Pierrel S.p.A. - On Demand CE

Empowering Your Dental Team: A Unified Approach to Oral Cancer Screening
Presenter: Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/9/24

One procedure, which has not changed over time, is our responsibility, as healthcare providers, to perform regular oral cancer screenings. With the increase of interdisciplinary education, we have recognized the need to reach out to those health care professionals to support our efforts to save lives since we all treat and provide care for the same people! Many professionals now benefit from updated information to reinforce which adjunctive devices and tests are new on the market to perform screenings. These new tests and devices have the ability enhance our skills to communicate with patients and staff on the importance of the oral cancer screening process. As professionals providing health services, we should be at the pulse of clinical devices and appropriate patient care, while being able to recommend product protocols for use in the office.

Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/26/24

Local anesthetics are very safe drugs. However, they do sometimes, rarely, exhibit side effects. Practitioners inject thousands of dental cartridges every year and usually do not think about those potential issues. When they occur, we may be unprepared and unaware of what to do. This CE webinar will discuss the side effects and potential emergency situations that are associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors. As well, ways to mitigate these situations will be presented. Specifically, local anesthetic allergy, toxicity and cardiovascular emergencies will be explored.

Defend and Protect: Mastering Oral Cancer Prevention Protocol
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Clark
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/8/24

Preventing squamous cell carcinoma should be a goal of all oral health care professionals. This CE webinar will provide general dentists with information regarding potentially malignant disease in the oral cavity and oral cancer and determining the appropriate treatment plan. Leukoplakia will be emphasized.

Mastering Pain Management in Dentistry: Advanced Techniques for Optimal Patient Comfort
Presenter: Dr. Dilip Dudhat
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/21/23

Join renowned dentist and pain management expert, Dr. Dilip Dudhat, in this highly anticipated CE webinar as he shares his extensive knowledge and practical insights on pain management techniques in dentistry – experiences from his All-on-X cases, Dis-impactions, LANAP procedures, etc. Designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills and provide optimal patient comfort, this CE webinar will delve into the latest advancements in pain management, covering a range of topics from local anesthesia to post-operative pain control. During this engaging session, Dr. Dudhat will explore evidence-based strategies for pain assessment, effective local anesthetic administration techniques, and the use of adjunctive pain control measures. Drawing on his vast clinical experience of 25+ years and 30+ offices in the Greater Philadelphia region, he will discuss innovative approaches to mitigate patient discomfort during dental procedures, including techniques for achieving profound anesthesia and minimizing injection pain.

Performing Biopsies as a General Dentist: Simple Techniques and How to Bill for It
Presenter: Dr. Robert Convissar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/8/23

According to statistics from the American Dental Association, general practitioners perform more than 50% of all periodontal surgeries, almost half of all bony surgical extractions and 40% of all apicoectomies and root amputations – yet only 17% of all biopsies. Why is that? Performing a soft tissue biopsy is a much simpler procedure than any of the other procedures listed above. Unfortunately, many dentists do not learn how to perform a biopsy. The purpose of this CE webinar is to provide the dentist with a simple step-by-step protocol to perform soft tissue biopsies – with tools that you already have in your office! The discussion will conclude with a discussion of how to bill insurance companies for both the biopsy and for the pathology report.

Potential Malignancies in the Oral Cavity: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Clark
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/7/23

Preventing squamous cell carcinoma should be a goal of all oral health care professionals. This CE webinar will provide the general dentists with information regarding oral potentially malignant disease and oral cancer. Topics discussed in depth will include leukoplakia.

Simple Biopsy Techniques and the Best Ways to Bill For It
Presenter: Dr. Robert Convissar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/6/22

During this CE webinar, we will
• learn how to perform simple soft tissue biopsies utilizing instruments you already have in your office
• determine if a lesion is most likely benign or malignant
• understand the importance of autofluorescence when determining biopsy margins
• know how to bill patients/insurance companies for oral cancer examinations using autofluorescence devices

Urgent Dental, Medical and Surgical Management of the Infected Patient
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/11/22

As all dentists know, many patients put off care "until it hurts" which we understand as the development of an acute infection. Treatment of these dental emergencies can be difficult due to ineffective local anesthetic response, the severity of the infection and the patient's severe pain. However turning this into a positive experience for the patient can lead to a valued and long term doctor/patient relationship. This CE webinar will discuss and present specific case examples of dental infections. With this information the dentist can determine which ones can be treated in the office, which cases need initial medical (antibiotic management) and which ones require urgent referral to the emergency department or specialist.

