Welcome to Southern Alameda County Dental Society Online Learning!
 
Featured Training
COLTENE
Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice
Featured Training
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)

Empowering Hygienists to be Healthy, Informed, and Efficient
Presenter: Brittany Gordon, RDH
Sponsor: COLTENE
Tue  7/8/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  7/8/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
More and more dental offices are booked months in advance and are operating with a limited staff. Dentists expect hygienists to deliver thorough cleanings but with less time allotted for each procedure. I would like to discuss ways to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. The demands of life make it challenging to keep up with new and innovative technology. I would like to cover the latest technological advancements and products that could lead to better patient outcomes. Finally, I want to address personal health and wellness, which is essential for career longevity. In addition to exploring in-office and home yoga techniques, I would like to conduct a deep dive into anatomy, helping hygienists understand why their bodies hurt and exploring natural options to help them feel their best and perform at their highest level. After the CE webinar you can expect to offer new, highly sought-after services that help keep dental patients from escaping your practice.


The Top 3 Infection Control Mistakes You (Probably) Don’t Know You’re Making
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Wed  7/9/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  7/9/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This compelling CE webinar highlights the top three infection control missteps that occur in dental settings, often without detection. Infection prevention is essential for safe and high-quality dental care, yet many practices may be unknowingly falling short. Explore the causes and consequences of poor waterline maintenance, improper sterilization practices, and incomplete documentation. Through real-world examples and practical tips, attendees will learn how to close these gaps and implement solutions, including digital alternatives, that enhance compliance and efficiency. This webinar empowers dental professionals to raise their infection prevention game with actionable next steps to provide meaningful improvements.


The Digital Aesthetic and Implant Practice of the Future
Presenter: Dr. J.B. White
Sponsor: Shining 3D
Thu  7/10/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  7/10/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This one-hour CE webinar will focus on utilizing modern technology to treat a variety of clinical scenarios. The diagnosis and treatment planning will involve facial and intra-oral scanning, digital photography, 3D printed models and CBCT. The digital avatars will be uploaded into the lab design software to help communicate hard and soft tissue position relative to the patients face, and ideal tooth position will be established. The case studies will be presented in a step-by-step process so attendees will be able to visualize the process and repeat it in their own practice.


Restorative Materials and Protocols That Transform Clinical Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos
Sponsor: VOCO America
Mon  7/14/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  7/14/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
The success rate of dental restorations varies significantly depending on the restorative material used, and the protocols the clinician employs given the clinical situation. This CE webinar is designed to provide dentists with crucial insights into the most commonly used direct and indirect restorative materials in daily practice and how clinician’s strategies and protocols in using these materials impact the success rate of dental procedures, improving both efficiency and outcomes.


Dental Implants – Parts, Pieces, Chemistry, and Compatibility
Presenter: Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS
Sponsor: VOCO America
Wed  7/16/25    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  7/16/25    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
We are 40 years since Professor Branemark introduced his research on osseointegration to the dental community. Dental Implants provide our patients with successful long-term restorative solutions for function, comfort, and aesthetics. Today, Dental Hygienists are seeing more patients with dental implants. Implant manufacturers have introduced new implant designs, surfaces, and surface chemistry that affect biocompatibility and maintenance protocols. There are concerns about what materials we use to reduce peri-implant inflammation, may negatively affect the implant surface's biocompatibility and the implant’s long-term success. This CE webinar will review dental implant component materials and design and the biological compatibility of commonly used instruments, technology, and therapeutic materials.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






My Gums Only Bleed When You Poke Me: Helping Patients Take Control of Their Health
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH
Sponsor: GC America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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All too often, clinicians are stuck in the same sound loop when trying to help our patients take ownership of their disease. And yet, they come back with the same issues appointment after appointment. However, by empowering patients to take control, we can see a significant positive shift in their health management. In this CE webinar, attendees will delve into the common barriers that hinder patient collaboration and discover practical strategies to overcome these challenges. They will also learn how to implement co-diagnosis, enabling patients to actively participate in their own assessment and treatment planning. By integrating these approaches, healthcare providers can enhance patient compliance and outcomes. Understanding the patient's perspective and motivations will lead to more effective communication, greater patient satisfaction, and a more personalized approach to care.







Adhesive Dentistry: How to Do It and When to Glue It
Presenter: Dr. Alex Vasserman
Sponsor: Bisco
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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In this one-hour CE webinar, students will understand the intricacies of adhesive dentistry, focusing specifically on protocols tailored for the optimal bonding of zirconia and eMax materials. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the principles underlying predictable adhesive dentistry. They will be able to identify the specific challenges and considerations associated with bonding zirconia and eMax, gaining insights into material properties, surface treatments, and adhesive techniques. Additionally, students will become more familiar with the latest advancements and best practices in adhesive dentistry, including adhesive selection, surface preparation, and bonding protocols. Armed with this knowledge, participants will be empowered to implement techniques that ensure durable and aesthetically pleasing restorations, elevating their clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.







Welcome to the New World of Geriatric Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Terry Grant
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar will review diagnosis, prevention, management, treatment and clinical concerns for providing oral health care to the medically and mentally compromised adult individuals.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Lauren Rainey
Today we'll be discussing why tissue retraction is so important in achieving the ideal impression, what our options are and how to think critically about our restorative field and keeping it dry! Our guest is Dr. Lauren Rainey, who owns and operates her own clinical practice. She currently teaches direct restorative techniques to dentists in the US & Canada.

Series: DMG America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Irene Iancu, BSc, RRDH, CTDP, OM
We've all seen the white spot lesions on our patients teeth. By any measure, they're not particularly aesthetic and most patients would love them to disappear. So why is it that for a large majority of patients that are actually visiting their dentist regularly, these lesions persist and essentially detract from their smile. The only logical answer I can come up with is that many dentists are not utilizing something called resin infiltration. It's a simple procedure that is remarkably effective in essentially making white spot lesions disappear. To tell us all about it is our guest Irene Iancu. Irene is a Canadian RRDH and entrepreneur with experience in various specialties like Pediatrics, Orthodontics, and Periodontics, she has combined all these elements in her start-up dental practice in Toronto, Toothlife Studio. Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, host of the Tooth or Dare podcast and creates educational content on all social platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene.

Series: COLTENE CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Christopher Pescatore
One of the most valuable steps a new dentist can take is finding a mentor—someone who’s been in the field for 25 years or more and has learned through experience, including their own mistakes. A mentor offers the chance to see what lies ahead, helping you avoid getting caught up in the moment and make well-thought-out decisions about the kind of practice you want to build and the investments you’ll need to make. Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Chris Pescatore, a general dentist with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in digital dentistry since the early ’90s and has seen it all when it comes to creating aesthetic restorations. As you listen to Dr. Pescatore’s insights, we hope you gain invaluable advice to help guide you as you embark on your own dental career.

Featured CE
Behavior Management for the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Advancements in Pulpal Therapy for Primary Dentition
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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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