More Than Just Dry Mouth: Validating and Supporting Patients with Xerostomia

Presenter: Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, FIADFE

Dec 2nd, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: XLEAR

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Explain the critical role of saliva in maintaining oral and systemic health.
• Identify the key signs and symptoms of xerostomia to facilitate early diagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
• Discuss effective management strategies for mild to severe xerostomia to enhance patients’ health and well-being.

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Neurotoxins vs. Myofunctional Therapy: Guiding Your Patients to the Best Treatment Option

Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Dec 3rd, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the basic anatomical structures and physiological processes relevant to neurotoxin use and myofunctional therapy, with a focus on their implications in dental practice.
• Compare and contrast the fundamental mechanisms, benefits, and considerations of neurotoxin treatments and myofunctional therapy in addressing common orofacial concerns.
• List introductory strategies to guide patient discussions about the options, outcomes, and initial considerations of neurotoxins versus myofunctional therapy, supporting informed decisions.

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Enhanced Case Selection for Clear Aligners: When and Why CBCT Makes a Difference

Presenter: Sofia Arauz, DDS

Dec 3rd, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: 3D Predict

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• List criteria to determine when it is essential to submit a CBCT for clear aligner cases.
• Discuss the role of CBCT in improving treatment accuracy and minimizing potential complications by visualizing teeth roots and supporting structures.
• Explain how integrating CBCT can broaden the use of aligner therapy in clinical practice, including its application in adjunctive treatments.

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Navigating Dry Mouth: Comprehensive Strategies for Xerostomia Management

Presenter: Gregg Helvey, DDS, CDT

Dec 10th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

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.

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IV Sedation Dentistry: What It Can Do to Elevate Your Practice

Presenter: John Roberson, DMD and Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD

Dec 12th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: Vesper Institute

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Describe how intravenous moderate sedation can be implemented in a real-life dental setting.
• Explain how integrating moderate IV sedation into a dental practice can help the practice grow, aid in the successful delivery of clinical care, and improve the overall patient experience.
• Discuss the safety of moderate IV sedation when practiced correctly.

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Individualized Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Presenter: Raymond Dionne, DDS, PhD; Nisha Ganesh, DDS; Sharon Gordon, DDS

Dec 17th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

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.

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Transforming Dental Practice: Integrating Intraoral Scanners for Enhanced Patient Care

Presenter: Ann Wei, DDS

Dec 17th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: DEXIS

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• List the benefits of intraoral scanning as a tool for diagnostics and case planning for both teeth and implants.
• Explain intraoral scanning best practices and troubleshooting tips.
• Discuss the components of a comprehensive CAD-CAM environment and how each component enhances patient care.

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Digital Complete Dentures… Not Conventionally Processed Dentures Anymore – Just Better!

Presenter: Christopher M. Minke, BS, DMD, MS, FACP

Dec 19th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: HALEON

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

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.

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Compendium's Complex Cases: Hiring and Retaining an Ideal Dental Team in 2025

Presenter: Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS; David Alexander, BDS, MSc, DDPH; Amy Morgan, BFA

Dec 19th, 2024

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Commercial Supporter: Spear Education

COST: $0.00

CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive

Learning Objectives

• Describe the challenges facing dental practices in the 2025 hiring landscape.
• Review key strategies to screen, select, and hire members of the dental team to create an optimized practice environment.
• Discuss ways to retain key employees to ensure the continuity and growth of the practice for years to come.

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