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COLTENE
Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice
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VOCO America
Endodontically Treated Teeth in the Esthetic Zone
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GC America
Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Diabetes by the Numbers
Presenter: Jamie Collins, RDH-EA
Sponsor: Philips Oral Healthcare
Tue  10/8/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/8/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Thirty-three million Americans are afflicted by Diabetes Mellitus, with 7.2 million cases undiagnosed. With the increasing diabetes epidemic, it is estimated that by the year 2050 one in three Americans will be diabetic in their lifetime. Diabetic patients are 2-3 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-diabetics. With 80% of diabetics residing in the middle and lower socioeconomic American society, dental clinicians have the ability to make a difference in the life of these individuals. In 2020 there have been new CDT codes implemented to aid dental care workers to identify and help manage the oral systemic link of diabetes. This CE webinar will help identify the types, causes and treatments to provide the best care possible.


From Standard to Stellar: Elevating Dental Care
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  10/9/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/9/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
There is more to dentistry than cleaning teeth and filling cavities. Even the general public is aware the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Is the standard of care we learned in school enough? Staying up to date with the latest innovations can be a challenge for healthcare providers who must prioritize both the quality of care provided to their patients and their own well-being. In this CE webinar, participants will assess new technologies to enhance clinical care and optimize outcomes. Learn how to explain the advantages of these new innovations to both patients and team members, resulting in greater buy-in and implementation in the practice.


Overcoming Digital Challenges with Optimal Material Choices
Presenter: Dr. Jeff Horowitz
Sponsor: VOCO America
Thu  10/10/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/10/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In this CE webinar, participants will be guided through current digital workflows where critical decisions must be made. Analog versus scanned impressions, milling versus printing, and finally materials choices that can enhance outcomes will be discussed. Participants should leave this webinar with a more complete understanding of the decisions necessary for most restorative applications, along with an understanding of some of the materials that will optimize the end result.


Guided Implants from Pilot to Prosthetics
Presenter: Dr. Steven Vorholt
Sponsor: ACTEON
Mon  10/14/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/14/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to utilize software for guided implant placement effectively. From the initial pilot drilling to the final prosthetic restoration, Dr. Vorholt will cover the essential steps and considerations in using digital tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Whether you are new to guided implantology or looking to refine your skills, this webinar will provide valuable insights into integrating advanced technology into your practice.


Top OSHA and Infection Control Violations of 2023-2024
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter
Sponsor: Compliance Training Partners
Tue  10/15/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/15/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This one hour CE webinar is presented by Karson L. Carpenter, president of Compliance Training Partners, and will review top OSHA and infection control violations seen over the past year. The webinar will allow participants to see areas in which they may be vulnerable to citation and fine and provide practical solutions for preventing them. Participants will receive access to a detailed compliance audit application that will allow them to evaluate their facility and formulate a plan for achieving full compliance.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Guide It: Clinical Approaches to Integrating CT Guided Implant Surgery in Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Hallas
Sponsor: DMG America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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With the ever-changing face of dentistry, the standard of care for the replacement of missing teeth involves the use of dental implants. Integrating implants into your practice is essential to staying up to date with the latest treatment options for patients. The purpose of this clinically focused CE webinar is to provide the dentist with the fundamental knowledge and confidence to utilize CT guided surgical implant dentistry in your office.







The Oral Cavity Under Acid Attack - 2022 Update
Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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As a dentist, personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, Dr. Geissberger brings a unique perspective to the subjects of caries, diet and the oral environment. Through this enlightening CE webinar, Dr. Geissberger will discuss various disease conditions that plaque the entire dental population, and identify several at risk populations. The importance of oral pH will be discussed and strategies for altering an unfavorable oral environment will be outlined. Additionally, the dental team will learn progressive strategies to help their patients achieve oral balance and curb their disease processes. Nutrition and diet control will be discussed extensively.







Streamlining the Everyday Dentistry to Make Way for Success Every Day
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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It seems as if it has never been more difficult to practice dentistry. Costs are up, reimbursements are down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. It is so important, now more than ever, that we work efficiently. This CE webinar will review strategies to increase our efficiency in both direct restorative dentistry in order to keep costs down with out sacrificing quality.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS
Too often, clinical dental hygienists have a limited view of their role as, what our guest calls, inflammatory disease prevention specialists. While this is the crux of what hygienists do, patient care goes well beyond. Today we'll be talking about the oral-systemic link and how hygienists can leverage this to add life-saving value to each patient they see and improve the profitability of their practice. Our guest is Alicia Murria, a quality care enthusiast, technology integration specialist, and productivity coach. She has devoted her career to empowering professionals to provide high quality services utilizing the dental hygiene scope of practice as standard for care.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing tooth replacement using minimally invasive adhesive bridges. Our guest is Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, who has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE” between 2006-2011 by Dentistry Today. He is the director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and past course director of the “University of Southern California’s Esthetic Dentistry Continuum” from 2004-2009. He has been in full time private practice in the Studio District of Los Angeles for 20 years.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: LD Coaching
To tell us the importance of having preventative protocol in a dental practice and all the nuances around building the optimal caries prevention toolbox are our guests today, Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt. They are both RDHs with over 15 years of hygiene experience. They are co-founders of L’Diamante Dental Coaching, helping hygienists gain confidence and shine in their careers.

Today's Webinar(s)
Diabetes by the Numbers
7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT
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