COURSE SUMMARY: The practice of dentistry is primarily procedural. Contaminated environmental surfaces, including clinical contact and housekeeping surfaces, become a reservoir of infectious material with the potential to spread an infection to health-care personnel and patients. Transmission of pathogens can occur by direct or indirect contact of clinical contact surfaces and the hands of health-care personnel....

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...

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...

The purpose of a matrix is to function as a shape-former and facilitate the placement of materials such as amalgam or composite resin. Many options are available in terms of material selection and scope. This CE webinar will discuss various matrixing options as applied to anterior or facial composite restorations. Metal and plastic matrices will...

Healthcare providers face challenges when reducing oral disease burden to enhance whole-body health. Shared provider knowledge of existing research incorporated into patient education and care plans fosters awareness of options and subsequent actions that may reduce negative health consequences. Growing evidence of the oral-systemic impact fuels the urgency to actively engage patients, as well as...

Course Description: Careful examination of the oral cavity may reveal findings indicative of an underlying systemic condition, allowing for early diagnosis and treatment. It is important that our evaluation include: mucosal changes, periodontal inflammation, bleeding and the general condition of the teeth. Oral examination can reveal signs and symptoms of immunologic diseases, endocrinopathies, hematologic conditions,...

Course Description: This is an introductory course to sleep disordered breathing in both adults and children. We will review the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring and factors leading to breathing disorders. If you are considering treating sleep apnea and snoring but don't know where to start, this course will help you learn...

Dr. Bradford Towne, co-author of “Neurotoxins and Facial Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery”, provides an introduction to the use of botulinum toxin for facial cosmetic enhancement in this three hour live webinar. During this presentation, participants will learn the basic pharmacology of botulinum toxin, indications for its use, benefits and risks associated with the injection of...

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.

This course is designed for the general dentist that would like to incorporate implant surgery into their practice. However, it should not take the place of a hands on course. Our objective is to motivate you to get started and to show you how straightforward implant surgery can be with the right cases. After completing...

Course 1: Revolutionizing Dental Healthcare: A Courageous Journey Towards Elevated Ethical Standards of Care Welcome to our transformative course, delving into the profound connections between oral health and overall well-being. In a world dominated by heart disease, cardiovascular issues, insulin resistance, and periodontal disease, this course unveils a decade's worth of peer-reviewed research showcasing their...

This live presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include a historical perspective, indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists. ...

Successful management of the oral cancer patient requires a multidiscipline effort in which the dental professional plays a critical role. An estimated 29,000 new cases of oral and pharyngeal will be diagnosed this year, many as a consequence of an oral screening provided by a dentist.Research over the past decade has produced several advances improving...

Learning Objectives: 1. Define burnout and common signs of stress 2. Understand challenges that contribute to stress and burnout in the workplace 3. Implement tools necessary to reduce stress and prevent burnout 4. Learn new workflows, technology, and new treatment modalities to re-energize your career

Course Description: This course will cover various Schedule II opioids and other commonly taken drugs: amphetamines, cocaine, opioids, sedatives & hypnotics, and alcohol. For each drug, the course will address common examples, pathophysiology, acute/chronic effects, signs and symptoms, toxicity and overdose, withdrawal, and complications with dental treatment. We will discuss practices for pain management in dentistry...

This Course is a Live Webinar and will be live-streamed: 1:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 11:00 am AZ, 10:00 am PT Course Contact: andrewn@proedgedental.com Course Categories: Infection Control ONLY w/o OSHA (infection control must follow the cdc guidelines) Provider Approval: (AGD) Academy of General Dentistry, Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval...