Online Dental CE

+	Caries Management (CAMBRA) Refined for the Private Practice (1 of a 3-part series) Presenter: Pamela Maragliano and Dona Roberts CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 2/9/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Presented by Dr. Pamela Maragliano and Dona Roberts, winners of the ADA 2010 Adult Prevention Practice of the Year award, this webinar will introduce the audience to the premise of CAMBRA and the challenges we faced as we integrated it into private practice. We will also introduce our modifications and chart documentation as we refined CAMBRA and tailored it to private practice. We will discuss our approach to patient care, using oral health related quality of life indicators and risk assessment. This webinar will segue into a series of 3 webinars that will specifically detail our practices, including implementation, communication, documentation and our increase in profitability.

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+	The Art of the Impression Presenter: Dr. George Kirtley CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/26/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course will address the recent evolution in impression materials. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Poly Vinyl Siloxane and Poly Ether Impression material and see the resultant evolutionary formulation of Vinyl Poly Ether Silane (EXA’lence by GC America) which combines the advantages of both the aforementioned and eliminates the disadvantages. Clinical photographs along with video will be used to show different techniques in impression taking addressing the single unit impression, the full arch impression and the edentulous arch impression.

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+	Keys to Successful Intraoral Radiography Presenter: Gail Williamson, AS, BS, MS CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/18/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This program will present practical approaches for successful intraoral radiography. The primary goals are to review technique principles essential for accurate imaging and identify common errors to help clinicians acquire optimal images while minimizing radiation exposure to patients.

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+	Keys to Successful Intraoral Radiography Presenter: Gail Williamson, AS, BS, MS CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/18/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This program will present practical approaches for successful intraoral radiography. The primary goals are to review technique principles essential for accurate imaging and identify common errors to help clinicians acquire optimal images while minimizing radiation exposure to patients.

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+	An Essential Adjunct to Modern Esthetic Dentistry Presenter: CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/7/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

An Essential Adjunct to Modern Esthetic Dentistry

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+	Selection of Luting Materials for Maximizing Clinical Success Presenter: CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/7/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Selection of Luting Materials for Maximizing Clinical Success

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+	Modern Glass Ionomers Used as Liners in the Composite Resin Sandwich Technique Presenter: CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/7/11     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Modern Glass Ionomers Used as Liners in the Composite Resin Sandwich Technique

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+	If Plaque Could Talk Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/8/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals are convinced plaque is their nemesis. We curse its presence and tell our patients they need to brush more frequently. Yet, the scientific evidence indicates plaque (in some cases) can provide colonization resistance against cariogenic bacteria. What can we do for our patients to help them grow this beneficial plaque? The simple answer may surprise you…

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+	Post and Core Video: Produced by Dr. Douglas Terry Presenter: Dr. Douglas Terry CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/12/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/12/28 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This video is part of Dr. Douglas Terry's webinar presentation. It is recommended to watch this video as a supplement to the archived version.

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+	Fixed Functional Class II Correctors: The 5 Most Common Questions and Answers Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 11/9/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Fixed functional Class II correctors create a winning situation for doctors, patients, and staff and a predictable, positive experience. Dr. Alvetro will discuss case selection and presentation. She will also demonstrate that the Class II Appliance is an easy, cost effective tool in patient and practice management. She will share pearls and clinical tips.

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+	Which cells are the most radiosensitive? Safety Presenter: Doreen Smeltzer CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/30/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this webinar the participant shall be able to: -- Identify safety concerns and protocol for dental radiology equipment -- List safe operator practices to be utilized in the dental office -- Review factors that contribute to radiation safety to include: total dose, dose rate, amount of tissue irradiated, cell sensitivity, and relationships to age --Identify radiation safety applications for the patient to include: exposure factors, film holding device, exposure techniques, and film handling techniques

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+	Secrets of a Pediatric Dentist Presenter: Dr. Scott Dillingham CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/29/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This 45 minute webinar is an excerpt from Dr. Dillingham’s Full Day clinically oriented course of the same title. It will specifically focus on traditional and nontraditional uses of glass ionomers (hence the term “Dental Duct Tape”).

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+	Assessing Anesthetic Options for Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy Presenter: Shirley Branam, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/22/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

To deliver optimal patient care, pain management is an essential component of periodontal therapy procedures. Supported by science, this course will provide the dental professional with the information necessary to make an anesthetic choice based on each patient’s needs. This course will include information on a new, non-injectable local anesthetic for scaling and/or root planing.

