DNTL-DENT0195 - Dentistry - ACDE Webinars 2025

Tips and tricks to a loose implant restoration

This course will outline some everyday prosthetic complications in private practice when dealing with implant-related prosthesis. Specifically, the common scenario of a loose implant crown or loose implant bridge will be discussed in detail. Common causes and etiologies will be discussed as well as methods and strategies to manage, prevent, and minimize these complications.

• Identify causes of a loose implant crown.
• Identify strategies of managing a patient with a loose implant crown.
• Identify methods of minimizing the risk of a loose implant crown.

The fundamentals of oral systemic health

Recently published research has revealed the precise mechanisms key pathogens use to suppress the host’s immune system, creating several chronic systemic illnesses. Indeed, key oral pathogens are now documented to be the initiators of a new axis of disease. With oral dysbiosis comes eventual gut dysbiosis, leading to a “leaky” gut and a faulty blood-brain barrier. The connection has been well defined between these key pathogens and metabolic syndrome, premature birth, miscarriages, atherosclerosis, inflammatory Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Fortunately, we have an armamentarium of prebiotics and probiotics to help healthcare professionals restore eubiosis! In addition, early diagnosis and correction of mouth breathing can also benefit the oral microbiome and facial development. Impressive new research into the many benefits of prebiotics, especially xylitol, will be presented. The surprising effect of xylitol inhibiting cancer cell lines is truly encouraging and will be discussed.

• Develop a plan for an Oral & Systemic Practice tomorrow.
• List all the aspects of a patient-centric total health practice.
• Identify education priorities for success planning.
• Identify types of products to help with total health.
• Make workflow adjustments to implement total health.
• Understand the future is tomorrow; the next day, you see patients.

Innovative dentistry: Exploring 3D printing for new practitioners

This introductory course is designed for dentists who are new to 3D printing technology. Participants will explore the transformative potential of 3D printing in modern dental practices, learning how this innovative technology can enhance precision, efficiency, and patient care. This course is ideal for dentists who have little to no experience with 3D printing and are interested in learning how to integrate this technology into their practice to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations.

• Understand the fundamentals of 3D printing technology and its application in the dental field.
• Identify the various uses of 3D printing in dentistry.
• Recognize the benefits of integrating 3D printing into dental practices.
• Evaluate the necessary equipment and software required to start using 3D printing in their practice.

Providing care to the special needs patient

Caring for patients with special health care needs comes with unique challenges that the dental clinician is not always prepared for. This course is designed to help give you the perspective and skills for treating, educating, and supporting patients with disabilities. We will review pertinent behavioral management principles and historical perspectives that will help you be successful in serving the special needs patient.

• Review the history of disability around the world.
• Review common disability conditions the dental clinician may encounter.
• Learn behavioral management principles that will help special needs patients have a better dental experience.
• Review some of the most common treatment challenges and how to overcome them.

Managing technology in the dental office

Managing technology is like trying to nail Jello to a tree. Every aspect of technology is created by thousands of companies located all over the world that rarely, if ever, speak to one another. The fact that systems work as often as they do is nothing short of a miracle. In a world where products routinely break for no apparent reason, maintaining business continuity can be a frustrating task. Marcus will show you the best way to manage unruly technology while protecting your data and maintaining business continuity.

• Explain onsite vs. cloud.
• Discuss the life expectancy of computers.
• Prepare your office technology for the best practices of HIPAA and security.
• Improve working and communications with computer support companies.

Bone preservation strategies following severe traumatic dental injuries in children

Severe traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in young patients can result in unrestorable teeth or replacement resorption and ankylosis with the potential for infra-occlusion in growing children. Extraction is often the treatment rendered in these cases. When permanent teeth are subsequently extracted, long-term complications are likely. The supporting bone will be lost, creating the need for additional interventions later in life when the patient is ready for a more permanent option to rehabilitate the area. In the meantime, young, growing patients have limited prosthetic options if a tooth is lost. Bone preservation in young patients is of paramount importance. When patients are ready for definitive tooth replacement (eg. implant), previous bone preservation can make the process simpler and less costly as the need for bone and soft tissue augmentation may be minimal or unnecessary. This presentation will cover a series of clinical cases where bone preservation strategies were employed when treating young patients following severe TDIs. This presentation will emphasize how multidisciplinary approach is paramount to achieve optimal results, where the endodontist needs to collaborate with periodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists and general dentists.

• Review types of trauma that can aid the need for bone preservation.
• Understand the importance of bone preservation in the young, growing patient.
• Articulate options for bone preservation in young patients.
• Highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration.

Update on denture liners

This course will review current denture lining materials, techniques, and indications as well as compatibility with printed and milled complete and removable partial denture base acrylic.

• Develop a decision making process that leads to a successful application of the appropriate lining material.
• Review best practices in placement of a denture liner.

Principle of zygomatic implants for the edentulous maxilla

Management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla can present significant challenges for both the restoring dentist and the surgical team. The objectives of this lecture will be to review the different treatment options for the management of the atrophic maxilla, as well as to discuss the role of zygomatic implants in treating these complex cases. Overview of the indications, techniques, advantages, and potential complications associated with zygomatic implants will be discussed.

• Discuss different treatment options for the management of the atrophic maxilla.
• Discuss the role of zygomatic implants when treating complex cases.

Provisional implant restorations: Shaping tissue, esthetics & confidence - From chairside to digital design

This course explores the critical role of provisional restorations in implant prosthodontics, focusing on soft tissue management, esthetics, and function. Clinical workflows using both analog and digital techniques will be presented. Participants will learn when and how to implement each approach for predictable outcomes.

• Explain the biological and esthetic importance of provisional restorations in implant therapy.
• Identify clinical indications for immediate versus delayed implant provisionalization.
• Compare analog and digital techniques for fabricating implant provisionals.
• Design a custom emergence profile to guide peri-implant soft tissue healing.
• Integrate provisionalization into a predictable, patient-centered implant workflow.