Supported with decades of research, this CE webinar dives into the enhanced value of short fiber-reinforced resin composites. What are they? These are composites, that have glass fibers placed in a variety of orientations and lengths to enhance the physical properties in load bearing areas. Do they replace your everyday composites and the answer is NO! What they do bring to the table are ways to enhance your restorations (especially endodontically treated teeth) and help reduce the risks of cracks and crack propagation.
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Everyday Composites Made Extraordinary
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Mennito CE Supporter: Ivoclar
It is likely that every day, in your dental practice, you reach for your composite resin material to restore a tooth. It is the material we, as dentists, rely on the most. In this CE webinar, Dr. Mennito will share with you tools and materials to help you place durable and esthetic restorations for the posterior and anterior regions while making sure you don’t run over schedule.
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Esthetic and Functional Bonding: A Sequential Process to Successful Bonding Procedures and Techniques
Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai CE Supporter: VOCO America
Patients come into our office with misaligned, chipped or discolored bonded restorations. However, due to social media, patients are more fearful of "drilling" on their teeth. Therefore, they become very apprehensive about treatment. It is crucial to educate and communicate to our patients and use a more conservative approach to enhancing their smile. Step one for success is to correctly align the teeth in order to have long term results with composite bonding. Step two is assessing where and how much is needed to enhance the newly positioned teeth to create a more esthetic result. Composite bonding can yield immediate results and gratifications.
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Structural Color Gives Life to Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Newton Fahl CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America
Composite resins use pigment-based technology to match the polychromicity of natural teeth. Here, the challenge lies in adequately selecting dentin and enamel shades to mimic the optical characteristics of each layer in a restoration. Unlike other systems, omnichromatic composites are based on the structural color concept whereby a pigment-free, single shade can blend in with the surrounding tooth structure to produce seamless restorations. This CE webinar will discuss how this novel technology can effectively solve different clinical challenges with great esthetic success. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )
Products, Innovations and Techniques That Reduce Headaches in the Operatory
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta CE Supporter: VOCO America
As with all other forms of technology, the dental supply industry is in a constant race to provide the most useful innovations in the products that we use. The problem is that it is sometimes very difficult to keep track of all of them, and knowing what promises from the local sales rep are actually legit. In this CE webinar, through a series of highly relevant clinical scenarios, Dr. Gupta shares the best, most predictable solutions to make our experiences in the op more of a joy, and less of a headache.
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Flow Into Anterior Injectable Composites
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America
In this CE webinar you will learn an overall workflow for composite injection molded veneers. You will learn how to assess and plan your smile design, communicate with your lab, and visually see the technique used to provide this service to your patients.
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Close Your Contacts: A Simple Approach to Getting Tight Interproximal Contacts
Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman CE Supporter: DMG America
Direct composite has poor compressive strength prior to curing and therefore must be managed differently than amalgam. This CE webinar is designed to teach the fundamentals of direct restorative treatment of both posterior and anterior teeth. It will also delve into the basics of class 2 matrix systems designed specifically for direct composite as well as a unique universal bonding system.
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Simple and Effective Aesthetic Materials for Use in Pediatric Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Lance Kisby CE Supporter: GC America
This CE webinar will discuss new aesthetic materials and their use in cosmetic dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. GIC’s, noted for their fluoride release, have improved greatly over the last decade as a final restoration in Class I and Class II restorations in stress bearing and non-stress bearing teeth. Composites have also improved over time. Their chameleon effect gives the dentist a better color match, predictability, and reduced shade inventory. The final topic covered will be the indications for successful techniques on how to use and apply these materials in your practice.
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Restoring Teeth with Injectable Composite
Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America
As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class I, Class II and Class VI lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made injectable composite material a great aesthetic option. This CE webinar will demonstrate, in a step-by-step fashion, how to use high strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.
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Practice costs grow year by year, however reimbursement rates stay flat. In order to remain as profitable, we face only once option...to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This CE webinar will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures - direct posterior composites!
This fast paced CE webinar will introduce clinicians to injection molding techniques and applications. Emphasis will be placed on how to prepare for clinical cases using the injection molding method. Materials and armamentarium that lend themselves to injection molding will be explored. Proper bonding, placement and finishing techniques will be discussed and practiced.
Proper soft tissue control and isolation is critical to many aspects of dentistry. Hard work and skill at creating or delivering an ideal restoration can all be negated if the soft tissue/fluid control is not ideal. There are many techniques, technologies, and techniques that can assist with this most critical aspect of dentistry. This CE webinar is designed to review many different helpful tools for the clinician to have more ideal outcomes.
Dental product formulations are always evolving with our profession. These improvements are impacting dental adhesives, flowables, and universal composites. In this CE webinar, take a journey on how these advancements are creating biocompatible restorations and improving clinical efficacy.
