Online Dental CE

Direct Composite Resin Restorations - Preparing for the Amalgam Phase Down Presenter: Dr. Nick Barker CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As amalgam alloys are phased down, it is likely that composite resins will gain in popularity as the direct restorative material of choice. We will review the techniques of placement and discuss how these modern materials can be used to produce a strong and reliable restoration in a similar working time to that of amalgam.

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High Impact Esthetics - Achieving Maximal Esthetics with Minimal Chair Time Presenter: Dr. Wynn Okuda CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today, our patients desire dentistry to be less invasive yet highly esthetic. With new and exciting materials, better techniques can be developed to achieve maximal esthetic results in a reasonable chair time. Using 25 years of experience, this CE webinar is directed towards providing knowledge to solve anterior esthetic restorative challenges.

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Bonding Excellence: Making Your Best Better Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/19/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Our reputation as clinical dentists in delivering esthetic and restorative dentistry is directly dependent upon adhesion. Whether, direct or indirect, adhesion is the foundation for the success of long-term restorations. Individual substrates require a customized protocol for success. From materials to protocols this CE webinar simplifies the components of successful adhesion.

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Taking Adhesive Dentistry to New Levels of Efficiency Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 6/10/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, the student will learn: 1. Why you should consider using a universal bonding agent 2. How you should and shouldn’t use these universal bonding agents 3. Advantages and disadvantages of the various adhesive delivery systems

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Predictable Success With Class II & Class III Composites Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/22/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have reviewed • Simplified real world techniques for the most common procedure in dentistry • Avoiding post-operative sensitivity • Getting predictable contacts every time • How to stay supra-gingival for maximum success

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Update on Pulp Capping Procedures Presenter: Dr. Robert Levin CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 5/21/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Pulp capping procedures have historically been challenging. The primary objective is to save the tooth, however, due to the uncertainty of success with this procedure some clinicians opt for root canal therapy. This CE webinar is designed to introduce the various products available today for direct and indirect pulp capping and to give the clinician an overview of their strengths and weaknesses.

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Mastering Direct Placement Restorative Materials (2014) Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 5/7/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today’s direct restorative materials have vastly improved physical properties and uses that can significantly improve the restorations we place today. In this CE webinar, we will examine the benefits and drawbacks of even these superior materials: where they are called for, what they can do to benefit the restorative process and where they can fail.

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Bonding Excellence - Material Updates and Technique Tips to Make Your Best Better Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/7/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/7/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this CE webinar, the student will review: • Taking a fresh look at the bonding protocol • Bonding agents • Luting cements • Understanding direct and indirect materials so you can select a bonding protocol that is suited to the clinical situation.

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Mastering Composite Layering and Blending Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 4/2/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you ever felt lost when trying to shade match a difficult tooth color? With dozens of shades to choose from, learn how you can layer one, two or more shades to find the ideal match for every patient in this CE webinar. Blending multiple shades doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive but can provide an excellent solution for all patients.

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A Quick Guide to Bonding and Cementation Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/25/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will look at the current options for bonding and cementation of indirect restorations. With so many choices today it can be confusing. Simple decision points will be presented to know when to use conventional cementation or a true bonding protocol. We will also look at the current choices in materials and which clinical situations they are best for.

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Creating Natural Esthetics with Newly Developed Composites: Restoring the Tooth from the Inside Out Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/11/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Developing treatment strategies for restoration of anterior maxillary dentition can be challenging. When faced with such cases, a detailed diagnosis and thorough understanding is required to ensure that the most appropriate materials and techniques are considered. In this CE webinar, you will learn how to improve your skills and confidence using a new generation of composites that utilize minimal invasive concepts. Minimally invasive concepts originates from the “inside out”.

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101 Uses For Flowable Composites Presenter: Dr. Michael Morgan CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 1/30/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Flowable composite resins have a multitude of uses in general restorative dentistry. Their low viscosity and ability to be placed in very small and precise increments makes them the ideal restorative material in many instances. This CE webinar will provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills to comfortably and predictably use flowable composites in many treatment modalities. Subjects discussed will include sealants, Class I, II and V direct resin restorations, indirect restoration block-out, provisionalization, mockups, occlusion and repairs/renewals.

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A New Focus on Bioactive and Biocompatible Materials Presenter: Dr. Richard Trushkowsky CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 1/9/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In today’s dental marketplace there are several bioactive and biocompatible materials available for the dental practitioner. This webinar will discuss: what bioactivity is, the differences between the materials available and their uses, how to maintain or restore the integrity of the pulp, and how to treat perforations, apexification, and both internal and external resportions. At the completion of this CE webinar, the student will have a deeper understanding of bioactive and biocompatible materials.

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Secrets to Successful Dental Dam Placement-Basic Techniques Presenter: Mary Costello, CDA, BS CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 12/18/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The goal of this program is to feature simplified dental dam application techniques that expedite dental dam placement. Basic techniques discussed during the presentation include: • Guidelines for dental dam and clamp/retainer selection • Winged Technique-A combined-step method • Modified Winged Technique-The wingless alternative • Clampless Technique-An alternative to using clamps • Loop Technique-A method to expedite dam placement through tight contacts

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Simple Solutions for Everyday Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Paresh Shah CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/18/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As dentists we are challenged with and an increased complexity of our restorative treatments. In addition, our material choices continue to evolve and increase. This webinar will review practical and current options for treating many of the everyday challenges we encounter in practice.