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+	Primary Tooth Pulp Therapy Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 6/23/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentists who want to bring the highest level of care to their pediatric patients must be well-versed in all aspects of primary tooth pulp therapy. In this program, we will discuss diagnosis, treatment planning and all aspects of both pulpotomies and pulpectomies. Several techniques and materials will be discussed so that the students will be ready to perform these critical procedures with confidence.

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+	Grafting Extraction Sockets – Why, With What; & How? Presenter: Dr. Gordon Christensen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/8/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course includes motivation and reasons to graft extraction sockets. The categories of materials for grafting, specific brand names for different clinical situations, and restoration of grafted sites using both implants and fixed prostheses on natural teeth.

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+	Effective Archwire Engagement and Disengagement with 3M™ Self-Ligating Appliances Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 4/26/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This module details how to engage and disengage archwires into 3M™ Self-Ligating Appliances while providing maximum patient comfort. The important Tandem Archwire Technique is also discussed for optimum success with the SmartClip™ SL3 and Clarity™ SL Self-Ligating Bracket systems.

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+	Total Facial Esthetics for Every Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Louis Malcmacher CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/26/10     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course is designed for general and cosmetic dentists and will discuss the interplay between dental and facial esthetics using minimally invasive resins, veneers, and facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. Diagnostic and treatment planning for total facial esthetics will be discussed and clinical cases shown to demonstrate these principles.

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+	Simplifying the Pediatric Anterior Strip Crown Procedure Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 12/10/09     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/10/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Not many procedures can match the esthetic and emotional impact of a well-placed anterior strip crown. The satisfaction to the dentist is magnified by the parents’ gratitude for turning a badly decayed primary incisor into a beautifully restored tooth. Learn to diagnose and treat these teeth with a straightforward, uncomplicated technique that is the closest thing to cosmetic dentistry that pediatric dentists do.

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+	Stainless Steel Crowns Are a Snap Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/12/09     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Stainless steel crowns are the most durable restoration in pediatric dentistry. The technique for their placement is remarkably simple. Adding this skill to any dental practice will enhance the quality of care for the children who are patients. This course will cover the diagnosis, treatment planning and the restorative steps to properly care for a broken down primary molar. Once you have mastered this, you will eliminate the re-treatment of posterior teeth in your pediatric dental population.

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+	Ouch…That Hurts! Root Causes and Effective Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity Presenter: Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/2/09     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/2/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentinal hypersensitivity is complex; patients often suffer needlessly from sensitivity, a problem that profoundly affects quality of life and creates enormous clinical challenges. Clinicians often struggle with trying to find effective treatments for this perplexing problem. This course provides diagnostic tools as well as a wide range of professional therapies and homecare strategies that provide relief.

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+	Socket Preservation: The Foundation for Successful Restorative Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Ara Nazarian CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/27/08     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/27/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course presents dental providers with the skills to enhance a general practice by incorporating simple, predictable synthetic bone-grafting procedures associated with implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, cosmetics cases, dentures and more.

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+	CEREC Preparation Designs: Choosing the Right Cement Presenter: Dr. Sameer Puri CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/21/08     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webcast session will describe in detail what it takes to fabricate a full-contour restoration in a single visit – from prep design to stain and glaze. We will cover options available to clinicians who are cementing all-ceramic restorations, and will determine which cement is most appropriate when modified preparations are used.

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+	The Turbyfill Denture Technique Presenter: Dr. Jack Turbyfill CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/17/07     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Jack Turbyfill, a world-renowned expert on dentures, presents this CE module on the Turbyfill denture technique.

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+	The Mandibular Free End Saddle Partial Denture Presenter: Dr. Jack Turbyfill CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/17/07     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Mandibular Free End Saddle Partial Denture Once you understand the mandibular free end saddle partial all others are a slam dunk!

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+	Sealants in Preventive Dentistry Presenter: Ms. Linda Jorgensen, RDH CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 7/5/07     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/5/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Presented by Linda Jorgenson, RDH, a recognized clinician and lecturer on dental sealants, this CE class will teach you about dental sealants, their clinical applications and some new and innovative sealant products.

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+	A Troubleshooting Guide to Better Impressions Presenter: CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 11/14/06     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/14/28 CE Credits: 3 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This module (pdf format) will serve as an excellent troubleshooting guide toward achieving better impressions. Causes and solutions to common impression taking problems are clearly organized in an easy to understand table.

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