Online Dental CE

Archwire Sequencing for Passive Self Ligation Presenter: Dr. Tom Barron CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/4/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/4/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Barron will discuss the core archwire progression employed to treat a variety of cases with passive self-ligating mechanics. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will: 1. Learn how to employ archwires to maximize the dento-alveolar response to low friction/low force mechanics. 2. Become familiar with the rationale for specific wire dimensions, alloys and durations. 3. Learn how to read and react to patient’s response to treatment and how to modify wire progression accordingly.

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What We Know And Don’t Know About Zirconium Oxide And Lithium Disilicate (Update) Presenter: Dr. Joseph Caruso and Luke Kahng CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/1/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/1/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bonding materials are extremely important in the longevity and the retention of modern dental CAD/CAM materials. This CE webinar will address two of the materials that have greatly influenced dentistry in the last few years: Zirconium Oxide and Lithium Disilicate. Various modifications within these restorations such as monolithic and the layering technique of porcelains will be discussed.

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All About Varnishes Presenter: Connie Lorich, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 9/26/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/26/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Discover the science behind the shift to varnishes in dentistry! This course will include a review of dental varnish science and help participants understand which patients can and should be treated with varnishes. Included are current studies, CAMBRA recommendations, dental insurance coding, and optimal varnish placement techniques.

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Caries Detection Today Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/25/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentistry is a science and an art that must employ the finest tools available — not just the finest in science and technology, but the finest in the knowledge, skills, and character of the dental professional. There is no onesize-fits-all treatment plan guaranteed to work for every person in every case. The gold standard for detecting caries infection is changing. This webinar focuses on three minimally invasive levels of prevention and early detection with fluorescence technologies.

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State of the Art Impressions and Monolithic Restorations Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/24/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a dentist who practices within the largest lab in the U.S., I have access to tens of thousands of dentist’s impressions on a monthly basis. As a result, I have an intimate knowledge of the successful habits of dentists getting the best restorative results, and what holds other dentists back. When dentists take better impressions they are happier, more profitable, and most importantly, the patient receives excellent restorative dentistry.

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Imaging for Better Diagnosis and Record Keeping Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/24/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Using various imaging devices from a DSLR or point and shoot camera, digital radiography, intraoral cameras and caries diagnostics, imaging can improve your diagnosis and the dentistry you deliver to the patient. This CE webinar will show the dentist and staff the benefits of the various imaging devices used to acquire the diagnostics and imaging: Digital Radiography with both phosphor plates and sensors; Digital Images from both intra and extra oral cameras and caries detection devices.

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Lets Build Some Teeth - Minimally Invasive Restorative Options for Optimum Success Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/18/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The new caries paradigm involves the ability to detect disease, control disease and then restore teeth to natural form and function. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: understand why do people get cavities and why is what we are doing not good enough; become more familiar with caries diagnosis and the state of the art technology for early diagnosis; determine a predictable approach to eliminate white spots; implement cavity liners by determining when to line and what to line with

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Updated Protocols for Provisional and Definitive Cementation of Indirect Dental Restorations Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/17/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss clinical techniques and protocols for indirect cementation of both provisional and definitive restorations. Provisional cementation will be discussed as an integral part of the indirect delivery process for preparation protection and tissue management.

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Modification of Modern Ceramics: When and How to Adjust or Remove Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/12/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/12/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The improvements in modern ceramics materials have made them much stronger and more durable than ever before. Unfortunately this also has made the adjustment process more challenging and tedious during delivery of a final restoration. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned: how to adjust modern ceramics quickly and easily with the least amount of damage to the porcelain restoration.

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Dentures Are Easy Presenter: Dr. Izchak Barzilay CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 9/11/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar discusses ways how removable complete denture prosthodontics can be simplified and made to be enjoyable for both the dentist and the patient alike. Impression making using a novel custom tray design will be discussed. Processed bases will be presented and then reline methods that simplify the technique will be presented.

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Hand Hygiene: Keeping It Fresh - and Clean! Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/10/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/10/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Hands are the most common mode of disease transmission in any health care setting. This webinar will discuss the importance of hand hygiene in dentistry as it pertains to infection prevention. The CDC Guidelines for hand hygiene, hand washing and antisepsis will be addressed. Product selection and the importance of skin care will be discussed.

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What’s Bugging The Dentist? Presenter: Dr. John Molinari CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 9/9/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 9/9/28 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join us for an interactive, LIVE Q&A session with Dr. Molinari! In this course, attendees will learn the key points of infection control in the following areas: • Personal Protective Equipment: Choosing the right gloves, masks, and face shields • Surface disinfection: Cleaning versus disinfection and what to look for in a product • Hand Hygiene: Product usage tips as well as ways to treat skin irritation and allergies

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Enhancing Patient Care and Profits Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 8/22/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/22/28 CE Credits: 0 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Innovative and reliable professional products offer added value to your patient's oral health. At the same time, the implementation of a product profit center has the potential to add $30K-$60K to the practice's income.

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Reconstructing Broken Down and Endodontically Treated Teeth Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will guide you through the selection process for determining the proper materials and techniques for restoring coronally compromised teeth.

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Breakthrough Shaping Technique using the Latest NiTi Instrumentation and Adaptive Motion Technology Presenter: Dr. Gary Glassman CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This series of three webinars will address breakthrough concepts and detail the skills necessary for acquiring the expertise and confidence to perform the highest quality endodontics. As a participant in this webinar, you will become familiar with canal shaping using the latest nickel-titanium file instrumentation and Adaptive Motion Technology.

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How to Prevent Peri-Implantitis when Cementing Implant Restorations Presenter: Dr. Chris Salierno CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 8/13/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/13/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Crown and bridge fabrication techniques for implant restorations may be similar to those for natural teeth. However the dentist must be acutely aware of the differences between implants and natural teeth in order to create a restoration that will be free from complications. There are three types of implant complications (cosmetic, functional, and hygienic) and they are often related to one another. Solving an obvious esthetic dilemma often introduces a more subtle hygienic one.

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Innovations in Composite Technology: Versatile, Simplistic and Cost Effective Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 8/8/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 8/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are so many dental restoratives in the market place that it has become quite a task to manage all bonding systems, composite materials and inventory for each. This CE webinar will present composite and bonding systems that will help you achieve the goals of speed, esthetics and productivity. Learn to work efficiently—without great costs—on versatile materials with proven track records while producing great results.

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Accurate and Efficient Crown and Bridge Preparations and Impressions Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 7/31/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/31/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Triple tray-type impression trays are the predominant method to impress single to three unit posterior indirect restorations. This CE webinar will walk you through the preparation, temporization and triple tray impression techniques.

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The ABC’s of Composite Handling Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 7/25/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Creating a smooth, functional, and beautiful restoration requires an understanding of function, anatomy and materials. We will explore how using various viscosities of composite can save time and effort, while creating highly esthetic restorations. See how easy it is to replicate the polychromatic shading and realistic characteristics found in natural teeth.”

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Identifying Methamphetamine Abuse and Developing a Treatment Protocol Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 7/24/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the dental professional will be able to: quickly identify the signs and symptoms of this highly addictive drug Methamphetamine (Meth); react competently and provide the patient with safe dental treatment.

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Indirect/Direct Composite Inlays Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/11/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the technique behind doing indirect/direct composite inlays as an alternative to lab or CAD/CAM-fabricated inlays and partial onlays; be more familiar with the technique via clinical presentations with different materials currently on the market.

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Keep Your Patients Returning Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 7/10/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 7/10/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Gain a competitive edge by learning how to strengthen your dentist/practice-to-patient relationship with loyalty marketing. Patient retention is dentistry's #1 top management problem. Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: provide a workable system that keeps your patients coming back; establish a brand loyalty with your patients to create a strong patient advocate for the brand and your practice in their own social circles and online media

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Increasing Patient Acceptance with New Technology Presenter: Dr. Jason Dunville CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 6/19/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Research is showing that more and more health issues are related to periodontal disease. With some form of periodontal disease being present in 75% to 80% of all adults, there are now solutions to finally engage the patients in a visual conversation about gingival inflammation, plaque and tartar. Technology will be presented that brings our patients from conversation to treatment. It puts the discussion we have had for years into images that are easily visualized and easy to understand. Solutions will be presented for dental professionals to educate patients in all stages of periodontal disease.

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The Dental Needle: Improving Patient Satisfaction and Practice Growth Presenter: Dr. Sean Boynes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 6/19/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will evaluate the role of the dental needle from a patient’s perspective and provide empirical evidence of how impactful the needle is to the patient experience. Advances in technology and techniques of needle design will be discussed in a format that relates to the chronological application of local anesthetic delivery. With the ideal being the delivery of the least painful injection possible, the characteristics of needle design and how to appropriately select a needle for practice is discussed. Additionally, complications and adverse events that occur in the dental office due to the dental hypodermic needle will be thoroughly presented.

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Microwave Curing: Mystery Solved Presenter: Thomas Zaleske CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/18/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: Explain the mechanism of cure and cite research which substantiates the technique; be familiar with product recommendations for sources in equipment and materials; identify techniques which will provide the understanding and methods to achieve consistent results;understand applications which can immediately be implemented.

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Everyday Practice Basics to Achieve Healthy Enamel Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 6/18/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There is more than fluoride out there to prevent cavities. This program is designed to combine current remineralization knowledge and conventional dental techniques to improve and maintain healthy enamel. Clinical cases will demonstrate how to identify enamel changes and treat them practically. In addition, discover how to save money and make more sense in hygiene.

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Modern Post and Core Placement Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/6/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 6/6/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The post and core has undergone many changes throughout the last few decades. Many of us were taught cast gold post and cores in dental school, only to switch to direct placed metal posts after graduation to save an appointment. To keep anterior teeth from looking gray, many switched to zirconia posts before learning they may cause root fractures due to their stiffness. Modern post and core technique features fiber reinforced resin posts with a dentin like elasticity, paired with a dual-cured nano-hybrid core build-up material.

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Motivational Interviewing: A New Approach to Communicating Prevention Needs to Your Patients Presenter: Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 5/30/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The average dental clinician may perform as many as 60,000 patient encounters during a career. Until recently, the relationship of communication skills to important outcomes was not well known. New communication approaches have been developed that will increase the likelihood of patient adherence to preventive and therapeutic recommendations. This CE webinar is designed to introduce the dental professional to effective communication strategies that will ultimately lead to increased patient adherence as well as to elicit positive patient behavior change.

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Esthetic Alternatives to Direct Composites Presenter: Dr. Mark Pitel CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/28/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide a brief comparison between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials. The presenter will discuss advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically. Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the difference between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials; identify the advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically; better understand the clinical scope of using glass ionomers for direct restorations in posterior teeth via clinical case presentation using Equia technique as an example.

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