Online Dental CE

Respiratory Protection Update for the Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 1/21/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Vaccines are here – but the pandemic of COVID-19 continues. Are you confused about respiratory protection requirements? Frustrated about the shortage of supplies of masks and respirators? This CE webinar will discuss the protection factors and differences between surgical masks and respirators, and when respirators must be worn. In addition, the webinar will review the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, and CDC Interim Guidance for Dental settings, which includes proper donning and doffing of PPE, reuse of respirators under the FDA’s EUA when supplies are minimal, medical evaluations and fit testing for respirators and more.

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Protect your Practice During COVID-19: Cyber-Security, HIPAA & OSHA Compliance Presenter: Jeff Broudy, CEO CE Supporter: OfficeSafe Release Date: 1/20/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will prepare you to protect your practice during COVID-19 and better handle disaster response, including cybersecurity breaches, ransomware, and HIPAA & OSHA violations.

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Power Up Your Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 1/15/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Technology and restorative material innovations continue to advance everyday dentistry. Are you taking advantage of what these handpiece devices offer? This CE webinar will introduce how the tools of our trade can deliver tooth preparation confidence for clinicians while creating an excellent patient experience. Discussion will revolve around the benefits of how incorporating handpiece power into our practices can improve ergonomics in conjunction with promoting patient safety and readiness. Set your practice apart!

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Predictable Adhesive Restorations Utilizing a New Bulk Fill Thermoviscous Material Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/14/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Composite restorative materials continue to change and adhesive dentistry changes with them. In this CE webinar, you will learn techniques to improve your aesthetic restorations by utilizing a new composite material. You will also learn about heated composites using infrared technology, techniques and materials that help increase the longevity of restorations while helping to decrease postoperative sensitivity.

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Posterior Composites Made Easy Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 1/14/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Posterior composites are a procedure that shows up on our schedules each and every day. Finding ways to make them more efficient and more effective has been a goal for several decades in dentistry. In this CE webinar we will look at new materials and techniques for accomplishing just that.

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Restoring Teeth with High Strength Injectable Composite Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/13/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily, and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class l, Class ll and Class Vl lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made injectable composite material a great aesthetic option. This CE webinar will demonstrate how to use high strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.

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Conservative Endodontic Instrumentation Using Reciprocating Motion Presenter: Dr. Ali Nasseh CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/23/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Nasseh will discuss and demonstrate the difference between conventional rotation motion, reciprocation motion, and the recently developed Optimized Torque Reduction motion for root canal instrumentation by describing a conservative reciprocation approach that allows safe and efficient root canal instrumentation without excessive removal of coronal dentin. In addition, the efficient obturation of the prepared shape using BioCeramics technology will be discussed and demonstrated.

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Stimulating the Visual Cortex: Incorporating Visual Aids to Increase Diagnosis and Case Acceptance Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 12/22/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, we will: • Review the initial exam and learn ways to improve your diagnostic capabilities. • Discuss what we should be looking for to improve our patient’s overall oral health. • Learn how photography and technology can improve diagnosis and case acceptance.

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Clear Aligner Therapy: Placing & Removing Attachments Presenter: Dr. Payam Ataii CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 12/18/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Clear aligner therapy has become an increasingly common addition to the orthodontist and the general practitioner. Both adults and children seek orthodontic treatment without traditional wire braces, providing the patient with a more aesthetic and comfortable solution to straightening teeth. Attachments, bonded composite, are used for most of the clear aligner systems. These enhance the aligner retention and allow more complex movements to be performed. Dr. Ataii will explain the benefits of using a composite with bioactive Giomer Technology for clear aligner therapy. He will also discuss the best practices on how to place and remove the attachments/engagers and which products to use for optimal results.

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The Essential Role of Oral Healthcare Providers in the War on Diabetes Presenter: Casey Hein, BSDH, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Sunstar Release Date: 12/17/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, please join us as we explore how oral healthcare providers can make a significant difference in identifying patients who have asymptomatic or poorly controlled diabetes, and how glycemic control influences periodontal stability in the reduced periodontium of a patient with diabetes. Addressing diabetes has always been of paramount importance; however, with what we've learned about how diabetes may increase susceptibility to life-threatening viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and associated complications, there has never been a more critical time for OHPCs to join the fight against diabetes.

