Dentaltown June 2014 - (Page 20)

continuing education update What's New in Continuing Education? Finally it is summertime (well in the Northern Hemisphere anyway!). I thought it would never come. Time to go to the beach and take some Dentaltown CE on your iPad or Android device. There have been new additions to Dentaltown's CE courses in the last couple of weeks: Socket Bone Grafting Techniques using d-PTFE Membranes by Anthony Reganato, DDS, MD Dense PTFE is non-resorbable and chemically stable. In addition to its long history in the field of guided tissue regeneration, PTFE has been used for over 30 years in cardiovascular applications such as suture, vascular grafts and heart valves. PTFE is bioinert and does not cause inflammation. If manufactured with a small pore size (0.3 microns), bacteria are prevented from entering the structure of the barrier while still allowing diffusion of oxygen and small molecules across the membrane. Upon implantation, dense PTFE is immediately coated with plasma proteins, facilitating cellular adhesion to the smooth, biocompatible surface. This cellular adhesion is observed to form a hermetic seal, providing resistance to migration of bacteria and epithelial cells around and under the membrane when it is exposed in the mouth. Plasma protein adsorption also facilitates diffusion of soluble organic molecules across the membrane. Removal of dense PTFE is simplified due to the lack of tissue ingrowth into the surface structure. The primary advantage of high-density PTFE is the ability to remain exposed in the mouth while protecting the underlying defect and bone graft. The membrane is soft, flexible and easy to handle. Primary closure is not required and the membrane may be removed without additional surgery if exposed. If primary closure technique is used, the membrane may be easily removed through a small incision in a flapless technique. by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education 20 JUNE 2014 » dentaltown.com Townie Meeting 2013 Lecture Series Townie Talks 2013 - Practice, People and Economic Management by Dr. Howard Farran, Dr. Joe Steven, Garrett Gunderson, Fred Joyal, Dr. Mark Murphy and Dr. Mark Troilo Townie Talks 2013 - Increasing Clinical Production, Quality and Fun by Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Tarun Agarwal, Trisha O' Hehir, Dr. Lee Ann Brady and Dr. Michael DiTolla Fascinating Facts About Saliva, Seven Strategies for Xerostomia Management and the Future of Saliva Testing by Linda Douglas, RDH Adhesives - Is it Time to Switch? by Dr. Paul L. Child Prosthetically Driven Implant Planning, Placement and Restoration with CEREC by Dr. Darin O'Bryan Root Canal Anatomy Dictates Treatment Objectives by Dr. Scott Weed The Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Begin with the End in Mind by Dr. Glenn Doyon Emerging Trends in Implant Surgery by Dr. Brady Frank www.dentaltown.com In addition to these excellent courses, I want to remind everyone that we now have online John Nosti's latest CE masterpiece, Anterior All Ceramics: From Case Selection to Cementation. Are you wanting to perform more cosmetic dentistry in your office but unsure which patients are great candidates, or what cement works best? Patients today are as cosmetically motivated as they have ever been. Join Dr. John Nosti as he discusses case selection, Smile Design principles, how to order your Wax-up Rx, preparation designs, temporization tech- http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=388 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=308 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=389 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=336 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=337 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=385 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=386 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=340 http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=403 http://www.dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=424 http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown June 2014

Dentaltown.com Highlights
Howard Speaks
Professional Courtesy
Continuing Education Update
Insurance Changes--Buyer Beware (and Be informed)
The Art of Hand Filing
The Value of Magnification, Documentation and Ergonomics
Currently In-network with a Lot of Plans
High Tech, Low Overhead
Second Opinion: What Exactly is Modern Endodontics?
Patency and Profound Anesthesia
Eliminating the Ding of Endodontics
You Should Know: EdgeEndo
Improved Dentistry through Advanced Digital Radiography
Black and White: Diagnosing Doesn’t Have to be Gray Area
Ways to Make the Internet Your Best Source for New Patients
Digital Microscopy
You Should Know: Dentyzion
Poll: Implants
Function Meets Aesthetics: Advanced Materials for Posterior Restorations
Disability Insurance, Another Look…
Inside United Concordia
Ad Index
Perio Reports
Excuse Me, I’m Talking Here
Dentally Incorrect

Dentaltown June 2014