Online Dental CE

Everyday Composites Made Extraordinary Presenter: Dr. Anthony Mennito CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 10/23/23 Expiration Date: 10/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is likely that every day, in your dental practice, you reach for your composite resin material to restore a tooth. It is the material we, as dentists, rely on the most. In this CE webinar, Dr. Mennito will share with you tools and materials to help you place durable and esthetic restorations for the posterior and anterior regions while making sure you don’t run over schedule.

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Misconceptions in Veneer Procedures Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 10/19/23 Expiration Date: 10/19/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Cosmetic dentistry can be very confusing because there are so many different ways to achieve a successful outcome. This CE webinar will shed some light on how you can confidently and conservatively do veneer procedures quickly and easily.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride and Beyond: Caries Management & Prevention for Adult Patients Presenter: Catherine Cabanzon, RDH CE Supporter: Centrix Release Date: 10/12/23 Expiration Date: 10/12/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Caries is increasing in the adult patients you treat every day. This CE webinar will address the guidelines and treatment protocols that will help successfully prevent and manage dental decay in this population. I will discuss silver diamine fluoride; break down some of the common misconceptions surrounding its use and demonstrate how you can improve your standard operative/restorative treatment protocol by incorporating SDF into the routine hygiene appointment, whenever clinically appropriate. If you believe SDF is only for pediatric and geriatric patients, this webinar will change your approach. Other treatment options like fluoride varnish and sealants will also be covered. I will break down when and how each treatment should be used for best patient outcomes based on evidence.

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The Power of Intelligence: How Technology and AI are Creating Possibilities for Dentistry and for Patients Presenter: Dr. Amreesh Khanna and Dr. Gary DeWood CE Supporter: Cellerant Release Date: 10/11/23 Expiration Date: 10/11/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The advancement of technology, innovation and AI is moving at a rapid pace inside Dentistry and in our every day world with advents like Chat GPT!? How do we understand how to use and incorporate these new technologies effectively into our day-to-day clinical workflows allowing Dental teams to drive precision care in ways never possible before!? AI in clinical support is more than just x-ray solutions, we will review existing and new technologies out there and present a new solution that enables a total health approach to new patient and recall examinations, leveraging the power of technology, automation and AI to drive precision care real-time with your patients!? In this CE webinar, learn how to empower dental teams to deliver an elevated patient experience through communicating a wellness profile and full transparency with patients.? Drive relationship building with your patient, increase lifetime value to your practice and accelerated case acceptance with a technology that ensures all opportunities of care are uncovered on patients everyday!

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Back to Basics: Everything You STILL Need to Know About the Use of Nitrous Oxide in the Practice of Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/10/23 Expiration Date: 10/10/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE Webinar will provide the necessary fundamentals, thus ensuring that the best practice methods are being followed in the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry.

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Simplifying Our Armamentarium Presenter: Dr. Neville Hatfield CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 10/5/23 Expiration Date: 10/5/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The options for direct and indirect restorations from materials to methods seem endless. This CE webinar will examine the plethora of products on the current market and focus on the tried and true ones that perform consistently at or above clinical standards. Keeping a manageable armamentarium in an operatory improves efficiency, streamlines inventory control and simplifies the restorative process.

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Prevention is Profitable Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/4/23 Expiration Date: 10/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This fun and interactive CE webinar is designed to empower and reinvigorate dental professionals with concepts and practices of teaching the oral-systemic link they can implement immediately. They will leave with the ability to leverage their mid-level health care role, embrace an important extension of their professional influence, and add life-saving value to each patient they see. After this CE webinar, the attendee will know that prevention can be profitable.

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I Can See Clearly Now: Soft Tissue Retraction Options Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/3/23 Expiration Date: 10/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s been said that “the tissue is the issue,” and we all know that can be true! In the restorative world, contamination from soft tissue in the oral environment can cause havoc mid-procedure. There are a myriad of materials and tools available for retraction of the soft tissue - and it’s ok to mix and match to optimize patient outcomes. This CE webinar will review options for tissue management, both of the physical and chemical varieties to assist in maintaining a dry restorative field in many of our day-to-day procedures.

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Fiber Reinforced Composites - Their Place in Everyday Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/2/23 Expiration Date: 10/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Supported with decades of research, this CE webinar dives into the enhanced value of short fiber-reinforced resin composites. What are they? These are composites, that have glass fibers placed in a variety of orientations and lengths to enhance the physical properties in load bearing areas. Do they replace your everyday composites and the answer is NO! What they do bring to the table are ways to enhance your restorations (especially endodontically treated teeth) and help reduce the risks of cracks and crack propagation.

