Online Dental CE

Minimally Invasive Use of Pink Composite Resin in Esthetic Restoration of Periodontally Involved Teeth Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/16/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The gingival architecture represents the frame for the teeth. If it is not restored correctly, either surgically or prosthetically, it will impair the final three dimensional esthetic outcomes. This CE webinar will teach you how to enhance your skills and gain confidence using pink composites that utilize minimally invasive concepts. Patients with esthetic and functional defects from loss of gingival tissue, pink composite resin material can be a timely and cost-effective alternative to surgical options.

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Glass Ionomers - Essential for Optimal Restorative Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Edmond Hewlett CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/14/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Glass ionomers comprise a diverse group of highly-versatile restorative materials with unique properties that make them indispensable for your practice. This CE webinar will cover the selection and use of Glass Ionomers as stand-alone restoratives and in combination with composite resin to optimally manage various commonly encountered restorative situations.

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Clinical Considerations with New Generation, Translucent, Full Contour Zirconia Presenter: Dr. Daniel Poticny CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 3/2/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Zirconia is rapidly becoming the go-to material for dentists seeking high performance. Performance and esthetics can go hand in hand. Learn about zirconia with recent advances in aesthetic, monolithic zirconia suitable for all of your indirect restorations in the esthetic zone with the introduction of 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia.

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General Principles in Implant Therapy Presenter: Dr. Isaac Tawil CE Supporter: NSK America Release Date: 3/1/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As dental implant professionals we need to focus on the basic principles to create prosthetically correct implant placements. This CE webinar will discuss the tools, techniques and patient selection to establish a successful implant practice.

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Better, Faster, Safer Prevention - The Role of Ultrasonics and Fluorides Presenter: Amy Jackson CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/23/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Prevention is becoming the forefront dentistry with more treatment strategies than ever before. This webinar will briefly chart the recent advances in ultrasonic technology including insert development and the role of fluoride varnish in surgery. It will describe the history, modality and progression of ultrasonics and their use in treating periodontal disease, touching on insert selection and instrumentation and how manufacturers have improved on their earlier designs. It will also highlight the recent advances in fluoride varnish showing benefits for patients with dentine hyper-sensitivity.

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Little Known Secret Techniques to Open Anyone's Mouth Presenter: Dr. Harvey Levy CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 2/21/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will reveal acupressure methods to open the mouth, and tools we use to maintain the mouth open. Other techniques include physical distraction and multiple site stimulation. Used in conjunction, we have found these techniques to be effective for 96% of the uncooperative patients in our office (the remaining 4% we bring to an operating room.)

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Becoming a Digital Orthodontist - Top 10 Social Media & Digital Marketing Tips Presenter: Dr. Kyle Fagala CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 2/17/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn how to grow your orthodontic practice by engaging your audience on social media and attracting new patients to your website. In this CE webinar, Dr. Kyle Fagala shares his Top 10 digital marketing secrets for social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. He also discusses best practices for SEO, Web Design, Blogging, and Google Ads.

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Bonding Indirect Ceramics Presenter: Dr. Lee Ann Brady CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 2/15/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Bonding and cementation is the last step in ensuring long term success of your indirect ceramic restorations. With so many materials and procedures at our disposal confusion can lead to technical failures. In this CE webinar, we will look at the required steps for bonding ceramics from preparing the restoration to easily removing excess material before final curing.

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Adhesive Dentistry, Glass Ionomers, and Bioactive Materials Presenter: Dr. Gerard Kugel CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 2/9/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

There is a plethora of bonding agents, glass ionomers and bioactive materials on the market. This CE webinar reviews new materials and techniques in an effort to improve our treatment outcomes from prevention to restoration highlighting the new class of GI and bioactive/biomimetic materials. We will review techniques and tools to enhance the long-term maintenance of your patient’s dentition and helping prevent the need for future restoration. We will also cover the benefits of these products for the pediatric patient.

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New Technology Solves Main Issue with Single-Bottle Adhesives Presenter: Dr. Mark McOmie CE Supporter: Kuraray Noritake Release Date: 2/9/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will show clinical cases with a new single-bottle universal adhesive that contains a new monomer that has properties similar to a “Gold Standard” 6th generation adhesive. Direct posterior & anterior cases will be illustrated as well as zirconia bonding with this new adhesive material.

