Online Dental CE

This Week

Clinical Techniques to Master the Final Impression Using a Modern Impression Material Reserve Seat Presenter: Marc Geissberger, DDS, MA, BS, CPT CE Supporter: VOCO America Tue  5/21/19    8:30 PM ET    5:30 PM PT Wed  5/22/19    0:30 AM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Dental Labs often report that a significant percentage of impression they receive are missing some critical information or detail. Dental impressions can be one of the most difficult portions of the crown and bridge procedure. This CE webinar will discuss some simple techniques that can improve all clinician's performance immediately. The CE webinar will also examine the benefits to using a new VPS material that has been engineered to optimize both working time and improve setting time. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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This Week

Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate and Everything in Between: Do you Really Know How to Handle These Materials? Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: GC America Wed  5/22/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  5/22/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Laboratory materials are changing faster than ever. Have you asked you laboratory recently what type of Zirconia or Lithium Disilicate they are using? In this CE webinar, join us as we learn how to ask of your laboratory the proper questions so you will know how to handle each of these materials appropriately. By the conclusion of the webinar, the attendee will have a clear, concise recipe of how to select the proper indirect materials and how to optimally cement them for long term success. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Oral Health and Prevention Aspects to the Disruption of Biofilm Reserve Seat Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker CE Supporter: DMG America Thu  5/30/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  5/30/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

During this CE webinar, we will
• recognize the importance of early preventive care
• discuss the common causes of dental disease
• describe the behaviors of biofilms that influence the treatment goals of disruption, elimination, or control
• explain the principles of selective polishing utilizing disposable prophy angles and paste
• discuss the different methods for controlling plaque ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Bumps, Lumps, Red and White Things in the Mouth Reserve Seat Presenter: Stuart Lieblich, D.M.D. CE Supporter: Pierrel Pharma Tue  6/4/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  6/4/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The presentation of lesions in the oral cavity can often be a diagnostic dilemma for the dental team. This CE webinar will review the common intra-oral lesions that are found with a focus on appropriate diagnosis and management. Specific protocols for management and care will be presented so that the dentist can feel comfortable that concerning cases are treated/referred and benign lesions can be continued to be observed. This CE webinar is appropriate for the dentist and clinical team including assistants and hygienists. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Crown and Bridge Made Easy: A Handful of Tips to Make the Day Go Smoothly Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Clinician's Choice Mon  6/10/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Mon  6/10/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

In this CE webinar, join us as we give a concise recipe to simplify everyday crown and bridge. From preparations, to cementation, and everything in between we will offer solutions to conquer every day difficulties. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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What Are Your Revenue Opportunities? Reserve Seat Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Wed  6/12/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  6/12/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Are revenues starting to level out compared to bank deposits last year? You may not know exactly where the shortcomings are, but making an effort to find out is the first step. Learn where the most common revenue opportunities can be found and increase your income starting today! ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Prehabilitation: Oral Care of the Oncology Patient Reserve Seat Presenter: Kris Potts, RDH, BS, FAADH CE Supporter: VOCO America Wed  6/12/19    8:30 PM ET    5:30 PM PT Thu  6/13/19    0:30 AM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

It’s more than screening for oral abnormalities and providing dental care to patients diagnosed with oral cancer. Cancer of any type affects most of us, if not personally, then a friend, family member, or patient that visits your office. This CE webinar covers oral concerns of oncology patients and their caregivers, products to aid in treatment of those oral concerns, and how the cancer diagnosis affects treatment considerations in your chair. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Plan, Print, Drill: Efficient Restoratively Driven Digital Implant Planning and Guided Surgery Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Zachary Evans CE Supporter: Planmeca Mon  6/17/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Mon  6/17/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The purpose of this CE webinar is to provide evidence for the routine use of surgical guides for implant placement and to illustrate the advantages of having those cases be fully restoratively driven. We will discuss a comprehensive strategy to implement this into practice using currently available tools, with an emphasis on speed and efficiency, leading to the possibility of same-appointment planning and surgery. Review of the process will be done step-by-step. By implementing these techniques, the advantages are experienced by the clinician and patient, resulting in predictable, high-quality implant clinical and restorative outcomes. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Flavor Vs Function: A Look at Rationale for Fluoride Varnish Product of Choice Reserve Seat Presenter: Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH CE Supporter: Pulpdent Tue  6/18/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  6/18/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Dental caries continues to be a top-of-mind dental concern, affecting a majority of the US population. Fluoride is a mainstay in prevention, with fluoride varnish products becoming the primary type provided in dental practices. Dental professionals often get “side-tracked” with concerns over patient acceptance of a product utilized in patient care, rather than its efficacy, and often is the case when selecting a fluoride varnish. This CE webinar offers an overview of factors to consider when selecting a fluoride varnish product. Flavor aspects will be presented with a conversation about taste as the current primary determinant for product choice. The benefits of additional ingredients in fluoride varnish will be discussed as well as other characteristics for superior patient benefit. The entire dental team can profit from information concerning fluoride varnish choices for best patient care. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Leveraging a New World of Diagnostics: Utilizing Transillumination Technology for Immediate Application in Your Practice Reserve Seat Presenter: Parag Kachalia, D.D.S. CE Supporter: DEXIS by KaVo Wed  6/19/19    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  6/19/19    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Radiographs and explorers have been used for many years to aid in the diagnostics of caries; however, we know that new methodologies do exist that can help us to achieve an enhanced level of diagnostics in respect to certain types of decay. This CE webinar will take a detailed look at the world of near-infrared transillumination and how a simple handheld technology can be utilized on pediatric through adult patients to diagnose the presence and specific location of caries and fractures—even in their earliest stages. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Protect Your Practice From Infection (Part 1) : Working in Your Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter, D.D.S. CE Supporter: Clorox Healthcare Release Date: 5/8/19 Expiration Date: 5/8/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