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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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Cultivating Brand Ambassadors: Your Path to Practice Excellence Presenter: Ella Mullokandova, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 9/27/23 Expiration Date: 9/27/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today's fiercely competitive market, gain invaluable insights on how to not only survive but thrive. Discover the art of attracting, retaining, and cultivating brand ambassadors for your practice, enabling you to stand out and dominate your competition. Elevate your practice's trajectory by focusing on leadership skills that empower your team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experience and unlock the potential for organic practice growth. Enroll in this CE webinar to master the strategies that will elevate your practice to the forefront of the industry!

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Efficient Same Day Zirconia Workflows: From Prep to Design to Seat Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Ford CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 9/27/23 Expiration Date: 9/27/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Zirconia blocks are amazing block for the CAD CAM systems, as the combination creates dynamite clinical results in as little as one patient visit. Zirconia has amazing strength allowing for minimal prep reduction as well as multiple layers which gives the final restoration optimal esthetics. Zirconia also gives the clinician the opportunity to cement or bond the restoration in place depending on different clinical scenarios.

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To Probe, or Not to Probe - Implant Maintenance Demystified Presenter: Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, RDA CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/26/23 Expiration Date: 9/26/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Millions of patients have successfully been treated with dental implants but why is there still so much confusion - to probe, or not to probe? There are many significant differences between a natural tooth and a dental implant that must be considered. This CE webinar will review these differences and discuss the related required protocols for maintenance while demystifying the probe vs no probe dilemma.

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Digital Workflow and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: A Perfect Way to Create New Smiles Presenter: Dr. Donna Stenberg and Dr. Lois Duerst CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 9/25/23 Expiration Date: 9/25/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Advancements in technologies and software can now help simplify workflows between specialists in the areas of alignment and restorative dentistry. In this CE webinar, please join both Dr. Donna Stenburg and Dr. Lois Duerst as they share their collaboration experience on treating mutual patients with clear tray aligners and composite restorations using digital treatment software.

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Five Ways to Enhance Your Pediatric Care Presenter: Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/20/23 Expiration Date: 9/20/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Overcoming the challenges of pediatric dentistry requires a special skill set and a unique approach. In this CE webinar, board certified pediatric dentist and gifted storyteller Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer will impart five essential success tips for pediatric dentistry that she has cultivated in her 10-plus years of clinical practice. As Dr. Frazer says, "There are things that took me years to learn as a pediatric dentist, and I would have been so much better off knowing these things from day one.” This webinar serves as a resource for clinicians seeking to advance their pediatric dentistry skills and provide the highest level of care to their youngest patients. It will offer practical and actionable guidance that you can implement into your clinical practice. Attendees can expect to gain knowledge on optimizing product choices and techniques, enhancing bedside manner, prioritizing self-care, addressing parental concerns, and utilizing "smart"/bioactive products to support oral development while avoiding burnout.

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The Missing pHuzzle Piece Presenter: Sarah Eller, RDH, IPDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/19/23 Expiration Date: 9/19/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will • Learn about pH and its effects on the oral environment • Understand the importance of a healthy salivary buffering capacity • Identify oral conditions and their likelihood to present in certain pH environments • Recognize products that remineralize decalcified tooth enamel & how to implement them into a clinical workflow

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Faster, Better, More Profitable: Bulk Fill Composite is the Way! Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 9/18/23 Expiration Date: 9/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Practice costs grow year by year, however reimbursement rates stay flat. In order to remain as profitable, we face only once option...to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This CE webinar will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures - direct posterior composites!

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Treating Between the Lines: Understanding Rx and Illicit Drug Abuse Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/14/23 Expiration Date: 9/14/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Substance abuse is at an all-time “high” in this country with an estimated 1 out of every 10 Americans addicted to prescription or illicit drugs. As dental professionals, we must awaken to the reality that many of our patients have substance-use disorders and that our examination findings of advanced caries, severe hyposalivation, and poor plaque control are often the effects of depressant, stimulant, and opioid abuse. In this CE webinar, learn how to recognize the clues of substance abuse from a routine dental examination, discuss your concerns and suspicions with patients, develop and deliver safe and effective dental treatment, and manage pain with non-opioid medications. *Note: Course content does not include marijuana

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Laser-Assisted Functional and Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Elevated Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Rohde CE Supporter: Convergent Dental Release Date: 9/13/23 Expiration Date: 9/13/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This comprehensive CE webinar is designed to empower dental professionals with the latest crown lengthening techniques, leveraging the precision cutting and predictable, rapid healing of the 9.3µm CO2 all-tissue laser. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles, techniques, and applications of minimally invasive crown lengthening for both functional and esthetic cases.

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Inclusive Dentistry: Building a Team and Practice for Neurodiversity Presenter: Dr. Jacob Dent CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/7/23 Expiration Date: 9/7/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentistry is not just about teeth. It is about the person and their environment that can make or break the experience of a patient at the dentist. Neurodivergent patients struggle with “traditional” dental visits in different ways and for different reasons that are unique to them. This CE webinar will help build a better understanding of how each dental team member and the design of the office can positively impact a patient’s oral health by creating an Inclusive Dental team and practice.

