Join us in this CE webinar as we will review applications of zirconia for a variety of clinical scenarios while maintaining control over the final outcome with chairside milling.
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Expanding Your Soft Tissue Possibilities with the 9.3 µm CO2 Laser
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Weintraub CE Supporter: Convergent Dental
Why refer dental patients out when you can keep them at your practice and deliver amazing clinical outcomes? Using the 9.3 µm CO2 laser, dentists perform soft and osseous tissue procedures because they are simple, fast and minimally invasive. In this CE webinar, Dr. Weintraub will review how the 9.3 µm CO2 laser virtually eliminates the bleeding, sutures and post-operative pain from dental visits, enabling you to add higher revenue procedures like gingivectomies, frenectomies, crown lengthening, and more.
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Boosting Treatment Acceptance in a Slower Economy: How and When to Offer Patient Financing
Presenter: Adrian Valente CE Supporter: Sunbit
When it comes to the state of the U.S. economy, dentists and their teams are clearly concerned. In fact, according to a recent national survey of dental professionals, 86% noted the economy had noted at least some impact on patients’ decisions to delay or forgo treatment. Fortunately, third-party financing is available to help. Becoming an expert at how and when to present financing can help you provide a better patient experience and get more patients to “yes.” With you on the front lines helping patients every day, this CE webinar is designed with you in mind. We’ll teach you how to elevate your patient financing conversations and treatment presentation skills with proven strategies to increase your case acceptance success and boost top-line revenue.
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: Utilizing Classic Dental Materials for Successful Treatment Outcomes with an Aging Demographic
Presenter: Dr. Miles Cone CE Supporter: GC America
As the patient pool in each dental practice continues to age, clinicians must thoughtfully consider and approach the evolving restorative needs and oral health demands of each individual patient. This CE webinar will cover several real-world case studies which demonstrate a customized approach to treatment planning endosseous implants, improving the esthetics of darker teeth, aiding the retention and stability of removable prosthetics, and improving the overall hygiene and well-being of periodontally compromised dentition within an ageing demographic.
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TMD is No Longer a Mystery - Learn What Drives All the Symptoms and the Simple Solution
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Urbanek CE Supporter: Cellerant
In this CE webinar, you will learn the common denominator that drives all the disparate symptoms confusing doctors for decades. You will then be introduced to the simple non-surgical solution used successfully in over 4000 cases and validated by independent university studies. Upon completing this CE webinar, the student will be able to identify the various symptoms of TMD and understand why its simple solution has been overlooked for so long.
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Embracing Bioactivity: A Path to Optimal Patient Care
Presenter: Dr. Delfin Barquero CE Supporter: Pulpdent
In this cutting-edge CE webinar, participants will delve into the exciting world of bioactivity and its applications in dentistry. The webinar will explore the science behind bioactive materials, their benefits, and how they can revolutionize dental treatments. By incorporating bioactivity into your practice, you can provide top-tier care while preserving the natural beauty of your patients' smiles.
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Conscious Sedation vs. IV Sedation in a Dental Office
Presenter: Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Michael Morehead CE Supporter: HealthFirst
The goal of every composite restorative material developed by manufacturers, is to become the synthetic restorative that best mimics natural tooth structure and be the most Biomimetic available. Materials can claim to be the “best” in one or more performance categories or testing protocols. However, the best material theoretically - will be the one that is “best” in the greatest number of those testing categories or properties. This CE webinar will detail and analyze the various “key” testing protocols used in manufacturing for the testing of composite materials. We will then explain the in-vivo, clinical value, of those tests and associated bar graphs. Additionally, we will discuss how these various performance indicators, impact the long-term marginal integrity of restorations.
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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
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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Tissue Grafting Fundamentals and Alternative Options (for the General Dentist)
Presenter: Dr. Sam Shamardi CE Supporter: VOCO America
Mucogingival defects are a common issue patients present with that have multiple treatment solutions. With a significant rise in orthodontic alignment therapy and other homecare and developmental etiologies, issues like soft tissue recession and lack of clinical attachment are a common clinical presentation that often require intervention. This CE webinar will explore the various surgical and non-surgical options clinicians can consider in treating these cases along with its importance to the long-term stability of our dentition.
