Online Dental CE

Intermediate Bone Grafting: Combining Bone Allografts and Collagen Membranes to Regenerate Bone Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/11/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

When bone atrophy has occurred, or when critical defects occur from infection or trauma, bone augmentation may require rebuilding hard tissue with a combination of biologic materials. This CE webinar will show how to use collagen membranes and bone allograft in predictable ways

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Retreatment: Diagnosis and Surgical vs. Non-surgical Retreatment Planning Presenter: Dr. Peter Raftery CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/15/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The first step in endodontic retreatment will be diagnosing endodontic treatment failure. The next stage when considering retreatment is an appraisal of tooth in question’s restorability. This webinar will discuss how to approach these points as well as some case-based discussions on the treatment planning of surgical vs non-surgical retreatment and clinical insights into negotiating fractured instruments and post removal.

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Why Do Posterior Composites Fail Presenter: Dr. Ian Cline CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will explore the common problem areas, including isolation options, inadequate contact areas and the benefits of sectional vs circumferential matrices, provide an overview of dentine and enamel bonding and present Dr. Cline’s strategies for the rapid placement of Class I and II restorations.

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Impression Materials and Techniques To Achieve a Better Fitting Restoration Presenter: Dr. Stephen Poss CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/30/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Capturing the perfect impression can be challenging for the clinician. This CE webinar will have a discussion on the various tools that can be utilized to assist in managing tissue and other obstacles to achieve a predictable impression. This will include various retraction materials including the latest cordless techniques.

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Permanent Cementation: A Key Component to Restoration Longevity Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/23/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Vital to every dental practice is the final cementation of an indirect restoration. Let’s face it - the final cementation procedure needs to be performed predictably and easily, setting the stage for long-term restoration performance and success. This CE webinar will offer practical approaches to confidently cementing indirect restorations while benefiting from specific cement properties to create patient satisfaction.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Leveraging Virtual Treatment Tools to Maximize Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Sam Daher CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/12/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, by embracing advanced imaging techniques, Dr. Daher will share his insight on how to enable virtual treatment planning and customized appliances for almost every type of malocclusion. In addition, Dr. Daher will provide clinical and practical insight on how to successfully grow your practice with the adoption of technology and accelerated orthodontics.

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Course Cements 101 Part 2: Self-Adhesive Cements, Simplified Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/2/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This dynamic bonding CE webinar is sure to get you and your practice up to speed with the latest bonding protocols, materials & techniques available today. If you're still using any of the same materials and techniques you were using just 2 years ago, you need to attend this webinar.

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Selecting The Right Cement for the Right Type of Laboratory Restoration Presenter: Dr. Stephen Poss CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/27/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Selecting the appropriate cement to assure a long lasting restoration is critical to the success of the clinical dentist. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of dental substrates, their indications and what would be the best choice with dental adhesives as well as resin-based luting cements to achieve long lasting restoration.

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Impressive Impressions. Everytime... Presenter: Anup Ladva and Neel Panchal, BDS, MJDF, GCAP CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/1/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Detailed impressions for fixed and removable prosthodontics, need to have a high level of accuracy in order to provide good quality, long lasting restorations. This webinar will explore the development of silicone impression materials, their biomaterial properties and how to correctly perform the most widely used impression techniques. Common challenges, including accuracy of fit, improving marginal adaption, reducing the incidence of costly remakes and the reduction in chairside fit times, will also be discussed.

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Masks: Face the Facts Presenter: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/5/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Selecting the appropriate face mask is a key component to minimize the spread of potentially infectious diseases. Fit, filtration, materials, construction are all factors when considering personal protective equipment and this CE webinar provides a comprehensive overview of each.

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Best Practices vs. Common Practices in Instrument Processing Presenter: Chuck Hughes CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/4/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar reviews what’s new in instrument processing for both HLD and sterilization. AAMI standards and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and reuseable devices are referenced with specific instructions for use (IFU) examples.

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Improving Access and Obturation for More Predictable Endodontic Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Joseph Chikvashvili CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/3/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for practitioners seeking new ways to practice endo, predictably and more frequently. Tips, tricks and solutions will be presented that will make endo accessible for any practitioner who wants to approach endo with confidence. Special focus will be placed on gaining access and obturation for predictable outcomes. Science and clinical data will be presented.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Enhance Efficiency with Accelerated Treatment and Digital Orthodontics Presenter: Dr. Sonia Palleck CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/27/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Sonia Palleck will present how she successfully incorporates accelerated orthodontic treatment into her practice. Integrating accelerated treatment as “Standard of Care” with 3-D digital treatment planning, Dr. Palleck has accelerated the orthodontic treatment of more than 250 patients. During this CE webinar, Dr. Palleck will explain how to reduce both treatment time and office visits while maximizing efficiency with new techniques in archwire sequencing.

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The Productivity Formula Presenter: Dr. Sami Bahri CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/29/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/29/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Production reflects the amount of work you generate over a period of time; productivity reflects how efficient you were at generating it. In this CE webinar we will show that productivity is the important metric in this comparison, not production.

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Smarter, Not Harder, Class II Composites Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/20/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Don’t let Class II composite placement cause you frustration, time, and money! Build a top to bottom restorative system that will produce confident choices in adhesive science, bulk-fill knowledge, light curing technology, coupled with a predictable framework. In this CE webinar, learn to accomplish accurate bi-directional contacts while understanding stress-reducing properties. You will experience the proficiency, placement, and polish of a long lasting Class II restoration.

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Why Don't More People Go to the Dentist Presenter: Kevin Rose and Rob Whittaker CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/14/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will explore how you and your team can grow your practice by winning more new patients and communicating the value of additional treatments to existing patients, in ways with which you and your patients will both feel comfortable – ways that are aligned with your own values and beliefs about care.

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Ultrasonic Scaling and Why a Multi-instrument Approach is Crucial to Patient Outcomes Presenter: Joanne MacLeod, DipDH, DipDT RCSEd, MSc CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/26/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

One size fits all isn’t a term usually associated with dentistry. However, it is still common in the areas of scaling and debridement to see a single tip being used for all ultrasonic treatment types. This webinar will examine the clinical modifying factors which influence our instrument protocol and feature a discussion on the appropriate selection of Cavitron ultrasonic inserts in order to deliver treatment outcomes that benefit both patient and clinician - in terms of technique, ergonomics and maintenance.

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Bone Grafting for the Dental Surgeon Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we’ll explore the evolution towards active biologic materials and growth factors in addition to conventional membranes and bone materials. Flap design, membrane choices, bone choices, and active biologic materials like PRF, PRGF, PDGF, and BMP-2 will be shown.

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Procedural Errors in Endo - How to Avoid and Manage Them Presenter: Dr. Carol Tait CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/19/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CPD webinar will cover an in-depth look at the complications that can arise during endodontic treatment from the initial consultation to the various stages of treatment. Access cavity design, canal morphology, ledges, blockages, transportation, fractured instruments, irrigation, control of working length, perforations, root fractures, coronal seal and emergencies will all be addressed with advice on how to avoid complications as well as management when they occur.

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Bioburden in Tips Presenter: Nancy Andrews, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/18/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental handpieces attached to hoses, including air-water syringe tips, utilize water and air that must be started and stopped repeatedly. The dynamics of that process may result in retraction of debris and pathogens, known as bio-burden, back into the handpieces. This CE webinar explores the reasons for this and solutions to the problem. Learn reasonable ways to manage the contamination of dental equipment.

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Common Violations in Surface Disinfection Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/22/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/22/27 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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Dental Bone Grafting with Collagen Membranes Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/25/27 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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Optimizing Safety and Care of Clinical Surfaces Presenter: Nancy Andrews, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/12/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

When time and cost impact your infection control decisions, safety for clinicians and patients should not be compromised. This CE webinar explores time and cost-efficient infection control options to manage clinical surfaces, equipment and supplies. Create a culture of safety in your office, without creating a "culture of slow"!

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Work Smart, Clean Smart Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/28/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Everyday busy team members are faced with the responsibility to clean and process dental instruments and equipment. Does your current infection system protocol meet standards, reduce sharps’ risk, while providing efficiency? This CE webinar will demonstrate how you can work smarter, improve time management, and with less labor.

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Increasing Your Case Acceptance with Accelerated Orthodontics Presenter: Sarah Keller CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/11/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This complimentary one-hour CE webinar will help you gain a better understanding on how incorporating accelerated orthodontics in your treatment planning can increase overall case acceptance rate. During this live webinar, Ms. Keller will review key strategies to help practices successfully adopt accelerated orthodontics that can benefit the orthodontic specialist, the patient and the practice’s bottom line.

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Direct Composite Resin Restorations - Preparing for the Amalgam Phase Down Presenter: Dr. Nick Barker CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As amalgam alloys are phased down, it is likely that composite resins will gain in popularity as the direct restorative material of choice. We will review the techniques of placement and discuss how these modern materials can be used to produce a strong and reliable restoration in a similar working time to that of amalgam.

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Cutting the Cord - Superior Crown and Bridge Impressions without Retraction Cord Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/18/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar we will examine impression techniques that do not require the use of retraction cord. Using these techniques, you can give you and your dental laboratory good impressions for predictable crown and bridge.

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Mainstreaming Dental Implant Impressions and Conditioning Edentulous Tissue Presenter: Dr. Todd Engel CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/28/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will be a comprehensive approach for various impression taking techniques around dental implants, as well as conditioning the edentulous tissue prior to impression taking procedures.

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Non-Verbal Laboratory Communication Presenter: Dr. Mark Duncan CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/13/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Science of Dentistry in laboratory work has way more to do with the Art of Communication – and the keys to predictable results lie in how you communicate with your lab. In this CE webinar, Dr. Duncan will review simple strategies for capturing exceptional detail and accurate impressions while discussing several keys to creating perfect communication for your lab in your impressions.

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