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SDR® - No Ordinary Composite
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Released: 7/26/12
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This video shows the impressive handling of the new bulk-fill composite SDR® Smart Dentine Replacement with the focus on the self-levelling property of this revolutionary composite.








Posterior Composite Restorations Made Easy
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Released: 7/26/12
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This tutorial demonstrates how you can simplify your posterior composite restorations with a new bulk-fill technique and a new sectional matrix system without compromising on quality of seal and with strong contact points.








Palodent® Plus Sectional Matrix System
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Released: 7/26/12
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For dentists placing Class II restorations, Palodent Plus is the new integrated sectional matrix system from DENTSPLY that delivers easy, predictable and accurate contacts using innovative component technology.








GrandTEC®: Resin-impregnated glass fiber strand
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 7/17/12
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VOCO is proud to introduce GrandTEC®, a state-of-the-art resin-impregnated glass fiber strand designed specifically for clinical situations that demand the highest levels of stability and adhesive strength.








New Cavitron® with Tap-On™ Technology
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Released: 7/3/12
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The trusted performance of Cavitron® systems – now with the ease of Tap-On™ Technology which activates scaling or air polishing with a single tap of the foot pedal, allowing the foot to rest during the procedure.








Estelite Sigma Quick - A Spherical Revolution
Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America
Released: 6/18/12
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Learn how Estelite Sigma Quick enhances your restoration time, decreases composite inventory, and provides the best alternative for your patient.








Venus® Temp 2
Sponsor: Kulzer
Released: 5/2/12
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Kulzer introduces Venus® Temp 2, a new temporary restorative material to offer outstanding flexural strength, durability and the same level of esthetics found in final restorations.








3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Sponsor: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Released: 5/2/12
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This module will introduce you to the innovative 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule and show how it offers a convenient and time-saving alternative to traditional gingival retraction methods such as retraction cords and other retraction pastes.








COMPONEER™ (Direct Composite Veneering System)
Sponsor: COLTENE
Released: 4/2/12
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Coltène introduces new COMPONEER™, the first prefabricated composite veneer system that provides an affordable and reliable solution for the fabrication and placement of custom veneer restorations in a single office visit.








Debonding Clarity ADVANCED brackets off the archwire
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 3/13/12
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It is recommended to debond Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets on the archwire. However, single brackets may be debonded off the archwire. The Unitek™ Self-Ligating Bracket Debonding Instrument (REF 804-170) is recommended for debonding Clarity ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets, both on- and off the archwire, since it is specifically designed to maximize the ease of debonding. To debond, position the instrument over the bracket, firmly squeeze the bracket mesial-distal, to utilize the proprietary vertical stress concentrator, and gently rock the instrument back and forth, until the bracket is off the tooth.








Debonding Clarity ADVANCED brackets on the archwire
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 3/13/12
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It is recommended to debond Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets on the archwire. However, single brackets may be debonded off the archwire. The Unitek™ Self-Ligating Bracket Debonding Instrument (REF 804-170) is recommended for debonding Clarity ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets, both on- and off the archwire, since it is specifically designed to maximize the ease of debonding. To debond, position the instrument over the bracket, firmly squeeze the bracket mesial-distal, to utilize the proprietary vertical stress concentrator, and gently rock the instrument back and forth, until the bracket is off the tooth.








GuttaFlow®2
Sponsor: COLTENE
Released: 3/8/12
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When it comes to filling a root canal—a tight 3-dimensional seal is essential to achieving long-term clinical success. Coltene now introduces GuttaFlow®2, which offers all the benefits of the original GuttaFlow® in a convenient syringe delivery system, plus the added advantage of easier drilling for post preparation and retreatment.








Flexitime® VPS Impression Solutions
Sponsor: Kulzer
Released: 1/26/12
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This module will highlight the features and benefits of Flexitime® VPS Impression Solutions, and show how this innovative and versatile impression material system allows dentists to capture precise detail for an accurate marginal fit—every time.








Reverse Double Overtie (German Overtie): Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers and ligature director with a small head Ligature material: Sections of four modules of powerchain (not too thick; can use Rocky Mountain or Ormco) When to use it: Use the reverse double overtie when you need maximum seating force on the wire. Technique: Ligature is placed around the hook and the behind the occlusal wing before placing the wire. In contrast to a normal double overtie, the free modules are oriented to the occlusal. To overtie, seat the wire in the slot with a ligature director, stretch the elastic with the hemostat/mosquito pliers over the wire and fix the first module under the hook, using the ligature director to direct the powerchain. To remove the reverse double overtie, use a short dental explorer to pull the ligature from under the hook and remove.








