Online Dental CE

Stop Being Degenerative: How to Protect Dental Crowns from Microleakage and Secondary Decay Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Pulpdent Mon  4/29/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Mon  4/29/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

We know that when we perform direct bonding procedures, our adhesives and restorative materials can cause proteolytic responses in the dentin structure, which may ultimately lead to failure at the interface. However, we tend to overlook the possibility of similar outcomes with our resin cements. As we create the same hybridization of the dentin, there is a potential for failure due to bacterial contamination, insufficient infiltration, and the acidity of our resin cement. This CE webinar aims to explore a cementation process that can significantly improve the success of this critical restorative procedure. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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How I Use Bioactive Materials to Advance Patient Care Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 3/18/24 Expiration Date: 3/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bioactive materials have been advancing patient care for over a decade, yet many clinicians are unaware of the positive impact they can provide to daily patient outcomes, keeping the materials in a "Golden Box" only to be used in special situations. Bioactive dental materials are indicated and appropriate to use in most restorative scenarios. When used properly, they ensure quality, long lasting restorations for our patients. This CE webinar invites you to rethink your caries management practices by combining patient centricity and practice efficiency for a patient-practice win-win.

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Five Ways to Enhance Your Pediatric Care Presenter: Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/20/23 Expiration Date: 9/20/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Overcoming the challenges of pediatric dentistry requires a special skill set and a unique approach. In this CE webinar, board certified pediatric dentist and gifted storyteller Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer will impart five essential success tips for pediatric dentistry that she has cultivated in her 10-plus years of clinical practice. As Dr. Frazer says, "There are things that took me years to learn as a pediatric dentist, and I would have been so much better off knowing these things from day one.” This webinar serves as a resource for clinicians seeking to advance their pediatric dentistry skills and provide the highest level of care to their youngest patients. It will offer practical and actionable guidance that you can implement into your clinical practice. Attendees can expect to gain knowledge on optimizing product choices and techniques, enhancing bedside manner, prioritizing self-care, addressing parental concerns, and utilizing "smart"/bioactive products to support oral development while avoiding burnout.

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Bioactive Crown Cementation Presenter: Dr. Les Rykiss CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 8/23/23 Expiration Date: 8/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

True bioactivity in relation to cementation in today’s dentistry is incredibly advantageous. It allows the dentist to have comfort in the knowledge that the crown margin will not be the weak link in cementation. Bioactivity enhances the stability of the restoration by forming hydroxyapatite crystals at the restorative margin, minimizing the chance of microleakage and decreasing the risk of sensitivity. This CE webinar will examine the characteristics of bioactive cements and indications for its usage.

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Ergonomics and Efficiency: The Dynamic Duo for Better Productivity! Presenter: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 7/11/23 Expiration Date: 7/11/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The dental profession is at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), with up to 96% of practitioners reporting pain due to clinical work habits. This is due to repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching, incorrect operator and patient positioning, and performing repetitive movements in a static posture. These habits not only compromise the health of the dental clinician but also reduces efficiency and production. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the working environment to the practitioner, instead of forcing one's body to acclimate to the environment. Proper ergonomics can increase productivity and efficiency, decrease pain, and lengthen one's career. Allowing the individual to practice pain-free, ergonomics can increase the quality of one's life and work satisfaction. At the conclusion of this CE webinar, participants will learn ergonomic techniques, proper positioning, and product choices to allow them to practice pain-free while also increasing efficiency and productivity.

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Crown-worthy Choices: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Select Products with Confidence Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 6/28/23 Expiration Date: 6/28/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar aims to empower dental hygienists with the knowledge and confidence to make informed product selections. The webinar will delve into the digestible science behind dental product selection, including a look at active ingredients and how they contribute to oral health. With this knowledge, dental hygienists will be able to choose products that best suit the unique needs of their patients.

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Embracing Bioactivity: A Path to Optimal Patient Care Presenter: Dr. Delfin Barquero CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 6/19/23 Expiration Date: 6/19/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this cutting-edge CE webinar, participants will delve into the exciting world of bioactivity and its applications in dentistry. The webinar will explore the science behind bioactive materials, their benefits, and how they can revolutionize dental treatments. By incorporating bioactivity into your practice, you can provide top-tier care while preserving the natural beauty of your patients' smiles.

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Everyday Success with Provisionals: Tips for Mastering the Temporization Phase Presenter: Dr. Neville Hatfield CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 2/3/23 Expiration Date: 2/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Neville Hatfield, DMD, will discuss current provisional materials available to practitioners and how unique chemistry in currently available products help with those frustrations inherent during the temporization phase. Pros and cons of products will be discussed and his recommendations will be discussed.

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What is a Bioactive Material? Presenter: Dr. Nathaniel Lawson CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 11/1/22 Expiration Date: 11/1/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bioactive has become a buzz word in dentistry, however, many of us struggle to define exactly what that term means. This CE webinar will present the bioactive claims of bioactive restorative materials as well as the evidence for these claims. Clinical examples of the use of these materials will be presented.

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Bioactivity in Everyday Practice Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/26/22 Expiration Date: 9/26/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Historically, dental materials have been designed to be passive. They are considered successful if they do not interact with or harm the surrounding tissue. Thus, these materials are deemed to be biocompatible. In recent years, with the development of bioactive materials with impressive capabilities, this has started to change. A shift in thinking and a desire to do better for our patients has given rise to the era of bioactive dental materials. Bioactive materials are by design, interactive with a patient’s tooth structure and help to stimulate and mimic the remineralization process that takes place in nature. This CE webinar will review the science behind bioactive dental materials as well as practical uses for bioactive dental materials in everyday practice.

