Edentulism and Implantology: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Advancements
Live Dental CE WebinarsTop 10 Essential Infection Control Strategies for Improved Safety in the Dental Practice
Live Dental CE WebinarsResponsible Dental Prescriber – Analgesic Prescribing Part 2: Beyond the Basics
Live Dental CE WebinarsABCs in Dentistry: Anterior Esthetics, Bite Splint Therapy, and Cementation
Live Dental CE WebinarsDental Staffing Woes: The Latest Tips & Tricks on Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff
Live Dental CE WebinarsElevating Oral Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Live Dental CE WebinarsDr. Timothy Kosinski Answers the Most Commonly Asked Questions in Implant Dentistry
Live Dental CE WebinarsWeek of Events
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Course Description: What you may not know about oral bacteria. Recent research has shown mouth bacteria has a profound impact on brain and body health. It is estimated 80% of disease symptoms are related to problems in the mouth and many are directly related to the imbalance of mouth bacteria, an imbalance of the mouth...
ORAL MICROBIOME
ORAL MICROBIOME
What you may not know about oral bacteria. Recent research has shown mouth bacteria has a profound impact on brain and body health. It is estimated 80% of disease symptoms are related to problems in the mouth and many are directly related to the imbalance of mouth bacteria, an imbalance of the mouth microbiome. This...
How to diagnose oral cancer as dentists: Reading the early signs
How to diagnose oral cancer as dentists: Reading the early signs
The aim of this webinar is to consolidate the knowledge about the role of dentists in the early diagnosis of oral cancers and what should be done while carrying this responsibility, and to provide information about current diagnostic techniques. Oral cancers rank 18th among the most common cancers, however, survival has not changed significantly despite...
Therapy planning—the key to successful implant treatment
Therapy planning—the key to successful implant treatment
This lecture outlines the basic guidelines and the importance of correct treatment planning to obtain successful implant treatment in our daily practice. Though implant placement is often straightforward, the key to successful implant treatment and personal learning curve lies in understanding the basic principles of implantology and correct patient selection. Through multiple cases, we focus...
Shell technique: Bone regeneration using xenogenic lamina
Shell technique: Bone regeneration using xenogenic lamina
During the last few years, a plethora of biomaterials and surgical techniques have been developed for bone regeneration. Sometimes, dentists may find it challenging to choose the most appropriate surgical procedure to achieve predictable outcomes. Discussing the principles based on the Khoury technique, this webinar proposes an alternative to intra-oral bone harvesting—the heterologous lamina, which...
Annual OSHA Training & Infection Control – Are We Safe “Enough”?
Annual OSHA Training & Infection Control – Are We Safe “Enough”?
This live and interactive webinar reviews the science of disease transmission and updates and makes sense of the many dental safety recommendations considering bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 and beyond. Standard and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations (meets Infection Control & OSHA CE...
Level Up your Patient Care with AI
Level Up your Patient Care with AI
In this session, Dr. Browder will share how she leverages AI technology to: You won’t want to miss Dr. Browder’s personal stories showcasing AI's role in increasing case acceptance, detecting anomalies in radiographs that might have otherwise gone unnoticed, and why she advocates, "If you’re a dentist not using Overjet, just go get it now!”...
Traditional vs. 3D Printed Bleach Trays, A Clear Difference
Traditional vs. 3D Printed Bleach Trays, A Clear Difference
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the world of 3D-printed bleaching trays, revolutionizing the field of cosmetic dentistry. This CE webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create custom bleaching trays with exceptional precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Additionally, we will discuss the benefits of a properly...
Edentulism and Implantology: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Advancements
Edentulism and Implantology: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Advancements
Throughout history, edentulism has not only affected oral health but also had profound impacts on individuals’ overall well-being, social interactions, and quality of life. By examining the historical context and contemporary advancements, we gain a comprehensive understanding of how edentulism has been managed and treated over the centuries. Learning Objectives:
Tongue-Tie: Why You Should Be Screening in Your Office
Tongue-Tie: Why You Should Be Screening in Your Office
The tongue plays a key role in growth, development, and function. Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) can lead to compensatory behavior, such as snoring, inability to breathe through the nose, underdevelopment of the midface, crowding of teeth, and TMD. Untreated, it can lead to more serious medical conditions, including digestive issues and sleep apnea. Every dentist should be...
