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Next Level Endodontics: Root Canal
Filling, Trends and Transitions
by Dr. Martin Trope
New bioceramic sealers show tremendous promise
in improving the seal and allowing for a simplified
technique of root filling. Traditional methods are not
very successful in their aim and rely on the top filling
to block microbial challenge. In this course, see how
a root canal filling is performed with the top filling to
maintain the environment created by the microbial
control phase of root canal treatment.

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 prospective
buyers about how to approach the financial "due
diligence" of buying a dental practice. You'll learn
which information to look at, how to piece it together
and how to analyze it to formulate an offer. You'll also
learn other aspects of the purchase process, so you'll be
prepared when you locate a practice you want to buy.

PPO Plays
by Bill Rossi
This course goes into detail on what you need to
know when deciding whether to sign up for a PPO,
how to operate successfully with its participation,
and-if the need arises-the best practices on how to
leave PPO participation without losing patients. This
course is ideal for any dentist thinking about accepting
or leaving PPOs.

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi

The Standard of Care: What Is It? What Is
It Not? Key Information Both Specialists
and General Dentists Need to Know
by Dr. John Dovgan

A masterpiece! Successfully treating patients with
fi xed prosthodontics requires a mastery of materials
and mechanical concepts, as well as a respect for tooth
structure. We need to be aware of the interactions
between preparation design, margin configuration, core
buildups or posts, and the luting agent. After viewing
this course, you'll be able to identify the causes of failures
and prevent them from recurring.

This course will educate you on the definition
of the "standard of care" and how to meet it, as well
as key legal terms you need to know. Guidelines are
given for what is looked for in dental board cases and
malpractice cases, and local anesthetic and sedation
mistakes that dentists make. Learn which lines should
not be crossed and typical treatment notes you should
incorporate into practice.

Pediatric Dentistry: Anesthesia, Pulp
Therapy and Stainless Steel Crowns
by Dr. Josh Wren

We also have Dr. Howard Farran's One-Day Dental
MBA. 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! ■

With the Affordable Care Act mandating dental
coverage for those 19 and younger, more than 3 million
pediatric patients will be added to 150,000 dental
practices. Treating children may become a necessity

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for your dental office. Pulp therapy and stainless steel
crowns are procedures 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 are discussed, with emphasis on diagnosis
and technique. Stainless steel crowns are also discussed,
with procedural steps explained and shown. The course
also discusses Wren's process for using nitrous oxide,
appropriate topical anesthesia and local anesthesia to
achieve painless injections.

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