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.

Melting Tooth Syndrome”: Recognizing, Treating and Preventing Demineralization

“Melting Tooth Syndrome”: Recognizing, Treating and Preventing Demineralization

Presenter: Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH
CE Credits: 1
Release Date: 9/17/2009

Dental professionals see the devastating effects of tooth demineralization every day, but the process starts long before the tooth is visibly damaged. Science has now provided us with effective tools to prevent, stop and reverse the process. Learn how to help patients rebuild damaged tooth structure at a microscopic level.

Goals of this program are to:


1) Appreciate the role of the dental professional in remineralization education

2) Understand the role of saliva in erosion

3) Learn how to stimulate the flow of healthy saliva

4) Discover the unique contribution of xylitol, fluoride varnish, tri-calcium phosphate/fluoride paste, NovaMin compounds and glass ionomers in tooth remineralization.


Goals of this program are to:

1) Appreciate the role of the dental professional in remineralization education

2) Understand the role of saliva in erosion

3) Learn how to stimulate the flow of healthy saliva

4) Discover the unique contribution of xylitol, fluoride varnish, tri-calcium phosphate/fluoride paste, NovaMin compounds and glass ionomers in tooth remineralization.

The 20 Minute In-Office Veneer

The 20 Minute In-Office Veneer

Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Blank, D.M.D.

CE Credits: 1

Release Date: 2/29/2008

Register at the Pentron Clinical site and have immediate access to FREE online CE, complete the post test and print your certificate of completion immediately. The site will keep a record of your completed programs for later reference.

Zirconia: Facts and Fiction

Zirconia: Facts and Fiction

Presenter: Dr. Edward McLaren
CE Credits: 1
Release Date: 5/5/2009

Everything you wanted to know about working with zirconia. Are different types important? How to prevent chipping issues? What type of preparations? What type of cements?

Sponsored by 3M ESPE

Balancing pHacts: pH and Remineralization, a Winning Combination

Free Webinar on February 23


Minimum Intervention dentistry has taken the 21st century by storm. Dona Gabzdyl, RDH, BS, MBA presents the new evolution in caries infection management to avoid unnecessary amputation of tooth structure, Learn the best treatment modalities to identify, prevent and restore as we move forward into future of dentistry.

This is the first of the 2010 CareerFusion Open Webinars.

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Title: Balancing pHacts: pH and Remineralization, a Winning Combination

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

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Core Materials – Which to choose and Which to use

Core Materials – Which to choose and Which to use


Presenter: Dr. Martin Jablow
CE Credits: 1
Release Date: 12/2/2009

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different materials that can be used for build-ups. Dr. Jablow will discuss the use of amalgam, composite and other materials dedicated for build-ups. As every dental practitioner knows, time is valuable, so sign-up now to learn how you can improve your dental techniques and earn free CE credit.

Site registration and the courses are free. You can opt to be informed of new courses as they are posted. Free CE thanks to Pentron Clinical.

Root Causes and Effective Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity

Ouch…That Hurts! Root Causes and Effective Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity


Presenter: Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/2/2009

Dentinal hypersensitivity is complex; patients often suffer needlessly from sensitivity, a problem that profoundly affects quality of life and creates enormous clinical challenges. Clinicians often struggle with trying to find effective treatments for this perplexing problem. This course provides diagnostic tools as well as a wide range of professional therapies and homecare strategies that provide relief.

--Recognize the wear factors and erosive activities that contribute to dentinal hypersensitivity


--Appreciate the role of fluoride, tri-calcium phosphate, ACP/CPP, NovaMin, xylitol and potassium nitrate in combating hypersensitivity

--Understand the science of tubule occlusion, nerve depolarization and surface protectants in treating hypersensitivity

--Learn about different professionally applied desensitizing agents

--Understand homecare options for reducing hypersensitivity

--Learn how to engage patients in becoming part of the solution