Opioid Use and Misuse: What Dentists Should Know
Opioid Use and Misuse: What Dentists Should Know
Course overview This course is intended to satisfy SBDE rules 111.1 and 104.1 as of this date. The material covered will discuss safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances as well as approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances. Objectives After the presentation, the participant will:...
Effortless Veneer Prototype/Provisionals: Road Test Your Smile Design
Effortless Veneer Prototype/Provisionals: Road Test Your Smile Design
The demand for cosmetic dentistry, especially veneers, continues to grow exponentially. Our patients have high expectations for results and fabricating a provisional prototype allows us and the patient to preview their restorations. Revisions can be made to the prototype as necessary for patient and doctor satisfaction. This course will cover the process of smile design,...
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Elevate Your Dentistry
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Elevate Your Dentistry
This course will look at the advantages of digital dentistry over analog both from a patient and doctor perspective. It will show how we can save our patients time and increase comfort, leading to a better overall experience. It will also demonstrate how the office can run more efficiently and be more profitable.Learning Objectives
EXTRACTIONS MADE EASY
EXTRACTIONS MADE EASY
Course Description: In this course you will learn how to extract teeth without causing excessive damage to the surrounding tissue. This course goes through each tooth in the mouth and offers you a technique for extracting it with the least damage to the tissues. This course will also include Impacted and Supernumerary teeth. After completing...
Top 10 Essential Infection Control Strategies for Improved Safety in the Dental Practice
Top 10 Essential Infection Control Strategies for Improved Safety in the Dental Practice
This course is specifically designed for dental clinicians seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in infection control. Infection Control vulnerabilities in the dental practice will be presented with a focus on Aerosol, Vacuum Lines, Surface Disinfection, Water Lines, Hand Hygiene, PPE, and Handpieces. The latest strategies to implement evidence-based solutions will be offered. Whether...
Advancements in Digital Dentistry: The benefits of implementing a digital workflow in dental practice
Advancements in Digital Dentistry: The benefits of implementing a digital workflow in dental practice
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 34 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE LIVE Webinar Series” “This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional's schedule and interests. This is...
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Course - 3 Hours Credit Instructor: Dr. Nancy Burkhart Course Description This course is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility as well as encounters by individuals in your daily life. Many clues may be evident and exhibited...
Boost your Restorations — Anterior and Posterior Composites
Boost your Restorations — Anterior and Posterior Composites
Join Mathias Kühn, DDS, for this one-hour webinar on December 13, where he’ll discuss essential topics related to anterior and posterior composite restorations. Dr. Kühn will discuss rubber dam use, minimally invasive cavity design, fundamental bonding principles, shade selection for composite restorations, insights into using micro hybrids and microfills, tints, and surface treatment post-light curing....
Ulcerative Conditions of the Oral Cavity
Ulcerative Conditions of the Oral Cavity
This live webinar is designed to inform the participant about ulcerative conditions lesions of the oral cavity ranging from common entities to more rare dermatologic conditions with oral manifestations. Treatment and management of patients with these ulcerative conditions will be reviewed for each entity. Course Objectives At the completion of this course the participants should...
Omnichromatics – A Single Shade Solution?
Omnichromatics – A Single Shade Solution?
SAY GOODBYE TO SHADE MATCHING Since 1956, the global dental industry has used the Classic VITA shading system from A1 to D4. This has been the standard system for all dental restorative materials, for Cements, Composites, Glass Ionomers and Temporary materials. In 2019, a new material was launched to the industry offering a single shade...
Responsible Dental Prescriber – Analgesic Prescribing Part 2: Beyond the Basics
Responsible Dental Prescriber – Analgesic Prescribing Part 2: Beyond the Basics
This course is intended to satisfy SBDE rules 111.1 and 104.1 as of this date. This portion of the course will emphasize risks associated with analgesics that are often underappreciated. Understanding these risks will allow the practitioner to better select from all the tools in the analgesic toolbox to provide maximum pain control with minimum risk. Practice...
