Online Dental CE

Instrumental Insight: Mastering Techniques to Mitigate the Damage Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/11/24 Expiration Date: 4/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is for dental professionals aiming to prevent unnecessary tooth surface damage during dental procedures. It highlights the importance of precision in the use of both manual and ultrasonic instruments, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use. This webinar also provides strategies to enhance the remineralization process post-procedure, with a focus on protecting tooth surfaces and restoring natural defense mechanisms.

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The Value of Being Seen: Elevating Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Presenter: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/27/24 Expiration Date: 3/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Health inequities persist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities experience poorer oral health and challenges accessing dental care. Historically, dental curriculum did not require training dental professionals on how to care for and manage treatment of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Providers often report feeling unprepared to care for this population. This course will evaluate the current barriers to care, identify complex factors contributing to oral health and equip the dental provider with strategies to improve patient care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Beauty and Brawn: Today’s Direct Adhesive Dentistry is Stronger and Better Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/5/24 Expiration Date: 3/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the advent of resin composites, we have seen generations of materials that left something to be desired in either their strength or esthetics. The resin composites of the 2020’s are better than ever. This CE webinar will investigate new improvements in properties like polymerization shrinkage, flexural strength, polishability and filler percentage. In addition, we will explore the advantages of using universal adhesives for today’s direct restorations.

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2024 is the Year for 3D Printing: Convenience for your Patients, Profitability for Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/16/24 Expiration Date: 2/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Convenience is the commodity that matters the most to patients. When considering to proceed with treatment, patients often cite having fewer appointments and not having to go see other specialists as an important motivator. It is possible to 3D print occlusal guards, surgical guides, models, retainers, prototypes, provisionals, clear aligners, dentures and permanent restorations very quickly. Move treatment forward faster, get more diagnosis and production from your hygiene chairs, lower your lab bills, and offer your patients the convenience they desire. Adding 3D printing to your work flow is easy for you and your team.

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Management in Snoring Patients Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/7/24 Expiration Date: 2/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Snoring decreases oral pH, and our friendly cariogenic bacteria love an acidic environment. Is this part of your diagnosis for why your caries prone patients are caries prone? In this CE webinar we'll discuss management of dental conditions in the face of sleep apnea, simple snoring, and oral breathing in all age groups.

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Turn Up The Heat: Composite Warming Techniques and Implementation Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/25/24 Expiration Date: 1/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Heating your composite isn’t just trendy, it makes the materials easier to handle without having to swap out all the products you already have in your operatory! This CE webinar will cover the benefits of heated composite, techniques to provide predictable results and review tools to make it easy to implement in your practice.

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“Breaking the Dental Code Ceiling” 2024 Edition Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/17/24 Expiration Date: 1/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging to a dental professional on how to help their patient submit or advise on what procedures their insurance benefit carriers will cover. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/therapeutic fluoridation treatments and how to bill for them.

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Managing Anxiety Within Ourselves and Our Patients Presenter: Ryan Rutar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 12/8/23 Expiration Date: 12/8/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million Americas every year. The dental office is no exception to experiencing anxiety in themselves and in their patients. By empowering dental professionals on their specific contributions, they can make in the clinical practice, they can help support the many patients into accepting dental treatment without letting disease take over. It is more important than ever, with patients avoiding dental care, to develop dental professionals that know how to deal with the hidden anxiety disorders that face our practice every day.

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Wellness Dentistry - The Future of Dentistry is Here Presenter: Dr. Katie To CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 12/7/23 Expiration Date: 12/7/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

More than ever, the connection between the mouth and the body has become more widely known and patients are seeking dentists that are practicing wellness dentistry. Wellness dentists can help their patients achieve not just a confident smile but also better health and higher quality of life.

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Flow Into Anterior Injectable Composites Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/16/23 Expiration Date: 11/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar you will learn an overall workflow for composite injection molded veneers. You will learn how to assess and plan your smile design, communicate with your lab, and visually see the technique used to provide this service to your patients.

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The Truth About Occlusion and Rethinking "Normal" Presenter: Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/15/23 Expiration Date: 11/15/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What is the occlusion on the right? How about the left? What does this mean for your patient’s oral health? Malocclusion or misalignment can lead to oral maladies that increase the risk of tooth loss and periodontal disease. Malocclusion may also be a marker for airway issues, TMJ disorders, and migraines, significantly impacting the patient's overall health. Receding gums and tooth wear isn't something we should dismiss as "normal". Taking the time to research these conditions can help us identify factors leading to long-term damage, so our patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles - saving them from painful procedures or high costs down the line.

