Online Dental CE

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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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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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 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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Ways to Expose Your Margins for a Great Impression Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 6/12/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the options for exposing margins prior to taking impressions.

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Invincible Marriage Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Marvin Chacon Released: 6/12/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Marvin Chacon discusses the ideal treatment plan for a single missing tooth using GrandioSO Flow.

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In-Office Denture Printing: Keep it Simple Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Russell Schafer Released: 6/12/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Russell Schafer discusses why advises dentists to not keep huge amounts of resin around and to keep things simple in the office.

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Mild, Moderate Sedation Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. David Isen Released: 4/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. David Isen discusses what he uses as sedation for patients, mild to moderate.

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Weaponizing the State Dental Board Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses being compliant in order to avoid inspections by the State Board that are weaponzied based on employee or patient complaints.

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Infection Control and Employee Whistleblowing Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter Released: 4/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses compliance, infection control, and keeping records so that you do not lose your practice due to inspection from complaints.

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Why Stand Up Dentistry is Watching Your Back! Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Katrina Klein, RDH Released: 4/15/26 Play Clinical Tip

Katrina Klein discusses standing dentistry and having patients supine to get you out of a static load position.

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What's Wrong with My Provisionals? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon Released: 4/15/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Susan McMahon discusses her biggest concerns when using traditional bis-acrylic materials for provisionals.

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Are Your Provisionals Up to Speed? Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon Released: 4/15/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Susan McMahon discusses if your provisionals are up to speed.

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The Latest on Composite Restorative Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Troy Schmedding, DDS, AACD Released: 4/1/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Troy Schmedding discusses the latest on restorative composites.

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