Online Dental CE

Choosing a Dental Handpiece: Air or Electric - What is Right for You? Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: NSK America Release Date: 11/13/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 11/13/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. The advantages and disadvantages of different types of handpieces 2. Why torque is important in a handpiece 3. How a single handpiece can do multiple types of procedures

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Explore the Latest Technology in Prophylaxis Presenter: Colleen Rutledge, RDH CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 11/12/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 11/12/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar focuses on the latest advancements in air polishing and piezoelectric ultrasonics. Additionally, new advancements in intraoral cameras will be discussed including adjuncts to help identify dental caries, plaque, calculus and inflammation! Come learn about these exciting technologies which promise to enhance diagnostics and clinical outcomes.

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Keys To Success With Direct Adhesive Restorations Presenter: Dr. Edmond Hewlett CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 11/11/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 11/11/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We want to provide restorations that stay put, don’t leak, and don’t cause sensitivity. Not too much to ask, right? With so many materials and techniques to choose from, however, the pathway to restorative predictability is often anything but clear. This CE webinar will provide practical and effective tips for consistently getting the best results with today’s adhesives and restoratives.

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Veneers, Veneers, Veneers! Presenter: Dr. Steve Cutbirth CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/11/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 11/11/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. Treatment planning and restoring complex veneer cases, including crowded and displaced teeth 2. Veneer tooth preparation techniques, including when and how to prepare through the interproximal contact 3. Defining the ideal incisal plane position of anterior teeth and how to reestablish that position when it has been lost through bruxism, an accident, inaccurate dental restorations, etc. 4. Blending the incisal plane with the occlusal plane 5. Using the patient’s lip position to establish the ideal incisal edge position 6. Cementation of veneers: higher vs. lower viscosity luting composites, precise veneer luting techniques 7. What to do with a single anterior tooth requiring restoration 8. The very best impression technique 9. Optimum communication with patients so they wish to proceed with needed veneer restoration

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Precision Taken to the Next Level: Lingual Treatment with the Incognito™ Clear Precision Tray Presenter: Dr. Dagmar Ibe CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 11/7/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 11/7/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Reliable and precise placement of brackets is essential for an ideal treatment result in lingual treatment. Now accuracy can be further improved with a new bonding tray. In this CE webinar Dr. Dagmar Ibe shares how the Incognito™ Clear Precision Tray has helped make her lingual cases easier to finish, and more accurate. She demonstrates clinical tips and tricks to optimize the usage of the Incognito Clear Precision Tray.

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Digital Radiography, Oral Photography and Their Standards in Dentistry Presenter: Dr. James Kouzoukian CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/29/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/29/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, attendees will learn: • Which digital imaging systems are suitable to provide information necessary to demonstrate anatomy and pathology; • How digital imaging systems provide diagnostics which properly determine treatment; and • How to comply with current standards in the dental profession.

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Traveling the Instrument Processing Pathway Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: SciCan Release Date: 10/29/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/29/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will describe the steps involved in cleaning, packaging, sterilizer loading and storage practices that are essential to ensure that instruments are safe for reuse. The focus will be on the selection and use of procedures and products that reinforce safety and maximize infection control goals.

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15 Restorative Pearls to Simplify Implant Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Markus Weitz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/28/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/28/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Markus Weitz will convey 15 ‘tidbits’ which he has culled from over 25 years of clinical dental practice. This CE webinar will introduce novel concepts, ideas and techniques utilizing cutting edge materials and technologies which can be easily incorporated into everyday clinical practice.

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Simplifying All Ceramics Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 10/23/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the last 10 years all ceramic & zirconia restorations have become extremely popular and are increasing in use every year. With this increase, there have been new materials that require different clinical selection criteria, different surface treatments, different cementing options etc...This CE webinar will review zirconia, lithium dissilicate & certain feldspathic ceramics and simplify their requirements for clinical selection, cementation, adjustments and polishing.

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Digital Diagnostics Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/23/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will look at fluorescence and imaging technologies available today that will help clinicians diagnose disease at the early stages, that may be otherwise missed by a traditional visual examination. In addition strategies will be discussed, with respect to technology implementation in your practice and a realizing a positive return on investment while improving patient care.

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Common Violations in Surface Disinfection Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/22/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Understanding the use and regulations surrounding surface disinfectants is vital in the dental setting. This CE webinar will review the common errors in utilizing disinfectants and help the dental professional evaluate products.

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Adhesion GPS - Navigating the New World of Adhesive Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/16/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will help today’s practitioner understand the current state of adhesive dentistry and how various materials can be leveraged to offer conservative and predictable results for our patients with respect to both direct and indirect dentistry.

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Treating Class II: The Incognito™ Appliance System with Forsus™ Class II Correctors Presenter: Dr. Beyza Kircelli CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 10/10/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/10/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Beyza Kircelli reviews options for lingual class II treatment. She shares successful esthetic and compliance-free treatment results with the recently introduced Incognito™ System for Forsus™ Fatigue Resistant Device, which includes a new lower labial attachment.

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Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Individuals with Cancer Presenter: Dr. Dennis Abbott CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 10/7/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/7/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will 1. will understand and appreciate the need for dentistry and oral medicine as essential elements in comprehensive cancer care through introduction of some of the most common oral health challenges faced by patients undergoing treatment for cancer. 2. have knowledge of how systemic health can be affected by untreated or under-treated oral conditions in patients with short-term and long-term immunosuppression. 3. be familiar with some methods for management of common oral issues confronting individuals with cancer and understand how successful treatment and care can impact quality of life in these patients.

