Online Dental CE

Dominate Posterior Composites by Leveraging Material Advancements Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Wed  5/8/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  5/8/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Delivering optimal posterior composites often pose pain points for even the most technically skilled practitioner. Challenges with isolation, placement and layering, predictable curing, contour and contacts, and final finish/polish and esthetics, sometimes lead to underwhelming outcomes. This CE webinar is designed to provide updates on materials and techniques, which when integrated, can resolve many of the pain points facing doctors, and lead to better outcomes, happier patients, and greater satisfaction in practice. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Medically Driven Dentistry: Combating Acidic Saliva with the Proper Choice of Dental Materials Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Tue  5/14/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  5/14/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Uncontrolled salivary acids can wreak havoc on the oral cavity. With so many contributing factors diagnosis and treatments choices still remain the key. In this CE webinar, join us as we delineate a clear roadmap which will lead to optimal treatment. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Assessment is the Key to Building Your Periodontal Toolbox Reserve Seat Presenter: Kerry Lepicek, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Tue  5/21/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  5/21/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

How many times have you started to clean your patients’ teeth and discovered severe bleeding, heavy biofilm, or worse recurrent decay? Using the assessment phase as a guide will enable us to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, select interventions, and evaluate our progress. In this CE webinar, we will discuss the benefits of completing the assessment phase of ADPIE. We will emphasize the critical role a complete medical history, periodontal exam, radiographs, and biofilm assessment play in your patients' oral health. As dental hygienists, we have the power to motivate, enhance and elevate our patient care and it all starts with a complete assessment! ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Caries Management : What CDT Procedure Code Goes with Which Product? Reserve Seat Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS CE Supporter: VOCO America Wed  6/12/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  6/12/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

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. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Implementing 3D into Clinical Workflows Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America Tue  6/18/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  6/18/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Dentistry is a constantly evolving profession and some of the greatest changes in the past decade have come from evolutions in 3D technology. We live in a 3D world and being able to have valuable clinical data in 3D can allow us to do incredible things. We now have the clinical ability to scan, design, mill, and print in ways to allow, for the first time, truly digital workflows. There are many benefits to implementing 3D workflows into your practice. Efficiency, accuracy, and outcomes all improve when a practice moves from analog to digital. In this CE webinar, learn how implementing these technologies into your practice can decrease stress and allow you to provide incredible clinical outcomes to your patients. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Beyond Basics: A Whole Team Preventative Approach Reserve Seat Presenter: LD Coaching CE Supporter: VOCO America Wed  7/10/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  7/10/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

This CE webinar is designed to empower dental professionals to raise their standards of care by emphasizing preventative dentistry. Discover effective patient and inter-office communication and a mindset shift from traditional to modern models. Explore innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and advanced techniques to provide a higher level of patient-centered care through an understanding of the 5 Pillars of Prevention. Gain comprehensive knowledge to elevate their role in promoting lasting oral health and enhance the patient experience. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Unlocking the Power of Nano-ORMOCER Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: VOCO America Thu  7/25/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  7/25/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Nano-ORMOCER technology is an all-ceramic direct restorative material that helps simplify your restorative needs while saving you time and money. This one size fits many restorative material will simplify your direct composite procedures.
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Superhero Hygienist: Mastering Prophy to Perio Conversion Reserve Seat Presenter: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Thu  8/8/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  8/8/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

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. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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No One Likes Shrinkage: Optimizing Long-term Restorations Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster CE Supporter: VOCO America Wed  8/28/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  8/28/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The secrets to long lasting restorations are partially under our control and partially determined by attributes within the materials used. Strength is important. Lower levels of shrinkage are key. But so are preparation guidelines, minimizing water and saliva contamination, as well as occlusal forces. Dr. Peter Auster analyzes the benefits of some of today’s best composites as well as ways to optimize their lifetime. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Restorations Built to Last: Step by Step Approach From Preparation to Final Cementation with Success Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai CE Supporter: VOCO America Thu  9/5/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  9/5/24    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Achieve success in creating lasting indirect restorations as a clinician. Emphasizing proactive case planning and meticulous preparation with the right tools is essential for favorable outcomes. Proficiently capturing both digital and traditional impressions ensures precise communication with the lab, contributing to well-fitted restorations. Master the final bonding and cementation processes to attain excellent results in your clinical practice.
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Predictable and Pretty Posterior Composite Pearls to Increase Success Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/24/24 Expiration Date: 4/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will walk you through composites from beginning to end. We will discuss the science behind bonding, how to decrease sensitivity, and share some ways to make class twos look like classy tooths.