When you come to work, you should expect to be able to do your work in a safe environment, free from the risk of infection transmission. In order to stay safe, it’s important that you and your facility follow infection prevention regulations and best practices. In the first CE webinar of this two-part series on infection control presented by Dr. Karson Carpenter, participants will learn about: • Cross contamination risks in dentistry and the role of surfaces in infection transmission • Key infection control guidelines, rules and regulations • Infection control Principles and Strategies • Actions to stay healthy: standard precautions, vaccinations, personal protective equipment, hand hygiene

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Material Driven Crown and Bridge: Having the Right Arsenal is Essential Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 4/24/19 Expiration Date: 4/24/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As our indirect restorative material have shifted from Porcelain Fused to Metal to more Ceramics and Zirconia, so must our thought processes as we prepare, impression(scan) and cement these restorations. In this CE webinar, join us as we delineate concise protocols for current indirect restorative dentistry and create a clear recipe for success.

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The Updated 2018 AAP Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases - Aligning the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis Presenter: Marianne Dryer, RDH, MEd CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 4/23/19 Expiration Date: 4/23/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The dental hygiene diagnosis is a critical part of providing optimum treatment planning and care for the dental patient. The updated AAP Classification System created in 2017 represents a multi-dimensional staging and grading framework for periodontitis and peri-implant disease. This CE webinar will examine the evolution of the updated system including the concepts of staging and grading to classify each periodontal patient. Determining a patient’s likelihood to predictably respond to therapy is a unique feature of the new classification system and allows for individualized treatment plan development. The CE webinar will also highlight the need and value of collaboration amongst dental and medical professionals. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the importance of team calibration when incorporating the system into office protocols will be discussed.

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Injectables Take the Sting Out of Composite Placement Presenter: Sam Simos, D.D.S. CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 4/17/19 Expiration Date: 4/17/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The evolution of today’s restoratives has advanced at a staggering pace. This CE webinar explores the most recent advancements in injectable composites and how they will transform the way you do dentistry. We will break down and simplify the components of successful composite placement through a look at preparation design and an exploration of the latest adhesives and curing lights currently available. Don’t miss this CE webinar for valuable up-to-date information on materials and techniques you can put into practice the next day.

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Are You Ready for Laser Technology Presenter: Michael Koceja, DDS CE Supporter: Integrated Dental Systems Release Date: 4/15/19 Expiration Date: 4/15/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon attending this CE webinar, attendees will • Understand how lasers have evolved, and why now is the time to incorporate laser technology • Understand the advantages of why certain laser wavelengths are more advantages’ than others • Understand the value of lasers in numerous clinical procedures, to create more predictable clinical outcomes • Change the way they practice to provide cutting edge technology to their patients

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Periodontal Splinting Taken to a New Level with CAD-CAM Milled Orthotic Presenter: Mike Malone, DDS, FAGD, AAACD CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/11/19 Expiration Date: 4/11/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will review • Severe tooth mobility stabilized with a bonded full arch orthotic • New nano-ceramic CAD-CAM material • Durable and esthetic material bonded for strength and longevity

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Best Ways to Reward and Motivate Your Team Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 4/10/19 Expiration Date: 4/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

You’ve relied on bonus plans to reward your employees for years, but maybe they are not working now. You thought they motivated your employees to excel, but instead team members focus on what they need to do to earn the bonus – and their overall performance actually suffers. Learn how you can recognize employees who put in extra effort by developing a rewards system.

