Online Dental CE

The DUWL Protocol for Success Reserve Seat Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH CE Supporter: Solmetex Tue  3/17/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  3/17/26    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Achieving compliant dental unit waterlines (DUWL) requires more than random maintenance; it requires a disciplined, repeatable strategy. This CE webinar provides a comprehensive breakdown of the proven Test, Shock, and Maintain protocol, designed to ensure your practice meets or exceeds CDC and EPA standards for water quality. Participants will learn why testing is the critical first step in any protocol—identifying hidden biofilm loads before they lead to failure. We will explore the technical nuances of shocking to clear existing contamination and the daily importance of maintaining lines to prevent regrowth. Integrating these steps into a unified system that simplifies compliance and protects patients ensures long-term clinical success. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Top 2025 OSHA and Infection Control Violations Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Compliance Training Partners Release Date: 1/30/26 Expiration Date: 1/30/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one hour CE webinar, presented by Karson L. Carpenter, president of Compliance Training Partners, will review top OSHA and infection control violations seen over the past year. The webinar will allow participants to see areas in which they may be vulnerable to citation and fine and provide practical solutions for preventing them. Participants will receive access to a detailed compliance audit application that will allow them to evaluate their facility and formulate a plan for achieving full compliance.

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Minimum Standards for Infection Control: California - Updated 2026 Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/2/26 Expiration Date: 1/2/29 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE course on Infection Control covers the regulations required by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-DOSH). Course material includes the video and PDF listed in the class documents section below. After studying the material, proceed to take the CE exam to receive 2 CE credits toward Infection Control. This class satisfies the mandatory Infection Control Class by the CA State Board. When submitting Proof of CE, please use #RP5747.

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Fundamentals of Clean Water and Air Delivery in Clinical Dental Settings Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/30/25 Expiration Date: 10/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental utility rooms play a vital role in maintaining infection control standards. The air compressor generates air for handpieces in dental procedures, while the dental unit provides water for general dental procedures. Meanwhile, the high-volume evacuation and central vacuum removes water, aerosols, airborne pathogens and particulates from the operatory field, and aerosols from the operatory. This CE webinar will address the “heart and lungs” of the dental clinic (compressor and vacuum) and how to best ensure that clean hygienic air and clean water is delivered and effectively removed during dental care.

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From Inspection to Resolution: Real Cases of How Dental Practices Navigated OSHA Investigations Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Compliance Training Partners Release Date: 10/29/25 Expiration Date: 10/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this one-hour CE webinar, Dr. Karson Carpenter, president of Compliance Training Partners, will review actual OSHA inspection cases that he and his technical team have been involved with in the last 12 months. The webinar will show actual citations and how the inspection progressed from notification of inspection to onsite visit, receipt of fine, and resolution.

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Environmental Surfaces: Guidelines, Best Practices, and Peace of Mind Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 10/7/25 Expiration Date: 10/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Clean and disinfect with confidence! Knowing that the typical dental practice encounters as a wide range of microorganisms every day, none of which can be seen by the naked eye, Dr. Fluent offers tips for ensuring properly sanitized surfaces.

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Enhancing Operational Readiness: Optimizing SOPs, Documentation, Continuity Planning Presenter: Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC CE Supporter: Solmetex Release Date: 9/18/25 Expiration Date: 9/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, well-maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are critical to ensuring consistency, efficiency, and resilience. This CE webinar equips teams with the tools and strategies needed to evaluate, update, and manage SOPs effectively—ensuring they are clear, accessible, and aligned with current workflows. Through real-world examples and collaborative exercises, this course empowers participants to identify gaps, implement improvements, and foster a culture of preparedness and knowledge sharing.

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Would You Pass the Test? What Waterlines Reveal About Your Infection Control Protocols Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH CE Supporter: Solmetex Release Date: 8/25/25 Expiration Date: 8/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If your waterline test results were a grade, would you proudly post them on the fridge or toss them in the trash? This CE webinar is your mid-year reality check. Dental Infection Control Awareness Month isn’t just a poster. It’s your chance to stop and ask questions that actually matter. We’re using dental unit waterline testing as the lens to evaluate your protocols, products, and people. Because clean waterlines don’t happen by accident. And if things are falling apart here, they’re probably falling apart somewhere else too. Not sure this is for you? Quick check: Should you test your waterlines before you shock or after? If you’re not sure, if you’re second-guessing yourself, or if you don’t even know what a waterline test looks like, then this webinar is for you. DICAM is the perfect time to check your protocols, retrain your team, and fix what’s been quietly breaking down behind the scenes. Stop guessing. Start testing. Use what you find to level up.

