Online Dental CE

Applying Flowable Composites for Everyday Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Jason Olitsky CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 12/8/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will: • Understand how mechanical properties of flowable composites affect their clinical performance (and which properties are most desirable for their applications). • Learn advantages of using flowable composites as a cavity liner. • Become more familiar with advancements in the properties of flowable resins and bulk fill materials. • Implement an efficient and esthetic technique to restore certain cavity preparations utilizing flowable bulk fill materials as a cavity liner.

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Primary Stability and Maintenance of Marginal Bone: Is there a Relationship Presenter: Dr. Michael Norton CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/7/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will consider the issues that are driving the debate around ever higher insertion torques in implant dentistry to maximize primary stability versus the potential for over-compression and the build-up of strains within dynamic vital tissue structures leading to resorption and early intrinsic viscoelastic rebound, which in turn could lead to loss of mechanical stability.

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Vital Pulp Therapy: Predictable Treatment of Pulp Exposure Without Endodontic Therapy Presenter: Dr. Robert Salehrabi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 12/3/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/3/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss clinical cases where deep caries, or pulp exposures could be predictably treated without the need for endodontic treatment. New bio-compatible material will be presented, based on scientific research, with excellent outcomes.

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Universal Bonding Agents Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/3/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/3/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Universal bonding agents have seen a meteoric rise in use among dental professionals. But the question remains, are they truly universal? Dr. Gillespie will explore the functions of all bonding agents and address what “universal” truly means. Can one bonding agent truly be used for all direct and indirect procedures? This CE webinar will help practitioners feel more comfortable about their use of bonding agents in every situation.

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No Strings Attached: Living in a Cordless World Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 12/2/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 12/2/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participant will: • Review polishing from the porte polisher to today’s options • Understand the difference between selective polishing and essential selective polishing • Compare and contrast current polishing options

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Technological Advancements in Direct Restorative Materials Presenter: Dr. Bob Lowe CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/30/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/30/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this informative CE webinar, Dr. Lowe will discuss one of the latest advancements in direct restorative dentistry. Ormocers (Organically Modified Ceramics) are restoratives that are based purely on silicon oxide in both the filler and the resin matrix without traditional Bis GMA monomers, making them the first ceramic based direct restorative material available to dental market.

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Basics of Oral Suturing: Armamentarium, Material, and Techniques Presenter: Dr. Joel Henriod CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Oral surgery requires skilled flap access and closure. This CE webinar will review basic suture techniques, suture selection, and instruments to make oral surgery more routine for common dental problems.

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Manufacturer’s IFUs – What Are They & Why They Are So Important Presenter: Chuck Hughes CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar discusses manufacturer’s written instructions for use (IFU) for reusable medical devices used in dentistry. Instrument reprocessing is a critical aspect of patient safety and must be done in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU for cleaning, inspection, packaging and sterilization. Information regarding where to secure IFUs and who will be asking to see them will be discussed, along with a number of dental examples that conflict with best practices.

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Minimally Invasive Procedures in Periodontal Therapy Presenter: Dr. Veronique Benhamou CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 11/24/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/24/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar addresses minimally invasive procedures in surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments. These procedures represent alternative approaches that allow less extensive manipulation of surrounding tissues as compared to conventional procedures, while accomplishing the same or better clinical objectives.

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Dentistry and the Cancer Patient: How to Treat and Manage the Oral Sequelae of Cancer Therapies Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 11/23/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide clinicians with the necessary tools to treat the dental patient undergoing head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It will focus on dental oncologic issues such as the pathophysiology and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw along with the oral and dental sequel associated with head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

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The Dental Needle: Improving Patient Satisfaction and Growth Presenter: Dr. Sean Boynes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/23/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

One of the main ways dental providers are judged is their ability to provide anesthetic injections. A major component to successful injections relates to the use of the dental needle. The needle weighs very heavy in the overall dental lore. This CE webinar will discuss and explore the characteristics and use of the dental need within the dental profession.

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Staying Safe and Healthy, from Check-in to Check-out Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 11/19/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review proper infection control techniques and concepts in the dental setting from the front desk to the operatory. Focusing on emerging diseases it will give the clinician systems and tools for prevention of influenza and contagious diseases in is dental setting.

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A New Simpler Way to Bond eMax and All Ceramic Restorations Presenter: Dr. Greg Campbell CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 11/19/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for any office that currently cements or bonds ceramic restorations. What are the steps for success? Tissue control techniques will be discussed. Participants will be introduced to a new generation of resin cements and will be shown step by step, how to be more efficient and productive as well as simplify their cementation process.

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Are You Sensitive Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 11/18/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar we will discuss the history of caries, and how we can tip the scales in our patients favor with minimally invasive procedures. We will also discuss a variety of options on how to eliminate sensitivity and show a rationale why some things work and some don't.

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Understanding the Basics of Bulk Fill Composites Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 11/17/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There is a growing trend to decrease the number of increments for direct composite or incorporate bulk fill composites in our dental practices. This CE webinar reviews the basics of Bulk Fill composites and their indications.

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Benefiting your Patients and Practice with Enhanced Fluoride Pastes and Gels Presenter: Dr. Roy Shelburne CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 11/17/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the options available to make fluoride pastes and gels work for your patients and for your practice from the financial perspective.