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Erasing the Gap: Challenges of Patient Acceptance in Periodontal Treatment Plans
Presenter: Dr. Samuel Low CE Supporter: Philips Oral Healthcare
Welcome to a CE webinar designed for dentists and dental hygienists committed to enhancing their patient communication skills and increasing acceptance rates of periodontal treatment plans. In this webinar, you will delve into the most significant challenges faced by practitioners and their hygiene team in convincingly proposing both non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment plans to their patients. You will explore various methods to bridge this gap between practitioners and patients, such as improved communication through verbal cues and visual aids; utilizing technology to increase patient education, offering financial support through possible 3rd party plans and alternative payment options, reducing patient anxiety by providing supportive care and a calming environment during visits, and considering cultural and language barriers.
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Crown-worthy Choices: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Select Products with Confidence
Presenter: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc CE Supporter: Pulpdent
This CE webinar aims to empower dental hygienists with the knowledge and confidence to make informed product selections. The webinar will delve into the digestible science behind dental product selection, including a look at active ingredients and how they contribute to oral health. With this knowledge, dental hygienists will be able to choose products that best suit the unique needs of their patients.
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Overcoming Challenges with Intraoral Scanning
Presenter: Dr. Marian Fanica CE Supporter: Centrix
In this CE webinar you will learn the main differences and benefits of intraoral scanning compared with analog impressioning. We will also review different types of preparations for easier scanning. We will provide insight into managing the tissue and any bleeding that can occur, which can interfere with accurate scanning. Other points that will be covered: Retraction paste vs. retraction cord in a digital technique; Atraumatic retraction for the best aesthetic and gingival health; Benefits of using Teflon tape for easier margin markings; Tips and tricks for faster and predictable scanning.
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Improving Preventive Care Outcomes with Salivary and Biofilm Diagnostics
Presenter: Lory Laughter, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Saliva is a window into our oral health status. Since our saliva contains protective, destructive and diagnostic components, testing is beneficial in caries and periodontal risk diagnosis. Recognizing the markers can assist in developing preventive and restorative treatment plans. Salivary diagnosis is the gateway to effective patient education and provides valuable insight into patient oral and overall health. This CE webinar will cover the current and historical research around salivary diagnosis as well as suggestions for treatment planning and patient education to reduce disease risk.
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Ergonomics and Efficiency: The Dynamic Duo for Better Productivity!
Presenter: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS CE Supporter: Pulpdent
The dental profession is at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), with up to 96% of practitioners reporting pain due to clinical work habits. This is due to repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching, incorrect operator and patient positioning, and performing repetitive movements in a static posture. These habits not only compromise the health of the dental clinician but also reduces efficiency and production. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the working environment to the practitioner, instead of forcing one's body to acclimate to the environment. Proper ergonomics can increase productivity and efficiency, decrease pain, and lengthen one's career. Allowing the individual to practice pain-free, ergonomics can increase the quality of one's life and work satisfaction. At the conclusion of this CE webinar, participants will learn ergonomic techniques, proper positioning, and product choices to allow them to practice pain-free while also increasing efficiency and productivity.
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Special Care for Special Needs
Presenter: Jamie Collins, RDH-EA CE Supporter: GC America
One in 44 children have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, with approximately 100 newly diagnosed patients daily. Since first identified as a disorder in the 1940’s, Autism Spectrum is the fastest growing developmental disorder in current history. Treating special needs patients in a dental practice presents a multitude of challenges from behavior and cooperation concerns to related health concerns, not to mention the oral considerations associated with medications. As these children on the Autism Spectrum age and integrate into society as young adults many also age out of pediatric dental practices and are seen in general practices. As a practicing hygienist and mother of an Autistic child the speaker has learned methods to ease the anxiety associated with dental appointments for many patients in addition to common oral conditions that may affect individuals with Special Needs.
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Welcome to the New World of Geriatric Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Terry Grant CE Supporter: VOCO America
This CE webinar will review diagnosis, prevention, management, treatment and clinical concerns for providing oral health care to the medically and mentally compromised adult individuals.
