Cultural Competence in Dental Practice: Building Trust, Enhancing Communication, and Improving Patient Outcomes Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/11/26 Expiration Date: 3/11/29 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This Viva Learning 2-hour/2 CE credit class can be applied towards any state dental board's CE requirement for dental continuing education training on the topic of Cultural Competence in dentistry . Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington have enacted state-level CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) legislation requiring cultural competence training for health care providers. 26+ additional states have proposed CLAS legislation, including further expansions in California, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Please check with your individual state dental board to confirm that this Viva Learning CE class fulfills your state's particular requirement on this topic.

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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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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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Reclaiming Simplicity in Digital Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/14/25 Expiration Date: 10/14/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to adopt expensive digital systems that pull you away from what you love most - patient care? You're not alone. Digital dentistry has transformed our profession, bringing incredible innovations like 2D/3D smile simulations, digital wax-ups, and virtual preparation designs. These tools promise precision, efficiency, and better patient engagement. But here's the problem: the rapid growth of digital technology can feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are being pressured to invest in expensive systems or take on complex lab responsibilities that steal precious time from the chair. What if there was a simpler way? Introducing Digital Dental Sculptor - Dr. Chris Pescatore's revolutionary approach that empowers you to implement modern digital workflows without the need for a full in-house lab.

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Environmental Surfaces: Guidelines, Best Practices, and Peace of Mind Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Viva Learning 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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Empowering Hygienists to be Healthy, Informed, and Efficient Presenter: Brittany Gordon, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/8/25 Expiration Date: 7/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

More and more dental offices are booked months in advance and are operating with a limited staff. Dentists expect hygienists to deliver thorough cleanings but with less time allotted for each procedure. I would like to discuss ways to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. The demands of life make it challenging to keep up with new and innovative technology. I would like to cover the latest technological advancements and products that could lead to better patient outcomes. Finally, I want to address personal health and wellness, which is essential for career longevity. In addition to exploring in-office and home yoga techniques, I would like to conduct a deep dive into anatomy, helping hygienists understand why their bodies hurt and exploring natural options to help them feel their best and perform at their highest level. After the CE webinar you can expect to offer new, highly sought-after services that help keep dental patients from escaping your practice.

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Modern Adhesive Restorative Techniques Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/17/25 Expiration Date: 4/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will deal with numerous aspects of comprehensive restorative aesthetic dentistry and efficient patient care in today’s dental practice. We will discuss how to make routine dental procedures such as adhesion and direct resins more predictable and efficient using the latest material technologies. Also discussed will be the indirect restoration protocol including preparation design for the current restorative materials and the use of impression materials vs digital technologies. Insertion protocols will also be addressed to aide the clinician in developing a foolproof method to deliver high quality, long-lasting restorations.

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Creating a Pathway to Endodontic Success for the GP Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/10/24 Expiration Date: 12/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The goal of this CE webinar is to educate general dentists on the biological and clinical principles that lead to successful non-surgical root canal therapy outcomes.

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Respiratory Protection Revisited Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/2/24 Expiration Date: 10/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Many dental professionals have reverted back to practices from before the COVID pandemic. But is this a best practice for respiratory protection? Are we adequately protected during aerosol-generating procedures? This is concerning, given the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and other respiratory disease threats reported by the CDC. The CE webinar will focus on these current issues, the selection of appropriate respiratory protection, proper utilization of masks or respirators, and the science and testing behind this very important article of PPE.

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Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/18/24 Expiration Date: 9/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The goal of this CE webinar is to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to confidently integrate digital technology into their dental practices, transforming the way they create smiles and interact with patients. By exploring the latest advancements in digital tools and techniques, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how to enhance patient education, streamline workflows, and improve treatment outcomes through digital dentistry.

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5 Key Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Respiratory Virus Season in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/24/24 Expiration Date: 1/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 medical emergency ended. COVID-19 is still present and spreading, however, and dental professionals still need to be cautious. The CDC respiratory virus tracking data shows that influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are circulating simultaneously in the U.S. In light of these potential infectious threats to patients and team members, what should dental teams do with respect to these viruses? This CE webinar will highlight 5 key strategies to decrease the risk of spreading respiratory viruses in dental practice.

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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     Reviewed: 2026 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     Reviewed: 2026 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     Reviewed: 2026 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     Reviewed: 2026 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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Why Are Sterilization Indicators and Integrators So Important for Patient Safety? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/18/23     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 7/18/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

While dental practice focus on weekly monitoring of their sterilizers with biological indicators or spore tests, each sterilization pouch or wrapped pack/cassette must have indicators that validate that the instruments have been exposed to all the parameters for sterilization. In addition a indicating integrator must also be used to validate each sterilization load. In this CE webinar, learn more about the types of indicators and integrators and how to incorporate them appropriately into your sterilization process.

