UNITED-CONCORDIA CE On-Demand Webinars

Zirconia as an Alternative for Tooth Replacement

Presenter: Joan Pi Anfruns, DMD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Sep 30th, 2019 - Sep 30th, 2022

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss incorporating zirconia-dioxide implants as a standard treatment
Determine the benefits of zirconia implants compared to metal implants
Determine any complications that can also occur utilizing zirconia implants

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What Is in Your Water: The Importance of Dental Line Maintenance

Presenter: Sheri B. Doniger, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jun 4th, 2019 - Jun 30th, 2022

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify issues in current water delivery
Evaluate the appropriate method of waterline treatment necessary for your equipment
Create a policy and procedures for treatment of waterlines in your practice

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry

Presenter: Ken Nicholson, BDS, MSc | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Mar 5th, 2019 - Mar 31st, 2022

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define and discuss AI
Describe examples of AI currently in use in dentistry
Describe how AI can be used to enhance continuing education

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Professional Tooth Whitening: How to Maximize Breakthrough Technology

Presenter: Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia Dental Insurance

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Nov 29th, 2018 - Nov 30th, 2021

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Update the basic science and claims of the latest whitening technology and sensitivity protocol
Discuss how to best utilize safe and effective whitening options for different patients situations
Describe how to build revenue via whitening opportunities

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Esthetic Zone Implant-Supported Restorations

Presenter: Yair Y. Whiteman, DMD | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jun 22nd, 2018 - Jun 30th, 2021

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review esthetic and biologic considerations in planning and restoring implant supported restorations
Discuss transmucosal anatomy and sub gingival couture for implant restorations
Discover novel technique for provisionalization of immediate and delayed loading procedure

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Value-Based Dentistry: Discussing Treatment Options with your Patient

Presenter: Sreenivas Koka, DDS, MS, PhD, MBA | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Mar 29th, 2018 - Mar 31st, 2021

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify the challenges of evidence-based dentistry
Review the difference between evidence-based dentistry and value-based dentistry
Discuss who defines the needs and wants of the patient

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The Digital Implant Workflow: A Team Approach for Success

Presenter: Chad Duplantis, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Dec 27th, 2017 - Dec 31st, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the role of digital dentistry in implant dentistry
Review the role of the dentist, the laboratory, and the surgeon to achieve greater success.
Describe factors to consider to better predict a successful dental implant outcome

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Local Anesthetic Complications

Presenter: Robert Bosack, DDS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Oct 16th, 2017 - Oct 31st, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Describe an easy formula for maximal allowance local anesthetic doses
Improve first injection anesthesia with the mandibular block
List several examples of “unintended” nerve involvement

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Managing Xerostomia

Presenter: Domenica Sweier, DDS, PhD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jul 8th, 2017 - Jul 31st, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

define reversible and irreversible forms of dry mouth and identify contributing factors to the development of each.
determine how saliva and its components contribute to the maintenance of oral health
outline regimens for the successful management of dry mouth for dentate and edentulous elderly

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Improving Safety in Office-Based Sedation

Presenter: Robert C. Bosack, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Apr 12th, 2017 - Apr 30th, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Compare parameters that define minimal, moderate and deep sedation
Identify 4 methods to reduce patient morbidity due to deviations from safe practice
Summarize steps in basic emergency airway management (BEAM)

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Local Anesthesia - A Primer on Safety and Efficacy

Presenter: Scott Dickinson, DMD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Dec 21st, 2016 - Dec 31st, 2019

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the various local anesthetic options, including their mechanisms of action
Discuss the efficacy of anesthetic options, particularly articaine
Describe appropriate protocols in the event of an overdose of local anesthetic

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The General Dentist Places a First Implant

Presenter: Ankur Gupta, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 0 | COST: $0.00 | Oct 18th, 2016 - Oct 31st, 2019

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the equipment and materials needed
Discuss the clinical/surgical procedures that one must feel comfortable with before placing their first implant
Describe a specific, pragmatic checklist in determining the simplest cases to begin with, and a customizable, step by step guide, from anesthetic to surgery to post-op instructions

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Restoring Implants

Presenter: Greg Gillespie, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 0 | COST: $0.00 | Jul 13th, 2016 - Jul 31st, 2019

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand when and why to use custom abutments.
Clearly identify when to use cement retained vs screw retained implant restorations
Apply techniques for custom temporaries for improved gingival esthetics

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Infection Prevention and Control: Implementing a Culture of Safety in Your Practice

Presenter: Kathy Eklund, RDH, MPH | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 0 | COST: $0.00 | Mar 7th, 2016 - Mar 31st, 2019

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Describe the basic concepts and foundational principles of “Best Practices” for infection prevention.
Identify credible resources for Infection Prevention.
Describe the infection prevention and control components of the Safest Dental Visit.

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Dental Implant Maintenance

Presenter: Sanda Moldovan, DDS, MS, CNS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 0 | COST: $0.00 | Nov 25th, 2015 - Nov 30th, 2018

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review peri-implant tissue attachment and biofilm
Discuss a personalized home care program to optimize compliance and outcomes
Describe hygiene visit protocols for patients with dental implants

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Basic Medical Emergencies: Do you know what's inside your kit?

Presenter: Mana Saraghi, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia

CDE CREDITS: 0 | COST: $0.00 | Aug 25th, 2015 - Aug 31st, 2018

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

To review the contents of the basic medical emergency kit in the dental office
To explain the mechanism of action regarding the contents of the emergency kit
To discuss indications and contraindications of the various kit components

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