Continuing Dental Education

This evidence-based course examines several chronic health conditions, and the role pathogenic oral bacteria play in disease pathophysiology. Oral pathologies that develop from either the condition itself or pharmacologic agents utilized in treatment will be explored, engaging participants in differential diagnoses during case presentations.

The live webinar is designed to discuss the contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology for general dentists and dental hygienists. Starting from the patient’s medical history and how important is to understand when to move forward with the data collection and in which circumstances to give a medical consultation. Participants will understand the etiological factors, the proper diagnosis and rationale behind the new classification system involving the staging and grading of chronic periodontitis.

This live webinar will discuss the developmental disabilities of special needs patients with respect to being dental patients, and, what to look for in the dental office regarding their care process and how to be aware of the issues that affect these “special people” with special needs.

This live webinar will provide a clear understanding of the demographics of patients that will occur during the next twenty years, along with the types of diseases/disorders that will become a focus for practitioners. This course will discuss autoimmune-type diseases, chronic age-related disorders and the cultural implications of health issues in a multi-complex society.

This course is designed to inform the participant about various oral pathologic lesions of the oral cavity. The oral health care professional should be able to identify common lesions and understand how to manage patients with such conditions.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

This course, designed for dentists & dental hygienists, will offer information to identify signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of periodontal classification through a case-based approach. Dr. Sharma will review advanced instrumentation to avoid burnishing and effectively remove calculus during non-surgical periodontal therapy and the most current research and guidelines related to NSPT, providing valuable insight into effectively treating and stabilizing periodontal disease.

Today, pharmaceuticals are being developed and brought to market faster than at any time in recent history. This is particularly true for drugs used to manage or treat chronic health conditions. In this presentation, a review of some of these new drugs will be reviewed along with an update on some important drug classes that have been around for a while.

This live webinar will discuss the developmental disabilities of special needs patients with respect to being dental patients, and, what to look for in the dental office regarding their care process and how to be aware of the issues that affect these “special people” with special needs.

This live webinar will provide a comprehensive review of techniques in delivering local anesthesia for dental procedures of the maxilla and mandible. A review of applicable anatomy and landmarks will set the stage for a review of techniques of delivery and choices of the type of anesthesia to achieve optimum patient comfort during and post procedure. Finally a review of risks and complications along with their management associated with delivery of local anesthesia will be reviewed.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the delivery of health care. This live webinar will discuss the impact on dentistry by presenting the most recent infection control recommendations and regulations as they relate to dental settings. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, vaccinations, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment. Application of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions, PPE and air quality requirements necessitated by emergence of SARS-CoV-2 disease also will be considered in light of updated CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA publications.

In conjunction with BeamReaders, Inc., we are pleased to offer a highly interactive 10 hour course by Dr. Dania Tamimi.
This 2-day live webinar will take place on Friday, 12/6 from 9 am - 2:30 pm ET and conclude on Saturday, 12/7 from 9 am - 2:30 pm ET.

This course will move your 3D diagnostic skills to the next level! BeamReaders, Inc's educational arm, Institute of Advanced Maxillofacial Imaging (IAMI), provides clinicians with a structured imaging knowledge base, allowing them to make informed decisions about imaging goals, diagnostic objectives, dosage, cost, and treatment risk.

Included with this live webinar - BeamReaders' 3-part CBCT Education Series On-Demand course (a $600 savings!). As a recommended prerequisite to the live presentation, this series covers 3D anatomy, foundational information on CBCT imaging & a comprehensive process for reviewing a scan.

This live webinar will clarify diagnosis and treatment planning to help hygienists and dentists feel comfortable with stabilizing periodontal conditions and creating a predictable foundation for successful ongoing maintenance and restorative care. This course is designed to enhance or develop skills in basic periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning, while at the same time showing the long term potential for a non-surgical minimally invasive approach.

This live webinar is an in-depth look at how we may not see things in the mouth or head and neck areas that can be and are detrimental to our patient’s overall health, both oral and systemically. We need to understand the pathways in which oral disease and systemic diseases are connected and how we can make treatment choices that are and will be favorable.

This course will enable participants to recognize the overall signs of child maltreatment as well as the oral / head and neck manifestations. The dental team is required to report suspected child maltreatment to local child protection authorities. This course will provide participants with the framework for documentation and reporting such instances.

