Few areas in dentistry have seen more technological advancements in the past 25 year than in endodontics. Rotary instrumentation and length determination using electronic apex locators are part of this arena. New endo motors with apex locator is one of the latest technological advancements that streamlines chairside efficiency. These cordless handpieces incorporate new technology that help to improve the efficiency and predictability of contemporary root canal procedures. This CE webinar will review these features and strategies to approaching clinical cases while using this new endodontic rotary technology.
During this CE webinar, we will:
• Discuss the best applications for glass ionomer in a restorative practice
• Review the advantages of using glass ionomer as a direct restorative material
• Instruct on technique and directions for use of some popular glass ionomer restoratives
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In this webinar, Dr. Parag Kachalia will share his insights into the DEXIS Titanium intraoral sensor. From its distinctly engineered construction to SMART technologies, he will discuss clinical features that help deliver high quality care and investment aspects that can affect the practice’s productivity.
During this CE webinar, attendees will learn:
• That salivary or molecular diagnostics can assist in periodontal disease management.
• How inflammation generated from oral conditions associates with the vascular disease process as well as other systemic risks.
• That augmenting, or rebranding, a traditional reparative/restorative dental practice is possible with awareness about how oral health issues contribute to total body wellness.
• How our periodontal therapy teams are on the front lines of this movement.
Silver Diamine Fluoride! What is it? How does it work? What are the benefits and the precautions? If you are asking yourself these questions, you are not alone. This CE webinar will explore the answers to these questions and along the way, we will uncover ways we can improve the lives of our most vulnerable patients through education, intervention and implementation of Silver Diamine Fluoride.
As part of restoring broken down teeth, it is important to place a post-and-core buildup on the remaining tooth structure prior to placing the final restoration. This CE webinar will discuss techniques and new materials used in core restorative approaches. Dr. Fanica will discuss best practices (materials and clinical techniques) related to the chairside fabrication of structurally sound restorations, including bonded post-and-core buildup.
Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will
• better utilize the tools we have to diagnose disease
• understand what is involved in properly diagnosing endodontic problems
• learn how to improve access to retain more tooth structure
• learn about proper instrumentation
• understand why it’s important to restore teeth properly
This CE webinar is an overview for the practitioner who would like to further understand and learn minimally traumatic tooth extraction techniques and alveolar ridge preservation procedures. Participants will learn techniques to preserve the original bone volume during and after the tooth extraction in order to minimize and prevent the necessity for more complex procedures.
Prevention is a team effort: dental hygienists, assistants, office staff and dentists must work together to be most effective. Whatever your role in the office, the goals are the same; happy healthy patients, fulfilled staff and a profitable practice. This CE webinar will provide you the tools to implement effective and profitable caries risk assessment and treatment for every patient in your practice.
As dentists, our restorations are only as successful as the “glue” we use to put them in with. This CE webinar is designed to transform the way that you look at cementation and adhesive dentistry, and help you navigate the path to appropriate selection. We’ll walk through time to see what’s out there, why we use it, and when we use it. By the end of this CE webinar, the participant should be well informed of what’s out there and why.
Preserving and/or augmenting the alveolar bone following an extraction have become a gold standard in the current world of Implantology. A brief review of the wound healing process of extraction sockets, the rationale for alveolar bone preservation and the steps leading to facilitating prosthetic based surgical implant placement will be reviewed, including methods of atraumatic tooth extractions. Many techniques offer excellent results but are surgically demanding and not necessarily cost effective to our patients. A novel, simple and predictable method of ridge preservation will be discussed.
During this CE webinar, participants will:
• learn how to use topical antimicrobials in everyday dental practice
• learn about the applications of topical antimicrobials on different clinical scenarios
• be able to recognize the beneficial effects of using topical antimicrobial in situations like prevention of root decay to aiding in soft tissue healing during second stage implant surgery
During this CE webinar, the student will
• identify criteria for essential polishing
• review indications for use of polishing vs cleaning agents
• review selection and techniques for use of mechanical devices for essential polishing
• identify appropriate infection control protocol and compliance during polishing protocol
Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will
• better utilize the tools we have to diagnose disease
• understand what is involved in properly diagnosing endodontic problems
• learn how to improve access to retain more tooth structure
• learn about proper instrumentation
• understand why it’s important to restore teeth properly
During this CE webinar, the participant will
• Understand cultural diversity and the role it plays in the dental setting
• Review options for natural oral health products
• Manage discussions around current homeopathic trends
• Review current professional recommendations
This CE webinar offers clinicians the diagnostic tools to make educated decisions about which treatment has the best long term prognosis based on sound, proven protocols. The essential and critical diagnostic foundation starts with a complete and thorough examination, clinical assessment of occlusion, esthetics, and the desires of the patient.
