Online Dental CE

Respiratory Protection Revisited Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/2/24 Expiration Date: 10/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Many dental professionals have reverted back to practices from before the COVID pandemic. But is this a best practice for respiratory protection? Are we adequately protected during aerosol-generating procedures? This is concerning, given the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and other respiratory disease threats reported by the CDC. The CE webinar will focus on these current issues, the selection of appropriate respiratory protection, proper utilization of masks or respirators, and the science and testing behind this very important article of PPE.

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5 Key Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Respiratory Virus Season in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/24/24 Expiration Date: 1/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 medical emergency ended. COVID-19 is still present and spreading, however, and dental professionals still need to be cautious. The CDC respiratory virus tracking data shows that influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are circulating simultaneously in the U.S. In light of these potential infectious threats to patients and team members, what should dental teams do with respect to these viruses? This CE webinar will highlight 5 key strategies to decrease the risk of spreading respiratory viruses in dental practice.

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Respiratory Problems in Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Don Cohen and Dr. Steve Yun CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/22/23 Expiration Date: 12/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will cover why dentists should care about respiratory disease, review specific respiratory diseases and their complications, and how dentists can prepare themselves appropriately for patients with these conditions.

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Ethics, Law and Professional Boundaries for the Dental Hygienist - Best Practices and Recommendations Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/27/23 Expiration Date: 9/27/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This Viva Learning CE course (2 self-study credits) is geared towards Georgia dental hygienists and dentists. It fulfills the recent June 2023 Georgia ruling that mandates training in legal ethics and professional conduct in clinical dental settings, as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. This class is a requirement for dental hygienists practicing in the state of Georgia toward biennial licensure renewal.

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OSHA and Infection Control Made Easy For Dental Facilities 2023 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/22/23 Expiration Date: 7/22/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

OSHA requirements include an annual retraining session for all employees. This webinar will help fulfill these requirements and will update participants on the latest from OSHA, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the Bloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. In addition, the webinar covers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry.

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HIPAA Made Easy For Healthcare Facilities 2023 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/22/23 Expiration Date: 7/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is designed for all members of the dental team. The webinar is designed to educate participants on the training requirements for HIPAA compliance in their facilities.

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Why Are Sterilization Indicators and Integrators So Important for Patient Safety? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/18/23 Expiration Date: 7/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

While dental practice focus on weekly monitoring of their sterilizers with biological indicators or spore tests, each sterilization pouch or wrapped pack/cassette must have indicators that validate that the instruments have been exposed to all the parameters for sterilization. In addition a indicating integrator must also be used to validate each sterilization load. In this CE webinar, learn more about the types of indicators and integrators and how to incorporate them appropriately into your sterilization process.

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Conscious Sedation vs. IV Sedation in a Dental Office Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Michael Morehead CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/20/23 Expiration Date: 6/20/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn the pros and cons of both conscious and IV sedation on the dental office.

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Basics of Emergency Medicine for Dental Facilities Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Don Cohen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/4/23 Expiration Date: 4/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn how to prepare a dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them.

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Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/15/23 Expiration Date: 3/15/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course ‘Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs’ will help CA dentists to understand regulatory responsibilities when prescribing Schedule II opioids in clinical practice - and includes best practices for pain management, regulations for prescribers and dispensers, and dental office procedures for managing vulnerable or substance use disorder patients. This class contains the contextual information to help with an overall understanding of Schedule II opioid drugs. Armed with the clinical tools, recommendations and guidelines included in this class, the overall goal is to help dentists manage their patients’ post-operative dental pain, while effectively managing the inherent risks in opioid prescribing This Viva Learning CE class fulfills the requirements and CA state regulations related to Schedule II Opioid prescribing, and addresses the new 2023 CA requirements.

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Infection Control Compliance and the Disgruntled Employee Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses the importance of infection control compliance and the need to be prepared for disgruntled employees reporting compliance violations.

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HIPAA and the YELP War Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses caution on social media sites, such as YELP, when revealing health information, which may violate HIPAA. Any health information must be de-identified or have written authorization from the patient.

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Bio-degradable Nitrile Exam Gloves Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Mary Govoni discusses the Bio Nitrile Gloves from Cranberry, a bio-degradable nitrile exam glove that is formulated to attract microbes in landfills to break down 90% of the glove in less than 1.5 years.

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Scaling Your Implants Safely and Effectively Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, RDA Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Jessica Woods discusses scaling your implants safely and effectively using ultrasonic scalers, especially the Big Easy from Premier Dental.

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Dr. Comisi Says No More Flowables if You Warm Your Composites Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. John Comisi Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. John Comisi discusses warming your composites, using a warmer such as the Calset Composite Warmer from AdDent, will save on costs as you will not need any other materials.

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How Good is Your Tech Support for Your Intraoral Scanner? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Franklin Shull Released: 4/18/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Franklin Shull discusses how good is your tech support for your intraoral scanner.

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Keep it Simple and Eliminate a Big Step in Impressioning Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Franklin Shull Released: 4/18/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Franklin Shull discusses keeping it simple and eliminating a big step in impressioning by sending in the digital scan instead of the physical impression.

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Can I Do Bigger Dentistry with an Intraoral Scanner? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Franklin Shull Released: 4/18/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Franklin Shull discusses scanning and doing bigger dentistry by using an intraoral scanner.

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Air-driven handpiece on Zirconia? Are you serious? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis Released: 4/18/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Chad Duplantis discusses air-driven handpieces, such as those from DENTLEZ, on zirconia that rival the power and torque of electric handpieces.

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Zirconia That's Both Multi-Layer and Multi-Color Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Edward McLaren Released: 4/11/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Edward McLaren discusses zirconia that's both multi-layer and multi-color.

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