Maintaining OSHA dental office compliance is the responsibility of the entire dental team. Dental offices are required to implement and maintain all the necessary infection control and safety systems as required by OSHA. This live webinar provides valuable information on the regulatory requirements and offers practical suggestions on how the dental team can work together to ensure a mutually safe work environment for employees and patients.

This live webinar is an overview of oral pathologic conditions affecting children/adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. It includes both common and uncommon conditions presented in an engaging format. This course can serve as an excellent update for seasoned hygienists/dentists or a relevant review for new graduates entering the field.

This live webinar is designed to inform the participant about ulcerative conditions lesions of the oral cavity ranging from common entities to more rare dermatologic conditions with oral manifestations. Treatment and management of patients with these ulcerative conditions will be reviewed for each entity.

This program explores the family of cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and congestive heart failure) and the medications used in their treatment. Participants will explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning.

Dr. Bradford Towne, co-author of “Neurotoxins and Facial Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery”, provides an introduction to the use of botulinum toxin for facial cosmetic enhancement in this three hour live webinar. During this presentation, participants will learn the basic pharmacology of botulinum toxin, indications for its use, benefits and risks associated with the injection of toxin. During this webinar, a review muscles of facial expression, pre treatment evaluation, documentation, an introduction to techniques for injection and overview potential complications.

The morning session of this live webinar will focus on practical discussion of the most recent infection prevention regulations and recommendations as they relate to dental settings. In the afternoon, the most recent information on vaccines recommendations for infectious diseases, including influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, shingles, HPV, COVID-19 and pertussis.

Dental implants are a critical option for our patients who seek comprehensive optimal care dentistry. The technical advancements over the last decade have been incredible. The entire dental team must be engaged and educated on their roles and impact on successful cases.

This course is a practical case-based presentation designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental / hygiene practice. Topics will include creation of an emergency plan, staff responsibilities, communication techniques, emergency medical equipment and appropriate emergency drugs and their use.

Management of acute dental pain is accomplished with the use of non-opioid and opioid analgesics. However, this normally occurs outside the dental office, away from the immediate supervision of the clinician, who is often faced with the difficult task of managing patient pain while also avoiding adverse outcomes for both the patient and their communities. This program will provide participants with an overview of the pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate prescribing practices for opioid analgesics.

This program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents and analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to effective perioperative pain management and best practices for prescribing analgesics for postoperative pain control.

This course is designed to inform the participant of how certain sexually transmitted infections manifest in the oral cavity. Prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections affecting the oral cavity will also be discussed.

This program will provide participants with an overview of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dental practice. Special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and techniques essential to accurately identify the need for pain control, individualize patient care, and assess the efficacy of the local anesthetic agents administered.

This course is designed for dentists and dental hygienists and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information to identify signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. The course will provide chronological information on the dental hygiene assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

There is a large spectrum of food related intolerances that include Celiac Disease (CD), food allergy, lactose intolerance and intolerance to FODMAPs. These disorders require increased attention from dental clinicians, in terms of how they may impact the patient’s oral cavity. This session will encompass guidelines on how to easily and safely treat dental patients who require gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free and/or low FODMAP diets.

This 7-hour live interactive webinar will provide attendees with contemporary knowledge on three important facets of dental care for pediatric patients: Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth, Minimally Invasive Techniques, and Restorative Dentistry.

This live webinar is designed to provide an update on recreational drugs and to describe the oral effects of substance abuse. Drugs covered include a range of legal and illegal substances, ranging from cigarettes and marijuana to opioids. Participants will be provided with tools to help recognize potential patients abusing recreational substances.

This live webinar is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility. Many clues may be evident and exhibited by a patient or even by the perpetrator who may be accompanying the victim. Unless the healthcare professional is aware of the signs, the opportunity to assist the victims may not be recognized. The protocol for reporting human trafficking will be presented with excellent handouts for the participant on dental findings and seeking help for a victim.

This course is a practical case-based presentation designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental / hygiene practice. Topics will include creation of an emergency plan, staff responsibilities, communication techniques, emergency medical equipment and appropriate emergency drugs and their use.

