Preserve and Protect: The Science Behind Operatory Safety, Maintenance, and Longevity

Presenter: India R. Chance, RDH, CDIPC

Dec 8th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Air Techniques, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Analyze evidence-based maintenance techniques that influence the safety and efficiency of the dental operatory.
• Identify materials and products that minimize wear and environmental degradation while maintaining infection control standards.
• Develop a sustainable operatory maintenance plan aligned with best practices and regulatory compliance.

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The Oral Systemic Connection: The Importance of Oral Health in Patients with Intellectual or Developmental Disorders (IDD)

Presenter: Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, FAAN (Moderator); Mark Wolff, DMD; Barbie Vartanian; and Donna Hallas, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN

Dec 9th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Review the necessity of and challenges in delivering oral healthcare to patients with IDD.
• Describe models for successful and consistent outcomes in care in this population.
• Discuss interprofessional communication best practices to provide optimal care for patients with IDD regarding oral and systemic health.

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Vital Pulp Therapy in the Mixed Dentition: Evidence-Based Solutions for Real-World Success

Presenter: Carla Cohn, DMD

Dec 9th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: BISCO, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Identify indications and appropriate treatment options for vital pulp therapy in teeth within the mixed dentition stage.
• Apply current evidence and material science to achieve predictable outcomes using contemporary bioactive pulpal therapy materials.
• Evaluate real-world cases to develop clinical decision-making skills and understand the nuances of diagnosis, technique selection, and procedural execution.
• Integrate pulpal therapy with restorative and developmental considerations to ensure long-term success, function, and aesthetics in growing patients.

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One-on-One with Dr. DiTolla: Dr. Steven Kalendariov on Endodontic Advances from EdgeEndo

Presenter: Steven Kalendariov, DMD

Dec 10th, 2025

Provider:

Commercial Supporter: EdgeEndo

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 0 Live/Interactive

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Leveraging Optimized Biomaterial Combinations for Predictable Implant Site Regeneration and Implant Osseointegration

Presenter: Zeeshan Sheikh, Dip.Dh, DDS, MSc, M.Perio, PhD, FIADFE, FRCDC, Dip-ABP

Dec 11th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Dentsply Sirona - Implants

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Determine the fundamental biology of bone remodeling and resorption post dental extraction as it relates to potential future implant placement.
• Recognize the different bone graft and barrier membrane biomaterial options and their clinical applications.
• Analyze the chronological phases of dental implant osseointegration and apply knowledge of biomaterial combinations to optimize clinical outcomes.

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Power and Precision: The Expanding Role of Lasers in Modern Dentistry

Presenter: Allen S. Honigman, DDS, MS

Dec 11th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Integrate laser technology into treatment planning to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Utilize case studies to enhance decision-making in laser-based dental care.
• Interpret laser-tissue interaction to optimize clinical results.

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Compendium’s Complex Cases - The Mentor Model: Shaping the Future of Dentistry

Presenter: Ricardo Mitrani, DDS, MSD; Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS, eMBA; and David Alexander, BDS, MSc, DDPH

Dec 15th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Spear Education

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss why mindset is a critical factor in effective communication.
• Describe how mentorship can be a tool to grow both the mentor and mentee to more fruitful and successful practices and lives.
• Review ways to integrate coaching, mentorship, and education into an ecosystem of life-long learning.

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Mastering Universal Composites: Excellence in Posterior Restorations

Presenter: Rolando Nunez, DDS

Dec 15th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: BISCO, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the properties and indications of modern universal composites for posterior applications.
• Develop efficient layering and sculpting techniques for achieving optimal anatomy and occlusion.
• Apply finishing and polishing protocols that maximize long-term esthetics and clinical success.

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Beyond the Smile: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Human Trafficking Awareness into Dental Practice

Presenter: Lauren C. Mays, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

Dec 16th, 2025

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Define human trafficking using the AMP model and differentiate between labor and sex trafficking.
• Identify the vulnerabilities for being trafficked and common emotional, behavioral, physical, and social signs of trafficking, including oral health implications.
• Respond with a trauma-informed approach and activate interdisciplinary collaboration to support the needs of individuals who have been trafficked.

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Nutritional Considerations for Optimal Oral Health

Presenter: Sara Karlin, DDS and Ellen Karlin MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA

Jan 27th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the synergistic relationship between nutrition, oral health and systemic health.
• Identify key dietary sources of fiber, phytonutrients, nitrates, prebiotics and probiotics essential for oral health.
• Outline science-based nutrition guidelines and patient counseling strategies that can be shared with patients.

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Beyond Bone: Real-World Surgical Strategies for Buccal Plate Integrity, Tissue Stability, and Esthetic Longevity

Presenter: Oded Bahat, BDS, MSD, FACD and Peter Wöhrle, DMD

Jan 29th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Nuventus

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Correlate implant design variables (macro/micro geometry, platform position) with buccal plate load, marginal bone response, and soft-tissue architecture.
• Select osteotomy and placement techniques that reduce cortical compression and microfracture, especially in high-risk or thin buccal plates.
• Implement step-by-step protocols for immediate and delayed implant sites that enhance early stability, maintain bone volume, and minimize tissue collapse.
• Manage complications in compromised sites, including buccal plate dehiscence, early exposure, and midfacial recession using grafting, contour augmentation, and soft-tissue reinforcement.
• Integrate digital planning with surgical sequencing and restorative collaboration to streamline case execution, shorten chair time, and improve esthetic predictability.

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How to Achieve Natural Aesthetics: Composite Shade Selection, Finishing, and Polishing for Predictable Results

Presenter: Daniel Kenji Funabashi, DDS, PhD

Apr 29th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Shofu

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Determine the key principles and factors influencing composite shade selection to achieve predictable, natural aesthetics.
• Apply layering and blending techniques that replicate natural tooth anatomy and enhance restorative consistency.
• Implement proven finishing and polishing protocols to ensure long-term gloss, color stability, and patient satisfaction.
• Integrate clinical strategies and materials that improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes in direct composite restorations.

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