Thursday, September 21

Time: 7:00 PM CT
EMS DENTAL -- Implant Dentistry is Innovative, So Why Isn't Our Maintenance?
CE Credits: 1 Self-Study CE
Presenter: Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH

The innovative minds of implant dentistry have provided practitioners the ability to restore, function, health, and life-altering care to our patients. However, dentistry does not approach implant maintenance with the same innovation that created this professional niche. A comprehensive implant workflow is required to keep these patients healthy and produce the predictable long-term outcomes we disclose to patients during their dental implant case presentations, and innovation is also required in the maintenance phase of implant dentistry.  Rethinking the way we educate patients will be paramount to understanding the dentistry patients elect to have, their expectations, and their role in achieving long-term case success. It is also critical for the dental team to understand their role in the intricate details of implant dentistry; from scheduling to diagnostics, implant systems, and components, laboratory, surgical, restorative, and maintenance are all significant elements in the implant patient workflow.

Specifically, dental hygienists play a vital role in the long-term success of implant dentistry and need to step into their role as the champions of implant success and health as they are the first responders to peri-implant disease, but more importantly, the liaison in prevention of peri-implant disease. Therefore, successful implant dentistry necessitates a well-trained team and proper strategy.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify foundational differences between dental implants and teeth
  • Review the AAP implant classification system
  • Recognize the systemic burden of peri-implant disease
  • Consider demand for an implant workflow that differs from natural teeth
  • Explain how the Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol relates to implant maintenance

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Monday, September 25

Time: 6:00 PM CT
3M -- Digital Workflow and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: A Perfect Way to Create New Smiles
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenters: Dr. Donna Stenburg and Dr. Lois Duerst

Advancements in technologies and software can now help simplify workflows between specialists in the areas of alignment and restorative dentistry. In this CE webinar, please join both Dr. Donna Stenburg and Dr. Lois Duerst as they share their collaboration experience on treating mutual patients with clear tray aligners and composite restorations using digital treatment software.

During this CE webinar, we will:

  • Understand the role of ideal collaboration between a Dentist and Orthodontist for a successful treatment outcome
  • Learn how using a digital treatment software facilitates case collaboration between an Orthodontist and Dentist to create a comprehensive treatment plan
  • Understand how an Orthodontist utilizes the digital set-up to thoughtfully plan orthodontic treatment with clear tray aligners
  • Review how the Dentist can use an integrated platform to design a custom, esthetic restorative plan efficiently after orthodontic treatment is complete

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Tuesday, September 26

Time: 6:00 PM CT
PREMIER -- To Probe or Not to Probe - Implant Maintenance Demystified
CE Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, RDA

Millions of patients have successfully been treated with dental implants but why is there still so much confusion - to probe, or not to probe? There are many significant differences between a natural tooth and a dental implant that must be considered. This CE webinar will review these differences and discuss the related required protocols for maintenance while demystifying the probe vs no probe dilemma. 

During this CE webinar, we will:

  • Understand the role of ideal collaboration between a Dentist and Orthodontist for a successful treatment outcome
  • recognize important differences between natural teeth and dental implants, including soft tissue attachment to teeth and implant surfaces
  • review etiology of periodontal disease and peri-implant disease
  • understand proper periodontal evaluation and safe instrumentation of dental implants
  • discuss treatment options for peri-implant diseases and when to refer patients
  • evaluation the patient and practitioners' roles maintain implant health and providing evidence-based home care advice

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Time: 7:00 PM CT
SAFCO DENTAL -- Efficiency Unleashed: Profit & Productivity
CE Credits: 1 Live CE
Presenter: Kay Hickey, LDA

"Efficiency Unleashed: Profit and Productivity" is a niche course designed to empower dental professionals with knowledge and skills to optimize their clinical systems and streamline their work processes for enhanced profitability, increased production, and reduced stress. This colorful program will equip dental practitioners, administrators, and support staff with practical strategies and best practices that are proven game-changers in inventory management and can save time, money, and create a cohesive work environment. 