Normal Elastic Tie: Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers and ligature director with a small head (optional) Ligature material: Conventional o-ring When to use it: When alignment is almost normal. This ligature will not provide tip control when used with the vertical slot. Technique: Place o-ring behind the occlusal tie wing and over the gingival hook. When ligating lower anterior brackets, it is important to go occlusal to gingival when placing regular o-rings.








Chicane Elastics: Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers and ligature director Ligature material: Multiple modules of clear powerchain When to use it: To derotate and close spaces. The term “chicane” refers to an elastic that is placed on both the buccal and lingual sides of the teeth. It is a very helpful technique for simultaneously derotating teeth and closing space or derotating multiple teeth. The chicane is very versatile and can be used in a number of different clinical situations.








Lasso Elastic (O Lasso): Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers and ligature director Ligature material: Clear powerchain When to use it: When it is not possible to ligate a tooth but it needs to be brought closer to the wire. Technique: Make a normal tie on the wire using the first module of the chain and then is stretch the second module around the crown of the tooth. The technique is especially helpful when the crowding is so severe that the bracket could not be bonded to the tooth.








Powerchain Placement: Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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The wings of Incognito brackets are large enough to accommodate both overties and powerchain. Powerchain is easily placed over the existing ties. Recommended powerchain is Rocky Mountain because it is thinner and easier to place on Incognito brackets.








Power Tie: Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers, ligature director, short explorer Ligature material: Four modules of RMO gray powerchain When to use it: For angulation and torque control of the anterior teeth when using a ribbonwise archwire with a vertical insertion. The power tie can be used to correct torque and angulation problems with both full sized and under sized wires. Technique: Remove old elastic and bring the last module of the four modules around the bracket body. It is not necessary to remove the wire to do this. Start to make a reverse double overtie and stretch the elastic as much as possible using a hemostat. Bring both parts of the open module around the side to which the tooth is tipped and go under the hook with both sides. When correcting a torque problem is does not matter which side of the tie wing you go around. Take the short probe and catch the first module. Place the tip of the probe on the occlusal tie wing. Slide the elastic behind the tie wing.








Self Retaining Slot: Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Ligature director, mirror Ligature Material: None When to use it: Use with .014 or smaller Niti wires to resolve crowding on lower anteriors. Technique: Place wire behind the incisal tie wings and use ligature director to engage.








Reverse Double Overtie with Steel Ligature (German Overtie with Steel Ligature): Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Needle nose hemostat and ligature director with a small head Ligature material: Thin steel ligature 0.008” diameter and two inches in length When to use it: Use this tie to prevent tipping when you are retracting canines or doing en-masse retraction. For maximum control, the wire needs to be guided close to the bracket body. Technique: Make a u-shape under the hook on both sides of the bracket body going under the wire. Take one side, go over the wire and under the hook and close it on the opposite side by twisting. Push the sides of the steel ligature as close to the bracket body as possible and tighten to maximize the seating force.








Lasso Elastic (Conventional Lasso): Incognito™ Appliance System Clinical Guide
Sponsor: 3M Ortho
Released: 11/17/11
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Tools: Hemostat/Mosquito pliers with a thin head, cotton pliers, ligature director with a small head Ligature material: Clear powerchain When to use it: Derotation Technique: Detrotate teeth by wrapping clear powerchain around the tooth, attaching to the wire and bracket hook.








Quick Up from VOCO
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 11/15/11
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Quick Up is an innovative and complete system that provides you with all the materials you need to quickly, easily and effectively attach corresponding attachments to an acrylic-based denture with the new Quick Up technique.








EQUIA Update Module
Sponsor: GC America
Released: 9/6/11
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Wouldn’t it be nice to have the benefits of a glass ionomer restorative and resin-based composite in one restorative system? Well now you can! Watch this module on EQUIA™, by GC, and learn all about it! *Not available in the US








Grandio®SO Flow and Heavy Flow
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 9/3/11
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This module will introduce you to new Grandio®SO Flow and Heavy Flow, and show how both products combine the easy handling you expect from a flowable with superior physical properties that—until now—were available only from packable universal composites.








iBOND® Total Etch
Sponsor: Kulzer
Released: 7/1/11
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iBOND Total Etch is an adhesive system based on the Total Etch technique. It not only leads the industry in high bond strength to both enamel and dentin, but also ensures optimal marginal adaptation and is ideal for desensitizing hypersensitive areas.








