COLTENE - On Demand CE

Fast, Predictable, and Injectable Composite Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/8/22

As dental materials continue to evolve, so should our restorative techniques. In this CE webinar, from injection molding restorations to simplified bonding to tricky black triangles, learn innovative ways to upgrade everyday dentistry! Also learn how minimal invasive and biomimetic approaches can provide longer lasting restorations.

Achieving Predictable Clinical Outcomes with Your Composites
Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/20/21

Direct composites are the bread and butter of every dental practice. These procedures can be frustrating, time-consuming, and often create a less then desirable result. This CE webinar will tackle daily questions and decisions a restorative dentist makes with all the clinical challenges in mind. Discussion will cover the varieties of resins, compatible systems, light polymerization, along with the opportunities of universal adhesion, adaptation to achieve a well-polished restoration. Each attendee will gain insight on successful restorative pillars for their busy practices to create easier placement with better outcomes for their patients.

Simplified Same-Day Cosmetic Dentistry
Presenter: Dr. Lundon Albrecht
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/8/20

Gone are the days of free-handed bonding; same day veneers are the future. With the increase in social media, patients are looking for ways to improve their smile. Pressed composite veneers provide an affordable, simplified way to satisfy your patients and grow your practice with no lab bill. With a prefabricated nano hybrid composite shell, composite veneers have never been easier. Pre-shaped and pre-polished, pressed composite veneers are stain-resistant, providing the esthetics of a traditional veneer at half the cost. During this CE webinar attendees will learn how to treatment plan, case select, and restore using composite veneers.

Bullet Proof Recommendations for Successful Composite Restorations
Presenter: Dr. Mario Romero
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/11/18

It is important for us to understand that every clinical step counts when it comes to achieving beautiful life like direct composite restorations. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to:
• Implement the use of ideal isolation techniques
• Understand the bonding protocols available today
• Become familiar with recommended composite build-up techniques

Creating Long Term Esthetics and Reliability in Today’s Demanding World
Presenter: Dr. Hugh Flax
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 10/22/18

Cosmetic dentistry is no longer a novelty as it was in the 1980’s…it is serious business. Patient expectations are growing so that you must learn to master the art and science not only in the front but the back of the mouth. Fortunately, advancements in technology and materials have allowed dentists and their teams to be on the same page with the patient to help you create extra-ordinary results that are predictable and profitable for the practice, as well as, affordable for your patients. In this CE webinar, learn about the challenges in esthetic dentistry, how to conservatively and dependably use bonding, and a highly esthetic and durable composite and bonding system that will satisfy almost every picky patient and dentist.

Optimizing Adhesion for Practical Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 7/16/18

Adhesives have both a benefit and beauty because they promote conservative dentistry in combination with esthetic restorative materials. This CE webinar will lend tips in navigating the decision making process to create “better bonds” by evaluating the presenting tooth structure, combined with material properties and their application. Essentially learn how to customize your adhesion for each clinical presentation.

Cementation Strategies for Restoration Longevity
Presenter: Dr. Lori Trost
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/13/17

The current landscape of cements can often be confusing. With such a wide variety of ceramics available, clinicians must develop a strong foundational knowledge of what cementation strategy is best to provide predictability and success. In this CE webinar, attendees will gain insight into modern cements and their properties, how to prepare the intaglio surface for optimal adhesion, along with other considerations that affect restoration longevity.

Practical Approaches to Effective and Safe Instrument Processing
Presenter: Dr. Fiona Collins
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/27/17

This CE webinar will address the importance of instrument reprocessing in the context of historical information, antimicrobial resistance and enabling sterilization. A review of the key steps involved and PPE will be provided. This is followed by a discussion on options for effectively and safely cleaning and reprocessing instruments and devices during reprocessing. The role of mechanical and digital technology will also be addressed.

Management of Severe Curvatures and Complex Anatomy with Controlled Memory Files: A New Approach
Presenter: Dr. Antonis Chaniotis
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/24/17

The root canal system is often a highly complicated network of multi-planar curvatures and anastomoses. Reaching the biological and design objectives of instrumentation in severely curved canals, deep apical splits and complicated canal systems can be an extremely challenging aspect of root canal treatment. The aim of this CE webinar is to introduce a novel instrumentation concept with controlled memory files for the predictable and safe enlargement of extremely challenging root canal systems.

