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Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Biofilm Management in Modern Periodontal and Peri-Implant Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Ravidà
Sponsor: EMS Dental
Mon  10/19/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/19/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Modern periodontal and peri-implant therapy is increasingly guided by biologically driven, minimally invasive principles aimed at effective biofilm disruption while preserving hard and soft tissues. The integration of piezoelectric instrumentation and air-polishing technologies allows clinicians to tailor biofilm management strategies according to the specific clinical indication. This CE webinar will describe the application of thin piezoelectric instrumentation for minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy. The role of subgingival air polishing in the management of peri-implant mucositis will be discussed, with an emphasis on effective biofilm disruption while preserving implant surface integrity. In more advanced peri-implant disease, supra- and submucosal air-polishing approaches will be illustrated as part of a structured therapeutic protocol. Through clinical cases and protocol-based workflows, the webinar will demonstrate how the appropriate selection and integration of these technologies, guided by biological rationale and disease severity, can enhance precision, tissue preservation, and long-term periodontal and peri-implant stability.


When Orthodontics Meets Aesthetics: Technology Shaping the Future of Cosmetic Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Joseph Vargo and Dr. Stephen Shaw
Sponsor: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Wed  10/21/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/21/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Two colleagues discuss recent advancements in technology-driven approaches to moving and reshaping teeth. Direct-printed clear aligner therapy is being adopted by a growing number of practitioners in both orthodontic and general practice settings. Dr. Vargo, a seasoned orthodontist, shares how printed aligners have influenced his daily treatment decisions and how this category of appliance differs from thermoformed systems currently available. Dr. Shaw, a general dentist of 25 years who recently incorporated printed aligner therapy into his practice, discusses the clinical outcomes he has observed. Together they review how they evaluate which cases carry a high probability of success and how they approach limiting treatment times and revisions. They also address referral relationships between general practice and orthodontics, and a team-based approach to case generation. Dr. Shaw will also cover minimally invasive cosmetic veneer technique using a custom, digitally designed 3D-printed matrix to injection mold chairside composite veneers - a technique he has used for nearly a decade. He will review the current generation of this matrix technology and discuss workflow considerations for no-prep and minimal-prep composite veneers, including factors relevant to clinicians new to the technique.


From Overwhelm to Comfort: Creating Sensory-Friendly Dental Environments
Presenter: Jeannette Diaz-Olivera, DHSc, MPH, RDHAP, FADHA
Sponsor: GUM
Thu  10/22/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/22/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental fear and anxiety are among the most common reasons patients delay or avoid oral healthcare. The dental environment is filled with sensory stimuli, including bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, smells, tastes, and touch sensations that can contribute to distress and discomfort. For individuals who are neurodivergent, have intellectual or developmental disabilities, have experienced trauma, or experience heightened anxiety, sensory processing differences may further impact their ability to tolerate dental treatment. This CE webinar introduces dental professionals to the role of sensory processing in the patient experience. It explores evidence-based sensory adaptations that can reduce anxiety, improve cooperation, and support more positive dental visits. Participants will learn practical, low-cost strategies to create a more sensory-friendly clinical environment and enhance patient-centered care for individuals across the lifespan.


The Sterilization Blind Spot: 10 Common Risks Dental Practices Overlook
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Mon  10/26/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/26/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Is your sterilization process as inspection-ready as you think? In this CE webinar, explore 10 common instrument processing and sterilization risks identified in dental practices and learn practical strategies to address gaps in reprocessing, monitoring, documentation, storage and equipment maintenance - helping your team build safer, more consistent processes and be better prepared when an inspector arrives.