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Are Your Patients “Out of Balance”? Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 8/1/22 Expiration Date: 8/1/25 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Life has become more stressful and challenging, especially during the pandemic. When we find time to care for ourselves, we don’t always make optimal decisions. This includes important choices related to diet, nutrition, and oral health. Yet, each time we eat, the balance of the oral cavity can shift, allowing opportunistic pathogens to become activated and destructive. The result is an oral environment that is “out of balance.” How can we as dental professionals respond to these circumstances and stop this disease process? Fortunately, there are specific and highly effective oral health strategies that you can use to restore balance. In this webinar, Dr. John Comisi will help you understand the disease process and how to end the frustrating treatment cycle of “one step forward, two steps back.” He will also look at beneficial procedures and materials we can we use to arrest this disease process—and possibly even reverse it.

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Episode 354: Enter the New Era of Bioactivity and Biomineralization View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. John Comisi Release Date: 12/9/21

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Episode 351: Bioactivity: The Answer to the Weak Link of Adhesive Dentistry View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Delfin Barquero Release Date: 12/6/21

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Episode 319: The Joy of Placing Sealants: A Tried-and-true Preventive Treatment View All Episodes from: Pulpdent Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pulpdent CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc Release Date: 8/17/21

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Episode 87: Bioactive and Biomimetic Dentistry: Challenges and Opportunities 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 86: 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 85: 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 84: 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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ACTIVA Presto – Universal Stackable Composite – Light Cure Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 3/9/20 View Full Description »

ACTIVA Presto is the first light cure composite designed to mimic the properties of natural teeth. ACTIVA Presto supports biomineralization, a natural process that helps regulate the chemistry of teeth and promotes oral health. Since biomineralization restores the minerals that were lost in the decay process, with ACTIVA Presto you are truly restoring the tooth.

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ACTIVA BioACTIVE Mimics Nature Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 11/27/19 View Full Description »

ACTIVA BioACTIVE products are the first dental resins with a bioactive ionic resin matrix, shock-absorbing rubberized resin component, and reactive ionomer glass fillers that mimic the physical and chemical properties of natural teeth.

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Why Bioactive Dental Cements? Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 4/19/16 View Full Description »

ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is the latest offering in Pulpdent’s line of bioactive products. Indicated for indirect applications, the cement stimulates mineral apatite formation at the material-tooth interface.

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ACTIVA Bio-ACTIVE CEMENT Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 3/1/16 View Full Description »

ACTIVA Bio-ACTIVE CEMENT from Pulpdent provides significant long-term benefits for your patients by continuously diffusing calcium, phosphate and fluoride in response to natural pH cycles, and stimulating mineral apatite crystal formation.

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ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE and BASE/LINER Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 3/6/14 View Full Description »

ACTIVA is the first dental restorative with a bioactive resin matrix, a shock-absorbing resin component and bioactive fillers that deliver long-term benefits to your patients.

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Tuff-Temp™ Plus Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 7/22/13 View Full Description »

Pulpdent® introduces new Tuff-Temp™ Plus, a dual-cure, provisional veneer, crown and bridge resin with a rubberized-resin™ formula for temporaries that are esthetic, strong, reliable and secure.

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Embrace™ Varnish from Pulpdent Sponsor: Pulpdent Released: 7/2/13 View Full Description »

This module will introduce you to Embrace™ Varnish from Pulpdent, a 5% sodium fluoride varnish with CXP™ for unsurpassed fluoride release.

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Dr. Joy on Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant (04:42) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc Released: 9/15/21 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc discusses the characteristics and clinical outcomes of using Embrace™ WetBond™ Pit & Fissure Sealant.

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Dr. Glazer on ACTIVA Presto (04:45) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 5/14/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the properties and biomimicry of ACTIVA™ Presto™.

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Dr. Glazer on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-BASE/LINER (04:00) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 5/14/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the bioactive and physical properties of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-BASE/LINER.

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Dr. Glazer on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT (03:54) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 6/21/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the indications, bioactivity and biomimicry of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-CEMENT™.

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Dr. Volker on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE (04:25) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Arthur Volker Released: 12/31/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Arthur Volker discusses caries restoration and the use of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, a resin modified glass ionomer.

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Dr. Griffin on ACTIVA BioACTIVE (04:05) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Jack Griffin Released: 5/31/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Jack Griffin discusses the benefits and features of both the ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE and ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-BASE/LINER.

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Dr. Comisi and Larry Clark on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE (03:25) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. John Comisi and Larry Clark Released: 10/17/17 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. John Comisi and Larry Clark discusses the features of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE and shows various studies on the restorative material.

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Dr. Comisi and Larry Clark on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE - Biomineralization (04:34) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. John Comisi and Larry Clark Released: 10/17/17 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. John Comisi and Larry Clark talks about the biomineralization of teeth and shows clinical cases using ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE.

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Dr. Comisi on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE (04:55) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. John Comisi Released: 12/20/16 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. John Comisi discusses the scientific benefits of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE: Bioactive ionic interface (resin-dentin interface without a hybrid layer); Rubberized resin for toughness and durability; Compressive strength; Wear factor; Deflection at break.

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Connie Lorich on Embrace Varnish (01:16) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Connie Lorich, RDH, BS Released: 10/1/14 Play Clinical Tip

Connie Lorish discusses the benefits of varnishes that contain bioavilable calcium, phosphate and fluoride, in particular Embrace™ Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride with CXP™.

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