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Getting More Patients In The Chair Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 2/8/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

When patients don’t show up, not only does it cause chaos in your practice, it also costs you money – and I’m talking about thousands of dollars in lost revenue every year. Learn steps to help make your days less stressful and your practice more profitable.

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Practice Marketing Webinar Series – Practice Marketing Strategies – Part 1 of 3 Presenter: Dr. Anoop Sondhi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 2/3/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Explore the 4P’s of Marketing as they apply to a modern practice. In this CE webinar, Dr. Sondhi will discuss strategies to market your practice in light of the changing orthodontic practice environment.

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Practice Marketing Webinar Series - Contemporary Marketing Strategies in a Digital World - Part 2 of 3 Presenter: Dr. Anoop Sondhi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 2/3/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Understand why change is needed in today’s marketing and learn insights into how to proceed. In this CE webinar, Dr. Sondhi will discuss strategies on how to differentiate and market your orthodontic practice.

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Practice Marketing Webinar Series – Measuring and Monitoring the Marketing Plan – Part 3 of 3 Presenter: Dr. Anoop Sondhi CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 2/3/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Understand why measuring and monitoring a marketing plan is important for an orthodontic office in today’s marketing environment. Dr. Sondhi discusses orthodontic market trends, and provides examples of methods and touchpoints for information gathering.

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Accelerate New Patient Calls with Accelerated Orthodontics Presenter: Dr. Leon Klempner CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/27/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The way we go to market is changing, largely driven by the Internet. You must brand and differentiate your practice in order to grow. Accelerated orthodontics is an excellent differentiator. Patients and parents are empowered with immeasurable resources to make their own decisions on which orthodontist to choose, from third party resources like a practice's online reviews and social media recommendations to marketing vehicles like its website and social advertisements. In this CE webinar, Dr. Leon Klempner outlines the 5 key elements of a successful digital marketing strategy for orthodontists and how to best implement each of them to grow an orthodontic practice.

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Meth Mouth: A State of Decay Presenter: Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H. CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/19/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, participants will learn what methamphetamine is and why it causes a condition known as "meth mouth"; rampant decay, xerostomia, and bruxism. Participants will receive effective, safe, and realistic strategies for treating patients who have "meth mouth" and will also identify their own professional responsibilities and personal boundaries in treating the "addicted" patient.

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The 3 B’s of Planning, Placing, and Restoring Full Arches - Bone Volume, Bio-mechanics, and Budget Presenter: Mr. Martin Wanendeya CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 1/9/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar is designed to guide the practitioner through the process of how to plan, place and restore full arches according to your patients bone volume, bio-mechanical needs and budget.

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The Clinical Issue: Medical Glove Selection for Dental Professionals Presenter: PDF Class CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 1/5/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

PDF Class (1 CEU) This CE accredited PDF Class highlights critical considerations when selecting medical gloves for dental professionals.

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The Clinical Issue: Packaging Dental Instruments for Sterilization Presenter: PDF Class CE Supporter: Halyard Release Date: 1/5/17     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 1/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

PDF Class (1 CEU) It is critically important to have an effective Infection Control program in the Dental Office. The safety of you and your patients depends upon properly cleaned and sterilized instruments that do not transmit infectious organisms/diseases between patients or between your patient and you. Different dental disciplines may have slightly different infection control practices. For example, the oral surgeon may put additional emphasis on aseptic technique, the importance of low linting materials, and the need for stringent attention to sterilization procedures as they are performing more invasive procedures. This program addresses practices and recommended protocols for packaging and sterilization of dental instruments, and outlines different packaging options for sterilization.

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Operatory Chairs that Make Any Operatory Wheelchair and Gurney Accessible Presenter: Dr. Harvey Levy CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 12/21/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The average dental operatory cannot comfortably handle a wheelchair with the fixed operatory chair as an obstacle. This is a barrier to dental care for millions of patients in wheelchairs and gurneys (W&G). Such patients deserve the equal opportunity to sit or lie comfortably while dental work is performed on them. This CE webinar will illustrate how movable operatory chairs glide to the side of the room to allow wheelchairs to be rolled right next to them, facilitating easy patient transfer into the operatory chair.

