As we all know, the fluoride ion is a key component and is beneficial to the tooth's health. However, why settle for just one therapeutic ion when bioactive Giomer Technology provides five additional ions that can restore the tooth structure destroyed by decay as well as prevent decay from occurring. In this CE webinar, Dr. Glazer will discuss the concept of bioactive Giomer Technology and why it is important in both the preventive and restorative aspects of dentistry for patients of all ages. He will review the products that feature the propriety Giomer Technology and where these products may be indicated.
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Simplified Same-Day Cosmetic Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht CE Supporter: COLTENE
Gone are the days of free-handed bonding; same day veneers are the future. With the increase in social media, patients are looking for ways to improve their smile. Pressed composite veneers provide an affordable, simplified way to satisfy your patients and grow your practice with no lab bill. With a prefabricated nano hybrid composite shell, composite veneers have never been easier. Pre-shaped and pre-polished, pressed composite veneers are stain-resistant, providing the esthetics of a traditional veneer at half the cost. During this CE webinar attendees will learn how to treatment plan, case select, and restore using composite veneers.
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Cutting Wedge Technology: In-Depth Look at the Importance of Wedges in Direct Composite Restoration
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Burton CE Supporter: Young Innovations
Despite advances in sectional matrix and ring technology, Class II restorations continue to be a hurdle in everyday dentistry. A closer look shows how a forgotten component unlocks the secret for everyday success: the wedge. In this CE webinar, discover how a simple device will forever change your approach to direct restorations, enhance results, and drive profitability and efficiency.
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A New Era in Dentures! But Who Benefits?
Presenter: Dr. Faraj Edher CE Supporter: Ivoclar Vivadent
In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, digital dentures are revolutionizing dentistry in many ways. This CE webinar will give an overview of the digital denture workflow, and how anyone can seamlessly transition into that workflow for both complete dentures and full-arch implant cases. We will also discuss how digital technology and digital dentures have modernized communications between the clinician, patient, and laboratory.
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Integration of BioActive Materials to Grow Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent
This CE webinar is designed to give a foundation for implementing bioactive materials in your daily treatment to enhance and grow your dental practice. The concept of bioactive dental materials is not new. We’ve all heard of them and have probably used bioactive materials at one time or another – but are you telling your patients about the benefits of bioactive materials? Patient education can increase case acceptance and be a large source or referrals to increase practice revenue.
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Dental Aerosols – A Significant Threat in Dentistry?
Presenter: Dr. Martin Koch CE Supporter: Air Techniques
Dental professionals have increased risk of exposure to dental aerosols and droplets. These are caused by the rebound of spray mist on the tooth surface generated by dental instruments (e.g. turbine and powder water jet devices).
In this CE webinar, Dr. Martin Koch will give an insight into the latest research and present initial results of a study that is being conducted.
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Mastering Today’s Crown Prep: Practical Tips to Improve Accuracy and Efficiency
Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Premier Dental
From prep to seat, indirect restorations continue to anchor dental practices in time, production, and energy. This CE webinar is packed with practical ideas to develop a systematic approach for every indirect procedure. Specific discussion will revolve around how to optimize bur selection, create predictable tissue management, identify digital scanning elements, and prepare the restoration for secure placement. Clinicians will benefit from these techniques to produce fewer adjustments and remakes, answer to any cementation conundrums, and deliver a highly-polished, accurate final restoration while improving the patient experience.
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The Role of Bioceramics in Treatment of the Pediatric and Mature Vital Tooth
Presenter: Dr. Martin Trope CE Supporter: Brasseler USA
New materials and technologies enable us now to consider treatments that were previously considered impossible. This CE webinar will cover how bioceramic materials have changed our definition of irreversible pulpitis and their application in vital pulp therapy of immature and mature teeth.
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A COVID-19 Update on Instrument Sterilization
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard Dental
Infection prevention is more important than ever before, for patient safety and for patients to maintain confidence in their dental practice. Although instruments may have been processed in the sterilizer, maintaining the sterility of dental instruments after the packages are removed from the sterilizer is a critical step in patient safety protocols. This process begins with the selection of packaging materials that are optimal for the instrument management system, utilization of process indicators and integrators, placement in the sterilizer, appropriate drying, and storage of instrument packages. This CE webinar will be based on the CDC Guidelines for Dental Health Care Settings, as well as the CDC Guidelines for Sterilization and Disinfection in Health Care Settings.