The live webinar is designed to discuss the contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology for general dentists and dental hygienists. Starting from the patient’s medical history and how important is to understand when to move forward with the data collection and in which circumstances to give a medical consultation. Participants will understand the etiological factors, the proper diagnosis and rationale behind the new classification system involving the staging and grading of chronic periodontitis.

This program explores diabetes, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Special emphasis will be placed on the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic connection.

This course is designed to do a brief overview of common entities in which oral health care providers treating pediatric patients will encounter. A variety of topics will be discussed ranging from developmental defects to salivary gland lesions with a focus on more common lesions.

This program will provide participants with an overview of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dental practice. Special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and techniques essential to accurately identify the need for pain control, individualize patient care, and assess the efficacy of the local anesthetic agents administered.

Management of acute dental pain is accomplished with the use of non-opioid and opioid analgesics. However, this normally occurs outside the dental office, away from the immediate supervision of the clinician, who is often faced with the difficult task of managing patient pain while also avoiding adverse outcomes for both the patient and their communities. This program will provide participants with an overview of the pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate prescribing practices for opioid analgesics.

This course will provide the oral health care team with tools to help identify oral potentially malignant disorders (PMDs). These PMDs are almost always present and visible before an HPV-negative oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) develops; therefore, detection of these PMDs is vital in improving the lives of those affected by PMDs and oral cancer in this country.

Some patients complain that their quality of life is significantly altered by years of progressive lichen planus that is treated for years with little change in the progression of the lesions. Making some minor changes may have a huge implication in the quality of life for these patients. Sometimes a misdiagnosis enters the picture, and patients may see multiple providers for years before any change occurs. Only, to find out that they may need treatment for another mucosal disease instead of or in addition to lichen planus.

Join this interactive, live webinar for facts, statistics, new treatment modalities, current patient protocol and discussion on this important topic.

This live webinar presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

This program will provide participants with an overview of the most common substances of abuse, along with their potential contraindications to dental therapy and the resulting necessity, if any, for dosage modifications of commonly used dental drugs.

This course is a practical case-based presentation designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental / hygiene practice. Topics will include creation of an emergency plan, staff responsibilities, communication techniques, emergency medical equipment and appropriate emergency drugs and their use.

This live webinar is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility. Many clues may be evident and exhibited by a patient or even by the perpetrator who may be accompanying the victim. Unless the healthcare professional is aware of the signs, the opportunity to assist the victims may not be recognized. The protocol for reporting human trafficking will be presented with excellent handouts for the participant on dental findings and seeking help for a victim.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

What potential complications lurk behind the patient’s medical history that may impact dental therapy? This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of the medications, supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. The pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics will be presented as well as an overview of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents.

Orofacial pain covers a wide spectrum of symptoms. It can be exhibited in many head and neck areas, with most complications associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). An essential part of routine dental examinations for all patients and the gold standard for diagnosing TMD is based on the patient’s history, clinical examination, and imaging when necessary.

This live webinar will review several health conditions that plague women more than men but we, as health professionals, are not given as much information about. Learn about lesser discussed topics that can affect a women’s systemic health as well as their oral health.

The live webinar is designed to discuss the contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology for general dentists and dental hygienists. Starting from the patient’s medical history and how important is to understand when to move forward with the data collection and in which circumstances to give a medical consultation. Participants will understand the etiological factors, the proper diagnosis and rationale behind the new classification system involving the staging and grading of chronic periodontitis.

This comprehensive program explores the dental implications of the prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. Participants receive this essential information in a format which is not only practical and applicable but also highly entertaining for the entire dental team.

This course is designed to inform the participant about various oral pathologic lesions of the oral cavity. The oral health care professional should be able to identify common lesions and understand how to manage patients with such conditions.

This live webinar will provide a clear understanding of the demographics of patients that will occur during the next twenty years, along with the types of diseases/disorders that will become a focus for practitioners. This course will discuss autoimmune-type diseases, chronic age-related disorders and the cultural implications of health issues in a multi-complex society.

Join us to explore the dynamic intersection of nutrition and the oral microbiome in this interprofessional course. The oral microbiome is linked to oral and systemic health and disease. Discover the core concepts of the nutrition-oral microbiome connection, where cutting-edge research has uncovered crucial nutrients for oral homeostasis.

This live webinar presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

This program explores the family of cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and congestive heart failure) and the medications used in their treatment. Participants will explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning.

