Episode 16 Video: Accelerated Dentistry Update (Recorded February 27, 2026)
Product Details
Series 3, Episode 16 of the Accelerated CR Dentistry Update (recorded February 27, 2026)
Testimonial
"I enjoy these courses because they move along nicely and quickly!" —Accelerated Dentistry Update Attendee
Presenters
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
David Wright, DDS MBA MAGD
Mark Durham, DMD
Karl R. Koerner, DDS, MS
Lois Banta, CEO of Healthcare Enterprises
Moderator: Derek K. Hein, CEO of CR
Plus special guests for Q&A.
All speakers volunteer their time to present at these courses. 100% of your tuition goes to CR’s independent product research to help you, your practice, and your patients.
Course Topics
Episode 16
Dr. Gordon J. Christensen
- Why CR?
- Dentistry: Faster, Easier, Better, and Less Expensive
Dr. Karl Koerner: Reaching Your "Confidence Tipping-Point" to Do the Majority of Extractions
- What is a Tipping Pint?
- Sectioning a Lower Molar
- Where it All Begins
- Any Extraction Can Unpredictably Become Surgical
- Estimate of Dental Need in the US
- Removing Difficult Canines
- Root Tip Removal
- Making Maxillary First Molars Easier to Extract
- Q&A
Dr. David Wright: Dental Caries: New Tech, New Products, Better Results!
- Digital Impressions: Scanners and AI
- Digital Radiography and AI
- Clear Aligners and ProMonitoring
- Digital Patient Forms
- 3D Facial Scanning
- In-Office Manufacturing: 3D Printers, Subtractive Manufacturing (Milling)
- What to Adopt
Dr. David Wright: Developing Prevention Strategies that Work!
- State of Practice Treatment
- Cariostatic Dental Materials
- Better Ways to SEE Caries: New Imaging & AI Influence
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- SDF
- Restorative Materials: Challenges and Solutions
- Sandwich Technique
- Bioactivity
- Hydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride
- Cements
- Other Caries Considerations: Dry Mouth, Geriatric, Pediatric, Fluoride Denying Patients
- Bottom line
- Q&A
Lois Banta: Effective Tools to Stay Out of Trouble
- Establishing Written Protocols & Systems
- SOAP Note
- TLC Call
- Electronic Claims
- Accounts Receivables Protocols
- Coding and Insurance
- Dentistry is a Team Effort
- Moral of the Story
- Q&A
Dr. Mark Durham: Lower Complete Dentures that Stay In
- Why This Matters
- A Straight Path to More Predictable Lower Dentures
- Difference between Classic Technique and Jiro Abe's Technique
- Impression Differences
- Summary
- Q&A
Objectives: At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to identify the best new materials and techniques for 2026; determine which products and techniques presented in the course meet individual practice needs; and integrate the new concepts into practice.
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