Online Dental CE

Warming Trends: Injecting Innovation into Dental Composites Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/18/24 Expiration Date: 4/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Most dentists still think of composite as filling material that should be packed into boxy preps, cured in layers and used at room temperature. Today there is scientific evidence that is the wrong way to use composite. Injection molding techniques that can wrap around the preparations are possible by using heated multi-viscosity resins. You will discover the benefits and available options for various warming techniques.

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How I Use Bioactive Materials to Advance Patient Care Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 3/18/24 Expiration Date: 3/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bioactive materials have been advancing patient care for over a decade, yet many clinicians are unaware of the positive impact they can provide to daily patient outcomes, keeping the materials in a "Golden Box" only to be used in special situations. Bioactive dental materials are indicated and appropriate to use in most restorative scenarios. When used properly, they ensure quality, long lasting restorations for our patients. This CE webinar invites you to rethink your caries management practices by combining patient centricity and practice efficiency for a patient-practice win-win.

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Learning From Our Mistakes 8 – Webinar Series Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 3/8/24 Expiration Date: 3/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Part eight of the webinar series "Learning From Our Mistakes" will take you through Dr. Milnar's experience of using flowable composite to improve patient satisfaction and profitability. Worn dentition is a common issue among patients as early as age 50, usually due to erosion over time, but it can also affect younger patients due to clenching, grinding, and poor alignment. Dr. Milnar will introduce a flowable composite that maintains strength, has bioactive properties, and is very reasonably priced. By using high-quality and user-friendly restorative products, dentists can avoid mistakes and provide patients with aesthetically pleasing and healthy outcomes. This CE webinar is essential for enhancing your skill set and learning a simple procedure to generate additional income from patients already in your chair.

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Beauty and Brawn: Today’s Direct Adhesive Dentistry is Stronger and Better Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/5/24 Expiration Date: 3/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the advent of resin composites, we have seen generations of materials that left something to be desired in either their strength or esthetics. The resin composites of the 2020’s are better than ever. This CE webinar will investigate new improvements in properties like polymerization shrinkage, flexural strength, polishability and filler percentage. In addition, we will explore the advantages of using universal adhesives for today’s direct restorations.

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Anterior Composite Artistry Presenter: Dr. Melissa Seibert CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 2/14/24 Expiration Date: 2/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar participants will learn tips and tricks for implementing composite artistry in their practice.

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Learning From Our Mistakes 7 – Webinar Series Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 2/9/24 Expiration Date: 2/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Part seven of the webinar series "Learning From Our Mistakes" will take you on Dr. Milnar's journey of using pink composite for patient satisfaction and profitability. Gingival recession is a common condition in dental practice. Many patients choose not to undergo surgical grafting procedures due to the associated pain and expense. As a result, dentists often use white composite to restore recession, which can create a visually unpleasing "long tooth" appearance for the patient. Dr. Milnar will share techniques for treating gingival recession with pink (gingival) composite.

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Dental Advisor's 2024 Clinical and Research Award Winners Presenter: Sabiha Bunek, Matthew Miller, and Ashton Prince CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 2/2/24 Expiration Date: 2/2/27 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Clinicians often find it difficult to keep up with the newest materials and equipment and decide which are the best fit for their particular needs. In this 2 hour CE webinar, Dr. Sabiha Bunek, Dr. Matthew Miller, and Dr. Ashton Prince will provide updates on which products and equipment DENTAL ADVISOR has found to be outstanding in their respective categories. For over 40 years, DENTAL ADVISOR has been an unbiased, trusted resource to dental professionals in selecting products and equipment based on clinical and scientific performance. Attendees will leave with a valuable update on the latest innovations and techniques to take back and implement into daily practice; thus, saving time, minimizing stress and maximizing productivity.

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Bonding Basics for Lasting Cosmetic Artistry Presenter: Dr. Devin McClintock CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 1/31/24 Expiration Date: 1/31/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Advancements in technology and materials have shifted the field of dentistry. As a result, providers opt to rely more on chemical adhesion over mechanical retention with both their direct and indirect restorations. This paradigm shift of preparation design to a more conservative approach is dependent on an equal shift in our bonding protocols. 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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Restoring Teeth with Injectable Composite Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/30/24 Expiration Date: 1/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class I, Class II and Class VI 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, in a step-by-step fashion, 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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Turn Up The Heat: Composite Warming Techniques and Implementation Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/25/24 Expiration Date: 1/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Heating your composite isn’t just trendy, it makes the materials easier to handle without having to swap out all the products you already have in your operatory! This CE webinar will cover the benefits of heated composite, techniques to provide predictable results and review tools to make it easy to implement in your practice.