Benign to Malignant – Practical Oral Pathology for Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Clark
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 2/15/22

This CE webinar will cover basic lesions of the oral cavity with a variety of topics ranging from benign to malignant. The goal of the webinar is for the participant to become more comfortable recognizing common oral lesions and knowing how to manage their patients with these conditions.

Local Anesthesia: New Devices, Drugs, Research, and Techniques
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/15/21

Like all aspects of medicine, the discipline of local anesthesia is ever evolving. Knowledge of this, allows the practitioner to use a local anesthetic in the safest, most efficient, and effective way.

This CE webinar will discuss products, drugs and techniques more recently introduced into dentistry. As well, current research in this field will be presented.

Routine Cancer Screening - What it Can Do For Your Patient and Your Practice
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Clark
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/9/21

Catching squamous cell carcinoma before it starts is the goal of all oral health care professionals. This CE webinar will provide the general dentists with information regarding oral potentially malignant disease and oral cancer. Topics discussed in depth will include leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma, with a focus on oral cancer prevention.

Integrating Local Anesthetics into an Opioid Sparing Pain Management Protocol
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/10/21

Dentists have an important role to play in the opioid crisis. It is estimated that over 40% of a young adult’s first prescription of an opioid comes from a dentist. This group of patients are the most susceptible to developing an addiction to these drugs. This CE webinar will discuss the various issues of pain management and control with a focus at eliminating the need for opioids. It starts with initial management of pain by effective local anesthetic administration. The utilization of local anesthetic agents such as articaine have been shown to reduce the initial pain. This is then augmented with longer acting agents combined with non-steroidal and acetaminophen systemic administration. By using strategies currently available in practice dentists can work to be part of the solution to the opioid epidemic.

How to Impress Your Patients, Motivate Your Teams and Experience Exponential Growth in Your Practice!
Presenter: Dr. Dilip Dudhat
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/15/21

Do you want to learn how to create a unique patient experience that will lead to increased referrals and patient retention? It is imperative that practices implement strong systems that will allow them to provide comprehensive care to their patients. Practices that take this approach will be able to experience exponential growth in their practices by ensuring that they are providing individualized care in an organized manner. This CE webinar will empower dental professionals to go above and beyond in order to not only impress their patients but motivate their teams.

Getting that Hot Tooth Numb
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 10/19/20

Typically local anesthetics work effectively and allow the dentist to provide "pain free" care. However, teeth that are infected are often difficult to get a profound local anesthetic effect frustrating the dentist and of course the patient. This CE webinar will review the issues associated with the causes of local anesthetic failures with a focus on infected or "hot" teeth so that extractions or endodontic treatment can be comfortably performed.

Early Detection of Neoplastic Lesions Saves Lives
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Levi
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/17/20

As the rates of oral cancer continue to increase, conducting a comprehensive head and neck evaluation becomes more important than ever before. Unfortunately, although head and neck evaluations are simple and quick, dentists often neglect to perform them. As healthcare professionals who see patients twice a year, dentists are vital in diagnosing head and neck pathology. This CE webinar will review the signs, symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer, as well as review how to perform a comprehensive head and neck examination. The target audience of this webinar includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, residents, and students.

The Oral Cancer Screening Exam is Suspicious - Now What?
Presenter: Dr. Robert Convissar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/28/20

One person every hour of every day dies of oral cancer – with a death rate in the United States of 40,000 deaths/year. It is the 6th leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the USA. Practitioners have many questions that arise as they introduce oral cancer screening into their practices. The purpose of this CE webinar is to familiarize the general dentist or specialist with the steps and procedures to perform when an oral cancer screening exam indicates potentially abnormal tissue. Biopsy procedures will be presented for those dentists who are considering doing biopsies themselves.