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Take Control: Smart Systems for Productivity and Order Presenter: Karen Siebert, RDH, MA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/16/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/16/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Are you looking to increase productivity and simplify office protocols? A few key changes in routine and armamentarium may be the answer you have been searching for. In this CE webinar, learn how to maximize productivity with smart technology and organizational systems such as automated washers and cassette systems. Discover the benefits of taking an inventory of current practices and update those that can be streamlined to reduce stress and achieve the quality care your patients expect.

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Integrating Articaine into your Practice to Improve Success Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 11/11/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar the participant will: 1. Understand the chemistry and pharmacology of local anesthetics such as articaine and lidocaine and the clinical effects that can be expected. 2. Implement the use of Articaine into their practice 3. Be familiar with the complications of local anesthesia administration.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Advanced Treatment Planning Techniques Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Smith CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/11/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/11/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Jennifer Smith, Impact Orthodontics, Calgary, Alberta, will present techniques on enhancing clinical performance with advanced treatment planning. Her persuasive lecture includes guidelines and insight for increased efficiency with challenging tooth movements while maintaining strong patient outcomes and satisfaction. Dr. Smith will also speak about her personal success with integrating accelerated treatment with AcceleDent into her practice and will showcase completed patient cases.

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The Role of Oraverse (Phentolamine Mesylate) in Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Sean Boynes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/10/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/10/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental patients appreciate options for reducing or eliminating the effects of local anesthetics. Previous reports signify that patients find oral numbness annoying, uncomfortable, and an alteration to quality of life. Agents for anesthetic reversal such as OraVerse can be a useful agent to improve the patient experience and overall appointment satisfaction. This CE webinar will explore OraVerse as an agent in dentistry.

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Time to Suck it Up Presenter: Patricia Pine, RDH CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/29/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Healthy suction is valuable in any dental practice. Patients assume the "behind the scene" maintenance is being completed. Patients trust that our facility is held to a high standard. Equipment maintenance is challenging, who is responsible? Is the team on the same page? Attend this CE webinar to keep your practice producing and your evacuation lines sucking.

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Class-IV Restorations: Simplified, Esthetic & Predictable Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 10/29/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Large Class-IV restorations can present an esthetic challenge and be time consuming for many clinicians. This CE webinar will review simplified techniques combined with new composite technologies that provide very wide blending effects making direct large anterior restorations more esthetic and easier than ever. A key technique that improves the blending affects dramatically will be discussed and illustrated.

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Correct Access Design – the Gateway to Better Endodontics Presenter: Dr. Carol Tait CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/28/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is designed to provide an improved understanding of tooth and root morphology. It will discuss access cavity design and will emphasise that a well-designed access cavity facilitates location of the root canals. Once located, the initial steps in securing the canal prior to instrumentation will be examined. This will include preparation of a glide path and prevention of canal blockage. Dr Tait will put an emphasis on canal preparation using rotary endodontic files, specifically the ProTaper Next system, and will discuss the advantages and benefits of this system and how it can be used to create predictable canal shapes even in more challenging cases.

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Developing Predictable Esthetics with High Tech Composite Resins Presenter: Dr. Wynn Okuda CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/28/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Now more than ever there is high patient expectation in minimal invasive esthetic restorative treatment. Achieving indistinguishable esthetic results can be challenging unless predictable techniques are used. Through the use of new and exciting materials better techniques can be developed to achieve maximal esthetic results in a reasonable chair time. This CE webinar will provide attendees with the knowledge to solve esthetic restorative problems and meet the high esthetic demands of our patients.

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You See It, They See It, Understand It: Intraoral Cameras Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/27/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/27/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, you will learn the value of using an intraoral camera in the mouth to enhance the new patient experience, increase the value of the continuing care appointment and catch subclinical problems.

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Bondage - The Universal Adhesive Presenter: Dr. Jack Griffin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/21/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The trend today in dental adhesion is towards the universal bonding agent. These materials can give great bonds to both dentin and enamel while being versatile, tolerant, and dependable while minimizing the adhesion confusion. In this CE webinar, we will look at current state-of-the-art bonding systems and explore the role of the universal adhesive.

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Jump In...The Water's Clean Presenter: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/21/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Providing clean, safe dental water is critical to implementing and maintaining effective infection control protocols. Challenges of basic equipment design and tubing contribute to the development of biofilm in dental unit waterlines. This CE webinar will include compliance with current guidelines related to microbiological water standards and protocol recommendations for best treatment of DUWL protocols to ensure patient and clinician safety.

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Seeing is Believing - Improved Diagnostic Capabilities for Ideal Clinical Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/20/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The old saying a picture is worth a thousand words holds true today in digital Dentistry. Whether we are discussing digital radiography, caries detection or intra oral cameras, digital technology remains abound in the operatory. During this CE webinar we will discuss state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities and tie them into patient care, with overall goal being a high level of care.

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New Patients - What Keeps Them Coming Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 10/14/15     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/14/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you found yourself wondering where have all the new patients gone? Have you noticed a change, and it’s killing your bottom-line? The trend is particularly troubling considering that the economy has been steadily improving. So if you can’t blame the economy, what is it? Someone or something is cutting new patients out of your practice. In this CE webinar, learn what keeps new patients interested, scheduling and staying.

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