Anterior direct composite restorations are commonly regarded as one of the more intricate procedures within the realm of everyday dentistry. This particular aspect of dentistry requires the expertise of both the dental technician and the restorative dentist. Throughout this CE webinar, we will explore the significance of adhering to a straightforward checklist that can significantly enhance the predictability of direct resin restorations in the anterior region. Our focus will encompass the latest bonding protocol, which falls under the purview of Biomimetic Dentistry. By delving into numerous clinical examples, we will gain insights into a streamlined workflow that facilitates the attainment of reliable outcomes when working with composite materials in the anterior region. We will underscore the importance of case design, morphology, shade selection, and finishing techniques.
Traditional instruction for composite application has always been “incremental” and with “cold” room temperature material. And yet, voids and gaps are often observed with the “cold” placement of these materials. Flowable composites and various placement techniques have been developed to help overcome this problem, especially in the deepest parts of our tooth preparations. However, recent evidence is calling this “tried and true” process into question. In this CE webinar, join us to review the “tradition” of composite placement as you and I were taught in dental school and as we investigate a processes that can simplify and improve your long term restorative process.
Cosmetic dentistry is no longer a novelty as it was in the 1980’s...it is serious business. Patient expectations are growing so that you must learn to master the art and science not only in the front but the back of the mouth. Fortunately, advancements in technology and materials have allowed dentists and their teams to be on the same page with the patient, lab, and specialist that help you create extra-ordinary results that are predictable and profitable for the practice and often affordable for patients.
The goal of every composite restorative material developed by manufacturers, is to become the synthetic restorative that best mimics natural tooth structure and be the most Biomimetic available. Materials can claim to be the “best” in one or more performance categories or testing protocols. However, the best material theoretically - will be the one that is “best” in the greatest number of those testing categories or properties. This CE webinar will detail and analyze the various “key” testing protocols used in manufacturing for the testing of composite materials. We will then explain the in-vivo, clinical value, of those tests and associated bar graphs. Additionally, we will discuss how these various performance indicators, impact the long-term marginal integrity of restorations.
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.
As the patient pool in each dental practice continues to age, clinicians must thoughtfully consider and approach the evolving restorative needs and oral health demands of each individual patient. This CE webinar will cover several real-world case studies which demonstrate a customized approach to treatment planning endosseous implants, improving the esthetics of darker teeth, aiding the retention and stability of removable prosthetics, and improving the overall hygiene and well-being of periodontally compromised dentition within an ageing demographic.
How many different shades of composite do your customers need in the posterior region? If they opt for CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal, a single shade will do the trick. The go-to solution for common posterior restorations, independent of the color of the underlying and adjacent tooth structure.
BRILLIANT EverGlow Flow is a flowable submicron hybrid composite that gives you both stability and flowability in one versatile material. Appropriate for use in a wide range of indications, BRILLIANT EverGlow Flow is available in eight shades and two different needle sizes, including an extra-fine needle. If you’re ready to upgrade your dentistry, COLTENE’s BRILLIANT EverGlow Flow is for you!
everX Flow is a short fiber-reinforced dentin replacement that provides excellent core strength and fracture resistance. You can use it for core build-ups, substructure for endodontically-treated teeth, coronal restorations and teeth with large cavities in high stress-bearing areas, knowing that you’ll be restoring teeth in a biomimetic way and preventing crack propagation.
ZR-Cem is an innovative self-adhesive universal resin cement specially formulated for zirconia restorations. Dual-cured ZR-Cem enables a strong bond to all ceramic materials, dentin and enamel - ensuring superior retention and marginal integrity.
Simplify procedures with FIT SA, a comprehensive self-adhesive flowable restorative with bioactive Giomer Technology inside. FIT SA has eliminated the need for the technique sensitive bonding procedure. FIT SA offers superior strength and polishability, and the unique filler structure combines the light transmission and diffusion properties of enamel and dentin to blend well with the surrounding dentition.
Simplify procedures with FIT SA, a comprehensive self-adhesive flowable restorative with bioactive Giomer Technology inside. FIT SA has eliminated the need for the technique sensitive bonding procedure. FIT SA offers superior strength and polishability, and the unique filler structure combines the light transmission and diffusion properties of enamel and dentin to blend well with the surrounding dentition.
New from GC America: everX Flow™ is a highly fracture resistant composite substructure which may be used as a dentin replacement material in bulk filling and core build-up applications, as well as in cases where endodontic stability must be restored.
As a result of the COVID pandemic, most dental practices are focusing on single visit procedures. Direct restorations are one of the most common single visit procedures within a dental practice. Optimizing the workflow for that procedure will help save chair time, improve clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Precise implementation of each individual step in the Kulzer Direct Restoration Workflow lays the foundation for a more efficient workflow and outstanding clinical outcomes. Watch this video to learn more.
The coronavirus has changed the way dentistry will forever be practiced. Join Dr. Pete Gardell as he discusses techniques for maintaining an efficient and safe environment for his staff and patients. See how he now approaches the placement of his direct restorative treatments to ensure predictability and cleanliness for his practice.
This tutorial will discuss the evolution of RMGI cements. GC FujiCEM Evolve is a radiopaque resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in a syringe delivery with a tack-cure feature and high radiopacity. It can be used for cementation of a variety of substates and different types of indirect restorations.
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.
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 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.