The hygiene department plays a major role in the health of a practice, some may even say it is the heart of a dental practice. Knowing and improving your hygiene department vital signs can be critical to overall practice success. Hygienists are in unique positions, typically having the most one-on-one contact with the patients. They are typically first in line to present the benefits of preventive, restorative or aesthetic dentistry, providing suggestions and assisting with the decision process, setting the stage for case acceptance. Besides the direct patient care and helping patients understand the best treatment for their wants or conditions, there is also the business side of the profession – what does hygiene contribute to the financial success of the practice? A hygienist who understands the value of their position, the hygiene vital signs and thus the business side of their department can then be prepared for discussions with their employer regarding incorporation of new technology or even wage increases. This CE webinar will provide the participant with the tools and techniques to identify the vital signs of a health hygiene department, show how a successful hygienist can help improve the health of the practice, the health of the patients and promote the value they bring to the table.
This CE webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore the experiences and lessons learned of an infection control coordinator. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of following IFUs and the common mistakes made during manual cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments, along with the advantages of using an instrument washer for improved infection prevention. The concept of the wicking effect and its implications on instrument recontamination post-sterilization will be explained, and the benefits of using closed-door drying autoclaves will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by infection control coordinators and the steps they can take to ensure infection control and patient safety.
“OH NO! Not that one again!” After all your training, and years of hard work and tremendous sacrifice, don’t you just hate it when you get those heart wrenching questions and resistance to case acceptance over and over again? Your team and you work so hard, and care so deeply, so why is it that often our patients don’t ask for optimal care and enthusiastically accept our treatment plans?
This CE webinar opens your mind to the endless possibilities of composite. If you have a superior bond, then you can do anything. Dr. Gammichia will walk you through doing a 2, 3,4 and 5 cusp posterior restoration. Hey, it’s the real world out there and when you tell someone they need a crown, what do you do if they can’t afford it? Let’s restore it with composite. How about the huge deep hole in a tooth? Can all your patients afford an RCT and core and a crown? Start to think outside of the box and treat these patients more conservatively. The restorations are beautiful, less expensive for the patients (very profitable for you) and they last for decades.
If you want to do more veneers and have more success with less concerns and frustrations then you need to know these 5 tips! There is a systematic process in doing veneers and when done well amazing results can be achieved by all! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be able to quickly and easily place veneers when you know these 5 tips from this CE webinar.
Join us for a CE webinar on the impact of orthodontic treatment on overall health. Discover how improved oral hygiene through orthodontic treatment can lead to better overall health, as research has linked gum disease to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. We will also explore the frequently overlooked findings that can be treated with orthodontic therapies and the role of orthodontics in improving oral hygiene.
Today, there are a multitude of different materials to choose from in CAD/CAM dentistry. A fully crystallized Lithium Disilicate block is a material that is time efficient, esthetic, precise, and cost effective. In this CE webinar, we will discuss how to choose the right block for your patient in order to create an esthetic outcome with long term success, while saving chair time. Attendees will learn how to create life-like natural restorations that do not have to be fired in a single visit.
The cornerstone for dental treatment is to prevent or control infection leading to dental disease. According to the World Health Organization most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages. For patients to achieve successful long-term results, it is imperative they receive a customized home care plan that focuses on continued biofilm removal for reduction of inflammation and staving off disease initiation and progression. This CE webinar will address current approaches for prevention that extend beyond the operatory. Dental professionals will walk away with a renewed confidence in their oral health care education sessions and product recommendations.
It seems as if it has never been more difficult to practice dentistry. Costs are up, reimbursements are down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. It is so important, now more than ever, that we work efficiently. This CE webinar will review strategies to increase our efficiency in both direct restorative dentistry in order to keep costs down with out sacrificing quality.
