Clear Aligner Therapy: A Standard of Care in General Dentistry
Presenter: Nicole Smith, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University - Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Nov 13th, 2018 - Nov 30th, 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Define the orthodontic basics for the general practice dentist
  • Determine the perio-ortho connection
  • Describe long-term oral health solutions utilizing clear aligner therapy

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Pediatric Sedation, Safety, and Compliance
Presenter: John R. Ayre, DDS | Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University - Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Oct 23rd, 2018 - Oct 31st, 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss the unique physical nature and needs of pediatric patients
  • Review the AAPD’s guidelines and their state’s sedation requirements
  • Determine the proper training and role of auxiliary team members for monitoring during sedation

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The Five CDT Codes You’re Not Using
Presenter: Adam Burr, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jul 31st, 2018 - Jul 31st, 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Identify several CDT codes that are likely underused in your practice and learn when to properly apply them to your patient care
  • Determine how to apply these codes in traditionally challenging patient cases
  • Demonstrate how these codes can increase your ability to start same-day dentistry and in turn increase future case acceptance

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Getting Started with Lasers in Hygiene
Presenter: Jennifer Tumlinson, RDH | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jul 3rd, 2018 - Jul 31st, 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss the basic science and technology of lasers
  • Discuss the clinical literature that supports the bactericidal effects and healing properties of soft tissue diode lasers
  • Discuss the use of lasers as an adjunct to scaling and root planing

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Oral Pathology: Techniques for Detection and Differential Diagnosis
Presenter: Cynthia Blendermann Perone, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Dec 22nd, 2017 - Dec 31st, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Describe how to identify and differentiate between common abnormalities of the mouth and surrounding areas.
  • Define screening methods and tools that can aid in detection.
  • Discuss how to confidently make a differential diagnosis.

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Implants by the Numbers
Presenter: G. Scott Sauer, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Sep 8th, 2017 - Sep 30th, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • List the important measurements necessary for a functional and esthetic implant restoration.
  • Discuss the effect each of these measurements has on the resulting restoration.
  • Accurately communicate necessary implant platform position with the surgeon.

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Find Me if You Can: The CAD/CAM Chameleon Effect
Presenter: Dhaval Patel, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Jul 17th, 2017 - Jul 31st, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Discuss the techniques for making a single unit CAD/CAM restoration blend in with other teeth.
  • Discuss the preparation techniques, material choices and staining methods for making restorations disappear.
  • Discuss a wide variety of tips and tricks to choose from based on the needs of each case.

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Fundamentals of Occlusion: Diagnosing and Treating Occlusal Pathology
Presenter: Scott Cairns, DDS | Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
Commercial Supporter: PDS University™ – Institute of Dentistry
CDE CREDITS: 1 Self Study | COST: $0.00 | Apr 12th, 2017 - Apr 30th, 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Categorize and classify a patient based on the examination results of the occlusion and temporomandibular joint
  • Discuss how to treat patient muscle pain with the use of a single appliance (full coverage flat plane)
  • Describe the rules for posterior determinants of occlusion to a single tooth or incomplete quadrant dentistry

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