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: 1 Self Study | 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: 1 Self Study | 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: 1 Self Study | 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: 1 Self Study | 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: 1 Self Study | 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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