Providing same day dentistry is rapidly becoming the standard of care and, to be honest, it helps achieve a high level of predictability and profitability in private practice. Understanding the diversity in scanners and scanning techniques, material choices and digital workflow can still be quite challenging even for the more experienced digital dentist. More importantly, clinicians need to understand how to unlock the power of same day dentistry to increase their profitability while decreasing their chair time requirements and unpredictability of deliverables ultimately improving their return on investment. This CE webinar will share practical information of how same day dentistry plays an integral part in a practice and its best uses of application. Discussion will be considered for the restorative workflow and material selections.
Silver diamine fluoride has been used internationally for decades due to its antimicrobial and desensitizing properties. This therapeutic agent has only become available in the Unites States in the recent years and there is a lot of unclarity surrounding its use. As clinicians, it is vital for us to fully understand its benefits and embrace its usage as it can help us better care for our patients. In this CE webinar, we will discuss the mechanisms of action behind SDF, describing how and why it works as a desensitizer and a caries arrest agent. We will outline the best ways you can incorporate it into your treatment protocol and discuss the unique benefits it provides to patients of all ages, including children where SDF is used commonly, and adults where this tool is underutilized.
This CE webinar is for dental professionals aiming to prevent unnecessary tooth surface damage during dental procedures. It highlights the importance of precision in the use of both manual and ultrasonic instruments, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use. This webinar also provides strategies to enhance the remineralization process post-procedure, with a focus on protecting tooth surfaces and restoring natural defense mechanisms.
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging provides valuable information beyond traditional 2-dimensional radiographs and is prescribed to evaluate a variety of maxillofacial pathoses. In this CE webinar, Drs. Mallya and Kratchman will discuss CBCT imaging of the endodontic patient. Using a case-based approach, they will discuss evidence for the added value of CBCT in endodontic diagnosis and management as well as present a systematic approach to radiologic evaluation in order to maximize the yield of information relevant to endodontic management.
Preventing squamous cell carcinoma should be a goal of all oral health care professionals. This CE webinar will provide general dentists with information regarding potentially malignant disease in the oral cavity and oral cancer and determining the appropriate treatment plan. Leukoplakia will be emphasized.
New trends and techniques in the dental field are emerging at a rapid pace. Intra-oral, desktop and facial scanning along with 3D printing have made digital dentistry effective and efficient. Concepts such as recreating the patient digitally “the dental avatar” are being embraced to improve the effectiveness of laboratory communication and dental treatment. This CE webinar will discuss how to implement these technologies with seamless integration to aide in surgical planning and restorations for full arch dental Implantology.
Patient comfort is important for patient retention. Operator comfort is important for quality patient care, which leads to patient retention. This interactive CE webinar will help dental clinicians navigate both challenges while remaining effective and efficient during practice.
Health inequities persist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities experience poorer oral health and challenges accessing dental care. Historically, dental curriculum did not require training dental professionals on how to care for and manage treatment of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Providers often report feeling unprepared to care for this population. This course will evaluate the current barriers to care, identify complex factors contributing to oral health and equip the dental provider with strategies to improve patient care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Bioactive materials have been advancing patient care for over a decade, yet many clinicians are unaware of the positive impact they can provide to daily patient outcomes, keeping the materials in a "Golden Box" only to be used in special situations. Bioactive dental materials are indicated and appropriate to use in most restorative scenarios. When used properly, they ensure quality, long lasting restorations for our patients. This CE webinar invites you to rethink your caries management practices by combining patient centricity and practice efficiency for a patient-practice win-win.
In this CE webinar, we will guide you through the latest techniques in zirconia adhesion. You will gain invaluable insights into selecting the right materials, mastering surface treatments, and optimizing adhesive procedures to elevate your restorative outcomes. Whether you're an experienced dental professional or just beginning your career, this webinar offers something for everyone. We'll delve deep into the science behind zirconia bonding, demystify common challenges, and provide practical tips for seamless integration into your daily practice.
Part eight of the webinar series "Learning From Our Mistakes" will take you through Dr. Milnar's experience of using flowable composite to improve patient satisfaction and profitability. Worn dentition is a common issue among patients as early as age 50, usually due to erosion over time, but it can also affect younger patients due to clenching, grinding, and poor alignment. Dr. Milnar will introduce a flowable composite that maintains strength, has bioactive properties, and is very reasonably priced. By using high-quality and user-friendly restorative products, dentists can avoid mistakes and provide patients with aesthetically pleasing and healthy outcomes. This CE webinar is essential for enhancing your skill set and learning a simple procedure to generate additional income from patients already in your chair.
With the advent of resin composites, we have seen generations of materials that left something to be desired in either their strength or esthetics. The resin composites of the 2020’s are better than ever. This CE webinar will investigate new improvements in properties like polymerization shrinkage, flexural strength, polishability and filler percentage. In addition, we will explore the advantages of using universal adhesives for today’s direct restorations.
There are a lot of different adhesives, ceramic conditioners, and cements available which can create confusion as to what to use and when. This CE webinar was created to discuss the differences that should be considered when selecting indirect restorative cements and the steps to take when using different types of restorative materials to help avoid costly mistakes.
Remineralization used to be as simple as "put some fluoride on it!" But is the array of products available today claiming “remineralization” pushing the limits of oral healthcare? In a clinical world of dry mouth and acidic beverages, perhaps we’re putting too much faith in an antiquated understanding of what happens on the surface of a tooth. The science of reversing demineralization can be summarized easily, but clinicians would be wise to realize it takes more than an electronegative anion to rebuild the strongest biological substance on earth. How far can we push chemistry before accepting biochemistry makes more sense, and what could go horribly wrong?