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Elevate Your Implant Dentistry with Digital Technology Presenter: Dr. Heath Brantley CE Supporter: Convergent Dental Release Date: 9/6/23 Expiration Date: 9/6/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Digital technology allows us to elevate our techniques for placing, uncovering, and restoring implants. This CE webinar will review implant treatment planning and delivery using multiple tools, including intraoral scanners, CBCT, and the 9.3 µm CO2 laser. You will learn how different technology allows you to improve efficiency, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.

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Injection Molding: Incorporating Innovative Concepts for Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry in Clinical Practice Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/5/23 Expiration Date: 9/5/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This fast paced CE webinar will introduce clinicians to injection molding techniques and applications. Emphasis will be placed on how to prepare for clinical cases using the injection molding method. Materials and armamentarium that lend themselves to injection molding will be explored. Proper bonding, placement and finishing techniques will be discussed and practiced.

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Erasing the Gap: Challenges of Patient Acceptance in Periodontal Treatment Plans Presenter: Dr. Samuel Low CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare Release Date: 8/31/23 Expiration Date: 8/31/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Welcome to a CE webinar designed for dentists and dental hygienists committed to enhancing their patient communication skills and increasing acceptance rates of periodontal treatment plans. In this webinar, you will delve into the most significant challenges faced by practitioners and their hygiene team in convincingly proposing both non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment plans to their patients. You will explore various methods to bridge this gap between practitioners and patients, such as improved communication through verbal cues and visual aids; utilizing technology to increase patient education, offering financial support through possible 3rd party plans and alternative payment options, reducing patient anxiety by providing supportive care and a calming environment during visits, and considering cultural and language barriers.

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Soft Tissue Control for Impressions, Digital Scanning, and Delivery of Bonded Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/30/23 Expiration Date: 8/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Proper soft tissue control and isolation is critical to many aspects of dentistry. Hard work and skill at creating or delivering an ideal restoration can all be negated if the soft tissue/fluid control is not ideal. There are many techniques, technologies, and techniques that can assist with this most critical aspect of dentistry. This CE webinar is designed to review many different helpful tools for the clinician to have more ideal outcomes.

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From Core to Crown: Simplified Techniques for Perfect Provisional Restorations Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 8/29/23 Expiration Date: 8/29/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how and why the use of modern dental material technology can make a positive impact on the final restoration, regardless of your technique. It will provide dentists and teams with the steps needed to care for patients’ indirect restorative needs. Traditional techniques using modern materials and tips will be discussed.

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Digital Implantology: Advancements and New Techniques Presenter: Dr. Isaac Tawil CE Supporter: Shining 3D Release Date: 8/28/23 Expiration Date: 8/28/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

New technology is constantly emerging while adaptation and application may be difficult. This CE webinar will discuss many of the advancements and touch on new techniques to help provide insights into your journey through digital implantology included intra oral scanning, facial scanning, desktop scanning, CBCT and more. These tools allow the clinician to create a comprehensive plan for prostheticly driven freehanded or guided approach to implant placement.

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Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal World Presenter: Heather Rogers, BSDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/24/23 Expiration Date: 8/24/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This CE webinar will discuss your possible liabilities in the treatment of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll discuss how to make common sense decisions on a topic that may prove to be very challenging in the future. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

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Bioactive Crown Cementation Presenter: Dr. Les Rykiss CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 8/23/23 Expiration Date: 8/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

True bioactivity in relation to cementation in today’s dentistry is incredibly advantageous. It allows the dentist to have comfort in the knowledge that the crown margin will not be the weak link in cementation. Bioactivity enhances the stability of the restoration by forming hydroxyapatite crystals at the restorative margin, minimizing the chance of microleakage and decreasing the risk of sensitivity. This CE webinar will examine the characteristics of bioactive cements and indications for its usage.

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Mastering Pain Management in Dentistry: Advanced Techniques for Optimal Patient Comfort Presenter: Dr. Dilip Dudhat CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 8/22/23 Expiration Date: 8/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join renowned dentist and pain management expert, Dr. Dilip Dudhat, in this highly anticipated CE webinar as he shares his extensive knowledge and practical insights on pain management techniques in dentistry – experiences from his All-on-X cases, Dis-impactions, LANAP procedures, etc. Designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills and provide optimal patient comfort, this CE webinar will delve into the latest advancements in pain management, covering a range of topics from local anesthesia to post-operative pain control. During this engaging session, Dr. Dudhat will explore evidence-based strategies for pain assessment, effective local anesthetic administration techniques, and the use of adjunctive pain control measures. Drawing on his vast clinical experience of 25+ years and 30+ offices in the Greater Philadelphia region, he will discuss innovative approaches to mitigate patient discomfort during dental procedures, including techniques for achieving profound anesthesia and minimizing injection pain.

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