Online Dental CE

The All-In-One Concept - One Stage Implant Placement and Immediate Temporization Presenter: Dr. Lon McRae CE Supporter: Biotech Dental Release Date: 4/17/23 Expiration Date: 4/17/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The majority of implants placed today are done in a 3 stage process from extraction to final seating of the restoration taking 8 months to a year. This CE webinar will focus on a new concept allowing the practitioner to plan and have everything available to be All-In-One with everything needed to extract a tooth, place an immediate implant and possibly place a final abutment with custom loaded temporary in one appointment. We will focus on the scientific concepts and preplanning to make this happen.

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Questions You Hate, Answers You’ll Love: A Guide for Dealing with Difficult Patients Part 1 Presenter: Dr. Mark E. Hyman CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare Release Date: 4/11/23 Expiration Date: 4/11/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

“OH NO! Not that one again!” After all your training, and years of hard work and tremendous sacrifice, don’t you just hate it when you get those heart wrenching questions and resistance to case acceptance over and over again? Your team and you work so hard, and care so deeply, so why is it that often our patients don’t ask for optimal care and enthusiastically accept our treatment plans?

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Do You Hear Your Patient’s Tooth Saying, “Save Me!" Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/10/23 Expiration Date: 4/10/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

All too often, we are faced with essential decisions regarding how best to restore a root canaled tooth that has lost the majority of its tooth structure. Yes, of course its easy to simply say bye-bye and place an implant but this course is all about extending the life of such teeth for many rainy days. We will dive into when to place a post or maybe two or maybe three and when it’s best just to rebuild with a great core buildup. This CE webinar will take you through the thought process, the research, and the clinical steps to ensure for long term success. If you like to say bye-bye to teeth before their time is up, this course is not for you!

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Problem Driven Material Selection Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 4/6/23 Expiration Date: 4/6/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are so many different direct restoration restorative materials available that it often gets overwhelming as to what one should buy or use. At the same time dentists want simplification in their systems and a good return on their investment of time and materials. This CE webinar will discuss various types of direct restorative materials and how we can simplify our systems and create the best possible outcome for our patients.

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Basics of Emergency Medicine for Dental Facilities Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Don Cohen CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/4/23 Expiration Date: 4/4/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, learn how to prepare a dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them.

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Minimal Intervention Treatments for Maximum Prevention Presenter: Crystal Spring, BS, RDH, LAP CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/29/23 Expiration Date: 3/29/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed to expand your clinical knowledge of innovative products that offer more preventative options. If you’re tired of seeing patients come back with caries (and we all know they’re tired of the pain and inconvenience), learn how to stop the caries cycle using more non-invasive treatments. Glass Ionomer sealants are not just for public health patients. They are not only proven effective, but they can be applied in even the most difficult situations because there are no bonding agents or isolation necessary. You’ll not only be treating vulnerable sites and patients, but the slow release of fluoride will keep protecting them between visits. You’ll learn about products that offer your patients sensitivity relief, greater fluoride protection, and the prevention of white spot lesions.

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Predictable Implant Restoration from Socket Grafting through Implant Planning and Placement Presenter: Dr. Robert Horowitz CE Supporter: Biotech Dental Release Date: 3/28/23 Expiration Date: 3/28/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will take the participants through the steps required to facilitate predictable, profitable implant dentistry. Beginning with a tooth in place, the dentist/dental team must have a vision for maintaining or rebuilding the alveolar structure. Sufficient quantity, quality and location of bone and keratinized tissue are required to optimize function and form around dental implants and their associated restorations. This CE webinar will detail the steps involved in obtaining predictable implant-supported restorations.

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Creating Urgency for Preventive Dental Care Presenter: Catherine Cabanzon, RDH CE Supporter: Centrix Release Date: 3/27/23 Expiration Date: 3/27/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, join me to explore new avenues of preventive care for your patients. Learn why prevention services should not be limited to dental hygiene visits. There are many ways to expand the reach of prevention to your patients within the dental practice. Engaging a team approach to prevention will assist you in building value for preventive care and dentistry. Working together to build a strong preventive program in your practice will not only reward your patients, it provides professional satisfaction and has been known to decrease burnout. Working together we adjust practice treatment protocols to reflect our new knowledge on prevention for all ages.

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Optimizing Your Digital Assets for the Maximum ROI Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare Release Date: 3/23/23 Expiration Date: 3/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Whether you love or hate technology, this webinar is for you! This CE webinar outlines technology trends in dental hygiene, dental technology advancements, empowers the dental team to maximize the current digital technologies used in the practice, gain effective hygiene-doctor handoff skills, and up levels communication strategies to improve case acceptance. You don’t have to be 100% digital to optimize your digital assets and increase case acceptance, this webinar will leave you empowered and ready to digitize your workflow!

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Putting the Right Spin on Your Preps and Restorations Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 3/22/23 Expiration Date: 3/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental burs are used in a broad variety everyday dental procedures. Clinicians demand performance and durability from a bur whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface. Because of this broad scope, appropriate burs must be carefully chosen for the surfaces they affect in order to maximize their benefits while being mindful of inventory and infection control. Discussion will revolve around features of bur performance, intentional bur selection and the impact on patient safety.

