Adhesive update

Adhesive Update 2009 - Where we are, where we've come from and where we're going

Presenter: Dr. Rob Ritter, DMD
CE Credits: 1
Release Date: 5/20/2009

Adhesive dentistry has changed the way in which we approach restorative dentistry. We are now much more conservative in our treatment planning and execution of delivering high quality, esthetic and long lasting restorations. Unfortunately, as the drive to make adhesives easier, faster, better, we can get lost in the marketing hype.

This lecture will review briefly where we have come from, where we are now with adhesives and where we are going. A look at the currently available generations of adhesives will be covered as well as the use of desensitizers. Differences between carriers, dual cured adhesives, self etching primers, diffusion restriction, isolation, dentin vs. enamel bonding, shear bond test strengths and the effects of sclerotic dentin will be covered in this informative, concise presentation.

How, When and Why of Restorative Posts Cores

How, When and Why of Restorative Posts Cores


Presenter: Dr. Gregori Kurtzman, D.D.S.

Sponsored by Pentron Clinical

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study webinar)

Release Date: 1/14/2010

With today's adhesive dentistry, many practitioners question the necessity of using a post in the restoration of endodontic teeth. But, posts are still indicated in many of the teeth we restore that have undergone Endodontic treatment. We will address when to use posts, what factors should be considered to achieve better long term results when restoring endodontically treated teeth and techniques to use posts within the tooth.

You''ll need to register on the site, which is free, and will get credit after completing the post-test.