Online Dental CE

Building Your Aesthetic Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned about 1. anterior crown and bridge cases 2. ideal tooth preparation and periodontal tissue management techniques 3. important cementation guidelines 4. fabricating esthetic and durable provisional crowns 5. case cost analysis and financing

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Clear Aligner Digital Workflow for Dentistry Presenter: Dr. John F. Weston CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/20/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on how to use digital impression technology to get an accurate impression every time as well as how to take that information and access a totally new “trusted” digital workflow for aligner fabrication.

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Veneers, Veneers, Veneers! Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/11/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. Treatment planning and restoring complex veneer cases, including crowded and displaced teeth 2. Veneer tooth preparation techniques, including when and how to prepare through the interproximal contact 3. Defining the ideal incisal plane position of anterior teeth and how to reestablish that position when it has been lost through bruxism, an accident, inaccurate dental restorations, etc. 4. Blending the incisal plane with the occlusal plane 5. Using the patient’s lip position to establish the ideal incisal edge position 6. Cementation of veneers: higher vs. lower viscosity luting composites, precise veneer luting techniques 7. What to do with a single anterior tooth requiring restoration 8. The very best impression technique 9. Optimum communication with patients so they wish to proceed with needed veneer restoration

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Restoring Complex Aesthetic Cases Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 2/18/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/18/27 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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Direct Posterior Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Alex CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/21/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Predictable placement of posterior composites requires proper management of the adhesive interface and a precise clinical protocol. Upon completion of this CE webinar, students will: 1. Learn how to improve efficiency for placement of direct posterior composites based on the very latest research and materials.

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Excellence in Everyday Direct Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. John F. Weston CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/20/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If you are not offering direct restorative options to your patients, you are missing out. Current economic conditions demand that we provide affordable cosmetic oriented options. This course will show simplified techniques for predictable outcomes when performing direct restorative procedures.

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Cementation for the Everyday Practice Presenter: Dr. Rob Ritter CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/19/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today's busy dental practice we have many options for cementation of laboratory and chairside manufactured restorations. Whether they be made of gold, PFM, lithium disilicate or zirconia, dentists need a predictable and reproducible way to permanently cement crowns, bridges, onlays and veneers. This will be a fast moving and informative webinar that addresses concerns for practitioners every day.

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Making Better Impressions: A Path to Predictability and Precision Presenter: Dr. James Braun CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/18/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

An important factor for a successful indirect restoration is the quality of the final impression. The choice of impression materials and procedure can positively impact office productivity and patient comfort through reduced crown adjustment and seating time.

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Motivational Interviewing: A New Approach to Communicating Prevention Needs to Your Patients Presenter: Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 5/30/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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.

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Building Up Teeth with Fiber Posts - Appearance and Strength Presenter: Dr. James Braun CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 5/15/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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.

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Immediate Placement and Provisionalization of Implants in the Esthetic Zone Presenter: Dr. Robert Margeas CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 3/20/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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.

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Curing Dental Composites Faster than the Speed of Light Presenter: Dr. Joe Oxman CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 2/20/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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.

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Achieving Predictable, Clinical Outcomes with Digital Impressions Presenter: Dr. John F. Weston CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 12/12/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Digital impression technology provides wide-ranging benefits to both the dentist and patient, providing better predictable outcomes through better oral care, a better patient experience and improved productivity. In this presentation, you will view a case that illustrates the speed and full-arch accuracy of a digital scanner and how a digital impressioning system positively impacts Dr. Weston’s clinical practice on a daily basis.

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Today's Flowables - Far More than Just a Liner Presenter: Dr. David Clark CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 12/5/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Years ago the difficulty of placing paste composite forced manufacturers to listen to the needs of practicing dentists. The first flowables were actually "home made" made by dentists, desperate for friendlier composite handling. Where are we today? In this timely CE webinar Dr. Clark will present the state of the science of flowable composites, packed with practical clinical tips.