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You Should Be Getting More Out of Your Clear Aligner Partner Presenter: Dr. Brian Gray CE Supporter: Candid Release Date: 3/21/23 Expiration Date: 3/21/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar we’ll discuss the challenges that dental professionals face when providing clear aligner treatment, and how to overcome them. The webinar will be led by Dr. Brian Gray, the Chief Dental Officer at Candid, who will share his expertise on the latest advancements in digital dentistry and how they can be utilized to make it easier for practitioners and ultimately improve treatment outcomes for patients. Attendees will learn about new, cutting-edge clear aligner technology and how it addresses the common challenges faced by dental professionals. The webinar aims to empower dental professionals to provide better care for their patients and achieve optimal results with clear aligner treatment.

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Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs Presenter: CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/15/23 Expiration Date: 3/15/26 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This course ‘Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs’ will help CA dentists to understand regulatory responsibilities when prescribing Schedule II opioids in clinical practice - and includes best practices for pain management, regulations for prescribers and dispensers, and dental office procedures for managing vulnerable or substance use disorder patients. This class contains the contextual information to help with an overall understanding of Schedule II opioid drugs. Armed with the clinical tools, recommendations and guidelines included in this class, the overall goal is to help dentists manage their patients’ post-operative dental pain, while effectively managing the inherent risks in opioid prescribing This Viva Learning CE class fulfills the requirements and CA state regulations related to Schedule II Opioid prescribing, and addresses the new 2023 CA requirements.

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Restoring the Intraradicular Space Using an Adhesive Design Concept Presenter: Dr. Douglas Terry CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/15/23 Expiration Date: 3/15/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This one-hour CE webinar provides a detailed and scientific description of the evolution of the post and core system and the significance of the adhesive design concept when restoring the intraradicular post space. A detailed presentation is provided of the various clinical applications and restorative techniques and materials that I use on a daily basis with my patients for restoring the post space.

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End the Silence: The State of Long-Term Care Facilities and Oral Health Care Presenter: Sonya Dunbar, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/14/23 Expiration Date: 3/14/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A Silent Epidemic of oral diseases is afflicting older adults in long-term care facilities, and frail elderly adults suffer in silence from poor and neglected oral care. This CE webinar will discuss the oral health status of the elderly residing in LTCF and the relationship this has with oral and systemic health. Explain how and why oral care is provided to residents on ventilators, feeding tubes, bedbound and comatose. A review will be provided on the relationship between the oral manifestations and oral complications of common systemic diseases, with a strong emphasis on pneumonia. The CE webinar will conclude with an outline of establishing an interdisciplinary oral care program in long-term care facilities.

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The Revolution is Here: How to Make the Leap Into Dental 3D Printing Presenter: Koorosh Aghakhani, CDT CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/10/23 Expiration Date: 3/10/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, you will learn which 3D Printing Machines and resin materials best fit your practice and why! Participants will learn how to compare 3D printing materials with conventional materials and gain a better understanding of the variety of materials available on the market. Additionally, participants will learn many different methods for same day lab services in dental clinics resulting in efficient workflow and exceeded patient expectations.

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Proven Workflow for Try-in and Cementation of Lithium Disilicate Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 3/9/23 Expiration Date: 3/9/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Lithium Disilicate restorations are the most popular esthetic ceramic restorations being placed today. Proper understanding of the materials and techniques used to deliver restorations made from this material can decrease problems and increase longevity for your patients. This CE webinar will discuss time proven techniques and materials that will help improve your clinical outcome, increase your predictability, and create an easy workflow for you and your clinical team to follow every time to reduce the time and stress of your delivery appointments.

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Potential Malignancies in the Oral Cavity: What You Need to Know Presenter: Dr. Ashley Clark CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 3/8/23 Expiration Date: 3/8/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Preventing squamous cell carcinoma should be a goal of all oral health care professionals. This CE webinar will provide the general dentists with information regarding oral potentially malignant disease and oral cancer. Topics discussed in depth will include leukoplakia.

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Advanced Perio Treatment Made Easy and Profitable for the GP and Hygienist Presenter: Hillary Spencer CE Supporter: BenTips USA Release Date: 3/2/23 Expiration Date: 3/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar introduces for the first time, a new, easy and state-of-the-art way for the hygienist, GP and specialists to definitively treat all stages of periodontal and peri-implant disease, including the advanced stages. This new system will allow you to offer a broader range of services to your patients that have not been possible, until now. Highlights include: predictable elimination of periodontal pockets, low office cost, excellent reimbursement for procedures, ease of use, and substantial utilization of the skills of the hygienist (state specific). Example use cases of how you can easily integrate this into your practice will be presented. Most importantly, published, peer-reviewed literature is reviewed in support of these new techniques and protocols with case examples.

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Zirconia vs. Emax - When, Where, How? Presenter: Dr. Alex Vasserman CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 3/1/23 Expiration Date: 3/1/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on when to restore teeth using zirconia restorations and when to restore teeth using lithium disilicate. How we restore teeth in the anterior region of the mouth and the posterior varies greatly. Esthetics, bite-forces, interocclusal space, post operative sensitivity are some of the factors we consider when restoring teeth.

