Armed with new clinical guidelines based on recent systematic reviews, clinicians must choose between the comfort of what they’ve always done and what can stop and reverse dental caries. It’s time to move from bonding to chemical fusion.
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Smiles in Sickle Cell Care: Preventive Dental Hygiene Strategies for Enhanced Health
Presenter: Linda Chandler-Jacobs, BS, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) or the Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) face unique challenges when they need dental treatment. Unfortunately, many dental professionals know very little about sickle cell disease and are not aware of the clinical manifestations and precautions that should be taken when treating these patients. Sickle cell disease severely affects oral health including increased risk of infections, severe dental decay caused by vaso-occlusal neglect, delayed healing and bone density issues. Sickle cell disease is the most prevalent genetic disease affecting approximately 7.7 million people worldwide of all nationalities. Participants of this webinar will gain insights into the unique oral health challenges faced by individuals with SCD and the importance of preventive care in mitigating these risks. The CE webinar will cover essential preventive dental hygiene practices, tailored treatment planning, and communication strategies to effectively support this patient population. By focusing on initiative-taking oral health care, the webinar aims to enhance the quality of life and overall health outcomes for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, addressing both their physical and emotional well-being.
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This CE webinar explores the importance of integrating mental health considerations into dental care strategies, focusing on patient-centered approaches to improve outcomes. Key aspects covered include understanding the oral health implications of psychiatric medications, the role of oral health professionals in recognizing signs of mental illness, and the need for tailored dental care plans to accommodate the specific needs of this population. Additionally, preventive strategies, such as establishing oral health routines, regular dental visits, and collaboration between mental health providers and dental professionals, are discussed to enhance care and reduce the long-term risks of dental diseases for those living with mental illness. By fostering a holistic approach to care that addresses both mental and oral health, dental professionals can play a pivotal role in improving the overall well-being of individuals suffering from mental illness. The webinar concludes with recommendations for further research and education to bridge gaps in dental care for this vulnerable population.
This is a CE webinar about real dentistry for real people by a real dentist! Dr. Glazer has been practicing for 50 years and knows what materials, products and techniques will make your day at the office easier, more productive and fun! This unique webinar will discuss what’s tried and true, and what’s new. Topics may include adhesives, composites, prevention, provisional materials, tissue retraction, lasers, rotary cutting instruments, curing lights, and patient management tools.
The expanding landscape of the oral microbiome is redefining our understanding of oral health and disease. With the rapid increase in new therapeutics and changing evidence, we can still practice preventive rather than reparative dentistry.
With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging for a dental professional on how or advise patients what procedures their insurance carriers will be covered or to help their patient file their own dental claims. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/varnishes and how they can be profitable for a dental practice.
73 million Americans make up the Baby Boomer generation, and they will all be over the age of 65 by the year 2030. Sometimes it just takes a little more time, or a little bit more space to care for an aging patient population. Other times, a whole host of oral issues pop up at once and it can be overwhelming for the provider and the caregiving team. This CE webinar will cover treating the aged dentition, how to talk to patients & their loved ones about chronic oral disease, armamentarium to make visits smoother and preventative & restorative products to keep on hand for reliable treatment outcomes.
Restorative care is the core of dentistry. Dentists are proud of their work and the beautiful restorations they create; however, with high-risk patients it can feel like building a house on sand when the restoration ultimately fails due to secondary caries. Preventive care addresses the underlying cause (dental caries) and ultimately ensures a more predictable restorative outcome. In this webinar, I will discuss the importance of individualized preventive care – how it benefits the patient’s overall oral health, and in cases where the patient receives restorative treatment, extends the longevity of the restoration. I will further explain how prevention is not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Treatment should be tailored to the patient’s caries risk and should not be limited by age or insurance coverage.
During the past 5 years, there has been a significant increase in procedure codes specific to preventive products used and recommended by hygienists and dentists. This CE webinar will provide the latest code nomenclatures and descriptors for products used for caries management including the newly adopted D2991. This will include the “why behind the what” when selecting the most appropriate product for patients.
