Online Dental CE

Learning to Trust Bulk Filling for Class II Restorations Presenter: Dr. David Clark CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 10/9/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/9/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn to enjoy placing class II restorations by modernizing your cavity preparations, trusting state-of-the bulk fill composites, and using injection molding techniques. Move away from layering to build strong, monolithic composites with predictable, anatomically contoured contacts.

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Fluoride: Bridging the Gap Between In Office and Take Home Prevention Methods Presenter: Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH CE Supporter: 3M Dental Release Date: 10/6/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

As dental professionals we know the struggle with making recommendations that get overlooked by our patients. We often see them a few months later with the same issues or worse. This webinar discusses the caries process from the perspective of the dental hygienist, treatment offerings that assist in preventing future lesions and how to have these tough conversations with the patient chairside.

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Minimal Intervention, Maximal Outcomes: The Use of Minimally-Invasive Dentistry to Maximize Esthetic and Functional Outcomes Presenter: Dr. Arthur Volker CE Supporter: Pulpdent Release Date: 10/4/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/4/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

“Minimally-invasive dentistry” is a hot topic in dentistry. It’s very easy to talk about taking away less tooth structure, but it is more difficult to apply this concept to achieve predictable esthetic and functional results. This CE webinar aims to give clinicians the tools needed to successfully and immediately expand the use of minimally-invasive dentistry in daily practice.

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Transforming Patient Care Through the Integration of New Products, Technologies, and Diagnostic Testing Presenter: Lisa Maisonet, RDH, BS, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 10/2/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/2/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dentistry has never been so exciting! The past decade has led the way to advancements that can enhance the rendering of patient care. Patients no longer have to be subjected to invasive treatments because we can now identify dental disease in its earliest stages. Practices that miss out on the opportunity to integrate these new products, technologies, and diagnostic testing will be left so far behind that it will be difficult to catch up. This CE webinar will introduce participants to the latest in dentistry. They will leave equipped with the knowledge necessary to select and integrate tools that will lead to exceptional patient care.

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Primers, Adhesives, Restoratives, and Polishers: Steps to a Successful Restoration Presenter: Dr. George Freedman CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 9/27/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to: • Understand the selection of suitable adhesive materials • Become familiar with the clinical steps for each primer, adhesive and restorative material • Recognize efficient polishing systems • Be ready to implement these adhesives and primers into everyday clinical practice

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Infection Control Considerations for the Dental Practice Presenter: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/27/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide attendees a foundation and understanding of what OSHA, the CDC, and the WHO, bring to infection prevention in the dental environment. Defining the roles of each entity/agency will provide dental practices methods to develop and maintain optimal infection control protocols, practices and mandates.

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Blending Heat, Design, and Motion for Effective NiTi Rotary Instrumentation Presenter: Dr. Ali Nasseh CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/26/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

With nearly three decades after the introduction of NiTi rotary instrumentation, much information is now available about the role of metallurgy, design, and motion to optimize root canal instrumentation. In this CE webinar, Dr. Nasseh discusses some design, metallurgy, and motion concepts and demonstrates a technique that encompasses these concepts for effective NiTi instrumentation of molars and other teeth.

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Big Equipment = Big Decisions: Compressors, Suction, and Amalgam Separators Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/26/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/26/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Some equipment in your office just has to work. Compressors, suction and amalgam separators are some of those things. Failure of any of these units can result in loss of production and or fines. Reliability is the key in this type of equipment. In this CE webinar we will discuss the importance of making wise choices as they pieces of equipment need to be run reliably for many year and are the backbone of your dental office.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Selecting the Right Composite for Your Office Presenter: Dr. Mark Kleive CE Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America Release Date: 9/25/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/25/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Because direct composites are the most frequently placed materials in today's dental practice, it is imperative that we use materials that improve both efficiency and outcomes. This CE webinar will help participants identify the characteristics of excellent composite materials and clinical examples will demonstrate ease of placement, simple shade matching, and outstanding esthetic outcomes. Particular emphasis will be on composite materials that have a wide range of uses in your practice.

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Bonding to Zirconia: Myths, Reality, and Current State of the Art Presenter: Dr. Rolando Nunez CE Supporter: Bisco Release Date: 9/20/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Zirconia has become a popular material in restorative dentistry. When compared to other materials, it has superior physical properties while providing great esthetics. Nevertheless, bonding to this surface can be a clinical challenge if protocols are not thoroughly followed. The main purpose of this CE webinar is to understand how to effectively bond to zirconia in order to achieve predictable results in a consistent fashion.

