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Fluoride Varnish: Improving Patient Satisfaction and Office Production Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/29/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/29/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the what, why and how of fluoride varnish: • What is fluoride varnish? • Why should I use fluoride varnish? • How do I incorporate it into my practice?

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Pediatric Pulp Therapy - Confusion Clarified Presenter: Dr. Alan Milnes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 10/28/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/28/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will cover a topic which often confronts family dentists but which was probably not taught well, or at all, in dental school - pediatric pulp therapy. Dr. Milnes will discuss, with the aid of evidence-based practice guidelines, the basics of pediatric pulp therapy, tried and true methods to aid the dentist in making an accurate diagnosis for a child with tooth pain. As well, he will discuss the management of pediatric pulp pathoses taking into consideration important criteria such as age, behaviour, dental development and the strategic importance (or lack thereof) of certain primary teeth and, last but not least, the materials available today- both old and new - for treating pediatric pulp tissues.

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Soft Denture Relining: the Stuff You Never Learned in School Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 10/28/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/28/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Would you like to make excellent dentures and have satisfied patients every time? You’ll be amazed at how easy denture fabrication can be by simply following the steps laid out in this program. This CE webinar will help you attain predictable, successful results with your denture cases, satisfying your team and patients!!! Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned vet...don't miss this CE webinar!

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Case Management Principles for Passive Self Ligation Presenter: Dr. Tom Barron CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 10/25/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Barron will tie in the wire sequencing and interarch elastic protocols presented in the Sep 27 and Oct 11 webinars. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will: 1. Learn how to employ interarch elastics and wire sequencing for case success. 2. Become familiar with managing cases from bonding to retention. 3. Learn how to read and react to patient’s biological response to treatment from start to finish

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Increase Patient Compliance by Showing Patients What They Can't See Presenter: Colleen Rutledge, RDH CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 10/23/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/23/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one hour webinar highlights new imaging devices and intraoral cameras and their roles during routine hygiene appointments and periodontal therapy procedures. Examples of new technology will be featured using ‘before and after’ photos of dental caries as well inflammation in non-surgical periodontal therapy cases. Your dental office will want to implement this technology right away as it not only enhances patient compliance, but catapults hygiene and restorative production!

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Extreme Resin Makeovers: Treating Incisal Attrition and Vertical Collapse with Direct Resin for Reduced Dental Budgets Presenter: Dr. Peter Walford CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/22/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/22/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the correct resins and a knowledgeable, simplified prosthodontic approach, selected Attrition/Erosion cases can be reliably restored using direct resin. This webinar will illustrate case management, use of stents and diagnostic devices, specialized matrixes, a systematic composite protocol, and accelerated placement techniques to obtain a controlled result quickly and cost-effectively. Techniques learned can be incorporated into simpler cases in daily practice, building new revenue streams.

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Immediate Dentin Sealing: The Most Important Advancement in Adhesion Dentistry Presenter: Dr. David Alleman CE Supporter: Kuraray Dental Release Date: 10/21/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/21/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will present the clinical techniques, materials and the published, scientific, literature on Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS). The combination of this technique with a gold standard bonding system will maintain the seal on dentin, prevent secondary caries, eliminate post-operative pain and preserve pulp vitality.

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Different Techniques for Fabricating Aesthetic Provisionals and Intra-oral Mock-ups Presenter: Dr. Thomas Dudney CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 10/21/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/21/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the different methods for fabricating provisional restorations both with and without a diagnostic wax-up. Additionally the benefits of intra-oral mock-ups utilizing either a direct or indirect technique will be discussed. The benefits of provisionals and intra-oral mock-ups as a communication tool for the patient and the dental laboratory will illustrated with clinical cases.

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APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive: The Game-Changer In Orthodontic Bonding Presenter: Dr. Mohammad Razavi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 10/18/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/18/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Once again, 3M Innovation delivers a game-changer in orthodontic bonding – with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. Since the launch of this new addition to the 3M Unitek APC Adhesive family, Dr. Moe Razavi's bonding protocol has been transformed. In this webinar, Dr. Razavi reviews the science behind this revolutionary bonding technology and shares how he utilized this new tool to propel his practice to the next level, both in terms of practice efficiency, and more importantly, in terms of improved patient experience.

