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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8 Tips for Perfect Dentures

Presenter: Chad Van Maele

Feb 9th, 2026

Provider:

Commercial Supporter: Dandy

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 0 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Master impression, border molding, and bite capture techniques to achieve accurate fit, reduce remakes, and save chairside time.
• Apply functional and esthetic assessments (VDO, phonetics, midline, smile line) to ensure both patient comfort and natural appearance.
• Integrate digital workflows with analog best practices using 360 scanning, bite registration, and troubleshooting strategies for consistent, predictable dentures.

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The Pediatric Advantage of the 9.3-Micron CO₂ Laser

Presenter: Jenny Jackson, DMD, MPH, FAAPD

Feb 10th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Convergent Dental

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the technology and advantages of the 9.3-micron CO₂ all-tissue laser.
• Explore practical clinical applications of the 9.3-micron CO₂ laser in pediatric dentistry.
• Determine how anesthesia-free, blood-free, and pain-free procedures enhance the patient and parent experience.

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Crisp Images, Confident Diagnoses: Maximizing Digital Sensor Performance

Presenter: Micah Huish

Feb 11th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: DentiMax

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss how digital dental sensors work and how to optimize exposure, positioning, and software tools to consistently capture high-quality, diagnostic images to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Identify and prevent common radiographic mistakes—such as cone cuts, overlap, and poor angulation—through proper technique, staff training, and workflow improvements.
• Determine strategies for seamless integration of digital sensors into your clinical workflow, including equipment care, software compatibility, and best practices for long-term sensor maintenance and use.

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Simplifying Class V Restorations with Flowable Composite

Presenter: Les Rykiss, DMD

Feb 12th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Shofu

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the properties and benefits of flowable composites.
• Identify the right flowable composite to meet your clinical needs.
• Master a simple, effective placement technique for Class V restorations using flowable composite.

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Shots and Situations

Presenter: Marisha Singleton, RDH, AS, BS, MPH

Feb 23rd, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Dental Care Alliance

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Identify the most frequent medical emergencies encountered during dental procedures.
• Explain the pharmacology and purpose of vasoconstrictors in local anesthesia, including their benefits and potential risks.
• ​Determine modifications to local anesthesia in medical situations.

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Dentin Hypersensitivity: Why Patients Don’t Have to Live With Sensitive Teeth

Presenter: Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

Feb 24th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Gain practical strategies to educate patients effectively and minimize sensitivity‑related obstacles to treatment.
• Enhance patient comfort, adherence, and confidence throughout the care experience.
• Determine how to strengthen the clinical team’s essential role in supporting long‑term oral health outcomes.

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Inside Dentistry's Roundtable: The Future of Dental Diagnostics

Presenter: Robert C. Margeas, DDS; Cherilyn G. Sheets, DDS; Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS; and Lou Graham, DDS

Feb 25th, 2026

Provider:

Commercial Supporter: InnerView

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 0 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Recognize how emerging diagnostic technologies are driving earlier, more preventive dental care.
• Distinguish the role of objective diagnostic data from clinical judgment in treatment planning.
• Use advanced diagnostics to enhance patient communication and trust.

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Socket Preservation vs. Ridge Augmentation: Indications, Decision-Making, and Clinical Protocols for Managing Ridge Defects Following Extraction

Presenter: Matthew J. Fien, DDS

Mar 12th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Impladent

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between socket preservation and ridge augmentation based on biologic principles, indications, and expected outcomes.
• Identify and classify common post-extraction clinical scenarios to determine the most appropriate ridge management approach.
• Apply step-by-step clinical protocols for socket preservation and ridge augmentation, including timing, graft selection, and membrane use.

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Leveraging Technologies in the Management of Periodontal Diseases

Presenter: Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS, eMBA; Jess Reilly

Mar 17th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Review the AAP/EFP classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
• Highlight a meaningful integration of new technologies into daily practice.
• Integrate a case-based approach to facilitate understanding.

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Harnessing Biology: A Practical Guide to Biologics in Oral Regeneration

Presenter: Ethan Madison, DDS

Mar 24th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Recognize indications for use of adjunctive biologics for hard and soft tissue grafting.
• Identify the ideal applications and limitations of various adjunctive biologics and their clinical applications, including use of biologics with biomaterial carriers to achieve optimal regenerative outcomes.
• Discuss situations that may require use of biologics for optimal outcomes, and which adjunctive biologic to incorporate.

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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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Achieving Consistent and Predictable Results in Adhesive Rehabilitation: Modern Composite Techniques Revealed

Presenter: Flavio Queiroz Henriques, DDS, MS, PhD

Aug 27th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Shofu

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Determine the biological and mechanical principles underlying adhesive rehabilitation and apply them effectively in clinical decision making.
• Identify indications, limitations and practical differences between injected and conventional composite resin techniques, selecting the most appropriate approach for each case.
• Plan and perform adhesive rehabilitation protocols step by step, including preparation, adhesion, injection, finishing and polishing, achieving consistent and predictable outcomes.

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