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Infection Prevention in the Dental Hygiene Treatment Room: What will Post COVID-19 Look Like?

Introducing the Custom Lingual Appliance System for the Social Six Presenter: Dr. Adam Schulhof CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 6/27/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/27/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

More and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment. Often they are looking to fix just their social six and are not willing to wear visible braces. Listen to Dr. Adam Schulhof explain why the new Custom Lingual Appliance System for the social six is his choice in delivering a completely hidden, simple treatment with precise results.

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Today's Improved Glass Ionomers: A Therapeutic Alternative to Direct Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Daniel Ward CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/26/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/26/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Glass ionomer materials are easy to place, can reduce post-operative sensitivity and enjoy a stable long-term ionic bond to dentin. Learn how this bioactive material can be a therapeutic alternative to composite resin materials.

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Performance Measurements for the Dental Team Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 6/20/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/20/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn what it takes for employees to perform consistently on a high level. This CE webinar teaches doctors and managers how to implement accountability and measure the employee’s performance. Learn quickly if the employee’s actions are having a positive, negative, or no affect on the practice. Show them how to take their job description to greater heights; Scheduling, Financial, Business, Patient and Treatment Coordinators, Hygienists, Clinical Assistants and Doctors.

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The Proper Pre-Bleaching Examination for Optimal Patient Satisfaction Presenter: Dr. Van Haywood CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 6/19/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/19/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Prior to initiating any form of tooth bleaching or whitening, a proper examination should be performed to render a proper diagnosis of the cause of discoloration. This diagnosis guides the treatment times, techniques and materials so that the patient is satisfied with their results, and has realistic expectations for what bleaching can do as well as whether other treatments are needed in addition to or instead of bleaching to achieve the smile they desire.

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The Magic of Composites - Simple Tips for Everyday Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Paresh Shah CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/19/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/19/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will present simple and predictable tips to achieve consistent esthetic results utilizing current materials and technologies. Participants will learn various ways to recreate natural contour, shape and function of their direct restorations. They will also learn how to recreate natural esthetics using various multi-shade layering techniques that are simple to implement the practice.

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It is ALL in the Details - How to Excel your Practice Forward while Providing a Higher Level of Service Presenter: Sarah Cottingham CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 6/5/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/5/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

After viewing this one-hour CE lecture, the student will be able to: understand which details you must never overlook and why; Answer the burning question: "how do I get it all in"; Understand how product choice CAN make the difference

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Infection Control in Dental Practice: A Practical Approach Presenter: Eve Cuny CE Supporter: Miele Release Date: 6/5/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/5/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Made possible through the support of Miele Inc., this fast-paced CE webinar provides an overview of best practices for infection control in dentistry with an emphasis on how to adapt guidelines and recommendations into every day practice.

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Minimally Invasive Recommendations for a Maximally Productive Dental Hygiene Department Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/29/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/29/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide an easy-to-implement approach for implementing CAMBRA into the private practice. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: Identify the risk factors for caries; understand how the risk factors play a role in the disease process; understand who implements CAMBRA; be familiar with how to document information in an electronic patient record; be familiar with strategies for risk management and potential profits for a private dental practice.

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Digital Impressions, CAD/CAM Restoration and High Technology Products-In Your Office and In The New Dental Lab Presenter: Dr. Paul Feuerstein CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 5/24/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/24/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Digital impressions have been around for over 27 years beginning with the CEREC system. In the past years 3 more systems have entered the marketplace with four or more coming during this year. These systems have had enhancements in both the devices and the software. Some allow the practitioner to create restorations in the office while all now allow images to be sent to dental labs. With this process, labs have an option to eliminate models but still create traditional restorations using new digital technology. There have also been a large number of NEW high tech products being introduced to the industry. Dr. Feuerstein will take a look at digital impressions and high tech products in the industry today and possibly in the future.

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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: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/23/23 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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Esthetic Dentistry for Tots and Teens Presenter: Dr. Fred Margolis CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 5/22/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/22/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the use of glass ionomers, resinomers, flowable composites and bulk composites in the restoration of children and teen’s teeth for function and esthetics. In addition various types of crowns will be shown that are available to restore more severe caries on children and adolescents. Esthetic facings for stainless steel crowns will be illustrated and the chairside steps necessary will be given.

