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Treating Decay Medically: No Drilling, No Anesthesia; Restoring with Silver Diamine Fluoride and GI
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 8/14/2024
I'm pretty sure that most of you listening to this podcast have heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride. But did you know that combining SDF with the application of glass ionomer can be a long term solution to restoring a badly decayed tooth. And did you know this can be accomplished with no anesthesia and no rotary instrumentation. Sounds far fetched but the reality is, Dr. John Frachella has been doing this successfully for 50 years. This episode will open your eyes to treating decay medically with the use of SDF and GI.
Secondary Caries: We All See Them, How Do We Shortcut Their Occurrence?
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 1/23/2023
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be addressing the controversial question, "When we restore teeth due to caries, is it appropriate as the final step in the restorative procedure to apply a fluoride varnish?" We will explore the thinking behind this question and how it relates to the prevention of secondary caries. Our guest is Dr. Jean Creasey, a former dental hygienist who found success in dental practice by focusing on prevention first. She currently teaches Ethics and Professionalism at California's newest dental school, California Northstate College of Dental Medicine.
Temporization - How Do I Make Sense Out Of The Mish-Mash Of Information And Products?
CE Credits: 0.5 CEU Release Date: 1/16/2023
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the evolution of temporization for crown and bridge restorations. We'll also discuss some of the tips and tricks that help us make temporaries easier, faster and better. Our guest is Dr. Gregori Kurtzman, who maintains a private general dental practice in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has lectured internationally on a broad array of dental topics and has published over 800 articles globally, written several ebooks and authored various textbook chapters.
Prevention-Centered Success: A Win for the Dental Team, the Patient and the Practice
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 7/25/2022
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Todays’ dental patients are hungry for prevention strategies that work and lead to less need for restorative care. Long gone are the days when dental practices focused solely on the challenge of restoring decayed dentition. Today we'll be discussing how utilizing a caries risk assessment strategy for preventing or reversing early-stage dental caries is evidence-based and creates a win/win for patients and the dental practice alike.
Whether it's Analog or Digital Impressioning - The Secret is Soft Tissue Management
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 12/15/2021
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the secret to achieving consistently good impressions using traditional or digital techniques. Our guest, joining us from Romania, is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Also joining us is Dr. Christian Enachescu. Dr. Enachescu practices with Dr Fanica and focuses on implant dentistry and prosthodontics.
Let’s Talk Beautiful Temporaries that Prepare Your Patients for Beautiful Final Restorations
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 12/1/2021
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing temporaries; the different benefits they provide as well as the patient's needs that a temporary must address. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia.
Changing Office Protocols to Integrate Prevention and Fluoride for Every Patient, Adult and Child
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 8/30/2021
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the rationale behind changing office protocols to integrate prevention and fluoride for every patient, adult and child. Our guest is Cathy Cabanzon, a Registered Dental Hygientist and educational consultant and speaker for Orapharma Inc., Dental Products Shopper and Centrix. She has an extensive background in the profession of dental hygiene including clinical hygiene in general and periodontal practices, community health program development, grant writing. She also is a dental hygiene clinical adjunct professor and practice management consultant.
Jump Start Your Adult Preventive Care Program: Communicating the Right Message is Key
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 5/10/2021
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing why dental hygiene is a critical component to any successful practice. This includes identifying dental disease and providing the appropriate treatment. In addition, we must continually maintain our patients' oral health through quality preventive care, and this applies to children, adolescents and adults. Sometimes it gets a little challenging with adults as there is often no insurance coverage for these kinds of procedures. Our guest is Cathy Cabanzon, a Registered Dental Hygienist and educational consultant and speaker for Orapharma Inc., Dental Products Shopper and Centrix. She has an extensive background in the profession of dental hygiene in the clinical setting, both in general and periodontal practices. She is also a dental hygiene clinical adjunct professor and practice management consultant.
Preventing Cross-Contamination in Your Practice
CE Credits: 0.25 CEU Release Date: 9/15/2020
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing infection control procedures to reduce the risks of cross contamination in your practice during COVID. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Dr. Fanica’s professional memberships include: The European Association of Osseointegration, The Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania and The Dentistry National Organization in Romania.
Prevention for Life: Understanding the latest in Caries Prevention and Minimally-Invasive Dentistry
CE Credits: 0.5 CEU Release Date: 8/19/2020
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the latest in caries prevention and minimally-invasive dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Jean Creasey, a dentist who first practiced as a dental hygienist. As a hygienist she coordinated a school-based dental prevention program for her rural Northern California county. Later, she earned a DDS from UCSF and studied cariology under Dr. John Featherstone, who introduced her to Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA). Dr. Creasey has been utilizing CAMBRA principles in private practice for 20 years and lectures regularly on the win/win of a prevention centered practice. She now teaches part time at the University of Pacific-Dugoni School of Dentistry.
Understanding the Science Behind Making Your Core Buildup More Predictable
CE Credits: 0.75 CEU Release Date: 8/14/2019
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the science behind making core buildup more predictable. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Dr. Fanica’s professional memberships include: The European Association of Osseointegration, The Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania and The Dentistry National Organization in Romania.
Are Your Post and Core Materials Compatible?
CE Credits: 0 CEU Release Date: 8/14/2019
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva podcast interviews Dr. Marian Fanica, an Endodontist and clinical expert on post and cores. He discusses the importance of using compatible materials when performing a post and core procedure. He has worked successfully with two key materials for his post and core procedures: EncoreDS and Connexio from Centrix. Listen to this podcast to find out why!
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