Beyond the Gums: Airway, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease - Part 2 Presenter: LD Coaching Sponsor: VOCO America Thu  10/8/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  10/8/26    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU Reserve Your Seat Now top

Periodontal disease is no longer understood as a condition driven by biofilm alone. Emerging evidence continues to highlight the role of airway dysfunction, altered breathing patterns, and chronic inflammation as contributing risk factors to periodontal breakdown. This two-part CE webinar series explores the airway-inflammation-periodontal connection through a prevention-focused, hygiene-centered lens. Participants will learn how mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing influence the oral microbiome, salivary function, and inflammatory burden, and how these changes present clinically during routine hygiene visits.

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Beyond Shape: Characterization and Texture in Direct Composite Veneers Presenter: Dr. Drew Ballard Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America Mon  10/12/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Mon  10/12/26    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU Reserve Your Seat Now top

Creating a beautiful direct composite veneer is about more than achieving the right shape and shade. The details that ultimately make a restoration feel natural are often found in the final stages: surface texture, characterization, anatomy, light reflection, and the subtle imperfections that allow the dentistry to blend seamlessly with the surrounding dentition. In this CE webinar, Dr. Drew Ballard will share his approach to characterization and texture in direct composite resin veneers, demonstrating how he takes a restoration from simply well-shaped to natural and lifelike.

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Maximizing Dental Suction and Safety: A New Approach to Amalgam Separation Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent Sponsor: Air Techniques Tue  10/13/26    8:30 PM ET    5:30 PM PT Wed  10/14/26    0:30 AM UTC CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU Reserve Your Seat Now top

This one-hour CE webinar introduces a revolutionary, filter-free amalgam separation system designed to operate independently of your central vacuum. Participants will explore how bypassing the central vacuum optimizes aerosol capture and maintains peak suction performance without clogging from prophylaxis paste. The webinar highlights critical infection control advantages, including the reduction of saliva, blood, and contaminated aerosols at the clinical site, and enhances operator visualization and patient comfort. Additionally, attendees will learn how this technology lowers amalgam recycling costs and prevents toxic waste from entering municipal water systems and supports environmental sustainability.

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Innovative Approaches to Early Caries Management Presenter: Lisa Mayo, RDH, BSDH, MHA Sponsor: vVardis Wed  10/14/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  10/14/26    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU Reserve Your Seat Now top

This 1 hour CE webinar examines current and emerging methodologies for the detection and non-invasive management of early dental caries. Participants will review recent evidence supporting minimally invasive interventions in comparison to traditional methodologies and discuss clinical protocols that preserve natural tooth structure while improving long-term outcomes.

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Highly Esthetic Tooth and Implant-supported Restorations: An Update on the Latest Materials, Workflows, and Techniques for 2026 Presenter: Dr. Julian Conejo Sponsor: Kuraray Noritake Thu  10/15/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  10/15/26    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU Reserve Your Seat Now top

A step by step digital workflow to improve success rates on single and multiple-unit tooth and implant restorations will be presented. The main objective of this CE webinar is to show how treatment time optimization and better clinical outcomes are possible with the implementation of digital tools. This webinar will show how to collect patient’s initial data to create the “Digital Clone”, discussing key points from photography setups to intraoral scanning tips and tricks for better communication with the dental laboratory. Design and fabrication of highly esthetic provisional and definitive restorations with 3D printed and milled material options will be explained to improve clinical efficiency on tooth and implant-supported restorations.

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Move Ions, Move! Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy Sponsor: VOCO America CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Armed with new clinical guidelines based on recent systematic reviews, clinicians must choose between the comfort of what they’ve always done and what can stop and reverse dental caries. It’s time to move from bonding to chemical fusion.

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Hidden Risks in the Operatory: Infection Control Gaps During Everyday Procedures Presenter: India Chance, RDH Sponsor: VOCO America CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Infection control in the dental operatory often focuses on major protocols, yet many risks arise from small, routine oversights that occur during everyday procedures. These seemingly minor gaps such as improper handling of materials, inconsistent surface asepsis, and lapses in workflow can significantly increase the potential for cross-contamination and compromise both patient and provider safety. This one-hour CE webinar will highlight common infection control missteps observed in clinical settings and provide practical, compliant strategies to reduce risk. Special attention will be given to the handling and management of chairside materials, including restorative products, and how proper utilization can support safer clinical workflows. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to strengthen infection control practices, improve compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, and create a more consistent culture of safety within the operatory.

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Reclaiming Simplicity in Digital Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore Sponsor: COLTENE CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to adopt expensive digital systems that pull you away from what you love most - patient care? You're not alone. Digital dentistry has transformed our profession, bringing incredible innovations like 2D/3D smile simulations, digital wax-ups, and virtual preparation designs. These tools promise precision, efficiency, and better patient engagement. But here's the problem: the rapid growth of digital technology can feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are being pressured to invest in expensive systems or take on complex lab responsibilities that steal precious time from the chair. What if there was a simpler way? Introducing Digital Dental Sculptor - Dr. Chris Pescatore's revolutionary approach that empowers you to implement modern digital workflows without the need for a full in-house lab.

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Episode 724: Misunderstood to Managed: Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Trait View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5 Guest: Linda Chandler-Jacobs, BS, RDH Podcast Classroom ▶

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Episode 695: The Tech-Savvy Hygienist: How Technology is Redefining the Dental Hygiene Role View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5 Guest: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS Podcast Classroom ▶

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Episode 679: How 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Dental Practices: Models, Guards, and Provisionals View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5 Guest: Dr. Susan McMahon Podcast Classroom ▶

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