Learning Objective:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Assess your practice’s workflow processes and identify inefficiencies that may hinder productivity and financial growth.
  • Recognize the benefits of a color-code system in dental practices, emphasizing its role in enhancing organization, efficiency, and safety.
  • Create customized, color-coded efficiency systems specific to the needs of your dental practice, promoting consistency and performance excellence.
  • Implement the Color Method to boost the success of your practice and “Win the Dental Day!”

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Wednesday, September 27

Time: 6:00 PM CT
KURARAY -- Efficient Same Day Zirconia Workflows: From Prep to Design to Seat
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Ford

Zirconia blocks are amazing block for the CAD CAM systems, as the combination creates dynamite clinical results in as little as one patient visit. Zirconia has amazing strength allowing for minimal prep reduction as well as multiple layers which gives the final restoration optimal esthetics. Zirconia also gives the clinician the opportunity to cement or bond the restoration in place depending on different clinical scenarios.

During this CE webinar, we will:

  • review preparations guidelines for Zirconia
  • review pre-seating protocols to optimize retention
  • review bonding vs. cementing protocols

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Monday, October 2

Time: 6:00 PM CT
GC AMERICA -- Fiber Reinforced Composites - Their Place in Everyday Dentistry
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham

Supported with decades of research, this CE webinar dives into the enhanced value of short fiber-reinforced resin composites. What are they? These are composites, that have glass fibers placed in a variety of orientations and lengths to enhance the physical properties in load bearing areas. Do they replace your everyday composites and the answer is NO! What they do bring to the table are ways to enhance your restorations (especially endodontically treated teeth) and help reduce the risks of cracks and crack propagation.

During this CE webinar, we will review:

  • To post or not to post, why this unique composite can often negate the need for a post and yet is far stronger than traditional core buildups
  • How and why to incorporate as a base below your final surface composite
  • Clinical casework showing the step by steps on this must have product line

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Wednesday, October 4

Time: 6:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Fluorides and More: How to Select the Correct Caries Management CDT Procedure Code
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Kathy Forbes, RDH, BS, FADHA

There are at least 10 procedure codes which can be used for assessing the patient’s need for caries preventive products. But what about other products which can be used? Over the past 5 years, there has been a significant increase in procedure codes specific to preventive products used and recommended by hygienists. Hygienists are constantly being introduced to more and more products to help patients manage dental caries. Hygienists may be unaware of the ADA’s Current Dental Terminology (CDT) descriptors for many of these procedure codes which specifically describe the rationale/mode of action for these products. 

This course will provide the latest code nomenclatures and descriptors for products used for caries management and the rationale behind the development of the procedure codes. This will include the “why behind the what” when selecting the most appropriate product for patients. And finally, there is a new procedure code coming in CDT 2024 which was created for a new type of medicament that will take caries prevention to a whole new level: D2991 application of hydroxyapatite regeneration medicament, per tooth.

Objectives:

  • Explain the definitions and descriptions of the CDT Procedure Codes related to assessment for caries risk as well as the various codes for caries management products
  • Review the rationale for selecting any of the caries management products for patients
  • Describe various verbal strategies for communicating with patients explaining why any of these products would be beneficial, even if they do not have insurance
  • Understand the ICD-10 diagnostic codes (which can be documented on a dental insurance claim form) which can be selected to describe the medical necessity of the patient to receive the product

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Time: 7:00 PM CT
SOLMETEX -- Dental Unit Waterlines Simplified
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Amy Gagne, RDH

During this webinar we will simplify the need of Dental Unit Water Line Testing, talk about maintenance products and give you enough knowledge to get started with a simple water line maintenance plan. Understanding and implementing a robust Dental Unit Water Line (DUWL) testing and maintenance routine is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety in dental practices. Regular testing facilitates early detection of microbial buildup, which is essential to prevent potential health hazards to both patients and healthcare providers. Adopting a simplified yet effective water line maintenance plan not only complies with health regulations but also fosters a safer and healthier environment for everyone involved.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the hype around Dental Unit Waterlines
  • Discuss different types of Dental Unit Waterlines Maintenance
  • Get started with a maintenance plan
  • Recognize the importance of Dental Unit Water Line (DUWL) testing

