Online Dental CE

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Practice Design of the Future: Safety, Ergonomics, and Workflow Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Jeff Carter and Pat Carter CE Supporter: Midmark Dental Tue  9/22/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  9/22/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The common goals of designing or remodeling your office to reflect your brand, deliver a better patient experience, and improve efficiencies haven’t changed. How you approach design has. Patients are now asking about safety – are you telling them or showing them your measures? And, you have an obligation to keep a safe work environment for your team. Now more than ever that includes designing for proper ergonomics to protect your health and theirs. How do you solve for all this? In this CE webinar, join Jeff Carter, DDS and Pat Carter, IIDA of Practice Design Group as they demonstrate how a focus on safety in design can help you differentiate your practice. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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This Week

Hey Doc, the Tooth You Restored Hurts Now! How to Avoid Post-Op Sensitivity Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Rolando Nunez CE Supporter: Bisco Wed  9/23/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  9/23/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Everyday dentistry requires bonding. From direct composite restorations to indirect veneers, bonding plays an important role in every clinical practice. Many dentists report that their patients are still experiencing post-operative sensitivity after treatment. Sensitivity can be contributed to the bonding technique and/or the proper treatment of the dentin surface. This CE webinar will cover possible causes for post-operative sensitivity and how to prevent it from happening.
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Retain It: Solutions for Achieving Surgical & Restorative Success in the Edentulous Mandible Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Matthew Hallas CE Supporter: Sterngold Tue  9/29/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  9/29/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

This CE webinar will combine multiple surgical and prosthodontic procedures to help enhance the participant's knowledge in both the surgical and restorative aspects of implant overdenture therapy. The Retain It webinar series will focus on evaluation, classification, and treatment guidelines specific to a mandibular implant overdenture. This CE webinar will include diagnosis and treatment planning with a focus on dental implant and restorative attachment design, selection, and application. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Minimally Invasive Crestal Sinus Augmentation: Evolving Concepts & Techniques Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Michael Pikos CE Supporter: Cellerant Wed  9/30/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  9/30/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Sinus augmentation is a highly viable technique to expand bone volume in the posterior maxilla and thereby expand the pool of patients that can benefit from dental implant therapy. The crestal approach to sinus augmentation has evolved over the years with the introduction of new instruments, novel bone grafting products, and specialized delivery systems to enhance the simplicity and predictability of the crestal technique. In this CE webinar, we are going to discuss various contemporary techniques for crestal sinus augmentation to include delivery of the bone graft via a unique unidose cartridge/gun system.
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Delivering Successful Anesthetic: Beyond What You Learned in Dental School! Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Septodont Thu  10/1/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  10/1/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Dental anesthetics and pain management are routine in every dental practice. However, delivering an effective and painless injection can some times be challenging, stressful, along with schedule changing. This CE webinar will review current anesthetic agents and offer common sense approaches to easily administering dental anesthetics for a successful outcome. Go beyond what you learned in school! ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Cutting Overhead Costs Reserve Seat Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Wed  10/7/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Wed  10/7/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

High overhead costs can really hold a practice back. Instead of focusing on growing your practice, you struggle to make ends meet each month. It’s frustrating and stressful. Learn how to determine the source of your overhead woes so you can finally meet your full potential.

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Setting Up the Ideal Whitening Practice Reserve Seat Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare Tue  10/13/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  10/13/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The CE webinar will include an opportunity for the participant to assess their present whitening program and ensure best practices are being represented. The support of strong evidence-based science will be highlighted to provide the dental professional with a solid conviction to guide their decision-making in implementing best whitening practices. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Hygiene to Restorative - How to Plan for Success Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Arthur Tomaro CE Supporter: VOCO America Thu  10/15/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Thu  10/15/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

The success of your treatment is based upon Diagnosis, Procedures, and Materials. With so many choices of materials, the goal is to simplify techniques and materials with an increase in efficiency. In this CE webinar, learn why varnish is a must in today's hygiene protocol and the process of preparation to the placement of both direct and Zirconium restorations. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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The 411 on Cotton Mouth: What is Xerostomia and How to Manage It Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi CE Supporter: Sunstar Mon  10/19/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Mon  10/19/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

This CE webinar will introduce the clinician to the causes of xerostomia and how to diagnose salivary gland hypofunction as well as how to conduct a salivary flow measurement exam. It will review the differences between hyposalivation and xerostomia and management considerations. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Getting that Hot Tooth Numb Reserve Seat Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich CE Supporter: Pierrel Pharma Tue  10/20/20    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT Tue  10/20/20    11:00 PM UTC CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU top