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Predictable Bonded Restorative Procedures - Science and Substance Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 12/9/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this webinar Dr. Flucke will discuss materials & methods to make adhesive dentistry predictable and efficient. Dr. Flucke will share real world ways to make these procedures less stressful for both the team and the patient as well as providing tips & tricks for efficiency. A combination of the science to discuss the "why's" and recommendations for better results will be a big part of the presentation.

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Direct Posterior Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. Gary Alex CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/21/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Predictable placement of posterior composites requires proper management of the adhesive interface and a precise clinical protocol. Upon completion of this CE webinar, students will: 1. Learn how to improve efficiency for placement of direct posterior composites based on the very latest research and materials.

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Excellence in Everyday Direct Composite Restorations Presenter: Dr. John F. Weston CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 11/20/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

If you are not offering direct restorative options to your patients, you are missing out. Current economic conditions demand that we provide affordable cosmetic oriented options. This course will show simplified techniques for predictable outcomes when performing direct restorative procedures.

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Mastering Direct Placement Restorative Materials Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/5/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today’s direct restorative materials have vastly improved physical properties and uses that can significantly improve the restorations we place today. They also enable us to perform more minimally invasive procedures since following the “rules” set up by G.V. Black for cavity preparation are not readily needed when using today’s high tech direct placement materials. However, we must still fully understand the benefits and drawbacks of even these superior materials: where they are called for, what they can do to benefit the restorative process and where they can fail.

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Pediatric Pulp Therapy - Confusion Clarified Presenter: Dr. Alan Milnes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 10/28/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will cover a topic which often confronts family dentists but which was probably not taught well, or at all, in dental school - pediatric pulp therapy. Dr. Milnes will discuss, with the aid of evidence-based practice guidelines, the basics of pediatric pulp therapy, tried and true methods to aid the dentist in making an accurate diagnosis for a child with tooth pain. As well, he will discuss the management of pediatric pulp pathoses taking into consideration important criteria such as age, behaviour, dental development and the strategic importance (or lack thereof) of certain primary teeth and, last but not least, the materials available today- both old and new - for treating pediatric pulp tissues.

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Extreme Resin Makeovers: Treating Incisal Attrition and Vertical Collapse with Direct Resin for Reduced Dental Budgets Presenter: Dr. Peter Walford CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/22/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the correct resins and a knowledgeable, simplified prosthodontic approach, selected Attrition/Erosion cases can be reliably restored using direct resin. This webinar will illustrate case management, use of stents and diagnostic devices, specialized matrixes, a systematic composite protocol, and accelerated placement techniques to obtain a controlled result quickly and cost-effectively. Techniques learned can be incorporated into simpler cases in daily practice, building new revenue streams.

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Immediate Dentin Sealing: The Most Important Advancement in Adhesion Dentistry Presenter: Dr. David Alleman CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 10/21/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will present the clinical techniques, materials and the published, scientific, literature on Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS). The combination of this technique with a gold standard bonding system will maintain the seal on dentin, prevent secondary caries, eliminate post-operative pain and preserve pulp vitality.

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Practicing Dentistry Smarter: Hints from the Trenches Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 10/8/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are some hidden practical “pearls” that we all have that makes our day-to-day practice easier. Dr. Comisi believes these pearls need to be shared so that we all can be more effective in the care of our patients, and make our days a bit easier to get through.

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What We Know And Don’t Know About Zirconium Oxide And Lithium Disilicate (Update) Presenter: Dr. Joseph Caruso and Luke Kahng CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 10/1/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bonding materials are extremely important in the longevity and the retention of modern dental CAD/CAM materials. This CE webinar will address two of the materials that have greatly influenced dentistry in the last few years: Zirconium Oxide and Lithium Disilicate. Various modifications within these restorations such as monolithic and the layering technique of porcelains will be discussed.

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Innovations in Composite Technology: Versatile, Simplistic and Cost Effective Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 8/8/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There are so many dental restoratives in the market place that it has become quite a task to manage all bonding systems, composite materials and inventory for each. This CE webinar will present composite and bonding systems that will help you achieve the goals of speed, esthetics and productivity. Learn to work efficiently—without great costs—on versatile materials with proven track records while producing great results.

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The ABC’s of Composite Handling Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 7/25/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Creating a smooth, functional, and beautiful restoration requires an understanding of function, anatomy and materials. We will explore how using various viscosities of composite can save time and effort, while creating highly esthetic restorations. See how easy it is to replicate the polychromatic shading and realistic characteristics found in natural teeth.”

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Indirect/Direct Composite Inlays Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/11/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the technique behind doing indirect/direct composite inlays as an alternative to lab or CAD/CAM-fabricated inlays and partial onlays; be more familiar with the technique via clinical presentations with different materials currently on the market.

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Modern Post and Core Placement Presenter: Dr. Michael DiTolla CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/6/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The post and core has undergone many changes throughout the last few decades. Many of us were taught cast gold post and cores in dental school, only to switch to direct placed metal posts after graduation to save an appointment. To keep anterior teeth from looking gray, many switched to zirconia posts before learning they may cause root fractures due to their stiffness. Modern post and core technique features fiber reinforced resin posts with a dentin like elasticity, paired with a dual-cured nano-hybrid core build-up material.

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Esthetic Alternatives to Direct Composites Presenter: Dr. Mark Pitel CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/28/13     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide a brief comparison between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials. The presenter will discuss advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically. Upon completion of this CE Activity, the student will be able to: understand the difference between restoring anterior and posterior teeth with direct composites and glass ionomer materials; identify the advantages and disadvantages of each material type as well as when is it preferable to use one or the other clinically; better understand the clinical scope of using glass ionomers for direct restorations in posterior teeth via clinical case presentation using Equia technique as an example.

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