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A COVID-19 Update on Instrument Sterilization Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 12/16/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Infection prevention is more important than ever before, for patient safety and for patients to maintain confidence in their dental practice. Although instruments may have been processed in the sterilizer, maintaining the sterility of dental instruments after the packages are removed from the sterilizer is a critical step in patient safety protocols. This process begins with the selection of packaging materials that are optimal for the instrument management system, utilization of process indicators and integrators, placement in the sterilizer, appropriate drying, and storage of instrument packages. This CE webinar will be based on the CDC Guidelines for Dental Health Care Settings, as well as the CDC Guidelines for Sterilization and Disinfection in Health Care Settings.

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Mastering Today’s Crown Prep: Practical Tips to Improve Accuracy and Efficiency Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 12/15/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From prep to seat, indirect restorations continue to anchor dental practices in time, production, and energy. This CE webinar is packed with practical ideas to develop a systematic approach for every indirect procedure. Specific discussion will revolve around how to optimize bur selection, create predictable tissue management, identify digital scanning elements, and prepare the restoration for secure placement. Clinicians will benefit from these techniques to produce fewer adjustments and remakes, answer to any cementation conundrums, and deliver a highly-polished, accurate final restoration while improving the patient experience.

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The Role of Bioceramics in Treatment of the Pediatric and Mature Vital Tooth Presenter: Dr. Martin Trope CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/15/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

New materials and technologies enable us now to consider treatments that were previously considered impossible. This CE webinar will cover how bioceramic materials have changed our definition of irreversible pulpitis and their application in vital pulp therapy of immature and mature teeth.

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Integration of BioActive Materials to Grow Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 12/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed to give a foundation for implementing bioactive materials in your daily treatment to enhance and grow your dental practice. The concept of bioactive dental materials is not new. We’ve all heard of them and have probably used bioactive materials at one time or another – but are you telling your patients about the benefits of bioactive materials? Patient education can increase case acceptance and be a large source or referrals to increase practice revenue.

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Dental Aerosols – A Significant Threat in Dentistry? Presenter: Dr. Martin Koch CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 12/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals have increased risk of exposure to dental aerosols and droplets. These are caused by the rebound of spray mist on the tooth surface generated by dental instruments (e.g. turbine and powder water jet devices). In this CE webinar, Dr. Martin Koch will give an insight into the latest research and present initial results of a study that is being conducted.

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A New Era in Dentures! But Who Benefits? Presenter: Dr. Faraj Edher CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 12/10/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, digital dentures are revolutionizing dentistry in many ways. This CE webinar will give an overview of the digital denture workflow, and how anyone can seamlessly transition into that workflow for both complete dentures and full-arch implant cases. We will also discuss how digital technology and digital dentures have modernized communications between the clinician, patient, and laboratory.

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Simplified Same-Day Cosmetic Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 12/9/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Gone are the days of free-handed bonding; same day veneers are the future. With the increase in social media, patients are looking for ways to improve their smile. Pressed composite veneers provide an affordable, simplified way to satisfy your patients and grow your practice with no lab bill. With a prefabricated nano hybrid composite shell, composite veneers have never been easier. Pre-shaped and pre-polished, pressed composite veneers are stain-resistant, providing the esthetics of a traditional veneer at half the cost. During this CE webinar attendees will learn how to treatment plan, case select, and restore using composite veneers.

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Giomer Technology: A Key Component to Restorative Success Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 12/8/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As we all know, the fluoride ion is a key component and is beneficial to the tooth's health. However, why settle for just one therapeutic ion when bioactive Giomer Technology provides five additional ions that can restore the tooth structure destroyed by decay as well as prevent decay from occurring. In this CE webinar, Dr. Glazer will discuss the concept of bioactive Giomer Technology and why it is important in both the preventive and restorative aspects of dentistry for patients of all ages. He will review the products that feature the propriety Giomer Technology and where these products may be indicated.

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If Your Restoration Doesn’t Shine Like a Diamond, It’s Not Finished! Presenter: Dr. Jaimee Morgan CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 12/4/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It has been suggested to either not have your zirconia crowns glazed by your lab or to sandblast the occlusal surface to be able to evaluate the occlusion better at the seating appointment. Once the occlusion has been established, getting a glaze like finish on your zirconia restoration can be challenging. Using the 2 step zirconia polishers will ensure you achieve the glossy finish she seek. Our composite restorations deserve the same respect. Again, using the 2 step composite polishers with the 48L finishing bur will give you exquisite results, without the use of messy polishing pastes.

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Practicing Safely and Profitably in the COVID-19 Era Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Clorox Healthcare Release Date: 12/3/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for the entire dental team and will review best practices for infection control from the CDC, as well as current guidance from OSHA on working safely in your dental office.

