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Inflammation Without Borders - The Pathway of Oral Inflammation to Systemic Disease
Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones
CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Thu  10/1/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/1/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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We’ve heard it all before, however what are we doing about it? Strong evidence continues to reinforce that what begins as inflammation in the mouth greatly influences disease progression in other organs and systems throughout the body. This CE webinar will explore the biologic pathways linking the compromised oral environment to systemic disease. It’s time to recognize our critical role in early identification, prevention, patient education, and intervention strategies that support both oral and systemic health outcomes. Emerge with efficient, patient-centered communication tools that translate into meaningful opportunities to convey the impact of compromised oral health on systemic well-being. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Beyond the Gums: Airway, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease – Part 2
Presenter: LD Coaching
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Thu  10/8/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  10/8/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Periodontal disease is no longer understood as a condition driven by biofilm alone. Emerging evidence continues to highlight the role of airway dysfunction, altered breathing patterns, and chronic inflammation as contributing risk factors to periodontal breakdown. This two-part CE webinar series explores the airway–inflammation–periodontal connection through a prevention-focused, hygiene-centered lens. Participants will learn how mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing influence the oral microbiome, salivary function, and inflammatory burden, and how these changes present clinically during routine hygiene visits. Dental hygienists will gain practical tools for recognizing airway-related red flags, implementing simple screening strategies within their scope, communicating findings confidently with patients, and integrating prevention-based periodontal care models that support long-term stability. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Biofilm Management in Modern Periodontal and Peri-Implant Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Ravidà
CE Supporter: EMS Dental
Mon  10/19/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Mon  10/19/26    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Modern periodontal and peri-implant therapy is increasingly guided by biologically driven, minimally invasive principles aimed at effective biofilm disruption while preserving hard and soft tissues. The integration of piezoelectric instrumentation and air-polishing technologies allows clinicians to tailor biofilm management strategies according to the specific clinical indication.

This CE webinar will describe the application of thin piezoelectric instrumentation for minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy. The role of subgingival air polishing in the management of peri-implant mucositis will be discussed, with an emphasis on effective biofilm disruption while preserving implant surface integrity. In more advanced peri-implant disease, supra- and submucosal air-polishing approaches will be illustrated as part of a structured therapeutic protocol.

Through clinical cases and protocol-based workflows, the webinar will demonstrate how the appropriate selection and integration of these technologies, guided by biological rationale and disease severity, can enhance precision, tissue preservation, and long-term periodontal and peri-implant stability. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Aligned for Success - Elevating the Clear Aligner Journey Through Smarter Hygiene
Presenter: Dr. Sara Mahmood
CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Tue  11/17/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  11/18/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Clear aligner treatment is more than tooth movement; it’s a full-mouth health transformation. This CE webinar walks doctors and teams through the habits, hygiene strategies, and patient coaching that keep aligner cases tracking, gingiva healthy, and refinement rates low. Learn how to guide patients through a predictable aligner journey by integrating simple, science-backed hygiene protocols that support biological success without overwhelming your workflow. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Fluoride: Friend or Foe?
Presenter: Linda Hecker, RDH
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Wed  12/2/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  12/3/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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This CE webinar is designed to present the benefits of fluoride in the prevention of carious lesions. A comparison of fluoride products and different types of fluoride will be discussed.
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When Patients Understand Their Disease, Prevention Changes - AI's Role in Diagnosis and Communication
Presenter: Dr. Adam Burr
CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Mon  12/7/26    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  12/8/26    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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When patients do not clearly understand their disease, preventive recommendations can feel optional rather than urgent. Emerging artificial intelligence technologies are changing this dynamic by helping clinicians identify disease earlier and communicate those findings more clearly during the patient conversation.

Participants will learn how emerging artificial intelligence tools are improving both disease recognition and clinical communication in modern dental practice. The CE webinar will also discuss practical strategies for incorporating these tools into everyday patient conversations, strengthening preventive recommendations, and connecting professional care with effective daily home-care routines. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


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Everyday Sensitivity Management for the Clinical Team
Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA
CE Supporter: Ivoclar
Release Date: 8/27/26
Expiration Date: 8/27/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar simplifies sensitivity management through a practical, real-world approach designed for the entire clinical team. Participants will learn how to identify different types of sensitivity using a simplified clinical decision tree and understand how to match the right products and protocols to specific patient needs. The webinar will also review proper application techniques for commonly used desensitizing materials, evidence-based in-office therapies, and at-home recommendations that improve patient comfort and long-term outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can immediately implement to improve patient education, reduce post-operative discomfort, and create more predictable sensitivity management protocols within their practice.