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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     Reviewed: 2026 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     Reviewed: 2026 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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The Top Ten Mistakes Dental Teams Make with PPE Presenter: Mary Govoni and Linda Harvey CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/9/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 12/9/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What to wear for personal protective equipment has been the frequent topic of discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to cause some confusion for dental teams. This CE webinar will discuss frequently misunderstood requirements and recommendations for hand, eye, and respiratory protection, as well as protective clothing. The presenters will discuss OSHA rules, CDC guidelines, NIOSH and ANSI certifications and other standards that apply to the selection of PPE for dentistry.

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Safe Local Anesthesia Management in the Pediatric Dental Patient Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Scott Cohen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/7/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 12/7/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Scott Cohen review safety risks and best practices when managing local anesthesia in pediatric dental procedures. They will discuss physiology, dosing, actual cases and safe approaches to treatment plans.

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Hand Hygiene in the Era of a Global Pandemic and Beyond Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/22/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 11/22/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In response to the global pandemic, dental healthcare personnel have stepped up their infection control efforts in the effort to reduce the spread of infection. One of the simplest action items - hand hygiene - is one of the most basic yet most effective strategies of infection prevention. By performing hand hygiene at the right time, with the right product and right technique, dental team members can protect themselves and their patients from deadly germs on hands and surfaces. This CE webinar will discuss hand hygiene in accordance with CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards, product selection, and appropriate methods and motivation techniques to enhance compliance and ensure a safe dental visit for all.

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A Pandemic Year in Review: Where We are Now with Infection Prevention in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/10/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 11/10/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Although the U.S. President recently declared the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic over, the CDC and the World Health Organization have not yet made that official declaration. COVID-19 cases are decreasing, as well as hospitalizations and deaths. Nonetheless, COVID-19 infections are still occurring, and dental professionals must remain vigilant. This CE webinar will provide an update on the most current interim guidance from the CDC and OSHA, patient screening recommendations, PPE requirements and how the pandemic has changed infection prevention protocols in dentistry.

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Infection Control: Expectations and Challenges in Today’s Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Donald Cohen and Erica Smith, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/12/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 10/12/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Don Cohen and Erica Smith will discuss current and new methods of infection prevention to maintain compliance throughout your office as we face new challenges. With increasing requirements because of the pandemic and emergent diseases, practices are faced with a burdensome task of staying current with federal and state regulations. The speakers will help shed light on some recent changes and provide guidance on the critical components needed for setting up a simple and easy to implement comprehensive compliance program in your practice.

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Buyer Beware: How Do You Know that the PPE You are Sourcing is Approved for Use in Healthcare Settings & Meets OSHA Standards? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/31/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 3/31/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals have faced challenges in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic. In some cases, the shortages have been alleviated, however, the perception still exists. Based on this and increasing PPE costs, dental practices may resort to purchasing these devices from unfamiliar suppliers. This has risks, to both the dental teams and patients, since alternate distributors, in some cases, may sell PPE that is not NIOSH certified or FDA cleared for use in healthcare settings. This CE webinar will discuss the agencies that test and approve PPE for use in these settings, how to access proper resources to ensure a dental practice is using approved PPE, what criteria to follow when making product selections for PPE.

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Know Your Patient - Managing the Medically Compromised Patient Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/29/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 3/29/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Stanley Malamed reviews considerations when dentists treat medically compromised patients including those with obesity, respiratory, hepatic and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Malamed will provide medical explanations of these conditions and then discuss approaches to treating such patients.

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Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic - Continuing Safety Issues in Dentistry Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/23/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 3/23/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental practices have struggled with numerous safety issues during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, such as wearing the correct PPE, adequately decontaminating treatment rooms, and containing aerosols commonly produced during dental procedures. The pandemic emphasized the need to improve air quality and aerosol safety in dental practices and the need for re-evaluating PPE protocols as well as engineering controls in the treatment room. This CE webinar will discuss the hazards that exist in the treatment rooms beyond COVID-19 and how dental practices can create a safer environment for patients and the dental team.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Dentistry Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/12/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 3/12/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) movement has grown rapidly in many areas of our society, many believe that it can be used as a vehicle to improve access to care and provide a host of other benefits in the dental field as well. This course provides an overview of DEI, with an emphasis on DEI and the individual dental practice.

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Gaining the Clean Conscience Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/18/22     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 2/18/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It's easier than one might think to maintain a well-disinfected and safe dental practice. Many available products allow dental healthcare workers nearly fool-proof options for disinfection. Of course, we assume everyone knows what to do and the proper protocols, but let's be honest, how can we simplify it for ourselves and new team members who may not be appropriately trained. In this CE webinar, we will answer some of those questions we have been asked repeatedly, but an honest, clear answer has not been given.

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