Online Dental CE

Strategic Growth: More Than Just Case Starts Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 8/22/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Part of the Alvetro Practice Management Series Although the number of new patients is an important metric for an orthodontic practice, focusing on this alone can overlook many opportunities for growth and improvement. Learn techniques to make your practice the best it can be by using Dr. Lisa Alvetro's approach to scheduling, staffing and organizational management.

---

Scripting Your Profitability Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 8/13/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Have you heard patient exchanges similar to the following: “Mr. Collins would you like to schedule that crown appointment now?” “No, I’ll give you a call when I’m ready.” Or maybe the typical exchange is more like this: “Hello Carol, this is Marlene from Dr. Thomas’s office. Will you be able to make your appointment Tuesday?” “No, I’m sorry, I have a conflict. I’ll let you know when my schedule frees up.” You may hear variations on all of the above, but one thing will be consistent – the negative impact each exchange has on the profitability of your practice. Learn the best scripts that use the best words, phrases and questions to prompt patients to respond the way you want.

---

Optimizing Safety and Care of Clinical Surfaces Presenter: Nancy Andrews, RDH CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/12/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

When time and cost impact your infection control decisions, safety for clinicians and patients should not be compromised. This CE webinar explores time and cost-efficient infection control options to manage clinical surfaces, equipment and supplies. Create a culture of safety in your office, without creating a "culture of slow"!

---

Become a Caries Risk Factor Manager Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/5/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Physicians make recommendations for heart disease based on risk factors. Dental professionals using risk assessment for caries infections are performing a similar function. This CE webinar will provide the scientific basis behind current caries philosophy taught at many dental schools.

---

Adhesion of a Post and Core System (Part 2 of 2) Presenter: Dr. Harish Gulati CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 7/30/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With over 7 generations of bonding agents and dozen of luting agents available in the market, it makes it a daunting task for a restorative dentist to decide which one to use and why. In this CE webinar, the complexity of this adhesion process will be simplified and will enable you to make successful post and core restorations.

---

Work Smart, Clean Smart Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/28/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Everyday busy team members are faced with the responsibility to clean and process dental instruments and equipment. Does your current infection system protocol meet standards, reduce sharps’ risk, while providing efficiency? This CE webinar will demonstrate how you can work smarter, improve time management, and with less labor.

---

Predictable Temporization for Effective Prosthetic Restoration Presenter: Dr. John Flucke CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/22/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Fixed prosthetics is an area of dentistry that has "many moving parts" and each of those "parts" can have a dramatic influence on the final clinical outcome. One of those parts that is frequently overlooked is temporization. In addition to the myriad ways that a properly fabricated interim restoration can impact the final result, patients are now expecting their temporary restorations to stay in place and have aesthetics that rival that of the final prosthesis. In this CE webinar, John Flucke explains the how's and why's of proper temporary fabrication.

---

Increasing Your Case Acceptance with Accelerated Orthodontics Presenter: Sarah Keller CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 7/11/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This complimentary one-hour CE webinar will help you gain a better understanding on how incorporating accelerated orthodontics in your treatment planning can increase overall case acceptance rate. During this live webinar, Ms. Keller will review key strategies to help practices successfully adopt accelerated orthodontics that can benefit the orthodontic specialist, the patient and the practice’s bottom line.

---

Practice Management - Remain Healthy, Productive and Profitable (Who Comes First: Taking a Longer View) Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: DENTALEZ Release Date: 7/9/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Caring for patients starts with caring for ourselves. It will take the collective knowledge, wisdom and understanding of each cohort to choose a healthier path. This CE webinar will examine decisions, small and large, to remain healthy, productive and profitable as well as increasing practice value.

---

Crown and Bridge Made Easy Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 7/8/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 7/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

During this fast paced CE webinar filled with plenty of easy to implement pearls, Dr. Kaminer will guide you through a simplified approach to crown and bridge.

