In this CE webinar
• Learn a system of building digital technology that gives your business more ROI.
• Discover techniques to engage and excite your patients for more case collaboration and acceptance.
• Handling challenging dental emergencies with innovation that simplifies and wows your patients.
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.
In this CE webinar, Neville Hatfield, DMD, will discuss current provisional materials available to practitioners and how unique chemistry in currently available products help with those frustrations inherent during the temporization phase. Pros and cons of products will be discussed and his recommendations will be discussed.
Cosmetic dentistry can often be challenging if you don’t have good systems to achieve a successful outcome. This CE webinar will shed some light on how you can become more confident and comfortable in providing cosmetic veneer procedures to your patients by implementing these systems.
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.
This CE webinar is designed to educate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and others about the problems of child abuse and neglect, bullying, intimate partner violence, elder abuse and neglect, and human trafficking.
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.
This CE webinar is designed to educate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and others about the problems of child abuse and neglect, bullying, intimate partner violence, elder abuse and neglect, and human trafficking.
Burs are not a one size fits all type of thing. Burs are the interface to operative dentistry. Selection of the proper bur can make your operative dentistry more efficient. Adjusting and cutting Zirconia crowns should be a simple process but little mistakes can give catastrophic results. Knowing the differences in burs and the proper way to adjust zirconia crowns and best ways to prep for them can make the difference between a positive result or the need for a remake. This CE webinar will discuss why bur selection is important and try to get you out of your bur comfort zone.
Viva Learning is an APPROVED provider by the Dental Board of California. This class satisfies 2 CE credits for training related to the updated California Dental Practice Act. When submitting your Proof of CE to CA, use this number: RP5747.
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.
Zirconia restorations are some of the most durable all ceramic materials available for tooth colored restorations. However, there are many questions as to how to properly clean, adhere and or cement them. This CE webinar will help to eliminate many of the common questions and frustrations with delivering zirconia restorations.
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
As digital technology becomes more pervasive in everyday practice, there is an increased demand to apply it in ever more expanding clinical situations. This CE webinar will explore the full application of digital technology in the implant patient from initial diagnostics to the final restoration and will innumerate the planning principles involved in achieving both surgical and prosthetic success.
As dentists, we are always trying to improve upon our skills to provide a better service and longer lasting product for our patients. Knowing that direct composite resins have many challenges, limitations and difficulties on placement can make our practice life difficult when we have leakage, sensitivity or failures. This CE webinar will discuss some of the current problems with direct composite resin placement techniques and materials and will then provide some solutions on how you can offset some of the shortcomings of your current materials and techniques.
Direct bonded restorative dentistry is the day to day go to for treating our patients. In this CE webinar, we will delve into how to make those restorations a win for both you and the patients. Materials make a difference and using the right materials for the right patients can be a matter of success or failure.
As we reflect back on 2022 and the many opportunities and challenges facing the dental industry, now's the time to start planning for next year. So, what's your new year's resolution? In this CE webinar, please join our esteemed panel of experts as they focus on three pillars for success – business opportunities, leadership skills, and new products and technology. Dr. David Rice will serve as the moderator and will be joined by Dr. James Klim, Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Dr. Josh Austin. During the one hour program they will share their opinions and strategies for success. Along the way, they will discuss best practices and thought-provoking ideas to help you plan for 2023.
This CE webinar will review the art and science of making an endodontic diagnosis with an eye toward optimizing treatment where needed and relieving pain and morbidity from delayed treatment. Emphasis will be placed on the distinction between endodontic and non odontogenic pain and the ramifications of TMD and its possible confusion with endodontic diagnosis. At the completion of the CE webinar the viewer will be able to recognize and diagnose when endodontic treatment is indicated and/or should be delayed.
As dental materials continue to evolve, so should our restorative techniques. In this CE webinar, from injection molding restorations to simplified bonding to tricky black triangles, learn innovative ways to upgrade everyday dentistry! Also learn how minimal invasive and biomimetic approaches can provide longer lasting restorations.
What to wear for personal protective equipment has been the frequent topic of discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to cause some confusion for dental teams. This CE webinar will discuss frequently misunderstood requirements and recommendations for hand, eye, and respiratory protection, as well as protective clothing. The presenters will discuss OSHA rules, CDC guidelines, NIOSH and ANSI certifications and other standards that apply to the selection of PPE for dentistry.
Join Dr. Hornbrook as he discusses how to simplify the cementation and adhesive bonding process of indirect restorations. This CE webinar will address anterior adhesive cementation, posterior adhesive cementation, and posterior luting cementation. Step-by-step protocols will be described to predictably cement ceramic veneers and all-ceramic crowns and bridges including placement of Feldspathic, lithium disilicate, and ZrO2 restorations. Correct preparation and adhesion to both enamel and dentin, including recommended materials to optimize dentinal adhesion will be explored. Ideal surface preparation of the different restorative materials will also be discussed to increase adhesion and increase long term prognosis. Utilization of new alkaline-based, self-adhesive cement and the advantages of these cements will also be discussed.
Dental handpieces are the workhorse of the practice. If they go down, so does your practice! This CE webinar will show how handpiece innovation can deliver operator confidence, create predictable tooth preparations, while improving the patient experience. Discussion will revolve around the benefits of incorporating the proper handpiece power into your practice to improve ergonomics in conjunction with promoting patient safety and comfort. Learn how to spin your practice in the right direction!
In this CE webinar, Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Scott Cohen review safety risks and best practices when managing local anesthesia in pediatric dental procedures. They will discuss physiology, dosing, actual cases and safe approaches to treatment plans.
Dental professionals are particularly at risk of musculoskeletal diseases and pain with an annual prevalence rate of nearly 80%. In this CE webinar, discover five key areas where you can improve your ergonomic positions to protect your health. In addition to proper positioning for doctors, hygienists and assistants, you will learn about dental equipment that aids in clinician and patient positioning as well as tips and tricks to promote overall health and safety.
With the plethora of dental materials out there, choosing the right cement in the right situation has become more and more critical. In this CE webinar, join us as we navigate the path of proper cementation and learn how to treat the substrates and then choose the proper cement in every clinical situation.