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NSK America
Digitally Guided Full Arches and Effortless Precision to Deliver Predictable Outcomes
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VOCO America
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)

Bonding to Primary Teeth: Why It’s Harder and How to Make It Work
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Cormack
Sponsor: Bisco
Thu  4/23/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/23/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Bonding procedures that perform reliably in permanent teeth can be less predictable when applied to primary teeth. Many clinicians experience frustrations such as early sealant loss, marginal breakdown of pediatric restorations, and bonding failures that seem difficult to explain. Differences in enamel structure, dentin composition, and the clinical conditions commonly encountered in pediatric dentistry create unique challenges for achieving durable adhesion. As a result, clinicians often face issues such as reduced sealant retention, restoration failure, and sensitivity to moisture contamination during pediatric bonding procedures. This CE webinar examines the structural and chemical differences between primary and permanent teeth and how those differences influence adhesive performance. Participants will review the science behind enamel etching, dentin bonding, and hybrid layer formation in primary teeth, along with practical strategies to improve bond reliability in everyday pediatric practice. The webinar will also explore common causes of bonding failure and practical techniques that help clinicians achieve more consistent outcomes. Real-world protocols will be discussed for managing moisture contamination, optimizing etch patterns, and selecting adhesive materials that support reliable bonding in young patients. Attendees will gain practical insights that can improve restoration longevity, enhance sealant retention, and reduce clinical frustration when bonding to primary teeth.


The Top Ergonomic Mistakes in Dentistry and How to Fix Them
Presenter: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Tue  4/28/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/28/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Musculoskeletal pain is nearly universal in dentistry but it doesn’t have to be. In this CE webinar, we’ll break down the top ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make every day, including forward head posture, shoulder strain, twisting, reaching, and poor patient positioning. During this CE webinar, you’ll learn how operatory layout and equipment design can either contribute to these patterns or dramatically reduce them. Through real clinical examples, we’ll explore how proper chair positioning, delivery setup, lighting alignment, and movement strategies can support neutral posture and long-term career longevity.


The Silver Lining: Simplifying DSO Dental Unit Waterline Workflow
Presenter: Angela Simmons
Sponsor: Solmetex
Wed  4/29/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  4/29/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Inconsistent dental waterline management across multiple practice locations poses a significant risk to compliance and production. This CE webinar provides Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) with a roadmap to unify their protocols using a simple and cohesive solution that will become the standard for successful multi-practice waterline safety. Reduce manual steps and complex maintenance with silver-ion technology that supports a streamlined, compatible product suite that saves time and guarantees reliable results.


Keys to Master Anterior Composites
Presenter: Dr. Luana Oliveira-Haas
Sponsor: Ivoclar
Wed  5/6/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  5/6/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Enhancing or restoring a smile with direct composite resins can be challenging. This CE webinar has been specially designed to present the most up-to-date protocols for direct anterior composite restorations employing simplified techniques to ensure consistent and predictable outcomes. You will gain insight into injectable composite, layered composite techniques for composite veneers and Class IV, the use of diagnostic mock-ups, and effective finishing and polishing techniques. You will understand how to incorporate long-lasting and tooth-like direct composite to your daily practice as a reliable alternative to ceramic while practicing minimally invasive dentistry.


Caries and Hypersensitivity Solutions: Navigating CDT Codes with Confidence
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS
Sponsor: VOCO America
Thu  5/7/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  5/7/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental hygienists play a vital role in delivering preventive oral health care. In recent years, the number of CDT procedure codes related to preventive procedures and products has expanded significantly. Many hygienists may not be fully aware of ADA’s Current Dental Terminology (CDT) descriptors, which outline the rationale and mechanisms of action for these products. As more patients express concerns about fluoride use in caries management, they are turning to hygienists for alternative recommendations to protect against decay. Which products should you choose, and which CDT procedure codes apply? Similarly, hypersensitivity complaints are on the rise. Patients often report, “My teeth are sensitive when you touch them.” What products can you recommend chairside? Which can be sent home? And how do you document the appropriate CDT procedure code? This CE webinar also introduces ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes that will support the medical necessity of preventive and therapeutic procedures. With insurance carriers starting to require these diagnostic codes on the updated 2024 Dental Claim form (Box 34a), understanding how to integrate them into documentation is essential for accurate claim submission and compliance.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






The Injection Molding Technique: Achieving Predictable, Aesthetic Composite Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Seibert
Sponsor: GC America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar will guide clinicians through a modern, evidence-based approach to creating beautiful composite veneers using the injection molding technique. Participants will learn how to integrate digital smile design into their workflow to plan esthetic outcomes with intention and accuracy. The webinar will cover case selection, template fabrication, material handling, and step-by-step clinical execution to ensure highly esthetic, minimally invasive results. Dr. Melissa Seibert will also discuss the evolving category of injectable composites - clarifying their indications, advantages, and limitations - to help clinicians make confident material and technique choices that elevate their esthetic dentistry.







Improving Esthetics of Direct Resin Posterior Restorations with a Single Shade Composite that Blends Naturally
Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman
Sponsor: DMG America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Direct resin posterior restorations can be challenging to blend with the surrounding tooth structure for several reasons ranging from discoloration of underlying tooth structure that can result when replacing an old amalgam that stained the dentin, teeth discolored due to tetracycline or other things related to when the tooth developed, tooth shades that do not fit standard Vita shades, to enamel and dentin that varies in shade on the tooth. Luckily, advances in restorative composite materials have allowed development of single shade resin materials for direct restorations, offering a simpler process using fewer materials to achieve excellent aesthetics that blends with the surrounding tooth. In this CE webinar, the benefits of using a universal shade composite to simplify direct resin restorations for use for Class I and II restorations, Class V restorations and core buildups will be discussed.







Universal Simplicity: Mastering Anterior and Posterior Restorations with Universal Composites
Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Discover how universal composites are transforming restorative dentistry with true versatility across anterior and posterior applications. This one-hour CE webinar explores the material science behind universal composites and how innovations in filler technology, polymerization shrinkage management, and shade matching are enabling clinicians to achieve predictable results in diverse clinical scenarios. Through case presentations and practical insights, you'll learn techniques and protocols for optimizing shade selection, placement, and finishing while simplifying your material selection. Whether you're restoring front teeth or molars, walk away with strategies to enhance workflow efficiency across your entire restorative practice without compromising clinical excellence.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH
Hygiene has always been viewed as important in dentistry—but what if it’s actually the most underutilized growth engine in the entire practice and the key to elevating the overall patient experience? On today’s episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to optimize the hygiene department and how that shows up in a dentist’s day-to-day life when it’s done right. Because when hygiene is empowered to do more, patients don’t just feel “cleaned”—they feel educated, cared for, and connected to the practice. Our guest is Tiffany Wuebben, RDH and Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Part of the strategy of a successful practice, as our guest points out, is to get the patient to become part of the conversation. This of course helps with case acceptance and patient satisfaction. We'll be talking about the importance of cusp protection in our restorations and why it's so important to consider a crown versus composite restorative. We'll also discuss how the standardization of dental materials within a given practice helps improve efficiency and productivity.
Dr. Derse is a mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA and has lectured internationally on cosmetics, restorative dentistry, aligner therapy, and case presentation and acceptance.

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.

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11/1/21 – 10/31/2025 Provider #217544

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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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