Online Dental CE

+	Update on Pulp Capping Procedures Presenter: Dr. Robert Levin CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 5/21/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Pulp capping procedures have historically been challenging. The primary objective is to save the tooth, however, due to the uncertainty of success with this procedure some clinicians opt for root canal therapy. This CE webinar is designed to introduce the various products available today for direct and indirect pulp capping and to give the clinician an overview of their strengths and weaknesses.

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+	Non-Verbal Laboratory Communication Presenter: Dr. Mark Duncan CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/13/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/13/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Science of Dentistry in laboratory work has way more to do with the Art of Communication – and the keys to predictable results lie in how you communicate with your lab. In this CE webinar, Dr. Duncan will review simple strategies for capturing exceptional detail and accurate impressions while discussing several keys to creating perfect communication for your lab in your impressions.

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+	Mastering Direct Placement Restorative Materials (2014) Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 5/7/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today’s direct restorative materials have vastly improved physical properties and uses that can significantly improve the restorations we place today. In this CE webinar, we will examine the benefits and drawbacks of even these superior materials: where they are called for, what they can do to benefit the restorative process and where they can fail.

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+	Bonding Excellence - Material Updates and Technique Tips to Make Your Best Better Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/7/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, the student will review: • Taking a fresh look at the bonding protocol • Bonding agents • Luting cements • Understanding direct and indirect materials so you can select a bonding protocol that is suited to the clinical situation.

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+	What’s Bugging the Dentist: Instrument Processing, Sterilization and Waterlines Presenter: Dr. John Molinari and Peri Nelson CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 5/5/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/5/28 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join us for an interactive, LIVE Q&A session with Dr. Molinari and Peri Nelson! In this 2 hour CE webinar, attendees will learn the key points of infection control in the following areas: instrument reprocessing, washer/disinfectors, sterilization monitoring and sterilizers, and waterline treatment.

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+	Orthodontic Aligner Impressions Made Easy Presenter: Dr. David Rice CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 4/22/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Capturing ideal, full arch orthodontic aligner impressions used to be a challenge. This CE webinar will take you through a simple, step-by-step system to make ideal orthodontic aligner impressions.

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+	Less is More - Incorporating Minimally Invasive Techniques into your Office Treatment Protocols Presenter: Dr. Daniel Ward CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 4/16/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/16/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It has long been said that “Dentistry begets Dentistry.” In other words the more treatment you do, the more treatment you will need to do in the future. This CE webinar will acquaint you with conservative and minimally invasive techniques to treat your patients.

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+	Bonding Techniques for Lingual Appliances (2014) Presenter: Cathy Sundvall CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 4/11/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bonding to the lingual surface offers unique challenges, but in her years as a clinical trainer Cathy Sundvall has developed many techniques to overcome those challenges. In this CE webinar Cathy walks you through the steps for successful bonding and rebonding of custom lingual brackets. The webinar provides insightful tips applicable to any lingual bonding to help doctors and clinical staff improve their techniques and reduce bond failures.

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+	Practice Plateau – Causes and Remedies Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 4/9/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Don’t you just want to pummel a punching bag when you hear about practices doing over a million dollars a year per doctor? While your production numbers remain frozen on some primeval plateau month after month, theirs keep whizzing past on their way to practice primetime. What’s wrong with this picture? No matter how it may look, reaching the next level is not a matter of luck. Learn the real reasons of why practice’s level off and how to increase your numbers.

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+	Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth – The Science Behind It Presenter: Dr. Carol Tait CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/9/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This continuing education webinar will discuss the clinical assessment of anterior and posterior previously root canal treated teeth prior to placement of a definitive restoration. The participant should be aware that the definitive restoration is an integral part of successful root canal treatment and fundamentally important in increasing the longevity of the tooth.

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+	State of the Art in Orthodontic Bonding 2014 - Direct Bonding Presenter: Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 4/4/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/4/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the State of the Art in Orthodontic Bonding series Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand explores the most-up-to date bonding concepts and techniques. This CE webinar covers materials, efficiencies, and outcomes for direct bonding.

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+	Mastering Composite Layering and Blending Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 4/2/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/2/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you ever felt lost when trying to shade match a difficult tooth color? With dozens of shades to choose from, learn how you can layer one, two or more shades to find the ideal match for every patient in this CE webinar. Blending multiple shades doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive but can provide an excellent solution for all patients.

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+	State of the Art in Orthodontic Bonding 2014 - Indirect Bonding Presenter: Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 3/28/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the State of the Art in Orthodontic Bonding series Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand explores the most-up-to date bonding concepts and techniques. This CE webinar covers materials, efficiencies, and outcomes for indirect bonding.

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+	Accelerated Treatment for the Class II Patient Presenter: Dr. Robert Miller CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/28/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are various types of class II patients that have a combination of dental and skeletal discrepancies. In this CE webinar we will review the various treatment modalities and explore how AcceleDent may assist in accelerating class II treatment and minimizing discomfort. Clinical examples of actual cases treated using AcceleDent will be included in this program.

