A Practical Guide To The Use Of Luting Cements Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: John O. Burgess, DDS, MS, DDS, MS, Taneet Guman, BDS Dentistry uses a wide range of cements to retain crowns, posts and fixed partial dentures to tooth structure. Dental practitioners should have a good understanding of the properties and categories of dental cements to ensure the long-term clinical performance of cemented restorations. Classes of dental cements have evolved from zinc phosphate to glass ionomers, resin modified glass ionomers, resin cements and lastly to self-adhesive resin cements. Self-adhesive resin cements require no bonding agents and simplify the cementation procedure. Since metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, resin and all-ceramic restorations are used today, an understanding of cement performance is needed before selecting a material to use in a particular situation. This article gives a brief review of cement performance and introduces a new material to the class of self-adhesive resin cements. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Abrasion and Implications for Oral Health Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Bridget Conway-McPherson, BA, RDH Abrasion of teeth involves an abnormal mechanical process that results in enamel, dentin and cementum being worn away over time. Susceptibility to abrasion is increased in the presence of erosion of the surface of the tooth, which results in softening of the tooth structure. Professional dental care is aimed at preventing disease and restoring oral health for patients with oral disease. The appropriate use of professional and home use oral care products is required to achieve these objectives. Careful selection of polishing techniques is required by the dental clinician to ensure optimized stain removal, polishing and preservation of surface integrity, and the oral care regimen recommended to patients for home care must also consider the risk of abrasion. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Clinical and Material Factors in Achieving the Ideal Impression Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Alan A. Boghosian Upon completing this course, the reader should be able to do the following: Understand the key factors involved in achieving an ideal impression, be knowledgeable about techniques available for soft tissue retraction and hemostasis, understand the factors involved in tray and impression material selection, and be knowledgeable about techniques and materials available that will enhance impression material flow Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Clinical Perspectives on Current Dental Adhesives Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Mark A. Latta, DDS Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Be knowledgeable about the types of dental adhesive systems available. Understand the clinical application of etch-and-rinse dental adhesives and the types of cases for which these are best suited. Understand the clinical application of self-etch dental adhesives and the types of cases for which these are best suited. Be knowledgeable about the newer adhesives that have been developed and their benefits. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Contemporary Dental Adhesives for Direct Placement Composite Restorations Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Howard E. Strassler, DMD, FADM, FAGD, FACD, Luis Guilherme Sensi, DDS, MS, PhD Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Discuss the differences between etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesives, and relate these categories to other naming systems that have been previously presented. Discuss current research evidence comparing etch-andrinse and self-etch adhesives. Describe the indications for etch-and-rinse and selfetch adhesives. Describe the clinical procedure for an etch-and-rinse and self-etch single-step adhesive. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Dentifrice Abrasives: Heroes or Villains? Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: John Hefferren, Na Li This learning module presents information about the benefits of dentifrice abrasives. It covers the three major types of dentifrice abrasives: phosphates, carbonates, and silicas. It details the efficacy of each type of material and provides data about the safety of each type of material. Sodium bicarbonate has been found to be the least abrasive of the materials in common use while providing effective cleaning because it uses both mechanical and chemical methods in the cleaning process. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Diagnosing Early Interceptive Orthodontic Problems - Part 1 Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Mahtab Partovi, DDS, Michael Florman, DDS, Rob Veis, DDS, Mark M. Alarabi, DDS, CECSMO It is important to have a clear picture of how a child is changing dentally and skeletally throughout his or her growth period. In fact the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic examination by the age of seven. The early treatment examination in the mixed dentition enables the practitioner to identify problems at an early stage, and to determine when to commence treatment and/or refer patients to an orthodontist. Things to look for during a mixed dentition examination include crowding of permanent teeth, excessive overjet or overbite, missing primary teeth needed for space maintenance, supernumerary teeth, skeletal discrepancies, habits, airway problems, and eruption path problems. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Diagnosing Early Interceptive Orthodontic Problems - Part 2 Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Mahtab Partovi, DDS, Michael Florman, DDS, Rob Veis, DDS, Mark M. Alarabi, DDS, CECSMO Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Be knowledgeable about posterior crossbites and the numerous appliances available to treat this problem. Be knowledgeable about the three types of anterior crossbites and the appliances used to treat them. Increase your knowledge of Class III skeletal and dental diagnosis and treatment planning, and the appliances available to aid in their correction. Be knowledgeable about the different philosophies that exist regarding how to treat Class II malocclusions. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Finishing and Polishing Today's Composites: Achieving Outstanding Results Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Jeff T. Blank, DMD, PA Recent trends in dentistry have included increases in the number of direct composite restorations and indirect restorations placed. A precise technique is required. In addition, it is important following placement of direct composites and temporary indirect restorations to finish and polish these. A number of finishing and polishing methods is available, including the use of liquid polishers. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Foundations in Post, Core, and Adhesives Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Mahtab Partovi, DDS The long-term success of endodontic therapy requires the provision of a clinically-acceptable restoration. Restorative considerations include whether or not a post is required and preparation design, as well as the materials used for posts, cores, and bonding agents. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Making It Easy for Patients to Say "Yes" to Implant Dentistry Rating: CE credits: 3 • Cost: $49.00 Faculty: Paul Homoly, CSP Case acceptance, especially for those patients facing complex procedures such as implant dentistry, is a major factor for many dental health professionals. However, the failure of patients to carry through with a recommended course of treatment is not an insurmountable problem. Through a discussion of the various issues involved in case acceptance, this course addresses how the dentist can increase the odds of patient retention over time. This course includes analyses of patient readiness, psychological contributors from the patient’s point of view, and ways in which the dentist’s perception of the patient can positively or negatively influence case acceptance. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Minimally Invasive Tissue Management for Restorative Procedures Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Stephen Poss, DDS The clinical success and longevity of restorations depend on a number of factors. Although recurrent or secondary caries has been found to be a major reason for the replacement of existing restorations,1 the materials and techniques employed at the time of restoration are key considerations in determining longevity and clinical success for both direct and indirect restorations. Factors attributed to restoration accuracy, depending on the type of restoration (direct or indirect), have included the degree of clinical expertise; properties of impression, stone and die, and restorative materials; and the conditions under which impressions are taken and restorations completed. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

New Advances in Tooth Whitening and Dental Cleaning Technology Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Robert Margeas, DMD People have desired whiter and cleaner teeth throughout history. Current technology is designed to remove extrinsic and/or intrinsic stains depending on the specifics of the formulation and technique. Intrinsic staining is removed using carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Tooth whitening can be achieved in-office or using a take-home or over-the-counter product. Tooth whitening gel utilizing aqueous cleaning technology, used as a pre-treatment, has demonstrated the ability to reduce the treatment time and as a pre-treatment and whitener to reduce sensitivity experienced during tooth whitening. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Provisional Fixed Restorations Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Howard E. Strassler, DMD, FADM, FAGD, FACD, Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD With the increase in cosmetic dental procedures being performed clinically, provisional restorations have become more of a diagnostic tool than simply a space maintainer. Properly contoured provisional restorations assist in maintaining the gingival health, protecting the pulpal tissue, and serving as a blueprint for the laboratory when fabricating the fi nal restorations. This article discusses why provisionals are as important as the final restorations, how to fabricate provisionals, and techniques to simplify those procedures chairside. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

The Progression of Dental Adhesives Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Ara Nazarian, DDS There has been dramatic progression in the adhesion of dental adhesives and resins to enamel and dentin in the 40 years since Buonocore1 introduced the technique of etching enamel with phosphoric acid to improve adhesion to enamel. The first dental adhesives bonded resins to enamel only, with little or no dentin adhesion. Subsequent generations have dramatically improved bond strength to dentin and the sealing of dentin margins while retaining a strong bond to enamel. With more patients demanding metal-free dentistry, the use of dental resins as cements as well as direct and indirect restorations will continue to increase. This article discusses the progression of dental adhesives up to the most recent generation, in which all components are contained in a single bottle or unit-dose container and applied using a one-step technique that requires no mixing. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

The Properties and Selection of Posterior Direct Restorations Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Robert Margeas, DMD Early tooth-colored restorative materials were weak and only suitable for anterior teeth. Over time, composites were developed that offered improved properties enabling their use in posterior teeth where subject to occlusal loading and forces of mastication. Secondary caries is the main reason for failure of both amalgam and composite restorations. Amalgam restorations offer ease-of-use but poor esthetics. In the case of composite restorations, minimizing polymerization shrinkage, wear and discoloration increase the longevity of these restorations. Posterior composite resins offer excellent esthetics, the main driver for patients who prefer composite fillings. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

Treatment Options for Tooth Discoloration and Remineralization Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Fiona M. Collins, BDS, MBA, MA Fully developed newly-erupted teeth have a finite quantity and depth of enamel and cementum that overlie dentin, and internally have large pulp chambers. The enamel structure comprises approximately 97% hydroxyapatite crystals containing calcium and phosphate minerals (as well as traces of other minerals and organic material). Dentin and cementum contain a higher proportion of organic material compared to inorganic material (mineral content). Over a period of many years, the pulp chamber contracts while secondary dentin is simultaneously laid down internally in areas that were originally occupied by the outer region of the pulpal tissue.1 Dental disease and conditions resulting in the loss of tooth structure post-eruption include caries, erosion, abrasion and attrition. Activity Details Program Format(s) Available: To view click appropriate button below

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