As clinicians, we know that the use of laser light applied into the periodontal pocket can aid in the elimination of pathogenic biofilm, creating an environment amenable to healing, resulting in better treatment outcomes over scaling and root planning alone. However, adopting this technology into your hygiene protocols and can be challenging. In this course, Jan LeBeau will review the science behind laser therapy and provide you with tools to help you successfully add the use of the laser into your hygiene protocols.
With the increasing trend of quick treatment times and “varnish you can’t even feel on your teeth,” we will share findings from our extensive research into the benefits of fluoride uptake into enamel from fluoride varnishes, the difference between varnishes that claim significant uptake into healthy enamel versus enamel lesions, and why long treatment times and tangibility of varnish is actually a good thing.
In this course Dr. Bess will cover various adhesives and their marketed and tested bond strengths. We will compare them and demonstrate their differences. Dr. Bess will also discuss, in detail, what you need to do as a practitioner to achieve maximum bond strengths given the adhesive you choose.
In this course you will be taken through a simple yet important journey of adhesive testing. By fully understanding the fundamentals of adhesive testing you will learn to: Ask more insightful questions about research Cut through the immense and overwhelming noise of marketing literature Determine how strong dentin really is and what it means for adhesive dentistry Find out how strong dental adhesives can be if proper techniques are used Implement techniques and critical steps which will raise your game regardless of the adhesive you are using Determine the substantial differences between enamel and dentin bonding
During this course you will learn: What power is in relation to curing lights and how it differs from irradiance How much light is necessary to properly harden composite What to consider and the appropriate questions to ask when purchasing a curing light There are many good curing lights on the market—without knowing the right questions to ask, a low price can be the final deciding factor. Knowing how much power your light produces along with knowing its beam size and concentration are critical to quality polymerization and key to successful dental restorative work.
Why Bond Strength Matters—What Is Your Reputation Hanging On? is an opportunity to not only enhance your technical knowledge but also solidify your reputation as a provider of durable and esthetically pleasing dental solutions. Join Dr. Fischer-Jessop to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring your restorations stand the test of time.