You don't always need to bond to zirconia, but when you do, it's good to know how. The steps for bonding to zirconia are different than those for glass ceramics. We will review these steps, the evidence for performing these steps, and the little details of performing these steps. By the end of the CE webinar, the participant should have a straightforward protocol for bonding zirconia dental restorations.
In this CE webinar, Dr. Jean Creasey shares the nuts and bolts of her how own dental practice “prevented it’s way to success”. This webinar reviews why restoration alone is not a cure for caries disease and why focusing on strengthening tooth structure and modifying oral biofilms to favor dental health is key. This webinar also emphasizes that dental caries must be managed as a chronic disease throughout a patients’ lifetime and that motivating patients to change is best achieved when the entire dental team is calibrated and committed to a prevention centered approach.
This CE webinar focuses on strategies to help you with the integration of patient focused whitening solutions for both in-office and take-home whitening. It will include tools to market whitening to your patients and how to integrate and motivate patients to embrace whitening as part of their cosmetic and overall oral health.
In part 2 of this two part CE webinar series, we continue with the essential information that a clinician, who is interested in transitioning to digital dentures, must have. The discussion will provide sufficient step by step procedural information that will allow the clinician to immediately participate in this exciting digital denture experience. Proper communication to the laboratory design technician is critical and will be emphasized.
The restorative care of all dental patients requires a strong knowledge of dental materials and their applications. The CE webinar will present new concepts in adhesion and current research into new dental materials familiarizing the participant with current technology.
This CE webinar will discuss OSHA standards, AAMI recommendations, and CDC infection control guidelines related to the instrument processing cycle focusing on sterilization and biological indicators.
In part 1 of this two part CE webinar series, we present the essential information that a clinician, who is interested in transitioning to digital dentures, must have. The discussion will provide sufficient step by step procedural information that will allow the clinician to immediately participate in this exciting digital denture experience. Proper communication to the laboratory design technician is critical and will be emphasized.
MIH is a type of enamel defect affecting first molars and incisors in permanent dentition. It is a worldwide problem and usually manifests in children under the age of 10 years old. This CE webinar will help dental professionals to recognize and diagnose MIH similarities and variations in pediatric patients vs. adult patients. It will also help to describe the multifactorial causes of MIH and finally the various treatment options dependent upon the severity of the anomaly of MIH.
In this CE webinar, we provide solutions to both patient and professional biofilm control of the dental implant with step-by-step guidance for not only product and techniques but also patient scripting and coding to ensure long term implant success.
Introducing brand new composite technology: a line of products that are flowable but also, sculptable! This CE webinar discusses this exciting new system of composites that are designed to be warmed to fit into all nooks and crannies like flowable composites, but also easily molded and polished like sculptable composites. You haven’t seen anything like this before!
For many dental clinicians, the procedures and practices regarding the predictable cementation of definitive fixed and implant restorations remains nebulous. This CE webinar will showcase various patient treatments utilizing the most common luting options used in contemporary restorative dentistry, as well as newly emerging adhesive resins coming to market.
The objective of vital pulp therapy for primary dentition is to maintain the integrity and health of teeth and the surrounding tissues. Pulp therapy in primary dentition includes pulp caps and pulpotomies. New and reliable materials with predictable outcomes have recently become available. These materials make the treatment of pulpally involved teeth faster, easier, and more effective. Join this webinar as I will review diagnosis of teeth that are candidates for vital pulp therapy, different methods of vital pulp therapy and effective pulp therapy materials. In this CE webinar, Dr. Cohn will share several clinical cases and discuss step by step procedures using resin modified calcium silicate materials in vital pulp therapy for primary teeth.
All through the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, dental professionals have struggled with the issue of exposure to airborne infectious disease. Supplies of surgical masks and respirators have been in short supply. Guidance from regulatory agencies has been confusing at times. And dental practices want to provide care for their patients in a safe environment. This CE webinar will discuss the latest OSHA regulations and CDC guidance for respiratory protection during aerosol-generating procedures as well as the provide an update on all types of respiratory protection, training requirements and creating a respiratory protection plan for a dental practice.
Adjusting and cutting into 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 can make the difference between a positive result or the need for a remake.
Dentists have an important role to play in the opioid crisis. It is estimated that over 40% of a young adult’s first prescription of an opioid comes from a dentist. This group of patients are the most susceptible to developing an addiction to these drugs. This CE webinar will discuss the various issues of pain management and control with a focus at eliminating the need for opioids. It starts with initial management of pain by effective local anesthetic administration. The utilization of local anesthetic agents such as articaine have been shown to reduce the initial pain. This is then augmented with longer acting agents combined with non-steroidal and acetaminophen systemic administration. By using strategies currently available in practice dentists can work to be part of the solution to the opioid epidemic.
