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From Overwhelm to Comfort: Creating Sensory-Friendly Dental Environments
Presenter: Jeannette Diaz-Olivera, DHSc, MPH, RDHAP, FADHA
Sponsor: GUM
Thu  10/22/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/22/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Dental fear and anxiety are among the most common reasons patients delay or avoid oral healthcare. The dental environment is filled with sensory stimuli, including bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, smells, tastes, and touch sensations that can contribute to distress and discomfort. For individuals who are neurodivergent, have intellectual or developmental disabilities, have experienced trauma, or experience heightened anxiety, sensory processing differences may further impact their ability to tolerate dental treatment. This CE webinar introduces dental professionals to the role of sensory processing in the patient experience. It explores evidence-based sensory adaptations that can reduce anxiety, improve cooperation, and support more positive dental visits. Participants will learn practical, low-cost strategies to create a more sensory-friendly clinical environment and enhance patient-centered care for individuals across the lifespan.


The Sterilization Blind Spot: 10 Common Risks Dental Practices Overlook
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
Sponsor: Midmark Dental
Mon  10/26/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/26/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Is your sterilization process as inspection-ready as you think? In this CE webinar, explore 10 common instrument processing and sterilization risks identified in dental practices and learn practical strategies to address gaps in reprocessing, monitoring, documentation, storage and equipment maintenance - helping your team build safer, more consistent processes and be better prepared when an inspector arrives.


Digital Implant Surgery: How 3D Printing changes the Guided Surgery Workflow
Presenter: Dr. Nitish Surathu and Dr. Neeraj Surathu
Sponsor: Rapid Shape
Tue  10/27/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  10/27/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar explores how 3D printing is transforming the digital workflow for guided implant surgery, from treatment planning through surgical guide fabrication and implant placement. Participants will learn how to integrate CBCT and intraoral scan data, evaluate implant planning software, and develop predictable treatment plans using digital technology. The webinar will also cover the design, 3D printing, and post-processing of surgical guides and restorations, with a focus on applying guided surgery protocols to improve implant accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes.


From Inspection to Resolution 2026: Real Cases of How Dental Practices Navigated OSHA Investigations
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter
Sponsor: Compliance Training Partners
Wed  10/28/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  10/28/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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.


Digital Workflows for Predictable Adult Orthodontic-Restorative Treatment Implementing a Digital Ecosystem
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Shotell
Sponsor: ClearCorrect
Thu  10/29/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/29/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
Adult patients are the largest growing population seeking orthodontic treatment. Many adult patients seek clear aligners as an esthetic alternative to traditional bracket and wire treatment. Yet many adult patients present with complex restorative treatment needs that can be complimented by orthodontic treatment for improved clinical outcomes with interdisciplinary treatment plans. Adult patients require a different patient experience and seek convenient and efficient treatment. The course will cover the basics of aligner design, materials, and mechanical advantages to understand the importance of product selection in complex adult treatment plans. The CE webinar will also explore the digital workflow and digital ecosystem for office efficiency and optimal patient experience. After the webinar, the attendee should be able to evaluate and select an aligner system for complex interdisciplinary cases, and evaluate how to implement a digital workflow for enhanced treatment planning and patient experience.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






Composite Confusion to Clinical Clarity: Simplifying Restorative Workflows
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Modern dentistry is drowning in material options - flowables, bulk-fills, esthetics-first composites, universal systems, and more. For many practices, this leads to bloated inventories, training difficulties, and inconsistent outcomes across providers. In this fast-paced, practical CE webinar, we’ll explore how to cut through the noise, simplify your restorative system, and deliver efficient, predictable results using one streamlined material protocol. You’ll also be introduced to a next-generation composite platform designed to cover the full range of anterior and posterior restorations using just five cluster shades and 4mm increments, without compromising esthetics, handling, or long-term durability. Whether you’re leading a DSO or running a solo practice, this webinar will help you reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and standardize care.







CAD CAM, Nano-hybrid Composite Crowns on Immediate Loading Implants in the Aesthetic Area: Temporary or Definitive Restoration?
Presenter: Dr. Amilkar Rocha
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar will discuss which criteria needs to be met such as optimal primary stability, correct 3D positioning, etc., during immediate implant placement in the anterior region. Additionally, the Dr. Rocha will discuss the creation of an immediate provisional restoration on the implant while respecting biological principles leading to preservation of the papillae, gingival volume, and recession prevention. A step-by-step case will be presented showcasing the use of a stratified composite resin for both the provisional restoration as well as the infrastructure.







Biomechanics and the 7-Minute Crown Prep!
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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If we can get abs in 7 minutes why can't we beat that time for a crown prep!? Our patients love us for the relationships we build with them, not for our crown margins. But what if we can deliver precise and EFFICIENT crown preps, conserve tooth structure, and give them a restoration that can last decades? Ultimately, they will love that too!


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Sam Simos
For decades, dentists have been trained to believe that different clinical situations demand different composite materials—one for strength in the posterior, another for esthetics in the anterior, and often several more just to manage shade. But today, material science is challenging that long-held mindset. In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at whether we’ve truly entered the era of the universal composite—a single material that does it all. Our guest is Dr. Sam Simos, a general dentist for over 30 years practicing outside of Chicago Illinois. He is a well-respected speaker, clinician and product evaluator.

Series: Bisco CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Derse
So, you're about to deliver the final restoration. Do you realize that what you do during this appointment will play a major role not only in how long that restoration lasts, but also in how satisfied your patient is with the final result? From preparing the tooth and conditioning the intaglio surface to selecting the right bonding protocol and cement, these final chairside steps have a tremendous impact on long-term success. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Derse shares practical, evidence-based techniques for cementing lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations, selecting the right materials, achieving outstanding shade matches, protecting the pulp, and avoiding the most common cementation mistakes. If you want more predictable, durable, and esthetic indirect restorations, you won't want to miss this episode.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Marvin Chacon
Whether due to insufficient bone, medical contraindications, financial constraints, or patient preferences, single-tooth implants aren’t the solution for every case. That’s where fiber-reinforced bridges come in. To tell us all about the wonders of fiber-reinforced bridges is our guest, Dr. Marvin Chacon. With over 15 years of clinical dentistry experience, he obtained his Master's in Aesthetic Dentistry from King's College London in 2022. As a clinical trainer and speaker, he focuses on modern dental materials and innovative techniques under the "minimum Intervention" approach.

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From Overwhelm to Comfort: Creating Sensory-Friendly Dental Environments
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Behavior Management for the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Silver Diamine Fluoride for Patients of All Ages
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Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
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The Truth About Occlusion and Rethinking "Normal"
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Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate: Different Cementation Protocols Required
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When You Get Close to the Pulp, Don’t Let It Spoil Your Day
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A Review of Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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