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The Dual Digital Approach to Radiography Presenter: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/15/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/15/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will: 1. Understand the advantages of digital radiography over film radiography 2. Understand the differences between digital direct sensors and digital flexible phosphor sensors 3. Understand the advantages of using both direct sensors and flexible phosphor sensors in the same practice 4. Understand how a "dual digital" approach can enhance patient care and practice profitability 5. Understand the newest digital options available

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Efficient and Effective Instrument Processing for Dental Teams Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Miele Release Date: 10/14/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/14/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss one of the most critical steps in instrument processing – instrument cleaning. It is well-documented in the research that instrument sterilization is not effective if the instruments are not clean and free of debris. Learn about the latest developments in cleaning solutions and techniques, compare the efficiency and effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaners vs. instrument washers and other techniques to enhance instrument processing and safety.

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Early Light Elastics Protocols for Passive Self Ligation Presenter: Dr. Tom Barron CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 10/11/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/11/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Barron will present common interarch elastic patterns used to begin bite correction from the very first appointment. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will: 1. Understand when/how to use elastics to reduce treatment time. 2. Become familiar with which type of cases to treat with elastics.

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Options for Mandibular Anesthesia Presenter: Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 10/10/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From anesthetizing a single tooth to the entire quadrant, what techniques and agents can be used to achieve pulpal anesthesia in the mandible? This CE webinar will review the specific techniques, from simple infiltrations through Inferior Alveolar, Gow-Gates, and Vazirani-Akinosi blocks, and discuss their success rates and recommendations for selection of anesthetic agents based upon the currently available evidence.

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Predictable, Profitable and Painless Endo – Part 2: Innovations in Endodontic Irrigation Presenter: Dr. Gary Glassman CE Supporter: Kerr Endodontics Release Date: 10/10/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on evidence based research with respect to the latest most suitable and safe irrigant and irrigant delivery systems that are essential for efficient irrigation and the success of endodontic treatment. Focus will be on the EndoVac, a unique and innovative irrigant delivery system that uses apical negative pressure.

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Making Staff Meetings Meet Objectives Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 10/9/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/9/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

For too many dentists, staff meetings are viewed as a hopeless waste of time in which production is sacrificed. They are intended to be effective, information sharing, problem-solving opportunities. But any number of things can turn a potentially successful meeting into a disaster, including lack of an effective agenda, lack of ground rules, clashing personalities, turf wars and more. In this webinar, you will learn 5 steps to ensure that your staff meetings are productive and positive ones with the ultimate goal of making your practice run more smoothly and efficiently.

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Practicing Dentistry Smarter: Hints from the Trenches Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 10/8/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/8/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are some hidden practical “pearls” that we all have that makes our day-to-day practice easier. Dr. Comisi believes these pearls need to be shared so that we all can be more effective in the care of our patients, and make our days a bit easier to get through.

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Archwire Sequencing for Passive Self Ligation Presenter: Dr. Tom Barron CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 10/4/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/4/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Barron will discuss the core archwire progression employed to treat a variety of cases with passive self-ligating mechanics. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will: 1. Learn how to employ archwires to maximize the dento-alveolar response to low friction/low force mechanics. 2. Become familiar with the rationale for specific wire dimensions, alloys and durations. 3. Learn how to read and react to patient’s response to treatment and how to modify wire progression accordingly.

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What We Know And Don’t Know About Zirconium Oxide And Lithium Disilicate (Update) Presenter: Dr. Joseph Caruso and Luke Kahng CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/1/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 10/1/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bonding materials are extremely important in the longevity and the retention of modern dental CAD/CAM materials. This CE webinar will address two of the materials that have greatly influenced dentistry in the last few years: Zirconium Oxide and Lithium Disilicate. Various modifications within these restorations such as monolithic and the layering technique of porcelains will be discussed.