OSHA DECEMBER 13TH
OSHA DECEMBER 13TH
OSHA Standards and Infection Control The course will cover all of the OSHA Standard that pertain to the dental office. Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE, Exposure Control Plan, Exposure Incidents, Hazard Materials and OSHA's recommendations on the Ergonomic Process. We also cover CDC recommendations for infection control , sterilization and immunizations
ABCs in Dentistry: Anterior Esthetics, Bite Splint Therapy, and Cementation
ABCs in Dentistry: Anterior Esthetics, Bite Splint Therapy, and Cementation
In this CE webinar, fundamental pearls in treatment planning in anterior esthetic cases will be reviewed along with indications for appliance therapy to help understand treatment position. Predictable luting agents in the cementation process in anterior esthetics will bring the total treatment planning together from start to finish. During this CE webinar, we will• gain...
Dental Staffing Woes: The Latest Tips & Tricks on Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff
Dental Staffing Woes: The Latest Tips & Tricks on Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff
Are you having trouble finding and/or retaining staff? Let’s be frank: You’re probably doing it all wrong! At a time when dentistry and greater society are both undergoing serious generational and mindset changes, quality team members are very difficult to find. It’s more important than ever to understand that the methods you use to fill...
Antibiotic Stewardship and Appropriate Antibiotic Use
Antibiotic Stewardship and Appropriate Antibiotic Use
Overview: Antibiotics have improved health outcomes since the discovery of penicillin and its widespread use during WW II. However, their overuse and misuse has now threatened their effectiveness and led to superbug infections that are untreatable. This course will provide antibiotic stewardship guidance and cover the risks of inappropriate antibiotic use, including antibiotic resistance and C....
Elevating Oral Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Elevating Oral Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Explore the history of Nano Hydroxyapatite (nHAp) development, from NASA's pioneering work in the 1970's to its diverse applications in the medical and dental fields over the past four decades. Delve into a comprehensive review of clinical studies validating nHAp as a proven remineralizing ingredient, with a spotlight on its remarkable efficacy. Gain valuable insights...
Elevating Oral Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Elevating Oral Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Explore the history of Nano Hydroxyapatite (nHAp) development, from NASA's pioneering work in the 1970's to its diverse applications in the medical and dental fields over the past four decades. Delve into a comprehensive review of clinical studies validating nHAp as a proven remineralizing ingredient, with a spotlight on its remarkable efficacy. Gain valuable insights...
TMJ/TMD INCLUDING MIGRAINE AND CHIROPRACTIC
TMJ/TMD INCLUDING MIGRAINE AND CHIROPRACTIC
Course Description: TMJ and headaches can be challenging to treat for the even the most experienced practitioner. This course focuses on Phase I treatment, including a review of muscles and trigger point patterns, accessing the patient as a whole including posture, airway, imaging of the joint, why the patient has clicking/ popping, parafunctional activity and...
Dentistry in the Cloud: Simplifying Digital Dentistry with DS Core™
Dentistry in the Cloud: Simplifying Digital Dentistry with DS Core™
The evolution of cloud communication and storage represents a fork in the road on how things will be done in our office. Not only will all our data be accessible in the cloud, but new technologies will enable more efficient ways to treatment plan, connect with laboratories, and execute day-to-day clinical work in a more...
PAIN DISORDERS
PAIN DISORDERS
Course Description: This course will review the anatomy of the head, neck and arm with an emphasis on nerve entrapment and myofascial pain that originate in the head and neck. Soft tissue therapies will be demonstrated that relieve fascial tension, restore range of motion and relieve pain. The importance of fascia and its role in...
Techniques for Delivery of Maxillary and Mandibular Anesthesia
Techniques for Delivery of Maxillary and Mandibular Anesthesia
This live webinar will provide a comprehensive review of techniques in delivering local anesthesia for dental procedures of the maxilla and mandible. A review of applicable anatomy and landmarks will set the stage for a review of techniques of delivery and choices of the type of anesthesia to achieve optimum patient comfort during and post...
