Introduction

The restoration of posterior teeth accounts for the majority of services provided in every restorative dentists daily practice. Traditionally it was easy. Either an amalgam or a crown would be used, depending on the severity of the problem. Today, there are so many materials and techniques to choose from, it is confusing at best.

With the development of adhesive techniques, the necessity to do crowns has been substantially reduced. Currently, there are many highly esthetic ceramic and composite materials used for conservative tooth restoration. Parallel to these developments, increased patient demands for esthetic restorations have set the stage for the need to transition into this successful and lucrative adjunct to a traditional restorative dentistry.

Learn the clinical techniques and materials necessary to successfully master these contemporary procedures and how to introduce them into your practice. Start practicing smarter, easier, and improve the bottom line. In the process your patients will receive more conservative, less invasive restorations.

"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."

Topics

1. Material alternatives; ceramic vs. composite vs. polymer glass vs. fiber reinforced vs. metal substructures
2. Preparation for single units and fixed partial dentures
3. Provisionals
4. Adhesion, bases, liners, cements, wet vs. dry
5. Post-operative sensitivity? How to control it
6. Cementation, finishing and polishing; what to use and when
7. Esthetic results made easy "THE DISAPPEARING INLAY"
8. Incorporating these new restorations into your practice
9. Increasing profit & practice enjoyment
10. Insurance issues
11. Hands-on: fabricate and seat restoration

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

$990.00

Refund and Cancellation Policy

If a written cancellation is received 30 days or more prior to the first day of a program, a refund or credit will be issued, less a 25% processing fee. No refunds or credits will be issued if cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the first day of a program, or is not submitted in writing.

Dates

Part I December 6, 2008

Part II February 6, 2009

16 CE and AGD Credits