---

To Post or Not to Post (Part 1 of 2) Presenter: Dr. Harish Gulati CE Supporter: COLTENE Release Date: 6/30/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/30/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, I will outline the different post systems and go over its main advantages and disadvantages. The choice of post for many dentists is driven by personal preference and a history of clinical success, there are certain pit falls to avoid and these will be outlined.

---

Mandibular Blocks: Reasons For Failure and Methods For Success Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 6/26/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the reasons and solutions for incomplete local anaesthesia. Some of the topics to be reviewed include the Gow-Gates Block; articaine; intraosseous and PDL injections.

---

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.

---

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.

---

Planning for Success: Orthodontic Team Strategies Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 6/20/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Part of the Alvetro Practice Management Series Do you struggle with goals, budgeting, or management in your office? Ineffective strategic planning can limit practice success. In this webinar, Dr. Lisa Alvetro poses the question, "If you don’t know where you are going, how do you get there?" Dr. Alvetro shares the systematic process that she and her team utilize to identify goals, define practice direction and allocate resources.

---

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.

---

Cutting the Cord - Superior Crown and Bridge Impressions without Retraction Cord Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 6/18/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar we will examine impression techniques that do not require the use of retraction cord. Using these techniques, you can give you and your dental laboratory good impressions for predictable crown and bridge.

---

Tips and Tricks to Making a Good Impression Presenter: Dr. Marshall Fagin CE Supporter: Ivoclar Release Date: 6/11/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will take you through step-by-step on making accurate Dual Phase and Putty Wash Impressions. Whether laser troughing or single and double cord techniques, labs continue to say this remains one of the greater challenges in fixed prosthetics.

---

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

---

Better Bonding and the Incognito™ Appliance System Presenter: Cathy Sundvall CE Supporter: 3M Ortho Release Date: 6/6/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this new and updated CE webinar, clinical trainer Cathy Sundvall walks you through the most up-to-date steps for successful bonding and rebonding of Incognito™ Appliance System custom lingual brackets. The webinar provides insightful tips applicable to any lingual bonding to help doctors and clinical staff improve techniques and reduce bond failures.

---

5 Strategies To Get Patients In the Chair Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 6/4/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Are you experiencing too many cancellations and openings in the schedule? New patients have declined? The challenging economy presents an opportunity for dental teams to realign their energy on improving weak and broken practice systems. Doing the same thing, the same old way doesn’t give you the same results in today’s economy. It gives you less than the same results. Learn five strategies to help you reach your true potential.

---

Options for Mandibular Anesthesia (2014) Presenter: Alan Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 6/4/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 6/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

From anesthetizing a single tooth to the entire quadrant, what techniques and agents can be used to achieve pulpal anesthesia in the mandible? This CE webinar will review the specific techniques, from simple infiltrations through Inferior Alveolar, Gow-Gates, and Vazirani-Akinosi blocks, and discuss their success rates and recommendations for selection of anesthetic agents based upon the currently available evidence.

---

Mainstreaming Dental Implant Impressions and Conditioning Edentulous Tissue Presenter: Dr. Todd Engel CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/28/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will be a comprehensive approach for various impression taking techniques around dental implants, as well as conditioning the edentulous tissue prior to impression taking procedures.

---

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

---

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.

---

Non-Verbal Laboratory Communication Presenter: Dr. Mark Duncan CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 5/13/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The Science of Dentistry in laboratory work has way more to do with the Art of Communication – and the keys to predictable results lie in how you communicate with your lab. In this CE webinar, Dr. Duncan will review simple strategies for capturing exceptional detail and accurate impressions while discussing several keys to creating perfect communication for your lab in your impressions.

---

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.

---

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.

---

What’s Bugging the Dentist: Instrument Processing, Sterilization and Waterlines Presenter: Dr. John Molinari and Peri Nelson CE Supporter: Dental Advisor Release Date: 5/5/14     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 5/5/27 CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Join us for an interactive, LIVE Q&A session with Dr. Molinari and Peri Nelson! In this 2 hour CE webinar, attendees will learn the key points of infection control in the following areas: instrument reprocessing, washer/disinfectors, sterilization monitoring and sterilizers, and waterline treatment.

---