In this CE webinar, I will share with you proven workable clinical routines. You will learn to efficiently identify the dominant risk factors, quantify them and prescribe the appropriate preventative treatments. You will learn to use a “tool box” of preventative strategies, to help keep your patients cavity free. Remineralization therapy, fluoride treatment and sealants will be highlighted in this webinar.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the four basic principles and modes of disease transmission in the dental setting
• Discuss sources of guidance and the steps required for effective device reprocessing
• List and describe the purpose of sterilization and the tests required to monitor and document sterility assurance
This CE webinar informs dental professionals about improved caries prevention strategies, based on scientific evidence for Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA). It provides suggestions for the practical implementation of these concepts into clinical practice. Clinical protocols will be shared that have been developed by experts in the field of cariology, dental practice, academic research and successful practitioners of CAMBRA.
The prevalence of dentinal hypersensitivity has been reported to be up to 57% and greater in the general population, with a significantly higher prevalence reported for periodontal patients. Further, in clinical practice, patients with hypersensitivity may not complain of this condition. Dentinal hypersensitivity is diagnosed by exclusion. Management of dentinal hypersensitivity can be achieved with home use products and through the use of in-office therapies. This CE webinar will discuss the prevalence and etiology of dentinal hypersensitivity, its management and available in-office and home-use therapies.
At the conclusion of this CE webinar, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the importance of a well-fabricated chairside crown.
• Describe the materials and steps needed to create a long-term “semi-permanent" prosthesis.
• Understand the theory behind and the steps needed for the cordless final impression technique
Dr. Arias will present a step-by-step approach to diagnosing, treatment planning, and sequencing esthetic rehabilitations. The CE webinar will include discussions of the following:
• Smile Design
• Ceramic System Selection
• Adhesive System Selection with Bonding Protocols
Bonding all of our indirect restorations can pose several clinical dilemmas from anesthetizing the patient at the seat appointment to how we remove the restoration when it is time to be replaced. Our modern cements have evolved along with the indirect restorative materials that we use today, allowing us to take advantage of the benefits of cementation, optimal handling properties and clinical outcomes. In this CE webinar we will look at today's glass ionomer based cement systems as well as self adhesive cementation materials and techniques.
Dental handpieces are the restorative workhorse in our practices today. From margin refinement to removing an older crown, decay removal to polishing, our handpieces are tasked to perform on mixed tooth structure, at various speeds, and among differing restorative materials. Having the right tools for the job can certainly make our outcome more predictable along with increasing our production by ultimately creating a greater satisfaction for our patients and ourselves. This CE webinar will introduce attendees to the basics of how electric handpieces can provide precision, accuracy and efficiency to our everyday practice.
This CE webinar will give the viewer information on the different radiographic systems available for intra-oral diagnostics, and show the thought process a practice might go through when evaluating the use of processed film, sensors and/or phosphor plate technology. We will also discuss how to work with the images to increase the accuracy of your diagnosis and share the information with your patients so they can visualize the need. Your patients will value what you do when they are made aware of necessary work seeing the images. This CE webinar will also give ideas of implementing the use of the equipment to create more success. Don’t be left in the dark.
Upon completion of the CE Webinar, the student will be able to:
• Look for the warning signs of imbalance in the oral cavity
• Understand how to manage acidity
• Know which agents and materials are available to help bring things back in ‘balance’
Upon completion of the CE webinar the attendee will:
• Gain an understanding of enhanced diagnostic protocols using technology
• Discover minimally invasive treatment options and establish the threshold for restorative intervention
• Implement step by step technique using bioactive restorative materials
Predictability and long-term success of posterior composite restorations continue to be a primary concern for many practitioners due to technique sensitive steps required for proper placement. Direct resin restorations can be considered the cornerstone of a restorative dental practice due to the frequency that they are performed. These restorations are also a point of pressure for the dentist due to financial factors, such as down coding from insurance companies; and time issues due to the complexity of the process. New advancements in resin and photo-polymerization technology allow us to simplify these procedures without compromising quality. This CE webinar will focus on proper adhesion protocols and the establishment of proper form and function while meeting the esthetic demands of today’s patients.
In the second CE webinar of this two-part series on infection control presented by Dr. Karson Carpenter, participants will learn about:
• Infection Risks and Actions to Stay Healthy
• Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization; what do they mean and why do we practice them?
• Sterilizing dental instruments
• Environmental surface disinfection: products and surface compatibility
• Cleaning and disinfection best practices
Creating aesthetic direct composite restorations that precisely match existing tooth color is a clinical challenge that can be difficult for even the most experienced clinician. Shades for most composite materials rely upon 1950’s technology – the VITA Lumin Shade Guide. Clinical reality is that many composites do not precisely match the VITA Shade Guide let alone each other! This can be extremely frustrating for the clinician, especially for a patient that is “picky” about aesthetic matching. Having a universal, single-shade composite system that can take the “guesswork” and frustration out of shade selection and match a majority of clinical situations, is something that restorative dentists will welcome! In this CE webinar, you will be introduced to the first of its kind...a truly universal single-shade composite system.
