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Innovations in Periodontics: Part 1 – The Assessments
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
Author Qualifications:
Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power.
Description :
This dynamic two-part course offers a comprehensive exploration of how innovations in periodontics are revolutionizing case acceptance and driving superior clinical outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the role of innovation in periodontics and its impact on enhancing patient engagement, treatment success, and overall clinical outcomes.
- Gain proficiency in leveraging advanced diagnostic tools, digital imaging, and AI-assisted diagnostics to personalize treatment planning and improve case acceptance rates.
- Develop practical strategies for integrating cutting-edge treatment modalities and regenerative therapies into daily practice, fostering patient understanding, trust, and satisfaction while achieving optimal tissue restoration and long-term periodontal health.
Broadcasts: Tuesday May 27, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
CREDITS: 1 CE
Innovations in Periodontics: Part 2 – Implementation
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
Author Qualifications:
Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power.
Description :
This dynamic two-part course offers a comprehensive exploration of how innovations in periodontics are revolutionizing case acceptance and driving superior clinical outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the role of innovation in periodontics and its impact on enhancing patient engagement, treatment success, and overall clinical outcomes.
- Gain proficiency in leveraging advanced diagnostic tools, digital imaging, and AI-assisted diagnostics to personalize treatment planning and improve case acceptance rates.
- Develop practical strategies for integrating cutting-edge treatment modalities and regenerative therapies into daily practice, fostering patient understanding, trust, and satisfaction while achieving optimal tissue restoration and long-term periodontal health.
Broadcasts: Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
CREDITS: 1 CE
Treating Dental Patients with Nutrition-Related Chronic Disease
Sara Karlin, DDS and Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA
Author Qualifications:
Sara Karlin, DDS is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice at the Kids’ Dental Office of Phoenix. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA currently runs a successful virtual nutrition consulting service. She was a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Owings Mills, Maryland, and a nutrition consultant at the Comprehensive Asthma and Allergy Center for over 3 decades.
Description:
Nutrition-related chronic diseases can have a deleterious effect on oral health. This webinar highlights the importance of proper nutrition in preventing both systemic and oral health issues, based on available scientific evidence.
Learning Objectives:
- List nutrition-related chronic diseases that affect oral health.
- Explain the impact of diet on systemic disease and oral disease.
- Discuss the role of nutrition in preventing chronic disease and oral disease.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Spotlight on Tooth Sensitivity: An Enigma No More
Nicola West: BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), PhD, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS, FHEA; Charlie Parkinson, PhD; Rupert Austin, PhD; Koula Asimakopoulou, PhD; Sarah Baker, BSc (Hons) Psychology, PhD; Søren Jepsen, DDS, MD, MSc; Manal Awad, BDS, MSc, PhD; Ana Cecilia Aranha, DDS, MSc, PhD; Ebrahim Patel, BDS, MScDent, PhD; JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA; Ajay Bajaj, BDS, MDS
Author Qualifications:
Professor Nicola West, Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontology) is affiliated with the University of Bristol. Nicola is the Secretary General of the European Federation of Periodontology, and President-elect of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Charlie Parkinson is the Medical and Scientific Affairs Director for Haleon. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Associated Editor for the Journal Preventative Dentistry, with over 70 peer reviewed publications in the field of oral care.
Dr. Rupert Austin is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Prosthodontics at King’s College London. Professor
Professor Koula Asimakopoulou is a Professor of Health Psychology and serves as the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology at Oxford Brookes University. Professor
Professor Sarah Baker is a Professor of Psychology as applied to Dentistry at the University of Sheffield and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Professor Søren Jepsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontology, Operative, and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Bonn, Germany.
Professor Manal Awad is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics, Paediatric, and Community Dentistry at the College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE.
Professor Ana Cecilia Aranha is a professor in the graduate programs of Restorative Dentistry and Laser Therapy.
Dr. Ebrahim Patel is the Clinical Manager of the Wits Oral Health Centre, the clinical training platform of the School of Oral Health Sciences at Wits University.
Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian is the Director of Education, Research, & Advocacy for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).
Dr. Ajay Bajaj is a renowned endodontist, cosmetic dentist and implantologist with nearly three decades of experience.
