Message Boards
Today's Active Topics Today's Active Cases Browse Forum Categories My Recent Activity My Messages Private Groups My Marked Threads My Subscriptions
Today's Active Images Today's Active Polls Most Active Topics Global Townie Map Advanced Message Board Search Message Board Terms of Use

Continuing Education Update by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD

View Comments (0) More by this author (151)


by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education

Welcome to the February issue of Dentaltown Magazine and my column about recent and favorite Dentaltown CE offerings.

First off, I want to invite everyone to join us for some great live CE—including a special hands-on treatment-planning workshop by the great clinicians from Clinical Mastery—at Townie Meeting 2016 in Las Vegas, March 30-April 2. Visit Towniemeeting.com for more details.

Released recently on Dentaltown …

The Impact of 3D Imaging on Clinical Results and Patient Care. Filmed live at Townie Meeting.  
by Dr. Neal Patel
Learn how 3D cone-beam imaging works: the process of practice implementation; interpreting 3D radiographs; facets of dentistry impacted by 3D imaging; integration of cone-beam imaging and CAD/CAM; and the future applications of 3D imaging. Changes in practice management, clinical cases and patient experience are all discussed in this CE course.

From Extraction to Prosthetic Restoration. A Comprehensive Approach.
by Dr. Thanos Dounis
This presentation highlights the surgical and restorative techniques necessary to accomplish predictable outcomes in the esthetic zone with implant therapy. Treatment modalities are demonstrated using high-quality photography and case series discussion. Surgical modalities presented include ridge preservation and immediate implant placement, as well as soft- and hard-tissue augmentation.

Special emphasis is placed on immediate implant provisionalization to accomplish optimal peri-implant mucosa architecture. Techniques to transfer the provisional emergence profile to the final restoration are presented. Additionally, critical elements of restorative treatment and material choice are discussed. An additional aspect of the course focuses on full-arch prostheses and treatment-planning considerations.

The Inman Aligner Online Certification Course
by Dr. Tif Qureshi
This course contents will cover introduction, philosophy and terminology used in Inman Aligner therapy. Topics covered include applications, and a summary of possible and impossible movements.

The course will also focus on diagnosis and case selection, especially on occlusion and arch-form planning for correct function. Treatment execution will highlight—in detail—progressive measured space creation and anchor placement for timed movements of teeth. Case finishing and retention will outline the best methods for long-term stability and retention.

The course contains many example case studies and troubleshooting to outline common errors. The course consists of three sections with nine modules. You need to pass three learning-aid quizzes, to become certified and listed as an Inman Aligner provider.

In addition, 10 CE credits are awarded upon completion of the program. This series also includes access to the Inman Aligner Private forum where cases can be submitted for advice and approval. All aspects of Inman Aligner treatment, including service and marketing are all topics of discussion in this exclusive forum.

Evidence-Based Shade Communication in Restorative Dentistry
by Dr. Mark T. Murphy
Discussed in this CE course is the historical development of shade determination and how the paradigm of shade taking has been embedded into our behavior over the last 50 years. Examine and apply a newer, evidence-based approach that will help you see, communicate and apply a better understanding of color and shade using the latest technologies and traditional methods.

Short Implants: Does Size Really Matter?
by Dr. Bill Schaeffer
In our daily implant practices we are often confronted with patients who meet the ideal criteria for implant treatment, but have a limited height of bone. Bone grafting may partially solve this issue, but bone grafting can be expensive and time-consuming, is always uncomfortable for the patient and can involve inherent risks.

The use of short dental implants can often avoid the problems associated with bone grafts—but can it really be that simple? This course will show you the hows and whys of short implants.

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi
When we combine the narratives of art and science, we must think of the skill set necessary to fabricate predictable and long-lasting indirect restorations. Successfully treating our patients with fixed prosthodontics mandates that we have not only a comprehensive understanding of materials, but also a mastery of mechanical concepts and a healthy respect for the remaining tooth structure.

In no other field of dentistry can real improvement in outcomes be as directly attributed to attention to detail and execution. Just as important as technical improvement is developing an awareness of how our choices interact—including in preparation design, margin configuration, the use of a core buildup or post, as well as in our luting agent selection.

At the end of the day, we cannot afford failures in our treatment. Costs lost to time, remakes and patient confidence are not something we strive for. After viewing this course, you will have a set of data points that will allow you to identify the cause of failures so you can prevent them from recurring.

The Aesthetic Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
by Dr. John Nosti
Full-mouth rehabilitations are one of the most difficult types of cases to handle in practice today. Many times these patients have advanced occlusal breakdown, along with the presence of a temporomandibular joint internal derangement. Learn how these internal derangements are classified and how they affect the long-term prognosis of your case.

Dr. John Nosti details the diagnostic records necessary and steps he completes in performing a full-mouth rehabilitation, including understanding vertical dimension and how and why to make changes. The course also details how to complete the bite records necessary in increased vertical-dimension cases, both prior to and during the preparation appointment.

Preparation sequencing is key in full-mouth reconstructions, and Dr. Nosti gives a simplified approach to tackling these complex cases.

Pediatric Dentistry: Anesthesia, Pulp Therapy, and Stainless-Steel Crowns
by Dr. Josh Wren
With the Affordable Care Act mandating dental coverage for those under 19, more than 3 million pediatric patients may 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 that are 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 will be discussed, with emphasis on diagnosis and technique. Stainless-steel crowns will also be discussed and procedural steps thoroughly explained and shown. Neither pulp therapy nor stainless-steel crowns are possible without effective anesthetic techniques, so this course also discusses Dr. Wren's process for the utilization of nitrous oxide, appropriate topical anesthesia and local anesthesia in order to achieve a truly painless injection, 100 percent of the time. If you are treating children in your practice, this course is a must!

Buying a Dental Practice: There is more to it Than Price. Recorded Live at Townie Meeting 2014
by Tim Lott
This presentation is designed to educate the prospective buyer on how to approach the financial due-diligence aspect of buying a dental practice. You will learn what information you need and how to piece it together and analyze it to formulate an offer. You will also learn some of the other aspects of the purchase process so you will be prepared when you locate a practice you want to purchase. This session was recorded live at Townie Meeting 2014.



Here on Dentaltown, we also offer Dr. Howard Farran's One-Day Dental MBA. Dr. Farran shares his proven techniques to increase your productivity, boost your bottom line and build your business. Don't miss his live and unfiltered insights on dentistry and business, along with an insider's view of his dental practice.

Enjoy learning from the comfort of your home!



Dentaltown Magazine
September 2025
Dentaltown Magazine September 2025 Read Current Issue Read Archived Issues
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
Site Menu
Message Boards Magazine Continuing Education Podcasts Blogs Classifieds Dental News Events Townie® Poll Ebooks Townie Choice Awards
Company Info
Contact Us Advertise With Us Howard Farran DDS, MBA Policies and Agreements
Site Help
Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450