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.
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Problem Driven Material Selection
Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: GC America
There are so many different direct restoration restorative materials available that it often gets overwhelming as to what one should buy or use. At the same time dentists want simplification in their systems and a good return on their investment of time and materials. This CE webinar will discuss various types of direct restorative materials and how we can simplify our systems and create the best possible outcome for our patients.
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Minimally Invasive Treatments for Amazing Aesthetic Results
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Winter CE Supporter: DMG America
We’ve all seen those patients who have white spot lesions on otherwise beautiful teeth. It can happen after ortho, it can be developmental, but it’s often something that causes them to be unhappy with their smile. Luckily for us, there is a solution that is painless and simple. In this CE webinar, Dr. Sarah Winter will go over a process called resin filtration. It’s a simple and effective solution for eradicating those white spots so our patients can feel confident in their smile once again. Whether it includes bleaching or in conjunction with your temporary restorations, minimally invasive treatments can be achieved with the right tools in your tool box
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Choose Simple, Improve your Day: the Benefits of Single Shade Composites
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Vondrak CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America
Finding simple, effective, and consistent systems as dentists and business owners has become especially challenging in this post-Covid world. In this CE webinar, learn how using a single shade composite system can decrease overhead, simplify decision making and help you achieve consistent repeatable outcomes. From simple class I posterior cases to class IV anterior fractures, you will gain the easy techniques and tips to use in your practice. You will see excellent clinical case studies from my health-centered private practice with step-by-step instructions on how to achieve consistency as well as how to use these results to gain referrals and further grow your business.
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Streamlining the Everyday Dentistry to Make Way for Success Every Day
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: VOCO America
It seems as if it has never been more difficult to practice dentistry. Costs are up, reimbursements are down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. It is so important, now more than ever, that we work efficiently. This CE webinar will review strategies to increase our efficiency in both direct restorative dentistry in order to keep costs down with out sacrificing quality. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )
Holy Cow! I Didn't Know You Could Do That with Composite
Presenter: Dr. John Gammichia CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake
This CE webinar opens your mind to the endless possibilities of composite. If you have a superior bond, then you can do anything. Dr. Gammichia will walk you through doing a 2, 3,4 and 5 cusp posterior restoration. Hey, it’s the real world out there and when you tell someone they need a crown, what do you do if they can’t afford it? Let’s restore it with composite. How about the huge deep hole in a tooth? Can all your patients afford an RCT and core and a crown? Start to think outside of the box and treat these patients more conservatively. The restorations are beautiful, less expensive for the patients (very profitable for you) and they last for decades.
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Less is More. Minimally Invasive LESS-ons
Presenter: Dr. Clarence Tam CE Supporter: VOCO America
In this CE webinar, we will review digital and analog shading techniques for direct and indirect restorations. The need to blend as well as maximize bond strength drives modifications in both preparation approach and material depending on the intra-arch and intra-tooth position and size. Controlling tooth position especially when balancing spaces with pre-prosthetic orthodontics is critical, especially when a maxillary lateral incisor is involved.
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It’s the “SMALL” Details Making “BIG” Impacts on Dentistry - Nano/ORMOCER/Thermal Viscous Technology and the Advancements in Composites and Bonding
Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz CE Supporter: VOCO America
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.
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Dental burs are used in a broad variety everyday dental procedures. Clinicians demand performance and durability from a bur whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface. Because of this broad scope, appropriate burs must be carefully chosen for the surfaces they affect in order to maximize their benefits while being mindful of inventory and infection control. Discussion will revolve around features of bur performance, intentional bur selection and the impact on patient safety.
Anterior composite procedures are some of the highest anxiety treatments dentists perform. The use of "chameleon" composites is becoming more mainstream for increasing the predictability of these treatments, thus lowering the stressors involved. How do these composites work and what should you consider when selecting these materials? This CE webinar will not only help you understand their capabilities but will discuss what is a "success" and what is a "failure" for the treating dentist, as well as the patient. Become more efficient, be proud of your treatment results, and find joy in conservative and highly esthetic dentistry.
Biocompatible materials are materials that do not cause any adverse effects on a patient's biology when they are used in the mouth. In this CE webinar, Dr. Katie is sharing her knowledge on how to choose the correct biocompatible materials for your patients and elevate your patience with wellness dentistry.
Glass ionomer materials are the only materials in wide use that bond chemically to tooth structure, release fluoride and have similar coefficient of thermal expansion as enamel and dentin. This CE webinar will focus on the expanded use of glass ionomer materials that are now available and have the potential to change the way direct restorative dentistry is practiced. Glass ionomers have long been considered materials suitable for use as liners, bases, restorative materials for pediatric and geriatric use, root caries and interim restorative materials for permanent adult teeth. Evidence on long-term success rate of glass ionomer materials as direct restorative materials on adult permanent teeth will be presented and discussed. Clinical cases demonstrating use of these materials will be presented as well.
Part six of the webinar series “Learning From Our Mistakes” will take you on Dr. Isbell's journey of becoming the successful dentist he is today. Dr. Isbell will share techniques for repairing restorations of various classes caused by incorrect selection of materials or technique. He will discuss current restorative techniques and product choices for the clinician seeking to advance their skills while getting the procedure completed in a minimal amount of time. Learn how to avoid mistakes from this wet-finger dentist by using restorative products that are high quality, easy to use, and have a healthy impact on patients' lives. This CE webinar is a must-see if you want to enhance your skill set and improve your everyday dentistry with the aesthetics and healthfulness you and your patients expect.
In this CE webinar you will learn an overall workflow for your cosmetic rehabilitation cases. You will learn to use your temporaries as a guide for conservative or prepLESS veneers, preparation design, and how to approach temporization two different ways. You will learn the “why” behind what makes temporaries the most important part of your smile design and laboratory communication.
DENTAL ADVISOR is celebrating its 40th year of providing scientific research and clinical validation of products and equipment to the dental industry. Having a Biomaterials Research Center located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and an evaluator base of 300 volunteer practicing clinicians across the United States, DENTAL ADVISOR continues to help dental companies validate new innovations and bring these products and equipment to market. In this webinar, Dr. Sabiha Bunek and Dr. Ona Erdt of Dental Advisor will highlight the latest research and share key features of the products and equipment that have won awards this year. Participants will leave with a valuable update on the latest products and techniques to take back and implement into daily practice for saving time, minimizing stress and maximizing productivity.
During this CE webinar, we will
• learn how to use simplified shade universal composites to place invisible restorations
• discuss how to use new dentin bonding systems which significantly improve bond strengths to root surfaces
• demonstrate how to increase longevity while reducing sensitivity of composite restorations
The introduction of single shade composites has revolutionized restorative dentistry. These innovative sculptable and flowable options have decreased office inventory, increased office safety, and bolstered practice bottom line. They are simple to use, and dentists can achieve great cosmetic results with minimal training. In this CE webinar, Dr. Auster will discuss the expanding ways that a single shade composite can increase your efficiency, drastically reduce office waste, and save the office a lot of money, even in an inflation-filled world.
In this CE webinar Dr. Flucke will discuss his experiences with a variety of products including:
• Composite choices and proper bonding procedure - both standard and thermoviscous
• Impression materials
• Retraction choices
• Material choices for the indirect restoration
• Correct bonding procedures to ensure clinical longevity
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. 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.
Dr. Albrecht on COMPONEER (03:16)
Sponsor: COLTENE Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht Released: 11/29/21
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Dr. Lundon Albrecht discusses the features of COMPONEER, especially the rough intaglio surface of the composite enamel shell that allows it to bond to the tooth.