Good oral health plays an important role in a student’s performance at school. Dental disease can distract from learning, cause students to miss school, or even lower their self-esteem. With caries being the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., it is crucial for us as clinicians to have strong prevention protocols in place. Fluoride varnish is an essential tool in preventive care. But what about patients who present with active caries? This CE webinar will address silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it stops further progression of caries lesions thus controlling the disease even if we can’t restore the tooth with drilling and filling right away.
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My Gums Only Bleed When You Poke Me: Helping Patients Take Control of Their Health
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH CE Supporter: GC America
All too often, clinicians are stuck in the same sound loop when trying to help our patients take ownership of their disease. And yet, they come back with the same issues appointment after appointment. However, by empowering patients to take control, we can see a significant positive shift in their health management. In this CE webinar, attendees will delve into the common barriers that hinder patient collaboration and discover practical strategies to overcome these challenges. They will also learn how to implement co-diagnosis, enabling patients to actively participate in their own assessment and treatment planning. By integrating these approaches, healthcare providers can enhance patient compliance and outcomes. Understanding the patient's perspective and motivations will lead to more effective communication, greater patient satisfaction, and a more personalized approach to care.
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Superhero Hygienist: Mastering Prophy to Perio Conversion
Presenter: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Dental providers face the daunting task of guiding patients down the path of proper periodontal care, which can be exhausting for the provider and daunting for the patient. This CE webinar aims to empower dental hygienists and dentists to deliver excellent periodontal care that leaves the patient ultra-satisfied and the dental team proud. Learn the key strategies to seamlessly convert patients from prophy to perio through clear education, calibrated care plans, and unified communication. Uncover the undeniable link between exceptional periodontal care and the triumph of your dental hygiene department. Master essential expertise to assess patient risk factors, tailor treatment plans, and guide patients from prophy to perio with finesse, ensuring proper periodontal percentages and practice growth.
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Caries Management: What CDT Procedure Code Goes with Which Product?
Presenter: Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, BS CE Supporter: VOCO America
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.
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Revolutionize Your Practice Workflow with 3D Printing
Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: DMG America
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, and 3D print in ways to allow, for the first time, truly digital workflows from start to delivery. There are many benefits to implementing 3D workflows and printing into your practice. Efficiency, accuracy, cost savings, and outcomes all improve when a practice moves from analog to digital. In this CE webinar, learn how implementing 3D printing technologies and digital workflows into your practice can decrease stress and allow you to provide incredible clinical outcomes to your patients while spending less time and less money.
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Bonding for Cosmetic Success
Presenter: Dr. Devin McClintock CE Supporter: Bisco
Advancements in technology and materials have shifted the field of dentistry. As a result, providers opt for more conservative restorative options for enhanced smile esthetics. Additive and minimally invasive restorations rely on chemical adhesion over mechanical retention with both their direct and indirect restorations. The road to reliability in adhesive dentistry is paved through consistency and reliance on adhering to science. Developing systems and protocols and sticking to them ensures long term stability with cosmetic restorations, which in turn results in happy patients with reliable outcomes. But how does one develop the proper systems and protocols? In this CE webinar, providers will learn how to simplify yet optimize their isolation techniques and bonding protocols to achieve more predictable long-term success with both their direct and indirect restorative outcomes.
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“Suction Tips” for the Dental Team
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques
This CE webinar will cover the importance of optimal suction in the dental operatory to improve performance and productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance air quality for both dental personnel and patients. Topics include the utility room components such as central vacuum, compressor, and amalgam separator, as well as product selection considerations and basic equipment maintenance.
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Updates for In-Office Milling Materials
Presenter: Dr. Edward Mitoma CE Supporter: GC America
As Computer Aided Design/Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)is in its 6th decade of existence, users have continued to seek out the Holy Grail of milling materials. Lithium Disilicate block’s introduction has proven to be just that. Now in its third year of utilization in the US, we have solid track record that shows we have attained that goal. Lithium Disilicate blocks provide a perfect balance of speed, strength and beauty to create the absolute best esthetic and durable restoration in the least amount of time imaginable. This CE webinar will outline the whys and hows of this incredible material of how it can elevate your restorative dentistry to the absolute next level.
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No One Likes Shrinkage: Optimizing Long-term Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster CE Supporter: VOCO America
The secrets to long lasting restorations are partially under our control and partially determined by attributes within the materials used. Strength is important. Lower levels of shrinkage are key. But so are preparation guidelines, minimizing water and saliva contamination, as well as occlusal forces. Dr. Peter Auster analyzes the benefits of some of today’s best composites as well as ways to optimize their lifetime.
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From Chairside to Lifelong Health: Your Role in Systemic Wellness
Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
This CE webinar will explore the profound impact that dental professionals can have on patients' systemic health through the achievement of optimal oral health. We will delve into the latest research linking oral conditions with systemic diseases, emphasizing the critical role of oral health in overall wellness. Attendees will emerge with the language skills to communicate the oral-systemic link to patients so they may appreciate the broader impact of their oral care. Actionable strategies will be shared to ensure you transforming a routine recare visit into an opportunity for meaningful health education.
