Online Dental CE

Orthodontic Finishing and Arch Coordination with the MBT™ Versatile+ Appliance System Presenter: Dr. John McDonald CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 11/8/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Finishing and arch coordination at the end of treatment can often prove to be the most difficult, time consuming and frustrating aspects of a case. The brackets, wires, and arch forms of the MBT™ Versatile+ Appliance System were specifically designed to make finishing and arch coordination as straightforward as possible. It this CE webinar, Dr. John McDonald discusses common problems with proper finishing of a case and shows, with a variety of case examples, how the MBT System of brackets, wires and mechanics can solve these issues. Dr. McDonald shares how using these concepts and techniques has improved not just difficult cases, but all of his cases.

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Modern Management of Dental Traumatology Presenter: Dr. Mike Horrocks CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/7/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The management of dental trauma will be evaluated and techniques to manage incomplete root formation will be discussed. Internal and external resorption will be also reviewed and its relationship to trauma will be highlighted.

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Innovations in Endodontic Obturation Presenter: Dr. Gary Glassman CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 11/5/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/5/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on evidence based research on sealing the root canal system with respect to obturation in three dimensions and restoration of the endodontically treated tooth. Focus will be on the Continuous Wave of Condensation.

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Mastering Direct Placement Restorative Materials Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/5/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 11/5/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today’s direct restorative materials have vastly improved physical properties and uses that can significantly improve the restorations we place today. They also enable us to perform more minimally invasive procedures since following the “rules” set up by G.V. Black for cavity preparation are not readily needed when using today’s high tech direct placement materials. However, we must still fully understand the benefits and drawbacks of even these superior materials: where they are called for, what they can do to benefit the restorative process and where they can fail.

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Fluoride Varnish: Improving Patient Satisfaction and Office Production Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/29/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/29/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the what, why and how of fluoride varnish: • What is fluoride varnish? • Why should I use fluoride varnish? • How do I incorporate it into my practice?

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Pediatric Pulp Therapy - Confusion Clarified Presenter: Dr. Alan Milnes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 10/28/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will cover a topic which often confronts family dentists but which was probably not taught well, or at all, in dental school - pediatric pulp therapy. Dr. Milnes will discuss, with the aid of evidence-based practice guidelines, the basics of pediatric pulp therapy, tried and true methods to aid the dentist in making an accurate diagnosis for a child with tooth pain. As well, he will discuss the management of pediatric pulp pathoses taking into consideration important criteria such as age, behaviour, dental development and the strategic importance (or lack thereof) of certain primary teeth and, last but not least, the materials available today- both old and new - for treating pediatric pulp tissues.

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Soft Denture Relining: the Stuff You Never Learned in School Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 10/28/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/28/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Would you like to make excellent dentures and have satisfied patients every time? You’ll be amazed at how easy denture fabrication can be by simply following the steps laid out in this program. This CE webinar will help you attain predictable, successful results with your denture cases, satisfying your team and patients!!! Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned vet...don't miss this CE webinar!

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Case Management Principles for Passive Self Ligation Presenter: Dr. Tom Barron CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/25/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/25/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Barron will tie in the wire sequencing and interarch elastic protocols presented in the Sep 27 and Oct 11 webinars. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will: 1. Learn how to employ interarch elastics and wire sequencing for case success. 2. Become familiar with managing cases from bonding to retention. 3. Learn how to read and react to patient’s biological response to treatment from start to finish

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Increase Patient Compliance by Showing Patients What They Can't See Presenter: Colleen Rutledge, RDH CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 10/23/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/23/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one hour webinar highlights new imaging devices and intraoral cameras and their roles during routine hygiene appointments and periodontal therapy procedures. Examples of new technology will be featured using ‘before and after’ photos of dental caries as well inflammation in non-surgical periodontal therapy cases. Your dental office will want to implement this technology right away as it not only enhances patient compliance, but catapults hygiene and restorative production!

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Extreme Resin Makeovers: Treating Incisal Attrition and Vertical Collapse with Direct Resin for Reduced Dental Budgets Presenter: Dr. Peter Walford CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/22/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the correct resins and a knowledgeable, simplified prosthodontic approach, selected Attrition/Erosion cases can be reliably restored using direct resin. This webinar will illustrate case management, use of stents and diagnostic devices, specialized matrixes, a systematic composite protocol, and accelerated placement techniques to obtain a controlled result quickly and cost-effectively. Techniques learned can be incorporated into simpler cases in daily practice, building new revenue streams.

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Immediate Dentin Sealing: The Most Important Advancement in Adhesion Dentistry Presenter: Dr. David Alleman CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 10/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will present the clinical techniques, materials and the published, scientific, literature on Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS). The combination of this technique with a gold standard bonding system will maintain the seal on dentin, prevent secondary caries, eliminate post-operative pain and preserve pulp vitality.

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Different Techniques for Fabricating Aesthetic Provisionals and Intra-oral Mock-ups Presenter: Dr. Thomas Dudney CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 10/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the different methods for fabricating provisional restorations both with and without a diagnostic wax-up. Additionally the benefits of intra-oral mock-ups utilizing either a direct or indirect technique will be discussed. The benefits of provisionals and intra-oral mock-ups as a communication tool for the patient and the dental laboratory will illustrated with clinical cases.

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APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive: The Game-Changer In Orthodontic Bonding Presenter: Dr. Mohammad Razavi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 10/18/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/18/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Once again, 3M Innovation delivers a game-changer in orthodontic bonding – with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive. Since the launch of this new addition to the 3M Unitek APC Adhesive family, Dr. Moe Razavi's bonding protocol has been transformed. In this webinar, Dr. Razavi reviews the science behind this revolutionary bonding technology and shares how he utilized this new tool to propel his practice to the next level, both in terms of practice efficiency, and more importantly, in terms of improved patient experience.

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The Dual Digital Approach to Radiography Presenter: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 10/15/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/15/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will: 1. Understand the advantages of digital radiography over film radiography 2. Understand the differences between digital direct sensors and digital flexible phosphor sensors 3. Understand the advantages of using both direct sensors and flexible phosphor sensors in the same practice 4. Understand how a "dual digital" approach can enhance patient care and practice profitability 5. Understand the newest digital options available

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Efficient and Effective Instrument Processing for Dental Teams Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 10/14/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/14/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss one of the most critical steps in instrument processing – instrument cleaning. It is well-documented in the research that instrument sterilization is not effective if the instruments are not clean and free of debris. Learn about the latest developments in cleaning solutions and techniques, compare the efficiency and effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaners vs. instrument washers and other techniques to enhance instrument processing and safety.

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Options for Mandibular Anesthesia Presenter: Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 10/10/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/10/28 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 pulpal anesthesia in the mandible? This CE webinar will review the specific techniques, from simple infiltrations through Inferior Alveolar, Gow-Gates, and Vazirani-Akinosi blocks, and discuss their success rates and recommendations for selection of anesthetic agents based upon the currently available evidence.

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Practicing Dentistry Smarter: Hints from the Trenches Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 10/8/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 10/8/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are some hidden practical “pearls” that we all have that makes our day-to-day practice easier. Dr. Comisi believes these pearls need to be shared so that we all can be more effective in the care of our patients, and make our days a bit easier to get through.

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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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