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Continuing Education Update by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD

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

We are releasing great new courses every week on dentaltown.com, and all of them can be viewed on your iPad, Android or other mobile device.

Released recently on Dentaltown:

Understanding Occlusion…
by Dr. John Nosti
Just released is the latest CE masterpiece by Dr. John Nosti on occlusion, which remains one of the most confusing topics in dentistry today. Dentists tend to have seemingly different opinions on the importance of dictating restorative positions on each and every patient. To compound this issue, restorative failures still occur, despite meeting the "occlusal philosophies" of these camps teaching strict occlusal restorative positions.

Join Nosti, as he defines occlusion, simplifies common occlusion terminology and reviews when restorative positions should and should not be used. This is the course for you if:
  • You have ever been confused between the terms centric relation, centric occlusion, and maximum intercuspation.
  • You have always wanted to know if posterior interferences truly play a role in occlusal stability.
  • You have ever wondered, "Do I really need to fit every single patient into the same occlusal restorative position?"
  • You have wanted to learn a predictable way to take a centric relation bite registration or an increased vertical bite registration.
Learn when occlusion truly matters!

Posterior Composites: A Practical Guide. Recorded Live at Townie Meeting 2015.
by Dr. Louis Mackenzie
This course provides practical tips for all aspects of direct composite resin restorations, including case selection for direct composite restorations, minimally invasive cavity preparation, moisture control and adhesive techniques, contemporary matrix techniques, and more. 

Aesthetic Criteria
by Dr. Jan Hajtó
Structured smile design approaches are increasing in popularity. While explaining these principles, Jan Hajtó gives several practical tips and tricks. The main challenge in daily practice is to achieve a result that reflects the patient's individuality and personality without violating aesthetic criteria in a way that our work appears unnatural.

This course provides a comprehensive overview on the main aesthetic parameters that dentists and dental technicians should take into consideration when planning and designing a new smile.

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.

Dental Hygiene Instruments … What's Hot, What's Not—You Be the Judge
by Judy Bendit, RDH
Your selection of instruments reflects your level of experience, professional confidence, clinical knowledge and most significantly, the decisions your instructors made when they chose the basic instrument kit in school. But the demands on your clinical skills have increased since you were introduced to the fundamentals of instrumentation.

Review the traditional (but tried and true) instruments, and compare their styles with new instrument designs. The ability to choose the most appropriate instruments for the unique needs of each patient will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your therapeutic skills. Take this one-hour journey to decide if you're using the latest and greatest instruments, or if you have exactly what you need to offer your patients the best care possible.

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.

The Keys to Successful, Predictable and Efficient Direct Composite Restorations. Recorded Live at Townie Meeting 2015.
by Dr. Nicholas Conte Jr.
Direct composite restorations are among the most frequently performed restorative procedures, yet dentists often struggle with placement techniques, options for consistently generating ideal interproximal contact, and postoperative sensitivity.

This presentation will discuss how each element plays a critical role in the professional's decision-making process when determining which materials, systems and techniques are best to utilize when doing direct composite restorations.

On dentaltown.com, 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!



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