Introduction

This one-day lecture and hands-on course is designed to provide its participants with focused information on the materials and techniques used to optimize esthetic results when doing anterior crowns and fixed partial dentures. In this highly visible area of the mouth, it is often a frustrating task to meet the high esthetic expectations of our patients. This program will demystify the materials available and provide participants with the information necessary to select the appropriate material for each situation. In addition, clinical techniques will be covered and a hands-on experience provided in the fundamental areas necessary for success.

Topics

1. Evaluation of ceramic alternatives
2. Selection criteria for esthetic materials
3. Clinical techniques from A to Z
4. Pre-restorative esthetic analysis
5. Pre-restorative esthetic treatment
6. Conservative alternatives
7. Non-metallic bridge alternatives
8. Esthetic analysis, control, and achievement
9. Tooth preparation
10. Tissue management
11. Esthetic implant procedures
12. Anterior esthetic provisionals
13. Hands-on: Prepare simple to complex anterior fixed partial dentures, fabricate esthetic provisional

Faculty

Bruce J. Crispin, DDS MS, received a DDS in 1972 and an MS in 1975 (Fixed Prosthodontics) from the University of Michigan. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Professor emeritus from UCLA and an alumni member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He founded the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry as well as "Esthetic Professionals", an educational, patient care, and laboratory facility in Tarzana, CA.

Dr. Crispin has published over 45 research and professional publications including the textbook "Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry: Practice Fundamentals". He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally for the past 30 years.

The focus and scope of Dr. Crispin’s practice is on Esthetic Restorative Dentistry and Conservative Treatments to Reconstructions and Implants. His esthetic hands-on programs are in great demand and have widely imbued great value to the dental practitioner.

Tuition

$495.00 for Dentist. Additional dentist 25% discount

$350.00 for Non-dentist staff. 25% discount attending with dentist

To register

Click here to download the registration form. This form is available in PDF format and is best viewed with the latest, free Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

Registration form submitted to Esthetic Professionals must be clear, legible, and on good quality 8.5-inch by 11-inch white paper.

If you have difficulty downloading or printing the registration form, you may also request it by mail or by phone (877) EP4-DDS1 (374-3371).

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing, signed, and are dated when received at EP. If cancellations are made 30-60 days before the start of the program, 25% of the total tuition must still be paid.100% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year with no penalties. If cancellations are made 0-30 days before the start of the program, 50% of the total tuition must still be paid.75% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. If cancellations are made after the start of the program, 100% of the total tuition must still be paid.50% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. Esthetic Professionals reserves the right to cancel any program seven days prior to the starting date. 100% refunds will be given or transferred to another program.

Date

March 5, 2010 - 8 CE and AGD Credits

"An individual course which displays the AACD Recommended Private Education Course logo has a curriculum recommended by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. It may prove helpful in gaining knowledge necessary for the Academy's Accreditation credential. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee Accreditation. Additional information about the Accreditation credentialing process is available by contacting the AACD at 800-543-9220 or www.aacd.com."