Chandur P. K. Wadhwani, DDS, MSD, and Alfonso F. Piñeyro, DDS, discuss the clinical problems that can result from the use of excessive implant cement when restoring implants and provide solutions to these problems. Two case reports are presented. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Jack D. Griffin Jr, DMD, discusses the clinical applications and techniques for zirconia restorations. A case report is presented that describes a conservative anterior bridge using a new zirconia primer, adhesive bonding, and retentive preparations. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Howard E. Strassler, DMD; Autumn Griffin, DDS; and Magrit Maggio, DMD; discuss enamel fluorosis, the aesthetic challenges it can present for certain patients, and a conservative aesthetic treatment modality for a patient who presented with mild to moderate fluorosis. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

This Dental CPR course will provide emergency cardiac care training at the Basic Life Support level. Basic Life Support is the recommended minimum level of training for all dental team members. Additionally, it is an excellent foundation for dental professionals planning on taking ACLS or Advanced Airway Management courses. It is recommended that the dentist and staff practice the BLS techniques demonstrated in this video as part of this CE course.

This course complies with current American Heart Association ECC guidelines.

Douglas A. Terry, DDS, and Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS, review the clinical history of composite resin aesthetic techniques, and present a simplified stratification technique using a new composite material. After reading this article, the individual will learn that the historical progression of aesthetic techniques for composite resin restorations, and a simplified aesthetic stratification technique.

Douglas A. Terry, DDS, et al, describe the clinical concepts and methodological approach to selecting a composite resin restorative material and preparing, restoring, and finishing the maxillary anterior dentition to attain precise, predictable, and pleasing aesthetic results. This article is available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Herbert I. Bader, DDS, reviews the current adjunctive periodontal therapy modalities available and discusses current research in this area. This article is peer reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Kala Sagar Madugula, BDS, MDS, DMD; Madhusudhan Reddy Kasipathi, BDS, DDS, MPA; and Udayraghav Reddy Gopireddy, BDS, MDS, review and provide specific guidelines for the use of antibiotics in the treatment of pulpal infections. General guidelines regarding the dentist’s use of antibiotics are included, and indications, dosages, and possible alternative medications are provided. This article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Eduardo Passos Rocha, DDS, MS, PhD, et al review the technological development of the removable partial denture (RPD), the effect of RPDs on biofilm formation and caries index, and the use of chlorhexidine as a chemoprophylactic agent for patients with RPDs. This peer-reviewed article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Daniela Nardi Mancuso, MS, DDS, et al assess treatment outcomes of implant-retained dentures versus conventional dentures in terms of masticatory efficiency, stability, and patient satisfaction. After reading this article, the individual will learn the factors affecting occlusion, masticatory efficiency, stability, and patient satisfaction in implant-retained dentures and conventional dentures, and comparative masticatory efficiency, stability, and retention of implant-retained dentures versus conventional dentures.

Douglas A. Terry, DDS, describes the accepted mechanism of dentinal sensation and discusses the etiology, differential diagnosis, and management of cervical dentin hypersensitivity. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

James K. Bahcall, DMD, MS, and F. Kris Olsen, DDS, MS, describe how both endodontic and restorative phases of treatment are critical for success. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD, et al discuss factors in determining treatment for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors and the importance of a total treatment approach using an interdisciplinary dental specialty team to maximize function, aesthetics, and oral health. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Kevin D. Huff, DDS, and Marlene S. Huff, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, describe the currently available early oral mucosal screening technologies and offer a methodology to assist the clinician in choosing the most appropriate screening protocols. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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In this peer-reviewed article, Sako Ohanesian, DDS, discusses the diagnostic process for developmental mandibular salivary gland defect. After reading this article, the individual will learn to differentiate a developmental salivary gland defect from traumatic bone cysts and other lesions, and to recognize the clinical and radiographic appearance of a developmental mandibular salivary gland defect (the intention is to avoid unnecessary biopsy).

