Online Dental CE

Hand Hygiene in the Era of a Global Pandemic and Beyond Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/22/22 Expiration Date: 11/22/25 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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Optimizing Safety, Compliance and Efficiency in Your Sterilization Center Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter and Lisa Thompson, CDA CE Supporter: Midmark Dental Release Date: 11/10/22 Expiration Date: 11/10/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Every day, your patients and staff trust you to protect them from healthcare associated infections. How well is your sterilization center doing the job? In this conversational CE webinar between two experts in the field of compliance, best practices and training, you will learn how to help keep your sterilization center compliant, efficient and safe for everyone who steps into your practice.

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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 Expiration Date: 11/10/25 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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Long COVID: What the Dental Practitioner Needs to Know Presenter: Amber Auger, RDH, MPH CE Supporter: Sunstar Release Date: 8/15/22 Expiration Date: 8/15/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Long COVID has affected 23 million Americans, pushing an estimated 1 million out of work. However significant, the full magnitude of health and economic effects is yet to be determined. The causes of long COVID are not fully understood, complicating diagnosis and treatment. This CE webinar educates the dental professional on the patient’s systemic and oral health risks post-COVID-19.

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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: Halyard Release Date: 3/31/22 Expiration Date: 3/31/25 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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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 Expiration Date: 3/23/25 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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What’s the Quality of the Air You Breathe - Improving Air Quality in Dental Settings Presenter: Linda Harvey, RDH, MS, LHRM, DFASHRM CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/20/22 Expiration Date: 1/20/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, participants will be able to: • Discuss the relationship between air quality and disease transmission • Review recent findings on air quality and airborne transmission of COVID-19 • Identify current trends, recommendations, and regulations • Examine strategies for air decontamination and how to improve air quality

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Treat the Cause and Not the Symptom: How to Keep Your Dental Training Center Free of Aerosols Presenter: Dr. Martin Koch CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 12/10/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

After viewing this CE webinar the attendee will be able to: • Identify the risks and properties of aerosol particles • Implement measures that will significantly reduce or eliminate dental aerosol risk • Have an understanding as to how a high flow rate of an intraoral device, cannula and technique will achieve this

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COVID-19 Vaccination: Addressing the Challenge of SARS-CoV-2 Disease Presenter: Dr. John Molinari CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 10/11/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

At the conclusion of this CE webinar, participants should be able to: • describe current, science-based information pertaining to COVID-19 • discuss COVID-19 vaccination recommendations, effectiveness and success • understand how emergence of viral variants can affect vaccination outcomes

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Guarding the Air We Breathe: Updated Findings, Technologies and the Space Age Presenter: Drs. Don and Scott Cohen, and Dr. Fiona Collins CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/4/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Air quality is critical in every dental office, with technologies are available that can help safeguard against the transmission of airborne microorganisms. In this CE webinar, join Dr. Don Cohen, Dr. Scott Cohen, and Dr. Fiona Collins for a close look at the trajectory of the current pandemic, updated findings on airborne transmission, technologies contributing to risk reduction, solutions derived from space technology and what the data shows. They will also discuss key take-aways for optimizing air decontamination in your practice, including CDC recommendations, OSHA’s pending regulations on air quality and considerations in technology.

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OSHA and CDC: The Latest Guidance and How It Affects Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Cranberry Release Date: 9/30/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will update participants on the most recent OSHA regulations and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control guidance. In addition, best practices for efficiently achieving compliance by utilizing a proven methodology will be reviewed.

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Aerosol Containment Beyond SARS-CoV-2 Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 7/14/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The COVID-19 pandemic certainly captured the attention of the dental profession and regulatory agencies regarding the airborne transmissibility of many diseases. While aerosol mitigation has always been considered important, COVID-19 has lifted the value on how aerosol mitigation must be a priority. As we now know, aerosol containment has been a critical element in controlling the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 in dental treatment facilities. Did we simply assume that we were safe prior to the pandemic? This CE webinar will look at the use of high volume evacuation and how to maximize its use to continue to prevent the spread of airborne diseases through aerosols.

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Aerosols in Dentistry: The Continuing Story of Respiratory Protection Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 5/17/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

All through the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, dental professionals have struggled with the issue of exposure to airborne infectious disease. Supplies of surgical masks and respirators have been in short supply. Guidance from regulatory agencies has been confusing at times. And dental practices want to provide care for their patients in a safe environment. This CE webinar will discuss the latest OSHA regulations and CDC guidance for respiratory protection during aerosol-generating procedures as well as the provide an update on all types of respiratory protection, training requirements and creating a respiratory protection plan for a dental practice.

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Hand Hygiene Update in the Era of a Global Pandemic Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/17/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss how dental personnel are at risk for disease transmission as they may acquire pathogenic microorganisms from patients and others within the dental facility. Hand hygiene in accordance with CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards will be addressed, as well as appropriate methods and motivation techniques to enhance compliance and ensure a safe dental visit for all.

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Does Your Instrument Cleaning Process Need Updating in the Covid-19 Environment? Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: BrandMax Release Date: 1/22/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The first step in effective instrument reprocessing for dentistry is the cleaning process. If all debris is not removed from the instruments prior to sterilization, instruments and other items will not be sterile and safe for patient treatment. This CE webinar will look at all aspects of instrument cleaning, from instrument cleaning techniques and devices, to selecting the appropriate equipment and solutions and monitoring equipment for efficacy. CDC guidelines for instrument cleaning will be reviewed, and manufacturer’s instructions for use will be discussed.