Convenience is the commodity that matters the most to patients. When considering to proceed with treatment, patients often cite having fewer appointments and not having to go see other specialists as an important motivator. It is possible to 3D print occlusal guards, surgical guides, models, retainers, prototypes, provisionals, clear aligners, dentures and permanent restorations very quickly. Move treatment forward faster, get more diagnosis and production from your hygiene chairs, lower your lab bills, and offer your patients the convenience they desire. Adding 3D printing to your work flow is easy for you and your team.
In this CE webinar participants will learn tips and tricks for implementing composite artistry in their practice.
Part seven of the webinar series "Learning From Our Mistakes" will take you on Dr. Milnar's journey of using pink composite for patient satisfaction and profitability. Gingival recession is a common condition in dental practice. Many patients choose not to undergo surgical grafting procedures due to the associated pain and expense. As a result, dentists often use white composite to restore recession, which can create a visually unpleasing "long tooth" appearance for the patient. Dr. Milnar will share techniques for treating gingival recession with pink (gingival) composite.
Explore the restorative capabilities of the 9.3-micron CO2 All Tissue Laser. By enabling reliably anesthesia-free and blood-free dentistry, this advanced technology removes common barriers that hinder efficiency, enabling practitioners to achieve more in a single visit. In this CE webinar, discover how the 9.3-micron CO2 All Tissue Laser not only reduces stress but also enhances outcomes and production, leaving patients delighted with their experience.
Snoring decreases oral pH, and our friendly cariogenic bacteria love an acidic environment. Is this part of your diagnosis for why your caries prone patients are caries prone? In this CE webinar we'll discuss management of dental conditions in the face of sleep apnea, simple snoring, and oral breathing in all age groups.
Clinicians often find it difficult to keep up with the newest materials and equipment and decide which are the best fit for their particular needs. In this 2 hour CE webinar, Dr. Sabiha Bunek, Dr. Matthew Miller, and Dr. Ashton Prince will provide updates on which products and equipment DENTAL ADVISOR has found to be outstanding in their respective categories. For over 40 years, DENTAL ADVISOR has been an unbiased, trusted resource to dental professionals in selecting products and equipment based on clinical and scientific performance. Attendees will leave with a valuable update on the latest innovations and techniques to take back and implement into daily practice; thus, saving time, minimizing stress and maximizing productivity.
Advancements in technology and materials have shifted the field of dentistry. As a result, providers opt to rely more on chemical adhesion over mechanical retention with both their direct and indirect restorations. This paradigm shift of preparation design to a more conservative approach is dependent on an equal shift in our bonding protocols. The road to reliability in adhesive dentistry is paved through consistency and reliance on adhering to science. Developing systems and protocols and sticking to them ensures long term stability with cosmetic restorations. Which in turn results in happy patients with reliable outcomes. But how does one develop the proper systems and protocols? In this CE webinar, providers will learn how to simplify yet optimize their isolation techniques and bonding protocols to achieve more predictable long-term success with both their direct and indirect restorative outcomes.
As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class I, Class II and Class VI lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made injectable composite material a great aesthetic option. This CE webinar will demonstrate, in a step-by-step fashion, how to use high strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.
The Maxilla presents with 3 common limitations for obtaining implant integration, namely the premaxillary anatomy, soft bone and the maxillary sinus. The goal of this CE webinar is to provide the implant surgeon with a rationale for diagnostic analysis with accompanying surgical techniques that increase dental implant integration potential.
Heating your composite isn’t just trendy, it makes the materials easier to handle without having to swap out all the products you already have in your operatory! This CE webinar will cover the benefits of heated composite, techniques to provide predictable results and review tools to make it easy to implement in your practice.
It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 medical emergency ended. COVID-19 is still present and spreading, however, and dental professionals still need to be cautious. The CDC respiratory virus tracking data shows that influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are circulating simultaneously in the U.S. In light of these potential infectious threats to patients and team members, what should dental teams do with respect to these viruses? This CE webinar will highlight 5 key strategies to decrease the risk of spreading respiratory viruses in dental practice.
While the demand for immediate full-arch fixed implant prostheses is rising rapidly, these treatment solutions are beyond the financial reach of many patients. This CE webinar will detail a unique full-arch treatment alternative with the same result (a prosthetic that stays firmly affixed and is not removable by the patient) that combines surgical and prosthetic protocols to provide a more economical solution to this growing patient population. This practical alternative to screw retained fixed-detachables can be incorporated into both analog and digital workflows. In addition, with increased access to care practices can also benefit from higher case volume and revenue.
Full-arch implant surgery and restoration involve careful treatment planning to maximize predictability and minimize complications. We have successfully utilized guided surgery to achieve this in a head and neck cancer survivor with risk of osteoradionecrosis. This CE webinar will discuss considerations behind successful full-mouth reconstruction even in medically-complex patients.
Proper preparation design is essential in optimizing esthetic case outcome. Too often over reduction of the dentition results from lack of understanding that each case is unique and has to be prepared as such. Arch length redundancy (excess space/diastemas) , arch length inadequacy (crowding) are uniquely different than an ideal alignment case and have to be prepared accordingly. This CE webinar will address the variations and techniques in treating each of these cases.
With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging to a dental professional on how to help their patient submit or advise on what procedures their insurance benefit carriers will cover. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/therapeutic fluoridation treatments and how to bill for them.
Unlocking the Power of Same Day Indirect Restorative Dentistry
