Online Dental CE

Fluoride Varnish and Risk Assessment: Are you Practicing Traditional Dentistry or Evidence-Based Patient Care Presenter: Donna Brogan, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Centrix Release Date: 1/27/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We like to believe that dentistry is an evidence based discipline but in many cases we dental professionals practice by tradition. Research often introduces new products and procedures but humans are creatures of habit. Many procedures we perform daily are carried out in a manner that may not have changed in years; we do things the way we have always done them. This CE webinar is designed to teach you how to quickly assess an individual’s risk level and determine if fluoride varnish is indicated.

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Exquisite Anterior Composites Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/26/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct composite can be a conservative, durable and beautiful anterior material. We will discuss the variety of materials and techniques available today to take your composites to the next level so your team and patients are raving about the esthetic results. This CE webinar will look at how to utilize preparation design and layering of composite to create exquisite results that disappear against the shade of the natural tooth.

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Everyday Composites Made Easy Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/14/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will demonstrate a practical approach using anatomy and science to un-complicate composite placement in busy practices. You will learn how a two step system can create beautiful and instinctive restorations that offer resiliency with a durable luster. Discussion will involve current adhesion material choices, light curing technology, as well as novel and proficient placement tips. Build a confident restorative system that you and your patients can benefit from immediately.

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It's a Jungle In There - How to Enhance the Oral Environment for Your Patients Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 1/11/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The oral environment is constantly under fire. The acids, sugars, bacteria, and dry mouth issues that our patients encounter day to day really takes its toll on them as the days, months and years pass by. In this CE webinar, learn how we can help them stay healthier and reduce "the slings and arrows of outrageous (intraoral) fortunes.”

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Advancements in Restorative Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Franklin Shull CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/7/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct restorative dentistry has seen many improvements over the past decade, however, there is much confusion about what materials and techniques are best suited in each situation for the best long-term results. In this CE webinar, learn how recent advancements in composite resin chemistry and adhesive technology can offer an answer to many of these issues.

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I'll Never Do Another Root Canal Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 1/6/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This sound heard round the Dental world is way too common. New materials, instruments, anesthetics and plain old simplified techniques takes most of the guesswork about being successful with day to day endodontics. In this CE webinar, join Dr. Kaminer as he gets you "Pumped UP" about doing routine root canals in your practice.

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Restorative-Focused Endodontic Treatment: Having the Endpoint in Mind Before Starting the Treatment Presenter: Dr. Robert Salehrabi CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 12/17/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss advantages of pre-endodontic and post-endodontic restorative approaches in order to achieve long term successful endodontic outcomes, reduce microleakage, and significantly reduce post-op flareups. Adhesive bonding techniques will be discussed to enhance longevity and predictability of endodontic treatment.

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The 60 Minute Countdown Presenter: Jamie Marboe, RDH, BS CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 12/17/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar focuses on hidden and often overlooked time management errors. We will uncover how typically, we are our own worst enemies. Jamie will help you identify and then set aside some old beliefs and mindsets that are keeping you from a successful, on time schedule. We will focus on creating the ideal appointment and day in order to successfully keep your ‘60 minute countdown’ from becoming the 60 minute MELTDOWN!

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The Four Pillars of Patient Acceptance Presenter: Jamie Marboe, RDH, BS CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 12/16/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar focuses on how to allow your patients to own their own disease which in return leads to huge increased treatment acceptance rates by following precise and crucial step by step protocols every time.

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The Office: A Day in the Life of a Mid-size Dental Office Presenter: Dr. Erin Elliott CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 12/15/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As general dentists we come across common situations each and everyday. In this CE webinar, join Dr. Erin Elliott as she spotlights innovative products that will help your systems become even more efficient. This will, in turn, help your patients and your bottom line.

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An Indirect Approach to Using Direct Composite Veneers Presenter: Dr. Ross Nash CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 12/15/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Nash will discuss a technique for utilizing direct composite veneers as a scaffolding for indirect restoration, allowing for less chair time for the patient and dentist. Other benefits of the indirect approach are the ability to use a luting agent to alter the color of the veneer upon placement and the opportunity for a team approach with an auxiliary performing the fabrication of the composite veneers. In this CE webinar, Dr. Nash will illustrate an actual case in a step-by-step fashion and discuss its application in clinical practice.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Case Management Principles for Accelerated Treatment Presenter: Dr. Stuart Frost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/11/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Communicating the clinical advantages of accelerated treatment is key to helping patients make an informed decision and accepting treatment. Accelerated treatment techniques have been shown to eliminate the need for surgery, improve treatment outcomes and reduce compliance issues. In this CE webinar, Dr. Stuart Frost, Frost Orthodontics, Mesa, AZ, will highlight effective consultation techniques to guide and support practice team promotion of accelerated treatment options. Dr. Frost also will present numerous completed patient cases illustrating successful clinical results with AcceleDent.

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5 Steps To Prepare for Profits Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 12/9/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It’s easy to put blame on the changing economy. If your annual income is flat or going down. If you stare out over an empty patient reception area and wonder if they will ever return? Prepare yourself for the true cost of each opening in the schedule. In this CE webinar, learn to look at the most frequent offenders; high expenses, inconsistent production and low collections and steps that will help you be more profitable.

