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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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Practice Profit Killer – High Overhead Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 2/9/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/9/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand and identify industry guidelines for healthy overhead; understand why payroll causes most doctors to lose profitability; determine how many employees are optimal for your practice and how and when to give raises.

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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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Making Accurate Impressions - Success Lies in the Details Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/2/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 2/2/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Taking an impression for indirect procedures can be stressful. Key factors involved in producing clinically acceptable impressions include selecting the appropriate tray, impression material and soft tissue management. One of the most frustrating experiences a clinician occurs when a crown or bridge does not seat, has high occlusion or open contacts. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: be familiar with a step by step approach to achieve accurate impressions with its multiple interrelated steps to insure clinical success; be exposed to an overview of the chemistry of different impression materials

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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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Advances in Composite Restorative Dentistry: A Blend Of Artistry, Materials, And Technique Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/24/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/24/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today’s composite resins allow the aesthetic dentist limitless creativity in recreating human dentate form. At the core of every aesthetic dental restoration is tooth morphology...natures’ combination of elevations, depressions, opacities, and translucencies that collectively produce functional and aesthetic beauty.

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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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Complete Denture Technique: The Fundamentals Presenter: Dr. Aldo Leopardi CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 1/18/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/18/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Over the last several years, the complete denture technique continues to receive less emphasis in North American undergraduate dental school curriculums. Consequently, in the general dental community, it is fast becoming a lost art form. Considering it is the gateway to dental implant therapy and a key to grasping concepts and principles in aesthetic dentistry, the purpose of this presentation is to improve understanding of complete denture therapy based on proven clinical and documented protocols.

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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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Practice Profit Killer – Collections Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 1/12/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/12/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Watch this CE webinar and learn how to get patients to pay through: collecting at the time of service; financial arrangements and policies; billing statements; insurance procedures; and handling delinquent accounts! Improve your cash flow now! Don’t miss this online presentation.

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Restorative Dentistry for Children Presenter: Dr. Joel Berg CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/11/12     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 1/11/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding restorative dentistry technologies in pediatric dentistry. It will review a variety of dental material including glass ionomers, resin-modified glass ionomers, and resin composites, and their specific use in children. Adhesives and their delivery systems and proper utilization will be elucidated from a clinical application perspective. With so many new choices out there, including a variety of new categories of materials, the clinician can find it challenging to differentiate properly between the materials and techniques available.

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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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Bond Failure Rate of 1.59%? How is That Possible? Presenter: Dr. Terry Sellke CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 12/16/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/16/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this fast-paced webinar, Dr. Terry A. Sellke will explain in detail a bonding system developed over more than 10 years that has given him a bond failure rate of 1.59% from initial placement to finished case. Find out more about how you too may reduce bond failure rates by faithfully following the systems presented.

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Treating Periodontitis -The First Phase Presenter: Ravi Saravanamuttu CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/14/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/14/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar covers the facts we understand about periodontitis, the first phase of the treatment and how we assess the response to the initial therapy. Practical aspects of root surface debridement will be discussed and also the use of hand instruments and powered instruments with their respective advantages and limitations.

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The In’s and Out’s of Equipment, Utility Room and Handpiece Maintenance Presenter: Mr. Ryon Waddington CE Supporter: DentalEZ® Release Date: 12/8/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/8/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Do you ever wonder if you are getting the most out of your Handpieces, Equipment and Utility room products? Well register today for this great live webinar where I will talk about how to maintain all the products mentioned above. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand the basics of everything you need to keep your office running smoothly; understand how to keep your products sterilized, clean and running for the lifetime of the product; be familiar with an overview covering chairs, units, lights, vacuums, compressors, handpieces and more

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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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Innovations in Material Science that Directly Impact Your Dental Business Presenter: Dr. Scott Parker CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 12/7/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/7/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Running a dental business today is challenging. More than ever it is paramount that we actively manage our expenses and time in addition to minimizing our redo’s and sensitivity issues. There are products on the market today that can ensure a successful outcome and can have a dramatic effect on our bottom line. Join Dr. Parker as he walks you through multiple products and procedures and leads a discussion on the economics of running a dental practice in today's challenging economic times.

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Hi-Tech Technology to Increase Efficiency and Effectiveness in Endodontic Treatment Presenter: Dr. Tony Soileau CE Supporter: DentalEZ® Release Date: 12/6/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 12/6/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From a patient's perspective it's bad enough they need a root canal. Does it also have to take FOREVER to finish? No it doesn't. With the use of endo specific technology available today endotontic treatment can be delivered in a very safe, efficient, and quick manner. Dr. Soileau will discuss the pros and cons of the technology he uses everyday in his private general dentistry practice to perform root canals. "You don't need to refer out most root canals any more. You just need the right toys and know how to use them!!!"

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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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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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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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Local Anaesthesia for the 21st century Presenter: Dr. Nigel Robb CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/15/11     Reviewed: 2020 Expiration Date: 11/15/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar aims to provide an update on the safe and effective use of local anaesthesia in the practise of dentistry, including the indications for the use of different types of local anaesthetic. Newer delivery systems will be discussed along with techniques that can be delivered with these systems.

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Accounts Receivable Part 1: A Healthy Ratio 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 »

The financial coordinator's responsibilty is to keep the dental practice's accounts receivable at a healthy ratio.

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Accounts Receivable Part 2: Presenting Financial Arrangements & Statements 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 »

Establishing a healthy accounts receivable begins with securing financial arrangements with the patient. Knowing how to overcome patient objections helps not only to make sure you are going to be paid, but most of all, ensures patients will move forward with treatment.

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Accounts Receivable Part 3: Delinquent Account Calls & Measurements for Success 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 »

Making delinquent account calls is a vital part to reducing your accounts receivable.

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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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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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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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