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Thursday, October 5

Time: 6:00 PM CT
TOKUYAMA -- Simplifying Our Armamentarium
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Neville Hatfield

The options for direct and indirect restorations from materials to methods seem endless. This CE webinar will examine the plethora of products on the current market and focus on the tried and true ones that perform consistently at or above clinical standards. Keeping a manageable armamentarium in an operatory improves efficiency, streamlines inventory control and simplifies the restorative process.

During this CE webinar, we will review:

  • current bonding generations and identifying bonding systems that can be flexible and resilient
  • weighing the pros and cons of cementation options. Is there a truly universal cement?
  • simplification of anterior and posterior composites
  • finding a solution for difficult denture patients. Is there a more permanent soft reline?

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Friday, October 6

Time: 12:00 PM CT
PROEDGE -- The Safe Water Webinar: 3 Simple Steps to Safe Water
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Carlie Frampton

What you need to know to protect your patients and practice

You will learn:

  • How to ensure safe waterlines in your office
  • Why biofilm development is so stubborn and challenging
  • The latest research in waterline treatment protocol efficacy
  • Tips and tricks for efficient and cost-effective waterline maintenance
  • What it takes to be CDC compliant and how to protect your practice

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Tuesday, October 10

Time: 6:00 PM CT
AIR TECHNIQUES -- Everything You STILL Need to Know About the Use of Nitrous Oxide in the Practice of Dentistry
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Juan Yepes

This CE webinar will provide the attendee the fundamentals necessary to ensure that the best practice methods are being followed in the use of nitrous in dentistry.

After attending this CE webinar, the participant will be able to:

  • Understand the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
  • Know both the critical and the contra-indications for the use of nitrous oxide
  • Incorporate practical everyday tips to ensure the successful use of nitrous oxide
  • Be familiar with current technology in the dental arena and seeing the potential for its use in their practice

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Thursday, October 12

Time: 6:00 PM CT
CENTRIX -- Silver Diamine Fluoride and Beyond: Caries Management & Prevention for Adult Patients
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Catherine Cabanzon, RDH

Caries is increasing in the adult patients you treat every day. This CE webinar will address the guidelines and treatment protocols that will help successfully prevent and manage dental decay in this population. I will discuss silver diamine fluoride; break down some of the common misconceptions surrounding its use and demonstrate how you can improve your standard operative/restorative treatment protocol by incorporating SDF into the routine hygiene appointment, whenever clinically appropriate. If you believe SDF is only for pediatric and geriatric patients, this webinar will change your approach. Other treatment options like fluoride varnish and sealants will also be covered. I will break down when and how each treatment should be used for best patient outcomes based on evidence.

During this CE webinar, we will:

  • Clarify the myths surrounding the use of SDF on adult patients and discuss its unique benefits
  • Explain SDF’s role in the hygiene appointment and, more broadly, in the standard operative/restorative treatment protocol
  • Review ADAs recommendations for the arrest and reversal of noncavitated and cavitated dental caries, including SDF, sealants and fluoride varnish
  • Develop an evidence-based treatment and prevention approach for adult patients

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Friday, October 13

Time: 11:00 AM - 2 PM CT
KURARAY -- Introduction to Advance Adhesion Minimally Invasive Dentistry
CE Credits: 3 CEU
Fee: $349, includes Course Kit (Cancellation Accepted up to 1 week prior to workshop, refund up tp 7 days before event)
Presenter: Dr. Greg Campbell, DDS

In the last 25 years there have been major advancements in materials science & clinical techniques. This hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to the clinical techniques that have become known as Immediate Dentin Sealing, Resin Coating and Margin Elevation. These techniques, with extensively researched materials, are the foundation of advanced adhesion dentistry and virtually solve all clinical issues with adhesive restorations (post-op sensitivity, pre-mature failures, secondary leakage & caries).

