentation, increasing treatment acceptance, building clinical confidence through improved case selection and treatment planning, and enhancing the patient experience through better aligner tracking and monitoring. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to strengthen communication, improve diagnostic workflows, and deliver more predictable results across a wider range of clear aligner cases.


Universally Speaking: Let's Get Universal with Adhesives and Composites
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  8/5/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  8/5/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
From simplified workflows to dependable clinical performance, this fast-paced CE webinar breaks down why universal adhesives and composites are quickly becoming the go-to materials - and why they may deserve a permanent spot in your restorative playlist.


Eyes, Ears, and Explanations: Hygiene Assessments that Influence Comprehensive Care Acceptance
Presenter: Katrina Klein, RDH
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Thu  8/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  8/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to influence comprehensive patient care—without feeling like salespeople. This CE webinar explores how thorough assessments, active listening, and thoughtful communication can transform routine appointments into powerful moments of advocacy and education. Learn how to leverage your clinical observations and patient interactions to support whole-person care, enhance treatment acceptance, and elevate your role within the practice — simply by saying what you see, hear, and know. No pressure. No pitch. Just purposeful prevention.


Proactive Patient Care: The Patient Promise
Presenter: Dr. Layla Lohmann
Sponsor: vVardis
Tue  8/11/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  8/11/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar explores the evolution of dentistry from a reactive, treatment-focused model to a proactive, patient-centered approach. Emphasizing minimally invasive and non-invasive dentistry, it highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes. Participants will gain insight into how oral health is intrinsically linked to systemic health and overall well-being. The session will also address the importance of viewing patients holistically—considering their medical history, lifestyle, behaviors, and individual risk factors—to deliver personalized, evidence-based care. By focusing on the “patient promise,” this webinar underscores the ethical and professional responsibility to empower patients, foster trust, and promote sustainable oral health through education, prevention, and collaboration.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Managing Pediatric Dental Trauma: Saving Your Child's Smile
Presenter: Dr. Zaki Mustacchi
Sponsor: Air Techniques
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar provides a comprehensive overview of dental trauma in children. It covers the various types of injuries affecting primary and immature permanent teeth. A clear, systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment will be presented, along with practical tips for effective behavior management and setting realistic expectations with concerned parents.







Reclaiming Simplicity in Digital Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore
Sponsor: COLTENE
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to adopt expensive digital systems that pull you away from what you love most - patient care? You're not alone. Digital dentistry has transformed our profession, bringing incredible innovations like 2D/3D smile simulations, digital wax-ups, and virtual preparation designs. These tools promise precision, efficiency, and better patient engagement. But here's the problem: the rapid growth of digital technology can feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are being pressured to invest in expensive systems or take on complex lab responsibilities that steal precious time from the chair. What if there was a simpler way? Introducing Digital Dental Sculptor - Dr. Chris Pescatore's revolutionary approach that empowers you to implement modern digital workflows without the need for a full in-house lab.







No One Likes Shrinkage: Optimizing Long-term Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The secrets to long lasting restorations are partially under our control and partially determined by attributes within the materials used. Strength is important. Lower levels of shrinkage are key. But so are preparation guidelines, minimizing water and saliva contamination, as well as occlusal forces. Dr. Peter Auster analyzes the benefits of some of today’s best composites as well as ways to optimize their lifetime.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: Bisco CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Carla Cohn
From protective liners and indirect pulp caps that help shield the pulp from further damage, to direct pulp caps aimed at maintaining vitality, to pulpotomies and pulpectomies when deeper intervention is necessary—each approach plays a key role in managing pulpal health. So, how do we determine the best course of action? To tell us all about it is our guest is Dr. Carla Cohn. She is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She owns and operates Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg, a private practice at Western Surgery Centre in Canada. Dr. Cohn has recently founded Lit Smile Academy, a continuing dental education company. With extensive teaching experience and numerous publications, she is recognized internationally for her contributions to continuing dental education.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Amanda Hill, RDH
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: 0.75
Guest: Dr. Brian Novy
Today we’re talking about direct restorative materials that can truly change the course of your patients’ dental health — and no, not just composite, but glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer. Used strategically, these materials can help patients avoid a lifetime of fillings, crowns, and repeat dental work. And adopting this conservative approach doesn’t mean sacrificing revenue — in fact, building a practice focused on preserving healthy tooth structure attracts patients who value care that’s truly in their best interest. Joining us is Dr. Brian Nový, a leading cariologist at Virginia Commonwealth University with faculty appointments at Harvard and Western University, and a private practice owner in Salem, Massachusetts. He’ll explain how glass ionomer and RMGI bond to teeth, their clinical applications, address concerns about strength and aesthetics, and show how they can transform long-term patient outcomes.

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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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