Sunday, May 29, 2011

DenTrek Module: iTero™ (Chairside Intraoral Scanner)

iTero™ (Chairside Intraoral Scanner)
Presenter: Cadent
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Cadent, a pioneer in digital impressions, introduces iTero™, a chairside intraoral scanner that enables clinicians to produce better-fitting restorations by replacing conventional impression methods with 3D computer-rendered optical scans.

DenTrek Module: Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S

Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S
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3M ESPE proudly introduces the Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S., a digital impression system that offers a highly accurate digital alternative to traditional impression taking techniques.

Dental CAD/CAM Technology

Digital CAD/CAM Technology and Same Day Dentistry Will Change the Way You Practice in the Future
Presenter: Dr. Curtis Jansen
Tue      6/7/11        7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue      6/7/11        11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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This CE webinar will address the use of CAD/CAM in Implant and Restorative dentistry and show how it can increase efficiency by decreasing chair and lab time for many labor-intensive procedures, allowing time on more productive procedures.

The recorded version will be available 7 days after the live event
1) Go to www.vivalearning.com
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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Free Dental Webinar: Contemporary Techniques Using Fiber Reinforcement: Dr. Douglas Lambert

Free Dental Webinar: Contemporary Techniques Using Fiber Reinforcement

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http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter Lambert in the search field)
If you miss the live webinar, watch the archive at http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter Lambert in the search field)
Adding Fiber to Your Day - Contemporary Techniques Using Fiber Reinforcement
Presenter: Dr. Douglas Lambert
Tue      9/20/11        8:00 PM ET    5:00 PM PT
Wed      9/21/11        0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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This fast-paced webinar will discuss the various fiber systems on the market and offer clinical techniques you can use immediately in your practice with composites and fiber reinforcement to provide functional and esthetic restorative alternatives.

Variable Prescription Orthodontics: Anoop Sondhi

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http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter Sondhi in the search field)
If you miss the live webinar, watch the archive at http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter Sondhi in the search field)

Variable Prescription Orthodontics: Appliance and Case Selection – Part 2
Presenter: Dr. Anoop Sondhi
Sponsor: 3M Unitek
Fri      9/16/11        12:00 PM ET    9:00 AM PT
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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This seminar will continue with further discussion of the case selection criteria, and the appliance selection process, for Variable Prescription treatment. A greater emphasis will be placed on intra-arch variation to deal with palatally displaced lateral incisors, impacted canines, and canine substitutions. A continuation of the discussion on inter-arch variation will also expand on the management of surgical cases.

If you miss the live webinar, watch the archive at http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter Sondhi in the search field)

Class II Deep Bites: Forsus™ Class II Correctors

Management of Class II Deep Bites (with Forsus™ Class II Correctors) - Part II
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Alvetro
Fri      8/19/11        12:00 PM ET    9:00 AM PT
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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(No charge for this webinar)
This is the second webinar in a three-part series that focuses on specifics of Class II correction. The correction of Class II malocclusions involving deep bites can be clinically challenging. However, the use of the Forsus appliance simplifies the treatment of these cases. Wire selection and appliance application will be explained based on the origin of the malocclusion. This optimized treatment protocol will be demonstrated in clinical cases.

Pediatric Dentistry Live Webinar: Esthetic Dentistry for Tots and Teens

Esthetic Dentistry for Tots and Teens
Presenter: Dr. Fred Margolis, D.D.S.
Thu      6/30/11        8:00 PM ET    5:00 PM PT
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
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Viva Learning Dental Webinars  (enter Margolis in the search field)
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Today's parents demand the restoration of their children and teen’s teeth for function and esthetics. Self-image of our patients is very important. Glass ionomers, resinomers, composites, and various types of crowns will be illustrated on children and adolescents. Treatment planning of these restorations will be taught, as well as the proper tooth preparation. Emphasis will be placed on the newer adhesive materials available for providing esthetic, long-lasting restorations for our young patients.

Free Dental Webinar: Cement it or bond it? What's the difference?

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Title: Cement it or bond it? What's the difference?
Presenter: Dr. Gary DeWood
Sponsor: Heraeus
Thu      7/28/11        7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Thu      7/28/11        11:00 PM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
http://www.vivalearning.com/   (enter DeWood in the search field)
(No charge for this webinar)
This CE webinar covers how bonding works to enamel and dentin, how the generations have changed the protocol and how to select the materials that make the most sense for the specific applications you encounter with your patients.

Creating the Ultimate Posterior Direct Restorations

Viva Learning offers hundreds of on-demand webinars!  And they are all free.  You can also take a live webinar and earn interactive CE credit.

The foundation of this presentation will be to present a combined material approach to direct posterior restorations. Dentin and enamel replacement are the cornerstones to success and in a systematic approach the attendee will learn how various glass ionomers and resin ionomers combine with composites to create long lasting sensitive free restorations. We call it the “ideal sandwich.” 

To find this class go to Viva Learning and enter Graham in the search field.

Direct Restorative Dentistry Updates

Presenter: Dr. Lou Graham, D.D.S.
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
This CE webinar challenges the audience to understanding how to achieve long term restorative success in adhesion dentistry today. We go far beyond bond strengths into many other insightful thoughts on material choices and clinical approaches to maximize your direct restorative restorations. Everyday dentistry with everyday answers.

To find this class go to Viva Learning and enter Graham in the search field.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Dental Webinars: Free and Simple

Taking a dental webinar for CE credit is easy and fast and it's a great way to keep up on new dental techniques, products and best practices.  Plus, you can earn interactive CE credit without leaving your home or office, which we all need to maintain our dental license.

One great site that offers premium dental webinars and archives is Viva Learning at www.vivalearning.com.

You can interact with the speaker through a live chat box, watch slides and video and hear the speakers voice—all in real time.  The Viva webinars are free and there are usually several new webinars each week.

I highly recommend Viva Learning webinars. The speakers are top notch and the content is relevant and timely.. The Viva Learning search tool makes it easy to register for upcoming webinars that interest you and there are over 200 on-demand webinars to choose from (recorded live webinars).

Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Free Dental CE Webinars

There is a new website called Viva Learning at www.vivalearning.com.  It has hundreds of free CE webinars to choose from... presented by excellent well-known speakers.  You can watch the webinars live and interact with the speakers (earning interactive CEU) or you can watch the webinars at your convenience once they are archived.  When you complete the archive webinar you receive self-study CE credit.

Visit http://www.vivalearning.com to see the complete updated learning library.

There are several free dental CE webinars every week.  Join their newsletter and you will be notified of all upcoming events.  This site is really awesome!  I have taken many of these webinars and have learned a great deal of relevant information that has helped me with my practice.  There is also a full selection of product training tutorials that include 3D animations focusing on many of the new products and technologies that are introduced to the dental profession.

Enjoy!