Workshop will cover:

  • What is immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and resin coating? Separating facts from opinion.
  • Why you should do IDS for every restoration to ensure long-term pupal success
  • Step-by-Step protocols for maximizing dentin bond strengths
  • Step-by-Step protocols for the treatment & bonding of all glass-based ceramics & zirconia restorations for long-term success.

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Tuesday, October 17

Time: 7:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Navigating Critical Moments: Ensuring Dental Office Readiness for Medical Emergencies
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Nicole Fortune MBA, RDH

Medical emergencies – no one wants to experience one and we all need to be ready for one! This course will explore the five most common medical emergencies experienced in the dental office. While introducing VitalertKit, responses and interventions to these emergencies will be reviewed. The course will focus on preventative strategies. protocols and team training to ensure readiness for medical emergencies.

Objectives:

  • Describe the five most common medical emergencies experienced in the dental office setting.
  • Illustrate standard interventions for these common medical emergencies.
  • Examine key components of the medical emergency kit.

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Wednesday, October 18

Time: 6:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Instrumentation Reimagined: The Future of Hand Scaling Has Arrived
CE Credits: 2 CE
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BDSH, RDH

Instrumentation can play an integral role in patient comfort, quality of care and career longevity. All too often the hygiene appointment is a game of beat the clock. In this course, learn about instruments that will help you improve your efficiency and ergonomics. Rediscover the similarities of ultrasonic tip and hand instrument design and technique all while exposing the myths behind sharpen-free instruments. Yes, they really do exist!

Objectives:

  • Demonstrate confidence in the basics of general hand instrumentation, including the ergonomic principles needed to deliver quality patient care.
  • Recognize the importance of instrument selection for optimal patient care.
  • Analyze unique instrument patterns that can help reduce the risk of hand fatigue and increase patient comfort.
  • Discuss the advantages of Sharpen-Free Instruments and the benefits of a modified instrumentation technique.

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Thursday, October 19

Time: 7:00 PM CT
EMS DENTAL -- When You Know Better, You Do Better: Integrating the Biofilm Management Strategies into Your Hygiene Department
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenters: Laura Bettencourt, BSDH, RDH, Danielle Avila, RDH

Are you looking to reignite your passion for clinical hygiene? In this course, you will learn all about the new cutting-edge technology of guided biofilm therapy. You will discover how science has shifted within dentistry and how old methodologies are no longer meeting the standard of care. You will learn the actionable steps to integrate GBT and patient-centered care into your daily practice. Empowering you to provide optimum oral health solutions while revitalizing your professional growth. Allowing you to take back control of your hygiene career. When you know better, you do better.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how to implement GBT successfully into practice.
  • Describe the principles and techniques of Guided Biofilm Therapy.
  • Recognize how to shift your practice towards patient-centered care.
  • Discover how GBT can significantly impact the success of your dental office.

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Time: 7:00 PM CT
EMS DENTAL -- When You Know Better, You Do Better: Integrating the Biofilm Management Strategies into Your Hygiene Department
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenters: Laura Bettencourt, BSDH, RDH, Danielle Avila, RDH

Are you looking to reignite your passion for clinical hygiene? In this course, you will learn all about the new cutting-edge technology of guided biofilm therapy. You will discover how science has shifted within dentistry and how old methodologies are no longer meeting the standard of care. You will learn the actionable steps to integrate GBT and patient-centered care into your daily practice. Empowering you to provide optimum oral health solutions while revitalizing your professional growth. Allowing you to take back control of your hygiene career. When you know better, you do better.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how to implement GBT successfully into practice.
  • Describe the principles and techniques of Guided Biofilm Therapy.
  • Recognize how to shift your practice towards patient-centered care.
  • Discover how GBT can significantly impact the success of your dental office.

