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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)

Tips for Successful Posterior Composite Restorations
Presenter: Dr. James Chae
Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America
Mon  5/25/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  5/25/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar is designed to provide clinicians with practical, experience-based guidance for achieving predictable and esthetic posterior composite restorations. Drawing from over 25 years of clinical practice, the lecture will highlight best practices that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and long-term success. Participants will gain insight into the essential tools and materials required for optimal outcomes, as well as how to avoid common and preventable diagnostic errors that can compromise treatment. The webinar will also focus on decision-making strategies for selecting the appropriate composite materials based on tooth location and functional demands. Attendees will learn proper tooth preparation techniques for esthetic restorations and will be introduced to streamlined methods and instrumentation that allow for faster, easier procedures while maintaining a natural appearance. Clinical video demonstrations of Class II and Class V composite restorations will further reinforce these concepts and provide real-world application.


Everyday Composites Made Extraordinary
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Mennito
Sponsor: Ivoclar
Tue  5/26/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  5/26/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In this CE webinar, Dr. Tony Mennito will explore all the elements that go into making beautiful and long lasting composite resin restorations. Picture this; a patient walks into your office with worn, broken down teeth. They want to feel that confidence that comes with a great smile. Composite resin can be a great, cost-effective material to help patients get their smile back. In this webinar Dr. Mennito will show you how you can utilize tools like dental photography, direct mock ups, and modern dental materials to win the confidence of your patients and deliver the highest esthetic outcomes.


Conquering Clinical Chaos: Technologies and Techniques for Predictable Dentistry in Challenging Cases
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta
Sponsor: Zyris Isolite
Wed  5/27/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  5/27/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dentistry, when everything is going well, can be incredibly gratifying, productive, and even effortless. Unfortunately, factors like strong gag reflexes, macroglossia, limited access, hemorrhage control, poor oral hygiene, and challenging anatomy can make delivering excellent dentistry difficult despite our best efforts. In this CE webinar, Dr. Gupta highlights technological advancements, clinical strategies, products, and innovations that empower practitioners to deliver the highest quality dentistry - with greater predictability, reduced stress, and improved outcomes.


Dental Practice Profitability: The Smart Way to Increase ROI
Presenter: Dr. Scott Kalniz
Sponsor: DENTALEZ
Mon  6/1/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  6/1/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Improving dental practice profitability rarely comes down to a single piece of equipment. It depends on how well the systems in a practice work together, from reliable utility equipment to efficient operatories and tools that stay in service. In most practices, profitability is closely tied to four operational factors: equipment uptime, operatory efficiency, maintenance speed, and equipment longevity. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be better positioned to maintain consistent patient flow and protect their production schedules.


Laser Dentistry in the Real World: Practical Applications for Restorative, Surgical, and Aesthetic Cases
Presenter: Dr. Tony Carreon
Sponsor: Light Instruments
Tue  6/2/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  6/2/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Laser dentistry has moved beyond theory and into everyday clinical practice, offering clinicians new ways to improve precision, efficiency, and patient experience. In this engaging and clinically focused CE webinar, Dr. Tony Carreon shares how lasers can be seamlessly integrated into daily workflows across restorative, surgical, and aesthetic procedures. Through real-world cases and practical insights, participants will gain a clear understanding of where laser technology truly makes a difference, from minimizing discomfort and reducing the need for anesthesia to enhancing clinical outcomes and patient acceptance. This webinar is designed for clinicians looking to move beyond concepts and confidently apply laser dentistry in their own practice.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Dental Hygiene Treatment Planning: New and Amended CDT Procedure Codes for 2025
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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More and more, dental hygienists are expected to select the most accurate CDT procedure codes for the medically necessary treatment they provide to patients. Since the ADA’s Code Maintenance Committee meets yearly, those procedures and their descriptors can either be amended, deleted, or stay the same. The CE webinar will discuss the changes (or not) and additions/deletions which came on January 1, 2025. Some of the new and updated dental procedure codes will include revisions and additions to implant maintenance procedures, long requested by hygienists. In addition, more and more caries management products are being developed and how to know which code is the most appropriate. And what procedure code for desiccation therapy? A total of 10 new codes, 8 revised codes and 2 deleted codes will be presented.







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.







Mastering Clear Aligner Attachments: Precision, Purpose, and Predictability
Presenter: Dr. Avi Patel
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Attachments are one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in clear aligner therapy. In this CE webinar, Dr. Avi Patel breaks down the clinical science and practical application behind attachments — when to use them, how to design them, and how to avoid common mistakes that compromise outcomes. Through real case examples and step-by-step workflows, participants will learn how to integrate attachment strategies that improve predictability, reduce refinements, and save chair time. This CE webinar is designed for general dentists who want to confidently plan and execute attachment-based movements in everyday aligner cases.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Marvin Chacon
Whether due to insufficient bone, medical contraindications, financial constraints, or patient preferences, single-tooth implants aren’t the solution for every case. That’s where fiber-reinforced bridges come in. To tell us all about the wonders of fiber-reinforced bridges is our guest, Dr. Marvin Chacon. With over 15 years of clinical dentistry experience, he obtained his Master's in Aesthetic Dentistry from King's College London in 2022. As a clinical trainer and speaker, he focuses on modern dental materials and innovative techniques under the "minimum Intervention" approach.

Series: DMG America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Miles Cone
Dr. Miles Cone is a prosthodontist who shares how bringing a 3D printer into his practice has completely transformed the way he works—making things more efficient, productive, and yes, even more profitable. He talks about how this technology has opened the door to doing things differently, from quickly fabricating models and occlusal guards to whitening trays and provisionals—all in-house, and often the same day. He’ll also share what to look for when choosing a printer, and reveal his personal favorite and why. According to Dr. Cone, 3D printing isn’t just the future—it’s a total game-changer in how we practice dentistry today.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Brian Novy
According to Dr. Brian Novy, the application of fluoride varnish is, hands down, the most significant procedure we can do for our patients. But as with any procedure, there’s a right way—and a wrong way—to apply fluoride varnish. Dr. Novy will shed light on common mistakes that can undermine its effectiveness, a phenomenon he calls the "fluoride bomb." We’ll discuss what can go wrong during application, how to avoid these pitfalls, and what steps you can take to ensure your patients receive the full benefits of this essential preventive treatment. Dr. Brian Novy is a practicing dentist in Boston MA. He is President of the National CAMBRA Coalition, faculty at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Western University of Health Sciences, and consumer representative for the US Food and Drug Administration Dental Products Panel. To can reach Dr Novy at whollymolar.com.

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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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