For most tooth-conserving clinicians and patients, the idea of cutting adjacent teeth for a fixed bridge is unimaginable, considering the collateral damage and possible side effects. Also, for most patients, a fixed implant is vastly more desirable than a removable partial denture. Nevertheless, after 30 years of using dental implants, astute professionals have learned that, in many cases, dental implants are neither less invasive nor free of problems. Due to advances in adhesives and a better understanding on how to use them, better porcelains and manufacturing techniques are making the next generation of bonded bridges predictable. In this CE webinar, Dr. Ruiz will share a variety of prep designs and uses, as well as step-by-step techniques for temporizing and bonding and the latest research on successful zirconia and porcelain adhesion techniques.
How to effectively make your patients’ fear and anxiety lessen with a single-visit replacement solution. During these challenging times upon us, avoiding multiple dental visits is beneficial to everyone and with a single designed and navigated 3D guided surgical procedure. Much more can now be accomplished within just one visit. Come join us LIVE and see exactly how to execute this beneficial procedure in one single visit using piezoelectric technology for atraumatic extractions and digital guide design for immediate implant placement.
According to statistics from the American Dental Association, general practitioners perform more than 50% of all periodontal surgeries, almost half of all bony surgical extractions and 40% of all apicoectomies and root amputations – yet only 17% of all biopsies. Why is that? Performing a soft tissue biopsy is a much simpler procedure than any of the other procedures listed above. Unfortunately, many dentists do not learn how to perform a biopsy. The purpose of this CE webinar is to provide the dentist with a simple step-by-step protocol to perform soft tissue biopsies – with tools that you already have in your office! The discussion will conclude with a discussion of how to bill insurance companies for both the biopsy and for the pathology report.
Due to popular demand, this expanded CE webinar on caring for pediatric dental patients will provide clinicians and staff with the tools to turn a potentially stressful appointment, into a rewarding one.
Getting through the workflow of a single unit C+B case or a Class II restoration can be some of the hardest things we routinely do as Dentists. What makes these procedures less stressful is using products that are easy to use, and add efficiency to our pace. This CE webinar will review these procedures and the products that drive their success.
Through a combination of innovative chemistry and excellent ease of use, the latest generation of dental cements provide real benefits for clinicians and patients. In addition to reviewing the features that make modern cements work, this CE webinar will discuss the clinical benefits of using them in real world use cases.
Change can be difficult for patients and clinicians. Clinical studies demonstrate the prevalence of periodontal disease among our patient populations, yet it is still vastly undertreated by the dental profession. Due to its multi-factorial nature, periodontal disease demands a comprehensive approach to treatment recommendations critical to the patient's long-term success. This CE webinar is designed to provide a practical implementation specific to the patient's staging and grading of the latest clinical and homecare innovations. In addition, attendees will identify how to increase patient compliance!
Finding simple, effective, and consistent systems as dentists and business owners has become especially challenging in this post-Covid world. In this CE webinar, learn how using a single shade composite system can decrease overhead, simplify decision making and help you achieve consistent repeatable outcomes. From simple class I posterior cases to class IV anterior fractures, you will gain the easy techniques and tips to use in your practice. You will see excellent clinical case studies from my health-centered private practice with step-by-step instructions on how to achieve consistency as well as how to use these results to gain referrals and further grow your business.
We’ve all seen those patients who have white spot lesions on otherwise beautiful teeth. It can happen after ortho, it can be developmental, but it’s often something that causes them to be unhappy with their smile. Luckily for us, there is a solution that is painless and simple. In this CE webinar, Dr. Sarah Winter will go over a process called resin filtration. It’s a simple and effective solution for eradicating those white spots so our patients can feel confident in their smile once again. Whether it includes bleaching or in conjunction with your temporary restorations, minimally invasive treatments can be achieved with the right tools in your tool box
Better materials, affordable high-quality technology, and digital workflow make same-day dentistry in 2023 easier than you may have ever thought. In this CE webinar, Dr. Flucke will update attendees on the progress and learnings from a journey to modernize and reimagine same-day dentistry, initiated in his practice in early 2022. In addition, he will discuss a new aesthetic lithium disilicate material that does not require oven firing.
