Online Dental CE

Optimal Dental Materials for Group and Solo Practices in a Post-Covid World Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/13/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The list of issues facing dental practices is far and wide ranging from overhead problems to those created by technology. Post-COVID issues are; patient accumulation and attrition, growing practice revenue in an ever-increasingly competitive environment, and technology advancements that include materials that require monitoring and updating. By keeping on top of the following, your practice can take these challenges head on before they become obstacles in the way of success. Patients are living longer so the dental profession now must assist patients in maintaining their dental health throughout their long lives. This CE webinar will address how dental providers can be proactive in their patient’s dental health, use healthy individualized materials, and incorporate new materials and technologies to increase their revenue.

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Flowable Composite Resin in a Variety of Clinical Applications Pediatric Dentistry for the General Dentist Presenter: Dr. Carla Cohn CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/25/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Flowable composite resins have long since been used effectively in preventative and restorative pediatric dentistry. But until now their use has been generally limited to sealants and liners. Recent improvements in mechanical properties and availability of different viscosities have changed how we view and use flowable resins. We now have many different flowables with different properties to choose from. Specifically, variations in viscosity lead to different clinical indications. We can now match appropriate viscosity and delivery to appropriate clinical scenario. As a result, flowable resins have a newly increased versatility and usefulness for different restorative situations. This CE webinar will walk through the advantages of different viscosity flowable resins and their indications for use with your pediatric patients. We will study several different clinical cases and choices of material for most effective and efficient use of our materials to best serve our patients.

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Anterior Discolorations: Resin Infiltration and Microabrasion – When, Where, and How Presenter: Dr. Nathaniel Lawson and Dr. Augusto Robles CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 6/24/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Surface and sub-surface enamel discolorations may bring a patient into the office for esthetic treatment. Traditional treatment for these lesions could involve composite resins or ceramic veneers. More conservative options are available for removing minimal tooth structure that do not involve bonding restorative materials which need to be replaced over time. Microabrasion is a technique which removes up to 100 microns of the outer layer of enamel. Resin infiltration is a new technique which removes some of the outer layer of enamel and then infiltrates an unfilled resin into the space. This CE webinar will describe both techniques and how to use them in combination.

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Expect More from Your Materials Presenter: Dr. Jeanette MacLean CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/23/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bioactive restorative materials and prevention products with bioavailable properties are revolutionizing the dental industry. Take your patient care to the next level by incorporating treatments that do more than just ‘fill’ or ‘clean’ teeth. Learn how glass ionomer cement sealants can do more than just provide a physical barrier from plaque on pits and fissures, they are hydrophilic, can be placed on partially erupted molars, and act as a fluoride reservoir that helps to prevent caries and enhance remineralization. Sealants and toothpastes with RECALDENT® technology increase the bioavailable calcium and phosphate in saliva to enhance enamel remineralization and reduce sensitivity without staining enamel. Glass hybrid restoratives help to reduce post-op sensitivity, reduce recurrent caries, improve outcomes, and have enhanced physical properties for long-lasting durability and esthetics. Dental materials are evolving and so should you!

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One-shade Flowable Composite for Modern Dental Practice Presenter: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 6/1/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The restorative care of all dental patients requires a strong knowledge of dental materials and their applications. The CE webinar will present new concepts in adhesion and current research into new dental materials familiarizing the participant with current technology.

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The Road Ahead: Thermoviscous Composite Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/21/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Introducing brand new composite technology: a line of products that are flowable but also, sculptable! This CE webinar discusses this exciting new system of composites that are designed to be warmed to fit into all nooks and crannies like flowable composites, but also easily molded and polished like sculptable composites. You haven’t seen anything like this before!

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To Warm or Not to Warm Composites - What Does the Evidence Say? Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/4/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is important to warm the material to at least (140°-155°F). A next generation of composite that was designed to be warmed is now available! This new composite category has TVT polymer technology combined with superior nano-hybrid fillers. It can be warmed with a traditional warmer or a new infrared warmer. This CE webinar will review the basics of composite warming and new infrared warmer.

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Fiber-Reinforced Composites – Advantages and Applications Presenter: Dr. Matt Nejad CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 4/29/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/29/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, we will cover • What is a Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) • Material properties and mechanical advantages • How does fiber-reinforcement minimize polymerization shrinkage and stress and residual stress on restored teeth • Why incremental layering is not the most effective stress reduction method • The strength and structural integrity of teeth restored with FRCs • Fiber-reinforced composite direct restoration technique

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Intelligent Simplification of Direct Composites Presenter: Dr. Michael Morgan CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 4/15/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In the past several years there have been improvements in composite and adhesion technologies. These new technologies enable clinicians to place the majority of their direct composites with a simplified bonding and composite technique. This course will review these materials & techniques with anterior Class-IV restorations & common posterior restorations. A Value-Based, shade system will be reviewed and clinical techniques to improve color matching anterior restorations.

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Additive Restorative Dentistry: A Minimal and Non-Invasive Approach to Dental Care Presenter: Dr. Abdi Sameni CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/25/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The traditional current model in dentistry, influenced primarily by third party payers, offers only a “reactive” approach to restorative care. Most if not all conservative minimally & non-invasive treatment options are typically not “covered” expenses; and when they are, they are reimbursed at a rate that makes them unrealistic. In this CE webinar a more “proactive” approach will be presented to better serve the patient population and to enhance the practices ability to operate more independently and profitably without the interference of third parties.

