Improving Esthetics of Direct Resin Posterior Restorations with a Single Shade Composite that Blends Naturally Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 10/24/24 Expiration Date: 10/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct resin posterior restorations can be challenging to blend with the surrounding tooth structure for several reasons ranging from discoloration of underlying tooth structure that can result when replacing an old amalgam that stained the dentin, teeth discolored due to tetracycline or other things related to when the tooth developed, tooth shades that do not fit standard Vita shades, to enamel and dentin that varies in shade on the tooth. Luckily, advances in restorative composite materials have allowed development of single shade resin materials for direct restorations, offering a simpler process using fewer materials to achieve excellent aesthetics that blends with the surrounding tooth. In this CE webinar, the benefits of using a universal shade composite to simplify direct resin restorations for use for Class I and II restorations, Class V restorations and core buildups will be discussed.

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Oral Biofilm: The Systemic Effects - How to Manage Clinically and With Homecare Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman CE Supporter: Cellerant Release Date: 4/19/22 Expiration Date: 4/19/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Our understanding of the importance of removing and preventing oral biofilms has evolved rapidly. We now know that left unchecked biofilm in the oral cavity leads to a range of dental issues and systemic illnesses. In this CE webinar, Dr. Kurtzman explains the microbiology of biofilms and the harmful pathogens they harbor which cause these health issues. He reviews effective clinical and homecare interventions including a new antimicrobial composite technology designed to protect restorations from secondary caries.

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Incorporating An All Tissue Laser in the Practice: Soft Tissue to Cavity Prep to Peri-Implantitis Treatment Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/15/19 Expiration Date: 11/15/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Discussion of the multiple clinical applications of an all tissue laser can be utilized to enhance dental treatment with applications including: cavity preparation, periodontal pocket treatment, gingivectomy, endodontic irrigation, osseous crown lengthening and treatment of implants undergoing peri-implantitis.

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Understanding Adhesive Dentistry: Improving Bonding Predictability Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 10/18/18 Expiration Date: 10/18/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Total-etch, self-etch, selective-etch: these methods and materials can create confusion and clinical results may suffer. In this CE webinar, we will discuss when and how to use total-etch versus self-etch dental adhesives to maximize the durability of long-term restorations and achieve predictable results. Understanding the materials available is one aspect of providing quality dental care, but knowing the steps to take can improve our results, which can hamper what works with a total-etch adhesive and what doesn't work with a self-etch adhesive. We will also discuss restorative failures, and how to identify them and the possible causes, so we can prevent similar failures in the future.

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Episode 445: Temporization - How Do I Make Sense Out Of The Mish-Mash Of Information And Products? View All Episodes from: Centrix Dental Podcast Series

Series: Centrix CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman Release Date: 1/16/23

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