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Products, Innovations and Techniques That Reduce Headaches in the Operatory Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/9/23 Expiration Date: 11/9/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As with all other forms of technology, the dental supply industry is in a constant race to provide the most useful innovations in the products that we use. The problem is that it is sometimes very difficult to keep track of all of them, and knowing what promises from the local sales rep are actually legit. In this CE webinar, through a series of highly relevant clinical scenarios, Dr. Gupta shares the best, most predictable solutions to make our experiences in the op more of a joy, and less of a headache.

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Esthetic and Functional Bonding: A Sequential Process to Successful Bonding Procedures and Techniques Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/30/23 Expiration Date: 10/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Patients come into our office with misaligned, chipped or discolored bonded restorations. However, due to social media, patients are more fearful of "drilling" on their teeth. Therefore, they become very apprehensive about treatment. It is crucial to educate and communicate to our patients and use a more conservative approach to enhancing their smile. Step one for success is to correctly align the teeth in order to have long term results with composite bonding. Step two is assessing where and how much is needed to enhance the newly positioned teeth to create a more esthetic result. Composite bonding can yield immediate results and gratifications.

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Prevention is Profitable Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/4/23 Expiration Date: 10/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This fun and interactive CE webinar is designed to empower and reinvigorate dental professionals with concepts and practices of teaching the oral-systemic link they can implement immediately. They will leave with the ability to leverage their mid-level health care role, embrace an important extension of their professional influence, and add life-saving value to each patient they see. After this CE webinar, the attendee will know that prevention can be profitable.

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I Can See Clearly Now: Soft Tissue Retraction Options Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/3/23 Expiration Date: 10/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s been said that “the tissue is the issue,” and we all know that can be true! In the restorative world, contamination from soft tissue in the oral environment can cause havoc mid-procedure. There are a myriad of materials and tools available for retraction of the soft tissue - and it’s ok to mix and match to optimize patient outcomes. This CE webinar will review options for tissue management, both of the physical and chemical varieties to assist in maintaining a dry restorative field in many of our day-to-day procedures.

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The Missing pHuzzle Piece Presenter: Sarah Eller, RDH, IPDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/19/23 Expiration Date: 9/19/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will • Learn about pH and its effects on the oral environment • Understand the importance of a healthy salivary buffering capacity • Identify oral conditions and their likelihood to present in certain pH environments • Recognize products that remineralize decalcified tooth enamel & how to implement them into a clinical workflow

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Treating Between the Lines: Understanding Rx and Illicit Drug Abuse Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/14/23 Expiration Date: 9/14/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Substance abuse is at an all-time “high” in this country with an estimated 1 out of every 10 Americans addicted to prescription or illicit drugs. As dental professionals, we must awaken to the reality that many of our patients have substance-use disorders and that our examination findings of advanced caries, severe hyposalivation, and poor plaque control are often the effects of depressant, stimulant, and opioid abuse. In this CE webinar, learn how to recognize the clues of substance abuse from a routine dental examination, discuss your concerns and suspicions with patients, develop and deliver safe and effective dental treatment, and manage pain with non-opioid medications. *Note: Course content does not include marijuana

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Soft Tissue Control for Impressions, Digital Scanning, and Delivery of Bonded Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/30/23 Expiration Date: 8/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Proper soft tissue control and isolation is critical to many aspects of dentistry. Hard work and skill at creating or delivering an ideal restoration can all be negated if the soft tissue/fluid control is not ideal. There are many techniques, technologies, and techniques that can assist with this most critical aspect of dentistry. This CE webinar is designed to review many different helpful tools for the clinician to have more ideal outcomes.

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Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal World Presenter: Heather Rogers, BSDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/24/23 Expiration Date: 8/24/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This CE webinar will discuss your possible liabilities in the treatment of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll discuss how to make common sense decisions on a topic that may prove to be very challenging in the future. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

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It’s the “SMALL” Details Making “BIG” Impacts on Dentistry - Nano/ORMOCER/Thermal Viscous Technology and the Advancements in Composites and Bonding Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/3/23 Expiration Date: 8/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental product formulations are always evolving with our profession. These improvements are impacting dental adhesives, flowables, and universal composites. In this CE webinar, take a journey on how these advancements are creating biocompatible restorations and improving clinical efficacy.

