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With each course listing, Format(s) Available links are displayed. To review the materials prior to purchasing the post-test select a format link. Format links are shown in red and are listed as Text (for Web-based online review), PDF (offering professional booklet formatting for online and/or offline review), and Interactive (audio/video-based programming for online review only). To view the course listing by topic, click the topic of interest from the listing shown at the left side of this page.
One must be registered with dentalCEtoday.com and logged in to create a selection cart and complete programs. To create a listing of courses of interest and possible purchase, select the Add To Selection Cart check box provided with each listed program. Checked listings will be added to you Selection Cart (when deselected they will be removed). To complete an online post-test and get CE credits, you must submit your Selection Cart. Submitted programs will be added to your User History page where exam links will be provided. Online post-tests provide immediate grade reports and certification upon successful completion. The following activities consist of CE articles that have been published in our flagship publication Dentistry Today during 2008. In addition to our CE articles, we will be posting a variety of courses that are only available through our online program (nonpublished activities do not have a program numbers assigned).
Opinions expressed by CE authors are their own and may not reflect those of Dentistry Today. Mention of specific product names does not infer endorsement by Dentistry Today. Information contained in CE articles and courses is not a substitute for sound clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. Participants are urged to contact their state dental boards for continuing education requirements.
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* Restorative Management of Double Teeth: Two Case Reports (#128)
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2
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Howard E. Strassler, DMD
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.
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** Periodontal Treatment of Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (#127.2)
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Silvana R. P. Orrico, PhD
Silvana R. P. Orrico, PhD, et al discuss the etiology, diagnosis, and clinical presentation of benign mucous membrane pemphigoid. A case report demonstrates the importance of periodontal treatment for this condition. This article is peer reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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** Salivary Testing for Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment (126)
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Thomas W. Nabors, DDS, Ronald C. McGlennen, MD, Doug Thompson, DDS
This article discusses how saliva and advanced DNA-PCR technology can help determine periodontal disease causation and risk for future disease progression, and can assist in personalizing therapy for each patient based on his/her specific infection. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.
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A Modern Paradigm for Caries Management (#86.1)::
Part 1: Diagnosis and Treatment
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Steven Steinberg, DDS
Steven Steinberg, DDS, begins a 2-part series that describes a new approach to caries management based on current science. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis (#106.1)::
Experiences in a Private Practice
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Robert W. Marder, DDS, Michael Z Marder, DDS
Michael Z. Marder, DDS, and Robert W. Marder, DMD, discuss the oral clinical presentation of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis and present a possible treatment using a chlorine dioxide containing mouthwash. After reading this article, the individual will learn oral clinical presentation of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON), and a possible treatment of BON using a chlorine dioxide-containing mouthwash.
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Bone Loss Associated With the Use of Tongue Piercing (#113.1)::
Case Report
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Camila Stadiniski Gonçalves, DDS
Camila Stadiniski Gonçalves, DDS, et al, reports a clinical case of tongue piercing that resulted in gingival recession and bone loss at the site of the mandibular central incisors. This article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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Dentistry’s Role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (#95.1)
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Lawrence D. Singer, DMD
In this peer-reviewed article, Lawrence D. Singer, DMD reviews obstructive sleep apnea and the dentist’s role in diagnosis and treatment of this serious condition. After reading this article, the individual will learn dentistry’s role in diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea, and the types of treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Developmental Mandibular Salivary Gland Defect (#98.2)::
The Importance of Clinical Evaluation
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Sako Ohanesian, DDS
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).
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Diagnosis and Management Challenges of Sialolithiasis (#103.2)::
Case Report
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1
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Aamir Sheikh, DDS
Aamir Sheikh, DDS, et al discuss the diagnosis and clinical management of sialolithiasis, including a case report demonstrating management challenges. After reading this article, the individual will learn the importance of relating the medical history, clinical exam, and radiographic assessment of a dental patient with sialolith, and the symptoms, predisposing factors, and differential diagnosis of sialolithiasis.
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Drug-Induced Black Hairy Tongue (#97.1)::
Diagnosis and Management
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Davidson Lawoyin, DDS, Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS
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.
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Management of the Simple Bone Cyst (#103.1)
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Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS, Maryam Ghoreishi, DDS
Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS and Maryam Ghoreishi, DDS, review the diagnosis and treatment of the simple bone cyst and discuss the potential pitfalls associated with surgical treatment of the simple bone cyst. After reading this article, the individual will learn the diagnosis and treatment of the simple bone cyst, and the potential pitfalls associated with the surgical treatment of the simple bone cyst.
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Mandibular First Molars With Four Canals: Report of Two Cases (#96.1)
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Arnaldo Castelluci, MD, DDS, Andrea Polesel, DDS
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.
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Mucocele Resection (#100.1)::
A Comparison of Two Techniques
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Ali Asgari, DDS
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.
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Nonsyndromic Supernumerary Teeth (#86.2)::
Case Report
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Ronaldo Antônio Leite, DDS, MSc, Juliana Stuginski-Barbosa, DDS, Frederico Bordini Chaves Faleiros, DDS, Egmont Azevedo Chagas, DDS
Ronaldo Antônio Leite, DDS, MSc, et al present an interesting case involving multiple supernumerary teeth. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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Occlusal Disease: Restorative Consequences and Patient Education (#93.2)
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Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS
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.
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Oral Thrush in a One-Month-Old Infant (#114.1)::
Etiology and Treatment
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Stephen E. Grimm III, DDS
Stephen E. Grimm III, DDS, et al discuss the diagnosis and treatment of oral thrush in infants and includes a case report as an example. This article is available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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Periodontal Manifestations in Systemic Sclerosis (#102.1)::
A Review
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Anshul Mehra, BDS, DDS, Suneet Kumar, MBBS, MD
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.
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Removal of a Complex Odontoma Associated With an Impacted Third Molar (#100.2)
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Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS
In this peer-reviewed article, Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS, describes the clinical technique and rationale for removal of a complex odontoma. After reading this article, the individual will learn diagnosis and treatment of odontomas, and potential pitfalls associated with the surgical procedure for removal of an odontoma.
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Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars (#87.2)
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Pushkar Mehra, DMD, Karl R. Koerner, DDS, MS, Shant Baran, DMD
Pushkar Mehra, DMD, Karl R. Koerner, DDS, MS, and Shant Baran, DMD, review the indications, contraindications, and techniques for third molar removal. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 1 hour of CE credit.
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The CDx Brush Biopsy and theDiagnosis of Oral Candidiasis (#92.2)
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Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, William Berg, DDS, William Schlesinger, DDS, Esther L.B. Childers, DDS
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.
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