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Today's Webinar Warming Trends: Injecting Innovation into Dental Composites
Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Thu  4/18/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  4/18/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Most dentists still think of composite as filling material that should be packed into boxy preps, cured in layers and used at room temperature. Today there is scientific evidence that is the wrong way to use composite. Injection molding techniques that can wrap around the preparations are possible by using heated multi-viscosity resins. You will discover the benefits and available options for various warming techniques.
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Simple Strategies that Make the Most Common Dental Procedures Easier
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Tue  4/23/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  4/23/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Scanners, scopes, printers, and CBCTs are all great, but do they really make life easier when a patient can barely open, decay is subgingival and difficult to access, blood and spit are everywhere, and you are already running behind? In this informative and entertaining one hour CE webinar, Dr. Gupta will demonstrate simple, cost-effective, and highly accessible strategies to make these situations easier and more predictable. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Predictable and Pretty Posterior Composite Pearls to Increase Success
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Wed  4/24/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  4/24/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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This CE webinar will walk you through composites from beginning to end. We will discuss the science behind bonding, how to decrease sensitivity, and share some ways to make class twos look like classy tooths. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Dominate Posterior Composites by Leveraging Material Advancements
Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Wed  5/8/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  5/8/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Delivering optimal posterior composites often pose pain points for even the most technically skilled practitioner. Challenges with isolation, placement and layering, predictable curing, contour and contacts, and final finish/polish and esthetics, sometimes lead to underwhelming outcomes. This CE webinar is designed to provide updates on materials and techniques, which when integrated, can resolve many of the pain points facing doctors, and lead to better outcomes, happier patients, and greater satisfaction in practice. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Medically Driven Dentistry: Combating Acidic Saliva with the Proper Choice of Dental Materials
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Tue  5/14/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  5/14/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Uncontrolled salivary acids can wreak havoc on the oral cavity. With so many contributing factors diagnosis and treatments choices still remain the key. In this CE webinar, join us as we delineate a clear roadmap which will lead to optimal treatment. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Assessment is the Key to Building Your Periodontal Toolbox
Presenter: Kerry Lepicek, RDH
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Tue  5/21/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  5/21/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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How many times have you started to clean your patients’ teeth and discovered severe bleeding, heavy biofilm, or worse recurrent decay? Using the assessment phase as a guide will enable us to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, select interventions, and evaluate our progress. In this CE webinar, we will discuss the benefits of completing the assessment phase of ADPIE. We will emphasize the critical role a complete medical history, periodontal exam, radiographs, and biofilm assessment play in your patients' oral health. As dental hygienists, we have the power to motivate, enhance and elevate our patient care and it all starts with a complete assessment! ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Caries Management : What CDT Procedure Code Goes with Which Product?
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Wed  6/12/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  6/12/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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During the past 5 years, there has been a significant increase in procedure codes specific to preventive products used and recommended by hygienists and dentists. This CE webinar will provide the latest code nomenclatures and descriptors for products used for caries management including the newly adopted D2991. This will include the “why behind the what” when selecting the most appropriate product for patients. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Implementing 3D into Clinical Workflows
Presenter: Dr. John Flucke
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Tue  6/18/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  6/18/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Dentistry is a constantly evolving profession and some of the greatest changes in the past decade have come from evolutions in 3D technology. We live in a 3D world and being able to have valuable clinical data in 3D can allow us to do incredible things. We now have the clinical ability to scan, design, mill, and print in ways to allow, for the first time, truly digital workflows. There are many benefits to implementing 3D workflows into your practice. Efficiency, accuracy, and outcomes all improve when a practice moves from analog to digital. In this CE webinar, learn how implementing these technologies into your practice can decrease stress and allow you to provide incredible clinical outcomes to your patients. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Beyond Basics: A Whole Team Preventative Approach
Presenter: LD Coaching
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Wed  7/10/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  7/10/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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This CE webinar is designed to empower dental professionals to raise their standards of care by emphasizing preventative dentistry. Discover effective patient and inter-office communication and a mindset shift from traditional to modern models. Explore innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and advanced techniques to provide a higher level of patient-centered care through an understanding of the 5 Pillars of Prevention. Gain comprehensive knowledge to elevate their role in promoting lasting oral health and enhance the patient experience. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )


Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: Unlocking the Power of Nano-ORMOCER
Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Thu  7/25/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu  7/25/24    11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
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Nano-ORMOCER technology is an all-ceramic direct restorative material that helps simplify your restorative needs while saving you time and money. This one size fits many restorative material will simplify your direct composite procedures.
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On-Demand CE Webinars 
 






Instrumental Insight: Mastering Techniques to Mitigate the Damage
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 4/11/24
Expiration Date: 4/11/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







The Value of Being Seen: Elevating Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presenter: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 3/27/24
Expiration Date: 3/27/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







Beauty and Brawn: Today’s Direct Adhesive Dentistry is Stronger and Better
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 3/5/24
Expiration Date: 3/5/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







2024 is the Year for 3D Printing: Convenience for your Patients, Profitability for Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 2/16/24
Expiration Date: 2/16/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







Management in Snoring Patients
Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 2/7/24
Expiration Date: 2/7/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







Turn Up The Heat: Composite Warming Techniques and Implementation
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 1/25/24
Expiration Date: 1/25/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







“Breaking the Dental Code Ceiling” 2024 Edition
Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 1/17/24
Expiration Date: 1/17/27
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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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.







Managing Anxiety Within Ourselves and Our Patients
Presenter: Ryan Rutar
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 12/8/23
Expiration Date: 12/8/26
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million Americas every year. The dental office is no exception to experiencing anxiety in themselves and in their patients. By empowering dental professionals on their specific contributions, they can make in the clinical practice, they can help support the many patients into accepting dental treatment without letting disease take over. It is more important than ever, with patients avoiding dental care, to develop dental professionals that know how to deal with the hidden anxiety disorders that face our practice every day.







Wellness Dentistry - The Future of Dentistry is Here
Presenter: Dr. Katie To
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 12/7/23
Expiration Date: 12/7/26
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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More than ever, the connection between the mouth and the body has become more widely known and patients are seeking dentists that are practicing wellness dentistry. Wellness dentists can help their patients achieve not just a confident smile but also better health and higher quality of life.







Flow Into Anterior Injectable Composites
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse
CE Supporter: VOCO America
Release Date: 11/16/23
Expiration Date: 11/16/26
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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In this CE webinar you will learn an overall workflow for composite injection molded veneers. You will learn how to assess and plan your smile design, communicate with your lab, and visually see the technique used to provide this service to your patients.


Dental Podcast Episodes 
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Episode 551: It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon Release Date: 4/1/24

Episode 547: Get Rid of Those Pesky Voids in Your Composites
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 3/19/24

Episode 514: See Clearly: Soft Tissue Retraction Options
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 11/14/23

Episode 504: Managing and Treating Patients with Meth Mouth
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. Release Date: 10/2/23

Episode 503: Prevention is Profitable
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS Release Date: 9/28/23

Episode 497: Geriatric Dentistry: Are You Prepared to Treat the Influx of Aging Patients?
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Terry Grant Release Date: 9/6/23

Episode 476: Caries and Nutrition: Chairside Conversations
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc Release Date: 5/24/23

Episode 475: Streamlining the Everyday Dentistry to Make Way for Success Every Day
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin Release Date: 5/22/23

Episode 474: Tooth Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Adhesive Bridges
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz Release Date: 5/16/23

Episode 469: Biocompatible Materials in Wellness Dentistry
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Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Presenter: Dr. Katie To Release Date: 4/24/23

Product Training 
 

Meron Plus QM
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 1/28/19
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Meron Plus QM is an automix resin modified glass ionomer cement. You can use it with confidence for the cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges; for high-strength all-ceramic crowns and bridges, such as those that are zirconium dioxide-based; for high-strength all-ceramic inlays; and for metal, ceramic and fiber-reinforced posts.


Grandio blocs
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 3/19/18
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VOCO is now pleased to bring you Grandio blocs, highly-filled Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM blocks. Grandio blocs combine high strength and optimal tooth-like physical properties with ease of use, to enable you to provide enhanced performance and true one appointment dentistry.


Ionolux®: VOCO’s State-of-Art Glass Ionomer
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 2/14/17
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With Ionolux light-cured, resin-modified glass ionomer restorative you get composite-like handling and esthetics that save you time, simplify the procedure and produce the beautiful, long-lasting results that you’ve come to expect from VOCO.


