3M ESPE Courses

Successful Implant Impressions and Impression Materials

Category: Dental Materials and Biomaterials, Esthetic Dentistry, Implantology, , Restorative Dentistry, Implants, Impression Materials
Speaker(s): Dr. Izchak Barzilay

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

This program will present a comparison of impression materials and relate them to the specific needs of prosthodontics and implant therapy. Methods or making impressions will be discussed as will the properties of impression materials that best suit this clinical modality. Recommendations will be made as to which materials to use for implant procedures.

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The Art and Science of Digital Dentistry

Category: CAD/CAM, , CAD/CAM, Digital Impression Systems
Speaker(s): Dr. Paul Gamber

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

In a recent industry survey, dentists indicated that digital impression systems are going to gain the most market share of all new technologies in the next five years. They are rapidly becoming a mainstream technology in dental offices today. You will learn how the Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. has revolutionized the impression taking procedure and how it is successfully integrated it ...

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CAMBRA: Putting the Paradigm Shift into Action

Category: Cariology and Caries Management, Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Infection Control, Caries Management, Caries Management
Speaker(s): Debbie Seidel-Bittke

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Dental caries affects almost everyone. If left untreated, it can impact an individual’s ability to eat, sleep, attend school and even work. Currently, most dental practices treat the symptoms rather than the cause of this bacterial infection. Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) seeks to alter the caries balance and change the course of the disease.

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Stress Free Predictable Restorations

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): George Warga, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Dr. Warga will introduce the product, the unique technology behind the Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. and how it has benefitted his practice. He will discuss the advantages for the “single crown” dentist and will then proceed to discuss the use of the Lava C.O.S. on multiple prep restorations. Dr. Warga will share clinical case photos, and how he integrates the Lava C.O.S. into his other ...

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Understanding Caries Risk Assessment

Category: Cariology and Caries Management, , Caries Management, Caries Management
Speaker(s): Debbie Seidel-Bittke

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

There is a strong belief that risk assessment is the foundation of good evidence based dentistry. As dental professionals, we have the opportunity to provide excellent preventive dental care using an individualized patient approach. By identifying each patient's risk for oral disease, and using appropriate protocols and therapeutic treatments, we can quickly intervene to help our patients ...

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Great Scanning in Challenging Situations

Category: CAD/CAM, , CAD/CAM, Digital Impression Systems
Speaker(s): Stephen Candio, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

The Lava™ Precision Solutions Team is pleased to announce a one-hour live presentation with Dr. Stephen Candio. The first 100 registrants will be able to participate in the live webcast, and will have the opportunity to e-mail questions directly to Dr. Candio during the webcast. Dr. Candio will be introducing the Lava™ C.O.S., how the technology is different and why he chose to integrate it ...

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Simplifying the Pediatric Anterior Strip Crown Procedure

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, , Restorations
Speaker(s): Dr. Greg Psaltis

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Not many procedures can match the esthetic and emotional impact of a well-placed anterior strip crown. The satisfaction to the dentist is magnified by the parents’ gratitude for turning a badly decayed primary incisor into a beautifully restored tooth. Learn to diagnose and treat these teeth with a straightforward, uncomplicated technique that is the closest thing to cosmetic dentistry that ...

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Fundamental Excellence - “Achieving Gold Medal Restorative Care”

Category: Dental Materials and Biomaterials, Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Restorations, Restorative Materials
Speaker(s): Dr. Gabriel Sing, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

The Lava™ Precision Solutions Team is pleased to announce a one-hour live presentation with Dr. Gabriel Don Sing. Dr. Gabe Don Sing’s presentation will highlight the fundamental elements that lead to restorative dental excellence:

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Stainless Steel Crowns Are a Snap

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): Dr. Greg Psaltis

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Stainless steel crowns are the most durable restoration in pediatric dentistry. The technique for their placement is remarkably simple. Adding this skill to any dental practice will enhance the quality of care for the children who are patients. This course will cover the diagnosis, treatment planning and the restorative steps to properly care for a broken down primary molar. Once you have ...