It is important to warm the material to at least (140°-155°F). A next generation of composite that was designed to be warmed is now available! This new composite category has TVT polymer technology combined with superior nano-hybrid fillers. It can be warmed with a traditional warmer or a new infrared warmer. This CE webinar will review the basics of composite warming and new infrared warmer.
Upon completion of this CE webinar, we will cover
• What is a Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC)
• Material properties and mechanical advantages
• How does fiber-reinforcement minimize polymerization shrinkage and stress and residual stress on restored teeth
• Why incremental layering is not the most effective stress reduction method
• The strength and structural integrity of teeth restored with FRCs
• Fiber-reinforced composite direct restoration technique
In meeting the use of CaMBRA to treat our patients, let us review what our options are. Explore available products to add to your assessment portion of your appointment to provide the most effective CaMBRA outcomes.
Dr. Bown will discuss how digital integration has greatly changed her practice and profitability in small town Canada. Her insights will offer opportunities for immediate integration into your practice. Dr. Bown is well-known in social media circles for educating on the patient experience.
Dental hygienists should be aware of and understand the importance of ergonomics, human factors, and proper equipment in the workplace, especially with changes in the work environment that have occurred over the past year. This CE webinar will review dental ergonomics and human factors in the workplace. We will discuss recognition, prevention, and traditional and non-traditional treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. We will cover the utilization of varying modalities of self- care including weight training and yoga to increase strength and flexibility, ultimately leading to increased comfort in the operatory.
Experience chairside CAD/CAM workflows with clinical experts who will take you from scanning and designing of a case to the final milled restoration. During this CE webinar, you will walk through the simplicity of digital scanning, restorative design and discuss the value of an automated 5-axis milling system. The session will end with a discussion covering value of in-office milling, digital integration, education and support.
Cements can be used in a multitude of ways with great success. However, having the right cement for each situation can be daunting with so many choices in the market place. This CE webinar will illustrate the use of cements from temporary to permanent cases in the everyday dental practice. A discussion on zirconia and E-max restoration cementation will provide a clear method for simple and predictable results. Bonding with some unique materials will be addressed to solve some of dentistry’s puzzling problems. Bleeding and isolation challenges will be addressed. A number of cases will be shown to achieve great success.
In the past several years there have been improvements in composite and adhesion technologies. These new technologies enable clinicians to place the majority of their direct composites with a simplified bonding and composite technique. This course will review these materials & techniques with anterior Class-IV restorations & common posterior restorations. A Value-Based, shade system will be reviewed and clinical techniques to improve color matching anterior restorations.
In an era of “quick fixes” and instant gratification, the pressure to deliver fast, single tooth, emergency type dental care is stronger than ever. By choosing to implement a Health-Centered philosophy, you will learn to differentiate yourself from the competition, define your vision, and help your patients achieve and maintain successful dental futures. This individualized model puts the doctor-patient relationship in the driver seat rather than insurance and/or reactive care.
In 2021 it will be more important than ever to focus on improving the patient experience. In the new COVID-19 world patients rightfully expect increased communications, clear direction, no-touch services, and access to technology that simplifies their dental experience and makes them feel safe. In this CE webinar you will learn how to meet and exceed these demands through the use of technology and automation. Mastering the skills below will make you, your team, and your patients safer and happier while also improving case acceptance and retention.
The traditional current model in dentistry, influenced primarily by third party payers, offers only a “reactive” approach to restorative care. Most if not all conservative minimally & non-invasive treatment options are typically not “covered” expenses; and when they are, they are reimbursed at a rate that makes them unrealistic. In this CE webinar a more “proactive” approach will be presented to better serve the patient population and to enhance the practices ability to operate more independently and profitably without the interference of third parties.
How do you marry clinical excellence with production and profitability? Systems! In this CE webinar, join this fast paced, content rich, and next day implementable journey from prep to placement. We’ll tackle every major fail point and every opportunity for your patient and practice success.
Do you want to learn how to create a unique patient experience that will lead to increased referrals and patient retention? It is imperative that practices implement strong systems that will allow them to provide comprehensive care to their patients. Practices that take this approach will be able to experience exponential growth in their practices by ensuring that they are providing individualized care in an organized manner. This CE webinar will empower dental professionals to go above and beyond in order to not only impress their patients but motivate their teams.
This CE webinar will cover a novel new material & delivery technology that can simplify several challenges in contemporary practice. Introducing bulk-fill restorations that fit a spectrum of preparations, from large replacement restorations to “early intervention”, MID type preparations. Leveraging the benefits of durable and carve-able body composite, the cavity adaptation dynamics that a flowable provides, and the benefits of warm composite have finally been made simple and easy!