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Friday, October 20

Time: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT
GC AMERICA -- Updates in Contemporary Dentistry
CE Credits: Up to 6 Live CE
Location: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights 650 Terrance Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Fee: $49, Breakfast, Lunch and Happy Hour Included
Presenters:
Dr. Ron Kaminer, Dr. Alex Vasserman, Dr. Miles Cone, Dr. Luciano Retana

Cutting Edge Clinical Topics and Case Review:

  • Implant Dentistry
  • Lasers & New Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Dentistry
  • Advances in Crown & Bridge Technique
  • Digital Workflow
  • Advanced Treatment of Periodontal Disease
  • Practice Building Techniques for 2023

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Monday, October 23

Time: 6:00 PM CT
IVOCLAR -- Everyday Composites Made Extraordinary
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Mennito

It is likely that every day, in your dental practice, you reach for your composite resin material to restore a tooth. It is the material we, as dentists, rely on the most. In this CE webinar, Dr. Mennito will share with you tools and materials to help you place durable and esthetic restorations for the posterior and anterior regions while making sure you don’t run over schedule.

During this CE webinar, we will:

  • Achieve a basic understanding of zirconia.
  • review material characteristics of composite resin and most likely causes for premature failure
  • discuss bulk fill composites and clinical caveats for case selection
  • demonstrate novel material systems designed for optimal efficiency
  • review optical properties of teeth and how to best mimic these with composite resin
  • demonstrate a simplified technique for restoring fractured anterior teeth with beautiful results

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Tuesday, October 24

Time: 7:00 PM CT
SAFCO DENTAL -- The Power of Pairing: Using Universal Adhesives & Resin Cements in Harmony
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Joshua Austin, DDS

The power of adhesive dentistry is well known and practiced. Until recently, adhesive dentistry was complicated by the need for multiple products, multiple bottles, increased overhead, complexity and confusion. New developments in adhesive dentistry have streamlined these workflows. Adhesive dentistry can now be simpler, quicker and & more efficient. This webinar will show you how!

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Review universal adhesives and their advantages
  • Explore the three etching techniques and learn when each are appropriate
  • Review current cements and identify which classes are superior
  • Discuss how universal adhesives and resin cements can be used together

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Thursday, October 26

Time: 7:00 PM CT
KURARAY -- Zirconia Simplified for Chairside Dentistry
CE Credits: 1 Live CE
Presenter: Dr. Penelope Chang

Dive into the world of dental ceramics with a focused exploration of zirconia, a material renowned for its strength and aesthetic appeal. This course is designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of zirconia, its properties, and its applications in dentistry. Delve into the intricacies of CAD/CAM software, mastering the administration process and workflow to optimize your digital designs. Engage in detailed discussions on protocols for tooth preparations, and gain knowledge in both pre and post-sinter polishing techniques, as well as the art of staining and glazing. Cementation procedures will be thoroughly covered, ensuring the longevity and stability of your restorations. Additionally, the course will address the challenges of failed zirconia restorations, presenting various methods for their safe and effective removal. Whether you're a novice or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this course promises a comprehensive insight into the versatile world of zirconia in dental applications.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Achieve a basic understanding of zirconia.
  • Understand the administration process and workflow on your CAD/CAM software.
  • Discuss protocols for preps, finishing (pre and post sinter polishing, staining/glazing), and cementation
  • Examine different methods of removing failed zirconia restorations.