Dental providers face the daunting task of guiding patients down the path of proper periodontal care, which can be exhausting for the provider and daunting for the patient. This CE webinar aims to empower dental hygienists and dentists to deliver excellent periodontal care that leaves the patient ultra-satisfied and the dental team proud. Learn the key strategies to seamlessly convert patients from prophy to perio through clear education, calibrated care plans, and unified communication. Uncover the undeniable link between exceptional periodontal care and the triumph of your dental hygiene department. Master essential expertise to assess patient risk factors, tailor treatment plans, and guide patients from prophy to perio with finesse, ensuring proper periodontal percentages and practice growth.
All too often, clinicians are stuck in the same sound loop when trying to help our patients take ownership of their disease. And yet, they come back with the same issues appointment after appointment. However, by empowering patients to take control, we can see a significant positive shift in their health management. In this CE webinar, attendees will delve into the common barriers that hinder patient collaboration and discover practical strategies to overcome these challenges. They will also learn how to implement co-diagnosis, enabling patients to actively participate in their own assessment and treatment planning. By integrating these approaches, healthcare providers can enhance patient compliance and outcomes. Understanding the patient's perspective and motivations will lead to more effective communication, greater patient satisfaction, and a more personalized approach to care.
Good oral health plays an important role in a student’s performance at school. Dental disease can distract from learning, cause students to miss school, or even lower their self-esteem. With caries being the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., it is crucial for us as clinicians to have strong prevention protocols in place. Fluoride varnish is an essential tool in preventive care. But what about patients who present with active caries? This CE webinar will address silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it stops further progression of caries lesions thus controlling the disease even if we can’t restore the tooth with drilling and filling right away.
Frustrated trying to get around brackets, bands and wires? AIRFLOW with Plus Powder is the answer for you – it reaches through and around these structures to remove all of the plaque buildup with minimal effort for you! Lean more about AIRFLOW: www.hu-friedy.com/biofilm
The Cervitec Plus varnish system, which contains the effective combination of the active ingredients chlorhexidine and thymol, allows you to selectively control these germs and therefore reduce an important caries risk factor.
Do you swipe or do you paint fluoride varnish on your adult patients? See Donna Brogan RDH, BS describes how quick and easy it is to apply FluoroDose varnish on your patients.
BioCoat represents the next generation of pit and fissure sealant, bringing you all the advantages of a highly-filled flowable resin sealant plus the additional benefits of bioactivity.
Now DentalEZ is excited to bring you the iStar Cordless Prophylaxis Handpiece. The first true cordless prophy handpiece to allow full freedom of movement and be compatible with nearly all disposable prophy angles, the iStar makes dental hygiene procedures faster, easier and less stressful.
Indicated for use after whitening, professional cleaning, and the prevention and control of hypersensitivity, Remin Pro® combines three components —hydroxyapatite, fluoride and xylitol—that have been clinically proven to deliver effective protection against demineralization and erosion. Shannon Pace Brinker (CDA, CDD) shows a clinical video demonstrating the use of Remin Pro for whitening sensitivites.
Indicated for use after whitening, professional cleaning, and the prevention and control of hypersensitivity, Remin Pro® combines three components —hydroxyapatite, fluoride and xylitol—that have been clinically proven to deliver effective protection against demineralization and erosion. Shannon Pace Brinker (CDA, CDD) shows a clinical video demonstrating the use of Remin Pro for whitening sensitivites.
Enamelon® Preventive Treatment Gel is made with a unique formula that delivers more fluoride uptake with less fluoride exposure, a huge benefit for all of your patients. The new standard of caring, Enamelon® helps prevent caries and gingivitis, and treats and prevents dentinal hypersensitivity.
Shannon Pace Brinker on Kolorz ClearShield & Kolorz (04:33)
Sponsor: DMG America Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA Released: 6/28/19
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Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker discusses using Kolorz® ClearShield varnish, Kolorz® Fluoride Foam, and Kolorz® Fluoride Gel to deliver fluoride for caries prevention.
Dr. Kaminer on Enamelon - Stannous Fluoride and ACP (04:18)
Sponsor: Premier Dental Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer Released: 4/10/19
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Dr. Ron Kaminer talks about how Stannous Fluoride and ACP in Enamelon® Preventive Treatment Gel and Enamelon® Fluoride Toothpaste help in desensitization and remineralization.
Shannon Pace Brinker on FluoroDose (02:25)
Sponsor: Centrix Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA Released: 12/27/18
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Shannon Pace Brinker discusses placing fluoride, such as FluoroDose®, at the margins of provisional restorations to help prevent decay and sensitivity.
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