Advancements in Pulpal Therapy for Primary Dentition
Advancements in Pulpal Therapy for Primary Dentition
This one-hour CE webinar is designed to provide dental professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest pulpal therapy treatment options for primary dentition. Pulpal therapy in primary teeth is crucial for preserving oral health and ensuring the overall well-being of young patients. This webinar will explore contemporary techniques, materials, and evidence-based approaches that can...
HIPAA DECEMBER 14TH
HIPAA DECEMBER 14TH
HIPAA Tis course will cover the Security Rule, Safety Rule, Business Associates Agreements, Social Media, Mobile Devices, Breaches in Security, HIPAA identifiers and what to do if you get a subpena.
Creating Your Own Digital Lab
Creating Your Own Digital Lab
This course will show how easy it is to free yourself from the constraints of a lab. We will look at the manufacturing process of models, nightguards, surgical guides and retainers. We will also look at milling all ceramic and zirconia crowns and finishing them. We will demonstrate how easy it is to fix problems...
The role of nutrition in oral-systemic disease
The role of nutrition in oral-systemic disease
Join Dental Hygienist and Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach Lani McBeth to discuss the role of nutrition and systemic health. This course will review the basics of food with a focus on sugar, nutrients, and water and provide dental professionals with three actional steps they can use to help patients recognize the role of good nutrition...
Your Role In Infection Control
Your Role In Infection Control
Infection control and antibiotic stewardship programs are vital to health care. With an epidemic of antibiotic resistance sweeping across the world the learner will understand their role in the importance of controlling pathogens in the operatory. Jessica, Shelley and Melia are 3 educators and clinicians that were inspired to start Hygiene Edge, an online education...
Probiotics: Role in Oral – Systemic Health
Probiotics: Role in Oral – Systemic Health
Probiotics have been used as a natural therapy for periodontal inflammation including periodontitis, gingivitis, pregnancy gingivitis, and halitosis; and as a way to alter the oral health environment to reduce dental caries and halitosis. This webinar will explore current research, indications, dosage, and implications for oral - systemic health improvement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Course Description: The advancements in restorative dentistry are mainly due to the innovations in adhesive technology and bioactive dental materials. This course will focus on adhesives for both direct and indirect composites and the bonding of zirconia restorations. Success in adhesives can be a challenge, so we will also look at some of the pitfalls...
Creating Your Own Digital Lab
Creating Your Own Digital Lab
This course is presented in partnership with the Academy of General Denistry This course will show how easy it is to free yourself from the constraints of a lab. We will look at the manufacturing process of models, nightguards, surgical guides and retainers. We will also look at milling all ceramic and zirconia crowns and...
Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy. Course Description Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed;...
Dental Trauma and Sports Dentistry: Prevention and Treatment
Dental Trauma and Sports Dentistry: Prevention and Treatment
Sports play a very important part in the lives of many of our patients. Not just high level and professional athletes, but kids and weekend warriors as well. Most players put themselves at risk of dental injuries when participating in these activities. Sports dentistry is the part of sports medicine that, in addition to other...
Dr. Timothy Kosinski Answers the Most Commonly Asked Questions in Implant Dentistry
Dr. Timothy Kosinski Answers the Most Commonly Asked Questions in Implant Dentistry
Learning Objectives: 1. Learn strategies for successful clinical diagnosis for implants 2. Understand principles for successful immediate implant placement 3. Review clinical tips for grafting in preparation for dental implants 4. Review the most predicable bone grafting material 5. Understand the use of osteotomes when performing sinus lifts and placing implants 6. Discuss digital treatment...
Virtual Advocacy Conference
Virtual Advocacy Conference
This event is free to AGD members. The Academy of General Dentistry works every day to ensure that general dentists, like you, are heard when – and where – it matters most. Join this free, two-half day virtual event to gain insights into the current legislative and regulatory landscape and how it may affect your...
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
Technical dentistry skills are not always enough to ensure successful patient outcomes. Drawing from her multi-disciplinary background, Dr. S.D. Shanti, who is both a dentist and a psychologist, will focus on dental fears, health literacy and dealing with disgruntled patients and will share potential pitfalls in patient care and ways of improving patient outcomes. This...