Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the technique behind doing indirect/direct composite inlays as an alternative to lab or CAD/CAM-fabricated inlays and partial onlays; be more familiar with the technique via clinical presentations with different materials currently on the market.
Gain a competitive edge by learning how to strengthen your dentist/practice-to-patient relationship with loyalty marketing. Patient retention is dentistry's #1 top management problem.
Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: provide a workable system that keeps your patients coming back; establish a brand loyalty with your patients to create a strong patient advocate for the brand and your practice in their own social circles and online media
Research is showing that more and more health issues are related to periodontal disease. With some form of periodontal disease being present in 75% to 80% of all adults, there are now solutions to finally engage the patients in a visual conversation about gingival inflammation, plaque and tartar. Technology will be presented that brings our patients from conversation to treatment. It puts the discussion we have had for years into images that are easily visualized and easy to understand. Solutions will be presented for dental professionals to educate patients in all stages of periodontal disease.
This webinar will evaluate the role of the dental needle from a patient’s perspective and provide empirical evidence of how impactful the needle is to the patient experience. Advances in technology and techniques of needle design will be discussed in a format that relates to the chronological application of local anesthetic delivery. With the ideal being the delivery of the least painful injection possible, the characteristics of needle design and how to appropriately select a needle for practice is discussed. Additionally, complications and adverse events that occur in the dental office due to the dental hypodermic needle will be thoroughly presented.
Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: Explain the mechanism of cure and cite research which substantiates the technique; be familiar with product recommendations for sources in equipment and materials; identify techniques which will provide the understanding and methods to achieve consistent results;understand applications which can immediately be implemented.
There is more than fluoride out there to prevent cavities. This program is designed to combine current remineralization knowledge and conventional dental techniques to improve and maintain healthy enamel. Clinical cases will demonstrate how to identify enamel changes and treat them practically. In addition, discover how to save money and make more sense in hygiene.
The post and core has undergone many changes throughout the last few decades. Many of us were taught cast gold post and cores in dental school, only to switch to direct placed metal posts after graduation to save an appointment. To keep anterior teeth from looking gray, many switched to zirconia posts before learning they may cause root fractures due to their stiffness. Modern post and core technique features fiber reinforced resin posts with a dentin like elasticity, paired with a dual-cured nano-hybrid core build-up material.
The average dental clinician may perform as many as 60,000 patient encounters during a career. Until recently, the relationship of communication skills to important outcomes was not well known. New communication approaches have been developed that will increase the likelihood of patient adherence to preventive and therapeutic recommendations. This CE webinar is designed to introduce the dental professional to effective communication strategies that will ultimately lead to increased patient adherence as well as to elicit positive patient behavior change.
This CE webinar will provide a brief comparison between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials. The presenter will discuss advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically.
Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the difference between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials; identify the advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically; better understand the clinical scope of using glass ionomers for direct restorations in posterior teeth via clinical case presentation using Equia technique as an example.
For those wondering- what ever happened to the plain ol posterior composite-where did it go? For the last ten years it has been lapped by all the en vogue dentistry such as: all ceramic crowns, CAD-CAM, digital impressions, going paperless. In this webinar, the WOW will be brought back to the simple filling!
Participants will be presented alternatives to lab or CAD/CAM restorations for the fabrication of inlays onlays, crowns in a single appointment. As an addition, some unique problem solving situations will be shown in the clinical setting.
Posterior composite restorations remain the lifeblood of general dentistry. Creating quality, esthetic posterior restorations every time is important to the patient as well as the practitioner. In this webinar, Dr. Gillespie will review adhesive protocols that will help eliminate post-operative sensitivity and increase bond strengths. Dr. Gillespie will also highlight the latest advancements in composite resins regarding shrinkage and esthetics with one shade placement.
During this program we will simplify everyday procedures leading to maximum productivity. The following will be covered during the course of this webinar:
Emax, Zirconia: When, Where and How?
Predictable impressions every time.
The diode laser: necessary or nice toy?