What Does Science Tell Us About Fluoride Varnish?
Presenter: Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, AS, RDH, FADHA
CE Supporter: Centrix
Release Date: 8/24/26
Expiration Date: 8/24/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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We are all familiar with fluoride varnish but in today's environment of fluoride hesitancy, misinformation, and marketing noise, it's easy to lose sight of the science that makes it so effective. To continue delivering the highest standard of preventive care, clinicians need a clear understanding of what actually happens after varnish is applied and why those mechanisms matter clinically. This CE webinar takes a closer look at the science behind fluoride varnish, including fluoride uptake, fluorapatite formation, and the role prolonged contact time plays in long-term enamel protection. We'll also explore how varnish formulations behave on the tooth surface and what clinicians should consider when selecting a varnish for their patients.







Beyond the Gums: Airway, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease - Part 1
Presenter: LD Coaching
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 8/20/26
Expiration Date: 8/20/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Periodontal disease is no longer understood as a condition driven by biofilm alone. Emerging evidence continues to highlight the role of airway dysfunction, altered breathing patterns, and chronic inflammation as contributing risk factors to periodontal breakdown. This two-part CE webinar series explores the airway-inflammation-periodontal connection through a prevention-focused, hygiene-centered lens. Participants will learn how mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing influence the oral microbiome, salivary function, and inflammatory burden, and how these changes present clinically during routine hygiene visits. Dental hygienists will gain practical tools for recognizing airway-related red flags, implementing simple screening strategies within their scope, communicating findings confidently with patients, and integrating prevention-based periodontal care models that support long-term stability.







Proactive Patient Care: The Patient Promise
Presenter: Dr. Layla Lohmann
CE Supporter: vVardis
Release Date: 8/11/26
Expiration Date: 8/11/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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This CE webinar explores the evolution of dentistry from a reactive, treatment-focused model to a proactive, patient-centered approach. Emphasizing minimally invasive and non-invasive dentistry, it highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes. Participants will gain insight into how oral health is intrinsically linked to systemic health and overall well-being. The session will also address the importance of viewing patients holistically-considering their medical history, lifestyle, behaviors, and individual risk factors-to deliver personalized, evidence-based care. By focusing on the "patient promise," this webinar underscores the ethical and professional responsibility to empower patients, foster trust, and promote sustainable oral health through education, prevention, and collaboration.







Eyes, Ears, and Explanations: Hygiene Assessments that Influence Comprehensive Care Acceptance
Presenter: Katrina Klein, RDH
CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Release Date: 8/6/26
Expiration Date: 8/6/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to influence comprehensive patient care -without feeling like salespeople. This CE webinar explores how thorough assessments, active listening, and thoughtful communication can transform routine appointments into powerful moments of advocacy and education. Learn how to leverage your clinical observations and patient interactions to support whole-person care, enhance treatment acceptance, and elevate your role within the practice - simply by saying what you see, hear, and know. No pressure. No pitch. Just purposeful prevention.







From Preference to Prevention: How Patient Experience Drives Home Care Compliance
Presenter: Dr. Connie Wang
CE Supporter: Cocolab
Release Date: 8/3/26
Expiration Date: 8/3/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Why do some patients maintain excellent home care habits while others struggle to stay consistent? This webinar explores the behavioral science behind oral health compliance, examining how patient preferences, habits, and reward systems influence daily home care routines. Participants will gain insight into the common reasons flossing and other preventive behaviors break down over time and learn practical strategies for guiding patients toward lasting change. Through a behavior-based approach, attendees will discover how to improve patient engagement, strengthen recommendations, and select tools that support long-term success. By understanding what truly motivates patients, dental professionals can help transform home care from an occasional intention into a sustainable preventive habit.







The Equipment Upgrade That Has the Greatest Impact in a Dental Practice
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta
CE Supporter: EMS Dental
Release Date: 6/23/26
Expiration Date: 6/23/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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In a world of scanners, lasers, and 3D printers, why would a dentist invest in GBT for their hygiene department? Dentists will never be free of the temptation to purchase another toy. Constant innovation in technology regularly promises to make dentistry easier, more predictable, and highly satisfying for the patient. The problem is, most equipment upgrades are used, at best, once or twice a day. Guided Biofilm Therapy is the one investment in dentistry that can be used on every patient that comes in for hygiene, making their experience more pleasant, efficient, effective, and motivating.







"Sensitive" Subject – Addressing Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc
CE Supporter: Centrix
Release Date: 6/15/26
Expiration Date: 6/15/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Dentinal hypersensitivity is a prevalent condition, affecting approximately 1 in 8 adults. While not typically classified as a dental emergency, it can significantly impact a patient’s comfort and quality of life. Whether caused by gum recession, bleaching, dentin exposure, or other factors, patients rely on dental professionals to provide effective relief. This CE webinar will focus on evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage dentinal hypersensitivity, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to address this common concern.