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The Practice Multiplier at the Center of Your Digital Practice: 9.3-micron Wavelength CO2 Laser
Presenter: Dr. Heath Brantley CE Supporter: Convergent Dental
Digital technology has been rapidly improving dental care for the past 25 years. 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, intraoral scanners, and the 9.3-micron wavelength CO2 laser work together to enable more precise, minimally invasive dentistry with better clinical results and an elevated patient experience. During this CE webinar, Heath Brantley, DDS will discuss how the 9.3-micron wavelength CO2 laser acts as a multiplier at the center of a digital dental practice, enabling dentists to streamline the way they do existing procedures, expand to new procedures, and attract more patients.
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Why Are Sterilization Indicators and Integrators So Important for Patient Safety?
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Halyard
While dental practice focus on weekly monitoring of their sterilizers with biological indicators or spore tests, each sterilization pouch or wrapped pack/cassette must have indicators that validate that the instruments have been exposed to all the parameters for sterilization. In addition a indicating integrator must also be used to validate each sterilization load. In this CE webinar, learn more about the types of indicators and integrators and how to incorporate them appropriately into your sterilization process.
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Digital Dentures: New Materials & New Techniques - Exploring the Latest Advancements in Denture Materials and How They Can Benefit Your Practice
Presenter: John Orfanidis CE Supporter: VOCO America
In this CE webinar, learn the benefits and techniques of incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand the advantages of using digital technology to produce dentures. Learn about the latest materials used in digital dentures and their benefits. Discuss the clinical steps for incorporating new materials into your denture workflow. Understand how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the fabrication process.
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Clinical Workflow for Today's Esthetics
Presenter: Dr. Franklin Shull CE Supporter: Ivoclar
The patient's demand for esthetic restorations is increasing. This encourages dental practitioners to select contemporary ceramic materials and streamlined workflows for restorative procedures. With advancements in dental technology, the clinician can provide efficient processes from diagnosis and treatment planning to impression taking, up to and including, the insertion of the final restoration. In this CE webinar, intra-oral scanning techniques, material selection and cementation protocols will be addressed to maximize long-term performance and esthetics of your all-ceramic restorations.
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One-Visit Solutions: CAD/CAM Indirect Hybrid Blocks
Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America
This CE webinar will review hybrid indirect blocks and their use in dental CAD/CAM dentistry. As CAD/CAM dentistry continues to increase in use, the need for faster materials and efficiency is ever constant. Hybrid blocks are materials that mill fast, have great wearability and produce beautiful restorations. The properties of nano-hybrid materials and cementation protocol to obtain the best long-term results will be discussed. The attendees will learn about how these products can boost productivity in the general practice.
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Unleash Your Digital Dentistry Expertise
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bell CE Supporter: ACTEON
Digital dentistry is rapidly becoming the standard of care. However, understanding the diversity of use and assimilation into your practice often remains a mystery. Most importantly, clinicians need to understand how to maximize their investment in the technology and how to ensure its valuable return on investment. This CE webinar will share practical understanding of how digital plays an integral part in a practice and its best uses of application. Discussion will be considered for the restorative workflow and smile design cases.
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The Heat Should Be On or Why Some Like It Warm
Presenter: Dr. John Comisi CE Supporter: AdDent
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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The Benefits of In-Office 3D Printed Splints and Guards
Presenter: Dr. Diana Fat and Todd Fong CE Supporter: DMG America
Are you thinking about investing in 3D printing or have you already made the investment? This CE webinar will teach you how and when to make fully digital 3D printed splints. We will also discuss when and why you should consider using tried and true analog techniques or even a hybrid technique.
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Anterior Direct Composite Restorations - The Ultimate Additive Solution
Presenter: Dr. Mehrdad Razaghy CE Supporter: GC America
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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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
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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The Flaws in Financing: Maximizing Patient Acceptance through Modern Technology and New Software Platforms
Presenter: Dr. Sam Shamardi CE Supporter: Sunbit
Multiple challenges exist when attempting to plan cases, but ultimately the primary factor patients are worried about is the ability to finance their treatment. This CE webinar will highlight new software platforms and technologies that will allow practices to increase patient acceptance via improved financing options and advances in technology and insurance alternatives.