Description:
DH is an underdiagnosed condition that can have a significant impact on people’s oral health related quality of life. This webinar aims to raise awareness of the condition and discuss the steps that can be taken to better diagnose and manage the condition. The webinar will provide direct scientific education on DH and related conditions, exploring the aetiology of the condition, the impact it has on patients, and treatment approaches, by way of presentations of the latest scientific insights and discussions with global experts in the field.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the prevalence and aetiology of dentine hypersensitivity, its links to tooth wear and gingival recession, and the current methods for its diagnosis.
- Examine the definition of dentine hypersensitivity and discuss the methods and importance of accurate diagnosis.
- Understand the barriers for diagnosis, from a patient and DHCP perspective.
- Learn about the science and mechanisms behind current treatment options for dentine hypersensitivity.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Spotlight on Erosive Tooth Wear - Part 1: Diagnosis, Prevention and Using the BEWE
David Bartlett, BDS, PhD, MRD, FDS, RCS
Author Qualifications:
Professor David Bartlett is Head of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College, UK. He is secretary/treasurer for IADR prosthodontic group. He has an international reputation as a clinician and researcher and have built a well-known department in clinical science. He is past president of the international College of Prosthodontics and a member of the academy of Prosthodontics. His research profile is focused on tooth wear and in particular erosion.
Description:
This webinar explores the definition, clinical signs, and prevalence of erosive tooth wear, with a focus on using the BEWE tool during clinical examinations. Participants will discover how to identify risk factors, as well as strategies for prevention and managing the progression of erosive tooth wear.
Learning Objectives:
- Definition of erosive tooth wear and clinical signs.
- Prevalence of erosive tooth wear.
- Using the BEWE as part of clinical examinations.
- Identification of risk factors discuss.
- Discuss prevention and progression
CREDITS: 1 CE
Spotlight on Erosive Tooth Wear - Part 2: Impact of Fluoride at the Enamel Level
Jon Creeth, BSc, PhD
Author Qualifications:
Jonathan Creeth is a Medical Affairs Principal Scientist at GSK Consumer Healthcare. He trained as a Biochemist in the UK at the Universities of Southampton (BSc) and Manchester (PhD). He has extensive experience in oral care research in industry, in new product research & development and in medical affairs. He has worked at GSK in Weybridge near London since 2000, and prior to that at Unilever Research near Liverpool. He has led many developments in formulation, including clinical and laboratory testing, and also led research into the effect of brushing behaviour on product performance. He has focused particularly on the importance of product formulation to fluoride’s ability to protect against acid erosion and caries, work that has supported the Sensodyne Pronamel and Aquafresh brands. He has published over 30 manuscripts and has filed 12 patents.
Description:
This webinar explores the principles and mechanisms of erosive tooth wear, examining the micro-scale appearance of enamel erosion and abrasion. It also reviews the role of fluoride in daily use dental products, focusing on its impact and the importance of product formulation in preventing tooth damage.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine the principles and mechanisms behind erosive tooth wear.
- Discuss the appearance of erosion and abrasion at the enamel surface at a micro scale.
- Review the impact of fluoride in daily use products on the condition and importance of formulation.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Spotlight on Erosive Tooth Wear - Part 3: Comparing US and UK Data
Rupert Austin, BDS and Rebecca Moazzez, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS, MRD
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Austin is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Prosthodontics at King’s College London's Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. Dr. Austin is also Service Lead for Digital Dentistry at Guy’s and St.Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Dental Directorate.
Dr. Austin graduated Dentistry with Honours from the University of Manchester (2006), Dental Foundation Training with a Membership at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2008), a PhD in Enamel Erosion (2011) and Specialty Registrar Training in Prosthodontics with a Masters in Clinical Dentistry with Distinction and Membership in Prosthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2015). He was appointed an Honorary Consultant in Prosthodontics at Guy's and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2017.
Dr. Austin holds Fellowships with the Higher Education Academy and the Academy of Medical Educators and is President of the Odontology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine (2016-18). He is clinical lead for the Digital Dentistry at Guy's Hospital and the Undergraduate Care Planning Clinics at King's College London's Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.