Creating Natural Esthetics with Next Generation Composites
Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/26/16

In response to the change in dentist/patient expectations, a proliferation of new products has been developed that enables the dental professional to create accurate and visually pleasing restorations. This CE webinar provides you with information to quickly select new products and develop the techniques required to create esthetic direct restorations that meet the demands of today’s patients. You will also learn how to improve your bonding skills and confidence using composites in complex anterior cases, as well as learn about a new proprietary nanotechnology composite system for natural esthetic restorations.

Contemporary Adhesive Strategies: Why Adhesion is the Most Important Layer for Maximizing Clinical Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/30/16

Adhesion must be created correctly. Our ability to diagnose and treat the needs of different dental substrates is crucial to optimizing clinical outcomes. Instituting adhesive protocols that address clinical challenges will enhance oral health. This CE webinar reviews new adhesive products and techniques in an effort to improve our treatment outcomes. This webinar will look at a brief history of adhesion, talk about current universal adhesives and apply those concepts into clinical situations.

Introducing the Newest Innovation in NiTi Rotary Files (Control Memory)
Presenter: Dr. Sam Alborz
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/13/16

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will
• Understand what enables these files to demonstrate up to 700% higher resistance to fracture
• Understand how to eliminate the need of 2-3 files in straight and larger canals without compromising the root canal anatomy
• Understand why controlled memory allows a file to always follow the shape of the canal and regenerate to original shape when autoclaved
• Learn how this new file system can help you achieve a goal of minimally invasive Root Canal Therapy
• Learn the application of these files in cases with minimal space for instrumentation (limited opening)
• Learn how to use one file to complete shaping of most anterior teeth

An Indirect Approach to Using Direct Composite Veneers
Presenter: Dr. Ross Nash
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/14/15

Dr. Nash will discuss a technique for utilizing direct composite veneers as a scaffolding for indirect restoration, allowing for less chair time for the patient and dentist. Other benefits of the indirect approach are the ability to use a luting agent to alter the color of the veneer upon placement and the opportunity for a team approach with an auxiliary performing the fabrication of the composite veneers. In this CE webinar, Dr. Nash will illustrate an actual case in a step-by-step fashion and discuss its application in clinical practice.

Staying Safe and Healthy, from Check-in to Check-out
Presenter: Noel Kelsch, RDH
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/18/15

This CE webinar will review proper infection control techniques and concepts in the dental setting from the front desk to the operatory. Focusing on emerging diseases it will give the clinician systems and tools for prevention of influenza and contagious diseases in is dental setting.

Understanding the Basics of Bulk Fill Composites
Presenter: Dr. Frank Milnar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/16/15

There is a growing trend to decrease the number of increments for direct composite or incorporate bulk fill composites in our dental practices. This CE webinar reviews the basics of Bulk Fill composites and their indications.

The Right Way to Optimize Dental Benefit Esthetic Care Coverage
Presenter: Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 7/28/15

Esthetic dentistry helps patients maintain their oral health, function, and appearance for their lifetime. Tooth preservation with excellent esthetic results is our goal. Treatment decisions based on individual patient dental-medical using evidence-based protocols and accurate benefit coding optimizes coverage. This is where confusion lies. Coding and coverage are NOT the same. In this CE webinar, coding expert Patti DiGangi uses case studies to demonstrate these important concepts to optimize dental benefit coverage.

Perky Perio: 2015
Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/7/15

This CE webinar is for the dental health care professional who is still slightly interested in learning more about periodontal disease and looking for exciting new material and sure ways to present, treat, manage and cure it.

Efficiency in Endodontics
Presenter: Dr. John Flucke
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/2/14

In this CE webinar, learn to simplify your endodontic procedures & decrease stress through the use of efficient and predictable high tech techniques.

Adhesion of a Post and Core System (Part 2 of 2)
Presenter: Dr. Harish Gulati
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 7/29/14

With over 7 generations of bonding agents and dozen of luting agents available in the market, it makes it a daunting task for a restorative dentist to decide which one to use and why. In this CE webinar, the complexity of this adhesion process will be simplified and will enable you to make successful post and core restorations.

