Webinars

2.5% NaF Varnish: An interview with the developing team

Get the facts from the developers, on how FluoriMax is effective and safe when compared to 5% varnishes.

Minimally Invasive Approach (Less Aerosols) To Treating Dental Caries

Discover this new paradigm shift, including how the majority of carious lesions can be reversed and arrested.

25% xylitol can be more effective than fluoride to reduce cariogenic bacteria load: learn how

The Canadian Cariologist Dr. Jacques Véronneau will present results from his in-vivo studies showing that a unique 25% xylitol toothpaste can be an evidence-based, kid-friendly and affordable preventive option for dental professionals, parents and public health units in the fight against high risk caries.

The SMART Pediatric Dentist by Dr. Jeanette MacLean

In this webinar, Dr. Jeanette MacLean will translate the scientific evidence for minimal intervention dentistry into everyday clinical practice. She will combine the principles of modern cariology and biomimetic restoratives with patient-centered care. Review case selecting, treatment planning, and a clinical protocol for glass ionomer cement (GIC), and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART).

No certificate is available for this webinar.

Take Control: Caries Prevention & Management

This presentation is focused on the etiology and pathogenesis of carious lesions. Using evidence-based information, dental hygienists will learn how to prevent, control, re-mineralize, and even arrest, active decay. In addition, options for chairside professional use therapies and home care adjuncts will be reviewed for best predictable outcomes.

No certificate is available for this webinar.

Prevention of Caries by Silver Diamine Fluoride 38%

Evidence exists, and more is emerging, on how topical applications of Silver Diamine Fluoride 38% is a safe and effective method to prevent new caries formation on high-risk tooth surfaces. The presentation will summarize the available and emerging evidence, the method of action and the application sequence/frequency to achieve optimal results. Explanation of how to code and bill for this procedure with CDT D1355, a new CDT code effective on January 1, 2021, will be discussed.

Participants will learn:

• The evidence for the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride 38% to prevent formation of new caries.
• The application/re-application technique for optimal results.
• Application to specific anatomical sites like newly erupted molars, between teeth and root surfaces will be discussed.
• Understand the benefits of using Silver Diamine Fluoride 38% for prevention over, or in combination with, other in-office prevention options.
• How to properly report the new D1355 CDT code.
• Reimbursement strategies will be covered.

The Gold Standard for In-Office Caries Management

In this course, we will discuss the latest in fluoride varnish, SDF technology and why the two together are the new Gold Standard for in-office caries management. We will learn about unique product formulations and why the ingredients make the product more effective than other brands. We will discuss the indications for both as well as proper application.

Course objectives:

Through this course, attendees will understand:

• The difference between colophony-free FluoriMax™ Varnish and other fluoride varnishes
• The science behind these unique ingredients and why they work
• The proper application of FluoriMax™ Varnish
• The indications of Advantage Arrest® Silver Diamine Fluoride 38%
• The difference between 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and 38% SDF + Potassium Iodine (KI)
• How Varnish and SDF can be used together for the in-office gold standard caries management.

Hayley Buckner

Hayley Buckner, RDH, BS, is the Professional Relations Manager for Elevate Oral Care. Hayley enjoys combining her Dental Hygiene background and experience to bring offices and Key Opinion Leaders up to date information on SDF, prevention, patient centered communication, and caries risk assessment protocols. Through a webinar platform, Hayley has educated over 1,500 dental offices on the benefits and protocols of Advantage Arrest Silver Diamine Fluoride 38%. Hayley can be reached at hbuckner@elevateoralcare.com

Reducing Cariogenic Bacteria At-Home with a New Medicinal-Grade Xylitol and Bioflavonoids Complex Toothpaste

Since 1952, fluoride is the most widely used therapeutic agent in toothpaste. For adults and children highly infected by cariogenic bacteria (100,000 Streptococcus mutans / mL of saliva), which represents a significant percentage of your patients, fluoride toothpaste will remineralize, but might not offer optimal removal of cariogenic bacteria.

This is why, more than 12 years ago, Dr. Jacques Véronneau, clinician, researcher and one of the only cariologists in Canada, began his journey to identify a therapeutic agent able to reduce the cariogenic bacteria load. He then began many studies, the most important being with 99 Kosovar children, to confirm the efficacy of a 25% xylitol toothpaste against cariogenic bacteria.

Learning Objectives

• How a medicinal-grade 25% xylitol toohtpaste can be effective to reduce cariogenic bacteria
• Results from in-vivo studies showing that a 25% xylitol toothpaste can be an evidence-based, kid-friendly and affordable preventive option for dental professionals, parents and public health units in the fight against high risk caries
• The antibacterial properties of the patented bioflavonoids complex CITROX®

First time course given: February 22nd 2023
First time course reviewed: February 22nd 2024
Course expiration: February 22nd 2025

Understanding Sjögren’s Disease and Dry Mouth: Managing Dental Deterioration with Silver Diamine Fluoride

Sjögren’s Disease (SjD) remains largely invisible yet significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, leading to severe oral complications, including dry mouth and increased risk of tooth decay. In this vital course, we dive into the often-overlooked effects of SjD on oral health, explore the complexities in treatment, and discuss the decay-arresting potential of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) for patients experiencing dental deterioration.

Course Objectives:

• Uncover the hidden challenges of Sjögren’s Disease (SjD)
• Understand the impact of SjD on oral health and treatment obstacles
• Discover how Silver Diamine Fluoride can arrest decay and support patient care

C.E. Certificate

Notice: This course is offered by an Oral Science's partner. Oral Science will not be issuing any C.E. certificate for this course.

To obtain your C.E. certificate after watching this course, please download the post-webinar test and send the completed test to info@elevtateoralcare.com for grading and recording.

Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Small Intervention with Big Results

As oral health professionals, we constantly seek innovative solutions to enhance patient care. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is one such breakthrough with transformative benefits. This one hour webinar will discuss the evolution of silver solutions in dentistry, review the current evidence based literature for the use of SDF, and provide practical information for the case selection and application of SDF.

Learning Objectives

• Discover the evolution of SDF from a historical and societal context.
• Differentiate SDF ingredients and the three mechanisms of action.
• Evaluate the current recommended guidelines for SDF application.
• Analyze the clinical effectiveness between one step SDF and two step SDF with KI.
• Review step by step SDF application and clinical application guidelines.
• Compare the application of SDF in pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Review the important evidence for SDF caries management in public health applications.
• Identify the clinical indications for choosing fluoride varnish or SDF as a treatment option.
• Discuss the various clinical indications where SDF should be included as a treatment plan choice in various dental settings.

Whether you are new to using SDF, or have been applying for many years, this course provides a comprehensive review of broad SDF concepts combined with the specifics of applying SDF in your practice right away!

About the speaker

Martha Szczepulski, DHP, BDSc(DH), PID is a professional educator and speaker who has been a practicing dental hygienist for 18 years. She has gained her experience through general and community dental practices, dental hygiene education and mobile dental hygiene in long term care. She is the Professional Education Leader for Oral Science. Her vision is to help clinicians create a synergy between evidence based practice and common sense practicality that is uncomplicated and implementable.