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Creating Exceptional Direct Composite Restorations Using Practical Techniques

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): John F. Weston

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

This webcast is designed to give you greater confidence and enjoyment when performing direct restorative procedures. Some discussion will take place on direct restorative material improvements; however this webcast will focus on the clinical techniques to predictably replicate dentin and enamel as well as how to create the realistic surface characteristics found in natural teeth. Whether you ...

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Ouch…That Hurts! Root Causes and Effective Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity

Category: Anesthesia, Oral Sedation and Pain Control
Speaker(s): Dr. Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Dentinal hypersensitivity is complex; patients often suffer needlessly from sensitivity, a problem that profoundly affects quality of life and creates enormous clinical challenges. Clinicians often struggle with trying to find effective treatments for this perplexing problem. This course provides diagnostic tools as well as a wide range of professional therapies and homecare strategies that ...

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Digital Replication - A fundamental change in restorative dentistry

Speaker(s): Dr. Brian Schroder, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Digital alternatives to elastomeric impression materials have recently been introduced to the dental profession for the fabrication of indirect fixed restorations. Dr. Schroder will briefly discuss the systems currently available, how they work, and present clinical cases of indirect restorations that have been fabricated from digital replications using the Lava COS. Included in the ...

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Using a Chairside Oral Scanner for Full Arch Dentistry

Speaker(s): Dr. Jack Ringer, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Dr. Ringer’s presentation will highlight the powerful software update for the Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. which improves the ease of use, speed and full arch capture of this digital impression system. Learn how Dr. Ringer has successfully integrated Lava C.O.S. into his practice and see the results of some of his advanced casework.

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What's Happening to Our Teeth? Understanding the Epidemic of Demineralization and Hypersensitivity

Speaker(s): Dr. Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Millions of patients now keep their teeth for a lifetime. Today’s patients have complex lifestyles, compromising personal habits and diverse medical conditions, each of which can lead to significant tooth demineralization as well as dentinal hypersensitivity.

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Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. — Better Dentistry with Digital Impressions

Speaker(s): Dr. Richard Smith, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

The Lava™ Precision Solutions Team is pleased to present this on-demand module on the Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S.

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Digital Impression Technology: How Lava COS Enhances Fabrication Control and Optimizes Success of Indirect Restorations

Speaker(s): John F. Weston

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Digital Impression technology is rapidly gaining acceptance as a more productive alternative to the traditional process for both doctors and labs. In this presentation, you will have the opportunity to view a case from Dr. John Weston, a Lava C.O.S. clinical expert, learn how digital impressions have positively impacted his practice, his lab and have a discussion on his clinical experiences.

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Adhesive Update 2009 - Where we are, where we've come from and where we're going

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): Rob Ritter

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Adhesive dentistry has changed the way in which we approach restorative dentistry. We are now much more conservative in our treatment planning and execution of delivering high quality, esthetic and long lasting restorations. Unfortunately, as the drive to make adhesives easier, faster, better, we can get lost in the marketing hype.

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Zirconia: Facts and Fiction

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): Dr. Edward McLaren, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

Everything you wanted to know about working with zirconia. Are different types important? How to prevent chipping issues? What type of preparations? What type of cements?

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Posterior Restorations Using Filtek LS

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): Dr. Robert Margeas, DDS

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

This online presentation addresses a new and innovative clinical technique and composite restorative that is designed to minimize polymerization shrinkage. Various curing light polymerization techniques are also discussed. This program is ideal for dentists and assistants.

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Anterior Composite Technique

Category: Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Speaker(s): Marcos Vargas

ADA Credits: 1 AGD Credits: 1

This CE module is presented by Dr. Marco Vargas, a recognized expert in operative dentistry from University of Iowa School of Dentistry. This clinically-based CE module, Anterior Composite Technique, demonstrates useful and relevant clinical techniques that will help you create beautiful anterior composites.

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