Dentaltown December 2017 - 22

CE update
Treating the Transgender Dental Patient
(Recorded Live at Townie Meeting 2017)
by Dr. Anne Koch

The Essentials of Endodontic Emergencies:
Diagnosis, Safe Access and Infection Management
by Dr. Brett E. Gilbert

This presentation goes into detail about Koch's fascinating
personal and professional history. She will also address all the
required aspects of care, beginning with a description of terms, as
well as how to create the proper office environment. This will lead
to a discussion of the medical challenges these patients face and
how those challenges may affect their dental treatment.

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.

Beginning With the End in Mind
(Recorded Live at Townie Meeting 2017)
by Dr. Cory Glenn

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
by Dr. Lane Ochi

Glenn's first course on Dentaltown explores digital treatment
planning and design to guide cases. It also focuses on the planning
and preparation for doing larger implant and restorative cases, using
technology to drive them, and how it all ties into overall life goals
and purposes. Glenn recently underwent eight months of chemo
for acute leukemia, and it changed his perspective quite a bit.

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.

Oral Diseases Associated With
Children and Adolescents
by Deborah Levin-Goldstein, RDH, MS
This course is the third in a series of oral pathology
presentations emphasizing common diseases
prevalent among patients throughout the life span.
This course will discuss conditions and diseases
commonly seen in children and adolescents. The
etiologies, clinical manifestations, symptoms and treatment options
for these conditions and diseases will be emphasized.

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.

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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.

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!

Dental Implants From Planning to Restoration:
The Physics Affecting Implants and Restorations
by Dr. Charles Schlesinger
This course delves into the physics surrounding implantology
and the effect both the patient and the restoration can have on the
peri-implant tissue. An in-depth look at implant design and its
contributions to primary stability and ultimate treatment success
are discussed.

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! ■

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown December 2017