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Stick It To Me Baby: Current Concepts in Adhesives and Cements Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 12/9/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There have been so many generations of adhesives that it even had me confused. In this CE webinar, we will look at a brief history of adhesion, talk about current universal adhesives and apply those concepts into clinical situations. We will also look at provisional and permanent cements, discuss their virtues and weaknesses and finish with clinical applications and some tips and tricks.

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Got an Endo question? - Ask Rhodes Presenter: Dr. John Rhodes CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/9/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

John Rhodes presents an interactive endodontic evening where YOU the delegate shape the webinar content by sharing your questions, dilemmas and practical tips on all things endodontic. Topics already set to feature include: • Locating canals and unlocking the secrets of the pulp floor map • Dealing with difficult canals • Removing posts including a simple technique for removing fractured posts • Management of separated instruments

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Creating Lifelike Restorations with New Hybrid CAD/CAM Materials Presenter: Bill Marais, RDT CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn to create lifelike natural restorations with new CAD/CAM materials and NANO technologies drawing from the elements in nature.

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Applying Flowable Composites for Everyday Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Jason Olitsky CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 12/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will: • Understand how mechanical properties of flowable composites affect their clinical performance (and which properties are most desirable for their applications). • Learn advantages of using flowable composites as a cavity liner. • Become more familiar with advancements in the properties of flowable resins and bulk fill materials. • Implement an efficient and esthetic technique to restore certain cavity preparations utilizing flowable bulk fill materials as a cavity liner.

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Primary Stability and Maintenance of Marginal Bone: Is there a Relationship Presenter: Dr. Michael Norton CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/7/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will consider the issues that are driving the debate around ever higher insertion torques in implant dentistry to maximize primary stability versus the potential for over-compression and the build-up of strains within dynamic vital tissue structures leading to resorption and early intrinsic viscoelastic rebound, which in turn could lead to loss of mechanical stability.

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Vital Pulp Therapy: Predictable Treatment of Pulp Exposure Without Endodontic Therapy Presenter: Dr. Robert Salehrabi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 12/3/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss clinical cases where deep caries, or pulp exposures could be predictably treated without the need for endodontic treatment. New bio-compatible material will be presented, based on scientific research, with excellent outcomes.

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Universal Bonding Agents Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/3/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Universal bonding agents have seen a meteoric rise in use among dental professionals. But the question remains, are they truly universal? Dr. Gillespie will explore the functions of all bonding agents and address what “universal” truly means. Can one bonding agent truly be used for all direct and indirect procedures? This CE webinar will help practitioners feel more comfortable about their use of bonding agents in every situation.

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No Strings Attached: Living in a Cordless World Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 12/2/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participant will: • Review polishing from the porte polisher to today’s options • Understand the difference between selective polishing and essential selective polishing • Compare and contrast current polishing options

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Technological Advancements in Direct Restorative Materials Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/30/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this informative CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss one of the latest advancements in direct restorative dentistry. Ormocers (Organically Modified Ceramics) are restoratives that are based purely on silicon oxide in both the filler and the resin matrix without traditional Bis GMA monomers, making them the first ceramic based direct restorative material available to dental market.

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Basics of Oral Suturing: Armamentarium, Material, and Techniques Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Oral surgery requires skilled flap access and closure. This CE webinar will review basic suture techniques, suture selection, and instruments to make oral surgery more routine for common dental problems.

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Manufacturer’s IFUs – What Are They & Why They Are So Important Presenter: Chuck Hughes CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar discusses manufacturer’s written instructions for use (IFU) for reusable medical devices used in dentistry. Instrument reprocessing is a critical aspect of patient safety and must be done in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU for cleaning, inspection, packaging and sterilization. Information regarding where to secure IFUs and who will be asking to see them will be discussed, along with a number of dental examples that conflict with best practices.

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Minimally Invasive Procedures in Periodontal Therapy Presenter: Dr. Veronique Benhamou CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar addresses minimally invasive procedures in surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments. These procedures represent alternative approaches that allow less extensive manipulation of surrounding tissues as compared to conventional procedures, while accomplishing the same or better clinical objectives.

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Dentistry and the Cancer Patient: How to Treat and Manage the Oral Sequelae of Cancer Therapies Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 11/23/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide clinicians with the necessary tools to treat the dental patient undergoing head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It will focus on dental oncologic issues such as the pathophysiology and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw along with the oral and dental sequel associated with head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

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The Dental Needle: Improving Patient Satisfaction and Growth Presenter: Dr. Sean Boynes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/23/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

One of the main ways dental providers are judged is their ability to provide anesthetic injections. A major component to successful injections relates to the use of the dental needle. The needle weighs very heavy in the overall dental lore. This CE webinar will discuss and explore the characteristics and use of the dental need within the dental profession.

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Staying Safe and Healthy, from Check-in to Check-out Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 11/19/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review proper infection control techniques and concepts in the dental setting from the front desk to the operatory. Focusing on emerging diseases it will give the clinician systems and tools for prevention of influenza and contagious diseases in is dental setting.

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A New Simpler Way to Bond eMax and All Ceramic Restorations Presenter: Dr. Greg Campbell CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 11/19/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for any office that currently cements or bonds ceramic restorations. What are the steps for success? Tissue control techniques will be discussed. Participants will be introduced to a new generation of resin cements and will be shown step by step, how to be more efficient and productive as well as simplify their cementation process.

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