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Flowable Composite Resins: A Truly “Universal” Restorative Material Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 4/9/19 Expiration Date: 4/9/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Flowable composite resins have been around since the mid 1990’s and today are found in most restorative dental practices. Early uses were limited as cavity liners and small cavity preparations in “non-stress” bearing areas. Through advances in science these materials have become much more versatile, and now have a wide range of clinical applications. This CE webinar will explore some of the many uses for this “universal” restorative material and discuss some of the latest innovations and improvements in this class of composite resins.

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The Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype and Porcelain Veneers - How Do They Complement Each Other Presenter: Mario Romero, DDS CE Supporter: Kerr Restorative Release Date: 4/1/19 Expiration Date: 4/1/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The importance of enamel present in our porcelain veneer preparations is crucial for the long term success of this type of restorations. By combining the BFEP into this equation, tooth reduction can be controlled and calibrated. In this CE webinar we will walk you through a logical clinical sequence that will increase the longevity of your restorations as well as your acceptance rate.

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Solutions for Implant Supported Provisional Restorations Presenter: Dr. David Little, DDS CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 3/28/19 Expiration Date: 3/28/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Implant provisional restorations play a vital role in predictable successful outcomes in implant dentistry. They provide esthetics, maintain masticatory ability, and serve as a functional esthetic blueprint for laboratory communications. This CE webinar will discuss materials and techniques for direct implant provisionals as well as indirect techniques including digital technology

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Episode: Home Care, Home Run! View All Episodes from: Philips Oral Healthcare Dental Podcast Series

Series: Philips Oral Healthcare CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Mary Hughes Release Date: 5/13/19

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Episode: Bioactivity & Biomimicry: What’s the Deal? View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Larry Clark Release Date: 5/8/19

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Episode: Clinical Applications for Bioactive and Biomimetic Materials View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Larry Clark Release Date: 5/8/19

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Episode: Talking to Patients about Bioactive and Biomimetic Dentistry View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Larry Clark Release Date: 5/8/19

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Episode: Bioactive and Biomimetic Dentistry: Challenges and Opportunities View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Larry Clark Release Date: 5/8/19

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Episode: Grow Your Practice with Chairside Denture Relines View All Episodes from: Tokuyama Dental Podcast Series

Series: Tokuyama Dental America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Ara Nazarian, D.D.S. Release Date: 5/6/19

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Episode: In-Office Dispensing of Professional Home Care Products: Why is it Important? View All Episodes from: Philips Oral Healthcare Dental Podcast Series

Series: Philips Oral Healthcare CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Steven Wingfield Release Date: 4/24/19

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Episode: Four Generations Practicing Together: How Do We All Get Along? View All Episodes from: Viva Learning Originals

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: David Rice, D.D.S. Release Date: 4/24/19

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Episode: Dentistry and the Dating Game View All Episodes from: Viva Learning Originals

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: David Rice, D.D.S. Release Date: 4/24/19

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Episode: How to Successfully Start Your Own Dental Practice View All Episodes from: A-dec Dental Podcast Series

Series: A-Dec CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Trent Watrous Release Date: 4/24/19

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Orabloc (2019 Update) Sponsor: Pierrel Pharma Released: 4/22/19 View Full Description »

Orabloc® delivers a rapid onset time of one to nine minutes and a reliable duration of up to one hour. It has a 33% longer shelf life, less epinephrine overages than anesthetic made with a terminal sterilization process, and requires less volume than lidocaine anesthetics.

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Planmeca Testimonial Orthodontist Dr. Jay Burton Sponsor: Planmeca Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Burton talks about why an orthodontists really needs 3D in their office. Using the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans the Planmeca ProMax for CBCT and the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer.

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Dr. Magness uses Planmeca Products for Sleep Dentistry Sponsor: Planmeca Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Joe Magness and his patients talk about his sleep dentistry and his Planmeca System. Dr. Magnus uses the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans and the Planmeca ProMax for CBCT Scans. To learn more about the Planmeca products Dr. Magnus uses for sleep dentistry.

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Planmeca’s Implant workflow, featuring Dr. Zach Evans Sponsor: Planmeca Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Evans talks about his Implant workflow using the Planmeca Emerald Scanner for intraoral scans the Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid for CBCT images and the Planemca Creo C5 to 3D print surgical guides.

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Dr. Ed Suh talks about his Planmeca System Sponsor: Planmeca Released: 4/15/19 View Full Description »

Dr. Suh talks about his Planmeca System. Dr. Suh uses the Planmeca Emerald™ Scanner for intraoral scans and the Planmeca ProMax® for CT Scans.

