Ceramic Veneers Series

Lecture | Hands-on | Clinic*

March 7, April 3-4 2009

24 CE & AGD Credits

AACD Recommended Private Education Course

Introduction

"Ceramic Veneers Series" is a didactic and hands-on program designed for both dentists that have done less than 100 veneers and those comfortable with their basic skills but would like to advance to the next level. The purpose of this three-day series will be to teach all participants, the skills necessary, to successfully place ceramic veneers and introduce them to more advanced procedures. Ceramic veneers can be used as a conservative alternative to traditional crowns for restoring teeth and correcting esthetic problems. They also provide a highly esthetic alternative to bleaching and bonding. Ceramic veneers are a fundamental component of any "esthetic dentist’s" armamentarium and can significantly contribute to an improved bottom line.

The beauty of ceramic veneers is that they can be successfully placed by any dentist that is willing to learn the basic techniques. If you are currently not providing ceramic veneers in your practice on a regular basis or do not feel confident placing veneers after doing a few cases, this course will provide you with the skills necessary to gain that confidence.

*People who attend this course have the choice of optional live patient clinic (additional clinic fees apply).

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Topics

  1. Introduction to ceramic veneers
  2. Opacity control, the KEY to esthetic success
  3. Diagnosis, when to consider ceramic veneers
  4. Color and opacity control
  5. Laboratory communication
  6. Patient communications and treatment planning
  7. Laboratory fabrication
  8. Fundamentals of tooth preparation
  9. Veneer try-in, chair-side color and opacity modification
  10. Provisionals made easy and healthy
  11. Cementation, finishing and polishing
  12. Impressions, 100% of the time
  13. Dealing with problems: sensitivity, patients acceptance
  14. Introduction to advanced techniques
  15. Advanced preparation techniques
  16. "Full Veneers"
  17. Non-orthodontic repositioning
  18. Color control, Ceramic-staining
  19. Avoiding failures and problems
  20. Evaluation of ceramic alternatives
  21. Selection criteria for esthetic materials
  22. Clinical techniques from A to Z
  23. Pre-restorative esthetic analysis and treatment
  24. Conservative alternatives
  25. Esthetic analysis, control, and achievement
  26. Tooth preparation, Tissue management
  27. Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
  28. Psychology of Success
  29. Hands-on: extensive experience on most topics
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Faculty

Dr. Bruce J. CrispinBruce 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

$1995.00


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.

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Dates

Part I March 7, 2009

Part II April 3, 2009

Part III April 4, 2009

24 CE and AGD Credits

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"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."