Webinars

Time: 7:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Non-Invasive Incipient Caries Control
CE Credits: 1 CE
Cost: $10
Presenter: Dr. Parsia Koleini, DMD, CAGS

When prevention fails, the goal of the clinician is to restore carious lesions with the least invasive and longest lasting approach. Today, clinicians have options for treating early lesions without drilling and filling.

This course will review the option of enamel repair with Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus. The indications and applications for treating interproximal and cervical early lesions will be discussed. This course will highlight the benefits to clinicians, patients and the dental practice.

Objectives:

• Describe current remineralization options for early lesions.
• Illustrate how guided enamel remineralization can fit into the dental practice.
• Examine how to effectively evaluate different treatment options for early lesions.
• Explain how adopting this product benefits patients, clinicians and the dental practice.

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Tuesday, December 5

Time: 6:00 PM CT
AIR TECHNIQUES -- CBCT in General Dentistry: Taking Dental Imaging to the Next Dimension
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenter: Dr. Heidi Kohltfarber

Cone beam CT has revolutionized the dental field by allowing clinicians to visualize the patient in 3D. This technology has increased productivity and efficiency. This CE webinar is designed to help the dental practitioner to better understand 3D imaging technology as well as what to consider when purchasing a CBCT for their office. In addition, the webinar will help the clinician to recognize the clinical applications in implantology, endodontics, surgery, orthodontics, periodontology, and pathology using a case-based approach.

During this CE webinar, we will cover:

• Introductory understanding of CBCT technology and how it works
• Radiation dosimetry and legal ramifications of owning a CBCT unit
• The applications of CBCT in multiple areas of dentistry

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Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Whose Job Is It? Exploring the Role of the Infection Control Coordinator
CE Credits: 2 CE
Presenter: Amanda Hill, BDSH, RDH

Infection control might not sound as glamorous as some other aspects of dentistry, but it is the backbone of everything we do. It's what ensures that every patient who walks through our doors receives the highest quality of care without unnecessary risk and our team members stay safe. This course is designed to provide an overview of the vital role of the Infection Control Coordinator within the dental office as a leader in maintaining a clean, safe and compliant environment. Let's make your dental practice a model of infection control excellence.

Objectives:

• Review the importance of infection control in the dental office and its impact on patient safety and public health.
• Identify and explain the key regulations and guidelines relevant to infection control in the dental setting, including OSHA, CDC, and ADA recommendations.
• Describe the role of the Infection Control Coordinator in overseeing and coordinating infection control efforts within the dental office.
• Foster a culture of infection control awareness and compliance among dental team members and support staff.

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Time: 7:00 PM CT
YOUNG DENTAL -- Dental Hygiene Treatment with Patient Comfort in Mind
CE Credits: 1 CE
Cost: $10
Presenter: Tina Clark, RDH, MEd

For many people, visiting the dentist is one of their worst fears, which leads to missed appointments or waiting until there is no other choice than to "go to the dentist.” With today’s innovated technology and thoughtful treatment processes dental hygienists can provide excellent care keeping the patient comfortable the entire time. This course reviews different aspects of patient discomfort and how the dental hygienist can address these concerns.

Objectives:

• Identify reasons patients feel discomfort
• Explore ways to create a comfortable environment for patient experience
• Implement medicaments, techniques, strategies to reduce anxiety and painful experiences in the dental office

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Wednesday, December 13

Time: 7:00 PM CT
SUNSTAR AMERICA -- Long COVID: What the Dental Practitioner Needs to Know
CE Credits: 1 Live CE
Presenters: Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Long COVID has affected 23 million Americans, pushing an estimated 1 million out of work. However significant, the full magnitude of health and economic effects is yet to be determined. The causes of long COVID are not fully understood, complicating diagnosis and treatment. This CE webinar educates the dental professional on the patient’s systemic and oral health risks post-COVID-19.

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

• Discover the signs and symptoms of Long COVID
• Identify the risks oral and systemic health risks that are associated with Long COVID
• Review how to reduce the oral consequences of Long COVID

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Time: 7:00 PM CT
SEPTODONT -- Bioactive Materials and Their Use in Pediatric Dentistry
CE Credits: 1 Self-Study CE
Presenters: Dr. Lance Kisby

In this webinar, you will learn the multiple uses for bioactive materials, such as Biodentine. The areas of discussion will include pulp therapy, restorative dentistry, dental trauma and MIH in pediatric dentistry.

