Online Dental CE

+	Ultrasonic Scaling and Why a Multi-instrument Approach is Crucial to Patient Outcomes Presenter: Joanne MacLeod, DipDH, DipDT RCSEd, MSc CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/26/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

One size fits all isn’t a term usually associated with dentistry. However, it is still common in the areas of scaling and debridement to see a single tip being used for all ultrasonic treatment types. This webinar will examine the clinical modifying factors which influence our instrument protocol and feature a discussion on the appropriate selection of Cavitron ultrasonic inserts in order to deliver treatment outcomes that benefit both patient and clinician - in terms of technique, ergonomics and maintenance.

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+	Building Your Aesthetic Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/25/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned about 1. anterior crown and bridge cases 2. ideal tooth preparation and periodontal tissue management techniques 3. important cementation guidelines 4. fabricating esthetic and durable provisional crowns 5. case cost analysis and financing

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+	The Advancing Technology in Dental Diagnostics Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 11/20/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar we will discuss why digital x-ray technology is essential in every office and how this technology along with state of the art caries detection leads to outstanding predictable results every time. Finally, we will also cover how to integrate all this technology in an ergonomic fashion in every Dental practice.

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+	Clear Aligner Digital Workflow for Dentistry Presenter: Dr. John F. Weston CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/20/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on how to use digital impression technology to get an accurate impression every time as well as how to take that information and access a totally new “trusted” digital workflow for aligner fabrication.

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+	Simplified Esthetic Temporization for Implants and Crown and Bridge Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Using current materials and advanced adhesive techniques, this CE webinar will explore a variety of temporization options for complex implant and fixed prosthetic situations. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have a complete understanding of universal adhesives, resin fiber, and bisacryl materials and their specific uses in esthetic interim restorations.

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+	Procedural Errors in Endo - How to Avoid and Manage Them Presenter: Dr. Carol Tait CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CPD webinar will cover an in-depth look at the complications that can arise during endodontic treatment from the initial consultation to the various stages of treatment. Access cavity design, canal morphology, ledges, blockages, transportation, fractured instruments, irrigation, control of working length, perforations, root fractures, coronal seal and emergencies will all be addressed with advice on how to avoid complications as well as management when they occur.

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Emerging Disease: Fact vs. Myth - A Live Q&A with Dr. Molinari, Director of Infection Control, THE DENTAL ADVISOR Presenter: Dr. John Molinari and Peri Nelson CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The emphasis of the course will be on educating professionals on proper Infection Control Guidelines. Education and practice will reduce panic associated with misinformation. This brief CE webinar and live Q&A session will serve dental professionals worldwide in practicing proper infection control methods.

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+	Bone Grafting for the Dental Surgeon Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we’ll explore the evolution towards active biologic materials and growth factors in addition to conventional membranes and bone materials. Flap design, membrane choices, bone choices, and active biologic materials like PRF, PRGF, PDGF, and BMP-2 will be shown.

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+	Bioburden in Tips Presenter: Nancy Andrews, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/18/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental handpieces attached to hoses, including air-water syringe tips, utilize water and air that must be started and stopped repeatedly. The dynamics of that process may result in retraction of debris and pathogens, known as bio-burden, back into the handpieces. This CE webinar explores the reasons for this and solutions to the problem. Learn reasonable ways to manage the contamination of dental equipment.

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+	Guidebook for Treating Baby Boomers Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 11/17/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Starting January 1, 2011, ten-thousand (10,000) people turn age 65. This will continue every single day until the year 2030. This CE webinar will help practitioners position their practice with highly effective, customizable services to prepare for the new mature marketplace.

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+	Choosing a Dental Handpiece: Air or Electric - What is Right for You? Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: NSK America Release Date: 11/13/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/13/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. The advantages and disadvantages of different types of handpieces 2. Why torque is important in a handpiece 3. How a single handpiece can do multiple types of procedures

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+	Explore the Latest Technology in Prophylaxis Presenter: Colleen Rutledge, RDH CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 11/12/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar focuses on the latest advancements in air polishing and piezoelectric ultrasonics. Additionally, new advancements in intraoral cameras will be discussed including adjuncts to help identify dental caries, plaque, calculus and inflammation! Come learn about these exciting technologies which promise to enhance diagnostics and clinical outcomes.

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+	Keys To Success With Direct Adhesive Restorations Presenter: Dr. Edmond Hewlett CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 11/11/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We want to provide restorations that stay put, don’t leak, and don’t cause sensitivity. Not too much to ask, right? With so many materials and techniques to choose from, however, the pathway to restorative predictability is often anything but clear. This CE webinar will provide practical and effective tips for consistently getting the best results with today’s adhesives and restoratives.

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+	Veneers, Veneers, Veneers! Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/11/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. Treatment planning and restoring complex veneer cases, including crowded and displaced teeth 2. Veneer tooth preparation techniques, including when and how to prepare through the interproximal contact 3. Defining the ideal incisal plane position of anterior teeth and how to reestablish that position when it has been lost through bruxism, an accident, inaccurate dental restorations, etc. 4. Blending the incisal plane with the occlusal plane 5. Using the patient’s lip position to establish the ideal incisal edge position 6. Cementation of veneers: higher vs. lower viscosity luting composites, precise veneer luting techniques 7. What to do with a single anterior tooth requiring restoration 8. The very best impression technique 9. Optimum communication with patients so they wish to proceed with needed veneer restoration

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+	Precision Taken to the Next Level: Lingual Treatment with the Incognito™ Clear Precision Tray Presenter: Dr. Dagmar Ibe CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 11/7/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Reliable and precise placement of brackets is essential for an ideal treatment result in lingual treatment. Now accuracy can be further improved with a new bonding tray. In this CE webinar Dr. Dagmar Ibe shares how the Incognito™ Clear Precision Tray has helped make her lingual cases easier to finish, and more accurate. She demonstrates clinical tips and tricks to optimize the usage of the Incognito Clear Precision Tray.

