Online Dental CE

The Oral Cavity Under Acid Attack - The Patient Strikes Back Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/18/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a dentist, personal trainer, and fitness nutrition specialist, Dr. Geissberger brings a unique perspective to the subjects of caries, diet, and the oral environment. Through this follow-up CE webinar on the effects of an acidic oral environment, Dr. Geissberger will review several conditions commonly found in an acidic oral environment and discuss different strategies patients must employ to alter this devastating condition.

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Treatment Plan More Efficiently and Precisely: Smile Makeovers via Porcelain Veneers and Dental Implants Presenter: Dr. John Heimke CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/12/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

John Heimke DMD will discuss state of the art Digital Smile Design concepts for smile makeovers. He will describe in detail from the consult, to planning, and to treatment how high-end smiles are created via porcelain veneers and dental implants.

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How To Hire the Best and Fire the Worst Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 4/11/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Hiring quality employees is not unlike providing quality dentistry. Dealing with problem employees is why most dentists do their best to avoid it. Both require a plan, use of the right tools and a methodical process. Learn how to improve your human resource skills.

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Addressing the Silent Oral-Systemic Health Epidemic in America Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Levine CE Supporter: GLO Science Release Date: 4/4/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/4/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is well understood that half of American adults have periodontal disease and that number rises to over 70% in the elder population. This information, combined with the fact that only 12% of people floss regularly, suggests that current strategies to control gingival inflammation have not been effective at a population level and renewed efforts are necessary. In this CE webinar, Dr. Jonathan B. Levine presents the facts, the science and current status on the silent epidemic of oral-systemic health.

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Easily Achievable Life-Like Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Simona Cuevas CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/3/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/3/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The goal of this CE webinar is obtaining undetectable anterior and posterior composite restorations with ease, while bonding them with predictable confidence.

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Supercharge Your Aligner Results Presenter: Dr. Ivan Malagon CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/23/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Patient and industry demands are continually pushing the evolution of orthodontics with the use of aligner therapy. With new advancements in acceleration, orthodontists are now able to provide excellent aesthetic and functional results that are more predictable, reproducible and lasting. In this webinar, Dr. Malagon will show several aligner cases using AcceleDent, which delivers vibrational forces that help ensure optimal points of contact with the teeth and the aligner. This maximizes the aligner force expression, thus achieving more predictable results. Dr. Malagon shows how using AcceleDent helps create a more favorable biological response for predictable and lasting tooth movement, ultimately supercharging his aligner results.

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Hygiene Empowerment: Value, Profitability, and Security for Your Hygiene Team Presenter: Roberta Torquato-Weber, RDH CE Supporter: GLO Science Release Date: 3/22/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Tired of having cancellations? Afraid of having your work week shortened due to no shows? This CE webinar will help you enhance your value to the practice despite the inevitable cancellations. You will learn new techniques to increase hygiene revenue, expand your quality time with a patient, and better manage patient schedules.

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Protect Your Practice Against Infection Part 1: Clean Hands, Healthy Staff, Healthy Patients Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Clorox Healthcare Release Date: 3/21/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Infections and outbreaks affect your staff and patients and can harm your practice’s bottom line and reputation. Consequently, it is important to develop a robust infection control plan and follow regulations. In the first segment of a two-part CE webinar series on infection control best practices in the dental office presented by Dr. Karson Carpenter, participants will learn about: • Cross contamination risks in dentistry and the costs associated with infections and outbreaks • Key guidelines, rules and regulations relating to infection control • Strategies to prevent and control infection in dental settings • The importance of hand hygiene

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Simplified Treatment of the Anterior Fractured Tooth Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/20/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today's restorative dentists need to enhance their cosmetic skills in order to achieve growth and profitability in their practices. This CE webinar will demonstrate a simplified method of restoring the fractured maxillary anterior central incisor with composite resin.

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Don't Go Postal Over Post and Cores Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/15/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/15/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There is no question that material advancements have ushered in a new era in post and core technology. Fiber, resins and adhesives have replaced traditional metallic posts variations and the simple luting protocols formerly used in delivery. This CE webinar aims to demystify what is considered the “modern paradigm” in post and core placement.

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Should I Bond or Cement and What are the Best Materials to Use Presenter: Dr. Mark Pitel CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/13/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/13/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Which material is best for each clinical application? Do I need to bond or can I cement? What is the best cement to use for each material or type of restoration? Are there any special handling or preparations that should be used with each material? This CE webinar will cover the important details and try to answer those questions about the new ceramics and their cementation.

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“Smart” Dental Sealants: Innovative Technology Updating a Preventive Staple Presenter: Dr. Mark Latta CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 3/9/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental sealants are a staple for caries prevention but little has been done to update or upgrade their physical characteristics. In addition, they often appear to be deceptively simple to use and place. In reality, many of the complex bonding parameters influencing direct composite resin restorations affect the retention and longevity of pit and fissure dental sealants. This CE webinar will review evidence of dental sealant use and describe the critical parameters for long-term sealant retention. A newly developed technology will also be described as a novel and effective platform for promoting sustained enamel remineralization from a pit and fissure dental resin based dental sealant.

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Protect the Pulp Using Bioactive Materials Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 3/8/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, the student will learn: • The indications and contraindications for vital pulp therapy • What materials bioactive materials are available for pulp capping • What does the research tell us about pulp capping success

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Principles to Create Quality Aesthetic Indirect Restorations Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/7/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Packed with dozens of ideas, this CE webinar will cover the process of providing indirect restorations from beginning to end and is sure to provide many pearls to make your clinical life easier and more enjoyable. See the principles that will allow you to do a better single-unit posterior crown or multiple aesthetic restorations.

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Increased Productivity in the Hygiene Department Presenter: Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 3/7/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The following 1 hour CE webinar focuses on key diagnostic principles to effectively diagnose periodontal disease. With this information, you and your hygiene team will be able to create an enhanced periodontal therapy protocol. This will be a winning move for your patients and your practice. You may wish to invite all team members to join this event! We will discuss the history of anesthesia, risks/benefits, available alternatives to today's anesthetic options and the science behind pain. In addition, to decrease your hygienist's phobia to getting their patients' numb, we will discuss a new needle-less option that is available. This CE webinar is sure to inspire you and your hygiene team! Join us.

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5 Secrets to Retentive and Efficient Crown Preps Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 2/21/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Prepping a crown with a bur spinning near 400,000 RPMs can be rather daunting. But do we as dentists really understand how to properly use and benefit from the burs we select? This CE webinar will offer a straightforward approach to preparing teeth that is predictable while maximizing the cost effectiveness of diamond burs. Current ceramic restorative materials and their distinctions will also be reviewed.

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Dentistry 2030 Presenter: Dr. Joe Oxman CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 2/13/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/13/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What will dentistry look like in 10-15 years? The rapid advances of several disruptive technologies such as the mobile internet, the internet of things, genomics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and robotics are changing the world. How will these and other technologies impact the world of dentistry. This CE webinar will look into the crystal ball and provide some insights and predictive future megatrends.

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Smoking Out the Real Truth: Vaping and Marijuana Exposed Presenter: Edie Gibson, RDH, MS, PhDc CE Supporter: GUM Release Date: 2/9/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Nicotine and marijuana are addictive substances. With marijuana now legal in many states, and vaping becoming more popular every day, a whole new set of issues for health care providers is evolving. This CE webinar will uncover the mysteries of these addictive drugs and expose the reality hidden by the “smoke and mirrors”.

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Direct Resin Update: Still Having Sensitivity Issues? Presenter: Dr. Mike Malone CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/8/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Resin-based composite materials have dominated both anterior and posterior restorations for the entire careers of most dentists. Materials and techniques for placing resin restorations have changed significantly over the years. Many dentists report that they are still having issues with post-op sensitivity, poor or unpredictable contacts, polishing techniques, and other problems. This CE webinar will review advancements in the materials and techniques that will give predictable results with direct resin restorations.

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Not Having A Treatment Coordinator Could Be Hurting Your Practice Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 2/8/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Getting patients to say “yes” to treatment is no easy task. Learn how to achieve “consistency” of the presentation process and achieve success.

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Dr. Ataii’s 5 Steps to Increasing Clear Aligner Treatments Presenter: Dr. Payam Ataii CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 2/7/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/7/28 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This class will provide excellent clinical information, however, it is not for CE credit. Join Dr. Payam Ataii as he shares effective pearls increasing treatment conversion with clear aligners using the Invisalign. During the webinar participants will learn chairside tracking tips as well as clear aligner parameters and case selection. Participants will also learn how to incorporate back office team members in the orthodontic clear aligner treatment process and patient conversion. Combo treatments with orthodontics will also be reviewed with important considerations for GPs looking to expand into clear aligner orthodontics.

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New Advancements in Recaldent Technology Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/1/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/1/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Older formulations of pastes containing Recaldent required the “extra step” of application after routine oral hygiene practices. A new brush-on variation of this paste is now available; the extra step of application is eliminated and this toothpaste has additional benefits and indications. This technology is beneficial to a wide variety and some very specific patient populations- some may surprise you! In this CE webinar, don't miss out on learning about this new, innovative and highly beneficial technology!

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Light Curing Complexities! Clinical Simplicity! Presenter: Dr. Richard Price and Dr. Joe Oxman CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 1/26/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the last few years, several new posterior composites and light curing trends have been introduced that are intended to reduce the number of steps and save time when placing a posterior composite restoration. Bulk curing resin composites are now available that produce less shrinkage stress and can be light cured in up to 5 mm thick increments instead of the customary 2 mm thickness. Also, now that high output LED curing lights are available, this has created an expectation that teeth can be restored using just one large increment of composite in a shorter curing time. However, photo-curing of dental composites is governed by an array of complex interactions such as the light intensity, exposure time, photoinitiator system, initiator/light source spectral overlap, and the collective material optical properties. Consequently, light curing dental materials is not as simple as light on, and light off. This CE webinar will attempt to provide some insights into the complexities of photopolymerization and establish if the recent trend to bulk cure large composites in using short exposure times are realistic expectations, or just dreams that are too good to be true?

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Adhesion Strategies for Restoration Longevity Presenter: Lori Trost and Sam Simos CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 1/23/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If current adhesion techniques are confusing, you are not alone! This CE webinar will bring clarity to the products on the market today along with lending a better understanding of how and when they are used. Clinicians should expect to gain insight and develop a strong foundational knowledge of adhesives whether used in a direct restoration placement or an indirect method.

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Learn Why Orthodontists Can't Treat 40% of their Patients Properly with 2D Radiographs Presenter: Dr. Robert Kaspers CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/19/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Bob Kaspers will show how a CBCT scan can help orthodontists diagnose their patients more accurately than with 2D radiographs. He will also show the clinician the importance of addressing the vertical dimension to enable the patient to achieve a seated condylar position at the end of orthodontic treatment. If you want to make your referring dentists happy, you will want to learn this technique.

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Simplifying the Placement of Posterior Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 1/18/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this information filled CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss and demonstrate techniques to simplify the placement of direct posterior composite restorations. Traditional layering techniques can be tedious and time consuming. The use of bulk fill materials can simplify the process and save valuable chair time, while recent developments in bulk fill technologies produce excellent results for both the patient and the doctor. Other clinical challenges of placing Class II direct composites (proximal contact and contour) and soft tissue management will also be discussed.

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“Houston, We Have a Problem”…White Spot Lesions! Presenter: Irene Iancu, BSc, RRDH, CTDP, OM CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 1/12/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

White Spot Lesions (WSL) are a Dental Professionals worst nightmare! In this CE webinar, join us to understand the etiology of these lesions and discuss effective identification tools, preventative measures, and management options available today - including the complexities of orthodontic clients pre, mid and post treatment.

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Adhesives and Primers: First Steps to a Successful Restoration Presenter: Dr. George Freedman CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 1/11/18     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 1/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The practitioner faces a confusing array of adhesive, primer, and conditioner materials; instructions are often more confusing than helpful, and protocols are too long, too tedious, and very techniques sensitive. In this CE webinar, we will review suitable adhesives materials, familiarize ourselves with the clinical steps for each adhesive and primer material, and implement them into everyday clinical practice.

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Caries, Erosion, Dentin Hypersensitivity, and Periodontal Disease Presenter: Dr. Carola Carrera CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 12/22/17     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Recognize current concepts in dental caries, dental erosion, dentin hypersensitivity and periodontal disease. A major emphasis is given to the changes in paradigms and treatments trends recently occurring in the cariology field. Topics included are: contributing factors to dental caries (historical and present perspectives), role of oral biofilms, caries diagnostic, caries management, role of fluoride, role of calcium and phosphate, contributing factors to dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity, role of inflammatory response in periodontal disease.

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