Bonding to Primary Teeth: Why It’s Harder and How to Make It Work
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Cormack
CE Supporter: Bisco
Release Date: 4/23/26
Expiration Date: 4/23/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Bonding procedures that perform reliably in permanent teeth can be less predictable when applied to primary teeth. Many clinicians experience frustrations such as early sealant loss, marginal breakdown of pediatric restorations, and bonding failures that seem difficult to explain. Differences in enamel structure, dentin composition, and the clinical conditions commonly encountered in pediatric dentistry create unique challenges for achieving durable adhesion. As a result, clinicians often face issues such as reduced sealant retention, restoration failure, and sensitivity to moisture contamination during pediatric bonding procedures. This CE webinar examines the structural and chemical differences between primary and permanent teeth and how those differences influence adhesive performance. Participants will review the science behind enamel etching, dentin bonding, and hybrid layer formation in primary teeth, along with practical strategies to improve bond reliability in everyday pediatric practice. The webinar will also explore common causes of bonding failure and practical techniques that help clinicians achieve more consistent outcomes. Real-world protocols will be discussed for managing moisture contamination, optimizing etch patterns, and selecting adhesive materials that support reliable bonding in young patients. Attendees will gain practical insights that can improve restoration longevity, enhance sealant retention, and reduce clinical frustration when bonding to primary teeth.







Chairside Challenges, Lifelong Smiles: Dental Care for the Aging Adult
Presenter: Sonya Dunbar, RDH
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 4/14/26
Expiration Date: 4/14/29
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Oral health for older adults is an increasingly significant challenge in dentistry today. As people age, their risk of developing caries, periodontal disease, and other oral health complications rises. This heightened risk is often exacerbated by systemic health conditions, polypharmacy, and decreased dexterity, which can impact daily hygiene practices. Unlike younger populations, older adults face unique barriers, including complex medical histories, cognitive decline, and notable changes in insurance coverage after retirement. These factors not only affect their access to dental care but also influence how treatments must be planned and delivered. This evidence-based CE webinar equips dental professionals with practical strategies to enhance the quality of care for older adults in dental office settings. Participants will learn to identify the specific caries risk factors associated with aging patients, apply preventive and minimally invasive management strategies, and adjust treatment protocols for medically fragile individuals. The webinar will also address the impact of changing insurance structures after retirement on access to care, as well as how dental teams can navigate these challenges to provide effective and patient-centered outcomes.


Dental Podcast Episodes 
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Episode 794: Health-Centered Dentistry: A Smarter Path to Improved Clinical Outcomes and Practice Growth
View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Phil Klein Release Date: 8/12/26

Episode 740: The Prevention Paradigm: Why Dentistry’s Future Starts Before Disease Begins
View All Episodes from: Centrix Dental Podcast Series
Series: Centrix CE Credits: 0.5
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc Release Date: 2/2/26

Episode 696: The Truth About Mouthwashes, Molecular Iodine & More: Insights from a Periodontist
View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Steven Milman Release Date: 8/21/25

Episode 655: Fluoride Varnish: Applied Correctly, It Can Change a Patient's Life
View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy Release Date: 3/31/25

Episode 647: 50 Years in Dentistry: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from a Seasoned Pro
View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Release Date: 3/3/25

Episode 610: Stay Innovative, Retain Employees and Implement Diagnostic Testing in Hygiene: A discussion with Amanda Hill
View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC Release Date: 10/21/24

Episode 597: Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox
View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Kerry Lepicek, RDH Release Date: 9/3/24

Episode 582: The Role of Therapeutics in Remineralization: Winning the Battle Against Tooth Decay
View All Episodes from: GC America Dental Podcast Series
Series: GC America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy Release Date: 7/15/24

Episode 548: Implant Assessment: Fear Not, Your Guide Is Here!
View All Episodes from: The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Release Date: 3/21/24

Episode 503: Prevention is Profitable
View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS Release Date: 9/28/23

Clinical Tips 
 

The Fluoride Bomb
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy
Released: 6/19/26
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Dr. Brian Nový discusses fluoride bombs in children's mouths.


Most Important Dental Procedure for Kids
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy
Released: 6/19/26
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Dr. Brian Nový discusses the most important healthcare procedure for children - a fluoride varnish application.


What Amanda Hill Uses to Desensitize Teeth
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
Released: 1/9/26
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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.


Using the Right Base Makes a Difference - Part 2
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Mark Cannon
Released: 5/2/25
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Dr. Mark Cannon discusses talking to 13-15 year old teenagers about preventive care and prebiotics and probiotics to build them back up to be good dental patients. He also goes over his standard procedure of using TheraCal LC and TheraBase for sensitivity.


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