DentaltownUK April 2018 - 9

Full-Arch Implant Supported Zirconia
by Pinhas Adar and Dr. John Heimke
Implant-supported hybrid appliances have proven to be an
exceptional and highly specialized treatment option for patients
with non-restorable teeth or existing edentulism. This presentation
will stress the importance of treatment planning, CAD/CAM
technology and the need for the laboratory technician's human
touch. Surgical aspects, provisionals during healing, management
of soft tissues and the protocol for final fabrication are discussed.

Silver Is the New Black: Improving Your Practice
with Silver Diamine Fluoride
by Dr. Jeanette MacLean
Silver diamine fluoride is a revolutionary approach to combating
caries in an effective and noninvasive manner. Discover the history
and science behind this powerful oral medicine that recently received
the prestigious FDA 'breakthrough therapy' designation and learn
how to successfully incorporate this caries management treatment
into your clinical practice today, including restorative options.

The Top 10 List for an Emergency Kit:
Color Coding
by Dr. Daniel Pompa
This course describes the essential drugs needed for an emergency
kit and how to use them according to color coding the medical
emergencies. It also addresses how dentists can recognize the early
signs and symptoms of potential crisis situations.

Improving Your Confidence and Competence
in Office Oral Surgery: Atraumatic Surgical
Extractions, Flaps and Splitting Teeth
by Dr. Jay Reznick
This presentation, recorded at Townie Meeting, will cover
important oral surgery topics for the general dentist, including
management of the patient on anticoagulants, antibiotic prophylaxis,
design and use of surgical flaps, handpieces and hand instruments,
surgical extractions, splitting teeth, retrieving root tips and atraumatic
extraction techniques.

Dental Duct Tape
by Dr. John Maggio
Glass ionomer materials have come a long way in the past
few decades; these bioactive materials are uniquely positioned to
help manage dental caries. This course will present indications
for these materials, including using them as liners, bases, sealants
and restorations for root caries and noncarious cervical lesions.
Differences between traditional glass ionomers and resin-modified
glass ionomers will be discussed.

Next Level Endodontics:
The Expanding Role of Vital Pulp Therapy
by Dr. Martin Trope
New knowledge and materials may allow us more predictability in vital pulp therapy in cariously exposed teeth. This
course proposes a protocol for the treatment of carious exposures
that expands vital pulp therapy in the endodontic treatment of
vital teeth.

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi
Successfully treating patients with fixed 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.

Avoiding Burnout: Use SMARTER Systems to Work
Less, Make More and Enjoy Practice Again
by Dr. Chris Griffin
We all struggle. Burnout is an increasing problem in our industry,
and it's not going away. Learn to apply Griffin's 'SMARTER
systems' framework to create a practice that makes your dream
lifestyle possible and experience the freedom of having options. The
system's only goal is to help you work less, make more and enjoy
practice-because you deserve it!

The Essentials of Endodontic Emergencies:
Diagnosis, Safe Access
and Infection Management
by Dr. Brett E. Gilbert
This course teaches the essential skills needed to confidently
handle endodontic emergencies in a general practice setting. The
material presented will help clinicians apply protocols and tips on
how to efficiently diagnose, access and locate canals safely. Infection
management and postoperative instructions and communication
are discussed in detail. ■

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DentaltownUK April 2018