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

GBT meets GPT: AI for Dental Hygiene
Presenter: Dr. Peter Fritz
Sponsor: EMS Dental
Mon  4/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  4/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar introduces dental professionals to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its practical applications in patient care. Participants will explore how AI technologies are transforming diagnostics, documentation, and patient education in the dental operatory. Using a five-domain framework, the course examines how AI intersects with the full scope of dental practice: diagnostic, predictive, operational, professional/regulatory, and compassionate AI. Participants will discover how tools like GPT and GBT each deliver meaningful platform value and experience value, enhancing capability and quality across clinical workflows. Through real-world examples and practice-relevant case studies, this course will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to embrace the future of dental care.


Staying Alive: Bioactive Advances in Pulp Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Walsh
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  4/8/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  4/8/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Staying Alive: Bioactive Advances in Pulp Therapy highlights modern, evidence-based strategies for preserving pulp vitality. This CE webinar explores how bioactive materials support healing and regeneration of the dentin–pulp complex, with practical insight into indications, techniques, and material selection for vital pulp therapy. Designed for all clinicians, it connects science to everyday clinical decision-making.


Traditional vs. Custom Attachments: Improving Predictability in Clear Aligner Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Clayton Myers
Sponsor: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Thu  4/9/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/9/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Attachments play a critical role in aligner biomechanics, yet the method used to create and deliver attachments can significantly influence clinical efficiency, predictability, and esthetic outcomes. This CE webinar explores the differences between traditional attachment creation methods and custom attachment systems delivered via pre-fabricated trays. Participants will examine common challenges associated with conventional attachment workflows—such as technique sensitivity, variability in attachment shape, excess composite cleanup, and inconsistent engagement—and compare them with newer custom approaches designed to improve consistency and streamline clinical procedures. Practical considerations related to treatment planning, attachment placement, and bonding best practices will be discussed to help clinicians make informed decisions when selecting an attachment strategy for aligner therapy.


Chairside Challenges, Lifelong Smiles: Dental Care for the Aging Adult
Presenter: Sonya Dunbar, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
Tue  4/14/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/14/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Oral health for older adults is an increasingly significant challenge in dentistry today. As people age, their risk of developing caries, periodontal disease, and other oral health complications rises. This heightened risk is often exacerbated by systemic health conditions, polypharmacy, and decreased dexterity, which can impact daily hygiene practices. Unlike younger populations, older adults face unique barriers, including complex medical histories, cognitive decline, and notable changes in insurance coverage after retirement. These factors not only affect their access to dental care but also influence how treatments must be planned and delivered. This evidence-based CE webinar equips dental professionals with practical strategies to enhance the quality of care for older adults in dental office settings. Participants will learn to identify the specific caries risk factors associated with aging patients, apply preventive and minimally invasive management strategies, and adjust treatment protocols for medically fragile individuals. The webinar will also address the impact of changing insurance structures after retirement on access to care, as well as how dental teams can navigate these challenges to provide effective and patient-centered outcomes.


Burnout to Balance: A Practical Guide for Dental Professionals
Presenter: Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, M.Ed
Sponsor: Microcopy
Thu  4/16/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/16/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Burnout is more than just feeling tired — it’s a serious occupational phenomenon affecting dental professionals at every level. From packed schedules and patient anxiety to perfectionism and lack of autonomy, dentistry is especially vulnerable to chronic stress. This CE webinar helps participants recognize the early signs of burnout, understand the factors that contribute to it, and learn practical, sustainable tools to prevent or recover from burnout — individually and as a team.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Precision and Planning: What Implantology Can Learn from Aviation
Presenter: Dr. Rene Ghotanian
Sponsor: Air Techniques
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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On the surface, you might wonder what dentistry and aviation have in common. Dr. Rene Ghotanian, who is both an implantologist and certified pilot, will take you from pre-flight checklists to successful case outcomes which demonstrate how these fields share parallels in rigorous safety protocols, advanced technological adoption for precision and improved patient outcomes, and a focus on continuous innovation to enhance patient experience and treatment effectiveness.







Efficient Digital Dentures
Presenter: Dr. Russell Schafer
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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More dentures are being made through digital processes as dentists try to bring this service in office to lower their lab bill and labs try to speed up their production flows. Also resins and printers have been continually improving so that patients get a better prosthetic. Dr. Russell Schafer has been fabricating digital dentures in his office since 2018 using a variety of 3d printers and resins. Despite this, he still works closely with a CDT for many cases. In this CE webinar, Dr. Schafer will go through how he decides when to make 3d printed denture in house vs when to send it to a lab to design vs when to send it to a conventional denture lab. Also we will discuss efficient methods for taking denture records to minimize the number of appointments needed to deliver well fitting dentures. Finally, we will discuss different types of dentures and methods of manufacturing 3d printed dentures.







“Suction Tips” for the Dental Team
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
Sponsor: Air Techniques
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar will cover the importance of optimal suction in the dental operatory to improve performance and productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance air quality for both dental personnel and patients. Topics include the utility room components such as central vacuum, compressor, and amalgam separator, as well as product selection considerations and basic equipment maintenance.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: Bisco CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Scott Coleman
In this episode, we’ll explore evidence-based strategies for pulp protection, discuss when and how to use liners, and break down adhesive dentistry protocols that can significantly reduce the risk of post-op sensitivity. Joining us is Dr. Scott Coleman, a general dentist who has practiced in Houston, Texas, for over 40 years. A graduate of the University of Texas Dental School, Dr. Coleman is a respected key opinion leader, sought-after speaker, and past president of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Lauren Rainey and Dr. Mauricio Watanabe
Today we’ll explore why direct composite procedures are quickly becoming a preferred alternative to traditional indirect restorations—and how you can use hybrid techniques like deep margin elevation and model-based composite crowns to deliver exceptional results without prepping away valuable tooth structure or sending cases to the lab. Joining us are two experienced clinicians, Dr Lauren Rainey and Dr Mauricio Watanabe. They will share how the use of highly filled nanocomposite materials in their techniques are transforming the way they restore teeth—and why patients are loving the results.

Series: Premier Dental CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Lundon Albrecht
The reality is, many patients simply can’t afford traditional, lab-fabricated veneers. And without a more affordable option, they do nothing and continue living with a smile they’re not happy with. But now, there’s a solution. With a product called VeneerNow, dentists can offer a beautiful, life-changing makeover that’s easy to do, completed in a single visit, and well within reach for most patients. Dr. Lundon Albrecht shares with us how this easy-to-use veneer system has been a game-changer for his practice.

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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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