Exciting Updates for 2025: Live Workshops, Mentorship, and On-Demand Tracks
Dr. Dennis Hartlieb
As I reflect on the incredible growth of our Dental Online Training (DOT) community, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of excitement and pride. Over the past year, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in engagement, collaboration, and commitment from all our members, and it’s been inspiring to watch our community thrive. It’s clear that we are building something special together—a community where we are helping each other to improve, learn, and ultimately become better clinicians.
With that in mind, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates that will take your DOT experience to the next level. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and my team and I have worked hard to make sure we’re providing the best ROI in continuing education in dentistry. Whether you’re joining us for live workshops, mentorship opportunities, or on-demand hands-on training, our goal is to help you follow your preferred track closely.
I'm excited to announce our 2025 schedule and to share that we’re rolling out the ability for you to select the tracks you want to follow closely. You'll get reminders and updates as the events approach, along with other monthly updates. The tracks include: Live Virtual Workshops, Coffee and Donuts Mentorship Sessions, Study Club Meetings, and On-Demand Hands-on Course releases.
We are also introducing a new track focused on leadership skills and team development. It's not enough to just learn new skills and gain confidence in managing complex cases—you need to bring your team along with you and be able to educate and present more cases to your patients! You won’t want to miss this exciting new resource from DOT in early 2026!
See below for our tracks and a sneak peek at what we’ve got planned for 2025!
We are also introducing a new track focused on leadership skills and team development. It's not enough to just learn new skills and gain confidence in managing complex cases—you need to bring your team along with you and be able to educate and present more cases to your patients! You won’t want to miss this exciting new resource from DOT in early 2026!
See below for our tracks and a sneak peek at what we’ve got planned for 2025!
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Live Virtual Workshop Schedule
We all know the challenges of attending in-person courses—time away from the office, travel expenses, and the difficulty of keeping up with your patients and practice. That’s why our live virtual workshops allow you to learn advanced restorative techniques and earn hands-on participation CE credits from the comfort of your office. Order kits and we’ll deliver all them directly to your door, so you can follow the instructor in real time. And don’t worry if you miss anything—you’ll have access to recordings to review whenever you like.
- 05/15/2025: Porcelain Veneer Preparation Workshop (2 Days)
- 06/04/2025: Root Canal Fundamentals (1 Day)
- 06/27/2025: Advanced Posterior Workshop (1 Day)
- 09/11/2025: Conservative Tooth Replacement Workshop (2 Days)
- 09/19/2025: Ceramic Onlay Preparation (1 Day)
- 12/11/2025: CPR for the Worn Dentition Workshop (2 Days)
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Study Club Schedule
Our study club is designed for dentists who want to dive deeper into treatment planning for clinical success. If you’re looking to enhance your practice with case presentations, discuss research articles, and share tips with your colleagues, these in-depth virtual meetings are for you. The study club meets five times a year on Thursday evenings, giving you a chance to engage in meaningful conversations and walk away with new tools to apply in your practice.
- 5/22/2025
- 9/25/2025
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On-Demand Hands-on Course Release Schedule
For those of you who prefer learning at your own pace, our hands-on on-demand courses are a perfect fit. We’ve invited new instructors and are building on our current topics with one goal in mind: to deliver the highest-quality education that you can immediately apply to your practice. Each course includes an optional hands-on training kit, allowing you to follow along with the videos, pause, rewind, and master the techniques at your own pace.
- December 2024: Direct Resin Diastema Closure
- March 2025: Introduction Injection Moulding
- July 2025: Splint Delivery & Design for the TMJ Patient
- September 2025: Advanced Injection Molding Techniques
- October 2025: Molar Onlay Prep and Cementation
- November 2025: Advanced Posterior Direct Resin Course
- December 2025: Equilibration for Occlusal Stability and Restorative Success
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Leadership Series Schedule
I'm very excited to announce that we will be offering a Leadership Series track in early 2026! Geri Gottlieb is the coach that my practice partner, Dr. Christopher Ching, and I worked with to improve our leadership and management of our dental practice. If you are struggling with leading your team, and your practice lacks organizational clarity, this Leadership Series with Geri Gottlieb and GG Coaching & Development is a must for you!
One of my personal goals for DOT is not only to help you enhance your clinical skills, but also to empower you as a leader in your practice. Our Leadership Series will focus on leadership strategies and team development that will help you apply and implement the clinical skills and information that you are learning from DOT. Putting the clinical skills and techniques that you are learning to action will improve your happiness and satisfaction in clinical practice and help move your business forward. These sessions will be packed with insights on how to engage your team, create better systems, and lead with confidence!
Quarterly Meetings - Dates to be announced for 2026
One of my personal goals for DOT is not only to help you enhance your clinical skills, but also to empower you as a leader in your practice. Our Leadership Series will focus on leadership strategies and team development that will help you apply and implement the clinical skills and information that you are learning from DOT. Putting the clinical skills and techniques that you are learning to action will improve your happiness and satisfaction in clinical practice and help move your business forward. These sessions will be packed with insights on how to engage your team, create better systems, and lead with confidence!
