Continuing Education Update by Dr. Howard Goldstein, DMD

The end of the year is getting closer. Get your 2017 CE credits completed now rather than waiting until the last day!  And yes, Dec. 31 is always our busiest CE day of the year here at Dentaltown. We have some great, new, recently released courses worth checking out even if you do not need the credits.

The Townie Meeting 2017 series contains 13 courses from the meeting's excellent speakers such as Drs. Cory Glenn, David Hornbrook, Artie Volker, Bruce Baird, Anne Koch, Tarun Agarwal, Mark Murphy, Steve Rasner and Mac Lee. You can also enjoy courses from Vicki McManus, Fred Joyal, Paul Edwards and Joleen Jackson. Together, these courses provide 25 hours of excellent education in both clinical dentistry and practice management. All Townie Meeting 2017 attendees have access to these courses for free. Did you miss the meeting? Don't worry, it's only $295 to receive these 25 hours of CE credits—but be sure to sign up for Townie Meeting 2018! 

Silver Is the New Black: Improving Your Practice with Silver Diamine Fluoride
by Dr. Jeanette MacLean
Silver diamine fluoride is a revolutionary approach to combating caries in an effective and noninvasive manner. Discover the history and science behind this powerful oral medicine that recently received the prestigious FDA "breakthrough therapy" designation, and learn how to successfully incorporate this caries management treatment into your clinical practice today, including restorative options.

Avoiding Burnout: Use S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Systems to Work Less, Make More and Enjoy Practice Again!
by Dr. Chris Griffin
We all struggle. Burnout is an ever-increasing problem in our industry and it's not going away. Learn to apply Dr. Griffin's S.M.A.R.T.E.R. systems framework to create a practice that makes your own dream practice lifestyle possible and experience the freedom of having options. The system's only goal is to help you work less, make more and enjoy practice again because you deserve it!

Immediate Implant Placement for the General Dentist
by Dr. Aeklavya Panjali
Early restoration and reestablishing aesthetics are primary goals with immediate implant treatment. This course will go over the protocols for socket management, immediate placement augmentation as well as hands-on immediate implant placement with infected sockets without the use of any adjunct procedures.

Dental Duct Tape
by Dr. John Maggio
Glass ionomer materials have come a long way in the past few decades; these bioactive materials are uniquely positioned to help manage dental caries. This course will present indications for these materials, including using them as liners, bases, sealants and restorations for root caries and noncarious cervical lesions. Differences between traditional glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers will be discussed. Many cases will be shown in this fast-paced course.

Improving Your Confidence and Competence in Oral Surgery … Third Molars, Suturing and Ridge Preservation
by Dr. Jay Reznick
This presentation, recorded at Townie Meeting, will cover important oral surgery topics for the general dentist, including surgical techniques for impacted teeth and management of the surgical site, suturing indications and techniques, ridge preservation indications and techniques, and management of complications. Many of the surgical techniques will be illustrated with video of the discussed procedures.

The Essentials of Endodontic Emergencies: Diagnosis, Safe Access and Infection Management
by Dr. Brett E. Gilbert
This course teaches the essential skills needed to confidently handle endodontic emergencies in a general practice setting. The material presented will help clinicians apply protocols and tips on how to efficiently diagnose, access and locate canals safely. Infection management and postoperative instructions and communication are discussed in detail.

Pediatric Dentistry: Anesthesia, Pulp Therapy and Stainless Steel Crowns
by Dr. Josh Wren
With the Affordable Care Act mandating dental coverage for those 19 and younger, more than 3 million pediatric patients will be added to 150,000 dental practices. Treating children may become a necessity for your dental office. Pulp therapy and stainless steel crowns are procedures often considered complex when performed on pediatric patients—this course will alleviate any fear of the unknown that leads to this misconception. Indirect pulp therapy, pulpotomy and pulpectomy are discussed, with emphasis on diagnosis and technique. Stainless steel crowns are also discussed, with procedural steps explained and shown. The course also discusses Wren's process for using nitrous oxide, appropriate topical anesthesia and local anesthesia to achieve painless injections.

Beginning with the End in Mind ...
(Recorded live at Townie Meeting)
by Dr. Cory Glenn
Dr. Glenn's first course on Dentaltown explores digital treatment planning and design to guide cases. It also focuses on the planning and preparation for doing larger implant and restorative cases, using technology to drive them, and how it all ties into overall life goals and purposes. Glenn recently underwent eight months of chemo for acute leukemia, and it changed his perspective quite a bit.

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi
Successfully treating patients with fixed prosthodontics requires a mastery of materials and mechanical concepts, as well as a respect for tooth structure. We need to be aware of the interactions between preparation design, margin configuration, core buildups or posts, and the luting agent. After viewing this course, you'll be able to identify the causes of failures and prevent them from recurring.

Get Off the Dental Roller Coaster ...
(Recorded live at Townie Meeting)
by Dr. Bruce Baird and Vicki McManus
We've all had the experience of feeling rich one month and paying the piper the next. Financial stress as a dental owner does not have to be your reality. Baird and McManus will share their secrets to running a multimillion-dollar dental practice. Most important, they'll explain how to accomplish this while decreasing stress.

Improving Your Confidence and Competence in Office Oral Surgery: Atraumatic Surgical Extractions, Flaps and Splitting Teeth
by Dr. Jay Reznick
This presentation recorded at Townie Meeting will cover important oral surgery topics for the general dentist, including management of patients on anticoagulants, antibiotic prophylaxis, design and use of surgical flaps, handpieces and hand instruments; surgical extractions, splitting teeth, retrieving root tips, and atraumatic extraction techniques

Actions for a Medical Emergency (Including Your Own!)
by Dr. Daniel G. Pompa
A crisis situation can—and likely will—occur at some time in your practice. Many potential medical emergencies can be prevented. With this CE course, gain a comprehensive command of the essential knowledge and skills needed to handle a life-threatening medical crisis. Acquire up-to-the-minute actions for dealing with a medical emergency while challenging preconceived or outdated ideas, and understand the prevention, preparation, recognition and management of medical emergencies.  

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