Admira Fusion
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 12/28/15
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As the world’s first purely ceramic-based direct universal restorative material, VOCO's Admira Fusion creates a new material class in dentistry. Watch this class and learn all about this exciting new restorative material.


Remin Pro for Whitening Sensitivities
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 5/1/15
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Indicated for use after whitening, professional cleaning, and the prevention and control of hypersensitivity, Remin Pro® combines three components —hydroxyapatite, fluoride and xylitol—that have been clinically proven to deliver effective protection against demineralization and erosion. Shannon Pace Brinker (CDA, CDD) shows a clinical video demonstrating the use of Remin Pro for whitening sensitivites.


Remin Pro for Whitening Sensitivities
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 4/1/15
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Indicated for use after whitening, professional cleaning, and the prevention and control of hypersensitivity, Remin Pro® combines three components —hydroxyapatite, fluoride and xylitol—that have been clinically proven to deliver effective protection against demineralization and erosion. Shannon Pace Brinker (CDA, CDD) shows a clinical video demonstrating the use of Remin Pro for whitening sensitivites.


Futurabond U from VOCO
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 12/4/13
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VOCO, a worldwide leader in innovative dental products, introduces new Futurabond U, a nano-reinforced, dual-cured, one-step, universal adhesive that comes in a patented single-dose delivery system.


Structur 3
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 3/7/13
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With new Structur 3 Temporary Crown and Bridge Material, fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges just got faster and better!


GrandTEC®: Resin-impregnated glass fiber strand
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 7/17/12
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VOCO is proud to introduce GrandTEC®, a state-of-the-art resin-impregnated glass fiber strand designed specifically for clinical situations that demand the highest levels of stability and adhesive strength.


Quick Up from VOCO
Sponsor: VOCO America
Released: 11/15/11
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Quick Up is an innovative and complete system that provides you with all the materials you need to quickly, easily and effectively attach corresponding attachments to an acrylic-based denture with the new Quick Up technique.


Clinical Tips 
 

Dr. Simos on Bifix QM (02:42)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos
Released: 12/31/18
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Dr. Sam Simos talks about prep tapers and using Bifix® QM on retentive and non-retentive crowns.


Dr. Lipscomb on Structur 3 and Bifix Temp (02:47)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr.
Released: 11/16/18
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Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr. goes over a temporary restoration case using Structur 3 and Bifix® Temp.


Dr. Morin on Grandio blocs and Bifix QM (06:57)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Mark Morin
Released: 11/16/18
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Dr. Mark Morin talks about the bonding steps in CAD/CAM restorations using Grandio® blocs and Bifix® QM.


Dr. Curatola on Admira Fusion Flow (03:16)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Gerald Curatola
Released: 11/6/18
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Dr. Gerald Curatola goes over the benefits and indications of Admira Fusion Flow with ORMOCER technology.


Dr. Geissberger on Grandio Seal & Profluorid L (03:07)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger
Released: 11/6/18
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Dr. Marc Geissberger discusses using Grandio® Seal and Profluorid L to strengthen tooth structure.


Dr. Hakim on Futurabond U - Benefits (02:15)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim
Released: 4/3/18
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Dr. Foroud Hakim discusses the various benefits of Futurabond® U.
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Dr. Malone on GrandioSO Heavy Flow (03:23)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Mike Malone
Released: 3/16/18
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Dr. Mike Malone goes over the 5 keys for successful bonding and using Grandio®SO Heavy Flow for successful restorations.


Dr. Simos on V-Posil Heavy Soft Fast and X-Light Fast (03:10)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos
Released: 3/16/18
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Dr. Sam Simos demonstrates impression taking using V-Posil Heavy Soft Fast and X-Light Fast.


Dr. Kaminer on Futurabond U and GrandTEC (03:02)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer
Released: 2/14/18
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Dr. Ron Kaminer discusses the features, benefits and uses of both Futurabond® U and GrandTEC®.


Dr. Kaminer on GrandioSO Heavy Flow and Admira Fusion (04:25)
Sponsor: VOCO America
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer
Released: 2/14/18
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Dr. Ron Kaminer goes over the features, benefits and uses of Grandio®SO Heavy Flow and Admira Fusion.


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