For centuries opioids have been used to control pain and suffering, but at what cost to us, our families, and our dental practices? Today we recognize that the quality of the pain as well as the quantity can be better managed with non-opioid medications. This brief CE webinar will define the quality of post-operative dental pain and review the pharmacologic agents best suited to treat that pain.
This CE webinar will provide clinicians an understanding of risk factors, proper diagnosis and distinguishable traits of peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis. We will compare healthy implants vs. healthy teeth and review the standard protocol for the re-care appointment and basic implant maintenance, including proper periodontal probing. Also addressed will be the use of glycine with a single unit dose product to aid in the prevention of implant disease.
The workmanship of any artist is enhanced by the tools they choose to use. The goal of this CE webinar is to teach practical concepts in efficient posterior prep design while highlighting the select burs and polishers that make it shine. By the end of the webinar, the audience will gain an understanding of proper bur selection as well as clinical tips for better treatment outcomes.
We surveyed twelve of today’s leading infection control experts to share their top three concerns on compliance and challenges with instrument reprocessing - the result is the Top Ten Top Myths and Realities of Sterility Assurance! A few of the topics to be covered in this CE webinar include:
• Instrument processing technologies delivering greater effectiveness and efficiencies
• Instructions for use
• Written policies and procedures addressing aspects of reprocessing based on current recognizded standards
• Inadequate resources for safety: human resources and IC supplies
• Patient awareness of safety issues
Oral cancer is the only cancer in the US that has increased in prevalence each of the past eight years. There will be an estimated 51,540 cases in 2018, and due to new risk factors such as human papilloma virus (HPV), the survival rate of oral cancer has remained at about 50%. Join this CE webinar to learn why you should reevaluate the way that you look at oral cancer screening technology in your dental practice.
The ideal chairside dental assistant must be current and knowledgeable in materials science and be proficient in the various step-by-step procedures that are now required to deliver state-of –the art dentistry to the patient. Increase your artistic skill and satisfaction by learning about materials and techniques that can help deliver to the patient the best dentistry has to offer! This is one comprehensive CE webinar that every dentist and dental assistant needs to jointly attend!
Cosmetic dentistry is no longer a novelty as it was in the 1980’s…it is serious business. Patient expectations are growing so that you must learn to master the art and science not only in the front but the back of the mouth. Fortunately, advancements in technology and materials have allowed dentists and their teams to be on the same page with the patient to help you create extra-ordinary results that are predictable and profitable for the practice, as well as, affordable for your patients. In this CE webinar, learn about the challenges in esthetic dentistry, how to conservatively and dependably use bonding, and a highly esthetic and durable composite and bonding system that will satisfy almost every picky patient and dentist.
Total-etch, self-etch, selective-etch: these methods and materials can create confusion and clinical results may suffer. In this CE webinar, we will discuss when and how to use total-etch versus self-etch dental adhesives to maximize the durability of long-term restorations and achieve predictable results. Understanding the materials available is one aspect of providing quality dental care, but knowing the steps to take can improve our results, which can hamper what works with a total-etch adhesive and what doesn't work with a self-etch adhesive. We will also discuss restorative failures, and how to identify them and the possible causes, so we can prevent similar failures in the future.
Bioactive dental materials are all the buzz. What are they? How can they be incorporated into the dental practice? Are they better? Is handling different? Are technique changes needed? Can you really get healing and repair? In this CE webinar, learn all you need to know about remineralization and regeneration with bioactive restoratives and cements.
Upon completion of this CE webinar, the attendee will be able to understand how to repair different kinds of perforations, becoming more familiar with tips and tricks in order to make this easier and repeatable. Only predictable techniques will be presented and explained and a selection of the most modern materials will be suggested.
Take advantage of digital insight for more predictable implant treatment using digital CAD software for prosthetic driven implant planning and surgical guide design. In this CE webinar, we will discuss guide processes. Being able to understand software interactions between CBCT and intra-oral scanning can broaden the view when treatment planning for implant therapies. In this CE webinar, you will learn how you can use digital intraoral scans along with planning software to achieve consistent clinical insight to implant procedures
Direct dental restorations have changed from amalgam, gold, and a few resins used only for anterior teeth to a plethora of resins bursting into the marketplace. Now there are even more advanced resins like the newer class of “bulk injectable” with the goal of making resin restorations better, quicker and more predictable. In this CE webinar, we will discuss the history of why and how these materials are still evolving and the newest material available. Learn techniques on using the new “bulk fill” resins. Discover through clinical cases and the potential pros and cons why bulk fill resins will be necessary for your practice.
We live in a society that is clamoring for healthier food and healthier medicine, and now that there is an increase in knowledge, current society also demands healthier dentistry. In this fast-paced CE webinar, Dr. Ruiz will present a variety of ways in which dentists can provide their patients with healthier supra-gingival, minimally invasive, biocompatible dentistry.