Looking for free dental CEs this week? We’ve rounded up dental continuing education opportunities scheduled for October 19–25, 2026.

This week’s featured courses cover periodontal and peri-implant biofilm management, laser therapy for primary snoring, cosmetic dentistry, composite veneers, tonsil stones, sensory-friendly dental care, oral rinses, and dental water safety.

There are options for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and dental teams interested in practical approaches to patient care.

Live Dental CE Opportunities This Week

Here are this week’s featured dental CE webinars. Earlier sessions may have concluded by the time you read this post; check the provider’s page for recording availability.

Biofilm Management in Modern Periodontal and Peri-Implant Therapy

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Originally presented live; now available on demand
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Andrea Ravidà
Sponsor: EMS Dental

Biofilm removal requires an approach that accounts for disease severity while protecting periodontal tissues and implant surfaces.

This dental CE webinar examines how piezoelectric instrumentation and air polishing fit into periodontal and peri-implant treatment. Clinical cases illustrate how clinicians can select and combine these technologies.

What you’ll learn:

• When to use piezoelectric instrumentation and air polishing

• Biofilm management approaches for periodontal disease

• Subgingival air polishing for peri-implant mucositis

• Treatment considerations for more advanced peri-implant conditions

• Techniques intended to preserve tissues and implant surfaces

This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, and teams involved in periodontal treatment and implant maintenance.

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Non-Invasive Airway Remodeling – Er Laser Therapy for Treatment of Primary Snoring

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Georgi Tomov
Sponsor: Light Instruments

Non-ablative Er laser therapy is being explored as an outpatient approach to managing primary snoring.

This live dental CE webinar reviews how laser energy interacts with oral tissues, along with patient selection, treatment protocols, safety, and the available evidence on outcomes.

What you’ll learn:

• Mechanisms involved in primary snoring

• Patient selection considerations

• How non-ablative Er energy affects oral tissues

• Clinical treatment protocols

• Evidence concerning safety, effectiveness, and durability

This course is ideal for dentists interested in laser dentistry and treatment approaches for primary snoring.

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When Orthodontics Meets Aesthetics: Technology Shaping the Future of Cosmetic Dentistry

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenters: Dr. Joseph Vargo and Dr. Stephen Shaw
Sponsor: Solventum

Digital tools are changing how clinicians plan tooth movement and cosmetic restorations.

In this live dental CE webinar, an orthodontist and a general dentist discuss printed clear aligners, case selection, referral relationships, and digitally designed workflows for composite veneers.

What you’ll learn:

• How printed aligners differ from thermoformed systems

• Case selection and treatment-planning considerations

• Approaches to limiting treatment time and revisions

• Collaboration between general dentists and orthodontists

• Using a digitally designed matrix for injection-molded composite veneers

This course is ideal for dentists and restorative teams interested in combining orthodontic and cosmetic treatment.

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Time Is Money: Efficient Yet Esthetic Composite Veneers

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Augusto Robles, DMD, MS
Sponsor: Solventum

Composite veneer workflows need to balance efficiency with esthetic results.

This live dental CE webinar reviews treatment options and introduces a digitally designed matrix for injection overmolding, including its indications and clinical applications.

What you’ll learn:

• Indications and limitations of composite veneers

• Current treatment options and techniques

• Applications of a digitally designed matrix

• Clinical outcomes associated with injection overmolding

This course is ideal for dentists and teams involved in direct restorative and esthetic dentistry.

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Tonsil Stones: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Rajiv Saini, MS
Sponsor: H2Ocean

Persistent bad breath and throat discomfort may lead patients to ask their dental team about tonsil stones.

This live dental CE webinar reviews tonsillolith formation, clinical findings, diagnosis, and conservative management. The session also covers patient education and prevention.

What you’ll learn:

• Causes, risk factors, and clinical signs of tonsil stones

• The role of biofilm and bacterial accumulation

• Diagnostic and management approaches

• Oral hygiene strategies intended to reduce recurrence

• Ways to explain prevention and home care to patients

This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental therapists, and assistants involved in oral examinations and patient education.

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From Overwhelm to Comfort: Creating Sensory-Friendly Dental Environments

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Jeannette Diaz-Olivera, DHSc, MPH, RDHAP, FADHA
Sponsor: GUM

Bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, smells, and touch can make dental visits difficult for patients with sensory sensitivities.

This live dental CE webinar explores practical, low-cost ways to create a more comfortable clinical environment, including considerations for neurodivergent patients, people with developmental disabilities, and patients experiencing anxiety or trauma-related distress.

What you’ll learn:

• Sensory factors that can contribute to dental distress

• How sensory processing differences affect treatment experiences

• Practical adjustments to the clinical environment

• Approaches to supporting patient comfort across the lifespan

This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, assistants, and teams interested in making dental care more accessible.

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Oral Rinses: What’s Safe? What’s Effective?

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1.5 CEUs
Presenter: Dr. Herb Moskowitz, DDS
Sponsor: ioTech International

Oral rinses differ in their ingredients, intended uses, and safety considerations.

This live dental CE webinar compares commonly used antimicrobial rinses and examines molecular iodine formulations. The 90-minute session includes a presentation and time for questions.

What you’ll learn:

• Advantages and limitations of commonly used oral rinses

• Safety and effectiveness considerations

• The development of molecular iodine formulations

• Misconceptions related to iodine sensitivity

• Considerations when selecting rinses for clinical use

This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental therapists, and assistants involved in preventive care and home-care recommendations.

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Ensuring Water Safety: A Guide to Water Testing in Dental Practices

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Format: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS
Sponsor: Hager Worldwide

Water-quality monitoring is part of maintaining a safe dental practice.

This live dental CE webinar examines contamination sources, testing methods, guidelines, and water-management protocols. The provider’s calendar also lists this session as “Ensuring Dental Unit Waterline Safety – Treat.Shock.Test.”

What you’ll learn:

• Why dental water-quality monitoring matters

• Sources of water contamination

• Regulatory requirements and guidelines

• Chemical and microbiological testing methods

• Water-management and contamination-prevention strategies

This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental therapists, assistants, and teams responsible for infection prevention and equipment maintenance.

Register.

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