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Simple Strategies that Make the Most Common Dental Procedures Easier Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/23/24 Expiration Date: 4/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Scanners, scopes, printers, and CBCTs are all great, but do they really make life easier when a patient can barely open, decay is subgingival and difficult to access, blood and spit are everywhere, and you are already running behind? In this informative and entertaining one hour CE webinar, Dr. Gupta will demonstrate simple, cost-effective, and highly accessible strategies to make these situations easier and more predictable.

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Warming Trends: Injecting Innovation into Dental Composites Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/18/24 Expiration Date: 4/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Most dentists still think of composite as filling material that should be packed into boxy preps, cured in layers and used at room temperature. Today there is scientific evidence that is the wrong way to use composite. Injection molding techniques that can wrap around the preparations are possible by using heated multi-viscosity resins. You will discover the benefits and available options for various warming techniques.

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Instrumental Insight: Mastering Techniques to Mitigate the Damage Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/11/24 Expiration Date: 4/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is for dental professionals aiming to prevent unnecessary tooth surface damage during dental procedures. It highlights the importance of precision in the use of both manual and ultrasonic instruments, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use. This webinar also provides strategies to enhance the remineralization process post-procedure, with a focus on protecting tooth surfaces and restoring natural defense mechanisms.

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The Value of Being Seen: Elevating Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Presenter: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/27/24 Expiration Date: 3/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Health inequities persist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities experience poorer oral health and challenges accessing dental care. Historically, dental curriculum did not require training dental professionals on how to care for and manage treatment of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Providers often report feeling unprepared to care for this population. This course will evaluate the current barriers to care, identify complex factors contributing to oral health and equip the dental provider with strategies to improve patient care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Beauty and Brawn: Today’s Direct Adhesive Dentistry is Stronger and Better Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/5/24 Expiration Date: 3/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the advent of resin composites, we have seen generations of materials that left something to be desired in either their strength or esthetics. The resin composites of the 2020’s are better than ever. This CE webinar will investigate new improvements in properties like polymerization shrinkage, flexural strength, polishability and filler percentage. In addition, we will explore the advantages of using universal adhesives for today’s direct restorations.

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2024 is the Year for 3D Printing: Convenience for your Patients, Profitability for Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/16/24 Expiration Date: 2/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Convenience is the commodity that matters the most to patients. When considering to proceed with treatment, patients often cite having fewer appointments and not having to go see other specialists as an important motivator. It is possible to 3D print occlusal guards, surgical guides, models, retainers, prototypes, provisionals, clear aligners, dentures and permanent restorations very quickly. Move treatment forward faster, get more diagnosis and production from your hygiene chairs, lower your lab bills, and offer your patients the convenience they desire. Adding 3D printing to your work flow is easy for you and your team.

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Management in Snoring Patients Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/7/24 Expiration Date: 2/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Snoring decreases oral pH, and our friendly cariogenic bacteria love an acidic environment. Is this part of your diagnosis for why your caries prone patients are caries prone? In this CE webinar we'll discuss management of dental conditions in the face of sleep apnea, simple snoring, and oral breathing in all age groups.

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Turn Up The Heat: Composite Warming Techniques and Implementation Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/25/24 Expiration Date: 1/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Heating your composite isn’t just trendy, it makes the materials easier to handle without having to swap out all the products you already have in your operatory! This CE webinar will cover the benefits of heated composite, techniques to provide predictable results and review tools to make it easy to implement in your practice.

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“Breaking the Dental Code Ceiling” 2024 Edition Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/17/24 Expiration Date: 1/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging to a dental professional on how to help their patient submit or advise on what procedures their insurance benefit carriers will cover. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/therapeutic fluoridation treatments and how to bill for them.

