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Smarter Dentistry: Modern Materials for Faster, Better Patient Care

Smarter Dentistry: Modern Materials for Faster, Better Patient Care

By: Scott Coleman, DDS

Post Date: 10/28/2026

CE Amount: 1

Categories: Restorative

COURSE OVERVIEW

In today’s busy general practice, the most commonly used materials for direct restorations are composites. The evolution of this category of materials is remarkable; today’s composites and cements are light-years ahead of the materials we thought were great 20 years ago.

 

Patient-centric care should be the cornerstone of every dental practice in America. To achieve a patient-centered practice, efficient use of both time and materials is essential. Patients do not want to be in a dental chair one second longer than absolutely necessary. This webinar is designed for the busy dentist who wants to stay current with the available materials and concepts of efficient, patient-centric care.

 

We will review the concept of disruptive innovation and how it directly applies to the practice of dentistry. True practice productivity is based on centering the practice around the care and needs of the patient. What is the most efficient way to provide an exceptional experience for your patients while keeping the profitability of the practice on track?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By attending this webinar you will learn how to:

  • Understand the materials available in today’s dental market for optimal patient care

  • Learn how to maximize your time with each patient

  • Identify and meet the expectations of today’s dental patients

COURSE SPEAKER

Scott Coleman, DDS
Scott Coleman, DDS

The most used materials in today’s general practice are burs, bonding agents, and composites for direct restorations. The evolution of this group of materials, in particular, is amazing. Today’s light cure resins are light years ahead of the materials that we thought were great 20 years ago. The evolution of materials includes base or lining materials when the proximity to the pulp requires some form of pulpal protection. Calcium has been proven to be a critical adjunct to the armamentarium of all general dentists performing routine decay excavation and tooth restoration. This course is designed for the busy dentist who wants to stay current with the available materials and concepts of efficient placement of tooth-colored restorations. We will discuss what matters most in pulpal protection material selection, depending upon location and occlusal load put on the restoration. Reduction and elimination of post-operative sensitivity will be addressed.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.

EDUCATIONAL METHOD

Self Instructional Online CE Course

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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.

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Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.

DISCLOSURE

Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Kerr Dental. Scott Coleman, DDS is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Kerr Dental. Scott Coleman, DDS may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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