Strategic Dentin Conservation: What's all the hype about?

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Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dentists from novice to advanced

  

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Educational Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Provide insight into the paradigm shift related to strategic dentin preservation.

• Outline the armamentarium required to accomplish procedural goals.

• Demonstrate clinical protocols that marry the traditional objectives of disinfection with a more minimally invasive approach to treatment.

Abstract

Learning goals include conducting an ongoing review of current literature as it pertains to the influence of tooth structure conservation and outcome. We will discuss current alterations to the traditional treatment philosophy and their impact on dentistry. The lecture presentation concentrates on how to perform endodontics in a predictable, reproducible manner using modern techniques that aim at enhancing the long-term prognosis of the tooth.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from SS White.

Xerostomia: Causes and Treatment Options

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Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dentists from novice to advanced

  

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Educational Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the etiologies of xerostomia

• Describe the clinical presentation and symptoms

• Discuss treatment options

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This webinar will discuss the etiologies and clinical manifestations of xerostomia. The impact of xerostomia on patients’ quality of life will also be discussed. A variety of treatment options will be provided including products to mitigate the effects of xerostomia, prescription and over-the-counter rinses, and antioxidants, among others.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from OraPharma.

Bringing Best Practices into Your Practice

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Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dentists from novice to advanced

  

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Educational Objectives

The overall goal of this article is to provide the reader with information on ergonomics and office design. After completing this article, the reader will be able to:

1. Describe work-related musculoskeletal injuries that may occur in the dental office environment and factors involved;

2. List and describe factors influencing ergonomics in the dental office; and,

3. Review the elements of office design that can foster good work practices for ergonomics and health, and considerations in designing a healthy office.
 

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Dental professionals work in a complex environment that requires consideration of ergonomics. This encompasses physical, psychosocial and organizational factors. Four-handed dentistry results in organized and collaborative performance of work, effectiveness, increased productivity and efficiency, and helps to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries when performed properly. The dental operatory design, operatory furniture and instruments require particular consideration and can help provide ergonomic solutions in dentistry.
 

COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from HENRY SCHEIN.

Predictable Direct and Indirect Adhesion

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Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dentists from novice to advanced

  

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Educational Objectives

The overall objective of this webinar is to provide participants with an overview of universal adhesives, including the science behind them and their use in the dental practice. 

On completion of this webinar, participants will be able to do the following:

•    Discuss the current science and trends in dental adhesion;

•    Describe the new class of “universal” adhesives and how they can simplify restorative procedures; and

•    Describe the clinical techniques for both direct and indirect restorative applications using a single adhesive.

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Contemporary adhesive science challenges the once "gold standard" of dentin bonding by introducing a new class of adhesive that reduces the number of steps, streamlines material inventory, and provides predictable results.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from 3M ESPE.

Patients with Xerostomia: CAUSES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

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Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dentists from novice to advanced

  

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Educational Objectives

The overall goal of this course is to provide the reader with information on xerostomia. At the conclusion of this educational course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the prevalence and causes of xerostomia;

2. List and describe the signs and symptoms of xerostomia; and,

3. Review management and treatment options for xerostomia.

4. Describe when and how salivary stimulation can be achieved in patients with severe xerostomia.

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Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of oral dryness, while dry mouth is objective and refers to hyposalivation, defined as reduced or nonexistent salivary flow. The terms xerostomia and dry mouth are often used interchangeably, as is the case in this course. The severity of xerostomia has wide variability, from mild and relatively easily managed cases to severe cases that have a significant impact on the quality of life and are more difficult to manage. While not associated with aging, xerostomia occurs most commonly in older individuals. A variety of medical conditions can have xerostomia as a side effect. The most common etiology, however, is medication induced xerostomia. More than 400 commonly prescribed medications, as well as over-the-counter medications, can cause dry mouth. A diagnosis of xerostomia can be ascertained by a variety of methods, but commonly is achieved by patient dialogue and history. A variety of approaches are available to alleviate its symptoms, with selection depending on the patient and the severity of dry mouth.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from ORAPHARMA.