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Friday, October 27

Time: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT
SEPTODONT -- Updates in Contemporary Dentistry
CE Credits: Up to 6 Live CE
Location: The Drexelbrook Event Center 4700 Drexelbrook Dr. Drexel Hill, PA 19024
Fee: $49, Breakfast, Lunch and Happy Hour Included
Presenters:
Dr. Paul Mikhli, Dr. Sausha Toghranegar, Dr. Alex Vasserman, Dr. Ron Kaminer

Cutting Edge Clinical Topics and Case Review:

  • Implant Dentistry
  • Lasers & New Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Dentistry
  • Advances in Crown & Bridge Technique
  • Digital Workflow
  • Advanced Treatment of Periodontal Disease
  • Practice Building Techniques for 2023

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Monday, October 30

Time: 7:00 PM CT
EDGE ENDO -- Single Visit Endodontics
CE Credits: 1 Live CE
Presenter: Justin Kolnick, DDS

While single-visit endodontics affords many advantages to patient and dentist alike, a high level of endodontic competence is required to achieve these benefits on a consistent basis. Chief amongst these is the ability to clean, shape and disinfect complex root canal systems, the expertise to deal with complications such as intricate canal anatomy, loss of patency, calcified root canals and retained foreign bodies as well as the skill to achieve drainage and decompression of the periapical tissues. Achieving all this in a single visit can be a daunting task.

This lecture will discuss the pros and cons of single-visit endodontics and will present a laser-assisted treatment philosophy that promotes a high level of success in the management of these cases.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the pros and cons of single-visit endodontics.
  • Recognize why a high level of endodontic competence is required in these cases.
  • Learn a laser-assisted protocol, Radial Apical Cleansing, for the successful management of these complications in a single visit.

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Wednesday, November 1

Time: 6:00 PM CT
TOKUYAMA -- Structural Color Gives Life to Restorations
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Newton Fahl

Composite resins use pigment-based technology to match the polychromicity of natural teeth. Here, the challenge lies in adequately selecting dentin and enamel shades to mimic the optical characteristics of each layer in a restoration. Unlike other systems, omnichromatic composites are based on the structural color concept whereby a pigment-free, single shade can blend in with the surrounding tooth structure to produce seamless restorations. This CE webinar will discuss how this novel technology can effectively solve different clinical challenges with great esthetic success.

During this CE webinar, we will review:

  • how light interplays with the tooth substrate and the resin composite through the structural color concept to create a blending effect
  • how to use the different viscosities of an omnichromatic composite (flowable and regular) for best clinical results
  • how a single-shade restoration can benefit from finishing and polishing techniques to boost the esthetics

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Thursday, November 2

Time: 7:00 PM CT
3M DENTAL -- Protecting Your Restorations - Like a Dental Warrior!
CE Credits: 1 CEU
Presenter: Jen Post, RDH, MDH

Did you know that each time you touch a dental bur to uncut tooth enamel you’re likely starting the clock ticking on the life and vitality of that tooth? Are you really treating your patient’s disease or just the consequences of their disease?

In this lecture we’ll explore strategies for protecting and maintaining your patient’s teeth for the long term and creating an atmosphere of clinical excellence for you and your patients.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify dentistry’s tendency to overtreat the consequences of disease
  • Describe evidence-based methodologies for treating and protecting valuable tooth structure
  • Recognize what dental professionals can do to defend their patients from the dental bur of destruction

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Friday, November 3

Time: 12:00 PM CT
PROEDGE -- The Safe Water Webinar: 3 Simple Steps to Safe Water
CE Credits: 1 CE
Presenter: Carlie Frampton

What you need to know to protect your patients and practice

You will learn:

  • How to ensure safe waterlines in your office
  • Why biofilm development is so stubborn and challenging
  • The latest research in waterline treatment protocol efficacy
  • Tips and tricks for efficient and cost-effective waterline maintenance
  • What it takes to be CDC compliant and how to protect your practice

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Monday, November 20

Time: 6:00 PM CT
CRANBERRY -- Infection Control in the Post Pandemic Period
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter

All employees must receive infection control training. This CE webinar will update participants on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry. In addition, a review of best practices for infection control in the post-pandemic period will be included. We will also cover the following topics: standard precautions, immunization requirements, work restrictions, hand hygiene, PPE, bloodborne and airborne disease, instrument sterilization protocols, hard surface disinfection, sterilization requirements for high and low speed handpieces, preventing sterilization “disasters”, spore testing requirements, dental unit water quality and testing requirements, and infection control in the lab.