Quarterly Meetings - Dates to be announced for 2026
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Coffee and Donuts Schedule
There’s something special about coming together informally, sharing stories, and discussing patient treatments over coffee. In our Coffee and Donuts sessions, I look forward to kicking off Friday mornings in a relaxed, welcoming setting where we can talk practice management, case feedback, and more. These sessions are a great way to connect with peers, share insights, and learn from each other in a laid-back environment.
- 5/23/2025
- 6/20/2025
- 9/26/2025
- 10/10/2025
- 11/14/2025
- 12/05/2025
I’m looking forward to releasing our new way for you to stay connected with your favorite tracks and start an exciting learning journey in 2025. Let's make a real impact on patient care together! Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Yours for better dentistry,
Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD
DOT Founder
Our vision is to provide online continuing education workshops and mentorship that are comprehensive for dentists learning at all career levels. DOT is developed for dentists that love to learn online.
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If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at dot@dothandson.com—we’re here to help!
Day 1 (8 - 4 pm CST)
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Erosion and wear – the why and the how
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Adding length to teeth – when is it safe
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Opening VDO to compensate for lost tooth structure – where to begin
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Records visit and key points you need to understand before you start
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The smile – the 7 strategic points to consider when evaluating the smile
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Anterior tooth shape, morphology
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Clinical case review
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Upper Putty matrix construction
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Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #6 - #11/ Upper anteriors
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Full contour build-up #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, shape and polish/ Upper anteriors
Day 2 (8 - 2 pm CST)
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Who – which patients are candidates
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Why – explaining to patients the value of the prototype
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How – step-by-step techniques to maximize predictability, efficiency and success
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Getting to Yes: conversations with patients about esthetic and reconstructive dentistry
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The ‘Smile Preview’ – techniques to show the possibilities
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Lower Putty matrix construction
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Build lingual incisal wall with putty matrix #22 - #27 / lower anteriors
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Build-up #22 - #27, shape and polish / lower anteriors
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Build-up lower occlusal posteriors
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Demonstration of Smile Preview
Upcoming Virtual Workshops
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December 11 & 12, 2025
CPR for the Worn Dentition (16 CE)
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January 29-30, 2026
Porcelain Veneer Cementation Workshop (14 CE)
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March 27, 2026
Esthetic and Functional Success for Diastema Closure (8 CE)
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May 15, 2026
From Break to Beautiful: Flawless Class IV Resin Restorations (8 CE)
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June 19, 2026
Mastering Intraoral Scanners and Digital Workflow for the Dental Team (4 CE)
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September 25, 2026
Veneering the Dark Central Incisor - Conservative Direct and Indirect Restorative Strategies (8 CE)
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October 30, 2026
3D Printing for the Restorative Dentist
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December 11, 2026
Injection Molding Workshop (8 CE)
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Study Club
Join five in-depth virtual meetings held on Thursday evenings throughout the year. Engage in detailed case presentations, discuss curated research articles, and exchange valuable tips with fellow dentists.
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01/22/2026
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04/09/2026
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06/11/2026
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10/15/2026
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12/10/2026
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Coffee & Donuts
Kickstart your Friday mornings with informal sessions and discuss patient treatments, practice management, and receive feedback on your cases.
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01/16/2026
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02/13/2026
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03/20/2026
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04/10/2026
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05/08/2026
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06/05/2026
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08/21/2026
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10/09/2026
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11/20/2026
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12/10/2026
Popular On-Demand Courses
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Injection Moulding Techniques (3 CE)
Simple, predictable, systematic foundation for you to start your journey with injection moulding
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Advanced Techniques in Composite Veneers (6 CE)
Take control of aesthetic cases in your practice, whether you are enhancing smiles with direct resin veneers or creating provisional restorations for indirect cases.
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A Realistic Perspective on Occlusal Appliances (3 CE)
Learn how to design, fabricate, and manage occlusal appliances with confidence through practical guidance and real clinical case examples.
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Bicuspid Veneer and V-Onlay Preparation (3 CE)
Gain expertise in ‘prep-less’ veneers, buccal cusp reduction, and margin placement methods to enhance your clinical outcomes.
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Class IV Composite Restoration – Polychromatic Approach (3 CE)
This on-demand course covers material selection and advanced layering techniques to help you create natural-looking, long-lasting restorations that set you apart.
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EXOCAD: Foundation (2 CE)
Gain the skills to confidently navigate Exocad, build patient cases, and streamline your workflow using time-saving techniques and presets.
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Class II Direct Resin (3 CE)
Master a reliable approach to Class II restorations by learning how to create ideal proximal contacts that enhance both the strength and aesthetics of your work.