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Hands Free – It’s the Law: Safe Instrument Processing Presenter: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/2/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Non-scrub technique has long been held as the standard for safe instrument processing. Contaminated sharps represent a potential hazard to the healthcare provider as well as patients. This CE webinar will overview the mandates from OSHA and state regulations regarding instrument processing. In addition, the latest innovations in contaminated instrument management will be presented.

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Conquering Conflict Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 10/1/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 10/1/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Rolling eyes, snide comments, poor attitudes, staff conflict bubbles to the surface in many different and often subtle ways. It’s easy to ignore these undercurrents of discontent and pretend they don’t really affect you. Look the other direction and maybe the problem will just drift away. Such wishful thinking is certainly comforting until reality kicks: lost productivity, absenteeism, increased cancellations, lower treatment acceptance, costly mistakes, etc. Learn 8 steps to conquer conflict and get back on track.

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Infection Control in the Real Dental World Presenter: Debbie Zafiropoulos, RDH CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/30/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This thought provoking CE webinar is open to Dentists, Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Students and Interns. Our goal is to provide all positions of the dental team ways to implement more effective methods of infection control and sterilization that ensures patient safety but also safe from long term exposure of chemicals and aerosols to the dental team.

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Using Fluorescence Technology with Your Entire Team Presenter: Cynthia Brattesani, D.D.S. CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 9/25/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/25/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A successful practice model focuses on connecting with the patient. When it comes to diagnosis and clinical findings, it's important to have the patient co-discover the technical findings in a way that they truly understand. This builds trust, helps with case acceptance and creates a loyal patient. In this CE webinar, you will learn how two devices, using fluorescence technology, can be used to accomplish this goal and how this approach can set your office apart from others.

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How to Achieve Predictable Esthetics Easily with New Composite Technology Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Hoos CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 9/18/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the last 4 years, there have been major advances in composite technology in relation to color matching, blending, shade-taking & layering techniques. This CE webinar will illustrate these new technologies and demonstrate how they can be easily implemented to dramatically improve anterior & posterior direct restorations for your patients, while simplifying your technique and time.

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Tips and Tricks for Maxillary Anesthesia (2014) Presenter: Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 9/18/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From anesthetizing a single tooth to the entire quadrant, what techniques and agents can be used to achieve quality anesthesia in the maxilla? This CE webinar will review the specific techniques, from simple infiltrations to intraligamentary (PDL) and intraosseous techniques, through regional blocks such as the infraorbital, AMSA, and ASA, and complete maxillary division nerve blocks. Recommendations for selection of anesthetic agents based upon the currently available evidence will also be discussed.

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Sucking Up the Elements Presenter: Patricia Pine, RDH CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/17/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/17/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Are you considering updating your evacuation lines? Are you aware of what to look for in a cleaner? What about that amalgam separator - what is needed to prevent mercury leaching out with certain cleaners? All of these questions and more will be answered in this CE webinar. If you own or work with an evacuation system, you and your team need to be present!

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Conservative and Beautiful Anterior Esthetics Using Composite Materials Presenter: Dr. Hugh Flax CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 9/16/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today’s demanding world of appearance focused patients (who often have time or financial concerns), having the ability to efficiently and effectively design smiles with composite is not a “lost art’. It is truly a fundamental skill in modern dental practice. This requires proper use of state of the art materials and techniques that create beautiful results with minimal chairtime. The focus of this CE webinar is to help dental teams unravel esthetic challenges with predictability.

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Expedient And Esthetic Implant Provisional Crowns On Immediately Placed Implants Presenter: Dr. George Priest CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/4/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Priest will demonstrate a simple chairside technique that does not require surgical indexing. With images and videos, he will illustrate the use of two composite resin materials with provisional implant components to quickly create an optimally contoured and durable interim restoration.

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Advances In Composite Dentistry: Simplifying Placement and Improving Results Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 9/3/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss techniques to create morphologically precise direct anterior and posterior composite restorations. Dr. Lowe will also discuss some of the latest advances in composite resins and bonding agents, including bulk fill composites, to simplify direct posterior composite placement and reduce polymerization shrinkage stress of the materials.

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Efficiency in Endodontics Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 9/3/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 9/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn to simplify your endodontic procedures & decrease stress through the use of efficient and predictable high tech techniques.

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Tips and Tricks in General Practice Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/27/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 8/27/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed to show highly efficient and predictable techniques using the latest bonding agents and composite resins to help the restorative dentist provide their patients with the best restorations possible in the least amount of time.

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Dental Bone Grafting with Collagen Membranes Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/25/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 8/25/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we will review common bone grafting situations and how mineralized grafts, collagen membranes, and growth factors can be successfully applied. Cases will show: bone allografts, xenografts, bovine type 1 collagen dressings and membranes, porcine layered membranes, pericardium membranes, PRF & PRGF platelet preparations, and various suture materials and techniques.

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Strategic Growth: More Than Just Case Starts Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 8/22/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 8/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Part of the Alvetro Practice Management Series Although the number of new patients is an important metric for an orthodontic practice, focusing on this alone can overlook many opportunities for growth and improvement. Learn techniques to make your practice the best it can be by using Dr. Lisa Alvetro's approach to scheduling, staffing and organizational management.

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Scripting Your Profitability Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 8/13/14     Reviewed: 2023 Expiration Date: 8/13/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you heard patient exchanges similar to the following: “Mr. Collins would you like to schedule that crown appointment now?” “No, I’ll give you a call when I’m ready.” Or maybe the typical exchange is more like this: “Hello Carol, this is Marlene from Dr. Thomas’s office. Will you be able to make your appointment Tuesday?” “No, I’m sorry, I have a conflict. I’ll let you know when my schedule frees up.” You may hear variations on all of the above, but one thing will be consistent – the negative impact each exchange has on the profitability of your practice. Learn the best scripts that use the best words, phrases and questions to prompt patients to respond the way you want.

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