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Face Forward: Matrixing Strategies to Simplify Anterior Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Arthur Volker CE Supporter: AdDent Release Date: 1/4/24 Expiration Date: 1/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The purpose of a matrix is to function as a shape-former and facilitate the placement of materials such as amalgam or composite resin. Many options are available in terms of material selection and scope. This CE webinar will discuss various matrixing options as applied to anterior or facial composite restorations. Metal and plastic matrices will be discussed, specifically, as well as sectional and “full-contour” ones.

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Injection Molding Technique Presenter: Dr. Tal Wilkins IV CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/20/23 Expiration Date: 12/20/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment which incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team, to include the dental laboratory technician. Typically, the treatment plan begins to come to life after a detailed smile analysis and a wax up which is ideally fabricated by a technician. The skilled technician’s hands use a free hand approach in the wax up. The difficulty lies in the dentist then transferring this plan, complete with the proper form and fine details, to the patient’s mouth.

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ABCs in Dentistry: Anterior Esthetics, Bite Splint Therapy, and Cementation Presenter: Dr. Michelle Lee CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/14/23 Expiration Date: 12/14/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, fundamental pearls in treatment planning in anterior esthetic cases will be reviewed along with indications for appliance therapy to help understand treatment position. Predictable luting agents in the cementation process in anterior esthetics will bring the total treatment planning together from start to finish.

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Simple and Effective Aesthetic Materials for Use in Pediatric Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lance Kisby CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/1/23 Expiration Date: 12/1/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss new aesthetic materials and their use in cosmetic dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. GIC’s, noted for their fluoride release, have improved greatly over the last decade as a final restoration in Class I and Class II restorations in stress bearing and non-stress bearing teeth. Composites have also improved over time. Their chameleon effect gives the dentist a better color match, predictability, and reduced shade inventory. The final topic covered will be the indications for successful techniques on how to use and apply these materials in your practice.

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Advances in Direct Composite Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 11/28/23 Expiration Date: 11/28/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct composite is a staple of most dental practices today. In this CE webinar we will look at advances in materials and techniques in the world of composite dentistry. Integrating these into your systems will make direct restorations, more predictable, efficient, and effective.

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Close Your Contacts: A Simple Approach to Getting Tight Interproximal Contacts Presenter: Dr. Ian Shuman CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 11/22/23 Expiration Date: 11/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Direct composite has poor compressive strength prior to curing and therefore must be managed differently than amalgam. This CE webinar is designed to teach the fundamentals of direct restorative treatment of both posterior and anterior teeth. It will also delve into the basics of class 2 matrix systems designed specifically for direct composite as well as a unique universal bonding system.

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Flow Into Anterior Injectable Composites Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/16/23 Expiration Date: 11/16/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar you will learn an overall workflow for composite injection molded veneers. You will learn how to assess and plan your smile design, communicate with your lab, and visually see the technique used to provide this service to your patients.

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Products, Innovations and Techniques That Reduce Headaches in the Operatory Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 11/9/23 Expiration Date: 11/9/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As with all other forms of technology, the dental supply industry is in a constant race to provide the most useful innovations in the products that we use. The problem is that it is sometimes very difficult to keep track of all of them, and knowing what promises from the local sales rep are actually legit. In this CE webinar, through a series of highly relevant clinical scenarios, Dr. Gupta shares the best, most predictable solutions to make our experiences in the op more of a joy, and less of a headache.

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Structural Color Gives Life to Restorations Presenter: Dr. Newton Fahl CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 11/1/23 Expiration Date: 11/1/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Composite resins use pigment-based technology to match the polychromicity of natural teeth. Here, the challenge lies in adequately selecting dentin and enamel shades to mimic the optical characteristics of each layer in a restoration. Unlike other systems, omnichromatic composites are based on the structural color concept whereby a pigment-free, single shade can blend in with the surrounding tooth structure to produce seamless restorations. This CE webinar will discuss how this novel technology can effectively solve different clinical challenges with great esthetic success.

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Esthetic and Functional Bonding: A Sequential Process to Successful Bonding Procedures and Techniques Presenter: Dr. Dimple Desai CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/30/23 Expiration Date: 10/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Patients come into our office with misaligned, chipped or discolored bonded restorations. However, due to social media, patients are more fearful of "drilling" on their teeth. Therefore, they become very apprehensive about treatment. It is crucial to educate and communicate to our patients and use a more conservative approach to enhancing their smile. Step one for success is to correctly align the teeth in order to have long term results with composite bonding. Step two is assessing where and how much is needed to enhance the newly positioned teeth to create a more esthetic result. Composite bonding can yield immediate results and gratifications.

