Welcome to Monterey Bay Dental Society Online Learning!
 
Featured Training
COLTENE
Utilizing Digital Dentistry in Today's Dental Practice
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VOCO America
Endodontically Treated Teeth in the Esthetic Zone
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GC America
Open Wide and Look Inside: Oral Anomalies and Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
Live Dental Webinars  (Showing Next 5 Upcoming)

Creating Beautiful, Efficient and Inexpensive Provisional Restorations!
Presenter: Dr. Jack Ringer
Sponsor: DMG America
Thu  12/12/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Fri  12/13/24    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar is designed to understand and illustrate the technique in creating beautiful anterior and posterior chair side provisional (prototype) restorations efficiently, predictably, and inexpensively utilizing bisacrylic resin. The variations of bisacrylic resins and which one achieves beautiful esthetics, greater durability and accuracy for your provisional restorations. In addition, there will be a discussion about the indications and uses of flowable resin as well as the temporary cement options for luting in one’s provisional restorations.


Mastering Implants with CBCT: Essential Insights for Precision and Efficiency
Presenter: Dr. Steven Vorholt
Sponsor: ACTEON
Mon  12/16/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Tue  12/17/24    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
In this comprehensive CE webinar, participants will gain foundational and advanced knowledge on utilizing CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) effectively for implantology. Key takeaways include: • Understanding Essential CBCT Parameters: Learn how field of view (FOV) and voxel size impact diagnostic accuracy, crucial for identifying patient-specific anatomical details needed for successful implant planning • Practical Workflow for Guided Surgery: Step-by-step guidance on using CBCT for precise implant placement, from preoperative planning to post-surgical follow-up • Debunking Common Myths: Identify misconceptions about CBCT features and what truly matters in selecting a high-quality imaging system tailored to implant procedures


Single Shade Composites Have Changed EVERYTHING
Presenter: Dr. Peter Auster
Sponsor: Tokuyama Dental America
Tue  12/17/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Wed  12/18/24    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
It seems like a lifetime ago that we were using 35-shade composites! This paradigm shift has changed the way we practice everyday dentistry. What have we learned? What are the best ways to use these innovative materials? Can we use them in the front of the mouth? How do we get translucency and opacity from a single shade? In this CE webinar, stay tuned for a fast paced, fun look at how composites have changed for the better!


3D Resin and Appliance Webinar
Presenter: Dr. John Flucke
Sponsor: VOCO America
Thu  12/19/24    7:00 PM ET    4:00 PM PT
Fri  12/20/24    0:00 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
As the world of 3D printing continues to explode across the dental landscape, questions abound. Doctors are interested in this new amazing and cutting edge technology, but They need pertinent information on the best way to integrate this technology as well as what to expect when moving to this totally digital in-office workflow. Dr. John Flucke strives to always keep his office on the leading edge of technology and he has spent a great deal of time immersed in the world of digital dentistry and 3D printing. In this CE webinar Dr. Flucke will show you how easy this technology is to integrate and some of the things doctors can create in-office. The creation of many needed appliances is much easier than you may think. Even beginners can create many of the things patients need with minimal training. Learn how to take your office to the ‘digital next level’ by incorporating 3D printing into your everyday office routine. Doctors will understand the basics of 3D printing and design and feel comfortable knowing that they and their teams can work together to create an in-office workflow that is much easier than many believe.


Unlocking the 3D Advantage: A Comprehensive Review
Presenter: Dr. Nicholas Colvin
Sponsor: Air Techniques
Thu  12/19/24    8:15 PM ET    5:15 PM PT
Fri  12/20/24    1:15 AM UTC
CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU
This CE webinar covers the pros and cons of 3D imaging vs. 2D imaging, while building on previous topics covered in the first webinar. At the end we will consider the implications of these modalities when it comes to assessing for pathology in the oral and maxillofacial region.


Featured On-Demand CE Webinars






The Value of Being Seen: Elevating Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presenter: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Health inequities persist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities experience poorer oral health and challenges accessing dental care. Historically, dental curriculum did not require training dental professionals on how to care for and manage treatment of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Providers often report feeling unprepared to care for this population. This course will evaluate the current barriers to care, identify complex factors contributing to oral health and equip the dental provider with strategies to improve patient care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.







The Name is Bond, Direct-Bonded Restorative Success
Presenter: Dr. Mark Malterud
Sponsor: VOCO America
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Direct bonded restorative dentistry is the day to day go to for treating our patients. In this CE webinar, we will delve into how to make those restorations a win for both you and the patients. Materials make a difference and using the right materials for the right patients can be a matter of success or failure.







Products that Make Our C+B and Class II Restoration Lives Easier
Presenter: Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr.
Sponsor: Premier Dental
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)
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Getting through the workflow of a single unit C+B case or a Class II restoration can be some of the hardest things we routinely do as Dentists. What makes these procedures less stressful is using products that are easy to use, and add efficiency to our pace. This CE webinar will review these procedures and the products that drive their success.


Featured Podcast Episodes
Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Joshua Austin
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It's no secret to any of us listening to this podcast that costs are up and reimbursements haven't kept up and in some cases theyre going down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. So in light of all this, it's important that we work efficiently. Today we'll be discussing strategies to increase our efficiency and keep costs down without sacrificing quality. Our guest is Dr. Joshua Austin, who maintains a full time restorative dentistry practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics magazine focusing on dental products and technology.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: LD Coaching
To tell us the importance of having preventative protocol in a dental practice and all the nuances around building the optimal caries prevention toolbox are our guests today, Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt. They are both RDHs with over 15 years of hygiene experience. They are co-founders of L’Diamante Dental Coaching, helping hygienists gain confidence and shine in their careers.

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. John Flucke
The dental profession is rapidly moving to a point where in-office design and fabrication of prosthetics, appliances, and orthodontic aligners will become commonplace. The time to learn about and plan for these amazing advancements is now! Our guest is Dr. John Flucke, Chief Dental & Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine. He maintains a private practice in Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburb of the greater Kansas City area.

Featured CE
Less is More. Minimally Invasive LESS-ons
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Tooth Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Adhesive Bridges
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The Weakest Link: Updating the Non-Surgical Approach to Periodontal Therapy
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Do You Hear Your Patient’s Tooth Saying, “Save Me!"
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Next Generation Cements in Practice
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Proven Workflow for Try-in and Cementation of Lithium Disilicate Restorations
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Hygiene Vital Signs: The Heart of a Healthy Dental Practice
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Products that Make Our C+B and Class II Restoration Lives Easier
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Anterior Direct Composite Restorations - The Ultimate Additive Solution
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Special Care for Special Needs
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: Utilizing Classic Dental Materials for Successful Treatment Outcomes with an Aging Demographic
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Adhesive Dentistry - What, Why, and How
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Bonding for Cosmetic Success
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Resin Infiltration of Enamel Defects Unraveled
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Guide It: Clinical Approaches to Integrating CT Guided Implant Surgery in Your Practice
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Updates for In-Office Milling Materials
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My Gums Only Bleed When You Poke Me: Helping Patients Take Control of Their Health
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HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
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Restorations Built to Last: Step by Step Approach From Preparation to Final Cementation with Success
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Fast, Predictable, and Injectable Composite Veneers
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Utilizing 3D Printing to Improve Efficiency and Generate Better Clinical Outcomes
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Anterior Composite Artistry
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To Guide or Not to Guide
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Prevention to Restoration and Everything in Between
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Featured Product Training
everX Flow™
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Meron Plus QM
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LuxaCrown
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