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Episode 551: It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon Release Date: 4/1/24

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Episode 547: Get Rid of Those Pesky Voids in Your Composites View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 3/19/24

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Episode 514: See Clearly: Soft Tissue Retraction Options View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 11/14/23

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Episode 504: Managing and Treating Patients with Meth Mouth View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. Release Date: 10/2/23

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Episode 503: Prevention is Profitable View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS Release Date: 9/28/23

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Episode 497: Geriatric Dentistry: Are You Prepared to Treat the Influx of Aging Patients? View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Terry Grant Release Date: 9/6/23

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Episode 476: Caries and Nutrition: Chairside Conversations View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc Release Date: 5/24/23

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Episode 475: Streamlining the Everyday Dentistry to Make Way for Success Every Day View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin Release Date: 5/22/23

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Episode 474: Tooth Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Adhesive Bridges View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz Release Date: 5/16/23

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Episode 469: Biocompatible Materials in Wellness Dentistry View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Katie To Release Date: 4/24/23

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Meron Plus QM Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 1/28/19 View Full Description »

Meron Plus QM is an automix resin modified glass ionomer cement. You can use it with confidence for the cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges; for high-strength all-ceramic crowns and bridges, such as those that are zirconium dioxide-based; for high-strength all-ceramic inlays; and for metal, ceramic and fiber-reinforced posts.

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Grandio blocs Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 3/19/18 View Full Description »

VOCO is now pleased to bring you Grandio blocs, highly-filled Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM blocks. Grandio blocs combine high strength and optimal tooth-like physical properties with ease of use, to enable you to provide enhanced performance and true one appointment dentistry.

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Ionolux®: VOCO’s State-of-Art Glass Ionomer Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 2/14/17 View Full Description »

With Ionolux light-cured, resin-modified glass ionomer restorative you get composite-like handling and esthetics that save you time, simplify the procedure and produce the beautiful, long-lasting results that you’ve come to expect from VOCO.

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Admira Fusion Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 12/28/15 View Full Description »

As the world’s first purely ceramic-based direct universal restorative material, VOCO's Admira Fusion creates a new material class in dentistry. Watch this class and learn all about this exciting new restorative material.

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Remin Pro for Whitening Sensitivities Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 5/1/15 View Full Description »

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.

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Remin Pro for Whitening Sensitivities Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 4/1/15 View Full Description »

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.

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Futurabond U from VOCO Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 12/4/13 View Full Description »

VOCO, a worldwide leader in innovative dental products, introduces new Futurabond U, a nano-reinforced, dual-cured, one-step, universal adhesive that comes in a patented single-dose delivery system.

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Structur 3 Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 3/7/13 View Full Description »

With new Structur 3 Temporary Crown and Bridge Material, fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges just got faster and better!

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GrandTEC®: Resin-impregnated glass fiber strand Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 7/17/12 View Full Description »

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.

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Quick Up from VOCO Sponsor: VOCO America Released: 11/15/11 View Full Description »

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.

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Dr. Simos on Bifix QM (02:42) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos Released: 12/31/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Sam Simos talks about prep tapers and using Bifix® QM on retentive and non-retentive crowns.

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Dr. Lipscomb on Structur 3 and Bifix Temp (02:47) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr. Released: 11/16/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr. goes over a temporary restoration case using Structur 3 and Bifix® Temp.

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Dr. Morin on Grandio blocs and Bifix QM (06:57) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Mark Morin Released: 11/16/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Mark Morin talks about the bonding steps in CAD/CAM restorations using Grandio® blocs and Bifix® QM.

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Dr. Curatola on Admira Fusion Flow (03:16) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Gerald Curatola Released: 11/6/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Gerald Curatola goes over the benefits and indications of Admira Fusion Flow with ORMOCER technology.

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Dr. Geissberger on Grandio Seal & Profluorid L (03:07) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger Released: 11/6/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Marc Geissberger discusses using Grandio® Seal and Profluorid L to strengthen tooth structure.

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Dr. Hakim on Futurabond U - Benefits (02:15) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim Released: 4/3/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Foroud Hakim discusses the various benefits of Futurabond® U.

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Dr. Malone on GrandioSO Heavy Flow (03:23) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Mike Malone Released: 3/16/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Mike Malone goes over the 5 keys for successful bonding and using Grandio®SO Heavy Flow for successful restorations.

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Dr. Simos on V-Posil Heavy Soft Fast and X-Light Fast (03:10) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos Released: 3/16/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Sam Simos demonstrates impression taking using V-Posil Heavy Soft Fast and X-Light Fast.

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Dr. Kaminer on Futurabond U and GrandTEC (03:02) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer Released: 2/14/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Ron Kaminer discusses the features, benefits and uses of both Futurabond® U and GrandTEC®.

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Dr. Kaminer on GrandioSO Heavy Flow and Admira Fusion (04:25) Sponsor: VOCO America Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer Released: 2/14/18 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Ron Kaminer goes over the features, benefits and uses of Grandio®SO Heavy Flow and Admira Fusion.

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