DNTL-DENT0185 - Dentistry - ACDE Webinars 2024

Practical oral pathology: 7 tips for the practicing dentist

This course will focus on providing the practicing dentist with the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose and manage common oral diseases. Participants will learn what to look for in identifying common oral lesions, how to develop differential diagnosis for unusual oral lesions, how to communicate with the patient about oral pathology, and how to work with their oral pathology specialist.

• Identify and diagnose common oral lesions.
• Develop a differential diagnosis for unusual oral lesions.
• Recommend appropriate treatment and management plans for patients with oral lesions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals about oral lesions.

Building virtual patients for predictable outcomes of complex full mouth implant rehabilitation

Full-arch implant-supported fixed prosthesis is one of the most advocated treatment options for patients with failing dentition. This treatment requires coordinating a thorough prosthetic and surgical plan. Esthetic, occlusal, and biological considerations must be integrated into the treatment plan. It is one of the most challenging dental procedures. Luckily, with the newest technology of face scans, virtual patients, virtual articulators, and computer-assisted implant surgery with the stackable guide, a full arch immediate implant placement, and loading case can be planned and executed seamlessly with predictable outcomes. This lecture will cover the key issues related to this full digital workflow.

• Identify the equipment and software required for a virtual patient workflow.
• Understand the virtual patient workflow process.
• Recognize the components of a stackable guide.
• Demonstrate how to accurately register CR (Centric Relation) and VDO (Vertical Dimension of Occlusion) in a virtual patient.

Biofilm management; are we at a tipping point with guided biofilm therapy

The underworld of subgingival biofilm can be a challenging environment for clinicians. Traditionally, the battle against biofilm communities thriving subgingivally has been fought with a blend of hand and power-driven instruments. In the last 5 years in North America and for over 20 years in Europe, indications for using air-pressured mechanical biofilm disruption technology with the use of low abrasive-based powders for both supragingival and subgingival biofilm have been developed. This evidence-informed review will explore the air-flow mechanism and its clinical application for biofilm management.

• Understand the oral microbiome.
• Understand the new immunology concept of symbiosis and dysbiosis relationship.
• Learn to create effective patient care-plans.
• Integrate air-pressured technology and powders into clinical protocols.
• Evidence inform decisions with air-pressured technologies.
• Learn the importance of risk assessments.
• List and describe mechanical interventions that combat mature biofilms.

“Occlusion” to know for your practice

Occlusion plays a crucial role in achieving long-term success of dental treatments. One of the major clinical challenges is to understand and apply occlusal concepts depending on the planned prosthesis and various functional and esthetic elements. This lecture will present fundamental occlusal concepts in removable, fixed and implant restorations. The lecture will also address the diagnostic analysis, the decision-making process, treatment planning and prosthodontic treatment of the fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation. Finally, useful clinical tips will be shared to overcome common clinical challenges related to occlusion.

• Understand foundational occlusal concepts applied in removable, fixed and implant restorations.
• Learn the clinical guidelines of optimal occlusion and its applications in clinical situations.
• Understand how to perform occlusal adjustments (ex. occlusal appliance)

Removable partial denture design: A comprehensive guide

The course includes the design principles of removable partial denture, specifications for different components, how material selections play a role in design and the digital applications in removable partial prosthetics.

• Understand different principles in RPD design and their clinical applications.
• Understand the specification for components in RPD.
• Understand different material selections for RPD.

The why behind the smile: Motivations for orthodontic care

This course provides a systematic examination of malocclusion, elucidating its physiological and psychosocial consequences. The core content delves into the primary motivations driving patients towards orthodontic interventions, highlighted through case studies. Key areas covered include functional determinants, aesthetic factors, and spatial challenges.

• Acquire an understanding of malocclusion's multifaceted impacts, from functional disorders to societal implications.
• Understand key aesthetic and functional determinants in orthodontic treatment need, navigating the challenges of tooth spacing and crowding.
• Understand the critical importance of implementing interceptive strategies during pivotal growth phases.

Tips and tricks for successful local anesthesia

Review, clarify and enhance techniques for the Posterior Superior Alveolar (PSA), Middle Superior Alveolar (MSA), Anterior Superior Alveolar (ASA), Greater Palatine (GP), Nasopalatine (NP), Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar (AMSA), Inferior Alveolar (IA) nerve blocks.

• Describe the insertion site, depth, target, and areas anesthetized for the following nerve blocks:
  • Posterior Superior Alveolar (PSA)
  • Middle Superior Alveolar (MSA)
  • Anterior Superior Alveolar (ASA)
  • Greater Palatine (GP)
  • Nasopalatine (NP)
  • Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar (AMSA)
  • Inferior Alveolar (IA)

Attachment systems for implant-supported overdentures

Implant-supported overdentures provide clinicians with a cost-effective means of restoring the edentulous arch. Various attachment systems have been implemented in the fabrication of these prostheses. The key to a predictable restorative outcome is planning ahead for the desired abutment and attachment before dental implants are placed.

• Describe various attachment systems used for implant overdentures.
• Realize the importance of prosthetically-driven implant and abutment planning for overdenture therapy.
• Understand the impact of implant divergence and restorative space requirements for implant overdentures.

Anatomical variations on CBCT: Can they impact clinical practice?

Cone beam computed tomography is a powerful tool in dentistry and is widely used for diagnosis and treatment planning in various clinical conditions. Over two decades of CBCT use have made us aware of how often patients present anatomical variations not seen on 2D radiographs. Moreover, these anatomical variations may significantly impact treatment planning. This course covers common anatomical variations seen on CBCT and how these findings impact clinical practice.

• Recognize dental, osseous, and neurovascular anatomical variations commonly observed in CBCT exams.
• Discuss the clinical significance of anatomical variation findings and how they may influence treatment planning.

Demistfying trigeminal neuropathy: A nerve-racking diagnosis

Trigeminal neuropathic pain disorders can be some of the most challenging for both patient and providers. This course aims to provide participants with clues into differentiating between the various trigeminal neuropathies, include various episodic and continuous neuropathic pains. Here, participants will explore the condition’s pathophysiology for deeper understanding of the origin of this complex orofacial pain. It will emphasize the importance of timely symptom recognition, diagnosis and working on a multidisciplinary team for the best outcomes.

• Understand basic pathophysiology of neuropathic pains to understand the source of nerve dysfunction within trigeminal neuropathy.
• Differentiate between various episodic and continuous neuropathic pain disorders.
• Identify signs and symptoms of neuropathic pain disorders.
• Identify when and to function on a multidisciplinary team for overall patient management.
• Identify basic management strategies, including pharmacotherapy, for neuropathic pain disorders

2024 dental ethics update

A review of ethical principles and current ethical and professional challenges to dentistry.

• Comprehend coming changes in dental care delivery.
• Describe methods of adapting to new delivery models.
• Discuss the ethical and professional dilemmas in new delivery models.