Description:
This presentation will explore how UK and US dental schools differ in curriculum when it comes to erosion, and how these differences compare to current international recommendations.
Learning Objectives:
- What is currently being taught in UK Dental Schools and how do UK vs. US schools compare in teaching Erosive Tooth Wear?
- How does this fit with the current international recommendations?
- What are Dental Schools current priorities in this space?
CREDITS: 1 CE
Individualized Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity
Raymond Dionne, DDS, PhD; Nisha Ganesh, DDS; Sharon Gordon, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Raymond Dionne is clinical pharmacologist who has conducted greater than 100 clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of interventions for acute pain and perioperative anxiety.
Dr. Nisha Ganesh is a general dentist who serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Director of Predoctoral Education in General Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Sharon Gordon is a Public Health Dentist who serves as the Associate Dean of Research and Academic Affairs at the Kansas City University School of Dental Medicine.
Description:
Many factors can cause dentin hypersensitivity, and addressing the condition in individual patients often presents challenges. This webinar examines how dentinal hypersensitivity is optimally managed in dental practice by individualizing treatment to alleviate symptoms with mechanism-based therapeutic strategies that balance clinical efficacy and potential risks
Learning Objectives:
- List the mechanisms that produce discomfort and pain due to dentin hypersensitivity.
- Discuss the various methods that are used to treat dentin hypersensitivity.
- Explain how to manage dentin hypersensitivity at the level of the individual patient by balancing interventions with potential risks.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Navigating Dry Mouth: Comprehensive Strategies for Xerostomia Management
Gregg Helvey, DDS, CDT
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Helvey has a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia. Adjunct Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia
Description:
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, refers to the condition of oral dryness that occurs when the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva. It can be caused by various factors. This webinar covers the basics of xerostomia, including treatment modalities, which can range from lozenges to acupuncture.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the causes of dry mouth, including medical conditions, the side effects of pharmacological treatments and cancer therapies, and aging.
- Describe the physiological effects of dry mouth.
- List various treatment options and the pros and cons of each.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Digital Complete Dentures… Not Conventionally Processed Dentures Anymore – Just Better!
Christopher M. Minke, BS, DMD, MS, FACP
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Minke is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and a former Director of the Prosthodontic Residency at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. He is currently a key opinion leader for AvaDent and lectures nationally on digital denture solutions.
Description:
Historically, complete denture therapy has provided clinically acceptable results, however, advances in digital technology have provided new treatment fabrication methods and restorative choices. This presentation will cover the key essential ingredients to the success of digitally fabricated dentures and several fabrication methods to achieve it.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe fundamentals of digitally fabricated dentures compared to analog dentures.
- Discuss the conversion opportunities between conventional and digital fabrication.
- Describe scanning of digital workflow steps.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Erosion Essentials: Comprehensive Approaches to Treating and Managing Dental Erosion
Sandra Hulac, DDS, FAACD
Author Qualifications:
Sandra Hulac, DDS, FAACD, is co-founder of Tam, Hulac & Partners, one of the few interdisciplinary dental practices in Hong Kong. She is an Accredited Member of the AACD. She has published several articles, is a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle, an Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong and part of the guest faculty at the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners.
Description:
Erosive tooth wear can be attributed to many factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic. This webinar presents comprehensive strategies for dealing with erosion, taking into consideration the patient’s predisposing factors.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate erosion from other types of non-carious tooth substance loss.
- List treatment strategies for different severities of erosion.
- Explain management strategies for underlying medical conditions leading to erosion.
CREDITS: 1 CE
The New Priority Approach to Periodontal Disease Management
Tim Donley, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Tim Donley is currently in the private practice of Periodontics and Implantology in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is also a well-known international lecturer.
Description:
Incorporating a priority approach can improve your patient outcomes, boost your practice incomes, and make you feel good about what you do for a living. This webinar presents techniques prioritizing treatment of periodontal disease for patients in your dental office.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the rationale behind a priority approach and how to implement it.
- Explain strategies for verbal communication and interaction with priority patients.
