Online Dental CE

+	Respiratory Protection Revisited Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/2/24 Expiration Date: 10/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Many dental professionals have reverted back to practices from before the COVID pandemic. But is this a best practice for respiratory protection? Are we adequately protected during aerosol-generating procedures? This is concerning, given the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and other respiratory disease threats reported by the CDC. The CE webinar will focus on these current issues, the selection of appropriate respiratory protection, proper utilization of masks or respirators, and the science and testing behind this very important article of PPE.

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+	5 Key Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Respiratory Virus Season in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/24/24 Expiration Date: 1/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 medical emergency ended. COVID-19 is still present and spreading, however, and dental professionals still need to be cautious. The CDC respiratory virus tracking data shows that influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are circulating simultaneously in the U.S. In light of these potential infectious threats to patients and team members, what should dental teams do with respect to these viruses? This CE webinar will highlight 5 key strategies to decrease the risk of spreading respiratory viruses in dental practice.

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+	Respiratory Problems in Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Don Cohen and Dr. Steve Yun CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/22/23 Expiration Date: 12/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will cover why dentists should care about respiratory disease, review specific respiratory diseases and their complications, and how dentists can prepare themselves appropriately for patients with these conditions.

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+	Ethics, Law and Professional Boundaries for the Dental Hygienist - Best Practices and Recommendations Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/27/23 Expiration Date: 9/27/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This Viva Learning CE course (2 self-study credits) is geared towards Georgia dental hygienists and dentists. It fulfills the recent June 2023 Georgia ruling that mandates training in legal ethics and professional conduct in clinical dental settings, as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. This class is a requirement for dental hygienists practicing in the state of Georgia toward biennial licensure renewal.

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+	OSHA and Infection Control Made Easy For Dental Facilities 2023 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/22/23 Expiration Date: 7/22/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

OSHA requirements include an annual retraining session for all employees. This webinar will help fulfill these requirements and will update participants on the latest from OSHA, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the Bloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. In addition, the webinar covers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry.

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+	HIPAA Made Easy For Healthcare Facilities 2023 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/22/23 Expiration Date: 7/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is designed for all members of the dental team. The webinar is designed to educate participants on the training requirements for HIPAA compliance in their facilities.

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+	Why Are Sterilization Indicators and Integrators So Important for Patient Safety? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/18/23 Expiration Date: 7/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

While dental practice focus on weekly monitoring of their sterilizers with biological indicators or spore tests, each sterilization pouch or wrapped pack/cassette must have indicators that validate that the instruments have been exposed to all the parameters for sterilization. In addition a indicating integrator must also be used to validate each sterilization load. In this CE webinar, learn more about the types of indicators and integrators and how to incorporate them appropriately into your sterilization process.

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+	Conscious Sedation vs. IV Sedation in a Dental Office Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Michael Morehead CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/20/23 Expiration Date: 6/20/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn the pros and cons of both conscious and IV sedation on the dental office.

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+	Basics of Emergency Medicine for Dental Facilities Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Don Cohen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/4/23 Expiration Date: 4/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn how to prepare a dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them.

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+	Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/15/23 Expiration Date: 3/15/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course ‘Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs’ will help CA dentists to understand regulatory responsibilities when prescribing Schedule II opioids in clinical practice - and includes best practices for pain management, regulations for prescribers and dispensers, and dental office procedures for managing vulnerable or substance use disorder patients. This class contains the contextual information to help with an overall understanding of Schedule II opioid drugs. Armed with the clinical tools, recommendations and guidelines included in this class, the overall goal is to help dentists manage their patients’ post-operative dental pain, while effectively managing the inherent risks in opioid prescribing This Viva Learning CE class fulfills the requirements and CA state regulations related to Schedule II Opioid prescribing, and addresses the new 2023 CA requirements.

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+	Basic Sectional Matrix Technique Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 1/31/20 View Full Description »

Watch this video and learn about basic sectional matrix techniques. This video is ideal for dentists and expanded duty dental assistants.