Typically local anesthetics work effectively and allow the dentist to provide "pain free" care. However, teeth that are infected are often difficult to get a profound local anesthetic effect frustrating the dentist and of course the patient. This CE webinar will review the issues associated with the causes of local anesthetic failures with a focus on infected or "hot" teeth so that extractions or endodontic treatment can be comfortably performed. ( full description, bio and commercial disclosure )

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Dental Cementology: The Key to Longevity in Indirect Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/17/20 Expiration Date: 9/17/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Success lies not only in the ability to diagnose, choose the appropriate indirect material, and treat accordingly, it also lies in the ability to bring it all together. With the right material selection you will be able to provide long-lasting restorations with minimal or no sensitivity! By the end of this CE webinar, you will be well informed of what’s available and how to use it to achieve clinical success.

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Delivering Simple, Cost-Effective Implant Treatment to Fully Edentulous Patients Presenter: Dr. Ara Nazarian CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 9/16/20 Expiration Date: 9/16/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn the techniques that will help patients with terminal dentitions and watch your practice achieve immediate growth. Participants will learn how Dr. Nazarian extracts, levels bone, grafts and places dental implants for overdenture treatment. During this CE webinar, you will see case examples taking patients from point A-Z.

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Hybrid Indirect Blocks: CAD/CAM Materials That Mill Fast, Look Great & Fit Exceptionally Well! Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/11/20 Expiration Date: 9/11/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review hybrid indirect blocks and their use in the dental CAD/CAM arena. These materials continue to impress with their ability to allow dentist to perform beautiful restorations with speed, accuracy and efficiency. Longevity of these hybrid blocks will also be discussed. The attendees will also learn about cementation of these lab-quality materials for excellent long-term results.

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Biofilm-Focused Care Protocols for Teeth, Implants, and Restorations Presenter: Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Ivoclar Vivadent Release Date: 9/9/20 Expiration Date: 9/9/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Protecting our patients’ health, dentition, and restorations by addressing biofilm and non-biofilm induced inflammation is key. This CE webinar will provide you with the latest hygiene protocols, technology, and products to meet this challenge. Gather effective in-office maintenance and home-care protocols to take your practice into biofilm-focused care.

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Considerations When Expanding Your Practice Through the Use of Orthodontic Aligners Presenter: Dr. Jorge Perez CE Supporter: Six Month Smiles Release Date: 8/27/20 Expiration Date: 8/27/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we will discuss the benefits of expanding your practice through the use of orthodontic aligners and considerations when selecting a company. We will discuss the importance of accurate and predictable treatment planning, quality materials, and clinical support available to you. We will also cover components such as marketing, lead generation, and continue education to help you select the best aligner company to treat your patients and grow your practice.

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Protocols for the Modern Dental Team - A Team Approach to Navigating the Prosthodontics Restorative Landscape Presenter: Dr. Chad Perry and Joshua Polansky CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/27/20 Expiration Date: 8/27/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Modern dentistry is changing at a rapid pace. CAD/CAM new techniques, and materials are evolving almost daily. It is crucial to adapt to the times, however, it is of utmost importance to have a foundation in prosthodontic protocols in order to succeed. These foundations will help the dental team adapt to the times in a more productive and predictable fashion. This CE webinar will discuss updated techniques from full mouth rehabilitations using CAD/CAM, photo protocols with shade matching, to alternative restorative techniques such as non-invasive veneers. The focus of the CE webinar is to show how the dental technician and dentist involve each other throughout the entire treatment process in order to achieve predictable success for the patients.

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Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 8/20/20 Expiration Date: 8/20/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Caries management strategies are evolving and moving away from the typical treatment of “drilling and filling”. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was introduced to the US market in 2015. This CE webinar will define and explain the technique called Silver Modified Atraumatic Technique (SMART) in which SDF is applied and immediately restored or sealed with different dental materials. The CE webinar will cover the main physical properties and advantages of the available dental materials and the role with the SMART technique. Clinical cases will be use to illustrate the technique.

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Early Detection of Neoplastic Lesions Saves Lives Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi CE Supporter: Pierrel Pharma Release Date: 8/18/20 Expiration Date: 8/18/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As the rates of oral cancer continue to increase, conducting a comprehensive head and neck evaluation becomes more important than ever before. Unfortunately, although head and neck evaluations are simple and quick, dentists often neglect to perform them. As healthcare professionals who see patients twice a year, dentists are vital in diagnosing head and neck pathology. This CE webinar will review the signs, symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer, as well as review how to perform a comprehensive head and neck examination. The target audience of this webinar includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, residents, and students.

