Courses

New date: June 21, 2025 (originally, April 12) Advancing Endodontic Success by Mastering Root Canal Irrigation Techniques Presenter: Omer Sheriff Sultan, BDS, MDS, PhD - Adjunct associate professor of Endodontics, IMU, Malaysia; and associate professor, Dept. of Restorative Dentistry. A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, USA Audience: All dental professionals Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom. CDE Credits: 1.5   Course Fee: $59 for all registrants Full Details and to register Root canal therapy's success hinges on three critical steps: proper instrumentation, effective irrigation, and thorough obturation. Of these, irrigation plays the most pivotal role in ensuring the healing of periapical tissues. During endodontic disinfection, the clinician faces many limiting factors: such as complex root canal anatomy, untouched dentin walls left during mechanical instrumentation, and bacterial load in the forms of biofilm attached to dentin walls and in the isthmus. This course will discuss the importance of traditional and newer root canal irrigants with evidence-based irrigation protocols required to accomplish the debridement of the root canal system, which is essential for the predictable success of endodontic cases. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar Series.

Presenter: Pierre-Luc Michaud, DMD, MSc, Cert. Prosth, - Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada Audience: All dental professionals Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom. Starts 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 5PM PT. CDE Credits: 2    Course Fee: $69 for all registrants Details and to register  Contact CDM CE Office for inquiries or assistance These days, it is common to prescribe crowns to restore anterior or posterior teeth with structural or esthetic challenges. However, in many situations, conservative partial coverage restorations could be advantageously used. This course reviews three different types of partial coverage restorations: veneers, inlays, and onlays. During the presentation, the advantages and disadvantages of these types of restorations along with various factors important to consider will be discussed. Onlays will be compared to crowns to consider the ideal clinical situation for each of these options. The preparation designs, clinical procedures, and materials used for partial coverage restorations will be thoroughly discussed. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar series.

QPR - Protocol for Inspiring Hope to Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Crises Presenter: Juliette Daniels, EdD - Detroit Mercy Audience: All dental professionals Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom. Starts 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 5PM PT. CDE Credits: 2    Course Fee: $69 for all registrants Details and to register  Contact CDM CE Office for inquiries or assistance. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying 'Yes' to saving the life of a patient, friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR Training reinforces that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. QPR plants the seeds of hope, which saves lives. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar series.

Improving the Osseointegration of Dental Implants: Exploring Cellular Mechanisms Presenter: Zeeshan Sheikh, Dip.Dh, BDS, MSc, M.Perio -  Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada Audience: All dental professionals Format: Lecture, held as Live Virtual, via Zoom.  Starts 11AM ET / 10AM CT / 8AM PT. CDE Credits: 2    Course Fee: $69 for all registrants Details and to register   Contact CDM CE Office for inquiries or assistance. Dental implant osseointegration is a cornerstone of modern dentistry, transforming tooth replacement and oral rehabilitation. Understanding the cellular mechanisms, timelines, and processes that govern successful osseointegration is essential for improving clinical outcomes. This lecture, presented by a Periodontal Clinician-Scientist, offers an in-depth exploration of these key aspects. Osseointegration involves a complex interplay between various cells, including osteoblasts, osteoclasts, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells. The lecture explains how these cellular components work together to support bone formation, remodeling, angiogenesis, and inflammation at the implant site. It also outlines the chronological stages of osseointegration, offering insights into both biological and mechanical factors at each phase.Furthermore, the lecture discusses variables that may affect the process, such as implant design, surface modifications, and patient-specific factors. Ultimately, this presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms and timelines crucial to successful dental implantology. This knowledge enables dental professionals to optimize treatment planning, improve patient outcomes, and advance the field with innovations that promote long-term, seamless implant integration and the effective management of complications. ------------- Held in partnership with ACDE and 37 member dental schools as part of the 2025 Joint Provider Live Webinar Series.