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Orthodontic Fundamentals that Influence Aligner Case Planning
Presenter: Dr. Jorge Perez CE Supporter: Six Month Smiles
Overview of case planning for aligners including 3D analysis, case design, sequencing, and staging. Understand how orthodontic fundamentals influence safe and predictable tooth movement. In this CE webinar, learn how desired movements are sequenced and programed into each aligner stage.
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The Essential Role of Oral Healthcare Providers in the War on Diabetes
Presenter: Casey Hein, BSDH, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Sunstar
In this CE webinar, please join us as we explore how oral healthcare providers can make a significant difference in identifying patients who have asymptomatic or poorly controlled diabetes, and how glycemic control influences periodontal stability in the reduced periodontium of a patient with diabetes. Addressing diabetes has always been of paramount importance; however, with what we've learned about how diabetes may increase susceptibility to life-threatening viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and associated complications, there has never been a more critical time for OHPCs to join the fight against diabetes.
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Clear Aligner Therapy: Placing & Removing Attachments
Presenter: Dr. Payam Ataii CE Supporter: Shofu Dental
Clear aligner therapy has become an increasingly common addition to the orthodontist and the general practitioner. Both adults and children seek orthodontic treatment without traditional wire braces, providing the patient with a more aesthetic and comfortable solution to straightening teeth. Attachments, bonded composite, are used for most of the clear aligner systems. These enhance the aligner retention and allow more complex movements to be performed. Dr. Ataii will explain the benefits of using a composite with bioactive Giomer Technology for clear aligner therapy. He will also discuss the best practices on how to place and remove the attachments/engagers and which products to use for optimal results.
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Stimulating the Visual Cortex: Incorporating Visual Aids to Increase Diagnosis and Case Acceptance
Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Supporter: Shofu Dental
During this CE webinar, we will: • Review the initial exam and learn ways to improve your diagnostic capabilities. • Discuss what we should be looking for to improve our patient’s overall oral health. • Learn how photography and technology can improve diagnosis and case acceptance.
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Conservative Endodontic Instrumentation Using Reciprocating Motion
Presenter: Dr. Ali Nasseh CE Supporter: Brasseler USA
In this CE webinar, Dr. Nasseh will discuss and demonstrate the difference between conventional rotation motion, reciprocation motion, and the recently developed Optimized Torque Reduction motion for root canal instrumentation by describing a conservative reciprocation approach that allows safe and efficient root canal instrumentation without excessive removal of coronal dentin. In addition, the efficient obturation of the prepared shape using BioCeramics technology will be discussed and demonstrated.
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Restoring Teeth with High Strength Injectable Composite
Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America
As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily, and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class l, Class ll and Class Vl lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made injectable composite material a great aesthetic option. This CE webinar will demonstrate how to use high strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.
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Predictable Adhesive Restorations Utilizing a New Bulk Fill Thermoviscous Material
Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America
Composite restorative materials continue to change and adhesive dentistry changes with them. In this CE webinar, you will learn techniques to improve your aesthetic restorations by utilizing a new composite material. You will also learn about heated composites using infrared technology, techniques and materials that help increase the longevity of restorations while helping to decrease postoperative sensitivity.
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Protect your Practice During COVID-19: Cyber-Security, HIPAA & OSHA Compliance
Presenter: Jeff Broudy, CEO CE Supporter: OfficeSafe
This CE webinar will prepare you to protect your practice during COVID-19 and better handle disaster response, including cybersecurity breaches, ransomware, and HIPAA & OSHA violations.
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Does Your Instrument Cleaning Process Need Updating in the Covid-19 Environment?
