Looking to stay up to date and continue your dental education this week? We’ve rounded up some of the top free dental CE opportunities available from April 20–26, 2026.
From oral cancer screening and pediatric bonding challenges to pulp therapy and caries risk assessment, this week’s courses cover essential clinical topics to help you improve patient outcomes and stay current in a rapidly evolving field.
Below are this week’s featured live and on-demand dental CE webinars.
Live Dental CE Opportunities
Here are the live dental CE opportunities happening this week:
The Screening That Saves Lives: Oral Cancer and the Dental Team
Date: April 20, 2026
Format: Virtual (Live Webinar)
Credits: 1 CEU
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Oral cancer screening is one of the most critical responsibilities of the dental team. This CE webinar focuses on early detection and prevention of oral cancer, with an emphasis on identifying potentially malignant conditions.
Participants will explore the causes and presentation of oral lesions, including leukoplakia, and learn how to take appropriate clinical action when abnormalities are detected.
What you’ll learn:
- Etiology of potentially malignant oral conditions
- How conditions like leukoplakia present clinically
- Strategies for early detection and prevention
- Developing appropriate treatment plans for suspicious lesions
This course is ideal for clinicians looking to strengthen their role in early diagnosis and improve patient outcomes through preventive care.
Bonding to Primary Teeth: Why It’s Harder and How to Make It Work
Date: April 23, 2026
Format: Virtual (Live Webinar)
Credits: 1 CEU
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Bonding to primary teeth presents unique challenges that can lead to frustration in pediatric dentistry. This CE webinar breaks down the science behind these challenges and offers practical solutions to improve clinical success.
Attendees will learn how differences in enamel and dentin structure affect adhesion, along with techniques to overcome common issues like moisture contamination and bond failure.
What you’ll learn:
- Structural differences between primary and permanent teeth
- How bonding mechanisms differ in pediatric patients
- Common causes of sealant and restoration failure
- Techniques to improve bond strength and durability
- Best practices for managing moisture and selecting materials
This course is a great fit for clinicians who want more predictable outcomes in pediatric restorative procedures.
On-Demand Dental CE Opportunities
Here are some on-demand CE courses you can complete anytime:
Staying Alive: Bioactive Advances in Pulp Therapy
Release Date: April 8, 2026
Expiration Date: April 8, 2029
Format: Virtual (On-Demand)
Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
Preserving pulp vitality is a key goal in modern dentistry, and bioactive materials are changing how clinicians approach treatment.
This course explores how these materials support healing and regeneration within the dentin–pulp complex, while providing practical guidance on when and how to use them in clinical practice.
What you’ll learn:
- Principles of vital pulp therapy
- How bioactive materials promote healing and regeneration
- Clinical indications for pulp preservation techniques
- Material selection and application strategies
- Translating evidence into everyday decision-making
This course is ideal for clinicians looking to incorporate biologically driven treatment approaches into their workflow.
Evidence-Based Prevention: Implementing Caries Risk Assessment Protocols Into Your Practice
Release Date: April 1, 2026
Expiration Date: April 1, 2029
Format: Virtual (On-Demand)
Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
Modern caries management goes beyond treatment—it starts with accurate risk assessment and personalized prevention strategies.
This CE webinar focuses on implementing structured caries risk assessment protocols to improve patient outcomes and increase treatment acceptance.
What you’ll learn:
- How to assess individual caries risk factors
- Building personalized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Integrating risk assessment into daily workflows
- Communication techniques to improve case acceptance
- Preventive strategies tailored to patient needs
This course is ideal for dental professionals focused on prevention and long-term patient care.
Stay Up to Date with Weekly Dental CEs
Continuing education is about more than just maintaining your license. It’s about staying competitive and delivering the best possible care.
This week’s selection highlights opportunities to strengthen your diagnostic skills, improve pediatric outcomes, and implement modern preventive strategies.
Check back next week for more free dental CE webinars and on-demand courses.
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