Many clinicians do not routinely apply varnish for adult patients. The need for fluoride is not age-based; all ages can benefit. One size does not fit everyone. The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs created an evidence-based clinical practice guideline based on a systematic review of current science. The ADA’s Caries Risk Assessment forms are practice tools to help evaluate a patient’s risk of developing caries and guide the practitioner. These work in conjunction with CDT Caries Risk Assessment procedure codes. This CE webinar assists participants to provide the most efficacious treatments based on individual needs.
Jenn became blind in her right eye after proper infection control procedures were not followed at the dentist. Following the accident Jenn became the leading force in patient advocacy (especially in eye protection) in the Dental profession, bridging the gap between the professional industry, the students and the patients. This CE webinar will address the importance of proper eye protection for the patient and how your dental team can ensure that what happened to Jenn never happens to your patient.
How many minutes did you lose today? Thirty? Sixty? Learn how routine distractions and multiple practice inefficiencies can quickly become time and money wasters. With only so much time in your workday it’s critical that patient time be your priority.
Dentistry has fully embraced the digital age and its integration into one of the oldest treatments in dentistry is proof that it is here to stay. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) of complete dentures was introduced following the success of CAD/CAM in implant and fixed prosthodontics. CAD/CAM complete dentures have seen exponential growth in the dental market with the number of commercially available CAD/CAM denture systems growing every year. Interest in CAD/CAM has also been affected by a reduction in the number of dental laboratory technicians with extensive experience and expertise with traditional fabrication processes. This CE webinar will cover key aspects related to the current status of computer technology for the fabrication of complete dentures and removable partial dentures.
The main goal in treating deep carious lesions in primary teeth is to maintain a healthy tooth structure and radicular bone to allow the primary tooth to serve in function until natural exfoliation. Treatment modalities that are currently used include indirect pulp therapy, direct pulp therapy, and the coronal pulpotomy. This CE webinar will cover treatment modalities for deep carious lesions in vital primary teeth, and the use of bioceramics to achieve clinical success
This webinar will discuss the treatment of "black triangle" cases using an injection molding technique.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand types of “black triangle” cases
• Proper case preparation: isolation, tooth preparation, matrix selection and placement
• Understand injection molding: benefit of injected vs. hand-placed composite resin
• Understand simple “Rock Star” polishing steps for biofilm and stain resistant restorations
Adhesive dentistry requires us to use the right materials the correct way to have predictable success. But another criterion for success is to create the proper aesthetics. This CE webinar is going to demonstrate both, correct technique for adhesive bonding, and tips for achieving the aesthetics your patients desire. The numerous tips given will be applicable in any practice, not just high-end cosmetic practices, so you will not want to miss this CE webinar.
Let’s face it, some systems seem like a good idea, but ultimately create busy work or a whole new set of problems. Dr. Tanya Brown has spent her career in dentistry, first as a dental assistant, then as a Practice Administrator, and now she an owner/Dentist running a very successful practice. In today’s CE webinar, she wants to shorten your learning curve and share a couple of instrumentation systems which actually save time and lead to greater profitability!
In this CE webinar, we will dissect the Guidelines as to Staging (severity and extent) and Grading (rate of progression) into a simplified user-friendly format for the everyday clinician. Attention to primary clinical features will be highlighted especially as to treatment protocols (when prophylaxis vs S/RP vs surgical options) and customization to a patient’s well-being including specific oral hygiene regimens.
Advanced 2D and 3D imaging are some of the most exciting topics in dentistry today. Panoramic imaging together with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) are indispensable tools in the modern dental practice in order to maximize diagnosis and better design treatment plans. Understanding how to maximize the use of advanced imaging in the dental office is essential 3D imaging for current and future users of advanced imaging technologies. This interactive webinar will focus on CBCT imaging acquisition protocols to maximize image quality and improve radiographic diagnosis.
Maintaining the vital pulp has enormous advantages even in mature teeth. Until recently the indications for vital pulp therapy have been very limited due to the disadvantages of the materials used for these procedures. New bioactive materials have changed everything! In this CE webinar, I will suggest new recommendations for vital pulp therapy and discuss the properties of these new materials that have allowed us to expand the role of vital pulp therapy.
Upon completion of the CE webinar, the clinician/participant will be able to:
• Outline the differences between traditional and expanding NiTi Instruments.
• Become familiar with the concept of anatomical cleaning and shaping.
• Understand the importance of conserving tooth structure through minimally invasive canal shaping.
• Understand and conceptualize the application of the new adaptive NiTi instruments in the daily dental practice
During this CE webinar, we will discuss different impression techniques, review different impression material combinations, talk about closed tray versus open tray impressions for implants and review techniques for clear aligner therapy and OSA appliances.
In the last few years, the use of bulk fill and semi-bulk fill techniques for posterior composites have become widespread within dentistry. Advances in polymer chemistry have allowed us to predictably place these larger increments to create greater efficiencies at the chair, but attention to detail is paramount to yield long lasting results for our patients. In this fast-paced CE webinar, we will explore a step-by-step approach to simplifying and streamlining your posterior composite technique to improve patient outcomes and make your practice more profitable!
Every manufacturer makes flowable composites but what distinguishes one from the other? Is it chemistry, polishability, flowability? In this CE webinar, join us as we decipher what makes flowables unique and understand through clinical applications their multitude of uses.