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: BrandMax
The first step in effective instrument reprocessing for dentistry is the cleaning process. If all debris is not removed from the instruments prior to sterilization, instruments and other items will not be sterile and safe for patient treatment. This CE webinar will look at all aspects of instrument cleaning, from instrument cleaning techniques and devices, to selecting the appropriate equipment and solutions and monitoring equipment for efficacy. CDC guidelines for instrument cleaning will be reviewed, and manufacturer’s instructions for use will be discussed.
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Don’t Be So Sensitive
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, AADH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a common dental condition that affects a large majority of the population and despite extensive investigation, this disorder remains underdiagnosed, underreported, and undertreated. Dentinal hypersensitivity impacts quality of life and emotional well-being Patients experiencing DH can also suffer from physical and psychological problems. Clinical management of dentinal hypersensitivity is possible.
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Utilizing 3D Printing Technology in General Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Mark Kleive CE Supporter: DMG America
The opportunities for 3D printing, scanning and integration into dental office systems is expanding at an alarming rate. This CE webinar will discuss the practical ways to incorporate 3D technology into the general dental office, and the tremendous potential it has for increasing productivity and profitability. We will explore together the rational, as well as when and how to implement this technology. Topics will include 3D printed study models, surgical guides, in-office aligners and occlusal guards. Particular emphasis will be placed on incorporating a seamless workflow that team members can support.
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Would Your Practice Be Prepared for an OSHA Inspection?
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Ansell
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, OSHA has been enforcing compliance with the Respiratory Protection and other safety standards in dental practices. Non-compliance with OSHA requirements can be costly to a practice in the event of an inspection – especially an unannounced inspection. This CE webinar will review checklists of OSHA requirements for training, documentation, hazard assessments and more to assist practices in practicing safely and being prepared in an inspector walked in the office. The webinar will also focus on public health protocols and resources that will help practices to be informed and prepared for future outbreaks of infectious disease.
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Warming Composites – Quicker, Better, and More Efficient Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger CE Supporter: VOCO America
Composite warming techniques have been used for some time in dentistry. New advances in delivery now make this technique simpler and more predictable. This CE webinar will review the science behind warming composites and some of the new advances developed to help clinicians be more efficient and produce exceptional results. Various systems and delivery modalities will be reviewed.
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Wonderful One Visit Composite Solutions
Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America
Composite is a great material that can be used in a multitude of ways with great success. This CE webinar will illustrate the value of the versatility of composite as a restorative material and as a direct restorative option for aesthetics that can change lives in appearance and function. We will begin by discussing composite materials and their attributes. Bonding with some unique materials will be addressed to solve some of dentistry’s puzzling problems. Bleeding and isolation challenges will be addressed. A number of cases will be shown to achieve veneering success and great out-of-the-box thinking for post orthodontic options. Occlusion will be discussed with these unique direct composite cases.
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Keeping It Simple: Enhance Your Restorative Success and Conserve Tooth Structure
Presenter: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Supporter: VOCO America
Restorative success is dependent upon multiple factors, but it all begins with a good preparation design. Additionally, several new materials are available that allow for productive, efficient, and profitable workflows in the dental setting. This CE webinar will focus on techniques and materials that can positively impact your bottom line when incorporated into your clinical practice.
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Near Infrared Technology: A Novel Solution to Bulk-Fill with Warmed Composite!
Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America
This CE webinar will cover a novel new material & delivery technology that can simplify several challenges in contemporary practice. Introducing bulk-fill restorations that fit a spectrum of preparations, from large replacement restorations to “early intervention”, MID type preparations. Leveraging the benefits of durable and carve-able body composite, the cavity adaptation dynamics that a flowable provides, and the benefits of warm composite have finally been made simple and easy!
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The New “Normal” in Dentistry: Delivering Oral Health Care in the Post Pandemic Environment
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Ansell
Once the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane, what does the “landscape” of a dental practice look like? How will our practices be permanently changed and what will go back to the way it was before the pandemic? This CE webinar will examine protocols that have been implemented in the delivery of oral health care that will remain as a permanent part of our “landscape”, such as respiratory protection, aerosol mitigation, screening of patients and dental team members for infectious diseases, the introduction of telemedicine into dentistry and adherence to guidelines from the CDC and other public health agencies and more.
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Giomer Technology: A Key Component to Restorative Success