Gluma® Desensitizer PowerGel
Sponsor: Kulzer
Released: 6/22/11
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Gluma® Desensitizer PowerGel is a unique one-step gel formula that is specifically designed to give you all the desensitizing benefits of Gluma®—with greater control and accuracy during application.








BIOSPLINT™ Reinforcement Ribbon
Sponsor: ACTEON
Released: 5/23/11
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BIOSPLINT is a multiple-use dental reinforcement ribbon that is ideal for stabilization and immobilization of loose teeth, immediate replacement of avulsed teeth, reinforcement and construction of provisional and permanent bridges, and the maintenance of inter-dental spaces. Watch this module and learn all about this exceptional splinting material.








SOPROLIFE
Sponsor: ACTEON
Released: 5/23/11
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SOPROLIFE utilizes an auto-fluorescence technology under high magnification to assist dentists with the diagnosis and treatments of caries. By enabling dentists to see what was once invisible to the eye, SOPROLIFE is changing the way dental caries is diagnosed and treated.


Clinical Tips 
 

Dr. Cone on GC FujiCEM 2 and GC FujiCEM Evolve (01:47)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Miles Cone
Released: 12/21/23
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Dr. Miles Cone discusses his go to resin modified glass ionomer, GC FujiCEM® 2, and now GC FujiCEM® Evolve.


Dr. Cone on GRADIA gum shades and OPTIGLAZE color (03:55)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Miles Cone
Released: 12/21/23
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Dr. Miles Cone goes over shade matching by using GRADIA® gum shades to do a composite blend and OPTIGLAZE™ color to match teeth color.


Dr. Jain on GC Fuji Automix LC, EQUIA & EQUIA Forte (03:30)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Poonam Jain
Released: 9/22/23
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Dr. Poonam Jain discusses the benefits of using GC Fuji® Automix LC, EQUIA® and EQUIA® Forte in the dental practice.


Dr. Cone on G-CEM ONE and G-CEM ONE Adhesive Enhancing Primer (02:45)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Miles Cone
Released: 9/14/23
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Dr. Miles Cone discusses the clinical protocol and benefits of using G-CEM ONE™ and G-CEM ONE™ Adhesive Enhancing Primer.


Dr. Snyder on Bulk Injectables, FSC and HPC-filler Technologies (04:36)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder
Released: 6/30/23
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Dr. Todd Snyder discusses using bulk injectables such as G-ænial™ BULK Injectable, G-ænial™ Universal Injectable, and G-ænial™ Flo X, and the benefits of GC's proprietary FSC (Full-coverage Silane Coating) technology and HPC-filler (High-performance Pulverized CERASMART® Filler) technology.
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Dr. Lowe on Simplified Unishade System (06:29)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe
Released: 4/6/23
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Dr. Bob Lowe discusses the Simplified Unishade System for restorations using G-ænial™ A'CHORD, G-Premio BOND, and G-ænial™ Universal Injectable.


Dr. Auster on G-CEM ONE + Adhesive Enhancing Primer (03:11)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster
Released: 8/31/22
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Dr. Peter Auster discusses the benefits of using G-CEM ONE™ in conjunction with G-CEM ONE™ Adhesive Enhancing Primer (AEP) for retentive and non-retentive preps.


Dr. Snyder on Glass Ionomers & EQUIA Forte HT (04:42)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder
Released: 8/31/22
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Dr. Todd Snyder discusses glass ionomers and the benefits if using EQUIA Forte® HT, a bulk fill glass hybrid long term restorative system.


Dr. Shuman on LuxaCrown and Ecosite (02:06)
Sponsor: DMG America
Presenter: Dr. Troy Schmedding, DDS, AACD
Released: 6/16/22
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Dr. Ian Shuman shares several clinical cases for correcting occlusion intraorally using LuxaCrown and Ecosite.
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Dr. Snyder on Injectable Composites (04:11)
Sponsor: GC America
Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder
Released: 4/22/22
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Dr. Todd Snyder discusses the difference between flowable composites versus injectable composites and goes over the benefits and uses for GC's line of products: G-ænial™ Flo X, G-ænial™ Universal Flo, G-ænial™ Universal Injectable, and G-ænial™ BULK Injectable.


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