Digital Implant Surgery: How 3D Printing changes the Guided Surgery Workflow
Presenter: Dr. Nitish Surathu and Dr. Neeraj Surathu
Sponsor: Rapid Shape
Tue  10/27/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/27/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar explores how 3D printing is transforming the digital workflow for guided implant surgery, from treatment planning through surgical guide fabrication and implant placement. Participants will learn how to integrate CBCT and intraoral scan data, evaluate implant planning software, and develop predictable treatment plans using digital technology. The webinar will also cover the design, 3D printing, and post-processing of surgical guides and restorations, with a focus on applying guided surgery protocols to improve implant accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Cluster Shading - The Next Generation of Esthetic Restoratives
Presenter: Mr. Gregor Connell
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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The only constant in dental materials is change! Technological and chemical innovations are offering impressive advancements. Today’s conventional composites offer clinicians two options: First, the esthetic traditional layering technique and second, the bulk-fill technique. The former being the choice for most restorations in the anterior smile zone and the latter, often selected for the posterior regions of the mouth. While bulk-fill materials typically are deep-curing, time saving and offer clinical efficiency, they too often lack the esthetic properties required for beautiful esthetically demanding anterior restorations. For this reason, most clinicians have a second composite system in office that is designed to be placed in two-millimeter increments and will sometimes require a variety of shades to meet the esthetic demands. A new next-generation of resin composites is emerging. One that offers you the clinical efficiency of a bulk-fill, with an easy cluster shade-matching protocol and phenomenal esthetics! With outstanding, non-sticky handling and excellent polishability, perhaps now you only need one class of material for all of your restorative needs. At the conclusion of the CE webinar the attendees will have a clearer understanding of the clinical impact that this new chemistry and technology can have on their everyday restorative dentistry. More importantly, the attendees can evaluate if these evolutions may have a place in their own clinical practice.







Socket Preservation: What You Really Need to Know to Service Your Patients
Presenter: Dr. Robert Reti
Sponsor: GC America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Socket Preservation is becoming a standard of care after dental extraction. Preservation of the ridge is important not only for dental implant surgery but for the long term health and well being of both tooth and ridge supported prosthetics. In this CE webinar, we give a high yield review of the technical considerations and graft selections available today. The goal is for the clinician to confidently discuss and integrate this effective and rewarding procedure into their practices.







Clinical Considerations for Cementation of Lithium Disilicate Crowns and Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz
Sponsor: Bisco
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Lithium Disilicate is one of the two most commonly used materials for crowns and veneers. Many dentists know this material as eMax, as eMax is the current market leader is this catagory of material. To ensure proper adhesion and increase the longevity of lithium disilicate restorations careful attention should used to prepare the restoration for delivery as well as proper material selection for bonding and cementing the restoration. This CE webinar will discuss and demonstrate the materials and techniques to improve your efficiency and success with lithium disilicate restorations. This webinar is designed for the education of dentist and dental assistants, as a number of the steps involved are frequently performed by chairside assistants.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Dimple Desai
Crafting beautiful veneers isn’t just about technical skill—it’s about ensuring that every step of the process leads to a result that your patient will love. So, how do we achieve that? Stay tuned as we break down strategies and tips for mastering this process to give every patient a confident, beautiful smile they’ll love! Our guest is Dr. Dimple Desai, founder of Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach, a boutique dental practice dedicated to enhancing patients' smiles. As an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she belongs to a distinguished group of professionals worldwide. Her contributions to dentistry include publications in prestigious dental journals and international speaking engagements, leveraging her expertise to advance the field.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Jeff Horowitz
We'll be talking about the 3D printer itself as well as the materials that go into them. So if you thinking about incorporating 3D printing into your practice stay tuned for a very interesting episode. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz, a seasoned clinician and educator who is passionate about dentists seeing themselves as Oral and Facial Health Care Physicians rather than tooth mechanics.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Mackenzie "Mac" Kelley
In this episode, we're diving into the injection composite technique—a digital workflow that's helping dentists create predictable, lifelike restorations without relying solely on advanced freehand sculpting skills. Dr. Phil Klein sits down with Dr. Mackenzie Kelley, a cosmetic dentist, educator, and adjunct faculty member at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kelly explains why this technique has become one of her go-to solutions for anterior composite dentistry, the clinical steps, the materials she trusts for outstanding esthetic outcomes, and how to determine when the injection composite technique is the right choice versus a traditional freehand approach. If you've been avoiding esthetic anterior composite cases because you don't love hand sculpting, this episode could completely change the way you practice direct restorative cosmetic dentistry.

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