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+	The Invisalign Efficiency Playbook, Chapter 1: Curing Attachment Disorder Presenter: Dr. Anil Idiculla CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/26/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, you will learn to: 1. get the most out of your Invisalign attachments through effective design and material selection in order to enhance treatment results and patient satisfaction 2. plan your attachment placement and removal to efficiently fit into your schedule 3. schedule all of your IPR and other auxiliary Invisalign appointments effectively to maximize clinical results and profitablity

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+	An Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea for the Dental Professional - Introduction Presenter: Dr. Stephen Carstensen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/26/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/26/28 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

On completion of this course, you should understand: The definition of sleep disordered breathing and associated complications and the definition of obstructive sleep apnea, how to diagnose OSA and treatment options.

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+	Dynamic Dentistry: What to consider when treating the Oral Environment Today Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 3/25/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Saliva is an important ally to a health oral environment. Without it, the teeth would just simply dissolve away over time. Isn’t it time we look at how we can work with the moist oral environment to help our efforts work with the oral environments best friend? In this CE webinar, we will explore the concepts available today that can make the management of the oral environment more predictable and reliable.

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+	A Quick Guide to Bonding and Cementation Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/25/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will look at the current options for bonding and cementation of indirect restorations. With so many choices today it can be confusing. Simple decision points will be presented to know when to use conventional cementation or a true bonding protocol. We will also look at the current choices in materials and which clinical situations they are best for.

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+	Simplifying Impressions Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/17/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on newer hydrophilic impression materials along with other tissue management tools to demonstrate techniques that can be implemented to simplify the process of capturing the ideal impression regardless of the number of teeth involved.

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+	Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth - Modern Materials Presenter: Dr. Nick Barker CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/12/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar looks at the use of composite resin materials to increase the chances of post-endodontic treatment success. The flexibility and adhesive properties of modern composites in creating an effective seal at the coronal end of the endodontic treatment and in protecting the remaining tooth structure will be discussed.

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+	Restoring Complex Aesthetic Cases Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 2/18/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have reviewed: 1. restoring crowded cases with porcelain veneers 2. correcting gingival line and diastema problems 3. restoring missing anterior teeth, full mouth reconstructions, including increasing vertical dimension in severe wear cases

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+	Oral Surgery Procedures for the GP: Maximizing Success and Avoiding Complications Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 2/18/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentoalveolar surgery is an important component of care provided by most dental practitioners, whether in general or specialty practice. This CE webinar will review specific procedures so as to permit successful integration into practice as well as some refinements to improve outcomes. In addition a focus on local anesthetic techniques will be reviewed that will provide patient comfort throughout the surgical care. Minimizing as well as managing complications will also be discussed.

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+	Creating Natural Esthetics with Newly Developed Composites: Restoring the Tooth from the Inside Out Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/11/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Developing treatment strategies for restoration of anterior maxillary dentition can be challenging. When faced with such cases, a detailed diagnosis and thorough understanding is required to ensure that the most appropriate materials and techniques are considered. In this CE webinar, you will learn how to improve your skills and confidence using a new generation of composites that utilize minimal invasive concepts. Minimally invasive concepts originates from the “inside out”.

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+	Esthetic Dentistry for Tots and Teens Presenter: Dr. Fred Margolis CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/6/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/6/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today's parents demand the restoration of their children and teen’s teeth for function and esthetics. Self-image of our patients is very important. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned the following: 1. Glass ionomers, resinomers, composites, and various types of crowns will be illustrated on children and adolescents. 2. Esthetic facings for stainless steel crowns will be illustrated and chairside/laboratory steps necessary will be given. 3. Treatment planning of these restorations will be taught, as well as the proper tooth preparation and steps necessary for esthetic, long-lasting restorations. 4. Use of various matrices for interproximal restorations will be discussed. 5. Enamel microabrasion, direct-bonded and porcelain veneers will be shown for esthetics for our teenage patients.

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+	10 Strategies to Jump-Start Practice Performance Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 2/5/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/5/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The ebb and flow of the economy has challenged many dental practices. During robust economic times, the inefficiencies of practice systems and protocol are often masked. You’ve likely discovered that the way you’ve always done things doesn’t work in this new economy. Get ready to learn strategies to jump-start your practice performance.

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+	101 Uses For Flowable Composites Presenter: Dr. Michael Morgan CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 1/30/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Flowable composite resins have a multitude of uses in general restorative dentistry. Their low viscosity and ability to be placed in very small and precise increments makes them the ideal restorative material in many instances. This CE webinar will provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills to comfortably and predictably use flowable composites in many treatment modalities. Subjects discussed will include sealants, Class I, II and V direct resin restorations, indirect restoration block-out, provisionalization, mockups, occlusion and repairs/renewals.

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+	The Art of Digital Dental Photography Presenter: Dr. Ian Cline CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/22/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Photography is now a must in dentistry. Whether it is for medico-legal, laboratory communication, or before and after photos on your website; many are finding it an indispensable tool. Ian will present an overview of the equipment required and how he uses it in his practice.

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+	Managing the Oral Environment for Long Lasting Clinical Results Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/21/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The term Minimal Intervention (MI) is relatively new in dentistry and has been introduced to suggest that the profession should move away from its current approach to the treatment of dental caries. It is now widely accepted that caries is a chronic bacterial related disease and cannot be treated by surgical means alone. The modern approach to the management of caries relies on dentists taking the dual role of physician and surgeon.

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+	Barrier Membranes in Dental Surgery Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/16/14     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/16/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This discussion will demystify the various membranes used in dental surgery. Specifically we will detail the various types of membranes, sources, and outline how various membranes are used to solve regenerative and surgical problems dentists commonly face.

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