Online Dental CE

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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Putting the WOW back in the Posterior Composite Presenter: Dr. John Gammichia CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 5/22/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

For those wondering- what ever happened to the plain ol posterior composite-where did it go? For the last ten years it has been lapped by all the en vogue dentistry such as: all ceramic crowns, CAD-CAM, digital impressions, going paperless. In this webinar, the WOW will be brought back to the simple filling!

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Take it Outside - Indirect Restorative Techniques without the High Cost of Technology Presenter: Dr. Mark Malterud CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/22/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/22/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Participants will be presented alternatives to lab or CAD/CAM restorations for the fabrication of inlays onlays, crowns in a single appointment. As an addition, some unique problem solving situations will be shown in the clinical setting.

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Posterior Composites Simplified Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Posterior composite restorations remain the lifeblood of general dentistry. Creating quality, esthetic posterior restorations every time is important to the patient as well as the practitioner. In this webinar, Dr. Gillespie will review adhesive protocols that will help eliminate post-operative sensitivity and increase bond strengths. Dr. Gillespie will also highlight the latest advancements in composite resins regarding shrinkage and esthetics with one shade placement.

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Streamlining Prosthetic Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 5/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this program we will simplify everyday procedures leading to maximum productivity. The following will be covered during the course of this webinar: Emax, Zirconia: When, Where and How? Predictable impressions every time. The diode laser: necessary or nice toy? Demystifying cementations: which cement is best for what?

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Building Up Teeth with Fiber Posts - Appearance and Strength Presenter: Dr. James Braun CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 5/15/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/15/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review the physical characteristics of fiber posts and the bonding potential with specific adhesive resin cements. Not only are we able to create very esthetic post/cores on endodontic teeth, which will also impart a much stronger structure. All clinical steps and cases will be presented as they relate to all ceramic crowns.

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Prevention of Repetitive Strain Injuries in the Dental Profession Presenter: Mary Somers, MCSP CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/9/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 5/9/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar focusses on the prevention of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) in the dental profession. Being a very common problem in dental professionals, especially amongst dental hygienists, there are ergonomic considerations for periodontal instrumentation in order to prevent RSIs. Instruments for periodontal instrumentation can also have an effect on developing or prevention of these injuries.

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Composite Placement Using Stratification and Bulk Fill Techniques Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/17/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 4/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss the different direct composite based techniques with various types of materials currently available. The advancement in composite materials has allowed dentists to have a myriad of ways in which to restore a direct posterior composite restoration. In fact, there is now an additional product category that can allow for more expeditious fillings to be performed using Bulk Fill materials. The ability to restore a tooth using various layers of same or different materials has evolved over the years with enhanced technologies and material improvements.

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Capitalizing on the Research and Development Behind Materials that Re-create Natural Esthetics Presenter: Dr. Ryan Schwendiman CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 3/27/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/27/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Participants of the CE webinar will learn material science as it relates to bonding agents and composite restorations. This webinar will allow the participants to visualize the research and development that helped create products that are easy to use, handle superbly, and create beautiful life-like restorations.

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The Use of a VPES Material as an Aid for Placement and Follow-up of Custom Prostheses Presenter: Dr. Bob Blitzer CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/20/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will cover elastomeric materials based on Vinyl Polyether Siloxane. The unique properties of these materials allow for expanded use for fixed and removeable prostheses, occlusal registration, as well as tracking tissue changes at recall visits. Learn about how these materials make it easy to read and mark inside crowns that have metal substrate as well as all-ceramic crowns.

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Immediate Placement and Provisionalization of Implants in the Esthetic Zone Presenter: Dr. Robert Margeas CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 3/20/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/20/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will teach you how to provisionalize immediately following implant placement. Screw retained and cement retained restorations will be shown step by step for maximum learning.

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Composites and Glass Ionomers - A Restorative Option Presenter: Dr. Rob Ritter CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/19/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/19/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Throughout the world , using glass ionomers has been effective in reducing post operative sensitivity and stimulating reparative dentin. Using the latest in composite technology, and in combination with the latest adhesives, we are now able to effectively repair teeth and restore them to a functional and esthetic conclusion that is satisfactory to both patients and dentists alike. Multiple examples of materials used in real world situations will be covered thru a step-by-step and systematic approach.

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Cementation & Bonding for A Fast Paced World: Simple and Predictable Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/6/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 3/6/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar Dr. Halabo will show evidence based data, case presentations and simple methods of treating most cementation procedures. Make your cementation process simple and predictable and enjoy great outcomes!

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Tooth Whitening - Evidence Based Facts Presenter: Dr. Linda Greenwall CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/21/13     Reviewed: 2025 Expiration Date: 2/21/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will discuss the new changes in legislation and how these directly affect your practice . New techniques and treatments will be discussed as well as the evidence behind these type of treatments.

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