Looking for free dental CEs this week? We’ve rounded up dental continuing education opportunities scheduled for October 26–November 1, 2026.
This week’s featured courses cover infection prevention, antibiotic resistance, artificial intelligence, implant surgery, OSHA investigations, adult orthodontic treatment, and oral irrigation.
There are options for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and other members of the dental team.
Live Dental CE Opportunities This Week
Here are this week’s featured dental CE webinars. Some sessions take place at the same time, and earlier sessions may have concluded by the time you read this post. Check the provider’s page for recording availability and confirm that a course meets your state’s CE requirements.
Clostridium difficile: A Hidden Infection Threat Dental Teams Can’t Afford to Ignore
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS
Educational support: The Dental Antibiotic Stewardship Program
C. difficile is a serious infection that can affect patients following antibiotic use. Understanding its risks can help dental teams make informed decisions about infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship.
In this webinar, Dr. Kirsten Roling shares her experience as a C. difficile survivor and discusses how dental practices can reduce the risk of infection.
What you’ll learn:
- How C. difficile spreads and which patients are at increased risk
- Clinical features and trends associated with the infection
- Infection prevention considerations for dental practices
- The role of environmental cleaning and antibiotic stewardship
This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and other team members involved in patient safety and infection prevention.
Digital Implant Surgery: How 3D Printing Changes the Guided Surgery Workflow
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenters: Dr. Nitish Surathu and Dr. Neeraj Surathu
Sponsor: Rapid Shape
Digital tools and 3D printing are changing how clinicians plan and carry out guided implant surgery.
This webinar explores the design, printing, and post-processing of surgical guides and restorations, with a focus on using digital workflows in implant treatment.
What you’ll learn:
- How 3D printing fits into a guided surgery workflow
- Considerations for designing surgical guides
- Printing and post-processing guides and restorations
- How guided protocols can support implant placement
This course is ideal for dentists and dental teams interested in implant dentistry and digital workflows.
AI in Dentistry: Better Patient Outcomes and Dental Practices in the Making
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Clinton D. Stevens, DDS, FAGD, FICOI
Sponsor: Haleon
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of more dental practices, but it can be difficult to know where these tools are useful and what their limitations may be.
This course introduces the current scope of AI in dentistry and considers how it may support practice efficiency and patient care.
What you’ll learn:
- What artificial intelligence is and how it is used
- Potential benefits and risks of AI tools
- Common pitfalls to consider when using AI
- Ways AI may support practice efficiency and consistency of care
This course is ideal for dental professionals interested in how emerging technology may affect their practice.
New Advances in Oral Irrigation
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Provider: Dental CE Academy
Oral irrigation may be part of a patient’s home-care routine. This free dental CE webinar explores advances in oral irrigation and its role in oral health.
What you’ll learn:
- The role of oral irrigation in patient care
- Developments in oral irrigation technology
- Considerations for discussing irrigation with patients
This course may be of interest to dentists, hygienists, and team members who provide preventive care and home-care education.
From Inspection to Resolution 2026: Real Cases of How Dental Practices Navigated OSHA Investigations
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter
Sponsor: Compliance Training Partners
An OSHA inspection can be stressful for a dental practice, particularly when the team isn’t sure what to expect.
In this webinar, Dr. Karson Carpenter reviews actual OSHA inspection cases and follows them from the initial notification through the inspection, citations, and resolution.
What you’ll learn:
- How an OSHA inspection may progress
- Examples of citations issued to dental practices
- How practices responded to investigations
- What happened between the inspection and resolution
This course is ideal for dentists, practice managers, and dental team members responsible for workplace safety and compliance.
Digital Workflows for Predictable Adult Orthodontic-Restorative Treatment Implementing a Digital Ecosystem
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Shotell
Sponsor: ClearCorrect
Adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment may also have restorative needs that require a coordinated treatment plan.
This webinar examines how digital tools and clear aligners can be incorporated into interdisciplinary orthodontic and restorative care.
What you’ll learn:
- Considerations for treating adult orthodontic patients
- How orthodontic and restorative treatment needs can overlap
- The role of clear aligners in adult treatment
- How digital workflows can support coordinated treatment planning
This course is ideal for dentists and restorative teams interested in adult orthodontics and digital treatment planning.
Dentistry and the Post-Antibiotic Age: Superbugs, Resistance and What It Means for Your Patients
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Format: Virtual, live interactive webinar
Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS
Provider: Dental CE Academy
Antibiotic resistance affects healthcare across disciplines, including dentistry. Dental professionals can play a role in antibiotic stewardship by understanding when antibiotics are appropriate and discussing treatment options with patients.
This webinar explores how resistance develops, the consequences of antibiotic overuse, and resources clinicians can use to review current prescribing guidance.
What you’ll learn:
- How bacteria develop and spread antimicrobial resistance
- The relationship between dental prescribing and antibiotic resistance
- Where to find current antibiotic-use guidelines
- Potential consequences of antibiotic overuse
- Ways to communicate with patients about antibiotic treatment
This course is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and other team members interested in patient safety and responsible antibiotic use.
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