Online Dental CE

Bond or Cement: How to Choose Between the Glues We Use Presenter: Timothy Bizga, D.D.S. CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 7/14/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/14/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Confused on how to choose the right cement? Looking for a simplistic method in selection? Then this is the CE webinar for you! Designed to give guidance on cement selection, this webinar will have you choosing and using the cement that is right for you.

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Why Do Posterior Composites Fail Presenter: Dr. Ian Cline CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This webinar will explore the common problem areas, including isolation options, inadequate contact areas and the benefits of sectional vs circumferential matrices, provide an overview of dentine and enamel bonding and present Dr. Cline’s strategies for the rapid placement of Class I and II restorations.

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Impression Materials and Techniques To Achieve a Better Fitting Restoration Presenter: Dr. Stephen Poss CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/30/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Capturing the perfect impression can be challenging for the clinician. This CE webinar will have a discussion on the various tools that can be utilized to assist in managing tissue and other obstacles to achieve a predictable impression. This will include various retraction materials including the latest cordless techniques.

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Permanent Cementation: A Key Component to Restoration Longevity Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/23/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/23/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Vital to every dental practice is the final cementation of an indirect restoration. Let’s face it - the final cementation procedure needs to be performed predictably and easily, setting the stage for long-term restoration performance and success. This CE webinar will offer practical approaches to confidently cementing indirect restorations while benefiting from specific cement properties to create patient satisfaction.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Leveraging Virtual Treatment Tools to Maximize Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Sam Daher CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/12/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, by embracing advanced imaging techniques, Dr. Daher will share his insight on how to enable virtual treatment planning and customized appliances for almost every type of malocclusion. In addition, Dr. Daher will provide clinical and practical insight on how to successfully grow your practice with the adoption of technology and accelerated orthodontics.

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Moist Bonding? Wet Bonding? Dry Bonding? Finally, ONE Adhesive Solution for ALL Presenter: Dr. Donald Antonson CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 6/11/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Universal bonding agents have the ability to take adhesive dentistry to new levels of efficiency because of their broad indications and technique tolerances. New research is now showing that some even have tolerance to different dentin moisture levels. During this CE webinar the various generations of bonding agents will be reviewed and new research indicating their technique tolerance on wet and dry dentin will be discussed.

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Atraumatic Extraction - The Precursor to Esthetic and Functional Tooth Replacement Presenter: Dr. Markus Weitz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 6/10/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Weitz will review and demonstrate the latest techniques and armamentarium that will aid the clinician in understanding, performing and implementing trouble-free atraumatic tooth extraction and ensuing restorative achievement. Bone preservation techniques, bone augmentation procedures, provisionalization and final restoration will be discussed in the context of atraumatic extraction as an essential foundation.

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Generational Differences Fact or Fiction? Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 6/10/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Everyone is talking about the conundrum that three generations in the workplace is creating. While the generalizations are many and certainly not always accurate, in working with hundreds of dental practices, there’s no denying that we are witnessing a clear shift in priorities and career philosophies as Gen Xers (born 1965-1980), and Millennials (born 1981-2000) take their places alongside Boomers (born 1946-1964). In this CE webinar, learn how to manage those differences and understand how each generation brings its strengths and weaknesses.

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Dry Mouth - Much More than Just Irritating Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 6/9/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participant should be able to: • Define the difference between xerostomia and hyposalivation • Translate evidence based science risk information on xerostomia/hyposalivation into language patients can understand • Incorporate saliva risk assessment routinely into practice • Identify variety of options available for dry mouth management • Learn from case studies to tailor individual protocols for a wide variety of patients

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The Oral Systemic Link and the Dental Hygienist Presenter: Amy Kinnamon CE Supporter: ACTEON Release Date: 6/9/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The oral systemic link has gained notoriety in the past few years. We have been studying this link for hundreds of years. This CE webinar explores the history of the oral systemic link and periodontal disease then and now. It also includes a review of current literature concerning the oral systemic link and how to communicate these findings with patients to facilitate total overall health.

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Perky Perio: 2015 Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 6/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is for the dental health care professional who is still slightly interested in learning more about periodontal disease and looking for exciting new material and sure ways to present, treat, manage and cure it.

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Course Cements 101 Part 2: Self-Adhesive Cements, Simplified Presenter: Dr. Sam Simos CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/2/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This dynamic bonding CE webinar is sure to get you and your practice up to speed with the latest bonding protocols, materials & techniques available today. If you're still using any of the same materials and techniques you were using just 2 years ago, you need to attend this webinar.

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Selecting The Right Cement for the Right Type of Laboratory Restoration Presenter: Dr. Stephen Poss CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/27/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Selecting the appropriate cement to assure a long lasting restoration is critical to the success of the clinical dentist. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of dental substrates, their indications and what would be the best choice with dental adhesives as well as resin-based luting cements to achieve long lasting restoration.

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A New Perspective on Pre-prosthetic Treatment Options & Troubleshooting Attachment Challenges Presenter: Dr. Foroud Hakim CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 5/21/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is geared towards General Practitioners as well as Orthodontists. Primary objectives include: 1. Demystifying the adhesive process for attachment application across all substrates. 2. Improving practice efficiency related to aligner/attachment based treatment by increasing delivery speed and virtually eliminating re-applications. 3. Exposure to sample cases where pre-prosthetic orthodontics was employed to improve outcomes.

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Ready, Set, Flow - Indications of Universal Flowable Composites Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 5/12/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Traditional Flowable composites are known to adapt well to cavity preparations and are easy to place. Recently, manufacturers have developed a new generation of highly filled flowable composites. This CE webinar will focus on the utilization and adhesion of next generation flowable composites.

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Repetition Works...Except When it Hurts Presenter: Judy Bendit, RDH, BS CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 4/28/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will give you an overview of some of the many challenges we are faced with each day and make suggestions on how to overcome them. We will look at our seated positions while treating our patients, our patients’ positioning in the chair, where we reach to get what we need, as well as a multitude of other issues.

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Step by Step Breakdown of The Single Crown Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 4/22/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

A mainstay procedure in any dental office is the single crown. Yet despite our successes and failures many of us continue to do things the same way we have done for years. This CE webinar will break down the single crown and outline and modernize the steps and procedures needed to be ultimately successful.

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Are We Asking Too Much of Fluoride Presenter: Dr. Brian Novy CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 4/16/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

At the end of this CE webinar, participants should be able to: 1. Identify unbalanced risk factors leading to disease 2. Explain the four “targets” of remineralization 3. Describe factors required in order to arrest lesions 4. Accurately chart and “track” early caries lesions

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4 Rules for Staff Compensation Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 4/8/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Is it time to increase pay in your practice? According to PayScale.com, 88% of employers set their sights on increasing pay this calendar year. But how will you determine how much of a raise is warranted? In this CE webinar, learn how to determine increases based on careful planning and consideration and develop the use a formal compensation strategy.

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Local Anesthesia - Maximize Success, Minimize Complications Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 4/6/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review the current local anesthetic agents available for use and discuss indications for the various agents. Procedures to minimize discomfort of injection will be discussed. Anatomic and pharmacological failures will also be reviewed including a review of dealing with areas of acute infection.

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Impressive Impressions. Everytime... Presenter: Anup Ladva and Neel Panchal, BDS, MJDF, GCAP CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 4/1/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 4/1/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Detailed impressions for fixed and removable prosthodontics, need to have a high level of accuracy in order to provide good quality, long lasting restorations. This webinar will explore the development of silicone impression materials, their biomaterial properties and how to correctly perform the most widely used impression techniques. Common challenges, including accuracy of fit, improving marginal adaption, reducing the incidence of costly remakes and the reduction in chairside fit times, will also be discussed.

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Optimizing CAD/CAM Restorations with the New Resin-Ceramic Materials Presenter: Dr. Mark Kleive CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 3/24/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/24/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review the latest product developments in the CAD/CAM resin-ceramic category and how they can impact productivity in the general practice. Attendees will learn about the physical properties of new nano-ceramic materials, cementation protocols, and the various indications for use with their patients. Additionally, there will be a focus on polishing restorations and using characterization to customize restorations directly in the mouth.

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Biomimetic Dentistry - A Paradigm Shift Presenter: Dr. Randall Cohen CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 3/19/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Cohen reviews the fundamentals of the shift in how teeth are restored and shows step-by-step how to create securely bonded, fail safe restorations that avoid the downside aspects of full cutdown crowns.

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Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry and Occlusion Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 3/12/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, Dr. Ruiz presents an innovative and detailed supra-gingival protocol which makes supra-gingival margins possible. Supra-gingival restorative margins make adhesive dentistry simple! Using the great advances in adhesive dentistry and restorative materials, supra-gingival minimally invasive dentistry has the very intentional goal and the techniques to allow clinicians a predictable means to keep restorative margins above the gingiva with very limited exceptions. This applies for direct and indirect restorations.

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Dentrifice Update 2015 - Benefits to Brush Up On Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 3/10/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will shed light on the latest science behind toothpaste and gel ingredients. What components of the dentrifice best benefit enamel solubility and surrounding tissue to reduce caries, promote healthy gingiva, and lessen sensitivity.

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Masks: Face the Facts Presenter: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/5/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Selecting the appropriate face mask is a key component to minimize the spread of potentially infectious diseases. Fit, filtration, materials, construction are all factors when considering personal protective equipment and this CE webinar provides a comprehensive overview of each.

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Best Practices vs. Common Practices in Instrument Processing Presenter: Chuck Hughes CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/4/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar reviews what’s new in instrument processing for both HLD and sterilization. AAMI standards and CDC guidelines for reprocessing instruments and reuseable devices are referenced with specific instructions for use (IFU) examples.

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Improving Access and Obturation for More Predictable Endodontic Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Joseph Chikvashvili CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 3/3/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 3/3/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar is designed for practitioners seeking new ways to practice endo, predictably and more frequently. Tips, tricks and solutions will be presented that will make endo accessible for any practitioner who wants to approach endo with confidence. Special focus will be placed on gaining access and obturation for predictable outcomes. Science and clinical data will be presented.

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Accelerate Your Practice: Enhance Efficiency with Accelerated Treatment and Digital Orthodontics Presenter: Dr. Sonia Palleck CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 2/27/15     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 2/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dr. Sonia Palleck will present how she successfully incorporates accelerated orthodontic treatment into her practice. Integrating accelerated treatment as “Standard of Care” with 3-D digital treatment planning, Dr. Palleck has accelerated the orthodontic treatment of more than 250 patients. During this CE webinar, Dr. Palleck will explain how to reduce both treatment time and office visits while maximizing efficiency with new techniques in archwire sequencing.

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