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continuing education update Continued from p. 16 and the luting agent. After viewing this course, you'll be able to identify the causes of failures and prevent them from recurring. Understanding Occlusion by Dr. John Nosti Occlusion remains one of the most confusing topics in dentistry today, because of seemingly different opinions on the importance of dictating restorative positions on every patient. Dr. John Nosti defi nes occlusion, simplifies common terminology and reviews when restorative positions should or shouldn't be used. If you've ever been confused by centric relation, centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation, or if you've wanted to learn a predictable way to take a centric relation bite registration or an increased vertical bite registration, this course is for you. The Power of Solo Dentist with PPO Negotiations by Sandi Hudson This course is designed to help solo dentists understand how to successfully negotiate PPO fees, based on the makeup of their individual practices. Tailor your participation to strategically position yourself against increased competition and corporations. Understand the differences between direct contracts and third-party administrators or shared networks to take control of your level of participation. Pediatric Dentistry: Anesthesia, Pulp Therapy and Stainless Steel Crowns by Dr. Josh Wren With the Affordable Care Act mandating dental coverage for those 19 and younger, more than three million pediatric patients will be added to 150,000 dental practices. Treating children may become a necessity 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. Minimally Invasive Esthetic Dentistry: An Oxymoron? by Dr. Arthur Volker Minimally invasive dentistry is a hot topic-it's easy to talk about taking away less tooth structure, but it's more difficult to apply this concept to achieve predictable, aesthetic and functional results. This course aims to give clinicians the tools needed to successfully and immediately expand their use of minimally invasive dentistry in daily practice. 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. We also have Dr. Howard Farran's One Day Dental MBA. Dr. 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! ■ To view more CE offerings, visit dentaltown.com/onlinece 18 AUGUST 2016 // dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=629 http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=630 http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=620 http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=474 http://www.dentaltown.com/dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=422 http://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown August 2016

On Dentaltown.com
Howard Speaks: You Don't Know COGS
Professional Courtesy: The Promise of Technology
Continuing Education Update
Industry News
Dealing with Parents Who Refuse GA Whose Children Obviously Need It
Class II Composite Technique
Best Alginate, Hands Down!
The Pillars of Attraction
Out-of-Pocket Collections: Mending the Holes
Dentists Playing Bankers: A new perspective on accounts receivable
Character Studies: Your financial tendencies likely depend on which of these nine archetypes fits you best
Quality Control: Five reasons you should purchase quality hygiene instruments
Practice Solutions: 3M
Opting Into—Or Out of—Typical Transitions
Treatment of Intraoral Infections
Service Profile: Gilleard Dental Marketing
Product Profile: Ivoclar Vivadent
Immediate Implants: Tips for improving the outcome in the aesthetic zone
New Products
You Should Know: Call Sumo
10 Strategic Insights for Patient-Producing Postcards
Monthly Poll: Pediatric Dentistry
CE: Oral Diseases Associated with Men
Dentally Incorrect

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