Maximizing Your Patient’s Comfort - Top 10 Game Changers for 2020
Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/22/20

Have you ever wondered WHY you are working harder than ever for less than stellar results? Have you ever struggled to help your patients be more comfortable? Some Dentists and dental teams are stuck on the “treadmill” and can’t seem to get ahead. Whether it is fear of the Dentist, fear of needles, fear of small spaces, or fear of the unknown, the majority of patients have some level of dental fear. We know that all patients want to be more comfortable and have a positive experience. The most successful Dentists understand that they must be experts in making their patients feel comfortable. Learn the secrets of what the top practices are doing to maximize their patients’ comfort, keep their schedules full and their case acceptance up!

Routine Oral Cancer Screening - Win for the Patient and Win for the Practice
Presenter: Dr. Robert Convissar
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/19/19

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the participant will
• Know how to perform a complete oral cancer examination using the latest technologies
• Understand the technology of fluorescence visualization and how it leads to a more comprehensive oral cancer examination
• Know how to perform, when to perform, and when to refer a biopsy
• Know the latest ADA insurance codes for billing oral cancer examinations

The Anatomy of Local Anesthetic Injections
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/9/19

This CE webinar will discuss both nerve and bone anatomy and how they can change the efficacy and ease of delivery of a local anesthetic. A review of the maxillary nerve, the mandibular nerve, the mandible and the maxilla will be discussed. Certain injection techniques and local anesthetic products will be reviewed in light of this nerve and bone anatomy.

Bumps, Lumps, Red and White Things in the Mouth
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/3/19

The presentation of lesions in the oral cavity can often be a diagnostic dilemma for the dental team. This CE webinar will review the common intra-oral lesions that are found with a focus on appropriate diagnosis and management. Specific protocols for management and care will be presented so that the dentist can feel comfortable that concerning cases are treated/referred and benign lesions can be continued to be observed. This CE webinar is appropriate for the dentist and clinical team including assistants and hygienists.

Get Over It! Help Your Patients Be Comfortable and Overcome Their Fear
Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/18/19

The majority of patients have some level of dental fear or anxiety. Whether it is fear of the Dentist, fear of needles, fear of small spaces, or fear of the unknown, your participation in this CE webinar will provide you with practical ways to help your patients be much more comfortable.

Save a Life in Less Than 5 Minutes - Advanced Screening Technology for Oral Cancer
Presenter: Maria Goldie, RDH, BA, MS
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 10/25/18

Oral cancer is the only cancer in the US that has increased in prevalence each of the past eight years. There will be an estimated 51,540 cases in 2018, and due to new risk factors such as human papilloma virus (HPV), the survival rate of oral cancer has remained at about 50%. Join this CE webinar to learn why you should reevaluate the way that you look at oral cancer screening technology in your dental practice.

5 Myths About New Patients That Could Be Costing You Thousands - What Every Dentist Needs to Know
Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 8/20/18

Some Dentists and dental teams have more new patients than they can schedule, while other practices are like a “ghost town”. Tune into this practical CE webinar to discover five myths about new patients that could be hurting your practice and costing you thousands. High performing dental teams understand that they must become expert communicators and leaders. Come learn the secrets that most successful practices are doing to keep their New Patients happy, and referring their friends.

Increased Productivity in the Hygiene Department
Presenter: Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/6/18

The following 1 hour CE webinar focuses on key diagnostic principles to effectively diagnose periodontal disease. With this information, you and your hygiene team will be able to create an enhanced periodontal therapy protocol. This will be a winning move for your patients and your practice. You may wish to invite all team members to join this event! We will discuss the history of anesthesia, risks/benefits, available alternatives to today's anesthetic options and the science behind pain. In addition, to decrease your hygienist's phobia to getting their patients' numb, we will discuss a new needle-less option that is available. This CE webinar is sure to inspire you and your hygiene team! Join us.

