Stronger Bonds: Better Cementation Throughout the Mouth

Stronger Bonds: Better Cementation Throughout the Mouth


Presenter: Dr. Greg Gillespie
CE Credits: 1
Webinar (Release Date: 10/20/2009 )

Today we are inundated with options for cementation materials. How do we choose the proper cement for each situation? Dr. Gillespie brings you a current review of everything from resin modified glass ionomers and total etch/dual cure resin systems, to the latest in self-adhesive resin cements.

Highlights include cementation review and tips from implants to anteriors, zirconia to posteriors. A solid understanding of when to use each cement will lead to "Stronger Bonds" throughout the mouth.

Participants will be required to register on the site to receive credit and successfully complete the post-test.

Creating Better Restorations in Better Environments

Recognize, Rejuvenate, and Restore: Creating Better Restorations in Better Environments

Presenter: Dr. Edmond Hewlett, D.D.S.
CE Credits: 1
Webinar (Release Date: 11/24/2009)

This course is an overview of concepts, techniques, and products for establishing a healthier oral environment and creating more predictable and more therapeutic restorations. Learn about recognizing caries risk factors and early lesions, rejuvenating teeth with remineralization, and optimally restoring teeth by combining the best qualities of composite resin and glass ionomer in the sandwich technique.

Will require online registration to receive credit and must pass post-test.

Rejuvenating Enamel

Presenter: Amy Nieves, RDH  Credits: 1
On demand Webinar (Release Date: 12/18/2009 )

All team members are key players in caries therapy. Learn ways to remineralize and protect enamel with current remineralization technologies. MI (Minimal Intervention) dentistry is the modern "medical" approach to the management of decay. A caries management program should include the three “R’s”: Recognize, Rejuvenate and Restore. The key element of the MI philosophy of Rejuvenating Enamel will be presented.

Must pass post-test to receive credit. Online registration required for this FREE CE program

Get a Grip . . . on Cementation and Bonding

Attend this FREE live webcast and earn 1 CE credit.

In this one-hour presentation, Dr. Dennis Fasbinder breaks down various cementation systems, testing protocols and bond strength data. Having a better understanding of these concepts will enable you to simplify your cementation options.

Dr. Fasbinder will also review real clinical cases to explain best possible practices and procedures for successful cementation. Participants will have a better grasp of the indications for each category of cement and better understand the claims made by bond strength data. Click here to register.

Who Should Attend: Dentists, CDAs, CDTs, Lab Professionals,

Live Webcast Details: "Get a Grip . . . on Cementation and Bonding"

February 4, 2010 at 7pmEST / 4pmPST

Register here by February 4, 2010 to earn 1 CE credit!

Note: A recorded version of this webcast will be available on-demand for CE credit starting on February 6, 2010.

 

13 Biggest Hygiene Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Inspired Hygiene presents "The 13 Biggest Hygiene Mistakes and How to Avoid Them".

January 28, 2010 at 8:00pm Eastern

Dr. Woody Oakes and Rachel Wall RDH

This LIVE tele-class is F*R*E*E.

To register go to http://www.13hygienemistakes.com/ Be one of the first 25 to register for this call

and receive a FREE CD of the call recording!! As a thank you for registering, you'll also get a FREE subscription to the high-content, high-value "Inspired Hygiene" e-zine!

 

As soon as you’ve registered, you’ll receive the private phone number and pass code.

 

Not familiar with Rachel Wall? You can read some of here articles online.

Pit & Fissure Sealants

Pit & Fissure Sealants


Mary Ann Haisch, RDH, MS
Continuing Education Units: 2 hours Sponsored by Crest/OralB
Intended Audience: Hygienists, Dental Assistants

This course presents an overview of dental pit and fissure sealants as a safe and effective way to prevent dental caries. The course starts with a brief look at the history of dental sealants followed by the current rationale for their use. Frequently asked questions about sealants are addressed along with the presentation of guidelines for sealant use. Information about materials currently used for sealants is presented along with general instructions for the successful placement of sealants. The use of sealants in public health programs is also addressed.

You will need to register on the site to take the course, but it's Free. When you complete a continuing education course on the Dental Resource.Net, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc. If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank). When you hit submit, a copy of the "proof of completion" is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G. For your records, make sure to print a copy of the "proof of completion" certificate.

Practical Panoramic Radiography

Practical Panoramic Radiography

William C. Scarfe, BDS, FRACDS; Gail F. Williamson, RDH, MS

Continuing Education Units: 3 hours
Intended Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants
Provided by Crest/OralB

The primary focus of this course is to broaden awareness of panoramic radiographic technique, error recognition and error correction.

Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional will be able to:
Recognize the selection criteria and the indications for panoramic imaging.
Compare and contrast panoramic and intraoral imaging.
Outline the advantages and limitations of panoramic radiography.
Discuss the principles and use of intensifying screens in panoramic radiography.
Describe the concepts involved in panoramic image formation.
Outline the procedures required for correct machine and patient preparation, patient positioning and panoramic unit operation.
Discuss the procedures involved in film handling, cassette loading and film processing.
Identify and propose corrective action for common panoramic imaging errors.
Demonstrate ability to recognize and correct common errors via a self-assessment exercise.

You will need to register on the site to take the course, but it's Free.

Oral Mucosal Lesions

A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions
Michael W Finkelstein, DDS, MS
Continuing Education Units: 4 hours
Intended Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants
Provided by Crest/OralB

Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional will be able to:
•Classify oral lesions into surface lesions and soft tissue enlargements using a decision tree (flowchart).

•Describe the clinical features that are characteristic of each class of oral mucosal lesions in the decision tree, including:

•White surface lesions - epithelial thickening, surface debris, and subepithelial change

• Generalized pigmented surface lesions

•Localized pigmented surface lesions - intravascular blood, extravascular blood, melanin pigment, and tattoo

•Vesicular-ulcerated-erythematous surface lesions - hereditary, autoimmune, viral, mycotic, and idiopathic

•Reactive soft tissue enlargements of oral mucosa

•Benign tumors of oral mucosa - epithelial, mesenchymal, and salivary gland

•Malignant neoplasms of oral mucosa

•Cysts of oral mucosa

•Describe the characteristic or unique clinical features of the most common and/or important diseases of the oral mucosa.

•Perform a step-by-step clinical differential diagnosis, using the decision tree, for patients with oral mucosal lesions.


You will need to register on the site to take the course, but it's Free. After you complete the course you can complete the test and print your certificate of completion. You also have the option of printing out the program to review or have as a reference and then going back on line later to take the test. You can also keep a record of your completed courses on the site.

3-D Imaging and CT-Guided Dental Implant Surgery

3-D Imaging and CT-Guided Dental Implant Surgery

Presented by: Jay Reznick, D.M.D., M.D. Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Sponsored by Sirona, Produced by PennWell A Dental Economics WebCast

Date: January 21, 2010


Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern (live Q&A session after the presentation)

Cost: Free

CE Credits: 1.0 live hour continuing education credit

Who Should Attend: All Dental Professionals

What You'll Learn:

Introduction to 3D CT volumetric implant treatment planning.

Discussion of shortcomings of traditional implant planning and surgical guides.

A few cases where preoperative 3D imaging would have been beneficial.

Introduction to Galileos Implant software and workflow.

Presentation of a variety of Guided Implant Surgery cases and the merging of Cone Beam CT and dental CAD/CAM technology.


To register click here

Restorative Factors: Inducing Periodontal Complications

Restorative Factors: Inducing Periodontal Complications
Faculty: Scott Froum, DDS, Chris Salierno, DDS
FREE 1CE credit hour from IneedCE.com

Cosmetics, health, function, and long-term prognosis all depend upon accurately assessing how a patient presents and then determining how to proceed. Individual patient considerations include oral hygiene, the presence of removable prostheses, the status and contouring of restorations, gingival anatomy, long-span fixed prostheses and caries. Attention should be given to the periodontal-restorative dynamic throughout all the stages of treatment from diagnosis and treatment planning to final insertion.

The overall goal of this course is to provide the participant with information on the restorative considerations and factors that can impact periodontal health. Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

•Know the restorative factors associated with periodontal disease.

•Know the importance of biologic width and considerations in the placement of restorative margins.