In this peer-reviewed article, Davidson Lawoyin, DDS, and Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, present a case report involving diagnosis and management of black hairy tongue. After reading this article, the individual will learn the etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of BHT, and a management protocol for treating BHT.

J. Steven Cloyd, DDS, discusses flapless implant surgical procedures and presents a case report illustrating the importance of proper patient selection and meticulous surgical technique. This peer-reviewed article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Morteza Oshagh, DMD, MScD, et al, review the literature on the topic of forced tooth eruption and present a clinical case in which a newly designed appliance utilizing fiber-reinforced composite without orthodontic brackets was used to achieve forced eruption. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Mariano A. Polack, DDS, MS, and Joseph M. Arzadon, DDS, MD, discuss the biologic principles that guide the vertical and horizontal peri-implant components of bone loss and the presence of papillae around implant restorations. A case report demonstrating the implementation and clinical aesthetic value of these guidelines is presented. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

In this peer reviewed article, Joseh J. Massad, DDS and David R. Cagna, DMD, MS, present a new, modern technique and materials for taking immediate complete denture impressions. After reading this article, the individual will learn historic techniques for taking impressions for immediate complete dentures, and a new technique for taking accurate impressions for immediate complete dentures.

Plinio Mendes Senna, MSc, DDS, et al demonstrate a maxillary rehabilitation with an implant-retained removable partial denture involving 3 single implants and 3 remaining natural teeth. This article is peer-reviewed and available for one hour of CE credit.

James K. Bahcall, DMD, MS, and F. Kris Olsen, DDS, MS, discuss the uses of ultrasonic tips in endodontic treatment. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Zahed Mohammadi, DMD, MSD, reviews the composition, mechanism of action, clinical applications, and related aspects of iodine compounds in endodontics. This article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Randy Weiner, DMD, begins a 4-part series on the different types of liners, bases, and cements as well as their clinical applications. After reading this article, the individual will learn the definition of liners, bases, and cements, and clinical indications for liners, bases, and cements.

Randy Weiner, DMD, continues his 4-part series on the types of liners, bases, and cements and their clinical applications. This article will discuss 2 other materials than can be used as a liner, base, and/or cement: the glass ionomer-based and resin-based materials. After reading this article, the individual will have a better understanding of glass ionomers and resins and how they work along with a better understanding of how to appropriately use glass ionomers and resin in clinical practice.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, discusses the problems associated with residual soft-tissue anesthesia following administration of local anesthesia, the types of local anesthesia and mechanisms of action, and a new agent that reverses soft-tissue anesthesia. This article is available for 2 hours of CE credit.

David W. Paquette, DMD, MPH, DMSc, reviews the use of locally administered antimicrobials for the management of periodontal disease. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Douglas A. Terry, DDS, and Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS, begin a 2-part article on preventing and managing polymerization and occlusal stresses with composite resin restorations. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

In this peer-reviewed article, Andrea Polesel, DDS, and Arnaldo Castellucci, MD, DDS, discuss root canal anatomy of mandibular first molars and present case reports in which 4 canals were present. After reading this article, the individual will learn variations in root canal anatomy found in mandibular first molars, and the clinical technique for endodontically treating mandibular first molars with 4 canals.

In this peer-reviewed article, Ali Asgari, DDS, et al compare the use of electrocautery versus the ErCr:YSGG laser for mucocele resection. After reading this article, the individual options for treatment of a mucocele, and diagnosis and histopathology of mucoceles.

In this video presentation, a new and exciting alternative to porcelain veneers will be discussed and shown in a live patient demonstration. Learn how you can offer your patients a “Pearlfect Smile” at a fraction of the cost of conventional porcelain veneer restorations. The results are amazing! Dr. Robert Lowe and Mr. Moshe Mizrachi will discuss and demonstrate the clinical protocol for impressions, fabrication of the Pearlfect restorations, and placement techniques. Learn how this new and revolutionary process can change your practice!

Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS, reviews the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of occlusal disease when restoring teeth. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit. After reading this article, the individual will learn the clinical consequences of untreated occlusal disease, and the importance of educating patients about occlusal disease.

Terrence J. Griffin, DMD, et al discuss orthodontic movement of teeth using mini-implants for anchorage. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS, et al, describes Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome and the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

In this peer-reviewed article, Anshul Mehra, BDS, DDS, and Suneet Kumar, MBBS, MD, review the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of systemic sclerosis, including periodontal manifestations. After reading this article, the individual will learn the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, oral manifestations, and treatment of scleroderma, and the periodontal manifestations seen in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Lee H. Silverstein, DDS, MS, et al discuss biological principles and clinical technique for achieving aesthetic gingival contours prior to implant or tooth restoration. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

John West, DDS, MSD, discusses the scientific basis and clinical technique for the Heat Wave approach to vertical compaction of warm gutta-percha. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit. After reading this article, the individual will learn the scientific rationale for the “heat wave” vertical compaction of warm gutta-percha, and clinical technique for “heat wave” vertical compaction of warm gutta-percha.

In this peer-reviewed article, Jaana Autio-Gold, DDS, PhD, provides and update on fluoride varnishes and their clinical applications. After reading this article, the individual will learn how to use fluoride varnishes in clinical practice, and an approach to the nonsurgical management of incipient noncavitated caries lesions.

Howard E. Strassler, DMD, et al discuss the etiology and clinical presentation of double teeth, and present 2 case reports describing treatment for double teeth. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Herbert I. Bader, DDS, provides an overview of the emerging field of salivary diagnostics and suggests a basic approach to a working clinical protocol as an aid in risk assessment and treatment planning. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit

In this peer-reviewed article, Douglas A. Terry, DDS, Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS, and Cynthia P. Trajtenberg, DDS, MS, review the evolution of luting cements and proper luting technique. After reading this article, the individual will learn the historical development of luting cements, and mechanisms of adhesion and clinical application of self-adhesive luting cements.

Medha Singh, BDS, MS; Carole Palmer, EdD, RD; and Athena S. Papas, DMD, PhD, discuss the characteristics of Sjögren’s syndrome, how dental clinicians can identify patients having Sjögren’s syndrome, and how to treat patients with xerostomia resulting from this disease. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS, discusses the disadvantages of subgingival margins and how to avoid them, the clinical requirements of nonmetal restorations, and how to create aesthetic supragingival margins. After reading this article, the individual will learn the disadvantages of subgingival margins and how to avoid them using nonmetal restorations, and clinical requirements of nonmetal restorative options and how to create aesthetic supragingival margins.

Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, et al present cases in which the brush biopsy technique is used to help diagnose oral candidiasis. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

Robert A. Convissar, DDS, examines the peer-reviewed literature to challenge the 10 most common myths about CO2 lasers in dentistry. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Shanthi Madireddi, DDS, discusses the etiology and pretreatment recognition and considerations of thrombocytopenic purpura, a common bleeding disorder. This article is available for 2 hours of continuing education credit.

Supplement to CE article "Autistic Spectrum Disorder: The Challenge for Dentists." This supplemental article provides specific dental treatment protocol guidelines when treating patients with ASD. The supplement is not available for CE credit and is intended to provide additional clinically useful information.

Richard M. Parker, DDS, discusses zirconia restorative materials and their clinical applications. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.

In this peer-reviewed article, Gerard L. Lemongello, DMD, describes how restorative procedures were used to correct an adult malocclusion. After reading this article, the individual will learn how malocclusion affects the patient aesthetically, functionally, and biologically, and the long-term impact of treatment, as well as a treatment protocol that provides a patient with a class III malocclusion with an acceptable functional-occlusal relationship and an aesthetic dental/facial appearance.