To Post or Not to Post (Part 1 of 2)
Presenter: Dr. Harish Gulati
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/29/14

In this CE webinar, I will outline the different post systems and go over its main advantages and disadvantages. The choice of post for many dentists is driven by personal preference and a history of clinical success, there are certain pit falls to avoid and these will be outlined.

Endodontic Irrigants
Presenter: Dr. Sam Alborz
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/18/13

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will learn:
1. The best methods to debride and disinfect complicated root canal anatomy
2. Efficacy and purpose of different endodontic irrigants
3. The most current disinfection protocols pertaining to endodontic treatment
4. Ideal properties of an endodontic irrigant
5. Different irrigation devices and techniques

Secrets to Successful Dental Dam Placement-Basic Techniques
Presenter: Mary Costello, CDA, BS
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/17/13

The goal of this program is to feature simplified dental dam application techniques that expedite dental dam placement.
Basic techniques discussed during the presentation include:
• Guidelines for dental dam and clamp/retainer selection
• Winged Technique-A combined-step method
• Modified Winged Technique-The wingless alternative
• Clampless Technique-An alternative to using clamps
• Loop Technique-A method to expedite dam placement through tight contacts

Responsible Tooth Polishing
Presenter: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 12/8/13

Polishing is a staple of dental hygiene practice. Dental hygienists polish teeth with little thought about products or technique, and there have been a number of changes in polishing over the last few years, including finding benefits for air polishing.

Ultimate Ultrasonics
Presenter: Beth Thompson, RDH, BS, OM
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/13/13

The goal of this program is to introduce the participant to the use of micro-ultrasonics in periodontal disease prevention and biofilm management therapy. The history and evolving development of ultrasonic instruments, ongoing science and information to facilitate the successful procedural applications of ultrasonics in your practice will be explored in a fun, upbeat interactive format.

Achieving Predictable Success With Endodontics Using Controlled Memory NiTi Files
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Glass
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/28/12

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to:
• Utilize knowledge of canal morphology to help determine final apical sizes
• Appreciate the necessity of obtaining larger apical sizes when treating necrotic cases while also respecting natural canal anatomy
• Use current research to gain a better understanding of how to eliminate intracanal bacteria
• Determine when antibiotics are indicated and contraindicated
• Understand why some endodontic cases fail despite seemingly ideal endodontic treatment

A New Milestone in Veneer Technology: COMPONEER™
Presenter: Dr. Ross Nash
CE Credits: 0 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/23/12

This CE webinar is intended for dentists interested in a one-visit, direct placement system featuring COMPONEER prefabricated veneers, that can open your practice to new patients. The lecture will be led by Dr. Ross Nash, who is very familiar with the system and will provide theory, indications and practice opportunities for this product, as well as addressing general restorative dentistry using composite and bonding systems.

Achieving Superb Crown and Bridge Impressions: Materials and Techniques
Presenter: Dr. James Braun
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/14/12

A key element for a successful crown and bridge case is a well fitting restoration. This is dependent on an extremely accurate impression. Factors such as soft tissue impingement and contaminants can adversely alter this outcome. Ill fitting crowns can be a source of frustration and inevitable remake. This presentation will outline important dental materials, clinical procedures, and adjunct equipment to insure high quality impressions.

Direct Composite Restorations: Components for Success
Presenter: Dr. James Braun
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/16/11

Direct composite restorations continue to increase in use versus other dental options. This is due primarily to great improvements with nano-technology composite systems and introductions of new 7th generation dental adhesive. This course will highlight use of such systems in various treatment applications.

Composite Capers: Esthetic Applications Beyond the Ordinary
Presenter: Dr. Martin Goldstein
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/17/11

This one hour webinar will feature Dr. Martin Goldstein covering an interesting variety of direct composite esthetic rehabs. Topics to be covered will include:

--The Split Splint Technique for injection molded direct composite veneers as documented in Dentistry Today
--Long term provisionalization techniques for full mouth rehabs using direct composite or RADICA Overtemps from Smile Vision
--Polychromatic direct composite veneers that are template guided
--Indirect fabrication of single tooth composite veneers for immediate placement, template based
--Coltène Whaledent's Synergy D6 simplified Duo-Shade composite system
--Special Case: The Dooms Day Composite Rehab!