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Impressive Impressions: Keys to a Successful Final Restoration Presenter: Dr. Ronald Perry CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 10/11/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

One of the keys to a successful indirect restoration is the quality of the final impression. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: Understand the basics of prep design, proper tissue retraction, syringing, timing, and tips on how to make a perfect "first impression"; understand the monetary impact of impressioning; be familiar with the differences between traditional impression technique and digital impressions

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CAMBRA Strategies - Successful Integration into Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Mark Kleive CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 9/20/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

While CAMBRA has sound research to support its use, many general dental practices struggle to incorporate an efficient system in their offices. This CE webinar will highlight some simple communication methods that can be utilized by any team member in the office to support successful CAMBRA use.

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Nano-Ceramics with a Novel Approach to Adhesion Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Daniel Poticny CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/30/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Restorative materials for indirect applications have rapidly evolved over the last ten years, and this is only the beginning. While the trend to stiffer and stronger materials is apparent and more widely accepted, it is not without its challenges including appropriateness of application, placement, and finishing. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to understand various dental materials provide predictable outcomes in a wide range of applications with a structured and evidence-based approach

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The Power of Prevention (for Seattle Study Club only) Presenter: Andrea Wiseman, RDH CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/24/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Please note: This webinar is for Seattle Study Club members ONLY. Preventive Dentistry is one of the fastest growing trends in the dental industry. Caries Management By Risk Assessment, or CAMBRA, represents a shift from simply treating caries to proactive prevention and treatment. Through learning about CAMBRA, and implementing the recommendations and protocols, dental clinicians have a valuable opportunity to help patients take charge of their oral health.

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Optimal Treatment of the 'Dreaded Black Triangle' with Direct Composite Presenter: Dr. David Clark CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 5/23/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

“Black triangles” are a surprisingly common esthetic and functional dilemma. Many of the treatments in the past were unpredictable, overly aggressive, or damaging to the long term health of the tooth and the peridontium. Composite treatments of the past often turned brown, had marginal stain, and occasionally simply fell off. Find out why patients are flying from all over the world to Dr. Clark’s office in Tacoma WA and how he can provide a 10 year warranty without worry.

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Provisional Restorations for Today's Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Tom McDonald CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 5/10/12     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The ability to efficiently fabricate precise, esthetic provisional restorations can take a restorative practice to another level. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: identify the latest techniques and materials for all areas of restorative dentistry; understand the application for these materials for single and multiple tooth restorations; be familiar with provisional techniques for bonded final restorations,

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The End of Generations: A Novel Approach to Adhesion Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Daniel Poticny CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 12/7/11     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Since the discovery of adhesion to tooth substrate some 55 years ago, many approaches have been taken to meet the challenges every clinician faces. Bond strengths, durability, and technique have been defined as product generations that have evolved to efficient, simplified techniques albeit with the loss of tensile bond strengths characteristic of more complicated to use "gold standard" systems. This CE webinar will discuss the necessity for a system that meets every challenge with a no compromise solution with a new product class that may "re-define" how every clinician will practice adhesive dentistry.

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CAMBRA: Communication, Documentation & Profitability (3 of a 3-part series) Presenter: Pamela Maragliano and Dona Roberts CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 4/13/11     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is the conclusion of a 3 part series.  This webinar will tie-in all of the information presented at the previous webinars to demonstrate how to assess caries risk, assign a patient to a risk category, minimize risk, effectively communicate to the patient and document our findings and recommendations.  We will utilize case studies to demonstrate our use of CAMBRA and will discuss our improvements in profitability, referrals, staff and our clinical research findings.

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CAMBRA: Implementation & Products for the Private Practice (2 of a 3-part series) Presenter: Pamela Maragliano and Dona Roberts CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 3/9/11     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will detail our approach as we minimize and manage risk factors for each caries risk category.  We will introduce our methods of educating patients and our rationale for product choices.  The audience will learn our mode of staff utilization as this program is implemented into the practice.  In addition, we will discuss various considerations for the dentist when treatment planning.

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Caries Management (CAMBRA) Refined for the Private Practice (1 of a 3-part series) Presenter: Pamela Maragliano and Dona Roberts CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 2/9/11     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/9/27 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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Primary Tooth Pulp Therapy Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 6/23/10     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/23/27 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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Simplifying the Pediatric Anterior Strip Crown Procedure Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 12/10/09     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/10/27 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: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/12/09     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/12/27 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: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/2/09     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/2/27 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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Sealants in Preventive Dentistry Presenter: Ms. Linda Jorgensen, RDH CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/5/07     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/5/27 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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