Demystifying cementations: which cement is best for what?
This CE webinar will review the physical characteristics of fiber posts and the bonding potential with specific adhesive resin cements. Not only are we able to create very esthetic post/cores on endodontic teeth, which will also impart a much stronger structure. All clinical steps and cases will be presented as they relate to all ceramic crowns.
This webinar focusses on the prevention of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) in the dental profession. Being a very common problem in dental professionals, especially amongst dental hygienists, there are ergonomic considerations for periodontal instrumentation in order to prevent RSIs. Instruments for periodontal instrumentation can also have an effect on developing or prevention of these injuries.
This CE webinar will discuss the different direct composite based techniques with various types of materials currently available. The advancement in composite materials has allowed dentists to have a myriad of ways in which to restore a direct posterior composite restoration. In fact, there is now an additional product category that can allow for more expeditious fillings to be performed using Bulk Fill materials. The ability to restore a tooth using various layers of same or different materials has evolved over the years with enhanced technologies and material improvements.
Participants of the CE webinar will learn material science as it relates to bonding agents and composite restorations. This webinar will allow the participants to visualize the research and development that helped create products that are easy to use, handle superbly, and create beautiful life-like restorations.
This CE webinar will cover elastomeric materials based on Vinyl Polyether Siloxane. The unique properties of these materials allow for expanded use for fixed and removeable prostheses, occlusal registration, as well as tracking tissue changes at recall visits. Learn about how these materials make it easy to read and mark inside crowns that have metal substrate as well as all-ceramic crowns.
This CE webinar will teach you how to provisionalize immediately following implant placement. Screw retained and cement retained restorations will be shown step by step for maximum learning.
Throughout the world , using glass ionomers has been effective in reducing post operative sensitivity and stimulating reparative dentin. Using the latest in composite technology, and in combination with the latest adhesives, we are now able to effectively repair teeth and restore them to a functional and esthetic conclusion that is satisfactory to both patients and dentists alike. Multiple examples of materials used in real world situations will be covered thru a step-by-step and systematic approach.
During this CE webinar Dr. Halabo will show evidence based data, case presentations and simple methods of treating most cementation procedures. Make your cementation process simple and predictable and enjoy great outcomes!
This webinar will discuss the new changes in legislation and how these directly affect your practice . New techniques and treatments will be discussed as well as the evidence behind these type of treatments.
What are the potential clinical implications of light curing larger composite increments for shorter times with higher intensity lights? What are some of the practical strategies that can ensure an effective and reproducible clinical outcome? This CE webinar will provide you with some surprising and useful clinical guidance on enhancing your photocuring success.
In this CE webinar, the salient points of natural tooth anatomy will be reviewed along with step-by-step fabrication techniques to allow the dentist and dental auxiliary to immediately increase the aesthetic and anatomic quality of the provisional restorations they create.
In this CE webinar, Dr. Lisa Alvetro explains the unique role assistants play in successful treatment with Class II Correctors. Dr. Alvetro details how staff can assist in Forsus™ Class II Corrector installation and check-ups. She is joined by Certified Orthodontic Assistant Leighann Jones for practical tips to ensure patient compliance and satisfaction.
This CE webinar will identify populations for whom access to care is an obstacle, and show you how you can greatly expand your practice by offering dental care to this enormous underserved population, to everyone’s benefit.
This webinar will discuss key morphological characteristics of anterior teeth and illustrate techniques and materials essential to creating vital, life-like restorations. Specifically, this program will target methods to create the primary plane, mesial and distal reflective line angles, interproximal and incisal embrasures as well as surface texture variations.
This CE webinar will examine the alternatives that are available for those presenting with edentulous ridges, including implants, partials, dentures and overdentures. Factors determining which alternative is chosen are outlined. Also covered are the techniques utilized to make the overdenture process effective and efficient for the dentist.
This CE webinar combines using a values based philosophy with the latest in dental technology. With all of the new tools and techniques available to dentists, it becomes an overwhelming job to create a culture based on integrity and values.