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Toward Better Impressions: Chairside with Custom Lingual Appliances Presenter: Caryann Schoenfeld CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 1/12/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/12/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Caryann Schoenfeld draws on her years of experience as a lingual technique trainer to act as your chairside guide to taking impressions for Custom Lingual Appliances. You will learn the key steps for taking accurate, two phase, two step polyvinyl impressions, and how to maximize efficiency while doing so. This webinar also serves as an excellent troubleshooting tool for doctors and staff toward achieving better impressions.

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What’s New in Ultrasonics? Exploring Piezoelectric Technology Presenter: Colleen Rutledge, RDH CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 1/10/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/10/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Ever wonder what “the Piezo” is all about? What makes it so different from “the Cavitron”? This CE webinar is designed to examine the unique capabilities of piezoelectric ultrasonics and the role micro-ultrasonic tips play in contemporary periodontal therapeutics. Discussion of the rationale of hand scaling versus power scaling will also be explored. Helpful aids for periodontal therapy will be addressed, including aerosol reduction, irrigation, and periodontal gels.

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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: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/7/23 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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The Do's and Don'ts of Bonding for Long Term Success Presenter: Dr. Mark Morin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/30/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/30/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is a comprehensive presentation on bonding. It covers a variety of techniques that will help you achieve predictable, long-term success with your bonding procedures. Common mistakes and ways to correct them will also be addressed.

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Covering all the Angles - The Theory of Technique and How to Get it Right in Practice Presenter: Barbara Lamb CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/30/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/30/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The aim of the course is to comply with GDC requirements and provide mandatory CPD for the participants. It will cover many of the key points of IRMER 2000 increasing the confidence of dental professionals when taking dental radiographs and updating their knowledge of factors relating to x-ray technique, both paralleling and bisecting angle. It will also cover panoramic positioning.

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Successful Endodontic Retreatment Presenter: Dr. Carol Tait CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/23/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/23/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will discuss various aspects of endodontic retreatment, decision making and treatment planning including when to refer to a specialist. Methods used for dismantling coronal restorations will be described. The importance of trying to successfully renegotiate the root canal system will be presented including techniques to overcome procedural errors such as ledges, separated instruments and perforation.

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Broken Appointments: Causes and Remedies Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 11/14/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/14/23 CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This module, part 2 of this series, will help guide you in establishing a system for your practice to handle broken appointments. Sally's recommendations are invaluable in helping you handle broken appointments and most important -- preventing them before they happen!

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Broken Appointments: Protocol and Systems Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 11/14/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/14/23 CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This module will help guide you in establishing a system for your practice to handle broken appointments. Sally's recommendations are invaluable in helping you handle broken appointments and most important -- preventing them before they happen!

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Oral Cancer Screenings: If Not You, Then Who? Presenter: Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 11/9/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/9/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental professionals need to become leaders in educating patients about oral cancer, how to reduce risk factors, and in performing thorough oral cancer screenings. This webinar is designed to set dental professionals up for successful integration of oral cancer screenings and vital patient education.

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New Techniques for Visual Caries Detection Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 11/9/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/9/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn the latest advances in visual caries detection. How the use of state of the art imaging can improve caries detection and removal. What is the latest and future in caries detection?

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Local Anesthesia: Reasons for Failure and Remedies for Success Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/8/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/8/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the reasons for incomplete local anesthesia. A discussion regarding anatomy, pharmacology and patient factors and to how they relate to deficient anesthesia will be presented. Methods to achieve as close to 100% success as possible will be highlighted.

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Management of Extraction Cases (with Fixed Functional Class II Correctors) - Part III Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 11/4/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/4/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This is the final webinar in the three-part series that focuses on specifics of Class II correction with fixed functional Class II Correctors. This webinar will focus on the advantage of using Class II correctors as a form of anchorage in extraction cases. Preserving maxillary anchorage is often critical to the successful correction of the Class II relationship. In the mandibular arch, preserving incisor torque and position during protraction of the posterior buccal segments is also of importance in optimal treatment. The strategic use of fixed functional Class II correctors during space closure can minimize these clinical challenges and insure success.

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Why Custom Lingual Appliances? How Lingual Braces Provide Practice Essentials Presenter: Dr. Adam Schulhof CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 10/7/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 10/7/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today’s competitive orthodontic market, there are three essentials for successful practices: 1. Differentiation 2. Attraction of adult patients 3. Impeccable results In this webinar, Dr. Schulhof will discuss how Custom Lingual Appliances can provide all three practice essentials. Dr. Schulhof will explain how Incognito Braces overcome limitations of previous lingual appliances to deliver impressive results and make your practice stand out to adult patients.

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Composite is My Friend - Adventures in Anterior Guidance Presenter: Dr. Steve Ratcliff CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 9/20/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 9/20/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Creating a smooth, functional, and beautiful anterior guidance in our esthetic cases requires an understanding of function, anatomy and materials. We will explore how using composite to experiment with anterior relationships can save you time and frustration before you go to porcelain.

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Whiter, Brighter, Better Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 8/30/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 8/30/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, the entire dental team will learn all aspects of tooth whitening. This will include photos, case presentations, tooth bleaching, taking impressions, pouring models, to the fabrication and delivery of the home whitening trays.

