Presenter: Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Henry Schein Dental; Nordent Manufacturing, Inc.; Pac-Dent
CDE CREDITS:
1 Self Study
| COST: $0.00 | Monday, December 4, 2023 - Thursday, December 31, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
The latest advancements in prophy cups, hand instruments, and handpieces help elevate the standard of care in dental hygiene. This webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of these essential tools, focusing on their evolution, new market innovations, and benefits. The benefits include superior biofilm removal, enhanced infection control, and better ergonomics. Leveraging these technologies effectively in daily practice helps with the biggest goal of all: improving patient care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the evolution of prophy cups, hand instruments, and handpieces.
- Explain how updated equipment enhances infection prevention, biofilm removal, and patient care.
- Describe the application of tools that can increase efficiency during recare visits.
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Void-Holmes has received an honorarium from AEGIS Publications, LLC for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Orascoptic; SurgiTel
CDE CREDITS:
1 Self Study
| COST: $0.00 | Monday, April 3, 2023 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
Magnification enhances details in the oral cavity to allow more accurate diagnosis and treatments and helps facilitate improved clinical outcomes. This webinar is designed to explore the benefits of magnification in the operatory, with a special focus on the advantages of magnification in dental hygiene.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the advantages of using magnification chairside and its impact on patient care.
- Explain the benefits of incorporating endoscopy during periodontal instrumentation.
- Identify various types of dental loupes used in dental hygiene.
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Void-Holmes has received an honorarium from AEGIS Publications, LLC for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Air Techniques, Inc.; Directa Dental; Essential Dental Systems; L&R Ultrasonics
CDE CREDITS:
1 Self Study
| COST: $0.00 | Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
In 1993, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) established the first guidelines for cleaning dental unit waterlines in the dental industry. Even with almost 30 years of guidance, many dental practices do not have proper standard operating procedures for dental waterline treatment and maintenance. In this course, we will tackle the why and how for DUWL guidance while reviewing how to create standard operating procedures for your team to follow.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Define the proper protocol for safe dental water for patient treatment
- Determine the proper testing, treatment, and shocking protocols for your dental practice
- Review current protocols and standard operating procedures in your dental facility
- Discuss the importance of assigning an infection control coordinator
DISCLOSURES:
Ms. Strange has received an honorarium from AEGIS Communications for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: BURST.USA Inc.; Designs for Vision, Inc.; Premier Dental; Orascoptic; Water Pik, Inc.
CDE CREDITS:
1 Self Study
| COST: $0.00 | Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - Monday, March 31, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
In part one, attendees learned about emerging dental trends that impacted clinical guidelines and treatment protocols for the dental hygiene professional. Part II continues to examine the innovation and technology that is the catalyst for changing the way we practice dental hygiene and professional growth while providing a framework that sets the standard for how care is provided to patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Summarize research that continues to influence emerging trends and evidence-based treatments in dental hygiene
- Leverage information to enhance clinical practice, daily care strategies, professional development and career longevity
- Incorporate new products and technology into clinical practice to enhance patient treatment outcomes
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Void-Holmes has received an honorarium from AEGIS Communications for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Tami Wanless RDH, MEd | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Palmero Healthcare
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Saturday, September 30, 2023
DESCRIPTION:
Explore how to take care of yourself and your patient with confidence and care. This webinar will discuss infection control protocols and strengthen your hand scaling techniques by getting back to the basics with a positive approach.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gain a better understanding on how to protect yourself and your patient starting the moment you begin your day
- Discuss how to be attentive to the air environment
- Rediscover your passion for hand scaling and review foundational instrument design and grasp for superior deposit removal
DISCLOSURES:
Ms. Wanless has received an honorarium from Palmero Healthcare for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Tim Anderson, DDS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Convergent Dental
CDE CREDITS:
0
| COST: $0.00 | Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - Sunday, July 31, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
From increased efficiency to enhanced patient experience with better clinical outcomes, this webinar will discuss how CO2 all-tissue lasers in dentistry are quickly becoming the new standard of care for a myriad of dental procedures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Uncover the possibilities for anesthesia-free dentistry and how it can benefit you and your patients
- Review clinical cases of hard and soft tissue procedures performed with a 9.3 µm CO2 laser
- Discuss new blood-free, suture-free and pain-free soft tissue procedures to be completed in-house
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Anderson reports no conflicts of interest associated with this work.
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Presenter: Samuel B. Low, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Biolase
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - Thursday, June 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
The Er,Cr:YSGG laser has wavelength characteristics that are ideal for the repair of periodontal/implant disease while reducing inflammation and stimulating regeneration in a minimal invasive environment. This webinar will explore this laser and its potential benefits to your practice and patient satisfaction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe the tissue absorption characteristics of the Erbium laser and why it is the desirable laser for periodontal/implant disease management
- Demonstrate with clinical results how erbium lasers provide ideal periodontal wound healing properties to enhance patient related outcomes
- Provide minimally invasive techniques/procedures to reverse peri-implantitis and retain endosseous dental implants
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Low is the Chief Clinical Officer for Biolase.
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Presenter: Sheri B. Doniger, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - Thursday, June 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
This webinar will examine the importance of waterline maintenance to your practice and your patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify issues in current water delivery
- Evaluate the appropriate method of waterline treatment necessary for your equipment
- Create a policy and procedures for treatment of waterlines in your practice
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Doniger has received an honorarium from Dental Learning Systems, LLC, for her preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Eduardo De Agüiar, DDS, MS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Modern Dental USA/ MicroDental Laboratories
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - Monday, January 31, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Join Dr. De Agüiar for a high-profile review of dental photography and how to enhance your case acceptance and casework via the art of visualization.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe how improving one's photography usage can lead to a more efficient practice
- Discover how Dental Photography has evolved as a mandatory tool for communication among patients and the dental team
- Review the principles of light and color in natural and restored dentition
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. De Aguiar has received an honorarium from AEGIS Communications for his preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Todd Snyder, DDS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: NSK
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Thursday, December 20, 2018 - Friday, December 31, 2021
DESCRIPTION:
This webinar will introduce the benefits of utilizing electronic handpieces as opposed to the traditionally used air driven handpieces.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Introduce electric handpieces and when/how to use them
- Distinguish between high speed vs. low speed electric compared to air drive
- Determine what procedures best fit the different functions and how do they benefit the dentist
DISCLOSURES:
Dr. Snyder has received an honorarium from AEGIS Communications for his preparation and presentation of this program.
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Presenter: Brenda McCarson, RDH, BS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Brasseler USA
CDE CREDITS:
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| COST: $0.00 | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - Friday, January 31, 2020
DESCRIPTION:
This course will guide the dental hygienist through an evaluation process to simplify dental hygiene instrumentation currently used in practice. Only instrument designs critical for successful treatment outcomes are recommended to be retained in SRP and Re-Care Maintenance cassettes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the most common instruments taught in dental hygiene school and used in clinical practice.
- Design SRP and Re-care/Maintenance cassettes that contain instrument selections critical for successful patient treatment.
- Develop a monthly/annual budget that allows for consistent replacement of critical instrumentation.
DISCLOSURES:
Ms. McCarson is an employee of Brasseler USA.
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