Dental Video Resources Guide

"There is a body of compelling evidence showing that periodontal inflammation/infection is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the case of diabetes, the evidence supports a bidirectional connection with feedback results. The successful treatment of periodontitis may therefore contribute to improved health not only in the oral cavity but also through the body."--P. 19 of guide.

This video discusses statistics on non-compliance behaviours, describes barriers to patient self-care, discusses the hygienists' role, helps one understand health professionals' communication strategies, understand patients' experiences of the learning process, evaluates patient education models based on suitability of patient's learning needs, and provides differentiated instruction for patients' individualized learning needs.

This instructional video, produced by the University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, is about guidelines for good oral care in aging patients.

Studies in oral medicines as they relate to overall general health.

Oral health and hygiene are a vital part of care for each elderly client. This program will provide you with the necessary procedures for completing an oral exam and will discuss specific conditions and diseases of the mouth. Learn how to recognize and manage these oral issues.

Achieving Ultimate Aesthetics with Implants in the Aesthetic Zone. This advanced surgical and prosthetic course will outline the author's contemporary concepts in management of single tooth implants in the aesthetic zone with a view to achieving optimum long term aesthetics and stability. The topic is divided into 3 consecutive lectures designed to be taken as a series. The emphasis will be on the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management and an understanding and application of the biological factors that influence our treatment outcomes. The cases will range form simple to complex single tooth cases in both healed ridge and extraction situations following onto the management of multiple adjacent implants, large cases and full arch/full mouth restoration. Part 1: This lecture will present the different techniques to enhance the aesthetic emergence profile of the implant site and the health of the peri-implant tissues. Oral plastic surgical procedures like connective tissue augmentation, mucogingival treatment and special soft tissue flap designs for predictable bone graft coverage will be presented. New techniques for uncovering of implants with hydrokinetic laser therapy without local anesthesia will also be shown.

The dramatic improvement in the overall population's oral health as well as the growing concern of patients for tissue preservation and dental aesthetics has rejuvenated 'free-hand bonding' and made it a primary treatment option for the anterior teeth. Today, composite resin restorations offer conservative, biological and esthetic solutions to many problems, which formerly could only be approached by expensive and more invasive ceramic restorations. However, composite systems are based on different layering concepts and as a consequence, the restoration esthetic potential is strictly linked to a perfect understanding of the shading concept and optical properties of the composite masses in relation with those of natural tissues.

This lecture will present the different techniques to enhance the aesthetic emergence profile of the implant site and the health of the peri-implant tissues. Oral plastic surgical procedures like connective tissue augmentation, mucogingival treatment and special soft tissue flap designs for predictable bone graft coverage will be presented. New techniques for uncovering of implants with hydrokinetic laser therapy without local anesthesia will also be shown.

In this program, you will learn how to work with your patients to encourage proper dental health. We will discuss the harmful effects of plaque and provide you with practical solutions to help your patients take part in their own mouth care. Learn how to assist them with good oral health habits that will keep your patients smiling for years to come.

Presents brief summaries of presentations given at a conference held in Provo, Utah, February 1996, featuring new dental equipment, devices, techniques and products. CRA annual update.