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A Novel and Simple Method to Preserve the Alveolar Socket

Posterior Restorations Simplified! Presenter: Dr. Lisa Powell CE Supporter: Kerr Restorative Release Date: 8/25/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/25/22 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Flow into the future with Vertise Flow. The new self-adhering flowable composite, indications and placement techniques. This course will cover how to place posterior restorations with less steps than traditional methods while retaining performance and esthetics. Learn about new technology that can simplify your procedures and reduce post operative sensitivity

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Cementation: Predictability With Every Case Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: Pentron Release Date: 8/25/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today we are inundated with options for cementation materials. How do we choose the proper cement for each situation? Dr. Gillespie brings you a current review of everything from resin modified glass ionomers and total etch/dual cure systems, to the latest in self-etching cements. Highlights include cementation review and tips from implants to anteriors, zirconia to posteriors. A solid understanding of when to use each cement will lead to a clear understanding to predictable cementation throughout the mouth.

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Clinical Success with Composite Resins Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/24/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/24/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Composite resins can be predictable with great longevity if done correctly. This course will provide clinical tips and techniques to help the dentists place composite resins with greater ease and predictability. Along with a materials discussion there will be an inclusion of the different techniques and applications. Specific emphasis will be placed on Class II composites and the many uses of flowable composite.

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Zirconia Restorations: What's all the controversy about? Presenter: Dr. Robert Stevenson CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 8/18/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/18/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

--Will Zirconia replace PFM Crowns? --Why Zirconia? --What is the controversy surrounding All ceramic restorations? Critical points in preparation design and case selection will be discussed and long term results of research from The Dental Advisor will be reviewed.

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Managing Oral Biofilms with Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphate: WHY? WHEN? and HOW? Presenter: Dr. Hien Ngo CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/17/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/17/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Success in the prevention and management of caries depends on the effective management or disruption of biofilm. The challenge is to understand the environmental conditions in which oral health intervention and products can be effective. The clinical management of caries in relation to recent findings about the behavior of biofilms will be addressed in this live webinar.

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Clinical Performance & Profitability of TADs Presenter: Dr. John Smith CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 8/10/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 8/10/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Communicating the clinical advantages of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) is key to helping patients make an informed decision and accepting treatment. In many cases, TADs have been shown to eliminate the need for surgery as well as improve treatment outcomes while reducing compliance issues. Effective consultation techniques will be highlighted including discussions on patient pricing compared with alternative treatment techniques. Dr. Smith also will present numerous cases illustrating the language necessary to gain acceptance by the patient and mechanical principles used to achieve successful clinical results.

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Nuts and Bolts Solutions-Predictability in Everyday Practice Presenter: Dr. Michael Melkers CE Supporter: Kerr Restorative Release Date: 7/28/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/28/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Predictability as well as profitability lives and can also be lost in the details. In this informative webcast, we will explore the little tips, tricks and techniques that can make a big difference in every day practice.

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All Ceramic and Digital Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Gerard Kugel CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 7/28/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/28/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This lecture will review all ceramic materials including both lab processed and chairside CAD/CAM crowns, digital impressioning options along with data on accuracy will be presented. -- What materials work best and in which circumstances? -- What are the pros & cons of digital dentistry? -- What cements should I use? An emphasis will be placed on clinical applications including indications, and preparation design.

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Part 2: A Science-based Protocol for Direct and Indirect Restorations that will End Post-Operative Sensitivity In Your Practice for Good! Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Blank, D.M.D. CE Supporter: Pentron Release Date: 7/27/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/27/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Reliably bonding direct and indirect restorations to both enamel and dentin is the single most important scientific discipline in modern dentistry. Over the past 18 years, adhesion has increased in effectiveness and predictability, but in turn has become complex and confusing. This CE presentation will address proper product selection, proper use of products and the variables that control the post-operative outcome.

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Predictable and Efficient Temporization Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: Pentron Release Date: 7/22/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/22/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. John Flucke will demonstrate how to efficiently fabricate predictable, esthetic provisional restorations. This course will discuss the purpose of temporaries along with outline the various techniques used for preoperative impression taking, provisional fabrication, polishing and glazing, and cementation techniques.

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Cementation: A Clear Understanding to Predictability Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 7/20/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/20/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today we are inundated with options for cementation materials. How do we choose the proper cement for each situation? Dr. Gillespie brings you a current review of everything from resin modified glass ionomers and total etch/dual cure systems, to the latest in self-etching cements.

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Achieving Outstanding Cosmetic Results in less steps with a Simplified Composite and a new Pink Composite Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/16/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/16/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar discusses and demonstrates techniques for creating natural appearing restorations. This course focuses primarily on teaching a logical method for shade selection, and development of predictable layering techniques for a variety of clinical applications. The attendees will learn a no nonsense approach to analyze and systematically approach clinical situations with an easy to understand composite system, whether it relates to white or pink esthetics.

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Clinical Performance of a Clear Passive Self Ligation Bracket Presenter: Dr. Stuart Frost CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 7/9/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/9/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Stuart Frost will be lecturing about the new Damon Clear clinical performance. This will include evaluations about the strength, clarity and comfort of the Damon Clear bracket. Dr. Frost will show results from several multi-site in vivo studies, third-party university research and extensive design tests. He will speak about his personal experience using Damon Clear and will be able to show complete Damon Clear cases.

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Excellence In Impression Taking Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/30/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/30/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Give the patient the opportunity to make a great first impression, with less bleeding and less effort! This webinar will discuss new preparation techniques along with various tissue management tools to enhance your current impression and preparation techniques.

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Part 2: Class II case finishes using Ormco appliances Presenter: Dr. Terry Dischinger CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 6/25/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is Part 2 of Dr. Terry Dischinger’s first webinar, “AdvanSync- Class II cases in Class I time”. During this webinar Dr. Dischinger will show finished AdvanSync cases. He will be able to show different time points in treatment and the different capabilities of AdvanSync.

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Primary Tooth Pulp Therapy Presenter: Dr. Greg Psaltis CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 6/23/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/23/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentists who want to bring the highest level of care to their pediatric patients must be well-versed in all aspects of primary tooth pulp therapy. In this program, we will discuss diagnosis, treatment planning and all aspects of both pulpotomies and pulpectomies. Several techniques and materials will be discussed so that the students will be ready to perform these critical procedures with confidence.

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Grafting Extraction Sockets – Why, With What; & How? Presenter: Dr. Gordon Christensen CE Supporter: Kerr Restorative Release Date: 6/8/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/8/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course includes motivation and reasons to graft extraction sockets. The categories of materials for grafting, specific brand names for different clinical situations, and restoration of grafted sites using both implants and fixed prostheses on natural teeth.

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Creating Functional and Aesthetic Provisional Restorations Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/4/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/4/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental restorations, provisional or definitive, that are created by direct chairside fabrication, should have the same anatomic and aesthetic quality as those created by the dental laboratory. In this web based lecture course, the salient points of natural tooth anatomy will be reviewed along with step-by-step fabrication techniques to allow the dentist and dental auxiliary to immediately increase the aesthetic and anatomic quality of the provisional restorations they create.

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Direct Bonding Techniques Using Photo-Initiated Adhesives Presenter: Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 6/3/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 6/3/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE course covers the background for current direct bonding systems while discussing the steps for an ideal bonding process. Various safeguards and back-up systems are discussed that may help achieve an efficient and effective process.

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Don’t Let Your Provisionals Look Temporary Presenter: Mrs. Niki Henson, RDA CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 5/27/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/27/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Mrs. Niki Henson, RDA, is a well-respected national speaker focusing on clinically relevant dental assisting topics. In this live webinar, Mrs. Henson will review the purpose of provisional restorations—including tissue conditioning, space retention, and esthetics. In addition, you will learn about materials available, steps to fabricating and troubleshooting, as well as tips to making great provisional restorations. This webinar is an invaluable learning experience for the entire office staff.