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One-Visit Solutions: CAD/CAM Indirect Hybrid Blocks Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/24/23 Expiration Date: 7/24/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review hybrid indirect blocks and their use in dental CAD/CAM dentistry. As CAD/CAM dentistry continues to increase in use, the need for faster materials and efficiency is ever constant. Hybrid blocks are materials that mill fast, have great wearability and produce beautiful restorations. The properties of nano-hybrid materials and cementation protocol to obtain the best long-term results will be discussed. The attendees will learn about how these products can boost productivity in the general practice.

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Digital Dentures: New Materials & New Techniques - Exploring the Latest Advancements in Denture Materials and How They Can Benefit Your Practice Presenter: John Orfanidis CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/19/23 Expiration Date: 7/19/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn the benefits and techniques of incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand the advantages of using digital technology to produce dentures. Learn about the latest materials used in digital dentures and their benefits. Discuss the clinical steps for incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the fabrication process.

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Welcome to the New World of Geriatric Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Terry Grant CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/13/23 Expiration Date: 7/13/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review diagnosis, prevention, management, treatment and clinical concerns for providing oral health care to the medically and mentally compromised adult individuals.

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Improving Preventive Care Outcomes with Salivary and Biofilm Diagnostics Presenter: Lory Laughter, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/6/23 Expiration Date: 7/6/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Saliva is a window into our oral health status. Since our saliva contains protective, destructive and diagnostic components, testing is beneficial in caries and periodontal risk diagnosis. Recognizing the markers can assist in developing preventive and restorative treatment plans. Salivary diagnosis is the gateway to effective patient education and provides valuable insight into patient oral and overall health. This CE webinar will cover the current and historical research around salivary diagnosis as well as suggestions for treatment planning and patient education to reduce disease risk.

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Tissue Grafting Fundamentals and Alternative Options (for the General Dentist) Presenter: Dr. Sam Shamardi CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/26/23 Expiration Date: 6/26/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Mucogingival defects are a common issue patients present with that have multiple treatment solutions. With a significant rise in orthodontic alignment therapy and other homecare and developmental etiologies, issues like soft tissue recession and lack of clinical attachment are a common clinical presentation that often require intervention. This CE webinar will explore the various surgical and non-surgical options clinicians can consider in treating these cases along with its importance to the long-term stability of our dentition.

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Life Behind Bars: How to Identify a Biomimetic / Supercomposite Presenter: Mr. Gregor Connell CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/21/23 Expiration Date: 6/21/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The goal of every composite restorative material developed by manufacturers, is to become the synthetic restorative that best mimics natural tooth structure and be the most Biomimetic available. Materials can claim to be the “best” in one or more performance categories or testing protocols. However, the best material theoretically - will be the one that is “best” in the greatest number of those testing categories or properties. This CE webinar will detail and analyze the various “key” testing protocols used in manufacturing for the testing of composite materials. We will then explain the in-vivo, clinical value, of those tests and associated bar graphs. Additionally, we will discuss how these various performance indicators, impact the long-term marginal integrity of restorations.

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Caries Risk Management for Modern Dental Professionals Presenter: Kerry Lepicek, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/6/23 Expiration Date: 6/6/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Did you know nearly all cavities are preventable? Kerry will show you how implementing CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) can shift the focus in your practice from restorative surgical procedures to risk assessment and treatment of the biofilm and bacteria. Our profession needs to focus on the cause of the problem and identify treatment solutions to control, remineralize and repair caries. We need to recognize caries risk factors and offer risk management strategies. In this CE webinar, learn about tools, products and technology that can help your patients, as well as enhance your assessment skills. Kerry will show you how to add a caries management program into a modern dental practice.

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Less is More. Minimally Invasive LESS-ons Presenter: Dr. Clarence Tam CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/2/23 Expiration Date: 6/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we will review digital and analog shading techniques for direct and indirect restorations. The need to blend as well as maximize bond strength drives modifications in both preparation approach and material depending on the intra-arch and intra-tooth position and size. Controlling tooth position especially when balancing spaces with pre-prosthetic orthodontics is critical, especially when a maxillary lateral incisor is involved.

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Modernizing Homecare: A Pathway to Prevention Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/16/23 Expiration Date: 5/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The cornerstone for dental treatment is to prevent or control infection leading to dental disease. According to the World Health Organization most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages. For patients to achieve successful long-term results, it is imperative they receive a customized home care plan that focuses on continued biofilm removal for reduction of inflammation and staving off disease initiation and progression. This CE webinar will address current approaches for prevention that extend beyond the operatory. Dental professionals will walk away with a renewed confidence in their oral health care education sessions and product recommendations.

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