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participant will:

  • Understand how to set up a compliant and effective infection control program
  • Know how properly manage contaminated instruments
  • Be able to understand how OSHA laws and CDC Guidelines relate
  • Understand dental unit waterline testing and compliance protocols
  • Know how to perform an infection control audit of your facility

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Wednesday, November 29

Time: 6:00 PM CT
AIR TECHNIQUES -- Transforming Dental Services: Bridging the Gap with Mobile and Teledentistry
CE Credits: 1 CEU
Presenters: Sonya Dunbar, RDH

According to PubMed, Teledentistry improves ready access to preventive dental care and teleconsultation with specialists for patients in underserved or remote areas. In addition, it allows the dentist in the nearby community to provide easier access to preventive care to a patient who, otherwise, probably will not seek care. Mobile and Teledentistry combined can be a bridge to reaching many underserviced communities and providing the essential oral care they need. Mobile dentistry can deliver much-needed dental services to rural communities through mobile dental vans or pop-up dental clinics in population centers, schools, nursing homes, or hard-to-reach areas. This model focuses on offering access to care for underserved residents of isolated, rural communities. This helps patients that would otherwise have to travel a long distance or cannot afford to travel to access dental services. Teledentistry is the avenue that can extend an arm outside of the dental office and into the community. Teledentistry and mobile dentistry together can make dental care more affordable by allowing patients to get access to quality dental care in their community.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the Oral health disparities that exist in underserved communities.
  • List some of the different types of Teledentistry and understand the best fit for the underserved communities.
  • Describe the many types of mobile dentistry companies that exist to service the underserved communities.
  • Explain how Mobile and Teledentistry can help reduce the dental crisis in underserved communities.
  • Recognize the importance of infection control and how it is done for Mobile Clinicians

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Thursday, November 30

Time: 6:00 PM CT
GC AMERICA -- Simple and Effective Aesthetic Materials for Use in Pediatric Dentistry
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenters: Dr. Lance Kisby

This CE webinar will discuss new aesthetic materials and their use in cosmetic dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. GIC’s, noted for their fluoride release, have improved greatly over the last decade as a final restoration in Class I and Class II restorations in stress bearing and non-stress bearing teeth. Composites have also improved over time. Their chameleon effect gives the dentist a better color match, predictability, and reduced shade inventory. The final topic covered will be the indications for successful techniques on how to use and apply these materials in your practice.

During this CE webinar, the participant will:

  • Understand the different uses of GIC and composites
  • Understand the chameleon effect of the new composites
  • Understand how to apply GIC and composites for predictable aesthetic results

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Wednesday, December 27

Time: 7:00 PM CT
EMS DENTAL -- Back to Biofilm: Revamp Your Dental Hygiene Practice
CE Credits: 1 Self-Study CE
Presenters: Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH

Routine prophylaxis with hand and power instruments has long been the standard for maintaining oral and systemic health. The endpoint of this and other non-surgical procedures, however, has shifted to minimize tooth substance loss during instrumentation and empower patients to take ownership of their homecare. As concerns for peri-implant disease also rise, newer techniques must be introduced to prevent damage to the implant surface and the destructive sequalae of titanium ion and particle release into the surrounding tissues. Guided biofilm therapy (GBT) provides a gentle and effective way to preserve healthy teeth, orthodontic appliances, and implant restorations with patient-friendly materials and precision technology. Patients can see an improvement in their oral health in real time with an emphasis on dental hygiene motivation and education as part of treatment. Implementing this protocol will improve the patient experience and re-excite the entire clinical team in their management of the dental biofilm. GBT further creates immediate value and synergy in the dentist-hygienist relationship.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution and rationale for biofilm removal
  • Outline the basic workflow of guided biofilm therapy
  • Identify the specific uses and benefits of guided biofilm therapy around teeth, implants, and orthodontic appliances
  • Confidently implement this system in your hygiene practice

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