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Zirconia and Cements - Best Practices for Predictable Results Presenter: Dr. Daniel Poticny CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 2/24/23 Expiration Date: 2/24/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

At the conclusion of this CE webinar, you will become familiar with the various zirconia types and how they contribute to esthetics and performance when combined with specific patient needs. You will learn preparation, handling, finishing, and placement with a focus on cementation. Covered and explained will be the implementation of various products and techniques to simplify and improve final outcomes.

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"That's More Than I Was Expecting" - Secrets of Overcoming the Toughest Financial Arrangements Objections Presenter: Steven J. Anderson CE Supporter: Sunbit Release Date: 2/23/23 Expiration Date: 2/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

You hear it every day from patients: "That's too much money." "Let me think about it.","Will my insurance cover all of it?"...and on and on. In this information-packed, entertaining CE webinar, you will learn about: Words you should never use when presenting financial arrangements. The #1 most common financial arrangement mistake that derails acceptance and what you can do about it. Options for patients who “don’t qualify.” How to inject peace-of-mind into the financial arrangements decision. How to remove the biggest hidden obstacle to successful financial arrangements.

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Invisible Anterior Composite Restorations: Esthetics with a Simplified System Presenter: Dr. Ashton Prince CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/22/23 Expiration Date: 2/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Anterior composite procedures are some of the highest anxiety treatments dentists perform. The use of "chameleon" composites is becoming more mainstream for increasing the predictability of these treatments, thus lowering the stressors involved. How do these composites work and what should you consider when selecting these materials? This CE webinar will not only help you understand their capabilities but will discuss what is a "success" and what is a "failure" for the treating dentist, as well as the patient. Become more efficient, be proud of your treatment results, and find joy in conservative and highly esthetic dentistry.

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New Advances in NiTi Instruments for Root Canal Preparation Presenter: Dr. Jenny He CE Supporter: Henry Schein Brands Release Date: 2/21/23 Expiration Date: 2/21/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Endodontics is a rapidly evolving specialty that has seen tremendous advancement in technology and materials in the past decade. Recent developments in file design and material properties have greatly improved the safety and efficiency of root canal preparation. This CE webinar will offer an overview of theses exciting developments in NiTi instruments and guide clinicians in selecting the appropriate instrumentation system and protocol that best suits their needs.

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The Five Dimensions of Tongue Tie Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/16/23 Expiration Date: 2/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A revolution has been occurring and it has some people pretty uncomfortable. In school we learned of ankyloglossia, the pictures showed a tongue that was completely tethered to the floor of the mouth. We were taught that if the patient can talk and eat there's no reason to "clip it." Today we know of new ways to actually measure the mobility of the tongue, when, why, and how to release the tongue and how important orofacial myofunctional therapy is to all of sleep, with or without a functional release.

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How Digital Dentistry Overcomes Everyday Challenges for Every Dentist Presenter: Dr. Hugh Flax CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 2/10/23 Expiration Date: 2/10/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar • Learn a system of building digital technology that gives your business more ROI. • Discover techniques to engage and excite your patients for more case collaboration and acceptance. • Handling challenging dental emergencies with innovation that simplifies and wows your patients.

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Biocompatible Materials in Wellness Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Katie To CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/9/23 Expiration Date: 2/9/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Biocompatible materials are materials that do not cause any adverse effects on a patient's biology when they are used in the mouth. In this CE webinar, Dr. Katie is sharing her knowledge on how to choose the correct biocompatible materials for your patients and elevate your patience with wellness dentistry.

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Everyday Success with Provisionals: Tips for Mastering the Temporization Phase Presenter: Dr. Neville Hatfield CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 2/3/23 Expiration Date: 2/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Neville Hatfield, DMD, will discuss current provisional materials available to practitioners and how unique chemistry in currently available products help with those frustrations inherent during the temporization phase. Pros and cons of products will be discussed and his recommendations will be discussed.

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Simplifying Concepts for Veneer Treatment and Cementation Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 2/1/23 Expiration Date: 2/1/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Cosmetic dentistry can often be challenging if you don’t have good systems to achieve a successful outcome. This CE webinar will shed some light on how you can become more confident and comfortable in providing cosmetic veneer procedures to your patients by implementing these systems.

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Using Glass Ionomer Materials to Their Fullest Potential in Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Poonam Jain CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/27/23 Expiration Date: 1/27/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Glass ionomer materials are the only materials in wide use that bond chemically to tooth structure, release fluoride and have similar coefficient of thermal expansion as enamel and dentin. This CE webinar will focus on the expanded use of glass ionomer materials that are now available and have the potential to change the way direct restorative dentistry is practiced. Glass ionomers have long been considered materials suitable for use as liners, bases, restorative materials for pediatric and geriatric use, root caries and interim restorative materials for permanent adult teeth. Evidence on long-term success rate of glass ionomer materials as direct restorative materials on adult permanent teeth will be presented and discussed. Clinical cases demonstrating use of these materials will be presented as well.

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