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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When the Mouth Speaks Before the Body

Presenter: Parul Dua Makkar, DDS

Apr 2nd, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Shofu

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Identify key risk factors along with the early and advanced signs and symptoms of oral cancer to improve clinical recognition during routine exams.
• Explain what HPV is and describe its significant role in the development of HPV‑related oral and oropharyngeal cancers.
• Outline the principles of oral cancer staging and summarize treatment options and essential post‑care considerations for affected patients.

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Vital Decisions: Contemporary Pulpal Therapy in Primary Teeth

Presenter: Carla Cohn, DMD

Apr 14th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: BISCO, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between indications for indirect pulp treatment and pulpotomy in primary teeth based on contemporary diagnostic criteria and guideline recommendations.
• Compare currently recommended pulpal medicaments and restorative materials for vital primary teeth.
• Apply step-by-step clinical techniques for placement of pulpal therapy materials to optimize seal, stability, and long-term treatment outcomes in pediatric patients.

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Two Systems, Two Strategies: Understanding Suction vs. Dental Unit Waterlines

Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Apr 20th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Air Techniques, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between suction systems and dental unit waterlines based on purpose, design, and risk considerations.
• Explain why dental unit waterlines require biofilm-focused management while suction systems do not.
• Implement appropriate, system-specific maintenance strategies that support infection control and protect dental equipment.

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One-on-One with Dr. DiTolla: Tami Wanless, RDH, on How Modern Air Polishing Is Transforming Care

Presenter: Tami Wanless, RDH

Apr 22nd, 2026

Provider:

Commercial Supporter: HuFriedyGroup

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 0 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Explain how modern air polishing systems support effective biofilm removal across preventive, periodontal, implant, and orthodontic care.
• Compare contemporary air polishing protocols with traditional motor-driven polishing in terms of efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
• ​Identify practical workflow, team collaboration, and documentation considerations for implementing air polishing in routine clinical practice.

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Advancing Periodontal and Implant Treatment: The Clinical Power of Laser Technology

Presenter: Kyle J. Losin, DMD, MSD

Apr 23rd, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Explain how different dental laser wavelengths influence tissue response and impact clinical decision-making in periodontal and peri-implant treatment.
• Identify laser-assisted protocols for managing periodontitis and peri-implantitis, including implant rescue and strategies to support predictable healing and osseointegration.
• Recognize opportunities to integrate laser procedures into everyday practice to enhance treatment efficiency, expand in-house capabilities, and support overall practice productivity.

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The New Face of Health Care: What the 2026 Health Care Shifts Mean for Communities

Presenter: Cherae Farmer-Dixon, DDS, MSPH, MBA, FACD, FICD

Apr 27th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Explain how shifts policy regarding Medicaid eligibility, coverage options, and regulations impact patient access and benefits.
• Describe how digital health tools and AI are influencing care delivery and patient decision-making.
• Identify practical steps individuals can take to protect coverage, navigate the system effectively, and connect with trusted providers and community resources.

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Predictable and Profitable Natural Aesthetic Results - Composite Shade Selection, Finishing and Polishing Techniques

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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Advancing Pediatric Dentistry with the 9.3-Micron CO₂ All-Tissue Laser

Presenter: Jennifer Bryk Hechko, DDS, MS, FAAPD

May 5th, 2026

Provider: Conexiant Education

Commercial Supporter: Convergent Dental

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Explain the practice and patient benefits of providing dentistry without local anesthesia.
• Discuss how the 9.3-micron CO₂ laser contributes to greater efficiency and clinical performance.
• Examine clinical cases such as cavity preparations, stainless steel crown procedures, frenectomies, and pulpotomies to demonstrate the laser’s use across both hard- and soft-tissue treatments.

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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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