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+	Digital Radiography, Oral Photography and Their Standards in Dentistry Presenter: Dr. James Kouzoukian CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/29/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, attendees will learn: • Which digital imaging systems are suitable to provide information necessary to demonstrate anatomy and pathology; • How digital imaging systems provide diagnostics which properly determine treatment; and • How to comply with current standards in the dental profession.

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+	15 Restorative Pearls to Simplify Implant Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Markus Weitz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/28/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Markus Weitz will convey 15 ‘tidbits’ which he has culled from over 25 years of clinical dental practice. This CE webinar will introduce novel concepts, ideas and techniques utilizing cutting edge materials and technologies which can be easily incorporated into everyday clinical practice.

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+	Simplifying All Ceramics Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 10/23/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the last 10 years all ceramic & zirconia restorations have become extremely popular and are increasing in use every year. With this increase, there have been new materials that require different clinical selection criteria, different surface treatments, different cementing options etc...This CE webinar will review zirconia, lithium dissilicate & certain feldspathic ceramics and simplify their requirements for clinical selection, cementation, adjustments and polishing.

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+	Digital Diagnostics Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/23/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will look at fluorescence and imaging technologies available today that will help clinicians diagnose disease at the early stages, that may be otherwise missed by a traditional visual examination. In addition strategies will be discussed, with respect to technology implementation in your practice and a realizing a positive return on investment while improving patient care.

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+	Common Violations in Surface Disinfection Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/22/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Understanding the use and regulations surrounding surface disinfectants is vital in the dental setting. This CE webinar will review the common errors in utilizing disinfectants and help the dental professional evaluate products.

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+	Adhesion GPS - Navigating the New World of Adhesive Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/16/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/16/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will help today’s practitioner understand the current state of adhesive dentistry and how various materials can be leveraged to offer conservative and predictable results for our patients with respect to both direct and indirect dentistry.

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+	Treating Class II: The Incognito™ Appliance System with Forsus™ Class II Correctors Presenter: Dr. Beyza Kircelli CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 10/10/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/10/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Beyza Kircelli reviews options for lingual class II treatment. She shares successful esthetic and compliance-free treatment results with the recently introduced Incognito™ System for Forsus™ Fatigue Resistant Device, which includes a new lower labial attachment.

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+	Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Individuals with Cancer Presenter: Dr. Dennis Abbott CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 10/7/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will 1. will understand and appreciate the need for dentistry and oral medicine as essential elements in comprehensive cancer care through introduction of some of the most common oral health challenges faced by patients undergoing treatment for cancer. 2. have knowledge of how systemic health can be affected by untreated or under-treated oral conditions in patients with short-term and long-term immunosuppression. 3. be familiar with some methods for management of common oral issues confronting individuals with cancer and understand how successful treatment and care can impact quality of life in these patients.

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+	Hands Free – It’s the Law: Safe Instrument Processing Presenter: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/2/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/2/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Non-scrub technique has long been held as the standard for safe instrument processing. Contaminated sharps represent a potential hazard to the healthcare provider as well as patients. This CE webinar will overview the mandates from OSHA and state regulations regarding instrument processing. In addition, the latest innovations in contaminated instrument management will be presented.

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+	Conquering Conflict Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 10/1/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/1/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Rolling eyes, snide comments, poor attitudes, staff conflict bubbles to the surface in many different and often subtle ways. It’s easy to ignore these undercurrents of discontent and pretend they don’t really affect you. Look the other direction and maybe the problem will just drift away. Such wishful thinking is certainly comforting until reality kicks: lost productivity, absenteeism, increased cancellations, lower treatment acceptance, costly mistakes, etc. Learn 8 steps to conquer conflict and get back on track.

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+	Infection Control in the Real Dental World Presenter: Debbie Zafiropoulos, RDH CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/30/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This thought provoking CE webinar is open to Dentists, Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Students and Interns. Our goal is to provide all positions of the dental team ways to implement more effective methods of infection control and sterilization that ensures patient safety but also safe from long term exposure of chemicals and aerosols to the dental team.

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+	Using Fluorescence Technology with Your Entire Team Presenter: Cynthia Brattesani, D.D.S. CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 9/25/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A successful practice model focuses on connecting with the patient. When it comes to diagnosis and clinical findings, it's important to have the patient co-discover the technical findings in a way that they truly understand. This builds trust, helps with case acceptance and creates a loyal patient. In this CE webinar, you will learn how two devices, using fluorescence technology, can be used to accomplish this goal and how this approach can set your office apart from others.

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+	How to Achieve Predictable Esthetics Easily with New Composite Technology Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Hoos CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 9/18/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the last 4 years, there have been major advances in composite technology in relation to color matching, blending, shade-taking & layering techniques. This CE webinar will illustrate these new technologies and demonstrate how they can be easily implemented to dramatically improve anterior & posterior direct restorations for your patients, while simplifying your technique and time.

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+	Tips and Tricks for Maxillary Anesthesia (2014) Presenter: Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 9/18/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From anesthetizing a single tooth to the entire quadrant, what techniques and agents can be used to achieve quality anesthesia in the maxilla? This CE webinar will review the specific techniques, from simple infiltrations to intraligamentary (PDL) and intraosseous techniques, through regional blocks such as the infraorbital, AMSA, and ASA, and complete maxillary division nerve blocks. Recommendations for selection of anesthetic agents based upon the currently available evidence will also be discussed.

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