You’d be hard-pressed to go a week these days without hearing about another tech company launching their latest version of AI-powered tools. For the companies that are driving innovation in dentistry, that day has already come. More and more virtual monitoring systems–some leveraging new AI technology to detect tooth movement and hygiene issues–are coming to market which are drastically improving how providers are able to effectively treat their clear aligner patients. How do they work? Can a photo of teeth really be more accurate than seeing them in person? Forget everything you know about the optimal way to keep cases on track and provide ongoing care for your clear aligner patients. This CE webinar can’t be missed.
The majority of implants placed today are done in a 3 stage process from extraction to final seating of the restoration taking 8 months to a year. This CE webinar will focus on a new concept allowing the practitioner to plan and have everything available to be All-In-One with everything needed to extract a tooth, place an immediate implant and possibly place a final abutment with custom loaded temporary in one appointment. We will focus on the scientific concepts and preplanning to make this happen.
“OH NO! Not that one again!” After all your training, and years of hard work and tremendous sacrifice, don’t you just hate it when you get those heart wrenching questions and resistance to case acceptance over and over again? Your team and you work so hard, and care so deeply, so why is it that often our patients don’t ask for optimal care and enthusiastically accept our treatment plans?
All too often, we are faced with essential decisions regarding how best to restore a root canaled tooth that has lost the majority of its tooth structure. Yes, of course its easy to simply say bye-bye and place an implant but this course is all about extending the life of such teeth for many rainy days. We will dive into when to place a post or maybe two or maybe three and when it’s best just to rebuild with a great core buildup. This CE webinar will take you through the thought process, the research, and the clinical steps to ensure for long term success. If you like to say bye-bye to teeth before their time is up, this course is not for you!
There are so many different direct restoration restorative materials available that it often gets overwhelming as to what one should buy or use. At the same time dentists want simplification in their systems and a good return on their investment of time and materials. This CE webinar will discuss various types of direct restorative materials and how we can simplify our systems and create the best possible outcome for our patients.
In this CE webinar, learn how to prepare a dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them.
This CE webinar is designed to expand your clinical knowledge of innovative products that offer more preventative options. If you’re tired of seeing patients come back with caries (and we all know they’re tired of the pain and inconvenience), learn how to stop the caries cycle using more non-invasive treatments. Glass Ionomer sealants are not just for public health patients. They are not only proven effective, but they can be applied in even the most difficult situations because there are no bonding agents or isolation necessary. You’ll not only be treating vulnerable sites and patients, but the slow release of fluoride will keep protecting them between visits. You’ll learn about products that offer your patients sensitivity relief, greater fluoride protection, and the prevention of white spot lesions.
This CE webinar will take the participants through the steps required to facilitate predictable, profitable implant dentistry. Beginning with a tooth in place, the dentist/dental team must have a vision for maintaining or rebuilding the alveolar structure. Sufficient quantity, quality and location of bone and keratinized tissue are required to optimize function and form around dental implants and their associated restorations. This CE webinar will detail the steps involved in obtaining predictable implant-supported restorations.
In this CE webinar, join me to explore new avenues of preventive care for your patients. Learn why prevention services should not be limited to dental hygiene visits. There are many ways to expand the reach of prevention to your patients within the dental practice. Engaging a team approach to prevention will assist you in building value for preventive care and dentistry. Working together to build a strong preventive program in your practice will not only reward your patients, it provides professional satisfaction and has been known to decrease burnout. Working together we adjust practice treatment protocols to reflect our new knowledge on prevention for all ages.
Whether you love or hate technology, this webinar is for you! This CE webinar outlines technology trends in dental hygiene, dental technology advancements, empowers the dental team to maximize the current digital technologies used in the practice, gain effective hygiene-doctor handoff skills, and up levels communication strategies to improve case acceptance. You don’t have to be 100% digital to optimize your digital assets and increase case acceptance, this webinar will leave you empowered and ready to digitize your workflow!
Hygiene Vital Signs: The Heart of a Healthy Dental Practice
