During this CE webinar, we will • recognize the importance of early preventive care • discuss the common causes of dental disease • describe the behaviors of biofilms that influence the treatment goals of disruption, elimination, or control • explain the principles of selective polishing utilizing disposable prophy angles and paste • discuss the different methods for controlling plaque
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Bumps, Lumps, Red and White Things in the Mouth
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich CE Supporter: Pierrel Pharma
The presentation of lesions in the oral cavity can often be a diagnostic dilemma for the dental team. This CE webinar will review the common intra-oral lesions that are found with a focus on appropriate diagnosis and management. Specific protocols for management and care will be presented so that the dentist can feel comfortable that concerning cases are treated/referred and benign lesions can be continued to be observed. This CE webinar is appropriate for the dentist and clinical team including assistants and hygienists.
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Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate and Everything in Between: Do you Really Know How to Handle These Materials?
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: GC America
Laboratory materials are changing faster than ever. Have you asked you laboratory recently what type of Zirconia or Lithium Disilicate they are using? In this CE webinar, join us as we learn how to ask of your laboratory the proper questions so you will know how to handle each of these materials appropriately. By the conclusion of the webinar, the attendee will have a clear, concise recipe of how to select the proper indirect materials and how to optimally cement them for long term success.
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Crown and Bridge Made Easy: A Handful of Tips to Make the Day Go Smoothly
Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Clinician's Choice
In this CE webinar, join us as we give a concise recipe to simplify everyday crown and bridge. From preparations, to cementation, and everything in between we will offer solutions to conquer every day difficulties.
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What Are Your Revenue Opportunities?
Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management
Are revenues starting to level out compared to bank deposits last year? You may not know exactly where the shortcomings are, but making an effort to find out is the first step. Learn where the most common revenue opportunities can be found and increase your income starting today!
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Prehabilitation: Oral Care of the Oncology Patient
Presenter: Kris Potts, RDH, BS, FAADH CE Supporter: VOCO America
It’s more than screening for oral abnormalities and providing dental care to patients diagnosed with oral cancer. Cancer of any type affects most of us, if not personally, then a friend, family member, or patient that visits your office. This CE webinar covers oral concerns of oncology patients and their caregivers, products to aid in treatment of those oral concerns, and how the cancer diagnosis affects treatment considerations in your chair.
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Thinking Outside the Box
Presenter: Dr. Elliot Mechanic CE Supporter: DMG America
In this CE webinar, we will cover the following: • How to achieve an accurate bite registration • Accuracy in implant impressions • Registration of a CR bite • Creative immediate implant stabilization and temporization
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Plan, Print, Drill: Efficient Restoratively Driven Digital Implant Planning and Guided Surgery
Presenter: Dr. Zachary Evans CE Supporter: Planmeca
The purpose of this CE webinar is to provide evidence for the routine use of surgical guides for implant placement and to illustrate the advantages of having those cases be fully restoratively driven. We will discuss a comprehensive strategy to implement this into practice using currently available tools, with an emphasis on speed and efficiency, leading to the possibility of same-appointment planning and surgery. Review of the process will be done step-by-step. By implementing these techniques, the advantages are experienced by the clinician and patient, resulting in predictable, high-quality implant clinical and restorative outcomes.
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Flavor Vs Function: A Look at Rationale for Fluoride Varnish Product of Choice
Presenter: Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH CE Supporter: Pulpdent
Dental caries continues to be a top-of-mind dental concern, affecting a majority of the US population. Fluoride is a mainstay in prevention, with fluoride varnish products becoming the primary type provided in dental practices. Dental professionals often get “side-tracked” with concerns over patient acceptance of a product utilized in patient care, rather than its efficacy, and often is the case when selecting a fluoride varnish. This CE webinar offers an overview of factors to consider when selecting a fluoride varnish product. Flavor aspects will be presented with a conversation about taste as the current primary determinant for product choice. The benefits of additional ingredients in fluoride varnish will be discussed as well as other characteristics for superior patient benefit. The entire dental team can profit from information concerning fluoride varnish choices for best patient care.
