Live Webinars
Join leading experts and researchers as they explore some of the most pressing topics facing oral and overall health today. CareQuest Institute webinars are free and available as recordings for your convenience.
Upcoming Webinars
August 13, 2026
Prevention and De-escalation Strategies for Challenging Patient Situations
(1 Free CE Credit)
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Many patients have unique communication, behavioral, or sensory needs that can create barriers to accessing and receiving oral health care. And without appropriate preparation and support, dental visits can become stressful for patients, caregivers, and care teams alike.
Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will equip oral health professionals with practical strategies to support patients with mental health conditions, autism, and other behavioral or sensory needs. Expert speakers will discuss effective communication techniques, methods for identifying and responding to signs of escalation, and de-escalation approaches that foster safety and trust. Through real-world examples, learners will explore caregiver communication, clinical protocols, and workflow adaptations that can help ensure all patients receive compassionate, high-quality care.
August 27, 2026
Serving Those Who Served: Community Solutions to Support Better Veteran Oral Health
(1 Free CE Credit)
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Veterans experience a disproportionate burden of oral disease and face unique barriers to accessing dental care. Many of them grapple with challenges such as PTSD, trauma, behavioral health conditions, increased tobacco and alcohol use, and limited access to dental benefits. Together, these factors contribute to complex oral health needs and increase the risk of adverse outcomes, including oral cancer.
Join CareQuest Institute, Everyone for Veterans, and Smiles for Life for a webinar that will explore the unique oral health needs of veterans. Through a panel discussion featuring leaders and practitioners actively working to improve veteran oral health, participants will gain insight into innovative programs, community partnerships, educational initiatives, and research efforts that are making a difference today. Panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical strategies that participants can adapt to strengthen care and support for veterans in their own communities.
September 10, 2026
How Medicaid Policy Changes Are Shaping Access to Oral Health Care
(1 Free CE Credit)
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In recent years, adult dental benefits have expanded significantly across the United States, improving access to oral health care for millions of Medicaid beneficiaries. However, evolving federal and state policy changes may have important implications for dental coverage, provider participation, and access to care.
Join CareQuest Institute for a timely webinar examining the current landscape of Medicaid adult dental benefits and the policy developments shaping oral health access in the years ahead. Expert speakers will discuss recent gains in coverage, explore how emerging policy changes may affect access to care and state Medicaid programs, and share state-level perspectives on navigating these shifts. The session will also highlight resources and strategies that clinicians, advocates, and policymakers can use to help support continued access to oral health care.
September 17, 2026
Silver Diamine Fluoride
(1 Free CE Credit)
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Webinar details coming soon.
October 8, 2026
Medicare: Expansion of Dental Services
(1 Free CE Credit)
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Webinar details coming soon.
Recorded Webinars
Missed the live webinar? Watch the recordings when it’s convenient for you. Note: Recorded webinars are not eligible for continuing education.
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Continuing Education
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
