Online Dental CE

Secrets of a Pediatric Dentist Presenter: Dr. Scott Dillingham CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/29/10     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 9/29/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 9/22/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 6/23/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 6/8/29 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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Total Facial Esthetics for Every Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Louis Malcmacher CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/26/10     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 4/26/29 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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Effective Archwire Engagement and Disengagement with 3M™ Self-Ligating Appliances Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 4/26/10     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 4/26/29 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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Simplifying the Pediatric Anterior Strip Crown Procedure Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 12/10/09     Reviewed: 2026 Expiration Date: 12/10/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 11/12/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 11/2/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 8/27/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 7/21/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 12/17/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 12/17/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 7/5/29 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: 2026 Expiration Date: 11/14/29 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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