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BRILLIANT Crios Sponsor: COLTENE Released: 3/28/19 View Full Description »

BRILLIANT Crios is a reinforced composite bloc for fabricating aesthetic permanent restorations using a CAD/CAM grinding process. With BRILLIANT Crios, the material that has long been the gold standard in direct filling therapy now enters indirect CAD/CAM restoration technology. The result is high-performance, made brilliant.

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BioSonic UC150 Ultrasonic Cleaner Sponsor: COLTENE Released: 2/11/19 View Full Description »

Coltene is proud to introduce the newest member of the BioSonic family, the BioSonic UC150. Designed to meet the needs of medium-sized practices, the BioSonic UC150 offers the same great quality you’ve come to expect from Coltene, plus some of the latest technological enhancements in ultrasonic cleaning.

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Meron Plus QM Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 1/28/19 View Full Description »

Meron Plus QM is an automix resin modified glass ionomer cement. You can use it with confidence for the cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges; for high-strength all-ceramic crowns and bridges, such as those that are zirconium dioxide-based; for high-strength all-ceramic inlays; and for metal, ceramic and fiber-reinforced posts.

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Simplicity LED Operatory Light Sponsor: DentalEZ® Released: 1/8/19 View Full Description »

With the Simplicity LED you get an operatory light that lasts much longer than halogen, but operates at a cooler temperature and reduces your energy costs.

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GC Fuji® Automix LC Sponsor: GC America Released: 1/2/19 View Full Description »

GC is proud to introduce the next generation bioactive restorative: The GC Fuji Automix LC, a radiopaque bioactive resin-reinforced light-cured glass ionomer restorative.

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Dr. Maragliano-Muniz on EQUIA Forte (03:56) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, D.M.D. Released: 4/26/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz shows clinical cases of direct restorations using EQUIA Forte®, a glass hybrid restorative material.

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Dr. Austin on OMNICHROMA (04:30) Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America Presenter: Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD Released: 4/23/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Joshua Austin discusses the science and Smart Chromatic Technology behind OMNICHROMA.

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Dr. Kaminer on Enamelon - Stannous Fluoride and ACP (04:18) Sponsor: Premier Dental Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer Released: 4/10/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Ron Kaminer talks about how Stannous Fluoride and ACP in Enamelon® Preventive Treatment Gel and Enamelon® Fluoride Toothpaste help in desensitization and remineralization.

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Dr. Horowitz on G-ænial BULK Injectable (04:56) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Dr. Jeff Horowitz Released: 2/14/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Jeff Horowitz discusses the benefits of G-ænial™ BULK Injectable, an injectable high-strength nano-particle composite with FSC Technology (Full Coverage Silane Coating).

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Dr. Halpern on CERASMART (02:58) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Karyn Halpern, DMD, MS Released: 2/8/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Karyn Halpern discusses the features and benefits of using CERASMART®, a revolutionary, force absorbing, flexible nano ceramic CAD/CAM block.

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Dr. Miyasaki on ProVecta HD, ScanX PSP sensors, and ScanX Swift (02:20) Sponsor: Air Techniques Presenter: Michael Miyasaki, D.D.S. Released: 1/23/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Michael Miyasaki talks about the value of using ProVecta® HD Intraoral X-Ray, ScanX® PSP sensors, and ScanX® Swift in his office.

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Dr. Miyasaki on ScanX Classic and ScanX PSP sensors (03:10) Sponsor: Air Techniques Presenter: Michael Miyasaki, D.D.S. Released: 1/23/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Michael Miyasaki goes over the benefits of ScanX® Classic and ScanX® PSP sensors use in the dental office.

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Dr. Brown on GOCCLES (01:36) Sponsor: Pierrel Pharma Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown Released: 1/3/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Tanya Brown discusses the importance of oral cancer screening and the ease of using GOCCLES® for oral cancer detection.

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Dr. Goldie on GOCCLES (03:38) Sponsor: Pierrel Pharma Presenter: Maria Goldie, RDH, BA, MS Released: 1/3/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Maria Goldie discusses the benefits of GOCCLES®, an oral cancer screening glass, and shows clinical images comparing conventional visual exams versus using GOCCLES®.

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Lisa Maisonet on BioCoat (02:23) Sponsor: Premier Dental Presenter: Lisa Maisonet, RDH, BS, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA Released: 1/2/19 Play Clinical Tip

Lisa Maisonet talks about the benefits of BioCoat™, the first and only bioactive pit and fissure sealant featuring SmartCap™ Technology.

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