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Dental Unit Waterline Contamination: What's in Your Water? Presenter: Tija Hunter, CDA CE Supporter: Solmetex Release Date: 8/20/25 Expiration Date: 8/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Although we have talked about water lines and the contaminants they carry for over 30 years in dentistry, we have done little to address the issue. Several communities across the nation seeing the effects of improper protocols, or none at all. Dental offices must address this issue now head-on. There is so much misinformation out there on how to properly clean and maintain your water lines, it's important we get the best information to learn what needs to be done and create a protocol for our practices. Knowing is half the battle!

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The Top 3 Infection Control Mistakes You (Probably) Don’t Know You’re Making Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH CE Supporter: Midmark Dental Release Date: 7/9/25 Expiration Date: 7/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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.

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Top Infection Control Violations of 2024/2025 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Compliance Training Partners Release Date: 6/25/25 Expiration Date: 6/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one-hour CE webinar is presented by Karson L. Carpenter D.D.S., president of Compliance Training Partners, and will review top infection control violations seen over the past year. The webinar will allow participants to see areas in which they may be vulnerable to citation and fine and provide practical solutions for preventing them. Participants will receive access to a detailed infection control compliance audit application that will allow them to evaluate their facility and formulate a plan for achieving full compliance.

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Episode 732: Sterilization Breakdown: A Dentist's Shocking Discovery and its Aftermath View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 1/5/26

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Episode 729: When the Attorney General Comes Knocking: IC Violations and Your Dental Practice View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 12/18/25

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Episode 712: When Patients or Employees File Complaints: What Dentists Need to Know View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 10/16/25

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Episode 709: The Canary in the Coal Mine: What Your Waterlines Are Telling You View All Episodes from: Solmetex Dental Podcast Series

Series: Solmetex CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Release Date: 10/6/25

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Episode 704: Infection Control and Employee Whistleblowing View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 9/18/25

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Episode 701: The Secret to a Smooth-Running Dental Practice: SOPs View All Episodes from: Solmetex Dental Podcast Series

Series: Solmetex CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC Release Date: 9/8/25

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Episode 699: Waterline Wisdom: Tija Hunter Shares Key Tips and Her Go-To System View All Episodes from: Solmetex Dental Podcast Series

Series: Solmetex CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Tija Hunter, CDA Release Date: 9/2/25

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Episode 697: Waterline Contamination Risks—and How Autoclave Automation Keeps You Compliant and Protected View All Episodes from: Midmark Dental Podcast Series

Series: Midmark Dental CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH Release Date: 8/25/25

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Episode 652: From Complaints to Compliance: Mastering OSHA Inspections View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 3/20/25

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Episode 644: Are You Sure Your Instruments Are Ready for Sterilization? View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent Release Date: 2/24/25

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Attorney General Pursues Dental Office for IC Violations: Now What? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 1/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses advanced preparation to avoid Attorney General's office for infection control violations.

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Face Masks: What the Level is Going On? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Sheri Doniger Released: 1/9/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Sheri Doniger discusses using ASTM Level 3 masks for the dental team during dental procedures as the standard for protection.

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Infection Control: The Devil is in the Details Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA Released: 11/19/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Emily Boge discusses the process of cleaning before disinfecting the surface and her preference for wipes over sprays.

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Surface Disinfecting: Know the Kill Time Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA Released: 11/19/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Emily Boge discusses cleaning and surface disinfecting of the operatory after patient use.

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What Your Spore Test Misses Everytime Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent Released: 6/20/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Marie Fluent discusses a major weak point in infection control which is handling wet instrument packages.

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Autoclave WiFi is a Game Changer Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Released: 5/9/25 Play Clinical Tip

Michelle Strange discusses the advantages of using an autoclave with steri-center and Wi-Fi, such as the Tuttnauer T-Edge Autoclave.

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Is Your Autoclave Connected to WiFi? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Released: 5/9/25 Play Clinical Tip

Michelle Strange discusses the importance of letting the autoclave go through the full cycle for sterilizing instruments and how having the information coming from the autoclave itself is helpful in monitoring the process in case of disruption.

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Infection Control Compliance and the Disgruntled Employee Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/24/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses the importance of infection control compliance and the need to be prepared for disgruntled employees reporting compliance violations.

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CSR Wrap: Two Layers in One Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Released: 4/3/25 Play Clinical Tip

Mary Govoni discusses CSR Wraps and the Halyard wrap that is a actually 2-layered wrap, which is a huge efficiency in the dental office.

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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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