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A Science-based Protocol for Direct and Indirect Restorations that will End Post-Operative Sensitivity In Your Practice for Good! Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Blank, D.M.D. CE Supporter: Pentron Release Date: 5/27/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/27/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Reliably bonding direct and indirect restorations to both enamel and dentin is the single most important scientific discipline in modern dentistry. Over the past 18 years, adhesion has increased in effectiveness and predictability, but in turn has become complex and confusing. This CE presentation will address proper product selection, proper use of products and the variables that control the post-operative outcome.

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Posterior Composite Placement Redefined: The Game Has Changed Presenter: Dr. Martin Goldstein CE Supporter: Dentsply UK Release Date: 5/25/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) , 1 CPD (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this webinar Dr. Martin Goldstein will discuss how the placement of posterior composite restorations has been turned upside down with the development of a bulk-fill flowable base material recently introduced to the dental market.

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Posterior Composite Placement Redefined: The Game Has Changed Presenter: Dr. Martin Goldstein CE Supporter: Dentsply Sirona Release Date: 5/25/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/25/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this webinar Dr. Martin Goldstein will discuss how the placement of posterior composite restorations has been turned upside down with the development of a bulk-fill flowable base material recently introduced to the dental market.

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Form Follows Function: Busting the Myths of Insert Selection Presenter: Ms. Renee' Graham, RDH, MEd CE Supporter: Dentsply UK Release Date: 5/18/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/18/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) , 1 CPD (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course is based on the current scientific literature and evidenced-based strategies to provide clinicians practical guidelines regarding the selection of proper tips for thorough debridement and biofilm removal.

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Form Follows Function: Busting the Myths of Insert Selection Presenter: Ms. Renee' Graham, RDH, MEd CE Supporter: Dentsply Sirona Release Date: 5/18/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/18/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course is based on the current scientific literature and evidenced-based strategies to provide clinicians practical guidelines regarding the selection of proper tips for thorough debridement and biofilm removal.

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Direct vs. Indirect - The Clinical Rationale Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore CE Supporter: Kerr Restorative Release Date: 5/14/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/14/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today's clinician is rarely restoring virgin teeth. The reality is that the dental profession is mostly re-restoring previously restored teeth. It therefore behooves today’s dentist to not only be familiar with contemporary restorative material, but also their indications. This webcast will cover the indications for direct and indirect restorations as well as the numerous material options.

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SL- What does the evidence say? Presenter: Dr. Michael Mayhew CE Supporter: Ormco Release Date: 5/14/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/14/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Self-ligation orthodontic appliance utilization has primarily been advanced by clinical reports. Manufacturers’ claims evolved from these anecdotal assessments and both have challenged long-held conventional orthodontic convictions. What is the status of currently available evidence to support these claims? With this discussion, we will look at research reports from the past decade, reviewing the progression and findings of research and clinical evaluations to current published reports. Specific topics relative to claims and reported benefits from oral hygiene, patient comfort, treatment efficiency, friction, arch width changes, and others will be presented in a concise format.

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Essential Elements in Achieving the Ideal Impression Presenter: Dr. Alan Boghosian CE Supporter: Dentsply UK Release Date: 5/4/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/4/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) , 1 CPD (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Repeatable predictability in impressioning is not only possible, but can be easily achieved with a fundamental knowledge of the materials that a clinician chooses and an understanding of basic clinical procedures. This presentation will explain the clinical benefits of polyether and silicone based impression materials.

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Essential Elements in Achieving the Ideal Impression Presenter: Dr. Alan Boghosian CE Supporter: Dentsply Sirona Release Date: 5/4/10     Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 5/4/22 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Repeatable predictability in impressioning is not only possible, but can be easily achieved with a fundamental knowledge of the materials that a clinician chooses and an understanding of basic clinical procedures. This presentation will explain the clinical benefits of polyether and silicone based impression materials.

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