- Describe how to use the priority approach to drive restorative, prosthetics, and all other aspects of your practice.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Dentin Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis, Prevalence, and the Patient
Joon Seong; FDS RCPS(Glasg), BDS, MFDS RCPS(Glasg), PhD; Charlie Parkinson; Rhiannon Jones
Author Qualifications:
Joon Seong; FDS RCPS(Glasg), BDS, MFDS RCPS(Glasg), PhD
Dr. Joon Seong is a member of the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at Bristol Dental School, UK. The research that Dr Seong is involved inwithin the Clinical Trials Unit involves includes toothwear (erosion, attrition, abrasion and abfraction), tooth bleaching, tooth staining, dentine hypersensitivity, prevention of plaque and gingivitis and treatment of diseases of the periodontium, and soft and hard tissue regeneration in periodontology and implantology. The studies are carried out both within the Clinical Trials Unit in dedicated laboratories and in the clinical environment, and in General Dental Practice in the UK.
Charlie Parkinson
Dr. Charlie Parkinson is Global Medical & Scientific Affairs Director, Oral Health at Haleon. He has twenty years’ experience in oral care research, product development and clinical evaluation. His research has included in vitro and in situ modelling of oral diseases and conditions, fMRI of oral conditions, therapeutic approaching in the management of dentine hypersensitivity and erosive toothwear, and the impact of oral conditions on oral health related quality of life. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Associated Editor for the Journal Preventative Dentistry, with over 70 peer-reviewed publications in the field of oral care.
Rhiannon Jones
Rhiannon has worked as a dental hygienist for 24 years in both private and NHS practices. She also works with the Cleft lip and palate team in Bristol Dental Hospital providing pre and post op care and a weekly clinic. She was, until recently, a clinical lecturer at Cardiff University working with the Diploma and BSc courses. She graduated as a dental therapist in March 2015 from Bristol University. Rhiannon is passionate about highlighting the importance of patient communication and why it's so important to talk to patients with regards to a range of subjects. In her latest role as President Elect for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, she focusses on promoting the profession for the good of patients and dental colleagues.
Description:
Although dentin hypersensitivity is widespread, and it can cause substantial pain and impact quality of life, it is not routinely discussed during dental consultations. In 2023, researchers from Kings College London, Bristol Dental School and Haleon, published a study in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology in 2023 2 , exploring why dental teams don’t routinely discuss DH. The findings from this research will be reviewed in panel discussion .
Learning Objectives:
- Understand DH pain, and recognize the impact of DH on individuals’ day to day lives, and what it means for patients.
- Understand the latest information on the wide prevalence of DH and associated conditions.
- Understand why DH is potentially underdiagnosed and explore the role of the dental team in initiating conversations on DH for the successful management of the condition.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Understanding Nutritional Needs of the Pediatric Dental Community
Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA and Sara Karlin, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA currently runs a successful virtual nutrition consulting service. She was a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Owings Mills, Maryland, and a nutrition consultant at the Comprehensive Asthma and Allergy Center for over 3 decades.
Sara Karlin, DDS is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice at the Kids’ Dental Office of Phoenix. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Description:
For young patients, food and beverage habits have a tremendous bearing on oral health. This webinar tackles the evidence-based research and the hottest trends in nutrition and pediatric oral health, arming dental professionals with key insights to make informed recommendations.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the correlation between nutrition and early childhood caries development.
- Explain the influence of food and beverage consumption patterns on oral health of the infant, child, and teen.
- Outline actionable family-oriented nutritional guidance within a comprehensive oral health plan.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Non-Surgical Therapies for Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis
Thomas Bilski, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Bilski maintains a private practice in Independence, Ohio. He is also the Co-director of Midwest Implant Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
Description:
The importance of non-surgical therapies in managing periodontitis and peri-implantitis lies in their numerous benefits and effectiveness in treating these conditions while minimizing the need for invasive procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the benefits of treating periodontitis and peri-implantitis non-invasively.
- List considerations for controlling and eliminating infection.
- Explain recommended strategies for stabilizing and maintaining supporting structures.
Broadcast: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
CREDITS: 1 CE
First Things First: The Power of Non-Surgical Treatment for Periodontitis Patients
Daniel Berant, DMD
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Berant is a dual-trained specialist in the fields of Periodontal Plastic and Implant Surgery and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Association of Orthodontics, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry
Description:
Periodontal disease is complex, and understanding its causes and clinical manifestations is necessary to improve patient outcomes and long-term oral health. Non-surgical treatment options, which include scaling and root planing (SRP), adjunctive therapies, and home care, all have various advantages and limitations. In this webinar, the first of a two-part series delving into the comprehensive landscape of periodontal health and disease, double board-certified specialist Dr. Daniel Berant will use case studies and expert insights to provide a foundational overview.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how to diagnose periodontal disease according to the new staging and grading classification system.
- Discuss causes and risk factors of periodontal disease.
- List non-surgical treatment modalities and adjunctive therapies and how and when to use them.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Stop Gingivitis to Help Prevent Periodontitis
Crystal L. Kanderis Lane, RDH, MSDH and Leciel Bono, RDH-ER
Author Qualifications:
Leciel Bono, RDH-ER is the Graduate Program Director at Idaho State University, Department of Dental Hygiene. She is also serving as Interim Department Chair and is an Associate Professor.
Crystal L. Kanderis Lane, RDH, MSDH is an Assistant Professor at Idaho State University, Department of Dental Hygiene. She is also serving as Interim Associate Department Chair and the Restorative Clinical Coordinator.
Description:
To keep patients healthy, it’s important to recognize and treat early manifestations of periodontal disease. This webinar focuses on the importance of interrupting the process of gingivitis, during dental visits and at home.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what makes gingivitis the gateway to periodontitis.
- Discuss the important role the dental provider plays throughout the gingival health journey of patients.
- List the benefits of supporting mechanical cleaning with appropriate consumer healthcare products.
CREDITS: 1 CE
The Power of Surgical Treatment for Periodontitis Patients
Daniel Berant, DMD
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Berant is a dual-trained specialist in the fields of Periodontal Plastic and Implant Surgery and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Association of Orthodontics, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry.
Description:
Various surgical and regenerative modalities are available to treat periodontal disease. Options include guided tissue regeneration, osseous surgery, and laser therapy—but before such interventions take place, key criteria to help guide treatment planning and improve patient outcomes and long-term oral health must be considered. This webinar is the second part of a series presented by double board-certified specialist Dr. Daniel Berant, who incorporates case studies and expert insights into the presentation.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the basic principles of periodontitis and the new staging and grading classification system.
- List the key criteria for determining when to perform Guided Tissue Regeneration and the evidence behind it.
- Explain the differences between resective and regenerative treatment options for treating periodontitis.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Edentulism and Implantology: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Advancements
Gregg Helvey, DDS, CDT
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Helvey has a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia. Adjunct Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia
Description:
Throughout history, edentulism has not only affected oral health but also had profound impacts on individuals’ overall well-being, social interactions, and quality of life. By examining the historical context and contemporary advancements, we gain a comprehensive understanding of how edentulism has been managed and treated over the centuries.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss historical advances in prosthetic dentistry in the treatment of edentulism.
- Evaluate early experiments in the rise of dental implants.
- Describe the evolution of modern-day implant treatment modalities to the present day.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Xerostomia: A Common Condition in Today’s Clinical Practice
Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS; Corinthia Wilkerson, DDS; Laurel Henderson, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Irina F. Dragan is a Diplomate and Examiner of the American Academy of Periodontology. She is a faculty member in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and periodontist at Brookline Periodontal Associates.
Dr. Corinthia Wilkerson is a PGY3 in the Periodontology Program, Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Laurel Henderson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a PGY2 in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Oral Medicine Program.
Description:
Considering the aging population and the increased number of medications prescribed, xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is diagnosed more and more often. This webinar provides key insights into the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
Learning Objectives:
- List the diagnostic methods for xerostomia available to any oral health care provider.
- Describe the primary and secondary etiological factors that can cause xerostomia.
- Identify treatment options, potential complications, and oral manifestations of xerostomia.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Fixed and Removable Solutions for Edentulous Patients
Thomas Bilski, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Bilski maintains a private practice in Independence, Ohio. He is also the Co-director of Midwest Implant Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
Abstract
A dentist need not be fully digital to provide digital restorations for edentulous patients. This webinar is a review and a reveal of tested and proven therapies and restorations. Workflow, protocols, and collection of patient records to deliver to the dental laboratory will be covered, and myths regarding digital dentistry will be dispelled.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss what is required for efficient and precise implant planning.