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All About Varnishes Presenter: Connie Lorich, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/26/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/26/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Discover the science behind the shift to varnishes in dentistry! This course will include a review of dental varnish science and help participants understand which patients can and should be treated with varnishes. Included are current studies, CAMBRA recommendations, dental insurance coding, and optimal varnish placement techniques.

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Let’s Take the Stress Out of Composite Placement Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 9/26/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/26/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is well known that the curing of composite restorations and the polymerization process creates shrinkage. With enough shrinkage a stressful situation develops within the restoration that can lead to sensitivity, marginal leakage and ultimately premature failure of the restoration. There are so many new composites that enable us to quickly bulk fill, but despite claims of reduced shrinkage, shrinkage is still occurring.

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Caries Detection Today Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/25/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentistry is a science and an art that must employ the finest tools available — not just the finest in science and technology, but the finest in the knowledge, skills, and character of the dental professional. There is no onesize-fits-all treatment plan guaranteed to work for every person in every case. The gold standard for detecting caries infection is changing. This webinar focuses on three minimally invasive levels of prevention and early detection with fluorescence technologies.

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State of the Art Impressions and Monolithic Restorations Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/24/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/24/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a dentist who practices within the largest lab in the U.S., I have access to tens of thousands of dentist’s impressions on a monthly basis. As a result, I have an intimate knowledge of the successful habits of dentists getting the best restorative results, and what holds other dentists back. When dentists take better impressions they are happier, more profitable, and most importantly, the patient receives excellent restorative dentistry.

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Imaging for Better Diagnosis and Record Keeping Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/24/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/24/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Using various imaging devices from a DSLR or point and shoot camera, digital radiography, intraoral cameras and caries diagnostics, imaging can improve your diagnosis and the dentistry you deliver to the patient. This CE webinar will show the dentist and staff the benefits of the various imaging devices used to acquire the diagnostics and imaging: Digital Radiography with both phosphor plates and sensors; Digital Images from both intra and extra oral cameras and caries detection devices.

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Lets Build Some Teeth - Minimally Invasive Restorative Options for Optimum Success Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/18/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/18/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The new caries paradigm involves the ability to detect disease, control disease and then restore teeth to natural form and function. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand why do people get cavities and why is what we are doing not good enough; become more familiar with caries diagnosis and the state of the art technology for early diagnosis; determine a predictable approach to eliminate white spots; implement cavity liners by determining when to line and what to line with

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Updated Protocols for Provisional and Definitive Cementation of Indirect Dental Restorations Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/17/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/17/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss clinical techniques and protocols for indirect cementation of both provisional and definitive restorations. Provisional cementation will be discussed as an integral part of the indirect delivery process for preparation protection and tissue management.

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Modification of Modern Ceramics: When and How to Adjust or Remove Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/12/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/12/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The improvements in modern ceramics materials have made them much stronger and more durable than ever before. Unfortunately this also has made the adjustment process more challenging and tedious during delivery of a final restoration. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned: how to adjust modern ceramics quickly and easily with the least amount of damage to the porcelain restoration.

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Dentures Are Easy Presenter: Dr. Izchak Barzilay CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 9/11/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/11/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar discusses ways how removable complete denture prosthodontics can be simplified and made to be enjoyable for both the dentist and the patient alike. Impression making using a novel custom tray design will be discussed. Processed bases will be presented and then reline methods that simplify the technique will be presented.

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Monolithic Restorations and State of the Art Cementation Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla CE Supporter: Ceramir (Doxa Dental) Release Date: 9/10/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a dentist who practices within the largest lab in the U.S., I have access to tens of thousands of dentist’s impressions on a monthly basis. As a result, I have an intimate knowledge of the successful habits of dentists getting the best restorative results, and what holds other dentists back. When dentists take better impressions they are happier, more profitable, and most importantly, the patient receives excellent restorative dentistry.

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Hand Hygiene: Keeping It Fresh - and Clean! Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/10/13     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 9/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Hands are the most common mode of disease transmission in any health care setting. This webinar will discuss the importance of hand hygiene in dentistry as it pertains to infection prevention. The CDC Guidelines for hand hygiene, hand washing and antisepsis will be addressed. Product selection and the importance of skin care will be discussed.

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