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Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal World
Presenter: Heather Rodgers, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This CE webinar will discuss your possible liabilities in the treatment of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll discuss how to make common sense decisions on a topic that may prove to be very challenging in the future. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.
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Soft Tissue Control for Impressions, Digital Scanning, and Delivery of Bonded Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Gary Radz CE Supporter: VOCO America
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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Elevate Your Implant Dentistry with Digital Technology
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Blair CE Supporter: Convergent Dental
Digital technology allows us to elevate our techniques for placing, uncovering, and restoring implants. This CE webinar will review implant treatment planning and delivery using multiple tools, including intraoral scanners, CBCT, and the 9.3 µm CO2 laser. You will learn how different technology allows you to improve efficiency, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.
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Treating Between the Lines: Understanding Rx and Illicit Drug Abuse
Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. CE Supporter: VOCO America
Substance abuse is at an all-time “high” in this country with an estimated 1 out of every 10 Americans addicted to prescription or illicit drugs. As dental professionals, we must awaken to the reality that many of our patients have substance-use disorders and that our examination findings of advanced caries, severe hyposalivation, and poor plaque control are often the effects of depressant, stimulant, and opioid abuse. In this CE webinar, learn how to recognize the clues of substance abuse from a routine dental examination, discuss your concerns and suspicions with patients, develop and deliver safe and effective dental treatment, and manage pain with non-opioid medications. *Note: Course content does not include marijuana
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The Missing pHuzzle Piece
Presenter: Sarah Eller, RDH, IPDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
During this CE webinar, we will • Learn about pH and its effects on the oral environment • Understand the importance of a healthy salivary buffering capacity • Identify oral conditions and their likelihood to present in certain pH environments • Recognize products that remineralize decalcified tooth enamel & how to implement them into a clinical workflow
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I Can See Clearly Now: Soft Tissue Retraction Options
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Rainey CE Supporter: VOCO America
It’s been said that “the tissue is the issue,” and we all know that can be true! In the restorative world, contamination from soft tissue in the oral environment can cause havoc mid-procedure. There are a myriad of materials and tools available for retraction of the soft tissue - and it’s ok to mix and match to optimize patient outcomes. This CE webinar will review options for tissue management, both of the physical and chemical varieties to assist in maintaining a dry restorative field in many of our day-to-day procedures.
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Prevention is Profitable
Presenter: Alicia Murria, RDH, MS CE Supporter: VOCO America
This fun and interactive CE webinar is designed to empower and reinvigorate dental professionals with concepts and practices of teaching the oral-systemic link they can implement immediately. They will leave with the ability to leverage their mid-level health care role, embrace an important extension of their professional influence, and add life-saving value to each patient they see. After this CE webinar, the attendee will know that prevention can be profitable.
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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
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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Products, Innovations and Techniques That Reduce Headaches in the Operatory
Presenter: Dr. Ankur Gupta CE Supporter: VOCO America
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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The Truth About Occlusion and Rethinking "Normal"
Presenter: Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH CE Supporter: VOCO America
What is the occlusion on the right? How about the left? What does this mean for your patient’s oral health? Malocclusion or misalignment can lead to oral maladies that increase the risk of tooth loss and periodontal disease. Malocclusion may also be a marker for airway issues, TMJ disorders, and migraines, significantly impacting the patient's overall health. Receding gums and tooth wear isn't something we should dismiss as "normal". Taking the time to research these conditions can help us identify factors leading to long-term damage, so our patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles - saving them from painful procedures or high costs down the line.
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Flow Into Anterior Injectable Composites
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Derse CE Supporter: VOCO America
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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Managing Anxiety Within Ourselves and Our Patients
Presenter: Ryan Rutar CE Supporter: VOCO America
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million Americas every year. The dental office is no exception to experiencing anxiety in themselves and in their patients. By empowering dental professionals on their specific contributions, they can make in the clinical practice, they can help support the many patients into accepting dental treatment without letting disease take over. It is more important than ever, with patients avoiding dental care, to develop dental professionals that know how to deal with the hidden anxiety disorders that face our practice every day.
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