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  • Evolution of Comprehensive Care, Part 5

    by admin 1 Lessons in $40.00

    Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, in part 5 of a 6-part article series, discusses how clinicians are able to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients better than ever before.

  • Surgical Techniques to Increase Bone Augmentation Success

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    Randy R. Resnik, DMD, MDS, covers advantages and disadvantages of the various bone grafting options available today.

  • To Graft or Not To Graft? Treating Vertical Bone Defects in the Aesthetic Zone

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    Craig M. Misch, DDS, MDS, discusses treatment planning for implant prostheses in the anterior maxilla when bone defects are present.

  • Vitamin B12 and Dentistry (#191)

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    Iris Morton, DDS, MS, and Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, discuss vitamin B12 patient care and the pathophysiology related to the oral manifestations of vitamin B12 serum values. Issues of particular importance to clinical dentistry are addressed. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Dental concerns related to vitamin B12. The pathophysiology related to oral manifestations of vitamin B12 serum values.

  • Dry Mouth Syndrome and the Emerging Role of Arginine-Based Technologies (#190)

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    Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, and Brian Nov?, DDS, discuss dry mouth syndrome and dental professionals? role in diagnosing and managing this condition. The emerging role of arginine-based technologies in the management of dry mouth syndrome is also discussed. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Causes and health complications of dry mouth syndrome and the dental professional?s role in diagnosing and managing this condition. The emerging role of arginine-based technologies in the management of dry mouth syndrome.

  • A Review of E-Cigarettes and Related Health Issues (#189)

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    Alison L. Glascoe, DDS, MS, and Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, discuss electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, including related regulatory and oral/public health issues. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Cigarette smoking and nicotine exposure is a co-factor for promoting periodontitis. Current status of electronic nicotine delivery systems including regulatory and public health issues.

  • Oral Effects Associated With Obesity and Bariatric Surgery (#181)

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    Alison L. Glascoe, DDS; Ronald S. Brown, DDS; Derrick K. Eiland, DDS; and Cheryl E. Fryer, DDS; discusses the general and oral health effects associated with obesity and bariatric surgical techniques used to treat obesity, and dental treatment considerations for obese patients. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: The current state of the medical and dental literature regarding obesity,. The bariatric surgical treatments for obesity and the positive and negative outcomes from bariatric surgical treatment.

  • A Contemporary Approach to Intraoral Optical Scanning and In-Office 3-D Printing (#192)

    by admin 1 Lessons in $40.00

    Michael D. Scherer, DMD, MS, examines the clinical applications of the latest intraoral optical scanning and in-office 3-D printing technologies and reviews the literature regarding the accuracy of these techniques for replicating the dentition and oral tissues compared to conventional impression techniques. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Clinical applications of current intraoral optical scanning and in-office 3-D printing technologies,. Literature-supported accuracy of these technologies for replicating the dentition and oral tissues compared to conventional techniques..

  • Uncontrolled Dental Caries in a Young Adult (#187)

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    Cheryl E. Fryer, DDS, MS, MA; Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS; and Sandra D. Osborne, RDH, MS; present a case of uncontrolled dental caries in a 24-year-old adult and discuss diagnosis, etiology, and management of the high-risk caries patient. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Factors involved in the etiology and diagnosis of uncontrolled dental caries. How to manage the patient with uncontrolled dental caries.

  • Regenerative Endodontics: Clinical Review and Case Reports (#183)

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    Rico Short, DMD, describes regenerative endodontic procedures as a viable treatment option to biologically replace damaged, diseased, or missing structures such as dentin, root structures, and cells of the pulp-dentin complex in immature necrotic permanent teeth without performing conventional endodontic therapy. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Principles of regenerative endodontics in the treatment of immature necrotic permanent teeth. Clinical protocol for treating immature necrotic permanent teeth with regenerative endodontics.

  • Extraction Socket Preservation Prior to Implant Placement (#184)

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    George A. Mandelaris, DDS, MS, and Mei Lu, DDS, MSD, PhD, present case reports demonstrating use of a demineralized bone matrix material in conjunction with a bioresorbable membrane for extraction socket preservation prior to placement of implants. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 4 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Histologic, clinical, radiographic, and histomorphometric assessments regarding the efficacy of a demineralized bone matrix material and a bioresorbable membrane for extraction socket preservation. A clinical technique and materials for socket preservation prior to implant placement.

  • The Circumferential Splint Reinvented (#185)

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    Gerald Wank, DDS, and Paul Springs, DMD, discuss the circumferential splint as a long-term treatment for periodontally compromised anterior teeth. The clinical procedure is described, and 2 case reports are presented. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Indications for the circumferential splint as a long-term treatment for periodontally compromised anterior teeth. Clinical procedure for treating periodontally compromised anterior teeth with a circumferential splint.

  • Management of Mandibular Anterior Teeth With Gingival Recession (#182)

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    Ahmad Soolari, DMD, MS; Amin Soolari, CRDT; and Randa Alobaidi, CRDT; discuss gingival recession involving the mandibular anterior teeth and present a technique for restoring root coverage, reducing sensitivity, and improving aesthetics. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Clinical options for managing localized gingival recession. A technique for restoring root coverage, reducing sensitivity, and achieving aesthetics in a case of Miller Class II gingival recession.

  • Correction of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Interdisciplinary Treatment (#188)

    by admin 1 Lessons in $40.00

    Joseph Yousefian, DMD, MS, MA; Kate Weaver, DDS; Douglas Trimble, DMD, MD; Robert William DePaso, MD; and Robert Gottlieb, DDS; discuss obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and describe a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment that successfully addressed the patient?s dentofacial aesthetic concerns and other health issues. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: Definition and complications of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Interdisciplinary treatment, dentofacial aesthetic concerns, and other health issues involving OSAS.

  • Zygomatic Implant Options for the Atrophic Maxilla: Case Report (#186)

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    Germana de Villa Camargos, DDS; C?lio Jesus do Prado, DDS, MSc, PhD; Paulo Abdalla Saad, DDS, MSc, PhD; and Darceny Zanetta-Barbosa, DDS, MSc, PhD; discuss the use of zygomatic implants in treating the atrophic maxilla. A case report is presented in which an atrophic maxilla was treated with a fixed prosthesis supported by a combination of zygomatic and conventional implants, using 2 distinct surgical techniques. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CE activity, the individual will learn: The outcome of rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla using zygomatic implants,. Intrasinus and extrasinus surgical techniques for placing zygomatic implants in the atrophic maxilla.