- List the steps involved for advanced prosthetic design and fabrication.
- Explain the factors that lead to improved treatment predictability and patient satisfaction.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Defend Dentures: Aesthetic and Functional Foundations for Implant-Assisted Removable Prosthetics
Miles Cone, DMD, MS, CDT, FACP
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Cone maintains a private practice emphasizing in cosmetic dentistry in Portland, ME.
Abstract
This webinar with cover real-world case studies with emphasis placed on the chair-side prosthodontic and laboratory protocols involved in the treatment planning, fabrication, and delivery of implant over-dentures.
Learning Objectives:
- Establish the parameters of complete dentures that are coincident with contemporary fixed prosthetics and how they apply to treatment planning.
- Review many of the current shortcomings that exist with all phases of removable complete dentures prosthetics.
- Develop a case-specific armamentarium for implant-overdentures based on aesthetic and functional demands for each patient.
CREDITS: 1 CE
Like a Fine Wine: Getting Better with Age
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
Author Qualifications:
Ms. Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author, and international speaker.
Abstract
Join periodontal hygienist Katrina M. Sanders, RDH as she discusses the history, prevalence’s, unique trends and major oral-systemic diseases anticipated to impact the health of the aging patient population.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the demographic characteristics and existing risk factors of the seasoned dental patient population
- Define critical aspects and unique trends in the provision of patient care in Geriodontics
- Review special care considerations when providing dental care to a geriatric patient
CREDITS: 1 CE
Enamel Erosion and Alternative Treatment Options
Thomas Bilski, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Bilski maintains a private practice in Independence, Ohio. He is also the Co-director of Midwest Implant Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
Abstract
Dental erosion is the loss of substance that occurs in the hard tissues of the teeth without being related to a bacterial component because of acid attacks. This condition, which is caused by continuous acid exposure, cannot be reversed. This webinar will explore materials that are recommended to prevent dental erosion as well as the critical point of detection and elimination of the erosion causing factor.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss erosive enamel wear- a multifactorial condition of a growing concern
- Explore the causes of tooth (enamel) erosion
- Review diagnoses and alternative treatment options for erosive enamel conditions
CREDITS: 1 CE
Combating Dentin Hypersensitivity
Gregg Helvey, DDS, CDT
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Helvey has a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia. Adjunct Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia
Abstract
This webinar will explore dentin hypersensitivity, which is characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to various stimuli in a way that cannot be attributed to any other dental defect or pathology.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the primary causes of dentin hypersensitivity
- Discuss how dietary issues contribute to the sensitivity
- Explore treatment modalities that can be implemented at home and in the dental office
CREDITS: 1 CE
The Pros and Cons of Probiotics for Oral Health
Maria L. Geisinger, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Geisinger is a Professor and Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology in the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. Additionally, she is a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology, a Fellow in the International Team for Implantology, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Abstract
This course will discuss the use of prebiotics and probiotics in enhancing healthy microflora and will critically evaluate the role of adjunctive use of prebiotics and probiotic for enhancement of dental care.
Learning Objectives:
- Define prebiotic and probiotics and their role in promoting healthy microflora
- Discuss the current evidence regarding the use of probiotics and prebiotics in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, including dental caries and periodontitis
- Evaluate the role of prebiotics and probiotics in clinical dental practice
CREDITS: 1 CE
Dental Prosthetic Solutions: The Dawn of the Digital Age
Clint Stevens, DDS
Author Qualifications:
Dr. Stevens maintains a private practice in Tulsa, OK. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Oral Implantologists, and is a member of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry
Abstract
Whether it's for fixed or removable, partially or completely edentulous, the new standard for a dental prosthesis is a digital one.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss why todays digitally generated removable prostheses are easily outperforming our traditionally fabricated ones
- Analyze the evolution of implant-supported solutions from design to manufacturing
- Determine the current limitations of digital workflows for dentures and compare milling versus printing
CREDITS: 1 CE