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Navigating Direct Dental Materials: Benefits, Limitations, and Best Practices
Presenter: Dr. Todd Snyder CE Supporter: Pulpdent
Navigating the vast and intricate landscape of dental materials, particularly for direct restorations, can be daunting. This CE webinar is designed to demystify this complexity by delving into the benefits and limitations of various direct restorative materials available today, including resin composite, RMGIs, and Bioactive materials.
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Clinical Techniques and Communication Strategies for Resin Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Ross Nash and Debra Engelhardt Nash CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America
Improved materials and techniques make it possible for dentists to offer esthetic and cosmetic dentistry to their patients. Learn step by step techniques used by Dr. Nash. It’s one thing to have the clinical ability to perform this type of dentistry. Introducing this type of care to patients requires intentional communication skills – at all levels. In this CE webinar, learn how to present this type of care to all patients and improve treatment acceptance rates.
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Restorations Built to Last: Step by Step Approach From Preparation to Final Cementation with Success
Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai CE Supporter: VOCO America
Achieve success in creating lasting indirect restorations as a clinician. Emphasizing proactive case planning and meticulous preparation with the right tools is essential for favorable outcomes. Proficiently capturing both digital and traditional impressions ensures precise communication with the lab, contributing to well-fitted restorations. Master the final bonding and cementation processes to attain excellent results in your clinical practice.
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HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
Presenter: Susan Cotten, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Dentistry is continually changing, and that includes oral cancers. Current evidence reveals that the Human Papillomavirus/HPV now causes more oropharyngeal cancer than cervical cancer and is responsible for approximately 80% of oropharyngeal cancers. It’s essential that dental professionals share important information about HPV and oropharyngeal cancer, not only with their patients but also with their family and friends. In this content rich CE webinar, join oral cancer coach Susan Cotten BS, RDH, OMT, we discuss HPV, the signs and symptoms associated with oropharyngeal cancer, and the critical role a comprehensive screening has in early detection. Attendees will leave inspired, ready to share information about HPV and give their dental team and patients something to talk about to increase early detection and save lives!
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Endodontically Treated Teeth in the Esthetic Zone
Presenter: Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty CE Supporter: VOCO America
Managing cosmetic cases involving endodontically treated teeth can be challenging. Loss of tooth structure following trauma or caries removal along with endodontic treatment can compromise the strength and appearance of an anterior tooth. This CE webinar will review key points to obtaining an esthetic result while observing minimally invasive protocols.
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Implant Maintenance
Presenter: Dr. Jon Suzuki CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Peri-implantitis is currently the most common cause of implant failure after osseointegration failures. Peri-implantitis and the precursor condition, Peri-implant mucositis, is preventable with appropriate patient and clinical maintenance protocols. Systematic reviews recently published by our laboratories (Temple University) indicate that the prevalence of peri-implantitis may be as high as 66%. Proper implant maintenance protocols should be initiated at implant treatment planning and reinforced with patients at each successive post operative appointment.
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Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pescatore CE Supporter: COLTENE
The goal of this CE webinar is to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to confidently integrate digital technology into their dental practices, transforming the way they create smiles and interact with patients. By exploring the latest advancements in digital tools and techniques, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how to enhance patient education, streamline workflows, and improve treatment outcomes through digital dentistry.
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Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
Presenter: Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH CE Supporter: GC America
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends an oral health exam after eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age. The erupting teeth, however, are not the only structures for examination in children and adolescents. Multiple anomalies and pathologies can arise in the oral cavities of our young patients. This CE webinar will provide an overview of anomalies/pathologies that may present in the oral cavity of young patients through adolescence, presented in a fun and engaging manner. Cases will be presented, encouraging audience participation to arrive at a differential diagnosis for each case. The importance of interdisciplinary care among healthcare providers will also be stressed.
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Complete Arch Implant Restoration with IOS
Presenter: Dr. Philippe Nuytens CE Supporter: Dynamic Abutment Solutions
There are different ways to approach complete arch implant restorations in today's prosthetic dentistry. When screw-retained bridges are used for full-arch cases, getting a true passive fit with an IOS (Intra Oral Scanner) can be a challenge. On top of that, many dentists find it tricky to get a natural, comfortable inter-arch relationship. Dr. Philippe Nuytens will show some creative and appealing solutions to these issues. He'll show how to use new tools and scan bodies to create a digital workflow with IOS that works for a complete arch implant rehabilitation. The goal is to get a fit that's both passive and retrievable with a great aesthetic result. Dr. Philippe Nuytens will focus at a ‘full digital bite registration’ on implants, sharing his own experience with many clinical cases. He also discusses the biological aspects of a new multi-unit system that influence the design of restorations. Plus, he presents solutions for predictable and aesthetic immediate loading in the complete implant arch.