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Respiratory Protection Update for the Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 1/21/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Vaccines are here – but the pandemic of COVID-19 continues. Are you confused about respiratory protection requirements? Frustrated about the shortage of supplies of masks and respirators? This CE webinar will discuss the protection factors and differences between surgical masks and respirators, and when respirators must be worn. In addition, the webinar will review the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, and CDC Interim Guidance for Dental settings, which includes proper donning and doffing of PPE, reuse of respirators under the FDA’s EUA when supplies are minimal, medical evaluations and fit testing for respirators and more.

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Protect your Practice During COVID-19: Cyber-Security, HIPAA & OSHA Compliance Presenter: Jeff Broudy, CEO CE Supporter: OfficeSafe Release Date: 1/20/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will prepare you to protect your practice during COVID-19 and better handle disaster response, including cybersecurity breaches, ransomware, and HIPAA & OSHA violations.

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A COVID-19 Update on Instrument Sterilization Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 12/16/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Infection prevention is more important than ever before, for patient safety and for patients to maintain confidence in their dental practice. Although instruments may have been processed in the sterilizer, maintaining the sterility of dental instruments after the packages are removed from the sterilizer is a critical step in patient safety protocols. This process begins with the selection of packaging materials that are optimal for the instrument management system, utilization of process indicators and integrators, placement in the sterilizer, appropriate drying, and storage of instrument packages. This CE webinar will be based on the CDC Guidelines for Dental Health Care Settings, as well as the CDC Guidelines for Sterilization and Disinfection in Health Care Settings.

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Dental Aerosols – A Significant Threat in Dentistry? Presenter: Dr. Martin Koch CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 12/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals have increased risk of exposure to dental aerosols and droplets. These are caused by the rebound of spray mist on the tooth surface generated by dental instruments (e.g. turbine and powder water jet devices). In this CE webinar, Dr. Martin Koch will give an insight into the latest research and present initial results of a study that is being conducted.

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Practicing Safely and Profitably in the COVID-19 Era Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Clorox Healthcare Release Date: 12/3/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for the entire dental team and will review best practices for infection control from the CDC, as well as current guidance from OSHA on working safely in your dental office.

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Respiratory Protection in Oral Care Settings: Part IV (The Importance of Sterilization Device Reprocessing and Monitoring in Oral Care Settings) Presenter: Jamie Vadnais, LDH, BS CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 8/6/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Now more than ever, staying up-to-date with the most current Infection Prevention protocols is critical for patient and staff safety and confidence. The details in this webinar can help minimize the risk of cross contamination.

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Respiratory Protection in Oral Care Settings: Part III (Fit Testing) Presenter: Erik Johnson, CIH, CSP CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/30/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

3M Oral Care takes a deeper dive into respirator implementation considerations and fit testing.

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Simplifying Dental Hygiene Treatment with Hand Instruments During Covid-19 Presenter: Brenda Sharp McCarson, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/28/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar provides a review of new advances in dental hygiene hand instrument design and metallurgy. Attendees will have an opportunity to virtually assess a variety of new instrument designs during the webinar.

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Respiratory Protection in Oral Care Settings: Part II Presenter: Dr. Lois Duerst CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/23/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar we’ll take a deeper dive into topics such as the changing regulatory landscape for respirator use in healthcare, imported respirators, fraudulent activity, fit testing, user seal check, skin protection and an update on decontamination methods.

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Respiratory Protection in Oral Care Settings: Part I Presenter: Dr. Carola Carrera CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/16/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a dental professional, we know keeping staff, patients and yourself safe is crucial while delivering dental and orthodontic care during these uncertain times. This CE webinar is focused on respiratory protection as you re-establish patient care in your practice.

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Marketing Your Infection Control Protocol During COVID-19 Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As we return to our practices, it is paramount that our patients feel safe and are protected from COVID-19. We not only need to implement infection control protocol that follows CDC and ADA guidelines, but we also need to instill confidence by properly communicating and marketing our efforts to our patients. To help you do this, SciCan and Cranberry, two leading companies in the dental infection control space, have graciously sponsored this exclusive Viva webinar, "Marketing Your Infection Control Protocol During COVID-19." Sign up now. Seats are limited!

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A Hygienists Guide to Safe Practice Post-COVID-19 Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: NSK America Release Date: 5/26/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There has been much confusion and misinformation all over the internet as it related to Dental Hygiene. In this CE webinar, join us as we break it all down and provide you with clear concepts to get you into practice safely and efficiently.

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Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR) in Times of Coronavirus Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 5/20/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide to the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding the ITR, including indications, materials and outcomes. The CE webinar will use case-presentation as the learning and discussion format and will cover the entire spectrum of this technique with special emphasis in new materials available for the dentist.

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Dialing Down Your Hand Piece by Procedure During COVID-19 Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: NSK America Release Date: 5/18/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Our post Covid-19 world may require our offices to institute changes into every day practice. In this CE webinar, join us as we discuss some potential changes and also break down speeds and setting for routine restorative dentistry.

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