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Everyday Composites Made Extraordinary Presenter: Dr. Anthony Mennito CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 10/23/23 Expiration Date: 10/23/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is likely that every day, in your dental practice, you reach for your composite resin material to restore a tooth. It is the material we, as dentists, rely on the most. In this CE webinar, Dr. Mennito will share with you tools and materials to help you place durable and esthetic restorations for the posterior and anterior regions while making sure you don’t run over schedule.

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Fiber Reinforced Composites - Their Place in Everyday Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/2/23 Expiration Date: 10/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Supported with decades of research, this CE webinar dives into the enhanced value of short fiber-reinforced resin composites. What are they? These are composites, that have glass fibers placed in a variety of orientations and lengths to enhance the physical properties in load bearing areas. Do they replace your everyday composites and the answer is NO! What they do bring to the table are ways to enhance your restorations (especially endodontically treated teeth) and help reduce the risks of cracks and crack propagation.

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Faster, Better, More Profitable: Bulk Fill Composite is the Way! Presenter: Dr. Joshua Austin CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 9/18/23 Expiration Date: 9/18/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Practice costs grow year by year, however reimbursement rates stay flat. In order to remain as profitable, we face only once option...to increase our efficiency. Working smarter and faster is the only way. This CE webinar will help clinicians stay fast and efficient at the most common restorative procedures - direct posterior composites!

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Injection Molding: Incorporating Innovative Concepts for Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry in Clinical Practice Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 9/5/23 Expiration Date: 9/5/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This fast paced CE webinar will introduce clinicians to injection molding techniques and applications. Emphasis will be placed on how to prepare for clinical cases using the injection molding method. Materials and armamentarium that lend themselves to injection molding will be explored. Proper bonding, placement and finishing techniques will be discussed and practiced.

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Soft Tissue Control for Impressions, Digital Scanning, and Delivery of Bonded Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/30/23 Expiration Date: 8/30/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Proper soft tissue control and isolation is critical to many aspects of dentistry. Hard work and skill at creating or delivering an ideal restoration can all be negated if the soft tissue/fluid control is not ideal. There are many techniques, technologies, and techniques that can assist with this most critical aspect of dentistry. This CE webinar is designed to review many different helpful tools for the clinician to have more ideal outcomes.

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It’s the “SMALL” Details Making “BIG” Impacts on Dentistry - Nano/ORMOCER/Thermal Viscous Technology and the Advancements in Composites and Bonding Presenter: Dr. William Paveletz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/3/23 Expiration Date: 8/3/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental product formulations are always evolving with our profession. These improvements are impacting dental adhesives, flowables, and universal composites. In this CE webinar, take a journey on how these advancements are creating biocompatible restorations and improving clinical efficacy.

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Anterior Direct Composite Restorations - The Ultimate Additive Solution Presenter: Dr. Mehrdad Razaghy CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/2/23 Expiration Date: 8/2/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Anterior direct composite restorations are commonly regarded as one of the more intricate procedures within the realm of everyday dentistry. This particular aspect of dentistry requires the expertise of both the dental technician and the restorative dentist. Throughout this CE webinar, we will explore the significance of adhering to a straightforward checklist that can significantly enhance the predictability of direct resin restorations in the anterior region. Our focus will encompass the latest bonding protocol, which falls under the purview of Biomimetic Dentistry. By delving into numerous clinical examples, we will gain insights into a streamlined workflow that facilitates the attainment of reliable outcomes when working with composite materials in the anterior region. We will underscore the importance of case design, morphology, shade selection, and finishing techniques.

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The Heat Should Be On or Why Some Like It Warm Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: AdDent Release Date: 7/26/23 Expiration Date: 7/26/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Traditional instruction for composite application has always been “incremental” and with “cold” room temperature material. And yet, voids and gaps are often observed with the “cold” placement of these materials. Flowable composites and various placement techniques have been developed to help overcome this problem, especially in the deepest parts of our tooth preparations. However, recent evidence is calling this “tried and true” process into question. In this CE webinar, join us to review the “tradition” of composite placement as you and I were taught in dental school and as we investigate a processes that can simplify and improve your long term restorative process.

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Designing Smiles Can Be Fun - Predictable and Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry in the 21st Century Presenter: Dr. Hugh Flax CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 6/22/23 Expiration Date: 6/22/26 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Cosmetic dentistry is no longer a novelty as it was in the 1980’s...it is serious business. Patient expectations are growing so that you must learn to master the art and science not only in the front but the back of the mouth. Fortunately, advancements in technology and materials have allowed dentists and their teams to be on the same page with the patient, lab, and specialist that help you create extra-ordinary results that are predictable and profitable for the practice and often affordable for patients.

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