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Multi-purpose Intraoral Light for Dental and Oral Cancer Exams Presenter: Dr. Harvey Levy CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 12/20/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will describe and demonstrate a long-handle multipurpose tool that utilizes amber and violet intraoral light to reveal increased vascularization in the mouth, whereby oral cancers can be differentiated from normal oral tissue. Its white light detects enamel crazes and fractures. Its intraoral light and disposable mirror retract the cheek allowing an easy oral exam in the dental operatory or off-site.

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It’s All White Now - Current Tooth Whitening Techniques Presenter: Dr. Susan McMahon CE Supporter: SDI Release Date: 12/19/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Tooth whitening continues to be the number one cosmetic procedure requested by patients of all ages. Americans are spending over 1.4 billion annually on OTC tooth whitening products. Professional tooth whitening is safe, effective, desired by our patients and the most conservative cosmetic treatment we can offer.

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CAD/CAM Workflow for Implant Supported Restorations Using the CEREC System Presenter: Dr. Neal Patel CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/19/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Neal Patel will discuss the application of CAD/CAM workflow for implant supported restorations using the CEREC system. Dr. Patel will present this state of the art technology and a step-by-step guide to incorporating this technique into your treatment planning process.

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The Power of Oral Hygiene in a New Age of Dentistry Presenter: Dr. Lawrence Hier CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/15/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/15/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental plaque removal is one of the biggest challenges that patients face today, and its improper and incomplete removal leads to demineralization, caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Proper plaque reduction is essential due to the fact that excellent oral hygiene is a key factor in maintenance of good overall health. Until today, the standard product to help identify plaque has been disclosing solutions or tablets. In this CE webinar, we introduce a revolutionary method to help patients identify and remove plaque on a daily basis.

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Game Changer: Exploring New High-Strength Aesthetic Dental Ceramics Presenter: Miles Cone and Lucas Lammont CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 12/14/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With the introduction of revolutionary new lithium disilicate systems, additional options to satisfy the demand for improved treatment outcomes are now available to the dental laboratory technician. This CE webinar will utilize several case studies to illustrate the range of indications and benefits that these new high-strength materials possesses and to demonstrate how they are positioned to change the game for this class of dental ceramics.

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Superior Root Canal Disinfection Leading To Increased Endodontic Success Presenter: Garry Bey, D.D.S. CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/14/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Traditional irrigation involves using a needle to inject irrigants into the root canal system via positive pressure. This is not only ineffective in the critical apical one-third, it can also be dangerous depending on the irrigants used. Studies show that apical negative pressure irrigation is a safe and effective way to disinfect the entire root canal system. This CE webinar will cover apical negative pressure irrigation and an advanced instrumentation technique that facilitates its use.

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Incorporating Intraoral Scanning Into Your Practice - Is it a Positive Disruption Presenter: Dr. Brian Schroder CE Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Release Date: 12/9/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Intra-oral scanning can be a positive change. Dr. Schroder will take you through the evolution and discuss how his experience in switching to a dental scanner has increased efficiency and accuracy in his practice. Dr. Schroder will go through many different clinical cases showcasing crowns, veneers, partial dentures and full mouth rehabilitation.

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Why on Earth do I Need Glass Ionomers in my Practice Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 12/8/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Truth be told, bonding is not perfect in every situation and all too often Glass Ionomers offer dentists' patients wonderful options for their direct restorative care. This CE webinar will demonstrate how GICs compliment our restorative care for our patients.

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All in the Family - Streamlining the Crown and Bridge Workflow Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 12/8/16     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 12/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Our day to day bread and butter procedures typically include some form of Crown and Bridge. With so many materials needed from preparation through impressioning to cementation, our treatment rooms tend to be cluttered with many products from a variety of manufacturers. During this CE webinar, we will streamline the crown and bridge process and introduce some state of the art materials from one manufacturer that will get you there from start to finish.

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