Local Anesthetic Related Emergencies In The Dental Office
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/14/17

This CE webinar will focus on emergencies in the dental office that are related to the administration of local anesthetics.

Managing Patient Comfort - The Roadmap to Success
Presenter: Dr. Tanya Brown
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 9/20/17

Some Dentists and dental teams are working harder than ever for less than stellar results. Whether it is fear of the Dentist, fear of needles, fear of small spaces, or fear of the unknown, the majority of patients have some level of dental fear. High performing dental teams understand that they must be experts in making their patients feel comfortable. In this CE webinar, come learn the secrets of what the most successful practices are doing to keep their patients comfortable, their schedules full, and their case acceptance up!

Infections: When to Treat, When to Refer, When to Call 911
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 5/15/17

This CE webinar will present clinical cases including mild infections and how to manage these in a general practice setting. The signs and symptoms of more severe infections will also be presented so that the practitioner can determine what type of clinical signs that can present requiring more urgent referral or possibly emergent referral to a hospital setting.

Epinephrine in Dentistry: Clinical and Safety Considerations
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/16/16

This CE webinar will explore the role that epinephrine plays in dentistry. Briefly, we will discuss how and why epinephrine should be stocked in dental offices to help manage certain medical emergencies. This webinar will also discuss why epinephrine is added to local anesthetic solutions and what the clinical advantages and disadvantages are when using epinephrine-containing solutions. Finally, we will discuss the maximum doses of epinephrine for healthy and cardiovascular compromised patients as well as drug interactions that clinicians should be aware of.

Apical Surgery - Techniques and Tips to Maximize Success
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/27/16

Conventional endodontic therapy is successful approximately 80-85% of the time. The presence of continued pain, drainage, mobility or an increasing size of a radiolucent area are some of the indications to treat the case surgically. This CE webinar will review the surgical access and approaches to the various regions of the oral cavity. Flap design and strategies to maximize outcomes including suturing techniques to reduce unfavorable esthetic outcomes. The management of local pain control for the surgical procedure will also be presented.

How are dental anesthetics manufactured and why does it matter?
Presenter: Fabio Velotti, M.Sc.Eng
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/25/16

PDF Class (1 CEU) Learn why it is important to understand the different types of manufacturing and why the aseptic process offers significant advantages for the patients.

What’s New In Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 3/7/16

This CE webinar will discuss what is new in the field of local anesthesia. The latest research, new delivery systems and new local anesthetic drugs will be discussed. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the listener will be able to understand what the state-of-the-art is with local anesthesia for dentistry and be able to incorporate these tools, drugs and the latest science into their practice.

Integrating Articaine into your Practice to Improve Success
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 11/10/15

Upon completion of this CE webinar the participant will:
1. Understand the chemistry and pharmacology of local anesthetics such as articaine and lidocaine and the clinical effects that can be expected.
2. Implement the use of Articaine into their practice
3. Be familiar with the complications of local anesthesia administration.

Local Anesthesia - Maximize Success, Minimize Complications
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 4/5/15

This CE webinar will review the current local anesthetic agents available for use and discuss indications for the various agents. Procedures to minimize discomfort of injection will be discussed. Anatomic and pharmacological failures will also be reviewed including a review of dealing with areas of acute infection.

Mandibular Blocks: Reasons For Failure and Methods For Success
Presenter: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 6/25/14

This CE webinar will explore the reasons and solutions for incomplete local anaesthesia. Some of the topics to be reviewed include the Gow-Gates Block; articaine; intraosseous and PDL injections.

Oral Surgery Procedures for the GP: Maximizing Success and Avoiding Complications
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Lieblich
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)

Release Date: 2/17/14

Dentoalveolar surgery is an important component of care provided by most dental practitioners, whether in general or specialty practice. This CE webinar will review specific procedures so as to permit successful integration into practice as well as some refinements to improve outcomes. In addition a focus on local anesthetic techniques will be reviewed that will provide patient comfort throughout the surgical care. Minimizing as well as managing complications will also be discussed.