Silver diamine fluoride has been used internationally for decades due to its antimicrobial and desensitizing properties. This therapeutic agent has only become available in the Unites States in the recent years and there is a lot of unclarity surrounding its use. As clinicians, it is vital for us to fully understand its benefits and embrace...

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...

This webinar will offer participants the presentation and the opportunity to discuss the results of FDI research on the role of mouthwash in oral care, published on a special supplement in the International Dental Journal. The speakers will unveil common myths about the use and role of mouthwashes, followed by a summary of the results...

This advanced course will discuss orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), their causes, their symptoms, and how the dental team can identify and support patients who present with OMDs. Providers will be given the tools to incorporate myofunctional therapy into their treatment plans and/or practice business model, as well as learn how to collaborate with the airway...

During the delivery of dental care, both dental personnel and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and/or physical or chemical injury. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences including potential blindness. Unfortunately, eye protection by dental team members (and patients) is often suboptimal or lacking. This session will review...

With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging to a dental professional on how to help their patient submit or advise on what procedures their insurance benefit carriers will cover. This CE webinar will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/therapeutic fluoridation treatments and how to bill...

Sedation dentistry enhances patient comfort and can dramatically expand a practice’s capabilities. This webinar explores the art and science of safe and effective intravenous procedures that ultimately create a more comfortable and positive dental experience. Learning Objectives:

Cosmetic Dentistry: Techniques and TMJ Concerns Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Course - 3 Hours Credit Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz DDS Course Description: This course will discuss the techniques of effective and quality cosmetic dentistry. We will look at the TMJ's role in cosmetics, as related to proper occlusion to protect our artistry. We will also...

Course Description Well over 700 prescription and non-prescription medications have xerostomic side effects, which are compounded when these medications are used concomitantly, as is often the case for our medically complex patients. In addition, little attention is given to those systemic diseases that contribute to the development of xerostomia and/or the exacerbation of its complications....

Course Description The dental hygienist is instrumental in the preliminary evaluation and data collection of oral pathological conditions. This course will review key definitions and terminology used in the patient care diagnostic process, examine images of common oral soft tissue lesions, and outline how to record findings in the patient chart. Case studies and differential...

Proper preparation design is essential in optimizing esthetic case outcome. Too often over reduction of the dentition results from lack of understanding that each case is unique and has to be prepared as such. Arch length redundancy (excess space/diastemas) , arch length inadequacy (crowding) are uniquely different than an ideal alignment case and have to...

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...

Nearly one in five U.S. adults has struggled with mental illness in the last year and yet over half of those individuals did not receive treatment during that time – necessitating improved screening and referral networks for mental health. Given that people may see their dentists more often than their primary care physician, and that...

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...

COURSE SUMMARY: This course will analyze the efficacy and safety of current oral rinses and introduce the latest generation of rinses under development. Upon the completion of this webinar, you will be provided with evidence-based studies showing the most effective rinses for both patients and staff. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INSTRUCTIONS: Following the Continuing Education webinar of 90 minutes...

This is a presentation of a recently introduced protocol for the treatment of peri-implant pathologies. Based on clinical and scientific data, and a book that is expected to be published by Quintessence at the beginning of 2024, a modification of the protocol known as cumulative interceptive supportive therapy (CIST) is thoroughly discussed. Clinical application of...

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...

This updated live webinar for 2024 (previously title: Body of Evidence: Oral and Physical Manifestations of Disease) will provide a clear understanding of the demographics of patients that will occur during the next twenty years, along with the types of diseases/disorders that will become a focus for practitioners. The population will continue to age, and age-related, chronic diseases...

Full-arch implant surgery and restoration involve careful treatment planning to maximize predictability and minimize complications. We have successfully utilized guided surgery to achieve this in a head and neck cancer survivor with risk of osteoradionecrosis. This CE webinar will discuss considerations behind successful full-mouth reconstruction even in medically-complex patients. During this CE webinar, we will...

Objectives:  *Understand the Principles of Infection Control *Know the CDC recommendations for sterilization and disinfection of patient care items *Understand how to prevent and manage exposure incidents.

This presentation will showcase proven research and how to avoid problems by utilizing surgical and restorative workflows. By picking apart old dogmas in implant dentistry, we can understand the peri-implant biology and limit bone loss in the long term. Both surgeons and restorative doctors must understand these principles for the patient to benefit.  Learning Objectives:...

Botox and Dermal Fillers in Cosmetic Dentistry Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Course - 3 Hours Credit Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz DDS Course Description: Are Botox and dermal fillers the next big thing in dentistry? Dentists across the country are including Botox and dermal fillers and are able to deliver these new services and compliment the...

This course is designed to teach dental professionals strategies to prevent injury, reduce pain, and optimize practitioner well-being. In this course, we'll review common issues that lead to musculoskeletal pain, stress, and burnout among dental professionals. You'll learn ergonomic tools and tips and how to incorporate therapeutic yoga and other wellness tools into your clinical...

 This is a free dental continuing education course hosted by Dental CE Academy Tooth Adornment has existed for nearly 5000 years from antiquity to today's pop culture. Learn how the mouth has symbolically represented power, marriage, status, grief since times of antiquity and to the modern age.  This continuing education webinar will assess the history of...

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 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. In...

Course Description As dental practitioners, we must be continually prepared to effectively manage a medical emergency. Our patients rely on our ability to do so. This however may lead to a difficult predicament because thankfully, dentists encounter medical emergencies infrequently. We therefore may not be proficient in handling these situations since we are not practiced...

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 Objectives At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

Course overview With the aid of multiple slides and cases, presented in an interactive case-based discussion format, this course is intended to improve the practitioner’s ability to obtain and interpret the medical history and plan appropriate treatment modifications to recognize and properly manage common oral conditions. Objectives Participant questions are strongly encouraged. Specific topics include,...

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...

The recent evolution in CAD/CAM, adhesive, and ceramic technologies offers a whole new range of esthetic, less invasive, and long-lasting treatment options. This presentation will provide an update on esthetic treatment options with ceramics from conservative partial-coverage laminate veneers and onlays to resin bonded bridges and full-coverage restorations. The recent evolution in CAD/CAM, adhesive, and...

Each webinar will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session with the Business Advisory Board Panel discussing the most up-to-date issues facing practitioners. Then the webinar jumps straight into the main clinical presentation, below, and ends with a short Q&A session. Implant Restorations: Screw Retained vs Cemented with David Hochberg, DDS Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the...

In this course, we will explore the relationships between the cellular and molecular mechanisms of inflammation and the possible causal link(s) between oral bacteria/periodontitis and systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, low birthweight babies, respiratory illnesses, oral malignancy and Alzheimer disease. We will review the metastatic and transient spread of...

Recent guidance published jointly by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons pertaining to the prevention of prosthetic joint infection in the dental setting has been recently introduced. In addition new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force addressing screening for oral cancer have also been introduced. Both of...

While inflammation is an essential component of the body's immune response, chronic or excessive inflammation can be a driver of disease by promoting tissue damage, impairing organ function, and creating an environment that is conducive to disease. This continuing education course is designed to provide dental clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship...