27 December 2011

Current Concepts for Dentin Hypersensitivity

Current Concepts for Dentin Hypersensitivity – Clinical Strategies for Prevention and Treatment


Presenter: Cindy Sensabaugh, RDH, BS

Sponsor: Dentsply UK

Released: 11/4/10

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)  Sign Up Now »

(No charge for this on-demand webinar)

Among many of the challenges faced by oral health professionals, the challenge of making their patients’ dentitions last a lifetime – with comfort has moved to the forefront. Dentin hypersensitivity is an enigma that is affecting our population in greater numbers and at younger ages.

This course reviews the theories of dentin hypersensitivity, its causes and its contributing factors. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, planning for treatment and prevention, the development of individualized self –care instruction, understanding the application of in-office, at-home and combination therapies and evaluating clinical outcomes. Learn to provide your patients with more successful treatment outcomes.

22 December 2011

If Plaque Could Talk

If Plaque Could Talk


Presenter: Dr. Brian Nový, DDS

Sponsor: GC America

Released: 12/8/10

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) Sign Up Now »

(No charge for this on-demand webinar)

Dental professionals are convinced plaque is their nemesis. We curse its presence and tell our patients they need to brush more frequently. Yet, the scientific evidence indicates plaque (in some cases) can provide colonization resistance against cariogenic bacteria. What can we do for our patients to help them grow this beneficial plaque? The simple answer may surprise you…

Course objectives:

-- Explain the mixed ecological approach to caries causation

-- Understand when to recommend appropriate therapies

-- Integrate white spot reversal and white spot prevention strategies

-- Stop watching lesions get bigger and see them get smaller

19 December 2011

Utilizing Calcium, Phosphate and Fluoride Therapies

A Case Study Approach Utilizing Calcium, Phosphate and Fluoride Therapies


Presenter: Lillian Caperila, R.D.H., M.Ed.

Sponsor: Premier Dental

Released: 8/23/11

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) onDemand Webinar 

Sign Up Now »  (No charge for this on-demand webinar)

The dental professionals are recognizing a changing philosophy in practice for preventing dental caries, reversing enamel lesions and minimizing enamel degradation with the use of combination fluoride and calcium phosphate therapies. Recent research reflects great success in integrating ACP to promote fluoride uptake in individuals with compromising oral health risks.

This program will highlight specific cases that pose the greatest risk for caries and demonstrate the application of a risk assessment (CAMBRA) to design an appropriate prevention and maintenance plan.

ADA-CERP certified provider

12 December 2011

Patient Health, Not Just Oral Health

1 CE Credit Patient Health, Not Just Oral Health


Presenter: Richard Nagelberg, D.D.S, P.C.

Sponsor: Premier Dental

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) onDemand Webinar

(No charge for this on-demand class)

This course will discuss the development and progression of periodontal disease, novel concepts regarding gingivitis and periodontitis and the interconnections between oral and systemic diseases and conditions.


At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will understand

• The impact of dental care beyond the oral cavity

• Current concepts of the association between periodontal disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.



 

05 December 2011

Practice Management with Sally McKenzie

0.5 CE Credits Accounts Receivable Part 2: Presenting Financial Arrangements & Statements


Presenter: Sally McKenzie

Sponsor: Practice Management

Released: 11/14/11 onDemand FREE

CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study)

(No charge for this on-demand class)

Establishing a healthy accounts receivable begins with securing financial arrangements with the patient. Knowing how to overcome patient objections helps not only to make sure you are going to be paid, but most of all, ensures patients will move forward with treatment.
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0.5 CE Credits Accounts Receivable Part 3: Delinquent Account Calls & Measurements for Success

Presenter: Sally McKenzie

Sponsor: Practice Management

Released: 11/14/11 on Demand Webinar

CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study)

(No charge for this on-demand class)

Making delinquent account calls is a vital part to reducing your accounts receivable.

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0.5 CE Credits Broken Appointments: Protocol and Systems

Presenter: Sally McKenzie

Sponsor: Practice Management

Released: 11/14/11 on demand webinar FREE

CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study)

(No charge for this on-demand class)

This module will help guide you in establishing a system for your practice to handle broken appointments. Sally's recommendations are invaluable in helping you handle broken appointments and most important -- preventing them before they happen!

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0.5 CE Credits Broken Appointments: Causes and Remedies

Presenter: Sally McKenzie

Sponsor: Practice Management

Released: 11/14/11 on demand webinar FREE

CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study)

(No charge for this on-demand class)

This module, part 2 of this series, will help guide you in establishing a system for your practice to handle broken appointments. Sally's recommendations are invaluable in helping you handle broken appointments and most important -- preventing them before they happen!

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0.5 CE Credits Accounts Receivable Part 1: A Healthy Ratio

Presenter: Sally McKenzie

Sponsor: Practice Management

Released: 11/14/11 on Demand webinar FREE

CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study)

(No charge for this on-demand class)

The financial coordinator's responsibilty is to keep the dental practice's accounts receivable at a healthy ratio.

04 December 2011

Tutorial: MI Paste™ and MI Paste Plus™

MI Paste™ and MI Paste Plus™ (also called tooth moose in some countries)


Sponsor: GC America

Released: 11/15/11 OnDemand Webinar


(No charge for this tutorial)

Now you can give your teeth all of the minerals they need with MI Paste™ and MI Paste Plus, from GC America, a unique topical tooth crème that is applied daily. MI Paste Plus™ offers the same great benefits of regular MI Paste™ and is enhanced with fluoride.

01 December 2011

Local Anaesthesia for the 21st century

2 CE Credits Local Anaesthesia for the 21st century


Presenter: Dr. Nigel Robb

Sponsor: Dentsply UK

Released: 11/15/11

CE Credits: 2 CEU (Self-Study-on demand webinar)


(No charge for this on-demand class)

This webinar aims to provide an update on the safe and effective use of local anaesthesia in the practise of dentistry, including the indications for the use of different types of local anaesthetic. Newer delivery systems will be discussed along with techniques that can be delivered with these systems.