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Multiple Anterior Restorations - Creating an Aesthetic and Functional Smile Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/19/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/19/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will show the steps that should be considered when doing multiple anterior restorations. The advantage of doing multiple units is that it sometimes allows us to make changes to the occlusion and aesthetics, but multiple unit cases can require more planning. This CE webinar will review the first part of planning a large case from the examination, and the preparation considerations for efficient treatment that any practitioner can implement. It will be packed with ideas you won’t want to miss and will even make your single unit cases easier and more predictable.

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You See It, They See It, Understand It: Digital Technology Presenter: Dr. Michael Miyasaki CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/18/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/18/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, you will gain an understanding and value of using digital formats of radiographs and learn about the integration process of adding this to your practice.

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All-on-4 Implant Surgical and Restorative Updates Presenter: Dr. Jack Krauser CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/17/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We will explore the surgical and prosthetic updates for this ever more popular treatment method. Implants in areas other than the "original" 4 in the pre-maxillary and anterior regions will also be addressed. We will review the pterygoid site as well as compelling aspects of the zygomatic implant sites. The most interesting aspect of the CE webinar will focus on the restorative advances for these cases. Several concepts of a "provisional" phase restoration as well as various final designs will be shown. The audience should gain new information as to the clinical advances for this patient care.

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Xerostomia Update - This Webinar is Anything but Dry! Presenter: Dr. Mark Donaldson CE Supporter: Premier Dental Release Date: 9/13/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar presents a practical, evidence-guided approach to managing xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction for use in the treatment of patients with salivary dysfunction. It also addresses the strong association between xerostomia and illicit drug use.

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Your CAD/CAM Success Depends on the Materials You Feed the Machine Presenter: Dr. Mark Morin CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 9/13/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/13/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, come spend some time and learn the tips and tricks to making these restorations the longest lasting restorations in the world. Dr. Morin will also share his tips and tricks on what blocks to use and some ideas on how to increase the efficiency of doing these types of one visit restorations.

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Treatment of Post Endodontic Disease Presenter: Dr. Martin Trope CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/12/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/12/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Retreatment of root canal failures provide unique challenges. Many times the canal has been transported and/or the survivability of the tooth is jeopardized due to the removal of excessive amounts of dentin with the original root canal procedure. Successful treatment requires a thorough understanding of the causes of failure, the prognosis of each possible approach to treatment and technologies and materials that allow us the best possibility of biologic success as well as maximum potential for survivability of the tooth. This CE webinar will discuss the causes of failure and the theoretical strategies for success. New technologies will be presented that allow us to disinfect the canal maximally with minimal destruction of the remaining tooth structure. Where retreatment is deemed to be too dangerous or the prognosis is not good enough, surgical approaches with new bioceramic root repair materials will be discussed.

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Obesity and Periodontal Disease: A New Model for Risk Assessment Presenter: Casey Hein, BSDH, RDH, MBA CE Supporter: Sunstar Release Date: 9/11/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/11/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This revelatory CE webinar empowers oral healthcare providers to address obesity in their practices by providing cut-to-the-chase explanations about the interrelationship between obesity (and Metabolic Syndrome) and periodontal disease, a new model for risk assessment that focuses on cumulative inflammatory burden, and scientifically-founded, key messages for patient education about how obesity influences oral health. The CE webinar also explores barriers to implementing obesity-related interventions in the dental setting, and suggests a model for bi-lateral point-of-care screening and referral with the medical community, of patients at risk for obesity and periodontal disease.

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Cementation Decisions Made Easy Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 9/10/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/10/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Today we are flooded with numerous crown substrate materials, CAD/CAM blocks, cements and bonding adhesion systems. In this CE webinar, Dr. Gillespie reviews how to predictably cement in every clinical situation. Discussed will be a logical cementation decision flow to select your cement given any type of preparation style that arise clinically. Don’t miss how to streamline your cementation decision making and decrease crowns coming off at the same time!

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Advances in Digital Caries Detection - Are You Seeing the “Total Picture” of Your Patients’ Caries Status Presenter: Dr. Howard Golan CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 9/6/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/6/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Learn why the explorer is only one very small part of performing a complete evaluation. There are many new high-tech caries detection devices on the market that give you information about your patients that will change the way you practice. This CE webinar focuses on the use of several such devices, Dr. Golan covers the science behind caries as well as the science behind these new cutting edge devices that can make finding, monitoring, and treating dental decay more predictable and less stressful for both you and your patients.

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Bulking Up Profits Presenter: Dr. David Rice CE Supporter: DMG America Release Date: 9/5/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 9/5/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

What do you get when clinical excellence meets maximum efficiency? Aside from a practice full of very happy patients, you and I get to bulk up our profits. For the first time in dental history, the workhorse in our practice, the posterior composite, not only delivers beauty and function, it delivers savings in time and dollars. In this CE webinar, join us for the 411 on ROI and why today’s elite bulk fill composites are primed for profits.

