Looking for free dental CE courses this week? We've rounded up the best live and on-demand dental continuing education opportunities available August 10–16, 2026.
This week's featured dental CE courses cover proactive patient care, minimally invasive dentistry, restorative cementation, and advances in dental anesthesia. Whether you prefer attending a live interactive webinar or completing an on-demand CE course at your own pace, these continuing education opportunities provide practical clinical education that can be immediately applied in practice. The featured live webinar offers 1 Live, Interactive CEU, while each on-demand course provides 1 Self-Study CEU.
Below are this week's featured dental CE opportunities.
Live Dental CE Opportunities This Week
Here are this week's live, interactive dental CE webinars.
Proactive Patient Care: The Patient Promise
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Layla Lohmann
Sponsor: vVardis
Modern dentistry continues to evolve beyond simply treating disease toward preventing it before it develops. By embracing minimally invasive dentistry, early intervention, and personalized care, clinicians can improve long-term oral health while strengthening patient relationships and promoting better overall wellness.
This live dental CE webinar explores the transition from reactive treatment models to a proactive, patient-centered philosophy of care. Dr. Layla Lohmann examines the principles of preventive dentistry, the connection between oral health and systemic health, and the importance of considering each patient's medical history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors when creating comprehensive treatment plans.
Participants will gain practical strategies for delivering evidence-based, personalized care while preserving natural tooth structure through prevention and early intervention. The course reinforces the ethical responsibility of dental professionals to educate, empower, and collaborate with patients in achieving sustainable oral health.
What you'll learn:
- How proactive patient care differs from traditional reactive dentistry
- Principles of minimally invasive and non-invasive dentistry
- The connection between oral health and systemic health
- How lifestyle factors and medical history influence treatment planning
- Risk-based approaches to preventive dentistry
- Strategies for preserving natural tooth structure
- Techniques for promoting early intervention
- Ways to strengthen patient trust through education
- Evidence-based approaches to personalized care
- Long-term strategies for improving patient outcomes
This course is ideal for dentists, dental hygienists, preventive care providers, and dental teams interested in preventive dentistry, minimally invasive treatment, oral-systemic health, patient-centered care, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
On-Demand Dental CE Opportunities
Can't attend a live webinar this week? These free on-demand dental CE courses allow you to earn continuing education credits whenever it fits your schedule.
Efficiency and Versatility in Cementation: Practical Solutions for Everyday Clinical Practice
Release Date: July 28, 2026
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
Format: On-Demand Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady
Sponsor: Kulzer
Selecting the appropriate cementation materials and techniques is essential for achieving durable, predictable restorative outcomes. As restorative materials continue to evolve, simplified cementation protocols can help clinicians improve efficiency while reducing procedural complexity and chair time.
This on-demand dental CE course reviews common cementation challenges encountered in everyday practice and provides practical guidance for selecting materials based on specific restorative indications. Dr. Lee Ann Brady presents a step-by-step clinical workflow designed to improve consistency while maintaining excellent restorative outcomes across a variety of clinical situations.
Through practical case discussions, participants will learn evidence-based techniques for simplifying cementation procedures, optimizing material selection, and improving workflow efficiency without compromising clinical performance.
What you'll learn:
- Common challenges associated with everyday cementation procedures
- How to select cementation materials for different restorative indications
- Benefits of simplified cementation protocols
- Step-by-step cementation workflows
- Material selection across various restorative procedures
- Techniques for improving clinical consistency
- Strategies for reducing chair time
- Workflow improvements for greater efficiency
- Case-based applications for restorative dentistry
- Evidence-based cementation principles
This course is ideal for general dentists, restorative clinicians, prosthodontists, and dental teams interested in restorative dentistry, indirect restorations, dental materials, cementation protocols, and clinical workflow optimization.
Modern Pain Management in Dental Anesthesia: Faster Onset, Greater Comfort
Release Date: July 27, 2026
Expiration Date: July 27, 2029
Format: On-Demand Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
Presenter: Dr. Dilip Dudhat
Sponsor: Pierrel S.p.A.
Delivering profound, predictable local anesthesia remains one of the most important aspects of patient-centered dental care. Advances in anesthetic techniques and buffering strategies can help clinicians reduce discomfort, improve efficiency, and create a better overall treatment experience.
This on-demand dental CE webinar explores the physiology behind successful local anesthesia, including how tissue pH and nerve membrane chemistry influence anesthetic onset and effectiveness. Dr. Dilip Dudhat reviews practical techniques for achieving faster, more reliable anesthesia while minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety.
Participants will also compare articaine with other commonly used amide anesthetics, evaluating their efficacy, safety, and cost considerations to support informed clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
What you'll learn:
- The physiology behind successful local anesthesia
- How tissue pH affects anesthetic onset and effectiveness
- Buffering techniques that shorten time-to-numbness
- Strategies for achieving more predictable anesthesia
- Methods for reducing injection discomfort
- Techniques for minimizing patient anxiety
- Ways to improve patient comfort and treatment acceptance
- Comparisons between articaine and other amide anesthetics
- Safety and efficacy considerations for anesthetic selection
- Practical approaches for everyday anesthesia delivery
This course is ideal for dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, hygienists, and dental teams interested in local anesthesia, pain management, patient comfort, anesthetic techniques, and evidence-based clinical care.
Stay Current with Weekly Dental CE Courses
Dental continuing education helps clinicians and dental teams stay current with preventive dentistry, restorative workflows, pain management, patient communication, and evidence-based treatment strategies that improve both clinical outcomes and the patient experience.
This week's featured CE opportunities include a live webinar on proactive, patient-centered care alongside on-demand courses covering restorative cementation protocols and modern approaches to local anesthesia. Whether you prefer live instruction or self-paced learning, these courses offer practical education that can help improve efficiency, strengthen patient relationships, and deliver more predictable care.
Check back next week for more free live dental CE webinars, on-demand CE courses, and continuing education opportunities.
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