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A Clinician's Guide to Understanding Cone Beam Volumetric Imaging (CBVI)
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Dale A. Miles, DDS, MS, FRCD(C), Robert A. Danforth, DDS
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Cone Beam Volumetric Imaging has many advantages over simple panoramic film and digital images, including enabling accurate visualization of head and neck structures and reducing X-ray doses. It has been rapidly adopted and is becoming the “standard of care” for several applications and preferred for others.
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Clinical and Material Factors in Achieving the Ideal Impression
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Alan A. Boghosian
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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
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Extreme Magnification: Seeing the Light
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Faculty:
Glen A. Van As, BSc, DMD
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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.
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Innovations in Enamel Therapy: The Role of Fluoride and ACP
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Faculty:
Bridget Conway-McPherson, BA, RDH
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While there have been moderate improvements in caries incidence and prevalence in the United States, caries is still a problem particularly in certain population groups. Both home care and in-office topical products are available for caries prevention. There are a number of traditional in-office options available including the use of fluoride gels and foams, rinses, and sealants. Since the 1990s fluoride varnish has also been available in the U.S. and is cleared by the FDA for use as a desensitizer. Innovative caries preventive agents include the use of products containing ACP and CPP-ACP. It is important to first conduct a risk assessment for patients to determine their need for fluoride applications, and then to select preventive products suitable for the patient.
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Methacrylate Based Resin Endodontics Sealers: A Paradigm Shift in Endodontics?
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Benjamin Schein, DDS, MS, Cornelis H. Pameijer, DMD, DSc, PhD, Frederic Barnett, DMD, Osvaldo Zmener, DDS
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Bonding materials and techniques have completely changed the way dentistry is practiced. Since their introduction, techniques have evolved such that it is now possible to bond materials to dentin, and hydrophobic resins have been replaced by hydrophilic resins. In recent years several methacrylate resin-based root canal sealers (MBRSs) have been introduced as an alternative to conventional gutta-percha and zinc oxide-eugenol-based techniques. Efforts to introduce a simplified obturation technique based on dentin bonding principles coupled with favorable physical properties have contributed to an increase in interest in using this approach. It is the intent of the authors to critically review the published literature and to arrive at an opinion as to the current status and future of methacrylate based resin sealers. This will be followed by presentations of cases in which methacrylate based resin sealers were used.
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Oral Cancer Detection: The Role of Adjuntive Technology
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Cost: $24.00
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Faculty:
Denis P. Lynch, DDS, PhD
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In the United States in 2007, over 34,000 new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer will be diagnosed. With a fi ve-year relative survival rate estimated at 59.1% overall during 1996–2003. Early detection based on diagnoses of suspicious lesions is increased through regular screening of patients. In recent years, screening technologies have become available that supplement the visual examination. The ultimate goals are to reduce mortality and morbidity, and to improve patients’ quality of life.
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Oral Cancer Risk and Detection: The Importance of Screening Technology
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Faculty:
Denis P. Lynch, DDS, PhD
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Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Know the incidence of oral cancer in the United States and understand the risk factors, be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of oral cancer, understand screening methods available for the detection of oral cancer, and understand the role of chromosomal aberrations in the risk of malignant transformation
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Stem Cells: Sources, Therapies and the Dental Professional
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Faculty:
Fiona M. Collins, BDS, MBA, MA, Jeremy J. Mao, DDS, PhD
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Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Understand the range of diseases for which stem cell therapies are being investigated, be knowledgeable about the various sources of stem cells and the advantages and disadvantages of each source, understand the fundamental reasons for the effectiveness of stem cells and the meaning of tissue differentiation, and understand the basics of cryopreservation and the banking of stem cells.
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Successful Panoramic Radiography (2nd Edition)
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Robert A. Danforth, DDS
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The dawn of digital dental radiography came in 1987 when the first digital radiography system was launched in Europe by the French company, Trophy Radiologie. Digital radiography became part of the evolution in the 100 year journey to harness the energies of X-rays and improve the lives of patients through superior diagnostic information, with less dosage and greater comfort. Digital dental radiography poses a credible challenge to film in terms of costs, diagnostic efficiency, and productivity, it is incumbent on practitioners to educate themselves and consider how to effectively implement this technology in their own office. It is important to consider the psychological and organizational implications of implementing such a dynamic change in an office environment. Through the use of digital radiography, dental offices will provide better patient care and improve productivity.
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The Progression of Dental Adhesives
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Ara Nazarian, DDS
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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.
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The Properties and Selection of Posterior Direct Restorations
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Robert Margeas, DMD
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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.
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The Role of Technology in Periodontal Evaluation and Treatment Acceptance
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Cris Duval, RDH, William L. Balanoff, DDS, MS, FICD
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The prevalence of periodontal disease and estimates of provided treatment are indicative of treatment needs. Current technology offers standardized probing, automated charting, risk assessment, differential diagnosis and suggested treatment plans, as well as enabling clinicians to involve patients in the process. Patient awareness and treatment acceptance can be encouraged with full evaluation, a consistent protocol and message, and through the use of technology.
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Ultrasonic Periodontal Therapy: Benefits for the Patient and the Practice
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Diane R. Mueller, RDH, Barry F. Bartusiak, DMD
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The prevention of periodontal disease is a key factor in oral health. It has also become evident that periodontal health is associated with systemic health. Nonsurgical scaling and root planing is the standard of care for periodontitis. Supragingival plaque removal influences the bacterial environment in pockets up to 3 mm in depth, while subgingival scaling and root planing is essential in pockets 4 mm or more with attachment loss to remove and reduce the levels of periodontal bacteria. The thorough removal of both supragingival and subgingival deposits is important to remove niches for microbes, prevent inflammation, and prevent future growth of a mature subgingival biofilm. Ultrasonic scaling offers practical and practicebuilding advantages over manual scaling. Consideration of the advantages, safety and technique-sensitivity of method of scaling is required in selecting one. Given the oral-systemic link, periodontal treatment is important to help systemic health and the patient’s quality of life.
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