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Leveraging a New World of Diagnostics: Utilizing Transillumination Technology for Immediate Application in Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Parag Kachalia CE Supporter: DEXIS by KaVo
Radiographs and explorers have been used for many years to aid in the diagnostics of caries; however, we know that new methodologies do exist that can help us to achieve an enhanced level of diagnostics in respect to certain types of decay. This CE webinar will take a detailed look at the world of near-infrared transillumination and how a simple handheld technology can be utilized on pediatric through adult patients to diagnose the presence and specific location of caries and fractures—even in their earliest stages.
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Comprehensive Care Using Direct Restorations 2019
Presenter: Dr. Payam Ataii CE Supporter: Shofu Dental
The learning objectives for this CE webinar are: • Understanding the present condition of patients oral health in providing comprehensive dental care • Utilizing malocclusion concepts of risks helping patients choose between treatment alternatives • Identifying the value of direct restorations and integrating a digital workflow in the process of case acceptance
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The Multiple Indications of a Chlorhexidine Varnish in a Restorative Dental Practice
Presenter: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz CE Supporter: Ivoclar Vivadent
This CE webinar will describe situations where the use of a chlorhexidine varnish can be used to idealize tissue health, reduce caries risk and minimize sensitivity. In addition, proper maintenance of restorations is essential for their long-term health, stability and aesthetics. Unfortunately, some materials used for maintenance can damage or reduce the lifespan of restorations. This CE webinar will describe tips and recommendations for maintenance of your direct, indirect, CAD/CAM and implant supported restorations.
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Ending the Curse of Caries
Presenter: Dr. Brian Nový CE Supporter: GC America
Glass ionomers have a proven track record of clinical success, yet some clinicians are hesitant to fully embrace them in practice. The chemistry and applications continue to improve, and a handful of dentists keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible using this gold-standard bioactive material. Whether you’re new to the fascinating world of glass ionomers or think you have heard it all before, this CE webinar will summarize the science and clinical applications of a dental material that belongs in every office.
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Elevating your Instrumentation Skills: the Dental Hygienist Unplugged
Presenter: Lillian Caperila, R.D.H., M.Ed. CE Supporter: Premier Dental
Upon completion of this webinar, the dental professional will be able to: • Review & evaluate their current instrument set-up used for examination and periodontal debridement. • Identify the best instruments to effectively root plane, detoxify and polish both natural teeth and implant sites. • Recognize the implication of screening probes in the process of care. • Plan the proper application and timing in using both power-driven and hand instruments. • Revisit the concept of “selective” vs “conventional” coronal polishing and what the evidence tells us today • Improve their ergonomic comfort with innovations in cordless handpieces.
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Strategies for the Complete Post and Core Solution
Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: VOCO America
A properly placed post and core in the correct clinical situation is integral to the long-term success of the tooth and subsequently placed indirect restoration. In this CE webinar, we will review post & core systems and placement techniques that will ensure predictable outcomes, giving you yet another tool to help your patients get the 5-star dentistry they deserve.
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The New Patient You Never Knew
Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management
How many new patients are lost every month because your business employees are handling new patient calls as routine inquiries rather than potential sales opportunities? If ever there were a perfect occasion to sell the practice and the services offered, it’s when the prospective new patient calls your office. They are interested, ready, and willing to learn more. Learn how to prevent practice growth from tripping over your frontline.
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Making a Great First Impression Every Single Time
Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Supporter: VOCO America
When a clinician struggles with the laboratory or the fit of a final restoration, the answer can often be found at the prep appointment. The integrity of our final restoration is often related to the quality of the impression that we make at the preparation appointment. This CE webinar will provide you with some clinical tips that will help you insure that you have quality that is consistent and predictable.
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Chairside Thoughts of an Everyday Impressionist
Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America
During this CE webinar, we will discuss different impression techniques, review different impression material combinations, talk about closed tray versus open tray impressions for implants and review techniques for clear aligner therapy and OSA appliances.
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Protect Your Practice From Infection (Part 2): Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter CE Supporter: Clorox Healthcare
In the second CE webinar of this two-part series on infection control presented by Dr. Karson Carpenter, participants will learn about: • Infection Risks and Actions to Stay Healthy • Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization; what do they mean and why do we practice them? • Sterilizing dental instruments • Environmental surface disinfection: products and surface compatibility • Cleaning and disinfection best practices
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Oral Health and Prevention Aspects to the Disruption of Biofilm