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A Case Study Approach Utilizing Calcium, Phosphate and Fluoride Therapies Presenter: Lillian Caperila, R.D.H., M.Ed. CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 8/23/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 8/23/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This program will highlight specific cases that pose the greatest risk for caries and demonstrate the application of a risk assessment (CAMBRA) to design an appropriate prevention and maintenance plan.

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Management of Class II Deep Bites (with Fixed Functional Class II Correctors) - Part II Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 8/19/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 8/19/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This is the second webinar in a three-part series that focuses on specifics of Class II correction. The correction of Class II malocclusions involving deep bites can be clinically challenging. However, the use of fixed functional Class II correctors simplifies the treatment of these cases. Wire selection and appliance application will be explained based on the origin of the malocclusion. This optimized treatment protocol will be demonstrated in clinical cases.

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Direct Composite Restorations: Components for Success Presenter: Dr. James Braun CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 8/17/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 8/17/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct composite restorations continue to increase in use versus other dental options. This is due primarily to great improvements with nano-technology composite systems and introductions of new 7th generation dental adhesive. This course will highlight use of such systems in various treatment applications.

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Increasing the Success and Predictability of Fixed Prosthodontic Impressions Utilizing a Contemporary Hemostatic Retraction Gel Presenter: Dr. Leonard Hess CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 8/16/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 8/16/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar demonstrates how to avoid the downfalls of impression taking by utilizing a hemostatic gel in conjunction with or without retraction cord.

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The 'Clear' Answer to a Beautiful Smile: Why an all Aesthetic Practice Makes Sense Presenter: Dr. Patrice Pellerin CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 6/24/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 6/24/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Cosmetic treatment options are gaining in popularity and orthodontic patients are more aesthetically conscious than ever before. You are not alone if you feel the push towards all aesthetics but don’t know where to begin. Don't be afraid to niche your practice with aesthetics; Dr. Patrice Pellerin made the transition to an all aesthetic practice more than a dozen years ago. During this time, he has found new opportunities for practice growth and patient satisfaction. Dr. Pellerin will share how tightening your focus on cosmetics can produce practical, financial, and treatment benefits for you patients and your office.

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Composite Capers: Esthetic Applications Beyond the Ordinary Presenter: Dr. Martin Goldstein CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 5/18/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 5/18/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one hour webinar will feature Dr. Martin Goldstein covering an interesting variety of direct composite esthetic rehabs. Topics to be covered will include: --The Split Splint Technique for injection molded direct composite veneers as documented in Dentistry Today --Long term provisionalization techniques for full mouth rehabs using direct composite or RADICA Overtemps from Smile Vision --Polychromatic direct composite veneers that are template guided --Indirect fabrication of single tooth composite veneers for immediate placement, template based --Coltène Whaledent's Synergy D6 simplified Duo-Shade composite system --Special Case: The Dooms Day Composite Rehab!

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Class II Correction (with Forsus™ Class II Correctors) for Beginners - Part I Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 4/28/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/28/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Forsus appliance is an effective and efficient appliance for the correction of Class II malocclusions. From this webinar, clinicians will gain the knowledge needed to correctly install, activate and understand the effects of the appliance. They will also be able to confidently treatment plan cases using the Forsus appliance to optimize results.

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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: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/13/23 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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Ergonomics for the Dental Team An Introduction to Working Efficiently and Pain Free Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 4/12/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 4/12/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for the entire team, to help identify ergonomic issues that lead to inefficiencies and to musculoskeletal injuries. Proper posture, seating, patient positioning and equipment selection criteria will be discussed, along with prevention of ergonomic injuries that are common among dental health care professionals.

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Implant Retained Overdentures: From Diagnosis to Final, Esthetic Prosthesis Presenter: Dr. David Little CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 3/29/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/29/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Implant retained overdentures can change edentulous lives! Today’s treatment can enhance a patient’s quality of life by taking them from basically a dental cripple to a fully functioning, smiling individual. Working with the fundamentals of the team approach to implants, dental clinicians will gain the knowledge to identify implant cases, gain patient acceptance for implant placement and restorative plans, and also set a clear course for implementing implants in the general practice.

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The Case for Green Dentistry Presenter: Mrs. Ina Pockrass CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 3/10/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/10/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Case for Green Dentistry introduces practitioners to the basics of eco-friendly dental practice. By incorporating greener methods in the areas of administration and marketing, office design and construction, and dental processes and procedures, dental practitioners can differentiate themselves and serve a growing population of patients who seek out green products and services. Learn how eco-friendly dentistry benefits the planet, patient, and the bottom line.

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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: 2020 Expiration Date: 3/9/23 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: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/9/23 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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The Art of the Impression Presenter: Dr. George Kirtley CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/26/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/26/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course will address the recent evolution in impression materials. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Poly Vinyl Siloxane and Poly Ether Impression material and see the resultant evolutionary formulation of Vinyl Poly Ether Silane (EXA’lence by GC America) which combines the advantages of both the aforementioned and eliminates the disadvantages. Clinical photographs along with video will be used to show different techniques in impression taking addressing the single unit impression, the full arch impression and the edentulous arch impression.

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