•Understand the importance of full treatment planning that takes into consideration appropriate restoration designs for periodontal health, and the appropriate sequence of treatment for a given patient.

sponsored by an educational grant from OraPharma

Senior & Boomers. Living Longer, Living Healthier:

Senior & Boomers. Living Longer, Living Healthier: Considerations for Dental Professionals
Sponsor: Waterpik
3 Credit Hours

This course will provide the dental team with research and information to understand and recognize the overall health needs and expectations of baby boomers and senior citizens, providing them with quality care and patient service.

The Diabetes Epidemic: The Impact on Oral Health Care Providers

3 Credit Hours
This course will provide the dental team with health information and research needed to treat individuals living with diabetes and assist them in achieving good oral health.

The New Challenges of Child & Adolescent Health: Implications for Oral Health Care Practitioners
3 Credit Hours
This course will provide the dental team with research and information needed to build a foundation for children and adolescents to have optimal oral and general health now and throughout life.

Parkell Online Learning Centre

For these courses you'll need to register with Parkell but are then free to view the course, do the test and get immediate credit. Parkell programs have PACE and CERP recognition

Meeting the Challenge of the Class II Composite Resin Proximal Contact

by Howard Strassler, DMD; and Erin Ladwig, BS
2CE credit hours

In recent years, there has been a trend away from the use of dental amalgam for the placement of posterior restorations to the use of adhesive composite resin. A major challenge when placing any Class II restoration is the establishment of an anatomically shaped and positioned proximal contact.1 For composite resins, this challenge is greater because of the handling characteristics and physical properties of composite resin. Development of an anatomically correct proximal contact is critical to success of a Class II composite resin restoration. This article discusses a technique for achieving predictable proximal contacts and illustrates the technique in a clinical case report.


Using Cavity Liners with Direct Posterior Composite Restorations
by Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS; and Sumita Mitra, PhD
2CE credit hours

Cavity liners have traditionally been used in direct and indirect restorations for purposes such as promoting reparative dentin and neutralizing acids.1 Today, liners are used when resin composites are used as the restorative materials on the posterior teeth, but for a different reason. Clinically, liners are considered to decrease sensitivity and wet the cavity better than restorative composites because of their flowability, adaptation to the dentinal surface, and adhesion. As bonding systems and composite materials continue to improve and become better understood, so do the techniques for placing composites. This has led to the reassessment of the clinical relevance and function of liners. Some clinicians don’t use cavity liners, assuming they are a thing of the past; some use composite liners, and others use resin-modified glass ionomer liners. Additionally, there is not a clear agreement over the function of liners, such as when and why they should be used or what type of liner material would provide the best performance for a particular clinical situation. This article attempts to clarify some of the confusion surrounding the use of liners by reviewing the available literature on the subject and attempting to give evidence-based rationale for the use and protocol for the clinician.



The Impact of Systemic Disease-Associated Gingival Enlargement on Pediatric Patients
by Hessam Nowzari, DDS, PhD; and Sandra K. Rich, MPH, PhD
2CE credit hours

This article provides an analysis of pediatric systemic disease and the corresponding prescribed medications for selected physical and mental health conditions. The focus is on pediatric oral health, specifically the drugassociated side effect of gingival enlargement. A simple and logical analysis of current pediatric health trends reveals that gingival overgrowth is evident in societies worldwide as a serious epidemic. This article describes the morbidity and risks that are related to drug-associated gingival overgrowth, and proposes a framework of action for treating the side effects of chronic diseases and conditions in pediatric patients.

Material Selection and Clinical guidelines for “New Age” Ceramics and Adhesive Cements

On Demand classes provided by Kerr

Material Selection and Clinical guidelines for “New Age” Ceramics and Adhesive Cements
Presenter: Dr. Edward McLaren
CE Credits: 1 Release Date: 10/28/2009

The new millennium has brought many advances in dental ceramics and adhesive cements. None more important than processing techniques using CAD-CAM technology and self-etch adhesive cements. It is possible today to generate almost any type of indirect dental restoration with a CAD-CAM device. This presentation will cover the different types of restoration possibilities, with conventional and CAD-CAM technologies, along with the clinical steps from preparation to adhesive cementation of various types of all ceramic restorations.

Topics include:

-Materials selection based on clinical condition
-Preparation guidelines
-Impressioning
-To Seal Dentin or not to Seal?
-The “in-office” digital dental lab
-Cement and Cementation

You will need to register on the site and complete the post-test to receive credit for this course. But, it's FREE.