Online Dental CE

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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California Dental Practice Act: 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 »

Viva Learning is an APPROVED provider by the Dental Board of California. This class satisfies 2 CE credits for training related to the updated California Dental Practice Act. When submitting your Proof of CE to CA, use this number: RP5747.

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Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs: 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 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 CA requirements.

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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: 12/22/29 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: 9/27/29 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: 7/22/29 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: 7/22/29 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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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: 6/20/29 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: 4/4/29 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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California Dental Practice Act: Updated January 2023 Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/4/23 Expiration Date: 1/4/29 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Viva Learning is an APPROVED provider by the Dental Board of California. This class satisfies 2 CE credits for training related to the updated California Dental Practice Act. When submitting your Proof of CE to CA, use this number: RP5747.

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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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OSHA Fines Can Really Add Up Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 1/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses OSHA violations and fines and how they impact your dental office.

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Z-Rex Burs Cut Zirconia Like Butter Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore Released: 1/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Christopher Pescatore discusses using COLTENE's Z-Rex Burs on zirconia restorations, which cuts zirconia like butter.

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Impression Material Designed to Flow Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore Released: 1/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Christopher Pescatore discusses why he scans but still uses traditional impression materials, like the AFFINIS Impression Material by COLTENE.

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How Dentists Are Shaping Sleep Medicine Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Gy Yatros Released: 1/9/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Gy Yatros discusses the reasoning behind the increase in services rendered by general dentists when it comes to treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders while they sleep.

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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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How to Hold On To Your Hygienist Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH Released: 1/9/26 Play Clinical Tip

Amanda Hill discusses the key to retaining your dental hygienist.

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What Amanda Hill Uses to Desensitize Teeth Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH Released: 1/9/26 Play Clinical Tip

Amanda Hill discusses helping patients getting out of pain using desensitizers, especially using VOCO's line of products such as Admira Protect, Profluorid Varnish, Profluorid L and Remin Pro.

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Early Intervention for Airway Issues in Children Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline Patterson Released: 12/19/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Jacqueline Patterson discusses why she recommends early intervention for airway issues in young patients.

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Thriving, Not Surviving Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline Patterson Released: 12/19/25 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Jacqueline Patterson discusses how to heal from burnout in dentistry.

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