Bioactive materials are versatile and innovative substances that have revolutionized various aspects of dentistry. This webinar delves deep into their applications, backed by evidence-based research, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of their benefits and limitations. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to effectively use bioactive materials across various dental scenarios.

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

• Explain indications and steps for use of bioactive materials in primary teeth.
• Identify indications and steps for use of bioactive materials in restorative dentistry for primary and permanent teeth.
• Describe indications and steps for use of bioactive materials in traumatic and carious pulp exposures in primary and permanent teeth.

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Tuesday, December 19

Time: 6:00 PM CT
GC AMERICA -- Injection Molding Technique
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenters: Dr. Tal Wilkins IV

A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment which incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team, to include the dental laboratory technician. Typically, the treatment plan begins to come to life after a detailed smile analysis and a wax up which is ideally fabricated by a technician. The skilled technician’s hands use a free hand approach in the wax up. The difficulty lies in the dentist then transferring this plan, complete with the proper form and fine details, to the patient’s mouth.

While porcelain crowns or veneers are the typical mainstay of this type of treatment, composite veneers offer a less costly option. Composite can also be used as an interim restorative material while phasing treatment and allowing the patient to proceed through treatment at their own pace. With the advent of new composite filler technology, it is now possible to utilize flowable composites, which have wear properties similar to traditional composites. These new injectable composites, combined with clear PVS matrices, can be used to quickly and accurately duplicate the wax up in the patient’s mouth. This new approach significantly lessens the learning curve for new practitioners performing full mouth rehabilitation or smile makeovers.

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participants will be able to:

• Know the materials used in Injection Molding Technique
• Understand a step-by-step method of injection molding
• Uses for the injection molding technique

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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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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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Time: 7:00 PM CT
TOKUYAMA -- New Frontiers in Dental Materials to Use in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient
CE Credits: 1 Live CE
Presenters: Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD. MPH,MS, DrPH

This seminar will provide to the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding the fascinating field of restorative dentistry in children. The seminar will use case-presentation as the learning and discussion format and will cover the entire spectrum of restorative dentistry in the pediatric and adolescent patient with special emphasis in new materials available for the dentist.

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

• Understand the indications and criteria for the use of dental materials in the pediatric patient
• Learn the most updated information about silver diamine fluoride
• Understand the benefits of using One-Shade composites in restorative dentistry

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Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT (Registration and breakfast begin at 6:30 AM CT)
ESSENTIAL DENTAL SYSTEMS -- Intense Endodontics: A 2 Day Hands-on Workshop Presented by Essential Dental Seminars
CE Credits: 17 CE
Location: Hands-On Dental Education Center Hackensack, NJ
Fee: $1995 Limited Time Discounted Fee, Regular Fee $2195
Presenters: Barry Musikant, Bassam Massabny

An intensive two-day hands-on participation workshop teaches the differences between traditional, rotary NiTi, and reciprocating endodontic techniques. Learn procedures for stress-free, safer, more time-efficient, and far less costly endodontics. The dentist will experience the elimination of hand fatigue, canal distortion, and instrument separation while learning how to save on procedural costs. Please note: extracted teeth are prohibited.

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

• Select procedures to assist in finding root canals
• After completing the hands-on instrumentation of narrow canals, you will be able to describe the successful instrumentation process
• Identify how to properly use ultrasonic instruments during the endodontic procedure
• List the step-by-step techniques for successful root canal treatment
• Properly select when to endodontically treat teeth, with or without posts
• Understand how to use microscopes in Endodontics
• Summarize pain management in complex tooth pain scenarios
• Please bring magnification loupes if you have them.

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Time: 6:00 PM CT
GC AMERICA -- Restoring Teeth with Injectable Composite
CE Credits: 1 Live, Interactive CEU
Presenters: Dr. Robert Marus

As a result of the latest high strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class I, Class II and Class VI lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made injectable composite material a great aesthetic option. This CE webinar will demonstrate, in a step-by-step fashion, how to use high strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.

During this CE webinar, participants will learn:

• how to place injectable composite in cervical (abfraction) lesions so that they don’t fall out, which is an untapped resource in your practice
• how to quickly treat incisal and occlusal wear with composite
• how to use today’s 8th generation universal adhesives
• how to create “super dentin”
• how to use injectable composite to promote your practice

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Friday, February 2