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+	Planmeca’s Implant workflow, featuring Dr. Zach Evans Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Evans talks about his Implant workflow using the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans the Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid for CBCT images and the Planemca Creo C5 to 3D print surgical guides.

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+	Dr. Ed Suh talks about his Planmeca System Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Suh talks about his Planmeca System. Dr. Suh uses the Planmeca Emerald™ Scanner for intraoral scans and the Planmeca ProMax® for CT Scans.

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+	Dr. Magness uses Planmeca Products for Sleep Dentistry Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Joe Magness and his patients talk about his sleep dentistry and his Planmeca System. Dr. Magnus uses the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans and the Planmeca ProMax for CBCT Scans. To learn more about the Planmeca products Dr. Magnus uses for sleep dentistry.

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+	Planmeca Testimonial Orthodontist Dr. Jay Burton Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Burton talks about why an orthodontists really needs 3D in their office. Using the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans the Planmeca ProMax for CBCT and the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer.

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+	Dr. Snyder on HeatWave and Affinity Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 6/1/18 View Full Description »

Dr. Todd Snyder discusses the benefits of using HeatWave™ Customizable Impression Trays and AFFINITY™ Hydroactive Impression Materials from Clinician's Choice.

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+	GuttaCore - The Concept Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 6/3/13 View Full Description »

GuttaCore™ is the first obturator with a crosslinked gutta-percha core. Crosslinking is a well-established scientific process that connects the polymer chains and transforms the gutta-percha to make it stronger, while keeping its best features. This video explains the concept.

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+	PoGo™ - One Step Polishing Technique! Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 6/3/13 View Full Description »

This revolutionary polishing system uses a 'one step technique' to create a high glass-like lustre finish on all restorations. PoGo™ can be used to polish all composites, microfills, flowables and micro hybrids, in one simple step!

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+	Cavitron - Footswitch Synchronisation Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 6/3/13 View Full Description »

Our DENTSPLY UK Service Center is demonstrating how to synchronise your wireless footpedal.

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+	PoGo™ - Clinical Demonstration Sponsor: Viva Learning Released: 6/3/13 View Full Description »

Watch this revolutionary polishing system working clinically!

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Great and Easy Way to Collaborate Between the GP and Orthodontist - Part 1 Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Lois Duerst Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Lois Duerst discusses a great and easy way to collaborate between the GP and Orthodontist.

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Start Delegating and Become a Super Efficient Office Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Daniel Butterman Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Daniel Butterman discusses how to start delegating some procedures to the dental staff so that the office may become super efficient.

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Boost Office Efficiency with Digital Workflow Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Daniel Butterman Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Daniel Butterman discusses boosting office efficiency with CAD/CAM and a digital workflow.

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Better Bonding, Less Bottles, Happier Dentist Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Todd Snyder discusses streamlining and simplifying the ordering of products using a system like the newer one bottle universal bonding agents.

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Your Curing Light Can Make You or Break You Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Sabiha Bunek Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Sabiha Bunek discusses how your curing light can make you or break you while doing restorations and how Ivoclar's innovation, Bluephase PowerCure, helps address this issue.

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What You Can't See Can Kill Your Patients! Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Robert Convissar Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Robert Convissar discusses oral cancer and using Goccles, a fluorescence visualization aid, to help you see potential malignant lesions in patients.

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Polymerizes Composite Restorations in 3 Seconds! Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. James Klim Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. James Klim discusses 3S Power Cure from Ivoclar, a curing light that polymerizes composite restorations in 3 seconds!

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Are Your Patients Having Post Operative Symptoms? Check the Occlusion. Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. James Klim Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. James Klim discusses post operative sensitivity by checking and managing the occlusion.

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OTC Hand Hygiene Products: Are They Safe for Your Practice? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Marie Fluent discusses over-the-counter hand hygiene products and how using medical grade products is safer for your practice.

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I Got Super Efficient with My RCT After I Did This! Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Aaron Nicholas Released: 3/28/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Aaron Nicholas discusses root canal treatment efficiency when using the cordless Morita Tri-Auto ZX handpiece with built-in apex locator.

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