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Demin/Remin: The Ever Evolving Cycle in the Oral Cavity Presenter: Dr. Ron Kaminer CE Supporter: GC America Release Date: 8/29/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/29/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Dental caries is a debilitating disease affecting many of our patients. Due to the complexity of the disease and the variety of influencing factors affecting disease presence and progression, caries remains our unsolved mystery. As a daily routine we have focused slightly on prevention but mostly on rehabilitating the affected dentition. In this CE webinar, join us as we discuss the ever changing concepts behind dental caries and show a clear and concise recipe for remineralization of white spot lesions. The technique alone will be applicable day one in your practice using a few novel materials and products.

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The Curious Reappearance of Sterile Instruments - Looking Behind the Scenes Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 8/28/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/28/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review the behind-the-scenes journey that dental instruments continuously take via the instrument processing pathway. Along this complex, continuous and cyclical journey, current standards, best practices, and methods of sterility assurance will be addressed. With attention to detail, dental personnel may maximize infection prevention goals and assure safe work environment for those involved in sterilization and disinfection tasks.

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Warm Obturation in the Bioceramic Age Presenter: Dr. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, FICD, FACD CE Supporter: Viva Learning Release Date: 8/27/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Warm gutta percha techniques have utilized ZOE based sealers for over 50 years. Up to this point the newer and more biocompatible bioceramic sealers have not been optimized for warm obturation. This CE webinar will discuss how to utilize a new heat tolerant pre-mixed bioceramic sealer with warm gutta percha techniques to allow for a dense 3-D and biologic fill. Learn how to prepare and place carriers, block surplus sealer and coronal down-packing techniques.

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Acceptable Waterline Quality: How Much is Enough? Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS CE Supporter: Air Techniques Release Date: 8/22/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/22/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Upon completion of this evidence-based clinical CE webinar, the participant will: • Know the CDC and EPA standards for dental unit waterline systems. • Identify a process that fits the needs and is compatible with the practice dental units. • Create a protocol that includes regular monitoring. • Determine if the methods being utilized are successful

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5 Myths About New Patients That Could Be Costing You Thousands - What Every Dentist Needs to Know Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 8/21/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/21/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Some Dentists and dental teams have more new patients than they can schedule, while other practices are like a “ghost town”. Tune into this practical CE webinar to discover five myths about new patients that could be hurting your practice and costing you thousands. High performing dental teams understand that they must become expert communicators and leaders. Come learn the secrets that most successful practices are doing to keep their New Patients happy, and referring their friends.

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Achieving Highly Esthetic Smile Designs for and with Your Patients Presenter: Dr. Nelson Silva CE Supporter: 3Shape Release Date: 8/20/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/20/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

In this CE webinar, we will cover the importance of smile design concepts to address esthetic challenges and how that approach can engage patients in the treatment planning and also enhance patient treatment acceptance, thereby increasing your dental business. The CE webinar will focus on how to create highly esthetic restorative treatment plans for teeth based on a patient’s desired smile using basic concepts behind smile architecture.

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Enhancing Restorations with a New Nano-Hybrid CAD/CAM Composite Block and Technique Presenter: Dr. Sam Halabo CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 8/17/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/17/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will review product development in the CAD/CAM resin-ceramic category. As the use of CAD/CAM continues to increase more materials and techniques will be introduced to further enhance the technology. The attendees will learn about how these products can boost productivity in the general practice. The properties of a new nano-hybrid material and cementation protocol to obtain the best long-term results will be discussed.

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Photographing Patient's Malocclusion Presenter: Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA CE Supporter: Shofu Dental Release Date: 8/16/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/16/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will provide the dental team with • the necessary skills to shoot basic photographs for quick co-diagnosis, as well as pretreatment, treatment and post-treatment clinical angles required for documentation • understanding how digital photography can enhance the communication and understanding of malocclusion • knowledge of the ideal camera settings and the best way to capture the specific necessary images placement of retractors and use of clinical mirrors • uploading, basic image manipulation and file storage

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4 Ways To Become A Better CEO Presenter: Sally McKenzie CE Supporter: Practice Management Release Date: 8/8/18     Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 8/8/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Owning a successful dental practice isn’t easy and comes with a variety of challenges you never anticipated. Shying away from your leadership duties can hold you back. When dentists are educated on the business aspects of managing a dental practice, their practices are more successful. Learn tips to make you a more effective and confident CEO.

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