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From Standard to Stellar: Elevating Dental Care
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
There is more to dentistry than cleaning teeth and filling cavities. Even the general public is aware the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Is the standard of care we learned in school enough? Staying up to date with the latest innovations can be a challenge for healthcare providers who must prioritize both the quality of care provided to their patients and their own well-being. In this CE webinar, participants will assess new technologies to enhance clinical care and optimize outcomes. Learn how to explain the advantages of these new innovations to both patients and team members, resulting in greater buy-in and implementation in the practice.
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Overcoming Digital Challenges with Optimal Material Choices
Presenter: Dr. Jeff Horowitz CE Supporter: VOCO America
In this CE webinar, participants will be guided through current digital workflows where critical decisions must be made. Analog versus scanned impressions, milling versus printing, and finally materials choices that can enhance outcomes will be discussed. Participants should leave this webinar with a more complete understanding of the decisions necessary for most restorative applications, along with an understanding of some of the materials that will optimize the end result.
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Oral Wellness from Bump to Baby: A Guide to Maternal and Infant Oral Health
Presenter: Melissa Calhoun, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your maternal and infant oral health expertise. Explore the pivotal role of oral hygiene during pregnancy, unlocking insights into key oral findings unique to expectant mothers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between maternal oral health and its profound impact on infant oral well-being. This CE webinar empowers participants to evaluate and dispel common pregnancy and dental care myths. With evidence-based guidelines and practical knowledge, dental professionals will be equipped to provide optimal care, fostering a continuum of oral health excellence from pregnancy to infancy. Enrich your practice and join us in advancing maternal and infant oral health together.
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Caring for the "Oldie, Classic, and Vintage" Dentition
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America
73 million Americans make up the Baby Boomer generation, and they will all be over the age of 65 by the year 2030. Sometimes it just takes a little more time, or a little bit more space to care for an aging patient population. Other times, a whole host of oral issues pop up at once and it can be overwhelming for the provider and the caregiving team. This CE webinar will cover treating the aged dentition, how to talk to patients & their loved ones about chronic oral disease, armamentarium to make visits smoother and preventative & restorative products to keep on hand for reliable treatment outcomes.
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Decoding Dental Product Ingredients and Their Hidden Dangers
Presenter: India Chance, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
This CE webinar underscores the crucial role of comprehensive knowledge about dental products, particularly for patients with pre-existing health conditions that could be aggravated by specific ingredients. The absence of this understanding could precipitate allergic manifestations, medicinal contraindications, and even acute medical emergencies. This curriculum provides participants with a thorough comprehension of dental product ingredients, their possible adverse effects, and strategies to mitigate these risks in routine clinical practice. Through a scientific lens, it enables healthcare providers to better manage patient health by considering the potential impacts of dental product ingredients on various disease states.
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Biomechanics and the 7-Minute Crown Prep!
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America
If we can get abs in 7 minutes why can't we beat that time for a crown prep!? Our patients love us for the relationships we build with them, not for our crown margins. But what if we can deliver precise and EFFICIENT crown preps, conserve tooth structure, and give them a restoration that can last decades? Ultimately, they will love that too!
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3D Print Your Provisionals for Better Fit, Better Esthetics, and Convenience
Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon CE Supporter: VOCO America
Provisional restorations are a vital diagnostic and assessment tool. Function, color, shape, contour, occlusion, periodontal response, implant healing, and overall esthetics can be assessed with a well made provisional restoration. Accurate fit and margins are essential. Many clinicians make their provisionals utilizing bisacryl material and a pre-made stent. Lab made provisionals that are re-lined are also used. Printing your provisionals can save both time and money. Producing esthetic, well fitting, functional provisional restorations can be simply and efficiently done with your in-office 3D printer.
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Creating Beautiful, Efficient and Inexpensive Provisional Restorations!
Presenter: Dr. Jack Ringer CE Supporter: DMG America
This CE webinar is designed to understand and illustrate the technique in creating beautiful anterior and posterior chair side provisional (prototype) restorations efficiently, predictably, and inexpensively utilizing bisacrylic resin. The variations of bisacrylic resins and which one achieves beautiful esthetics, greater durability and accuracy for your provisional restorations. In addition, there will be a discussion about the indications and uses of flowable resin as well as the temporary cement options for luting in one’s provisional restorations.
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Aesthetic Approach for Full Arch Digital Workflow
Presenter: Dr. Aleksandra Polczynski CE Supporter: GC America
This comprehensive CE webinar is designed for clinicians and dental technicians looking to enhance their skills in full arch digital workflows. Also, covering the art of characterizing full-arch provisional restorations using light-cured stains. Aesthetic excellence is crucial in modern dentistry, and the ability to create natural and lifelike restorations is in high demand. This webinar will discuss how immediate full-arch rehabilitation has been revolutionized by digital workflows. Through this webinar, participants will learn to master the techniques required to achieve beautiful, patient-ready restorations.
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Back-to-School Essentials: Fluoride Varnish and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