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Stop Watching Caries and Start Managing It Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/22/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/22/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar Dr. Kachalia will provide strategies on implementing a caries management protocol in your practice. The course will look at advances in chemotherapeutic agents as well as restorative materials and techniques that allow your patient's health to be protected while being profitable for the practice.

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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: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/10/23 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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Reduce the Layers, Improve the Result Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/25/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/25/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be exposed to on overview, which includes and introduction to modern, bulk fill flowable resins; understand the indications for which teeth and surfaces; identify Step by step placement (including clinical slides); identify Supportive products (isolation, matrices, adhesives and other resin classes); understand how to increase speed of delivery without sacrifice to quality, esthetics and occlusion

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A New Milestone in Veneer Technology: COMPONEER™ Presenter: Dr. Ross Nash CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 4/24/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/24/23 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is intended for dentists interested in a one-visit, direct placement system featuring COMPONEER prefabricated veneers, that can open your practice to new patients. The lecture will be led by Dr. Ross Nash, who is very familiar with the system and will provide theory, indications and practice opportunities for this product, as well as addressing general restorative dentistry using composite and bonding systems.

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Lost Opportunities in Hygiene Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 4/17/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/17/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A vital active hygiene department is a key to practice success, maintaining health for our patients, driving the treatment we complete and being a productive component of our business. Maximizing all three of these areas is about creating and maintaining solid systems and minimizing lost opportunities. In this CE webinar we will discuss a variety of ways to reinvigorate your hygiene practice and have it become a key ingredient in practice success.

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Productive Scheduling Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 4/11/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/11/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Watch this CE webinar and learn how to schedule and learn how not to schedule. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: Identify the protocol and guidelines to setting and achieving scheduling production goals; Understand how to take control of the schedule instead of the schedule controlling you; Understand how to prevent “up and down” fluctuating production and controlling open time.

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Variations in Fixed Functional Class II Correctors - Part IV: Controlling the Maxillary Vertical Dimension and Utilizing the Forsus Appliance for Dental Distalization Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 3/23/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/23/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

By popular demand, Dr. Lisa Alvetro extends her Class II Correction CE webinar series to demonstrate minor variations in Class II corrector installations that enhance vertical control in patients with vertical growth patterns. The same variation can be used to turn a fixed functional Class II corrector into an effective dental distalization appliance.

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Simplifying Bone Grafting Using the Piezotome 2 Presenter: Dr. John Russo CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 3/22/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/22/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: • Understand the difference between cutting bone with a conventional bur, bone saw and piezo electric technology. • Identify which piezo electric tips are appropriate for each procedure. • Demonstrate settings for different densities of bone found in the mouth. • Explain how using Piezotome 2 will conserve bone harvesting for block grafts compared to a conventional rotary instrument. • Appreciate the safety of using Piezotome 2 close to vital soft tissue structures including the posterior superior alveolar artery and the mandibular canal. • Understand how to minimize sinus membrane perforations by using the Piezotome 2 to make the lateral window for a sinus bone graft. • Compare removing a failing implant or tooth with a trephine or rotary instrument vs. Piezotome 2.

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Achieving Superb Crown and Bridge Impressions: Materials and Techniques Presenter: Dr. James Braun CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 3/15/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/15/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A key element for a successful crown and bridge case is a well fitting restoration. This is dependent on an extremely accurate impression. Factors such as soft tissue impingement and contaminants can adversely alter this outcome. Ill fitting crowns can be a source of frustration and inevitable remake. This presentation will outline important dental materials, clinical procedures, and adjunct equipment to insure high quality impressions.

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Amalgam Separator 101 Presenter: Ms. Kelly Beauregard CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 3/13/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/13/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What is an amalgam separator, how they function, types, installations, understanding ISO certification, ADA BMP’s regarding amalgam and amalgam separators, states with regulations/mandates, and recycling and record keeping and proper line cleaners to use with amalgam separators.

