UNITED-CONCORDIA CE On-Demand Webinars

Advanced Local Anesthetic Techniques for the Dental Professional
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Presenter: Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Aug 24th, 2021 - Aug 31st, 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss and describe local anesthesia delivery techniques for alternative dental procedures
  • Describe physiological and anatomical considerations in identifying inadequate anesthesia
  • Develop critical thinking skills in the provision of troubleshooting local anesthetic delivery

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Ergonomics in Dentistry
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Presenter: Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | May 25th, 2021 - May 31st, 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss risk factors for work related pain, discomfort and possible disability
  • Determine solutions for a correct workspace
  • Discuss how to practice comfortably and safely

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Uncover Sleep Apnea in Your Practice
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Presenter: Erin E. Elliott, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Feb 23rd, 2021 - Feb 28th, 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Overview of what sleep apnea is and the different types
  • Overview of health consequences of untreated sleep apnea
  • Determine how an oral appliance works and oral appliance selection

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Cultural Competency and Oral Healthcare: A Critical Intersection
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Presenter: Cherae Farmer-Dixon, DDS, MSPH | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Dec 15th, 2020 - Dec 31st, 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • define culture, cultural competence, and cultural sensitivity
  • discuss how health disparities relate to cultural competence
  • discuss barriers to communication in oral healthcare and how they can be surmounted

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One Nation Overdosed: Unmasking the Opioid Epidemic
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Presenter: Edie Gibson, RDH, MS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Nov 30th, 2020 - Nov 30th, 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Identify the current trends in opioid misuse, including Fentanyl, Heroin and others
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of opioid addiction
  • Determine pain management alternatives to opioids

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Dentures...From Traditional to Digital...The Change for the Better!
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Presenter: Thomas Bilski, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Sep 1st, 2020 - Sep 30th, 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss the digital denture workflow from pre-op to final seat, photos and CBCT requirements and how to deliver the info to the patient
  • Determine what to do when a patient wants an exact duplicate of their existing denture
  • Develop a business model of digital dentures into a dental practice in regard to less chair time, less lab costs and increasing productivity without being too busy

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Intercepting Sleep Disordered Breathing
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Presenter: Ben Miraglia, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jun 2nd, 2020 - Jun 30th, 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss the etiology of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Malocclusion
  • Recognize the signs/symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing
  • Discuss the importance of early intervention via proper growth and development of the jaws

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Challenges with Mini Implants
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Presenter: Thomas Bilski, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Mar 3rd, 2020 - Mar 31st, 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Determine where mini implants best utilized
  • Discuss what clinical situations do not benefit the use of mini implants
  • Determine how to dig out of mini implant challenges

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Minimally Invasive Bioactive Dentistry
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Presenter: Fay Goldstep, DDS, FACD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Nov 26th, 2019 - Nov 30th, 2022
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Incorporate the minimally invasive “Perimeter Prep” and other simple predictable patient friendly techniques for operative success with flowables
  • Discuss the bioactive restorative material that can protect and prolong pulp vitality
  • Discuss how to obturate easily and predictably with bioactive ceramic sealers

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Zirconia as an Alternative for Tooth Replacement
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Presenter: Yair Y. Whiteman, DMD | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Sreenivas Koka, DDS, MS, PhD, MBA | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Chad Duplantis, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Robert Bosack, DDS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Domenica Sweier, DDS, PhD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Robert C. Bosack, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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Presenter: Scott Dickinson, DMD | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: United Concordia
CDE CREDITS: 0 | 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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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