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Direct Composite Veneers with Ultimate Esthetics Presenter: Dr. Robert Margeas CE Supporter: Clinician's Choice Release Date: 8/17/20 Expiration Date: 8/17/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The placement of a direct composite veneer allows the clinician to control the tooth chroma and value chairside and is an affordable alternative to porcelain. Dr. Margeas will review clinical cases then perform a live demonstration, step by step, showing critical placement, contouring and layering techniques followed by an easy polishing protocol to rival porcelain. Questions from viewers will be answered during this free live CE webinar.

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Introduction to Thermally Assisted Composites Using Injection Molding Techniques Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/13/20 Expiration Date: 8/13/23 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, the participant will • Learn the basics of injection molding and thermally liquefied composite • Discover the keys to ideal, overhang free margins and a mirror finish with flowable and paste composites • Learn the difference between intentional and unintentional excess • Understand “Why” thermally assisted composites are needed in a post - Covid 19 dental practice

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Episode: A "Game Changer" for General, Pediatric & Geriatric Dentists: Bioactive Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite View All Episodes from: Shofu Dental Podcast Series

Series: Shofu Dental CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis Release Date: 9/21/20

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Episode: Perfect Pictures Every Time: Dental Photography Made Easy! View All Episodes from: Shofu Dental Podcast Series

Series: Shofu Dental CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis Release Date: 9/20/20

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Episode: Keeping Patients Safe: Prevent Cross-Contamination with Single Use Solutions View All Episodes from: Shofu Dental Podcast Series

Series: Shofu Dental CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Mr. Mike Gainsburg Release Date: 9/17/20

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Episode: Preventing Cross-Contamination in Your Practice View All Episodes from: Centrix Dental Podcast Series

Series: Centrix CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Marian Fanica Release Date: 9/15/20

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Episode: Maximizing Chair Time: 3 Reasons CBCT is the Key for the GP View All Episodes from: Planmeca Dental Podcast Series

Series: Planmeca CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Mr. Brent Garvin Release Date: 9/11/20

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Episode: Our Practice is Now All Digital: It's A Total Game Changer View All Episodes from: Planmeca Dental Podcast Series

Series: Planmeca CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Mrs. Jeannie Klaassens Release Date: 9/10/20

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Episode: Now's the Time! Eliminate Aerosol with Minimally Invasive Dentistry View All Episodes from: Septodont Dental Podcast Series

Series: Septodont CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes Release Date: 9/1/20

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Episode: How to Diagnose Oral Cancer and Premalignant Lesions View All Episodes from: Pierrel Pharma Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pierrel Pharma CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi Release Date: 8/31/20

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Episode: Aerosol Management – A primary Concern During COVID-19 View All Episodes from: Viva Learning Originals

Series: Viva Learning Originals CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. David Reznik Release Date: 8/25/20

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Episode: Drilling it Down - Considerations for Choosing the Right Handpiece for Your Practice View All Episodes from: J Morita Dental Podcast Series

Series: J. MORITA USA CE Credits: 0 Presenter: Dr. Ada Greenfield Release Date: 8/24/20

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When a Dentist Should Choose Acrylic, Flexible or Metal Partial Dentures Sponsor: Stomadent Released: 7/10/20 View Full Description »

When to choose an Acrylic, Flexible Valplast, Zirlux Acetal Resin, Thermoflex, Wironium metal or Titanium metal partial denture for your dental patient.

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Corona Kinetics - A New World Order Sponsor: Ivoclar Vivadent Released: 7/9/20 View Full Description »

The coronavirus has changed the way dentistry will forever be practiced. Join Dr. Pete Gardell as he discusses techniques for maintaining an efficient and safe environment for his staff and patients. See how he now approaches the placement of his direct restorative treatments to ensure predictability and cleanliness for his practice.

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DualDefense® - Proprietary Infection Control System Sponsor: NSK America Released: 7/6/20 View Full Description »

NSK instruments are designed with DualDefense infection prevention. The Clean Head System prevents suck-back into the head and the exhaust line and the Anti-Retraction valve prevents contamination of the water supply.

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Ivory ReLeaf Sponsor: Kulzer Released: 7/1/20 View Full Description »

Ivory ReLeaf is an innovative, hands-free HVE suction device that conveniently connects to existing dental vacuum systems. ReLeaf assists with evacuation, retraction and maintaining a dry field during various dental and hygiene procedures.

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Orabloc (2020 Update) Sponsor: Pierrel Pharma Released: 5/20/20 View Full Description »

Orabloc® delivers a rapid onset time of one to nine minutes and a reliable duration of up to one hour. It has a 33% longer shelf life, less epinephrine overages than anesthetic made with a terminal sterilization process, and requires less volume than lidocaine anesthetics.

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Using Clorox Germicidal Bleach Against SARS-CoV-2 Sponsor: Clorox Healthcare Released: 5/13/20 View Full Description »

Learn how to dilute and use CloroxPro Clorox Germicidal Bleach when disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2. Experience trustworthy, concentrated germ-killing power, and see why Clorox Germicidal Bleach is used in professional facilities and leading hospitals throughout the world. It’s concentrated for great value, and EPA-registered to kill over 70 organisms.

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Evolution of RMGI Cements: FujiCEM Evolve Sponsor: GC America Released: 5/4/20 View Full Description »

This tutorial will discuss the evolution of RMGI cements. GC FujiCEM Evolve is a radiopaque resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in a syringe delivery with a tack-cure feature and high radiopacity. It can be used for cementation of a variety of substates and different types of indirect restorations.

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The 3s PowerCure System Sponsor: Ivoclar Vivadent Released: 4/17/20 View Full Description »

The 3s PowerCure System is a set of four products that are optimally coordinated to increase your workflow efficiency: Tetric PowerFill which is a sculptable composite and Tetric PowerFlow which is a flowable composite, both of which can be placed in increments up to 4 mm. Adhese Universal is a single-component adhesive and Bluephase PowerCure is a high-power intelligent LED curing light.

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Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece Sponsor: DentalEZ® Released: 4/10/20 View Full Description »

Enjoy the cutting experience of an electric handpiece with the confidence and safety of air with Aeras 500 Elite by StarDental. The Aeras Elite’s embedded RFID technology lets the handpiece speak for itself, so you always know where they are, what they’re doing, and when they last visited the autoclave.

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CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick Sponsor: Kuraray Dental Released: 3/26/20 View Full Description »

CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick is a single-bottle, fluoride-releasing, universal adhesive with the new original MDP & AMIDE-based chemistry that provides a unique RAPID BOND TECHNOLOGY.

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Dr. Glazer on ACTIVA Presto (04:45) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 5/14/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the properties and biomimicry of ACTIVA™ Presto™.

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Dr. Glazer on ACTIVA BioACTIVE-BASE/LINER (04:00) Sponsor: Pulpdent Presenter: Dr. Howard Glazer Released: 5/14/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Howard Glazer discusses the bioactive and physical properties of ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-BASE/LINER.

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Dr. Rice on LuxaCrown (04:22) Sponsor: DMG America Presenter: Dr. David Rice Released: 5/5/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. David Rice discusses a temporary restoration case using LuxaCrown.

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Dr. Maragliano-Muniz on Open and Closed Sandwich Techniques (05:12) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz Released: 4/16/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz talks about the differences and indications of both the Open and Closed Sandwich Techniques.

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Dr. Maragliano-Muniz on EQUIA Forte HT in SMART technique (02:09) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz Released: 4/16/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz discusses a Class I clinical case on the first molar treated with a glass ionomer cement (in this case EQUIA Forte® HT) and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), otherwise known as the SMART (Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment) technique.

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Dr. Brady on GC FujiCEM Evolve (04:13) Sponsor: GC America Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady Released: 4/7/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses the benefits of using glass ionomers in traditional cementation, in particular GC FujiCEM® Evolve.

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Dr. Brown on Zirc Color Method and Z.O.B.E. (03:39) Sponsor: Zirc Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown Released: 2/25/20 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Tanya Brown discusses instrument organization for better office efficiency using the Zirc Color Method and Z.O.B.E. (Zirc's Organizational Box of Efficiency).

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Dr. DiTolla on SpeedCEM Plus and Ivoclean (04:27) Sponsor: Ivoclar Vivadent Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla Released: 12/13/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Michael DiTolla discusses self-adhesives cements, in particular SpeedCEM® Plus and how it works well with Ivoclean.

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Dr. Shuman on LuxaCrown (02:33) Sponsor: DMG America Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman Released: 12/11/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Ian Shuman discusses the features and composition of LuxaCrown, a long-term provisional.

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Dr. Miyasaki on DualForce Sectional Matrix System (03:15) Sponsor: Clinician's Choice Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki Released: 11/12/19 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Michael Miyasaki shows how to use and talks about the benefits of using DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System.

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