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The “Dahl Concept” - Current Concepts in the Management of Tooth Surface Loss Presenter: Dr. Ian Cline CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/8/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/8/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: Understand the multifactorial nature of tooth surface loss; Diagnose & create a treatment plan of the worn dentition; understand the basics of smile design principles and through step by step “Dahl buildups”, determine how to do a case; understand common mistakes and how to best manage them; identify and understand information for patients and success rates.

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Whiter, Brighter, Healthier Teeth Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 3/6/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/6/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The CE webinar will cover practical techniques for in-office and take home whitening. Fulfilling the desire and demand to have a bright and white smile is the ultimate goal for every dental practice. A bright smile not only presents a healthy and beautiful impression, but also increases one’s interest in oral hygiene, allowing the patient to have more social self-confidence and self esteem. Before the patient can go through the whitening process, we must have a proper whitening consult to understand the patient and their desires.

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Immediate Loading of Implants and Over Dentures: Treatment Planning, Fabrication, and Delivery Presenter: T.G. Hornischer, C.D.T. CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 2/28/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/28/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this timely CE webinar we will discuss the various stages in immediate load and over denture appliances. This includes scanning appliances, planning software, immediate pick up of implants, plus the deciding factors in Hybrid bridges and Over dentures. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand the basics of CT scanning and scanning appliances; have an understanding of implant planning software and its advantages; identify the pros and cons of Hybrids and Over dentures; be familiar with initial loading and final appliances

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Indirect Anchorage Using the Palate: A Unique Application of the Unitek™ Temporary Anchorage Device Presenter: Dr. Mohammad Razavi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 2/17/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/17/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Various sites have been advocated by numerous authors as the “ideal placement site” for mini-screw implants (MSI). Many publications have documented the bone quantity and density in the more popular interdental sites for MSI placement. The palate, on the other hand, can also provide a versatile location that could be used for most anchorage sensitive cases. In this CE webinar, Dr. Mohammad Razavi reviews a step-by-step protocol in palatal MSI placement and the fabrication of a transpalatal arch designed to be used for the Unitek™ Temporary Anchorage Device.

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Making the Difficult Situation Routine: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Efficiency Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/13/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/13/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar we will discuss new materials and techniques that take difficult situations and make them routine. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand and identify One step bonding for a variety of procedures; become familiar with a quick and simple Post and Core Technique; become familiar with What’s new in flowables;become familiar with splinting materials and overdenture components

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On the Level: The New ASTM F2100 Mask Performance Rating Presenter: Kathleen Stoessel, RN, BSN, MS CE Supporter: Halyard Dental Release Date: 2/7/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/7/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the healthcare setting, choosing the appropriate face mask is a key component in minimizing the spread of potentially infectious diseases. This CE webinar will review mask recommendations for dental professionals and to discuss the roles of the FDA and ASTM as relates to medical face masks. The new ASTM F2100-11 mask performance rating will be described with a review of how this new rating can assist with appropriate mask selection.

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Improving your Caries Prevention Protocol in High Risk Adults Presenter: Lillian Caperila, R.D.H., M.Ed. CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 1/24/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/24/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Since dental caries is no longer a childhood disease, it becomes paramount for dental professionals to identify all factors that contribute to enamel erosion, root caries and conventional enamel lesions. The treatment planning becomes more complex as adults retain their teeth longer and require effective strategies in prevention. New research will be shared that supports the impact of fluoride enhanced with ACP technology.

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Chairside Placement of Implant Overdenture Attachments Presenter: Dr. George Priest CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/19/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/19/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will demonstrate a step-by-step protocol for precise, efficient, and cost-effective chariside attachment placement, using the mandibular two-implant overdenture and maxillary four-implant overdenture as examples. A novel bis-acryl resin system designed specifically for predictably precise chairside attachment simplifies the process while eliminating the expense of laboratory procedures. The methods demonstrated are effective for fabricating new implant overdentures as well as conversion of existing dentures for implant retention and replacement of worn or malpositioned attachments.

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