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Near Infrared Technology: A Novel Solution to Bulk-Fill with Warmed Composite! Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/11/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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2021 Award Winning Products Presenter: Dr. Sabiha Bunek and Dr. Ona Erdt CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 2/25/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/25/27 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It is often challenging for clinicians to keep abreast of the vast array of materials and equipment on the market. In this CE webinar, you will learn which products received high accolades in their particular product categories and why they were chosen. Since 1983, DENTAL ADVISOR has provided the dental industry with trusted information on products and equipment. Participants will leave with a valuable update on the latest products and techniques to take back and implement into daily practice for saving time, minimizing stress and maximizing productivity.

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Wonderful One Visit Composite Solutions Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/23/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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Warming Composites – Quicker, Better, and More Efficient Restorations Presenter: Dr. Marc Geissberger CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/10/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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Power Up Your Restorative Practice Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 1/15/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Technology and restorative material innovations continue to advance everyday dentistry. Are you taking advantage of what these handpiece devices offer? This CE webinar will introduce how the tools of our trade can deliver tooth preparation confidence for clinicians while creating an excellent patient experience. Discussion will revolve around the benefits of how incorporating handpiece power into our practices can improve ergonomics in conjunction with promoting patient safety and readiness. Set your practice apart!

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Predictable Adhesive Restorations Utilizing a New Bulk Fill Thermoviscous Material Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/14/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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Posterior Composites Made Easy Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: Kulzer Release Date: 1/14/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Posterior composites are a procedure that shows up on our schedules each and every day. Finding ways to make them more efficient and more effective has been a goal for several decades in dentistry. In this CE webinar we will look at new materials and techniques for accomplishing just that.

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Restoring Teeth with High Strength Injectable Composite Presenter: Dr. Robert Marus CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 1/13/21     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/13/27 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 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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Clear Aligner Therapy: Placing & Removing Attachments Presenter: Dr. Payam Ataii CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 12/18/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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The Role of Bioceramics in Treatment of the Pediatric and Mature Vital Tooth Presenter: Dr. Martin Trope CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/15/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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Integration of BioActive Materials to Grow Your Practice Presenter: Dr. Brittany Bergeron CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 12/11/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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Simplified Same-Day Cosmetic Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 12/9/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

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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If Your Restoration Doesn’t Shine Like a Diamond, It’s Not Finished! Presenter: Dr. Jaimee Morgan CE Supporter: Microcopy Release Date: 12/4/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

It has been suggested to either not have your zirconia crowns glazed by your lab or to sandblast the occlusal surface to be able to evaluate the occlusion better at the seating appointment. Once the occlusion has been established, getting a glaze like finish on your zirconia restoration can be challenging. Using the 2 step zirconia polishers will ensure you achieve the glossy finish she seek. Our composite restorations deserve the same respect. Again, using the 2 step composite polishers with the 48L finishing bur will give you exquisite results, without the use of messy polishing pastes.

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Restorative Dentistry 2021: Mastering Single Shade Composites Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 11/20/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Single shade composites arrived at the perfect time: they came to simplify our dentistry but they quickly became the PERFECT product to use during a pandemic. This CE webinar explains why but also helps you to take them to the next level: replacing large amalgams, filling implant screw holes, covering metal post-cores without grey showing through. This paradigm has already shifted- learn better answers for efficient, economical, beautiful dentistry.

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Tooth Preserving Dentistry: Taking Direct Composites to the Next Level Presenter: Dr. Richard Young CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 11/6/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 11/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review, in a real world “wet fingered” dentist’s way, some of the techniques, materials, and key research, behind 34 years of advanced adhesive minimally invasive dentistry. It will help take your direct composites to the next level. New injection molding techniques combined with advanced adhesion techniques will be presented. A clinical review of successful, long-term clinical cases will be reviewed as well.

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Let’s Get Chemical! Understanding How Basic Chemistry of Materials Affects Day to Day Practice Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Vista Apex Release Date: 10/21/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We don't often think of chemistry when we think of Dental materials but chemistry is what truly makes some products work better than others. In this CE webinar, join us as we explore some materials in day to day dentistry and gather an understanding how we can achieve better success if we use those material appropriately.

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Hygiene to Restorative - How to Plan for Success Presenter: Dr. Arthur Tomaro CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 10/15/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The success of your treatment is based upon Diagnosis, Procedures, and Materials. With so many choices of materials, the goal is to simplify techniques and materials with an increase in efficiency. In this CE webinar, learn why varnish is a must in today's hygiene protocol and the process of preparation to the placement of both direct and Zirconium restorations.

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Hey Doc, the Tooth You Restored Hurts Now! How to Avoid Post-Op Sensitivity Presenter: Dr. Rolando Nunez CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 9/23/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Everyday dentistry requires bonding. From direct composite restorations to indirect veneers, bonding plays an important role in every clinical practice. Many dentists report that their patients are still experiencing post-operative sensitivity after treatment. Sensitivity can be contributed to the bonding technique and/or the proper treatment of the dentin surface. This CE webinar will cover possible causes for post-operative sensitivity and how to prevent it from happening.

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Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 8/20/20     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Caries management strategies are evolving and moving away from the typical treatment of “drilling and filling”. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was introduced to the US market in 2015. This CE webinar will define and explain the technique called Silver Modified Atraumatic Technique (SMART) in which SDF is applied and immediately restored or sealed with different dental materials. The CE webinar will cover the main physical properties and advantages of the available dental materials and the role with the SMART technique. Clinical cases will be use to illustrate the technique.

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