Management of acute dental pain is accomplished with the use of non-opioid and opioid analgesics. However, this normally occurs outside the dental office, away from the immediate supervision of the clinician, who is often faced with the difficult task of managing patient pain while also avoiding adverse outcomes for both the patient and their communities. This program will provide participants with an overview of the pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate prescribing practices for opioid analgesics.

This program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents and analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to effective perioperative pain management and best practices for prescribing analgesics for postoperative pain control.

Some patients complain that their quality of life is significantly altered by years of progressive lichen planus that is treated for years with little change in the progression of the lesions. Making some minor changes may have a huge implication in the quality of life for these patients. Sometimes a misdiagnosis enters the picture, and patients may see multiple providers for years before any change occurs. Only, to find out that they may need treatment for another mucosal disease instead of or in addition to lichen planus.

Join this interactive, live webinar for facts, statistics, new treatment modalities, current patient protocol and discussion on this important topic.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

This course is designed to inform the participant of how certain sexually transmitted infections manifest in the oral cavity. Prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections affecting the oral cavity will also be discussed.

Over 18 million Americans are navigating the night in a silent struggle against sleep breathing disorders (SBD), such as sleep apnea, where dreams are disrupted not by nightmares, but by an unseen obstruction. With your unique position in the patient's care team, dental professionals have the power to detect, inspire and educate patients about this stealthy disruptor of sleep.

This course is a practical case-based presentation designed to expose the participants to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental / hygiene practice. Topics will include creation of an emergency plan, staff responsibilities, communication techniques, emergency medical equipment and appropriate emergency drugs and their use.

This program provides participants with an overview of the dental considerations of the most popular prescription and non-prescription drugs and supplements which patients use to self-medicate. Special emphasis will be given to techniques useful in successfully identifying self-medication and obtaining a complete patient medication history.

This live webinar is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility. Many clues may be evident and exhibited by a patient or even by the perpetrator who may be accompanying the victim. Unless the healthcare professional is aware of the signs, the opportunity to assist the victims may not be recognized. The protocol for reporting human trafficking will be presented with excellent handouts for the participant on dental findings and seeking help for a victim.

The live webinar is designed to discuss the contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology for general dentists and dental hygienists. Starting from the patient’s medical history and how important is to understand when to move forward with the data collection and in which circumstances to give a medical consultation. Participants will understand the etiological factors, the proper diagnosis and rationale behind the new classification system involving the staging and grading of chronic periodontitis.

This live webinar is designed to inform the participant about ulcerative conditions lesions of the oral cavity ranging from common entities to more rare dermatologic conditions with oral manifestations. Treatment and management of patients with these ulcerative conditions will be reviewed for each entity.

This program will provide participants with an overview of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dental practice. Special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and techniques essential to accurately identify the need for pain control, individualize patient care, and assess the efficacy of the local anesthetic agents administered.

This live webinar presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

This course is designed to cover a wide range of oral pathologic lesions, including oral manifestations of systemic diseases, syndromes, and other various pathology entities.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

Orofacial pain covers a wide spectrum of symptoms. It can be exhibited in many head and neck areas, with most complications associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). An essential part of routine dental examinations for all patients and the gold standard for diagnosing TMD is based on the patient’s history, clinical examination, and imaging when necessary.

Management of acute dental pain is accomplished with the use of non-opioid and opioid analgesics. However, this normally occurs outside the dental office, away from the immediate supervision of the clinician, who is often faced with the difficult task of managing patient pain while also avoiding adverse outcomes for both the patient and their communities. This program will provide participants with an overview of the pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate prescribing practices for opioid analgesics.

This program explores diabetes, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Special emphasis will be placed on the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic connection.

Over 18 million Americans are navigating the night in a silent struggle against sleep breathing disorders (SBD), such as sleep apnea, where dreams are disrupted not by nightmares, but by an unseen obstruction. With your unique position in the patient's care team, dental professionals have the power to detect, inspire and educate patients about this stealthy disruptor of sleep.

This program will provide participants with an overview of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dental practice. Special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and techniques essential to accurately identify the need for pain control, individualize patient care, and assess the efficacy of the local anesthetic agents administered.

This program explores the family of cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and congestive heart failure) and the medications used in their treatment. Participants will explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning.