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

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

Extreme Magnification: Seeing the Light Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Glen A. Van As, BSc, DMD Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Understand the evolution of the use of microscopes in dentistry, know the improvements in treatment precision obtainable using a microscope, and understand how the integration of microscopes into the dental office can improve ergonomics and documentation, as well as aid communication. 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

Implants or Endodontics: Alternative Treatments? Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: Fiona M. Collins, BDS, MBA, MA, Richard Nejat, DDS Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following:Understand the common causes of tooth extractions and potential sequelae, be knowledgeable about the success rates for both endodontic treatment and implant treatment as well as the factors and conditions that can lead to failure of endodontic and implant treatment, understand the systemic and oral considerations that are involved in determining whether endodontic treatment or implant treatment is more appropriate for a given patient, and understand the implications for decision making together with the patient, and factors influencing the patient in his or her choice of treatment. 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

Predictable Edentulous Final Impressions in a Single Visit Rating: CE credits: 4 • Cost: $59.00 Faculty: David A. Little, DDS, George T. Knight, DDS, Lou Graham, DDS Traditionally in most practices, the fabrication process of new full dentures begins with the use of inaccurate stock impression trays with an alginate type material. These initial impressions are then poured and custom trays are created to begin the final phase of the impression procedure. This approach thus requires two appointments for final impressions along with auxiliary time in the fabrication of custom trays. An innovative, newly designed type of edentulous impression tray is used to capture all the fine detail of the edentulous arches in a single appointment, eliminating the necessity and expense of two appointments and the fabrication of custom impression trays. This impression system employs the use of different viscosities of polyvinyl siloxane impression material to capture the fine anatomic details with the appropriate amount of pressure and optimal vestibular extension. 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

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