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Don’t Let Burs Spin You Out of Control! Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 12/1/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Prepping any tooth at high speeds is both tedious and demanding, but with properly selected burs, control and efficiency can become more dependable. Adding to the practice equation and current challenges of infection control; clinicians are looking more than ever to find safe methods to treat patients while being mindful of their bottom line. This CE webinar's discussion will revolve around selecting the right burs to maximize their cutting performance. Don’t let burs spin your practice out of control!

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Meeting the Challenges of Homecare Through Alternative Means Presenter: Jamie Collins, RDH-EA CE Supporter: Sunstar Release Date: 11/25/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Mask mouth, hypersensitivity, bleeding gingiva and the list goes on! Much like a fingerprint no two dental patients or their needs are the same. Whether you are treating a child or a more seasoned patient their homecare needs and routines may vary. In the midst of the pandemic oral self-care has changed and patients are delaying dental visits. In turn, dental professionals are faced with the challenge of educating and treating patients who have let oral self-care diminish. This CE webinar will offer an insight into creating customized care plans and motivational techniques to encourage optimal patient homecare.

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Restorative Dentistry 2021: Mastering Single Shade Composites Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 11/20/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Single shade composites arrived at the perfect time: they came to simplify our dentistry but they quickly became the PERFECT product to use during a pandemic. This CE webinar explains why but also helps you to take them to the next level: replacing large amalgams, filling implant screw holes, covering metal post-cores without grey showing through. This paradigm has already shifted- learn better answers for efficient, economical, beautiful dentistry.

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Why Now is the Time to Explore Cloud-Based Practice Management Software Presenter: Dr. John Flucke and Dr. Jason Streeter CE Supporter: Cellerant Release Date: 11/19/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn why 2020 has been the pivotal year for dental practices to embrace modern practice management software, with nearly 300% more practices moving to the cloud. The cloud is pervasive and widely accepted in our everyday lives and yet, until now, dentistry has been slow on the uptake. That changed rapidly as practices were forced to completely rethink operating a dental practice in the new normal. Why are your peers making the switch? What should you understand when considering if your practice should be in the cloud? This CE webinar will answer these questions and more about the most important technology decision facing your practice.

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Restoration Complete, Now What? Protect and Recharge Presenter: Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 11/18/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Completing tooth-borne and implant-borne restorations are only the beginning for successful treatment. What prophy paste is safe to use on bioactive fillings, full ceramic crowns, full arch hybrid prostheses? Restorations need regular in-office maintenance and home-care recommendation with products that protect and in some cases recharge for the optimal results.

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Stamp Out Decay for All Ages Presenter: Catherine Cabanzon, RDH CE Supporter: Centrix Release Date: 11/17/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide the participant with an insight to the growing epidemic of dental disease in all age groups with a focus on decay. It will share a growing trend in how people are dealing with decay and ways to prevent the disease. Additionally, you will receive information on how risk assessments can create a treatment plan that will engage your patient to accept treatment and achieve optimal oral and overall health.

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Making Endodontics Easier for the General Practitioner Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: Vista Apex Release Date: 11/13/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

More than 80% of all Endodontic treatment is performed by General Practitioners, but many doctors could increase efficiency and decrease stress by implementing new, more efficient tools and techniques into their cases. Dr. Flucke has been performing 99% of his Endodontic cases for the past 20 years. As a General Practitioner, he understands the unique perspectives and problems the GP faces on a daily basis. As Technology Editor and Chief Dental Editor for Dental Products Report magazine, he gets to see, test, and help to design cutting edge products and techniques. Dr. Flucke’s passion is ‘technology improves patient outcomes’ and he has vast experience with devices and techniques that save the practice money while increasing efficiency and decreasing stress.

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Integrating a CAD/CAM System Into Your Practice During Uncertain Times: What You Need to Consider Right Now Presenter: Dr. David Juliani CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 11/12/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Digital workflows enhance all clinical procedures from diagnosis, to planning, to provisional prosthesis design and fabrication, and to final restorations. This CE webinar will highlight the impact of CAD/CAM technology in the practice, the restorative materials available and the digital processes in which to produce optimal quality and esthetics in a clinical setting. Innovative digital technologies along with a clinical workflow to enhance everyday practice will be shown.

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Pivot Your Practice - Clinical Strategies for Practice Growth Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 11/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In light of the recent pandemic, we will all be looking for ways to help differentiate our practices as we move into this new era of dentistry. Aside from changing our offices and instituting even more rigid guidelines as far as infection control, expanding your practice using the techniques and materials discussed in this CE webinar will give you a head start in getting all your practices moving smoothly again.

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