Live Dental Webinars
(Showing Next 5 Upcoming)
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 A Taste of Innovation: The Evolution of Dental Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Dr. Mark Donaldson and Dr. Jason Goodchild
Sponsor: Septodont
| Wed |
8/19/26 |
7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT
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| Wed |
8/19/26 |
11:00 PM UTC
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CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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Local anesthesia remains one of the most important advances in the history of dentistry, yet clinicians continue to face challenges related to injection discomfort, bitter taste, delayed onset, inadequate anesthesia, lingering numbness, and patient anxiety. This CE webinar will review the fascinating evolution of local anesthetic agents from the earliest use of cocaine to the introduction of lidocaine and today's expanding armamentarium of anesthetic solutions. Participants will explore the pharmacology, safety profiles, and clinical applications of commonly used local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors, while examining evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes. Special emphasis will be placed on innovations such as anesthetic buffering, flavor-masked formulations, and practical approaches to enhancing the overall patient experience.
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Beyond the Gums: Airway, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease - Part 1
Presenter: LD Coaching
Sponsor: VOCO America
| Thu |
8/20/26 |
7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT
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| Thu |
8/20/26 |
11:00 PM UTC
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CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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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. Dental hygienists will gain practical tools for recognizing airway-related red flags, implementing simple screening strategies within their scope, communicating findings confidently with patients, and integrating prevention-based periodontal care models that support long-term stability.
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What Does Science Tell Us About Fluoride Varnish?
Presenter: Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, AS, RDH, FADHA
Sponsor: Centrix
| Mon |
8/24/26 |
7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT
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| Mon |
8/24/26 |
11:00 PM UTC
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CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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We are all familiar with fluoride varnish but in today's environment of fluoride hesitancy, misinformation, and marketing noise, it's easy to lose sight of the science that makes it so effective. To continue delivering the highest standard of preventive care, clinicians need a clear understanding of what actually happens after varnish is applied and why those mechanisms matter clinically. This CE webinar takes a closer look at the science behind fluoride varnish, including fluoride uptake, fluorapatite formation, and the role prolonged contact time plays in long-term enamel protection. We'll also explore how varnish formulations behave on the tooth surface and what clinicians should consider when selecting a varnish for their patients.
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Cementation Confidence: STICKing to Systems So Your Ceramic Sticks!
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Sponsor: Bisco
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8/25/26 |
7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT
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| Tue |
8/25/26 |
11:00 PM UTC
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CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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Cementation is the final, decisive step that determines whether an otherwise excellent indirect restoration succeeds or fails, yet it's often where protocols become inconsistent, rushed, or based on habit rather than the specific material in hand. With the range of restorative materials in use today (zirconia, lithium disilicate and other glass-ceramics), no single cement or surface-treatment protocol applies to every case. This CE webinar takes a substrate-driven approach: matching the cement category and preparation steps to the restorative material, the clinical situation, and the amount of retention available.
Through a step-by-step walkthrough of the cementation workflow, this CE webinar covers cement selection, intaglio surface treatment, the role of primers and silane coupling agents, isolation and contamination control, try-in and cleaning, seating, and finishing. The goal is to give clinicians a clear decision framework they can apply chairside to improve predictability, reduce post-operative sensitivity and debonding, and streamline what is often an unnecessarily complicated part of restorative dentistry.
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Everyday Sensitivity Management for the Clinical Team
Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA
Sponsor: Ivoclar
| Thu |
8/27/26 |
7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM PT
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8/27/26 |
11:00 PM UTC
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CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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This CE webinar simplifies sensitivity management through a practical, real-world approach designed for the entire clinical team. Participants will learn how to identify different types of sensitivity using a simplified clinical decision tree and understand how to match the right products and protocols to specific patient needs. The webinar will also review proper application techniques for commonly used desensitizing materials, evidence-based in-office therapies, and at-home recommendations that improve patient comfort and long-term outcomes.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can immediately implement to improve patient education, reduce post-operative discomfort, and create more predictable sensitivity management protocols within their practice.
Featured On-Demand CE Webinars
Managing cosmetic cases involving endodontically treated teeth can be challenging. Loss of tooth structure following trauma or caries removal along with endodontic treatment can compromise the strength and appearance of an anterior tooth. This CE webinar will review key points to obtaining an esthetic result while observing minimally invasive protocols.
There are some dentists who boldly (or quietly) love and respect a different material, but for all the rest, who say, “Yeah, but…” there must be another way. Imagine a clinical day without recurrent decay…there is a way! At the end of this CE webinar, participants should be able to:
• Contrast ormocers from composites and glass ionomers
• Defend the evidence for sealants
• Witness caries lesion arrest
Unsightly congenital enamel defects from molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and trauma can be troublesome for many patients. Historically, these blemishes have been treated with invasive and costly resin bondings and veneers. Dealing with enamel defects can prove particularly troublesome for young patients, which when left untreated, often become a source of embarrassment for the patient. This CE webinar will review tips and tricks to manage these enamel defects with resin infiltration. This noninvasive approach can improve or even completely reverse the appearance of congenital enamel defects while preserving tooth structure and repairing the patient’s natural enamel.
Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: Bisco
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Scott Coleman
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In this episode, we’ll explore evidence-based strategies for pulp protection, discuss when and how to use liners, and break down adhesive dentistry protocols that can significantly reduce the risk of post-op sensitivity. Joining us is Dr. Scott Coleman, a general dentist who has practiced in Houston, Texas, for over 40 years. A graduate of the University of Texas Dental School, Dr. Coleman is a respected key opinion leader, sought-after speaker, and past president of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Series: VOCO America
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Dimple Desai
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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: Premier Dental
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
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So the question is, if you're willing to try some new dental products (different from what you've been using for years) how do you know which one is best for you, your team members and your patients? To help us put this all in perspective, we'll be talking with Emily Boge. Emily is a RDH, speaker and writer with a dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input into product development.
Endodontically Treated Teeth in the Esthetic Zone
